Time, like flowing water, quietly slipped away, and in a blink of an eye, the day of departure arrived.
The morning sun streamed into the room through the curtains, adding a touch of warmth to the farewell.
"Yang, you and Gu Yue must be careful when you are out."
His mother, Lin Mengxi, gently admonished him, her fingers unconsciously tidying Fang Yang's collar, her eyes filled with reluctance and concern.
Fang Yang gently held his mother's hand, feeling the warmth from her palm: "Mom, don't worry. I'm not a child anymore; I'll take good care of myself and Gu Yue."
As he spoke, he turned to look at Gu Yue, who stood quietly beside him.
Today, she wore a light white dress, her long, dark hair falling to her waist.
"Mm."
Lin Mengxi forced a smile, then turned to Gu Yue: "Gu Yue, if Yang bullies you, remember to tell Auntie."
Gu Yue pursed her lips and chuckled: "Auntie, don't worry, Fang Yang... wouldn't dare."
...
Aolai City, Soul Guidance Train Station!
The platform was packed with people, the rolling sound of various suitcases intertwining with the broadcast.
"Woo—"
With a long whistle, the silver-white Soul Guidance Train slowly entered the station. Its streamlined body shimmered with the blue light patterns characteristic of spirit tools.
After the Soul Guidance Train came to a steady stop, the doors slowly opened.
"Passengers heading to Heaven Dou City, please prepare to board..."
The Aolai City platform broadcast sounded, its voice amplified through a spirit tool, spreading across the entire platform.
Hearing this, Fang Yang said to Gu Yue beside him, "Gu Yue, we should board."
"Okay."
Gu Yue nodded slightly, her dark hair gently swaying in the morning breeze.
Fang Yang and Gu Yue's destination was Heaven Dou City.
Heaven Dou City, once the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire in history, is still one of the most prosperous cities on the Douluo Continent today.
From Aolai City on the coast of the East Sea to Heaven Dou City inland.
Even with the speed of the Soul Guidance Train, it would take a full day and night of travel, stopping at over a dozen cities along the way.
Considering the comfort of long-distance travel, Fang Yang specifically booked a luxury compartment.
This type of compartment was located in the most stable part of the middle of the train, not only offering excellent sound insulation but also equipped with an independent resting area and dining space.
After boarding the Soul Guidance Train, Fang Yang led Gu Yue to the luxury compartment area and found their luxury compartment.
"This is our luxury compartment."
Fang Yang stepped forward, opened the door to the luxury compartment, his tone carrying a hint of anticipation.
Gu Yue followed him in, her gaze sweeping over the interior of the compartment, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes: "It's more spacious than I imagined."
The interior of the luxury compartment was even more spacious than expected, roughly the size of a regular hotel room.
Two single beds, covered with pristine white sheets, were placed against the walls, with a fixed small round table in the middle. Fresh fruit and several bottles of drinks were neatly arranged on it.
By the window, there was also a small lounge area with two single sofas facing each other.
Fang Yang tested the softness of the bed, nodding with satisfaction: "As expected of a luxury compartment."
"It is indeed very comfortable." Gu Yue looked around and nodded in agreement.
With another long whistle, the Soul Guidance Train vibrated slightly and slowly began to move.
Through the specially made spirit tool glass, the scenery on the platform could be seen slowly receding.
As the Soul Guidance Train's speed gradually increased, the scenery outside the window began to flash by rapidly, everything appearing exceptionally clear and steady.
Thus, in the comfortable and stable journey, Fang Yang and Gu Yue both relaxed and gradually drifted into dreamland.
...
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion suddenly rang out, and the Soul Guidance Train violently shook.
Fang Yang felt a dizzying sensation in his sleep, his body instinctively grasping the edge of the bed.
The emergency lights installed on the wall instantly lit up, illuminating the compartment in a dark red glow.
"Everyone, stop, don't move!"
Suddenly, a ferocious roar broke the silence.
It was followed by chaotic footsteps and the screams of passengers.
Fang Yang and Gu Yue both woke up from their sleep at the same time, exchanging glances, both seeing alertness in each other's eyes.
Fang Yang immediately released his mental force, his perception spreading outwards like a tide.
The next moment, his expression became strange, his gaze then falling in a direction not far away.
In his mental perception, a group of black-robed figures were wreaking havoc in the ordinary compartments.
The fixed-mounted spirit tool cannon on the shoulder of the leader was still emitting green smoke.
On the mask he wore, a cartoon pattern of Wang Zai was prominently displayed.
"Hello everyone, I am Wang Zai Evil Soul, how are you all?" The leading Evil Spirit Master announced loudly, his voice filled with madness and mockery.
The ordinary compartment area fell into a deathly silence. Passengers huddled in their seats in terror, not daring to breathe.
Hearing this, Fang Yang's mouth twitched involuntarily.
"No way... Tang Wulin isn't on the Soul Guidance Train..."
He mumbled in his heart, then realized something, and his expression immediately became colorful, "Oh no, have I become a 'train killer'?
"Fang Yang, what's happening outside?" Gu Yue's voice pulled him back to reality.
Fang Yang slowly said: "We've encountered Evil Spirit Masters, but..."
Hearing this, Gu Yue immediately released her mental force to investigate the situation.
A moment later, she showed a shocked expression: "This Evil Spirit Master... is too outrageous."
The ordinary compartment area had already descended into chaos.
"Don't... don't kill me..."
A young girl was held hostage by Wang Zai Evil Soul's subordinates.
Her face was as pale as paper, fine cold sweat beaded on her forehead, and her body trembled uncontrollably.
"Evil Spirit Masters! What do you want to do?"
Several train security personnel arrived, holding spirit tool guns, watching the other party warily, but not daring to act rashly.
"Put down your weapons, everyone, hands on your head and squat down!"
Wang Zai Evil Soul sneered, and six spirit rings, two yellow, two purple, and two black, emerged from beneath his feet—this was a six-ring Spirit Emperor!
"Of course, if you don't care about this girl's life, my subordinates won't be polite."
Attached to his waist was a more lethal spirit tool gun, which could be drawn and used at any moment.
The subordinate Evil Spirit Master, hearing this, gently shook the spirit tool dagger in his hand, as if what he held was not a human life, but an insignificant toy.
"You...!"
The security personnel looked furious, but were hesitant to act for fear of harming the girl.
The safety of the passengers was certainly important, but if they yielded now, the consequences would also be unimaginable.
Everyone knew that Evil Spirit Masters were all lunatics who would do anything.
Fang Yang's eyes instantly turned cold, and a chilling killing intent emanated from him: "Evil Spirit Masters... you're very good."
He took a Soul Guidance Train, and now, because of the Evil Spirit Masters, he had become a train killer.
"You... still not going to give me an answer?!"
Wang Zai Evil Soul saw that the security personnel were still not acting, and his voice suddenly rose.
The Evil Spirit Masters behind him uniformly raised their spirit tool guns, their dark muzzles pointed at the innocent passengers.
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