139: Sustainable Civilization Mission

However, by this point, Liu Lei couldn't retreat even if he wanted to.

Wouldn't that be openly making a fool of Xinhuo Train and Lu Yang?

If he made a fool of Xinhuo Train and Lu Yang, Liu Lei was certain that he would be the one ultimately made a fool of.

Therefore, he could only brace himself, hoping that Xinhuo Train's strength was like the difficulty of this mission, even stronger than he imagined.

On the other side, after understanding Liu Lei's concerns, Lu Yang also had a good idea of the situation and prepared to appropriately reveal Xinhuo Train's true power to open his eyes.

However, he found that the Strongest Train Captain System interface, just like the last time he opened the faction panel, once again displayed a message notification.

【Sustainable Civilization Mission: Hunt the Zerg.】

【As one of the culprits invading the Train World, the Zerg's destructive power to the environment is comparable to locusts to rice. All Train Captains in the Train World have an obligation to kill these despicable invaders.】

【The current medium-sized secret realm has detected the presence of various insect beasts. Please slaughter them clean. For each one killed, you will receive Civilization Points as a reward. 100 Civilization Points can be automatically exchanged for 1 Civilization Point.】

【Currently detected insect beast species in the secret realm—

1. Raptor: Kill one Raptor of Level 4 and below, reward Civilization Points x1; kill one Level 5 Raptor, reward Civilization Points x2; kill one Level 6 Raptor, reward Civilization Points x4.

2. Baneling (Poisonous Exploding Bug): Kill one Level 5 Baneling, reward Civilization Points x2; kill one Level 6 Baneling, reward Civilization Points x5.

3. Hydralisk: Kill one Level 5 Hydralisk, reward Civilization Points x3; kill one Level 6 Hydralisk, reward Civilization Points x6.

4. Ground Spine Spider: Kill one Level 6 Ground Spine Spider, reward Civilization Points x10.

5. Zerg Swarm Lord: Kill one Zerg Swarm Lord, reward Civilization Points x1000.】

This mission was a completely different type of mission from the Train Captain missions previously issued by the Strongest Train Captain System.

More importantly, through the information revealed by this mission—

Civilization Mission, Zerg, Train World invaders, Civilization Points... these bits and pieces vaguely revealed to Lu Yang that the apocalyptic changes in the Train World were actually related to the so-called Zerg.

Although the revealed information was merely a glimpse, it still made Lu Yang a little more worried about the future.

Damn, in his impression, the Zerg seemed to always rely on human wave tactics!

Those large insects, often as vast as mountains and seas, towering like war fortresses—

With the Zerg's strength, could the Train World really resist them?!

If it couldn't resist, then what would become of him, a small Train Captain who relied on the Train World for survival?

Lu Yang wasn't confident enough to believe that Xinhuo Train's current strength alone could make him invincible.

No matter how powerful the weapons on Xinhuo Train were, they still consumed copper.

Without copper, those machine guns, autocannons, and cannons, regardless of whether they were Level 10, Level 20, or Level 100, would be no different from burning sticks.

Because of the potential crisis in the future.

Lu Yang's mindset suddenly reverted to the fear and anxiety he felt when he first entered the Train World.

Damn it!!

Still not strong enough!!!

So, he had to thoroughly slaughter all these insect beasts in the Yellow Sea Sand Cave.

Because each one represented Civilization Points!!!

And the formidable power of Civilization Points, Lu Yang had already glimpsed after opening the faction panel and unlocking the Civilization Mall and the usage of Civilization Points.

At this moment, the over two-meter tall, entirely bright white miniature mecha standing in the Train Captain's carriage, beside Lu Yang's cockpit, was clear evidence.

It was something Lu Yang had exclusively reinforced using Civilization Points; Xinhuo Train had no related production lines and couldn't produce it.

It looked a bit like the AMP individual combat mecha from the Avatar movie, possessing humanoid limbs, but its mechanical arms were very long, capable of extending to five meters with weapons. The central torso was a hemispherical cockpit completely sealed by heavy armor, and coupled with the bright white optical camouflage coating, it exuded a reassuring sense of black technology.

Just by its appearance, it looked extremely sturdy and reliable.

However, what was even more reliable was its functionality.

【Thorn-Class Individual Combat Mecha】

【Model: Miniature】

【Type: Civilization Point Reinforced Creation】

【Control Methods: 1. Thought Synchronization (Affected by mental reaction speed, capable of executing the most precise control commands, but has high requirements for the operator's physical fitness and mental strength). 2. Autopilot (A relatively simple control method, capable of ensuring the minimum combat power of the miniature mecha, and can switch to thought synchronization control at any time). 3. Remote Command Control (Can command the mecha to fight autonomously via remote commands, but has limitations and is susceptible to electromagnetic interference).】

【Weapon Systems:

Main Weapons: 1. XO-16 Chain Gun (Left), 2. 2.25mm Electromagnetic Accelerator Sniper Rifle (Right).

Secondary Weapons: 1. Small Anti-Air Laser Emitters x2 (Shoulder), 2. Quad Miniature Missile Launchers x2 (Back, Tactical Nuclear Missiles).

Melee Weapons: 1. 3-meter long Clustered High-Energy Cutting Light Blade x1 (Left), 2. 2.5-meter long Electromagnetic Saw Chain Axe x1 (Right).

Defensive Weapons: 1. Small Electromagnetic Shield x1, 2. Psionic Expansion Barrier x1.】

【Attached Components: 1. Low-Altitude Auxiliary Thrusters x2, 2. Phased Array Radar Module x1, 3. Optical Stealth Camouflage Coating x1, 4. Advanced Tactical AI x1, 5. Anti-Detection Stealth Reconnaissance Drone x1, 6. Independent Circulating Ecological Maintenance System x1.】

【Power System: Solid-State Hydrogen Battery Module (100,000 degrees) x1.】

This human-made weapon, full of industrial and technological beauty, could operate normally even in the high-radiation central area after a nuclear explosion, or deep underwater.

Normal operating temperature range: 500 degrees Celsius to -100 degrees Celsius.

More importantly, it had no so-called level restrictions; it seemed to use the physical rules of the Train World before the apocalypse, meaning that regardless of whether it was a Level 1 or Level 9 mutated creature, as long as the miniature mecha's weapon strength could penetrate the opponent's armor, it could inflict damage.

Unlike the post-apocalyptic Train World, where weapons of the same level or higher were required to damage mutated creatures of the same level.

This was also a significant reason why the Train World experienced various human tragedies and suffered continuous defeats at the beginning of the apocalypse.

Because at the dawn of the apocalypse, even the most advanced individual combat weapons representing the technological pinnacle of the Train World before the apocalypse—mechas—could not damage even Level 2 zombies or mutated beasts; it was a complete immunity based on rules.

However, the 【Thorn-Class Miniature Mecha】 that Lu Yang reinforced with Civilization Points was different. Lu Yang had experienced piloting it shortly after reinforcing it. Its low-altitude movement speed, breaking the sound barrier under extreme load, and various weapons and combat systems far exceeded Xinhuo Train's current technological level.

It's no exaggeration to say that with just this one mecha, Lu Yang could thoroughly slaughter Xinhuo Train from top to bottom.

They were simply not on the same level.

In Lu Yang's ultimate contingency plan, even if Xinhuo Train were destroyed, he could rely on this mecha to make a comeback with the Train Order, giving Lu Yang immense confidence in his survival.

But now, the appearance of the Zerg suddenly diminished his confidence.

If the entire world fell, there would be no escape for him.

He couldn't survive in outer space with just this Thorn-Class mecha.

Therefore, he still needed to continue increasing his strength.

And there was an excellent method right now—

Kill all the Zerg in the secret realm.

As long as enough Civilization Points were accumulated.

At worst, he could become a lone wolf and escape!

To live ignobly is not shameful; to be a worthless sacrifice is shameful!