Lin Nuoyi's words that day actually came true; even a weed by the roadside bore bright red fruits, fragrant and no longer ordinary.
Chu Feng couldn't calm down, his thoughts surging!
The world was different now, incomprehensible!
Chu Feng felt a sense of unease with these changes, everything exceeding comprehension, various anomalies happening.
"Can this be eaten?"
One must say, Zhou Quan had a big heart. Smelling the intense fruit fragrance, he wished to take a bite, still having such a mood at this moment.
"You try it."
"No way, I dare not. Who knows if it's poisonous? A weed bearing such red fruits, it's like seeing a ghost!" said Zhou Fatso, shaking his head.
But he swallowed his saliva because the fruit growing on this lush green weed was too tempting, its fragrance more potent than any usual fruit.
Even Chu Feng was deeply surprised. This fruit shone brightly, looking like red carnelian, seemingly very delicious, how could it grow on an ordinary weed?
Others on the train were also amazed but not too shocked, as many things had happened recently, especially the ancient ginkgo tree in the distance which seemed eerie.
While wild grasses bearing fruit was strange, people weren't very scared.
But that giant tree was different. People seriously doubted whether it would become a monster or cause disasters.
"Let's leave here quickly, I feel uneasy," said a pale-faced middle-aged man who hadn't gotten off the train.
However, after stopping, the train didn't move again.
Half an hour passed, Chu Feng got off the train, observing from the platform.
That ancient tree was so grand, taller than most mountains, its branches covering the town. Such a huge tree couldn't avoid causing a stir.
"Look, what we brought back."
Several people walked over, holding leaves taller than themselves, resembling banana fans - those were ginkgo leaves, incredibly large.
A young man carried a fruit the size of a water basin, struggling under its weight, yellowish all over.
"Did you pick them?" someone asked in surprise.
"How could it be possible, we picked them up from there."
They pointed towards the distance.
The ginkgo tree was so massive some branches stretched over, reaching this side, with fallen leaves and fruits on the ground.
"Many locals are preparing to leave, feeling anxious and uneasy," someone mentioned, understanding the situation.
"The train has been stopped for so long, I wonder what happened ahead, this isn't the first time."
Some people couldn't wait any longer, becoming agitated.
Until now, the crew hadn't informed them of the exact situation.
Zhou Quan touched Chu Feng's arm, whispering, "Brother, I feel something's wrong. In all these years, nothing happened on this railway, today is too strange."
"Hope we can leave early." Chu Feng nodded.
After more than an hour, when many people were restless and couldn't wait anymore, the train started moving again, finally leaving the area.
"Thank goodness, finally leaving," sighed an old man, in fact, many felt relieved.
In the distance, dark clouds rolled, thunder crackled, lightning struck, weather changing rapidly.
Soon, heavy rain was about to fall.
Suddenly, the area darkened.
Fortunately, they were all on the train.
"My God, why is it glowing there?" someone exclaimed, through the window, they saw the giant tree emitting a faint green glow, vague yet terrifying.
The tree swayed, appearing somewhat eerie amidst lightning and thunder.
Was it covered by lightning, or did it emit light itself?
Such a tall tree would likely be destroyed by lightning!
"Bam!"
Suddenly, people heard a loud noise, the giant tree glowing, many branches breaking, large leaves falling.
Dark clouds covered the sky, only that spot remained bright, visible to everyone.
Ginkgo fruits burst open, then a bizarre scene unfolded, floating like dandelion seeds.
Fruits fell, emitting a soft glow, carrying silvery fluff, drifting away like small umbrellas.
"Is this a ginkgo tree or a dandelion?!" Zhou Fatso swallowed hard, finding it extremely strange.
Inside the carriage, people stared dumbfounded, the scene surreal, making hearts race, unbelievable!
When the seeds scattered, the ancient tree became silent amid lightning, branches stable, standing firm.
Until heavy rain poured, obscuring the windows, nothing visible anymore, people still in shock.
The train departed, nothing seen anymore.
"Brother, is the world crazy, or are we crazy? What have I seen, conflicting with previous knowledge," Zhou Quan said to Chu Feng.
Not just him, everyone on the train fell silent, unable to recover.
They had left that place, unaware of what might happen behind, sensing the earth and sky in turmoil, everything different.
Many lowered their heads, checking their communicators for news, seeking clues.
But there was no news about the ancient ginkgo tree.
Other abnormalities around the world were reported, some places found extinct rare animals, others saw dried-up wells flowing with fresh water.
Various omens were unusual, hinting at revelations.
"Does purple mist flow on Wangwushan? True or false?" someone wondered.
This report was shocking, but according to comments on communicators, most people didn't believe it.
Experiencing abnormal events, many on the train were skeptical.
Later reports said the surface of Dongting Lake shimmered, misty, foggy, like a fairyland.
This sparked guesses and discussions.
As time passed, passing through stormy areas, entering another region, daylight bright, contrasting sharply with the dark area before.
An hour later, new information about floating trees in space emerged, clear photos taken by satellites, reported both domestically and internationally.
These trees grew fast, confirmed by botanists as Earth species, traceable on the ground.
How could they grow suspended in high altitudes? No explanation yet.
Undoubtedly, this journey was extremely bumpy, stopping again in the evening.
Moreover, stranded between nowhere, not a normal station.
People complained, questioning the crew about what happened.
"We received notice, unknown reasons caused issues on this line, some tracks uneven, we might stop completely."
People buzzed, then panicked.
Crew members explained urgent inspections were underway, ensuring safety and stability before proceeding.
At night, Chu Feng talked with his parents, hearing about various anomalies across regions, worried about them.
His parents were equally concerned about him facing problems alone.
Indeed, the train stopped, fearing major accidents, wouldn't start until safety ensured.
In the carriage, many communicated anxiously, signs indicating unrest everywhere, longing for familiar homes.
Staff prepared water and food for everyone.
Without delays and stops, based on current speed, they'd reach the final destination by nightfall.
At night, people felt uneasy, whispering among themselves.
Late into the night, the train gradually quieted.
Outside pitch black, starless, cold and eerie.
Bang!
In the dead of night, a sudden jolt woke everyone up, eyes wide open, confusedly looking around.
What happened, causing the heavy train to shake! Something hitting it?
Many faces turned pale, nervously glancing outside.
But outside was pitch black, mountainous terrain, impossible to see anything in this starless night, blackness chilling.
Mountains loomed, forests dense, occasional sounds of beasts and owls adding to the eeriness.
Bang!
Another jolt shook the carriage, causing screams.
"What's out there, what force could move the train?!"
Amidst the clamor,
"Don't shout!" Chu Feng yelled.
Panic leads to bigger problems.
"I know this place, an ancient battlefield where many died!" a trembling middle-aged woman said.
"Shut up, don't talk nonsense!" Zhou Fatso shouted, though his face wasn't good either, pale.
He often traveled this route, knowing the place well.
"There are no ghosts in this world, even if there were, they're just electromagnetic fields, soon dissipating, how could they move the train," someone else stood up, calming everyone.
Then, everyone discovered their communicators lost contact with the outside world!
Cold chills ran down spines, hair standing on end.
This night destined sleepless, no one in the mood to sleep.
Many felt terrified, staring nervously out the dark windows, hoping dawn would come, sensing something huge lurking, oppressive.
Before dawn, the sky slightly dark, thick fog covering the mountains.
"What's going on outside?" Zhou Quan asked.
"Let's go check," Chu Feng suggested.
"No, let's not!" Zhou Quan shook his head vigorously.
"I think it should be fine, if something was wrong, it would've happened already," Chu Feng said.
Ultimately, Chu Feng, Zhou Quan, and several young men decided to get off the train to investigate.
White fog swirling, visibility poor beyond a few meters, eerie and frightening.
Silence surrounded, no sound.
"Oh my God, what's that?!" a young man screamed in terror, eyes wide open, staring into the air.
This scream made hairs stand on end, extreme fear gripping everyone, scalp tingling."