[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train":3,"chapter-apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-203":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Apocalypse: I Built an Infinite Train",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2261967,4414,"Chapter 203: DRIVE OUT (REQUESTING MONTHLY TICKETS!)","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-203",203,"\u003Cp>In the afternoon, Rain Town was once again struck by a heavy rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky turned dark and heavy, the air thick with oppression; outside the cinema on the central street, numerous vehicles were parked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of these vehicles belonged to the Diamond Team, still stained with dried blood; others were cars repaired by Ding Qing from around town, lacking any defensive capability and with insufficient fuel to travel two hundred kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the underground parking lot, over a hundred people, under the threat of guns, emerged with their luggage, trembling with unease and confusion; children’s cries and women’s sobs echoed intermittently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they learned the town was about to be destroyed, everyone’s first reaction was confusion and terror, with no clue about the unknown tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the rain, some families began loading their belongings onto cars, while a few individuals started organizing survivors to distribute the vehicles; all moved in silence, while the Infinite Team’s members stood along the street, holding firearms and watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless eyes kept turning toward Lin Xian; some had begun to realize this man was the one who would confront the monster at the chemical plant head-on—and the one who was forcing them to leave this safe yet twisted refuge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gazes fixed on Lin Xian carried complex meaning; Lin Xian said nothing, quietly watching as these people nervously loaded their vehicles, one after another, pulling away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew most of them might not survive until tomorrow, but if the [Mark] was confirmed and Lin Xian and his team succeeded in eliminating the monster, these people might live a few more days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once everyone had left, Lin Xian wasted no more time, ordering his team to board the vehicles and return to the train; he and Kiki remained in town to handle the detonation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering all aspects of the [Mark], Lin Xian had asked Lu Chang to bring the Hell Black Chrysanthemum inside the large box—he wanted to see if, after eliminating the monster, the Hell Black Chrysanthemum could absorb the black smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Infinite Team’s side, everyone except Lin Xian and Kiki had already returned to the vehicles; due to the horrific battlefield, Shu Qin had assigned only those with strong psychological resilience to clean up, while the rest followed Chen Sixuan to organize and catalog the storage boxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire Rain Town platform was steeped in the scent of death and chill; because of the rain, the flowing water was nearly all red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Twelve grade-one blood essences, three grade-two blood essences, plus four rocket launchers and two 12.7mm vehicle-mounted machine guns—this Diamond Team’s strength is truly formidable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, Shu Qin stared at the inventory, silently astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If not for our heavy weapons, they wouldn’t have been wiped out so quickly,” Chen Sixuan added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Useless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingchen’s expression was grim: “These people have lost their spirit. They’re nothing but stray dogs—once turned into demons’ hounds, they’d never dare fight back, only capable of petty theft and sneak attacks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sixuan fell silent at this; avoiding danger and seeking benefit was human nature. Even those on the Infinite Team, including herself, had been driven to the edge; countless nights of escape had made ordinary people cling to any shelter that offered safety from the dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sixuan looked out the window and warned: “Everyone, prepare—we’re going to meet Lin Xian and his team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned to Da Lou: “Da Lou, take several others and urgently repair the track ahead. I’ve checked—the damage isn’t severe, so we don’t need to wait for Lin Xian’s return; we may have to evacuate at any moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Lou solemnly accepted the order. Carriage 11 was equipped with track steel and various lifting and welding tools—preparations Lin Xian had always made; unless there was massive terrain destruction, others could handle emergency repairs even without Lin Xian or Kiki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sixuan was meticulous and thorough. When Lin Xian was absent, and especially after entering battle, her gentle, reserved demeanor gradually shifted into a composed, cold authority; everyone began to respect her more. Under Chen Sixuan’s command, the Infinite Team’s carriages began orderly preparations for evacuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rain Town, Clock Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian held a remote control made from a makeshift communicator, watching the silent, empty streets; through shattered windows, faint, eerie silhouettes could be glimpsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes hidden within the buildings seemed to sense an invisible threat, quietly fixing on Lin Xian’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki hovered behind him, arms crossed: “I told you, why did you bother going back in earlier? Turns out you wanted that mechanical arm—you’re planning to mount it on the train?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian replied: “My mechanical ability still has vast potential. As you said, if this succeeds, maybe we’ll actually head to Star City, face off against the Federation Government.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki raised an eyebrow: “According to the radio, the old Federation Government renamed Star City Dawn City and merged its garrison troops with various security groups into a ‘Federation Army’—their strength isn’t to be underestimated. We’ll have to sneak in quietly; the Infinite Team’s Twin Star 11R nuclear-powered electric locomotive will be detected the moment it enters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unless something unexpected happens, their strength and reputation will keep growing,” Lin Xian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean more survivors will join them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian nodded, took a deep breath: “If the [Dark Mark] theory holds, even more survivors will head to Dawn City. Then debates over fleeing versus holding ground may spark fresh arguments among the survivors…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This situation is extremely unfavorable for the Phoenix Society.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki frowned, fell silent, then said uneasily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right—if people fear being marked in the dark, might the underground city project in Dawn City turn public opinion against it? That would shake the Phoenix Society’s internal cohesion, especially since they’re constantly relocating globally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, but not immediately. Humans still lack the ability to survive stably during the Eternal Night. Like the mystery of the unknown creature in Underground City 9 remains unsolved—whether to flee or hold, both sides have arguments. Most still lean toward escaping the dark, but now we must focus on resolving the [Dark Mark].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then should we still share the [Dark Mark] findings with the Phoenix Society?” Kiki’s eyes held traces of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s expression was resolute, without hesitation: “Factional disputes among humans are our own business. But against the Dark Invasion, our enemies are the same. If today we can use the Hell Black Chrysanthemum to confirm this theory, we might save countless fleeing survivors and change their escape patterns. Compared to the lives of millions, factional strife is trivial.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki nodded in admiration: “Not bad. You’ve got real vision. But those who worship the Descent Sect might not see it that way—they treat monsters as gods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s gaze turned toward the chemical plant: “Then today, let’s draw blood from the god in their hearts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xian, the Infinite Team is fully deployed and ready to evacuate at any moment. Be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the communicator, Chen Sixuan’s voice came through. Lin Xian checked the time: 14:40.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, prepare for shockwave impact—detonate now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1189,"2026-06-19T18:20:06.633Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0cb82aa3443b8314f366556190d27f110eab24f14f7b295861f81b04ce6da1fb","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-204","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-202",541,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-cover.jpg"]