Apocalypse: I Built the Infinite Train-Chapter 164: Escape from Jiazhou
A Sky Full of Corpse Crows Devouring Everything—what might be an apocalyptic disaster for other convoys was nothing more than a battlefield of fire for Lu Xingchen, whose fire-based ability made this the perfect domain for him.
Above, the black cloud of corpse crows erupted into flames, each one bursting into ashes and raining down like gray snow.
Yet despite this, waves of crows continued to take off from the roadside, slamming into Shu Qin’s jeeps and off-road military vehicles, causing blood and flesh to splatter everywhere.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Seeing this, Lin Xian's heart burned with urgency. He immediately forged layers of metal plates, shielding the vehicles from the onslaught.
But some still managed to break through.
Boom! Boom!
Standing shirtless atop the train, Lu Xingchen continuously unleashed fire, incinerating the swarming crows to protect Shu Qin’s convoy.
"Divine: Fire Wall!"
Looking at the barrier walls flanking the railway, Lu Xingchen unleashed a torrent of flames, igniting both sides to form a blazing firewall that shielded the convoy.
Finally, as the train picked up speed, the corpse crows began to fall behind, their relentless impact diminishing sharply.
When the Infinite Train finally left the outskirts of Jiazhou City, the ear-piercing screeches of the birds gradually faded into silence.
At this point, Shu Qin’s convoy had been forcefully dragged out of the flames and the swarm by Lin Xian using tow chains, but they were in complete disarray.
The outer armor and windows of their vehicles were coated in thick layers of blood and black feathers, with various bird remains piled up like smeared tomato paste.
The overwhelming stench of blood stung the passengers’ eyes, making it impossible to keep them open. Had they not been tethered to the train, the entire convoy might have already flipped over and perished.
Lin Xian surveyed the vehicles and noticed that large sections of paint and coating had been completely stripped away, revealing the bare silver metal beneath. The sight sent chills down his spine.
“These parasites… horrifying. Even in the darkness, creatures like this exist…”
Thankfully, the black worms had been burned away. Without fire, even if they had escaped the corpse crows, they would have been forced to abandon their vehicles and flee on foot.
“Shu Qin, how’s the situation?”
Lin Xian picked up his walkie-talkie.
“We’re okay for now,” Shu Qin responded, her grip tense on the wheel. Checking the rearview mirror, she confirmed that none of the vehicles had been lost, and finally exhaled in relief.
However, Lin Xian narrowed his eyes, sensing something was off. He quickly released all the tow chains connecting the convoy.
Vroom! Vroom!
Just then, the last off-road vehicle suddenly lost control, veering straight into the railway’s metal wall.
Something had gone terribly wrong.
Lin Xian’s face darkened, and he accelerated the train immediately. At the same time, the Shu Qin convoy also noticed the anomaly and quickly hit the brakes.
Everyone rushed toward the wrecked vehicle. Shu Qin flung open the door—only to be met with a scene of pure carnage.
The entire interior was a blood-soaked mess. The three passengers who were supposed to be inside… were gone.
“Ah!!” Someone gasped, covering their mouth in horror.
“They… they were eaten by the crows!”
“Oh my god…”
Lin Xian stepped forward. Shu Qin’s eyes widened as she turned to him, her voice heavy with shock.
“…It’s Zhong Jiahao’s family.”
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“The car’s been chewed through,” Lin Xian observed grimly, taking a step back. “There could still be black worms inside.”
He turned to Lu Xingchen.
“Burn it.”
Lu Xingchen let out a deep sigh, raised his hand, and unleashed a blazing inferno.
Boom!
In an instant, the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
The others watched in silence, their expressions a mix of grief and numbness. Lin Xian’s gaze swept over the convoy—many people’s faces were blank, as if they had already grown accustomed to death.
Every battle for survival came with casualties. Their convoy had suffered so much loss and pain that people were no longer even shocked by it.
Shu Qin’s eyes flickered with sadness. But she quickly turned away, forcing herself to remain focused.
“We need to keep moving. We might not have completely shaken off those corpse crows yet.”
Lin Xian glanced at her but said nothing. Instead, he restarted the train and climbed onto the roof.
Pointing at Lu Xingchen, he gave another order.
“Fire God, disinfect the train. Burn off any remaining worms. But be careful not to start a fire.”
This so-called "disinfection" was a necessary cleanup—ensuring that no black worms remained on the Infinite Train, preventing future threats.
“Leave it to me.” Lu Xingchen nodded.
Meanwhile, Lin Xian ran back to the driver’s cabin, where Chen Sixuan was monitoring the route.
“Lin Xian, about 100 kilometers ahead, there’s a small station called Pukou. It’s a Level-3 station, so mainline trains don’t usually stop there. Should we pull over and check the vehicles?”
She was clearly concerned about the black worms and felt a deep scan was necessary.
“Alright,” Lin Xian agreed. “If we’ve shaken off the crows, we’ll use the daylight to do a full maintenance check. Shu Qin’s group should stay inside the train for safety.”
Feeling mentally drained, Lin Xian grabbed a water bottle and chugged it down, letting out a long sigh.
The team had just expanded, and they had already lost people. It didn’t sit well with him.
“Lin Xian.”
Chen Sixuan studied him. “You don’t need to blame yourself. You did everything you could. I know that if you had more time, you’d make this train safer and protect more people.
“They just joined us. We couldn’t fit their vehicles onto the train. Look at Jiazhou City—there isn’t a single living soul left. The fact that we escaped those corpse crows at all is already a miracle.”
Lin Xian nodded, then stood up. “Watch the road. I’m going to check on things.”
Inside Car No. 1, Lin Xian opened the R&D Center, placing Shasha’s VoG Grenade Launcher into the upgrade system.
[Select an upgrade path:]
🔸 [Firepower] (13 hours)
🔹 [Mobility] (12 hours)
“Firepower or mobility…” Lin Xian pondered. He ultimately chose firepower.
[Upgrade in progress: VoG Grenade Launcher Blueprint – 12:59:59 remaining.]
A day’s wait for a powerful weapon upgrade—a solid trade.
He had also acquired PX-05 Engineering Robot blueprints, G3 Land-Based Railgun blueprints, and a mechanical arm from Guo Er, but since his mechanical manufacturing skill wasn’t high enough, those upgrades would have to wait.
Right now, the priority was arming his squad for immediate survival.
“KIKI” floated over, curious. “Lin Xian, didn’t you scan the railgun at the spaceport? Why not install one on the train?”
“I will,” Lin Xian replied. “Just… not yet.”
KIKI grinned mischievously. “You should build a robot! I’ll program it to maintain the train for us—then you won’t have to work so hard.”
“I do plan to.”
Lin Xian nodded. “But it’s complicated. I’ll build one when I get the chance.”
KIKI pouted. “Then hurry up!”
Lin Xian flicked her forehead.
“Idiot. Can’t you see we’re still running for our lives? First, we reinforce the train armor, then we build the fancy tech.”
"Alright then, but I want to renovate my No. 2 carriage too!" KIKI huffed, floating beside Lin Xian with a determined look.
Lin Xian raised an eyebrow. “How do you want to modify it?”
“Beds, a bathroom, and that nuclear-powered locomotive’s central control server—we need to move it over and set it up properly. The whole layout has to be redone.”
Lin Xian considered her words, then nodded. “Fair enough. If we have enough time, I plan to redesign the interior of the train as well.”
KIKI’s face lit up with excitement. “Hehe, you’re the best!”
Just then, Lu Xingchen strode over, still shirtless, his bare upper body covered in soot and ash from all the flames he had unleashed earlier.
“Brother Lin, for my Car No. 5, I require three things: a dressing room, a tea brewing station, and a few well-fitted outfits. Do you think you could accommodate such minor requests?”
