Apocalypse: I Built the Infinite Train-Chapter 257: Arc Pulse String Vibrator

The commanders of each carriage were issuing orders in rapid succession. This kind of drill was something they practiced daily—even during times of safety—to ensure that Dragon Mountain No. 1 could maintain its formidable combat capability and high survival rate. Other than the elderly and young children, everyone was a soldier. Tasks were divided, cooperation was seamless, and each carriage had its own commander for efficient coordination.

Every five carriages, there was a weapons station equipped with heavy firepower and supply reserves, allowing for quick replenishment during combat.

But this time, the entire train was under immense pressure.

Not without reason—based on the intel Lin Xian had passed to Lu Yong, they were about to face the full force of the Snow Wraiths from the Yaze Lake to Uliyasitai Mountains, and possibly even an underground Behemoth capable of flipping the train.

Even the Phoenix forces had nearly been wiped out. It was clear that the upcoming battle would be a desperate struggle for survival. Whether they could successfully rendezvous with Shi Diyuan and Lin Xian's main force—and ultimately reach Xilan City alive—depended entirely on their preparations.

"Distribute food in advance! There won’t be time to eat later!"

"Move all flamethrowers and de-icing agents to the front cars! Increase heating by 10% in carriages 24 to 46, and ensure sufficient oxygen density in activity zones!"

"What about the ammunition?!"

Lu Yong, his face tense with urgency, moved swiftly between carriages with his team.

The air on Dragon Mountain No. 1 was thick with the weight of an impending battle. Every carriage was a hive of activity, reinforcing defenses.

"Our heavy firepower reserves are adequate, but if this fight lasts all night, we..."

"Stagger the phases!" Lu Yong ordered as he walked. "Use the heavy artillery primarily against high-level Eerie Entities or large-scale assaults. For the rest, we’ll engage with armored defenses. There's no way we can keep firing for six straight hours. Ability Users and Enhancers need to rotate attacks in a strict pattern. Heavy firepower first—then, once the enemy closes in, the Ability Users move in for close-quarters combat.

"Also, Dongzi, Wang Zhong, Zhuang Yue, Yu Lianxing, Zhu Anran, and Min Ming—those six frontline fighters—make sure their Power Suits are checked, and prepare backup batteries! The blizzard is strong tonight, so make sure they have extra temperature-regulating gear for the rooftop battles!"

"Understood, Captain Lu!"

With Shi Diyuan and Ning Jing absent, Lu Yong was the third-in-command of Dragon Mountain No. 1. Upon receiving the intel from Shi Diyuan and Lin Xian, he immediately began tactical deployment.

"Also—check all carriages for Arc Pulse Resonance Emitters!"

"Got it!"

"Wait—" Lu Yong suddenly stopped. "Hurry! Brother Shi instructed us to send those three spare Arc Pulse Resonance Emitters to Infinite Train! They might consume a lot of power, but they’re highly effective against Snow Wraiths trying to climb onto the train—far better than bullets."

One of his men nodded and turned to prepare the delivery.

—

Meanwhile, inside Infinite Train, Carriage No. 12—

Chen Sixuan, clad in a Power Suit, was overseeing the defensive preparations.

"It’s 15:30 now. They plan to depart at 16:00. It will take about an hour for them to break through to us, which means we have about an hour and a half to prepare."

She pointed to the lift hatch originally reserved for the 1130 CIWS and addressed Da Lou and Lü Chang.

"Let’s move the Fire God Mecha here. It can’t be relocated easily, but we can use its firepower to cover the rear. Otherwise, the 1130 CIWS won’t have enough ammunition to last."

Shasha waved her hand dismissively. "Moving it will be tough. The hatch is in Carriage 11—unless I activate the Mecha, climb onto the roof, and then drop into Carriage 12..."

The Fire God Mecha was massive, making maneuverability inside the train difficult. The narrow passageways between carriages made direct relocation impossible.

"If only KIKI were here. She’d handle this easily."

"We’ll manage," Chen Sixuan replied. "Shasha, use the tool ladder Lin Xian built in the utility carriage. Tonight, you’ll be in charge of guarding Carriage 12."

Shasha nodded firmly. "No problem. Just like playing a shooter game—except Sally (her Mecha) has way stronger firepower."

"I’ll be here too," Shu Qin added, pulling out a grappling rope with a hook that could latch onto Power Suits. "Shooting from inside the train is too restrictive. If necessary, I’ll use the lift hatch to get onto the roof and support Fire Bro."

"We’ll help as well." Lü Chang and Miao Lu zipped up their thick cold-weather gear. "We’ll hold the midsection with Brother Lou."

Lu Xingchen stood off to the side, eyes burning with excitement. "A real battle, huh? Hell yeah."

He rolled his neck and grinned. "A brawl in the middle of a blizzard? This is gonna be fun."

"Fire Bro." Chen Sixuan’s voice turned serious. "Watch the connection point between us and Dragon Mountain No. 1. If anything happens there, the train could derail."

"Got it. Leave it to me." Lu Xingchen closed his eyes and nodded confidently.

Da Lou grabbed a grappling rope and headed back to Carriage 5. "We won’t last on bullets alone. This is gonna turn into a melee at some point."

Chen Sixuan’s expression hardened. "Lin Xian and I discussed it. Before we rendezvous, both trains need to accelerate first. We need to build momentum—at least 80 KM per hour. Timing will be everything."

She turned to Lu Xingchen. "Fire Bro, you and Dragon Mountain No. 1 will lead the charge. Wait for Lin Xian’s signal. If we get separated by more than three kilometers, we’ll lose contact, and that’ll be a disaster."

—

At Trakamar Ice Canyon, inside the Unit 01 Defensive Line, Lin Xian’s communicator flickered in and out. Listening to Chen Sixuan’s report, he maintained a composed expression.

"Arc Pulse Resonance Emitters? Good. Install them on those three carriages. Just remember—our twin-engine Gemini 11R Nuclear Electric Locomotive at the rear must be protected."

"And one more thing—our convoy won’t be able to keep up with the train’s speed. They’ll lag behind, facing the most firepower."

Lin Xian spoke, "If that thing chases us from underground, it could flip the train over entirely. That’s why I think we should severely injure it before we even attempt to regroup."

Shi Diyuan nodded gravely. Dragon Mountain No. 1 carried over a thousand people—he understood all too well what a catastrophe it would be if the train were overturned by a behemoth-sized worm. If that happened, they would be swarmed by Snow Wraiths and Blood Fiends, completely losing any chance of resistance in the middle of the raging blizzard.

"Exactly. We need to cripple this thing during the daytime. If we don’t, it'll be our worst nightmare by nightfall," Qian Dele said, his expression serious as he walked over.

"Don’t worry. If that thing dares to show up, I’ll tear a chunk out of its hide even if it kills me!"

Shi Diyuan clenched his fist, his eyes turning faintly red. His pupils shifted to a tiger-like golden hue, radiating an overwhelming aura of strength. A second later, his gaze returned to normal.

"Time's running out—we leave in ten minutes."

Sun Kai spoke up, "Our infrared observation system just detected a large number of lifeform alerts in the snowfields. Looks like these creatures noticed our movements. We can’t afford to hesitate anymore!"

BOOM!

Just as he finished speaking, a violent tremor rumbled through the ground. The lights hanging from the tent ceiling began to sway. Everyone in the tent, busy with preparations, instantly fell silent.

When the tremors subsided, Lin Xian stood up sharply. "Just as I thought... They know we're trying to escape!"

He grabbed his communicator. "Hey, girl, how’s it going over there?"

"Whoooosh—(wind howling) Almost done! Five minutes!!..." KIKI's voice crackled through the roaring blizzard over the communicator.

Among the crowd, Yu Yuheng watched with a complicated expression. He was only now realizing how naïve his earlier strategies had been—mere paper plans. They hadn’t even set off yet, and the creatures in the snow had already sensed their movement. Splitting into different groups wouldn't have made a difference;the monsters would have hunted them down regardless. As for taking the ice canyon route? That would have been outright suicide.

"Can these creatures actually sense human thoughts? Or maybe they track our scent?" A terrifying thought flashed through Yu Yuheng's mind. He quickly dismissed it with a sigh and scanned the area—then, his expression darkened.

Someone was missing.

Frowning, he turned and sprinted out of the tent.

Outside, armed squads and convoy members were still loading supplies. Some vehicles had already started their engines, forming up in the rear of the battle lines.

Yu Yuheng scanned the area frantically. Then, at the edge of the Unit 01 Cliff, he spotted a familiar figure.

Pushing through the crowd, he rushed forward.

"What the hell are you doing here?! We're evacuating—get in the truck! You can't stop your IV treatment right now!"

The man standing at the cliff’s edge was none other than Chen Wei.

Dressed in a military coat, he stood motionless in the bitter wind, gazing up at the towering head of the Pangu Unit 01 Mecha. The nano-ceramic visor was cracked open, adding to the already battle-worn, mournful look of the towering mechanical giant. Snow had accumulated over its hundred-meter-tall frame.

"When my brother died, we were still linked through the neural synchronization system. I felt all of his pain as if it were my own. In a way, I’ve already died once... So this pain means nothing to me."

Yu Yuheng clenched his jaw. "You're a Level-5 Unified Mecha Pilot, once the ace pilot of the White Emperor Aerospace Squadron. You were among the first batch of Emperor Project pilots to fight an S-Class Eerie Entity in real combat. That was a successful trial—the Phoenix faction is still working on building stronger, more advanced Emperor Mechas."

He took a deep breath and continued, "I know you want to die here. But if you really want revenge, then get inside a new mecha and fight back!"

With that, he reached into his coat and pulled out a small object, extending it toward Chen Wei.

Chen Wei frowned. "What’s this?"

Yu Yuheng opened his palm.

In his hand lay a bloodstained Phoenix Emblem. It was engraved with a name, an identification number, and the unit designation.

It was Chen Lie’s badge.

"Lin Xian gave this to me," Yu Yuheng explained. "He found it in the cockpit while installing the bridge connection system."

Chen Wei's pupils contracted sharply at the sight of the badge. He clenched his teeth, his face filled with suppressed grief.

A moment later, he grabbed the badge without another word, turned on his heel, and strode toward the convoy.

"I’m riding in the armed truck."

"The armed truck?!" Yu Yuheng exclaimed. "You still need your IV!"

"The IV gets in the way of me operating the autocannon!"

—

Whooooosh—

The command tent had been emptied. Over a hundred vehicles, carrying nearly three hundred people, were now fully assembled.

Lin Xian and KIKI had returned to their Polar Rover, which he had repaired just in time.

As he opened the door, he froze.

Someone was already in the driver’s seat.

Xiao Qing from the Dragon Mountain No. 1 convoy was gripping the steering wheel, her expression indifferent as she glanced at Lin Xian.

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In the passenger seat, KIKI grinned and waved. "Hello~ Ready to roll?"

Lin Xian frowned. "What’s this about?"

Before anyone could answer, Ning Jing approached from the distance and called out, "Captain Lin, let Xiao Qing drive for you. She’s a skilled driver, and you’ll be busy with command. We’re worried you won’t be able to handle everything at once."

Lin Xian immediately understood and didn’t argue. He nodded at Ning Jing, then glanced at Xiao Qing before taking a seat in the back.

"KIKI, how’s the train holding up?"

"They should be ready," Lin Xian replied. "Shasha moved Sally into Carriage 12—she’s planning to use the Fire God Mecha as a turret from the roof."

KIKI wrinkled her nose. "Tch. That girl’s getting reckless."

"Honestly? It’s a good idea. This way, the Fire God Mecha can move while still providing fire support."

KIKI pursed her lips in thought before nodding. "Yeah, that makes sense."

"Are we moving out?" Xiao Qing asked coldly, her tone so sharp that it seemed to lower the temperature in the car.

Lin Xian rolled down the window, scanning the storm outside. The blizzard, which had intensified half an hour ago, had now weakened significantly.

"Looks like even the heavens are helping us."

BOOM...

The ground trembled once more. In the distance, the sound of snow eruptions could be heard—monsters, buried beneath the ice, beginning to stir.

"Brother Lin! We're waiting on your signal!"

At the head of the formation, Shi Diyuan's All-Terrain Locomotive, equipped with an Electric Traction Engine, had already roared to life. The entire convoy was positioned in a wedge formation, ready to charge.

Vrrrrrrr—

All engines revved in unison.

"We’re all set!"

"The snow’s clearing up! Hahaha!"

"Yeah, the light’s getting brighter too!"

From the right flank, Sun Kai’s voice came through the comms. "All personnel are aboard and ready!"

Lin Xian nodded, his gaze sharpening as he turned to face the snowy battlefield ahead—littered with frozen, piled-up corpses of Snow Wraiths.

He lifted his communicator.

"All units, break through!"

WOOOOOOM!!

At that moment, over a hundred heavy vehicles unleashed an earth-shaking roar.

Treads, skis, and caterpillar tracks churned up massive clouds of snow as the convoy surged forward, a steel juggernaut plowing into the blizzard.

"CHARGE!!" Shi Diyuan bellowed.

In an instant, the armored convoy stormed the frozen wasteland, crushing ice-corpses under their relentless advance.

"Maintain formation—no collisions! Brother Shi, no matter what happens, do NOT stop the train!" Lin Xian's voice rang through the comms.

"Relax! Unless you tell me to stop, I won’t even stop for a goddamn mountain! HAHAHA!"

As the convoy charged along the valley path, monstrous figures erupted from the snow—hundreds, then thousands of Snow Wraiths swarming toward them.

"OPEN FIRE!"

DA-DA-DA-DA-DA-DA!!

VRRRRRRRR—

Machine guns and Gatling turrets roared. Brass casings rained down like hail.

The battle for survival had begun.