Doomsday: I Build an Infinite Train.

Chapter 407 Unable to be Decomposed
Wow!
In the dark sea fog, the Infinite tightened its preparations and, without lingering, immediately departed from the desolate deep-water port after clearing the blockage on the tracks. Everyone was on high alert, and no one wanted to disturb the terrifying creatures underwater.

The Heterogeneous Cube on the Infinite shielded it from the chill of the port. With its engines roaring, it sped into ocean orbit, rapidly traversing an area shrouded in sea fog.

Numerous signs of a struggle appeared on the track. In the darkness, a completely burned-out doomsday train suddenly appeared, blocking the main track. Upon seeing this, Lin Xian immediately shouted, "Ryunosuke, clear the way!"

"it is good!"

Above the engine, Ryunosuke was already prepared. He pointed his sword at his brow and then forward, letting out a muffled groan and pointing with his hand. A powerful force surged forth, directly lifting several carriages of the train that were blocking the tracks into the sea. The enormous dragging inertia began to pull the carriages in front of him into the deep sea as well.

Empty!
A series of loud metallic explosions rang out, followed by the sound of huge waves crashing into the sea as the train carriage plunged into the ocean.

In the cockpit of the Infinite, Lin Xian immediately urged the train to accelerate at full speed. The Infinite's armor and ice-breaking shield shoveled through all kinds of debris and debris, sparks flying, and it charged straight out.

At that moment, the enormous roar seemed to have attracted the sea to stir, with waves rising one after another, and a heart-stopping tearing sound came from the entire deep-water harbor behind, as if it were being pushed by some giant wave.

“Something has climbed onto the Takkur deep-water port,” Chen Sixuan said at this moment.

"Do not care!"

Lin Xian completely ignored what was behind him and urged the Infinite to accelerate wildly. At this moment, all the team members were also on alert for the surrounding sea fog.

There's movement in the water.

Inside the cockpit of the final Giant Whale 03E heavy gas turbine locomotive, Monica used her powers to detect all the unusual movements in the sea fog and said into the communicator, "But they're not following us."

Hearing Monica's words, Lin Xian still dared not relax and focused on driving the Infinite Speedway.

As they emerged from the vast ruins of the deep-water port, the tracks ahead gradually became clear and clean. After the Infinity sped along for more than ten minutes, the turbulent waves on the sea gradually calmed down, and the surrounding sea fog began to thin. Soon after, the light began to brighten, and Lin Xian could once again see the clear sky and the azure sea.

"We're out of that foggy area."

"so close……"

“Those sea fogs looked very unusual; I think it’s very likely that they were released by underwater creatures.”

"Maintain a safe speed, Viola. Conduct drone patrols and maintain the patrol section for the first two kilometers." Lin Xian slowed down his sprint and handed over the train driving to Viola. Dozens of high-speed patrol drones flew in a chain formation, quickly inspecting the track conditions ahead of the Infinite, and then transmitting the data back to Viola via the information link node.

In this way, the Infinity can have an extremely wide field of vision while maintaining high speed, and can respond promptly if it encounters track problems.

Lin Xian then arrived at carriage number 2. KIKI was still using her powerful supernatural abilities to control the metal die, looking very focused. Ding Junyi, whom Lin Xian had called over, had been observing for a long time.

"How was it?" Lin Xian asked.

"What do you mean, how is it?" KIKI's eyes gleamed faintly as she carefully controlled the situation. "Although I can lift this thing, I can't be careless at all. The control area is too small; even I have to concentrate, otherwise, if it falls..."

"The train is about to be smashed through," Ding Junyi said.

Sasha also came over at this moment, looking at the metal die floating in the air with curiosity, and asked, "Does this thing really weigh a thousand tons? What does that mean?"

“Our train doesn’t even weigh a thousand tons right now.” Lin Xian looked at the strange object with a serious expression and said, “But this thing is equivalent to compressing the entire Infinite train into a volume of 1 cubic centimeter.”

“Most importantly, an object of this mass should not exist on Earth.” Ding Junyi put her hands in her pockets and looked at Lin Xian calmly, saying, “The natural environment of Earth cannot maintain such an extreme state of matter. This density can only exist stably by relying on neutron degeneracy pressure or black hole-level gravity. In theory, without any constraints, this metal would undergo extremely violent changes, and its destructive power would be no less than that of a nuclear bomb.”

"so smart?"

Lin Xian frowned and looked at the metal die. It was smooth all over, with a silver metallic luster. There seemed to be some iron filings floating in the dust on the outer layer. Otherwise, it was very clean and was quietly suspended in the air under KIKI's invisible mental power.

"This thing doesn't show any fluctuations in spirit energy, nor does it have any characteristics of a forbidden object. How can it have such properties?"

Ding Junyi shook her head: "The characteristics of the forbidden objects we observed before were all mutations caused by the invasion of dark energy on the original objects on Blue Star, but this thing is obviously not, because such a substance cannot exist on Blue Star."

She walked forward and looked at the metal die, saying...

"But the problem is that this thing is clearly man-made, not a natural object."

“That’s why it’s strange,” KIKI added. “It’s a die with a human-made pattern, but it’s not something we can make. That’s very weird.”

Ding Junyi adjusted her glasses and said, "Based on my limited knowledge, the ability to manufacture such an item means that technology has achieved absolute control over the microscopic structure and can manipulate the strong nuclear force, which ranks first among the four fundamental forces of the universe. Ordinary matter relies on electromagnetic force to maintain its structure, while such matter can maintain its specially shaped form without the influence of extreme gravity. Its atomic nuclei are very likely locked by the strong nuclear force, with all protons/neutrons tightly packed together without any gaps, in order to achieve such compression."

"So powerful, could it be a creation of a dark civilization?" KIKI asked in surprise.

Ding Junyi shook her head: "I don't know about that, but we discovered in the Star Abyss that the dark civilization is carrying out 'dimensional transformation' on our world, which can cause regional gravitational expansion effects. It's understandable that they have such technology."

Lin Xian and KIKI were speechless after hearing this.

"Dr. Ding, are you saying that those monsters in the dark can actually create high technology that is far more advanced than that of humans?!" Sasha couldn't help but ask.

Ding Junyi shrugged: "At least for now, there is no other explanation."

"My God, this is terrifying." KIKI frowned. "We've always thought that the Star Abyss was just filled with those horrible monsters, that it was an alien invasion. If they possess this kind of advanced technology, do we humans still have any chance of winning?"

"Yeah, if the Dark Civilization is so powerful, how come they only slaughter humans with some seemingly mindless beasts and monsters? Do they even have 'intelligence'?" Sasha asked, her eyes wide.

"No need to think about it, there definitely is."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xian took a deep breath and said, "From what we've encountered so far, those above S-rank all possess a certain level of intelligence and behavioral logic, making them true dark creatures. Although they appear to be monsters, they can actually defend against nuclear weapons and possess red mist and defensive force fields against kinetic weapons. These abilities are unlike those of ordinary living beings. Moreover, the power of the dark invasion has given humans powerful superpowers. To some extent, the dark civilization must possess the power to control some kind of powerful energy."

Ding Junyi nodded: "Yes, and we are used to understanding the logic of the dark civilization with human thinking, which is actually wrong."

She looked at Lin Xian: "Remember when I told you that S-rank and above are very likely to be the real dark creatures?"

"Mm," Lin Xian nodded in response.

"This statement is not entirely accurate. It should be said that S-class beings are individual organisms with the ability to think like a human brain, and are significantly different from other bizarre entities created by the Mother Nest. If we compare bizarre entities to drones with 'blood essence' batteries, then S-class beings should belong to the existence of the Dark Civilization. However, this does not mean that S-class beings are intelligent entities of the Dark Civilization."

Ding Junyi took a deep breath: "I dare to guess that S-class beings are very likely also created by dark civilizations, some kind of clone or hound, except that such beings can control the strange entities on a limited scale, and have a dark energy cell structure that can absorb all dark energy."

Lin Xian agreed, saying, "Yes, a civilization capable of interstellar travel and dimensional manipulation cannot simply be a monster invasion. These monsters and strange entities are tools used to wipe out humanity. Professor Ye mentioned this point when we talked before. However, what we don't know is why the dark civilization would do this, its motives, its purpose, and from a human logic perspective, given their technological level, it's impossible for humanity to resist for a hundred days..." "Yes."

Ding Junyi looked at the metal die: "For example, this die. If it were a weapon, all the current defensive measures of human civilization would be reduced to ashes. In front of this thing, any solid defense is just air."

"If this die were to fall at meteorite speed, the kinetic energy it would generate would be at least in the hundreds of millions of gigabytes, equivalent to millions of tons of TNT. That alone is something we cannot withstand."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xian recalled the four words "No Resistance Allowed" on the photovoltaic wing of Nantianmen, and his heart felt heavy.

He looked solemnly at the metal die and said...

"The question now is... why is this a die?"

wow...

The Infinite sped along its ocean tracks under a clear sky. Inside the carriage, Lin Xian and the others hadn't reached any conclusions, so he transferred the metal dice into the Black Star Forge space to study them in detail.

Inside the Black Star Forge, Lin Xian stared at the floating metal dice and muttered to himself.

"Thank goodness for the Black Star Forge, otherwise we wouldn't know where to put this 1000-ton thing..."

KIKI had to expend a lot of energy to focus on using her superpower to lift the die. Without the Black Star Forge, Lin Xian didn't know what material to use to lift the thousand-ton die, which would definitely put a lot of pressure on the carriage. Now he understood that the crack on the platform was not pierced through, but rather that the thing naturally sank and tore the ground apart. Because if it had fallen from the sky, according to Ding Junyi, the entire Taku Deepwater Port would have ceased to exist.

"What kind of civilization could create such a thing, and what is its purpose?"

He immediately tried to use his mechanical abilities to scan, but in an instant, Lin Xian couldn't help but change his expression slightly.

Because his mechanical abilities were not reacting at this moment!

The Mechanical Heart offered no indication of whether it could be decomposed and devoured, nor did it show any sign of its energy being drained; it simply... remained completely unresponsive...

"what……"

Lin Xian frowned. He wanted to try to devour and decompose this material, but even scanning it didn't work. This was the first time the Mechanical Heart had encountered such a situation. The Heterogeneous Cube and the containment device containing the heavy suspension fluid obtained from SIID had both experienced similar situations before, but the latter two clearly showed some reaction. However, this one showed no reaction at all, as if the Mechanical Heart couldn't recognize the existence of this thing at all.

"What's happening here……"

Undeterred, Lin Xian continued his attempts. He directly activated the mechanical devouring program in the Black Star Forge, but it was still ineffective. So, he created a metal box that completely enclosed it and attached it to a mechanical device, then tried to devour it again.

However, as the mechanical devouring process began, the mechanical device was quickly broken down into materials and thrown into the decomposition space, but the metal die remained untouched.

Lin Xian was immediately at a loss. It seemed that this thing was even more bizarre than he had imagined. He stared at the six dots on the die, his expression thoughtful.

"Why would a civilization of this level need to create a die? What is its purpose?"

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xian tried to reach out and touch one side of the metal die in the zero-gravity space. As soon as his fingertips touched it, he felt an extreme coldness and smoothness. The die was also slightly rotated by his push, and a number slowly turned towards him.

【3】

Lin Xian stared at it for a while, then gave up.

Emerging from the Black Star Forge space, Lin Xian slowly opened his eyes. Inside the cockpit, Chen Sixuan asked him, "You didn't tell Chu Yan about this, did you?"

"Not for now," Lin Xian said calmly.

Chen Sixuan took a deep breath: "Are you worried that it will have a negative impact on the Phoenix Society and the survivors?"

"Not entirely. It's just telling them that it's pointless now; we can't study it and we can't draw any conclusions," Lin Xian said, looking ahead. "Besides making Chairman Chu's prediction that 'humanity is doomed to fail' seem even more powerful..."

Chen Sixuan's expression was complicated: "As we gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into us. The more we discover these things, the more despair we feel."

Lin Xian looked at the calm sea surface as the train sped by, and then fell silent.

After a while, he suddenly asked Chen Sixuan.

"Professor Chen, do you think it's possible that besides the Dark Civilization and human civilization, there is another kind of civilization?"

Chen Sixuan was surprised by his idea: "How do you know?"

Lin Xian said calmly, "The power of the Star Abyss far exceeds our imagination. Time expansion and dimensional transformation have caused all of humanity to mutate and awaken superpowers. I think that the Star Abyss is not just a place with strange entities. Why are there 13 Star Abysses? They are not even afraid of nuclear bombs. It should be very easy for them to exterminate all of humanity."

"I agree with Professor Ye's deduction. It is because of the counterattack of humans in Dawn City, the information asymmetry between civilizations, and this chain of suspicion that humans have achieved this delicate balance. However, Professor Ye and I have also discussed that the premise of this balance is actually somewhat contradictory to the initial outbreak of the Apocalypse."

“I understand what you mean,” Chen Sixuan said. “Logically speaking, if an advanced civilization wants to invade Blue Star, the hunter should observe and understand the prey. But the current situation is that after the disaster, when humanity is struggling to survive in the darkness, we have discovered that the dark civilization may also be suspicious of us and there is an information asymmetry. I think… that’s why you and Professor Ye are both concerned about the dark civilization’s motives for coming to Blue Star.”

Lin Xian nodded: "So I was thinking, could there be another civilization, or some other existence, that has some kind of constraint on human civilization or dark civilization? Of course, this is just my very optimistic idea. Otherwise, I can't imagine how we could use cannons and lasers to create strategic deterrence for a civilization that has the ability to modify dimensions."

Chen Sixuan remained silent upon hearing this, pondering Lin Xian's words carefully.

The wind howled, and ahead, the dark shadow of land appeared on the distant coastline. As the train moved forward, it became clear that it was not land, but a huge island.

Haiyan Island is the largest island in the western Pacific Ocean besides the Republic Islands and Black Island. The island chain includes hundreds of small islands of varying sizes, with the main island covering an area of ​​nearly 20,000 square kilometers. Haiyan City was once a famous tourist city with a population of over one million and boasts stunning white sand beaches.

Before Kelin could even see the island in its entirety, he was drawn to the large amount of floating debris in the sea below. He went to the porthole and looked out. In the sea, various planks, suitcases, oil drums, clothes, plastic and other debris stretched for hundreds of kilometers from both sides of the coast. Even before entering the island, a heavy apocalyptic atmosphere wafted over.

The orbit around the star began to widen. The warning lines on both sides of the guide bridge railing along the orbit had long since faded. The yellow and black striped isolation zone rustled in the salty sea breeze, with "No Entry" and "Infected Zone" scrawled on it in red paint. Several corpses wearing hazmat suits lay slumped beside the roadblocks, their masks shattered, revealing dried skulls.

Chi.

The Infinite slowly slowed down and came to a stop. Ahead, dozens of trains of various types blocked the tracks leading to the island. The place was deathly silent, and some of the doomsday trains had dried bloodstains on their outer armor.

Lin Xian opened the car door. The sea breeze whipped up posters that read "Black Disaster Arrives, Nationwide Quarantine" as they swept across the air above the trains. Behind the leaning guardrails lay mountains of corpses, and these decomposed bodies all seemed to be facing the same direction...

Escape the island!

(End of this chapter)