[{"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-431":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},2262195,4414,"Chapter 431: Supercritical Diffraction Sword","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-431",431,"\u003Cp>“Looks pretty grim.” Lin Xian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yan said: “The more we discover about psychic abilities, the more questions arise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For example?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For instance, have you ever considered whether the sudden growth of a crystalline energy carrier inside the human body is a good thing or a bad thing?” Ye Lan said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian froze at the words—come to think of it, when he first heard this from Vanessa, he’d had exactly that doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, we can’t objectively judge anything—after all, under psychic transformation, humans have grown wings and tentacles, can fly and dive, so a crystal forming isn’t remarkable. But in many of our crystallization experiments, numerous psychics have experienced hallucinations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hallucinations?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lan tapped a few keys on the desk computer, and a stack of lab logs appeared on the screen. Lin Xian glanced at them, and soon his brow tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The list of psychics were mostly those who’d surpassed ten thousand peak values after crystallization—indeed achieving the doubling or higher peak effect Vanessa described—but he also noticed the observation logs beneath each profile: many crystallized individuals had briefly suffered strange hallucinations, nearly identical to those Lin Xian had seen through the Corpse Driver after leaving Dawn City—some from the night, some from the deep sea, all abnormal scene fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stranger still, some of these individuals, despite their high psychic peaks, had… mutated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could this happen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t know yet,” Ye Lan said. “First, crystallization carries inherent risk—the cultivation of corrupted toxins is extremely high. Second, we don’t understand how this power alters the body or its long-term dangers. And before we mastered the same-potential dark energy conversion technique, third-grade blood essence caused massive self-crystallization damage. Moreover, once used, this power emits a dark marker in the night—remember, the discovery of dark markers was still new then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian immediately understood why the Phoenix Society was so cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, then said: “Still, using this power is a viable way to counter the Dark.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, which is why I had Chu Yan give you several fourth-grade blood essences—recovered from Dawn City. As for cultivation, we’re currently redesigning the method using same-potential dark energy technology. The research is ongoing. If we get positive results, I’ll have Chu Yan sync the blueprints to you directly.” Ye Lan said now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One more thing,” Chu Yan said, turning to Lin Xian. “Crystallization technology originated from the Holy City organization. We’ve been investigating its source, but you previously told us there were traces of the SIID Foundation in the 13th Star Abyss region…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian suddenly understood—no wonder. Professor Ye had already suspected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xian,” Ye Lan’s gaze shifted slightly as he spoke. “I told you—if the Dark Civilization truly targets you, traveling the Oceanic Route won’t be easy, even with the Sky Dome Train.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian said calmly: “Staying put or following the Dawn Center is pointless. The Oceanic Route is the fastest option.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled, looking at Chu Yan: “Then again, if we assume the Foundation is the Dark Civilization’s true liaison on Blue Star, and if crystallization and the Holy City organization are both connected to it, then my being targeted proves our deduction is correct—if the Dark Civilization wants to eliminate me, our deterrence must be working.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yan’s expression remained cold as she said to Lin Xian: “Didn’t I just ask you about the Southern Heaven Gate? If you consider this, do you still think the Southern Heaven Gate poses a threat to the Dark Civilization?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s smile slowly froze on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re right…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a possibility,” Lin Xian exhaled, voicing his inner thought, “that the message on the Southern Heaven Gate’s photovoltaic wings didn’t come from the Dark Civilization?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Chu Yan’s report, Ye Lan turned to him and asked: “Why say that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because it makes no sense—not something a civilization that wiped out 99% of humanity would say,” Lin Xian said seriously. “‘Do not resist.’ Why not resist? What happens if we do? We’re already nearly extinct—what could be worse?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lan said nothing, quietly listening to Lin Xian’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, the Star Abysses were expanding according to their original ‘plan.’ Humans were fleeing. From our observations, only after the Crimson World intervened did Star Abysses 5, 7, and 8 undergo massive mutations. Only after Yurius established an S-class connection did the Strange Entities begin besieging Dawn City—and only then did humans counterattack.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Under this premise, war was inevitable. For the Dark Civilization, there is no negotiation with humanity. Their dark tides are our night; our sunrise is their night. We’re all in the Dark Forest. As long as we lack dark markers, we enter silence. This is a game. Humanity has shifted from panicked flight to gradually finding survival opportunities—it’s already in a state of change.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what does ‘Do not resist’ mean? If it came from the Dark Civilization, it’s meaningless. Fine, let’s assume this civilization isn’t that frivolous, or doesn’t operate on logic we can’t comprehend—it’s still meaningless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian continued: “But if this message didn’t come from the Dark Civilization, then the event becomes worth deeper inquiry. I believe this is an extremely important message. Why? First, this message appears on the Southern Heaven Gate, blocked by the Celestial Veil—does that imply no connection between them? Assume it’s not from the Dark Civilization—then who is it for? Over the past two days, I’ve considered three possibilities…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, another civilization speaking to humanity. The logic is bizarre, and the probability is low. If true, it means an even more hopeless disaster for us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second, another civilization speaking to the Dark Civilization. This idea is bold. Why do I think this? Because the message was transmitted via dark matter particles—perhaps the Dark Civilization receives it more easily than we do, and we merely happened to develop the technology to decode it. If so, this message might be the true deterrent against the Dark Civilization! Because I wonder: though human civilization was downgraded by the Dark Civilization, the universe is full of civilizations. There must be ones far more advanced. If so, the Dark Civilization might itself be prey. This could explain why, even after the Day of Revelation, some humans still survive—because if the Dark Civilization had studied us, and truly downgraded us, we’d have had zero chance to resist or struggle, wouldn’t we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yan nodded: “Correct. We’ve discussed this. Professor Ye and all leaders have reached the same conclusion.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lan now said: “We’ve discussed all three scenarios you mentioned. In our view, the first is simplest—and offers us the most hope. Meaninglessness is the most meaningful. If it’s the second or third scenario, even if a higher civilization lurks behind the Dark Civilization, it’s still the mantis catching the cicada while the oriole waits behind—but we’re still at the bottom of the food chain, aren’t we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Lin Xian said now. “The three scenarios I mentioned don’t include one initiated by the Dark Civilization.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?” Ye Lan’s brow slightly furrowed as he looked at Lin Xian. “Then what’s your third scenario?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yan also turned, puzzled, toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian smiled casually: “My third scenario involves another civilization—and yes, the message is meant for humanity. But it’s not hostile. It’s benevolent. Is that possible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Yan frowned: “You mean ‘Do not resist’ is meant to save us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian looked at Ye Lan’s impassive expression and realized how absurd the idea sounded. He shrugged: “Alright, it’s ridiculous…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still worth considering,” Ye Lan replied. “We’re currently working to communicate with the Southern Heaven Gate, attempting to gather more dark matter particle data. Lin Xian, thanks to your plan—we now have a method to transmit information across the Celestial Veil.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1289,"2026-06-19T18:20:07.351Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b617c10313498afe9d00ba14ff49f3bcfdece6ca85d4b534e387a99afb1fc2c8","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-432","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-430",541,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-cover.jpg"]