[{"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-36":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},2261800,4414,"Chapter 36: Alliance","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>In the center of the square, key figures from several convoys had gathered; as night fell, armed survivors patrolled the perimeter on their own initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people who had just gotten out of the military jeeps were local survivors from Beiwan Town; their leader, a middle-aged man named Tang Hai, had been the former station chief of Beiwan Station. According to him, after the apocalypse, he led the stranded passengers and some townspeople to take shelter in a nearby military outpost’s air-raid bunker, where they had held out for quite some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the thick fog in Beiwan Town did not appear at the start of the apocalypse—it emerged only after the first polar night. Originally, a group among them had planned to flee eastward, but those who ventured out either died or were injured; gradually, everyone realized they were trapped in this hellish place, where the sun rose as usual yet the world remained as dark as a polar night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re saying this fog has been here for over ten days?” asked the fat man, leader of a small convoy whose group of thirty-odd people had already halved in just two days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why did you risk coming all the way from your bunker to find us?” Qian Yu stared at Tang Hai with a sharp gaze and asked bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What other purpose could we have? Obviously, to save you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Tang Hai could speak, a young man beside him, who looked like a thug, shouted loudly: “There’s a back road south of the city—I’ve scouted it. The path is clear; with heavy vehicles and armored cars leading the way, we can definitely break out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, the crowd fell silent. Other convoy leaders stared at him with strange expressions, some even snorting in disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Yu let out a cold snort and glared at him with ill will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think we’re fools? If there’s a way out, why didn’t you leave yourselves and come all this way to save us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words voiced exactly what everyone was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this apocalypse, everyone thought only of self-preservation; convoys distrusted each other. Even a little girl like Lou Shasha wouldn’t believe such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Ming, let me explain.” Tang Hai raised his hand to calm everyone, then said: “To be honest, we all want to escape. Our goal is the same as yours—to unite, pool our numbers, weapons, and vehicles, and increase our chances of survival.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, others understood Tang Hai’s intent. In times of crisis, banding together for mutual survival was perfectly normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though these convoys might scheme and fight over supplies, even the dumbest among them now knew that only by sticking together could they have a better chance of living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, everyone secretly hoped others would die first—more cannon fodder meant higher odds for themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentiment was almost spoken outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Hai scanned the group and said seriously: “We know the routes and have plenty of equipment. If we work together, our chances are greater—and you have psychics here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of psychics, everyone suddenly realized, glancing at each other, then turning their gazes toward the corner of the square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That brother-sister pair and those two others—they’re not ordinary.” someone said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is that woman? Why is she so powerful?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Yu stood up and looked toward Lin Xian. “I almost forgot about this.” He walked straight over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other convoy leaders hurried after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Ming, what kind of psychic ability does that woman have? So powerful?” Tang Hai followed behind with his nephew Feng Yuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, I think it’s some kind of telekinesis. Pretty impressive.” Feng Yuming frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tang Hai’s eyes flickered with delight. “With an ability like that, our chances of escaping are much higher!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuming glanced at him. “Uncle, she’s also a big threat to us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Hai’s expression darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Lin Xian saw Qian Yu and the others approaching from afar and already guessed their purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your last strike must’ve drained a lot of your strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki quickly made a shushing gesture. “Quiet, idiot!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s gaze flickered; seeing Kiki’s weary expression, he knew she was nearly spent. Fortunately, she hadn’t bled from the nose today—that eased his mind slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Yu’s group approached in force. Little Lou Shasha, who had been eating a can of food, jumped down from the passenger seat and blocked their path: “Hey, what do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Ye also stood up quickly and joined her side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Yu scanned the group, his tone less sharp than before: “Don’t be nervous. We’re not here to cause trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!” another convoy leader quickly agreed. “We hope you’ll join us and cooperate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With your strength, we’ll definitely have a chance to break out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the convoy leaders looked at Lin Xian and Kiki with burning eyes. Clearly, their displayed psychic abilities had made them seem like saviors, offering hope of escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cooperate?” Lin Xian stood up and asked calmly. “How?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Hai and Feng Yuming now arrived. Lin Xian’s expression subtly changed upon seeing them. The other survivors in the camp were all dusty and haggard, their nerves frayed and faces pale from prolonged stress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But these two looked flushed and healthy—if not for the recent battle, they might have been spotless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Lin Xian suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Tang Hai, a native of Beiwan Town. I used to be station chief of Beiwan Station. Now, our group of survivors is hiding in a military bunker under that hill…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Hai introduced himself. Lin Xian’s brow furrowed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beiwan Station chief?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xian, Kiki.” Lin Xian replied without revealing his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuming, standing beside Tang Hai, scrutinized them both. When his gaze landed on Kiki, his eyes suddenly brightened with unmistakable excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Hai repeated the plan discussed earlier—it was simple: after gaining Lin Xian and Kiki’s consent, everyone would unite and act together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it’s already night. Isn’t breaking out now even more dangerous?” Lin Xian glanced at Feng Yuming, then at Tang Hai, voicing his concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Yu dismissed it. “I don’t think day or night matters anymore. The dangers in this fog are far worse than darkness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not what I meant…” Lin Xian tried to speak, but Kiki stepped forward and cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re so stupid! If we break out during the day, we get breathing room outside. Do you want to flee through total darkness for twenty hours?” Kiki’s words made Qian Yu frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That did make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then we leave at dawn?” someone suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a suggestion,” Tang Hai spoke up. “On our way here, we cleared many corpses. Why not use this chance to move everyone to the air-raid bunker? First, it’s safer to rest there. Second, it’s closer to the southern back road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone agreed this plan was feasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Tang Hai mention the air-raid bunker, Lin Xian exchanged a glance with Kiki. He realized—it was the same military outpost she’d mentioned earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki gave him a subtle nod. They silently reached an understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think this plan is good,” Lin Xian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Xian agree, everyone perked up. Qian Yu gave Tang Hai a silent, calculating look, then turned to Lei Sun: “Gather everyone. Prepare to move out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivor camp suddenly buzzed with activity. Survivors from the convoys packed their gear and soon stood ready, engines roaring to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a modified heavy off-road vehicle, Lei Sun watched the lead military jeeps and said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, that Tang guy is definitely up to something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew it from the start,” Qian Yu sneered, then picked up his radio. “Everyone in my convoy: conserve ammo. Keep your safeties off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting down the radio, he glanced at Lei Sun with indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That military outpost was always on my list to loot. If anything happens, kill that Tang guy first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Sun’s eyes flashed with menace. “Understood, boss.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vrrrm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The convoy moved out. Tang Hai’s military jeeps led, followed by Qian Yu’s Black Cobra convoy’s dozen heavy modified vehicles, then dozens of other cars trailing behind. Lou Ye’s pickup truck brought up the rear, carrying Lin Xian and Kiki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Shasha, sitting shotgun, opened the rear window. “Are you cold?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine,” Lin Xian replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin brother, watch out—they’re going to scheme against you.” Lou Shasha was young, but sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian paused, about to say everyone was the same—but looking at Lou Shasha, he calmly changed his words: “Everyone wants to escape. If panic breaks out, everyone will run for themselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Shasha gripped the window, staring at Lin Xian. “Then… we have to stick together. I just saved you, didn’t I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian nodded. “Alright. We’re allied.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New author, seeking follows and recommendations!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1473,"2026-06-19T18:20:04.953Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9b0eb88e15bb260af1ffa6b18be953dbef31e3c543ece8dae9835bb9e4f82b88","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-37","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-35",541,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-cover.jpg"]