Apocalypse: I Build A Doomsday Train
Chapter 372 - 256 Storm Frequency (12,000-word update—thanks again to the leader of ’That Touch of Sadness’ alliance! Please vote for monthly tickets)_2

Chapter 372: Chapter 256 Storm Frequency (12,000-word update—thanks again to the leader of ’That Touch of Sadness’ alliance! Please vote for monthly tickets)_2

Lin Xian slightly opened his eyes, and at this moment, the Mechanical Heart finally activated!

Bang!

The power of the Mechanical Heart touched the iron giant amidst the wind and snow, and at that instant, it seemed like a silent massive tremor reverberated between the depths of the Trakama Ice Valley and the world of the Extreme Cold Vortex!

Lin Xian did not scan the blueprints. He knew there was no time to solve such a massive mechanical structure, so he directly let the Mechanical Heart spread over the No.1 Machine, using his personal perception to replace the Mechanical Heart’s scanning analysis, attempting to cover the entire No.1 Machine.

The advantage of doing so was that he could ’feel’ the industrial giant in an extremely short time without expending too much effort, relying on his current understanding of machinery to uncover the issues with the mecha.

Buzz buzz buzz~

The Mechanical Heart was like a moving sensory perspective from the heavens, flowing from the hidden folding high-frequency blade chain sword under the wrist of the No.1 Machine to the six cylindrical extreme energy capacitors behind the plasma gun, stretching all the way across the shoulder armor. The body over a hundred meters high adopted a multi-surface torso joint, with the niobium-titanium superconducting loop at the chest reactor inhaling and exhaling orange-yellow pulses. When the perception dipped into the knee joint’s magnetic rheological fluid transmission chamber, time suddenly collapsed into a fluid. He witnessed the hydraulic rod drawing a Möbius strip in four-dimensional space, with each friction of the nano-bearing creating new parallel universes. In his perceptive mind, this No.1 Machine stood in complete form under the aurora of the Ice Valley.

"Whew~"

Amidst the wind and snow, Lin Xian exhaled a long breath of cold air.

When he swept past the inside of the No.1 Machine’s sensory cockpit, he finally knew that this mecha had an official name: Pangu.

At this moment, an inexplicable feeling of heroic grandeur surged in his chest, as if his understanding of machinery reached a higher state of mind.

KIKI was beside him, using her superpower to shield Lin Xian from the wind and snow, fearing that the raging cold winds might affect his judgment. Seeing Lin Xian open his eyes at this time, she couldn’t help but ask in surprise, "So fast, how is it?"

Lin Xian replied in a deep voice, "The external main structure, except for the tear on the nano ceramic plate window on the left arm and to the head, is basically undamaged. However, I noticed that the tear on the head seems to have damaged part of the main engine inside, which might be a big problem."

KIKI responded, "You mean the main control system might be damaged?"

Lin Xian nodded, analyzing, "Earlier, to frighten off the Monster Tide, the No.1 Machine activated the nuclear power energy core. I was puzzled when we went inside, wondering why it was necessary to connect the main control system to start the energy core. Now it seems it was probably for the manual control of firing, bridging, and other subsystems originally managed by the AI system..."

"Then how dare they start this mecha?" KIKI was shocked and dismayed, "In such circumstances, even if more Level 5 state drivers come, it’d be useless. So many subsystems relying entirely on experience and manual control? Chen Wei might just get a brain hemorrhage before even getting the mecha to stand up."

Lin Xian pondered slightly. He couldn’t fathom how Chen Wei managed to bear the burden of this mecha alone. The entire mecha consisted of at least millions of sensors and controllers, integrated into dozens or even hundreds of control units, then comprehensively controlled by the AI, making the state simulation operation complex enough for drivers. It was hard to imagine such a complex system being manually operated and what level of mental load and willpower was needed.

"So, you really can’t fix it?" KIKI asked at this moment.

Lin Xian shook his head with a wry smile, "Impossible. Even if given enough time, I could only fix those mechanical damages, perhaps manage the tear on the left arm, but I cannot fix the AI main system."

"Then what now?" KIKI frowned, "The people in our vehicle are still waiting for us. If it gets to night, they’re bound to run into some trouble."

Seeing KIKI’s worried expression, Lin Xian was slightly surprised. This lass was actually concerned about the safety of the entire vehicle now...

"Don’t worry. Not being able to fix the mecha doesn’t mean there are no other options. Didn’t I say before Brother Shi took us to meet Leader Yu that I likely couldn’t handle this mecha?"

Hearing this, KIKI looked at Lin Xian, "So, you do have another way?"

"Yes, but..."

Lin Xian frowned, glanced at the time on his watch, focused and pondered for a second, then beckoned KIKI with his finger, "Quick, I need you to help me."

...

Time moved to 15:00 in the afternoon, as the wind and snow intensified. The defensive line around the No.1 Machine in the Trakama Ice Valley formed a narrow arc. Besides those like Shi Deyuan supporting from branches, the entire convoy also poured out. These people were initially heading to Xilan City, but now were stuck in such a predicament.

On the Dragon Mountain No.1 all-terrain drive train, Shi Deyuan and a group of comrades were preparing ammunition. Ning Jing counted the numbers, then approached Shi Deyuan with a solemn face.

"Lao Shi, regardless, we must charge once before dark. So many people are now only looked after by Lu Yong at Dragon Mountain No.1. If caught in a demon tide, it’ll probably be disastrous."

Shi Deyuan loaded a belt of ammunition into the drum, paused, then said, "Leader Yu and Commander Sun said they are urgently discussing a plan. They’ll call everyone in a bit. We have to gamble before dark for sure. However, if it weren’t for that giant Black Insect being intimidated by this mecha, we really wouldn’t have any other way."