[{"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-497":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},2262261,4414,"Chapter 497","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-497",497,"\u003Cp>With all thoughts converging into one, Lin Xian gradually cleared his mind, gazing at the majestic and mysterious planetary blueprint within the starry void, his consciousness slowly returning to his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes to find Kiki sitting cross-legged on the table before him, casually watching him; as soon as Lin Xian opened his eyes, she asked at once:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you succeed? Why did it take so long?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian frowned at the question, gripping his throbbing head to check the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1:32 AM\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had unknowingly spent this long inside the Black Star Forge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Long?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian looked puzzled; connected to Viola’s supercomputing power, he instantly derived countless conclusions, the most probable being that his mental processing had been accelerated, allowing rapid analysis—but his conscious awareness could not fully synchronize with the supercomputer, so his perception had dulled. What felt like minutes to him had actually been nearly five hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How are they?” Lin Xian immediately thought of his teammates undergoing lattice cultivation. At that moment, Kiki waved her hand, signaling him not to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen Sister and the others are watching over them—nothing’s going wrong. Everyone else is fine, but Fire Brother is acting strange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong with him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows?” Kiki floated upward. “Director Ding said he’s in an unusually excited state—his Soul-Resonance values keep fluctuating, heating the air around him. Out of caution, Chen Sister already summoned Shizhi to assist. Viola has also deployed robots to shield his sleep pod. Aside from that, there are no other issues—so many people are watching.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This guy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not that I’ve asked you yet—how about you? Did your supercomputing interface succeed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian nodded. “It went smoothly—I resolved several issues. By the way, Kiki.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out, and from within the Black Star Forge space, a faintly glowing container descended: “Do you remember this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki instantly recognized it: “Isn’t this the thing we found in the Qing Shui Town test site? Did you find a lead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian paused, then said: “This object must be connected to my Mechanical Heart. I mentioned before—I think my Mechanical Heart and your ability…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are not the same kind of power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki bit down on her lollipop, flicked her finger, and used telekinesis to draw the mysterious container closer, examining it closely. “If not for the risk of damage, Viola could crack its encryption in the blink of an eye. I just find it strange—if this isn’t a Forbidden Item, why can’t your Mechanical Ability directly control or dismantle it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s exactly what I can’t figure out,” Lin Xian said, his gaze sweeping over the container. “It resonates with my Mechanical Heart, yet cannot be controlled or disassembled. Energy analysis shows it isn’t a Forbidden Item. I wonder how the Foundation even acquired something like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki looked at him. “You’re worried your power might be linked to the Foundation—and if so, that’s a huge threat to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s brow darkened. He pulled out the Civilization Simulation Sphere, speaking gravely: “The Foundation has become the ‘spokesperson’ of the Dark Civilization. They’re actively turning elite members of our side. Their methods suggest they’ve established some form of communication with the Dark Civilization. In contrast, the Phoenix Society appears passive. That’s not good news. The Phoenix Society’s leadership has broader intelligence—perhaps the overall situation is even worse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s simple,” Kiki said, floating the container toward Lin Xian. “Crack it by force—or capture Hua Xiaoling. You’ll get your answers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian gave a strange smile. “That woman appeared before our base without warning—my drone patrol grid didn’t detect her. Then she vanished right before our eyes. We’re lucky the Holy City or Sacred Revelation haven’t attacked us yet. If she hasn’t moved against us, the Foundation probably isn’t preparing for direct action—maybe they’re planning to recruit us. Capturing her won’t be easy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re too cautious,” Kiki said, arms crossed, smiling. “Yes, I’m certain Hua Xiaoling or the Foundation knows more truths—or has guidance from the Dark Civilization—and with their alliance with the Holy City and Sacred Revelation, they likely possess all kinds of strange Forbidden Items, Catastrophe Plants, etc. But they’re only more aggressive on the surface. In actual combat, they might not be stronger. No matter how powerful they are, they’re still human—they haven’t become beings from another planet. So what’s to fear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Kiki’s words, Lin Xian paused, then chuckled in agreement: “Not bad, kid. Your analysis is sharper than Viola’s system. I agree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, what about that… dice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki suddenly remembered: “Didn’t it once predict your countdown? That thing’s so strange—I suspect it’s tied to the Foundation. Maybe these objects you’re carrying are why Hua Xiaoling can find you. What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve thought about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian shrugged. “I’ve placed both items inside the Black Star Forge. If they can still be tracked even there, then hiding them is pointless. But I won’t just throw them away because of a guess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiki nodded, frowning in thought. “You’re right. You always keep things that turn out unexpectedly useful. One triggers resonance with your Mechanical Heart, the other isn’t from Blue Planet tech and can predict the future. Throwing them away would be a waste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke, Chen Sixuan’s voice came through their communicator:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xian, Kiki—come quickly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the call, Lin Xian and Kiki exchanged glances and immediately moved toward the sleep pod chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hss~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the No. 2 functional vessel’s sleep pod chamber, as the automatic door opened, a torrent of scorching heat burst forth. Cold and hot air mixed into thick white fog, completely engulfing the hall. A powerful Dark Energy fluctuation erupted within the chamber. Drip—Lin Xian’s eyes glowed with electronic light as fire suppression robots and the chamber’s cooling and ventilation systems activated simultaneously. Within seconds, the fog was cleared, and visibility returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Xian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Sixuan pushed through the mist. Most of the crew from the Infinite were gathered here. She frowned sharply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Lou and Shu Qin have awakened—they were successful. Ning Jing and Qian Dele haven’t regained consciousness yet. Long Zhijie and Lu Xingchen’s sleep pods are now unstable. We’re monitoring them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xian’s expression darkened. He walked forward, Chen Sixuan and Kiki following close behind. Kiki raised a hand, sending a telekinetic wave that instantly dispersed the lingering mist. Inside, Xiao Yuan, Miao Lu, Luo Yang, Ding Yuzhen were tending to Da Lou and Shu Qin, who had been wrapped in thick blankets. Da Lou’s entire body glowed crimson, as if his blood had seeped through his skin—deeply unsettling. Shu Qin, as a gene-evolved individual, looked the healthiest—completely normal, with a powerful energy surge radiating from her. Even her muscle definition appeared sharper. Most crucially, like Mo Nika, her face and body had undergone perfect enhancement. Lin Xian didn’t need to check—he knew all her scars were gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Xian approach, Shu Qin had already donned her powered armor. She stood and called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother,” Da Lou, his body still blazing red, also called out, staggering to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How are you?” Lin Xian asked immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Da Lou and Shu Qin exchanged glances. Shu Qin turned to Lin Xian first: “Efficient evolution. Without calculating the limit coefficient, my peak already reached 15,500—and I feel this isn’t my limit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked toward her chest: “It’s like my body perfectly harmonizes with Dark Energy—I can feel my physical strength growing at all times.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad,” Kiki’s eyes lit up. “Shu Qin, I remember your limit coefficient was 1.6. That means your combat power is nearly 25,000 now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never expected such rapid progress,” Shu Qin said, excitedly clenching her fist. She didn’t even apply full force—yet a surge of power erupted, causing her powered armor’s finger plates to clang sharply with a metallic “Kong.” A visible shockwave rippled through the air, leaving everyone stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa! So gene-evolved individuals can achieve perfect enhancement too!” Lu Chang exclaimed in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>",1323,"2026-06-19T18:20:07.351Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3a92c8b35fcc5c73d88fc8da7b883248a3cd77df3c94f14e2b1078e403d5b3a9","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-498","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-496",541,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-cover.jpg"]