Apocalypse: I Built the Infinite Train-Chapter 171: Transformation Begins

After communicating with Ding Junyi, Lin Xian gradually developed a vague understanding of the Black Night.

Under the influence of this force, the surviving humans, like Chen Sixuan, were undergoing unknown evolutions every day. This was thanks to Chen’s increasingly strong heart and faith, which allowed a weak woman to persevere until now.

Lin Xian also briefly communicated with Chen Sixuan and Da Lou. From what he gathered, Da Lou’s evolution was similar to KIKI’s—belonging to the phase of ability users.

It seemed that Da Lou had reached the "Evolution Level" as described in the former Angel Project, allowing him to develop his abilities at a basic level. Even so, Da Lou was already incredibly strong in terms of both strength and recovery, as seen by normal standards.

As for Chen Sixuan, she was subtly changing, primarily in terms of her sensory abilities. After many nights of vigil, she had become incredibly sensitive to even the slightest noise and observations in the Black Night. This was something Lin Xian never expected.

With the research analysis by Ding Junyi, along with the changes in Da Lou and Chen Sixuan, and the addition of the strong-willed Shu Qin, Lin Xian felt his confidence had greatly increased.

Upon disembarking from the train, Lin Xian immediately began inspecting the progress of the train’s modifications.

Although it was daylight, due to the need to dismantle the carriages and the fact that they were in the wild, Lin Xian took extra precautions for safety. He instructed Lu Xingchen and several other convoy members to patrol the area. Even Shasha, the young girl, actively joined the rounds.

With Chen Sixuan and KIKI's assistance, the Infinite Train began to detach each carriage.

This train overhaul was unlike anything before—this was a massive project from the inside out. Fortunately, with Shu Qin’s convoy now onboard, the manpower had significantly increased. The men and women alike were all energized, working in an organized fashion under the direction of Lin Xian, Chen Sixuan, and others.

Lin Xian had the contents of his first carriage removed completely, clearing it out entirely. He planned to convert it into a defense carriage and repurpose the comfortable and fully equipped passenger carriages into a dining car (No. 6) and living carriages (No. 8, 9, and 10). One of the first-class compartments would be reworked into his own modified No. 1 carriage.

His first task was to begin modifying the carriage structure: Carriage No. 2, No. 5, No. 11, and No. 12 all needed openings made for the later construction of lifts, weapon mounts, automatic blast doors, and lift platforms.

Next, he planned to mass-produce the roof armor, side armor, and wing shields to reinforce the entire train, transforming it into an impenetrable steel fortress!

He had no shortage of materials and had even set up a simple gantry crane on the platform. After producing the armor plates, Da Lou and his team would use the crane to assemble, weld, and install bolts, saving Lin Xian a lot of time.

Meanwhile, Shu Qin led the team to unload the supplies from over thirty survivor vehicles. Lin Xian took a quick look and found that there was quite a lot—various firearms, ammunition, food, and equipment, as well as a heavy truck fully loaded with living supplies.

Once these supplies were cleared, Lin Xian planned to use the vehicles for mechanical devouring, upgrading his Mechanical Heart while acquiring more materials.

The advanced materials needed for the 1130 Close-In Weapon System and PX-5 Engineering Robots were not easy to come by. These were high-level items that Lin Xian had never constructed before, unlike simple door panels that could be made on a whim.

At this point, Lin Xian felt like a creator, fabricating thick armor plates out of thin air. They radiated warmth as they were hoisted away by the crane.

The next steps involved the automatic blast doors for Carriages No. 5 and No. 11. Lin Xian used the blueprint for blast doors from the internal security areas of the spaceport.

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These doors would not only offer formidable protection, but they also allowed easy access for passengers—far more effective than relying on the tailboard and cockpit door.

Following that, the lift platforms for Carriages No. 2 and No. 5 would be built, primarily for mounting the machine gun fort on the roof. However, Da Lou used a mobile Gatling gun, and Chen Sixuan opted for a sniper rifle, so there was no need to build a separate gun turret.

Lin Xian’s idea was to create a flexible personnel entrance. Once the platform was raised, a bulletproof hatch would emerge to ensure airtightness. If external fire was required, the hatch could be opened from inside.

For Carriage No. 2, Lin Xian reserved a large space for the later installation of the G3 Electromagnetic Railgun. Like the 1130, it was not small and would need to be built as a retractable system, which posed considerable difficulty.

Additionally, Lin Xian accepted KIKI’s suggestion to add hidden shooting holes to the sides of other carriages, making it possible to fully seal off the interior.

These were all external modifications to the train. On the other side, Chen Sixuan and KIKI led the team to empty out the interior of the train, preparing to catalog all supplies and reorganize the carriages according to the newly determined layout.

The living quarters required the construction of bed frames, dining tables, chairs, storage cabinets, freezers, as well as the installation of bathrooms, water circulation systems, and heating systems—tasks that Lin Xian would take care of with mechanical manufacturing.

To the onlookers, Lin Xian appeared to be a godlike figure.

The components that were once complex and needed industrial setups were now easily handled by him. For example, the previously makeshift living arrangements for Shu Qin’s team, where they had to make do with scrap materials and ropes, were now being replaced with polished, factory-like installations.

Even the space capsule-style living cabins in Carriage No. 2, which KIKI wanted, were simple mechanical structures to Lin Xian. With materials and a blueprint, he could complete it in minutes.

The most important part was that everything could be directly fixed to the train, giving it a professional and pristine look, with none of the shabbiness that had previously plagued them.

The new survivors in the living carriages were now thrilled, adjusting to their new homes with excitement.

"Wow, living here feels so secure."

"We actually have our own rooms now..."

"I can’t believe it, Lin Xian is amazing."

"I absolutely love this train."

As the new survivors eagerly worked to set up their new homes, everyone, regardless of gender, worked together in perfect harmony, contributing to the effort.