[{"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-529":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},2262293,4414,"Chapter 529","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-529",529,"\u003Cp>In the operations command center, General Luo watched as reports of losses and casualties poured in from all fronts; the cigarette in his hand had accidentally burned to his fingers, and he slowly brought it to his lips, drew a puff, then stared at the dozen blurred figures flickering in the wartime holographic feed, all tainted by Crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter what the Phoenix Society does, if the South Heaven Gate has pinpointed this location, it means our relocation direction has been exposed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, the 13th Brigade successfully broke out from Crow Pass, and with the entire column’s movement, we’ve covered less than thirty li. At this pace, even with reinforcements, it will take at least five to seven days to transfer all trains to the eastern track. What do you all think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Zeng Weiguo of the 22nd Brigade said: “Today’s encirclement was fiercer than yesterday’s. If this intensity continues, our column will be completely shattered within two days—reassembling such a massive force will be nearly impossible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the commanders of other combat units and said coldly: “I still propose we increase night marches and actively disrupt this so-called ‘pattern.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your proposal was unworkable before, and now, after today’s heavy losses, it’s even less so,” General Li Sheng replied outright. He adjusted his glasses and analyzed calmly: “The principle is clear: first strike with vigor, second with fading strength, third with exhaustion. Our major charge nine days ago failed. Now, advancing step by step is already the strategy with minimal losses and maximum progress. Because of the Crimson, logistics cannot flow smoothly. Every fully enclosed powered armor is a treasure; half-enclosed suits must stay inside the cars, and even a crack in a car’s hull kills half the crew…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not to mention, the speed of track laying has already reached its limit. Forcing night marches under these conditions is like setting fire to yourself.” He looked at the holographic screens before them and said gravely: “Remember, it’s us who need rest—the monsters don’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, allow me to offer some simple observations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a distant holographic figure spoke in a cold tone; the screen showed three or four shadows, all with European features. The leader, though short in stature, had a handsome face and sharp eyes, a buzzcut, and an expression that always seemed to smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was Edgar Xiao. Once a Marine Corps elite, he quickly formed a rescue force after the Day of Revelation, seized a trans-Eurasian super-train from post-apocalyptic bandits, converted it into a doomsday train, and, during his escape from Star Abyss, grew and merged with other groups into a colossal “railway city” over twelve kilometers long, housing nearly ninety thousand people. He arrived with the European Storm Alliance and, after linking up with Dawn Center, became trapped in this crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain Xiao, please speak,” General Luo gestured directly for him to proceed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a different interpretation of the information just presented.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao’s voice was calm, but his pace was rapid: “First, I don’t believe the Phoenix Society has deployed a corps-level reinforcement. This is likely just a pinpoint orbital strike. Still, the precision and timing suggest the Polar Region may have acquired our coordinates—or even our operational status.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Luo nodded: “Correct. That possibility exists.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, after these days of operations, we must accept that the rhythmic assaults by the Crimson hordes aim solely to impede our movement. I believe the ultimate reason closely matches the delay hypothesis proposed by the Infinite four days ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, everyone’s expressions shifted slightly; their gazes turned toward the Infinite’s holographic screen. Chen Sixuan listened quietly to the discussion, saying nothing yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The hordes delay our relocation so the world-class disaster can emerge again from underground and swallow us whole?” Zeng Weiguo’s face darkened: “I don’t reject this theory. Two months ago, when Dawn Center joined forces with the North American Alliance, Marshal Li Heping personally commanded. We deployed over three columns, nine Taitiewei brigades, and four ‘Dragon Roar-class’ Emperor Mechs, surrounding the thing for two full days inside and outside the canyon. Our commander even fired thirteen rounds from the South Heaven Gate—and still couldn’t eliminate that damn thing. After our main force lost contact, every reconnaissance report we received showed the monster chasing Dawn Center southward…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So General Zeng believes these monsters are being directed by an S-class entity, not the world-class one?” General Li Sheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t today’s killing of the ‘Black Disc’ and the subsequent retreat of the horde proof enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Sheng gave a slight nod but said nothing, continuing to watch Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two finished, Xiao continued: “After engaging multiple S-class entities, we’ve conducted extensive observational studies. S-class entities exhibit enormous fluctuations in their Wave-Spirit thresholds—especially hive-like entities such as the ‘Black Disc.’ Even so, their effective range remains limited.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head: “Marcus.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier named Marcus immediately projected a data file—intelligence gathered from their convoy’s support missions across various battle zones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides Phoenix Society’s records on anomalous entities, most we’ve encountered are undocumented. So Utopia developed our own internal system to identify and catalog monsters—based on appearance, Wave-Spirit range, and potential damage. Of course, we give them nicknames. For example, the bat-ray-like flying anomaly the Black Disc launched from Red Stone Canyon—we called it ‘Witch Bat,’ thanks to our Jenny. Then, in the Black Stone Plains H zone, besides the Crimson zombies, the sky-dropped creatures are four-winged, chest-eel-like monsters with average wingspans of fifteen to eighteen meters, their bodies like asphalt, their suckers not only disgusting but capable of firing laser beams. They’ve caused us serious trouble. The 367th Regiment of the 13th Brigade should have plenty to say.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But all this has one key point.” Xiao enlarged the holographic display, revealing a large terrain map. The entire train column was split into four zones by a winding line—from Red Stone Canyon to Iron Fir Basin. The farthest point, Crow Pass, where the 13th Brigade’s heavy mechanized regiments and tank\u002Fmech battalions were stationed, was over 150 kilometers from Red Stone Canyon. Hundreds of thousands of people, forced into this narrow, elongated terrain, had adopted a snake-like formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though regrettable, relying on the armored train line was still the best option—trains couldn’t be folded, and hundreds of thousands crammed onto these doomsday trains had no other refuge in the Crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Between Black Stone Plains’ Fossil Forest H zone and Iron Fir Basin, over sixteen distinct anomalous types have appeared. But the most unusual is here.” Xiao tapped a point: “Section G3. I’ve just received feedback from multiple convoys: pressure from the hordes decreases from this point. No—not just decreases. The variety of monsters has narrowed from countless types to only aerial ones like ‘Witch Bats’ or insects launched from above. Ground-level zombie hordes have clearly thinned; other monsters too. This transition strikes me as highly odd.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if we draw a radius centered on the Black Disc’s impact zone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He traced an arc on the holographic blueprint. Several faces stiffened—within this radius, the types and attack zones of the hordes clearly showed distinct patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Black Disc’s influence range is limited. Though it moves, it’s clear the ‘pattern’ of assaults elsewhere isn’t caused by this monster,” General Li Sheng said gravely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So there’s a second S-class?” Zeng Weiguo immediately asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His point is clear,” said Jian Xuwei, who had remained silent until now, speaking from Infinite Alliance’s side. She pointed to the rear half of the map: “From the Colorado Canyon onward, every zone was attacked simultaneously. This means either at least four or five S-class entities surround us, coordinating their assaults on our daytime movement with some strange ‘pattern,’ or—all anomalies, including the Black Disc—are under unified command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct,” Chen Sixuan added now: “Logically, these Crimson monsters should grow more frenzied at night—but the hordes appear precisely during daylight. That’s the first issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After we broke out of the canyon, the relentless hordes suddenly became rhythmic assaults. That’s the second issue,” Jiang Yun added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the third,” said Shi Di, clad in battle armor, arms crossed, his voice sharp in the hologram: “We rest at night—they rest. The moment we start moving, the hordes strike. It’s fucking insulting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Li Sheng pondered quietly: “Like they’ve read our movements and are deliberately mocking us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I don’t understand,” General Zeng Weiguo frowned, looking toward Infinite Alliance and Xiao: “If the world-class monster is still in North America, why not just emerge and wipe us out? Do monsters even understand tactics?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>General Luo lit another cigarette. Smoke curled from his weathered, wrinkled face as he squinted at the battlefield screen and spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Discipline. Restraint. When these words appear in monsters, from the High Tower civilization’s perspective, such top-level commands must carry strategic intent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded: “Infinite Alliance and Utopia’s point is simple: if we don’t move, they don’t attack. But the moment we march, the hordes never stop. That’s why the hordes don’t come at night—it’s not the anomalies’ habit, but ours. These monsters are holding us back… they…”\u003C\u002Fp>",1505,"2026-06-19T18:20:07.351Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fe03d3f789ad67b9026c671c15b6547c579be685939c5eea4e032f100660250f","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-530","apocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-chapter-528",541,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fapocalypse-i-built-an-infinite-train-cover.jpg"]