Translator: AnubisTL
Once a train reaches Tier 3, it can undergo Class Change.
There are two Class Change paths available:
Mechanical Train: As the name suggests, this type of train is entirely composed of mechanical components, similar to the train they currently possess. It boasts high destructive power and relies on resource mining for upgrades.Flesh Train: This train is far more unique. All its components are crafted from flesh. For example, the "Flesh Spider Leg" is no longer a mechanized spider leg but a spider leg made entirely of flesh.
All accessories undergo Demonic Modification in the Tier 3 Crafting Table to become "Flesh Series Accessories."
What sets this train apart is its remarkable regenerative ability.
Any damaged accessory requires no repair. It will rapidly self-heal within a short time. Moreover, upgrading the train or its accessories requires no resource mining. Instead, it relies solely on monster flesh.
Continuous monster slaying is essential.
The entire train resembles a Cthulhu-esque serpentine creature, with all its accessories crafted from flesh, even the carriages themselves.
Even the heavy machine gun will be Demonic Modified into a flesh-based version.
Mechanical Trains cannot accommodate Flesh Series accessories, and Flesh Trains cannot accommodate Mechanical Series accessories.
After a brief conversation, the Tier 3 Train Conductor retreated, leaving him to join the others in their lively discussion about the future.
"..."
Chen Mang narrowed his eyes, absorbing the information from the Train Radio. While the senior Conductor hadn't fully explained the advantages and disadvantages of Flesh Trains versus Mechanical Trains, Chen Mang could vaguely guess at some of the differences.
It had to be more than just the self-healing ability.
For instance—
There must be exclusive accessories for Flesh Trains and Mechanical Trains.
For example, the Flesh Train's early-game upgrade speed would undoubtedly be much faster. Encountering a single zombie horde could provide enough components to upgrade several accessories. However, its upgrade speed would inevitably slow down later on. After all, there were only so many monsters, and while their origin remained a mystery, they certainly couldn't compare to the constantly refreshing and randomly spawning resources.
Chen Mang needed high-grade resource mines, and the Flesh Train required high-grade monsters for its Flesh supply.
For him, the Flesh Train was clearly unsuitable. He needed enough resources for Infinite Upgrades, but there wouldn't be enough high-grade monsters for him to kill.
"Hoo..."
Chen Mang took a deep breath, switched off the Train Radio, and prepared to sleep. While he didn't know what the first phase of the Train Class Change would entail, having a sufficiently powerful train was always the right choice in this world, no matter what happened.
Currently, the train was in good condition in all aspects.
Except for its lack of sufficient offensive capabilities.
The Vehicle Blade was excellent, but it was still a close-range weapon. For a train, close-range combat was usually a last resort. He needed to finish mining this iron ore quickly and move on to the Copper Ore.
He needed to craft enough heavy machine gun bullets to feel truly secure.
Once his train reached Tier 3 and had sufficient firepower, he could venture into the High-Tier Zone. High-Tier Trains were prohibited from entering low-Tier regions, but low-Tier trains were permitted to enter the High-Tier Zone.
Of course, almost no low-Tier trains ever dared to do so. It would be like walking straight into death. In the Iron Ridge Wasteland, a Tier 3 Man-Eating Spider was already considered a mini-boss. But in the High-Tier Zone, a Tier 3 Man-Eating Spider might be as common as any other monster.
When he thought about it, the High-Tier Zone was filled with monsters dozens of meters tall. The thought alone sent shivers down his spine. He decided to finish mining all the resources in the Iron Ridge Wasteland first.
In a way, he was lucky to have transmigrated into a low-Tier region. It gave him a chance to build his empire. If he had transmigrated into the High-Tier Zone, his chances of success would have been slim.
The next day.
As soon as dawn broke, the slaves began their morning routine, rising to the deafening beat of DJ music.
Chen Mang remained at the control panel, continuing his train construction. His sole mission for the time being was to mine resources, build his train, and then venture out into the world.
The objective was clear.
However, when Chen Mang instinctively glanced at the Train Radio, he found it was buzzing with excitement again. A group of Tier 2 Elite Monsters, goblins, had appeared in the Iron Ridge Wasteland.
These humanoid creatures were entirely green, with sharp ears and grotesque faces. Armed with swords and knives, they were all Tier 2 monsters.
These Tier 2 goblins were escorting a Tier 1 goblin carrying a golden cloth pouch. They were crossing the Iron Ridge Wasteland from its edge, heading straight for the Mohe Hills. Killing the Tier 1 goblin would drop rare resources and a chance to obtain a yellow-grade Component Blueprint.
This news sent many into a frenzy.
Yellow-grade Component Blueprints could be upgraded to Tier 5, unlocking an Overpowered Effect.
Overpowered Effects were almost never bad.
The exact route of these goblins was unknown, but it was confirmed that there were multiple teams, not just one.
"..."
Chen Mang's expression turned slightly strange as he looked at the screen next to the train control panel. A line of pinned red text had appeared at the top:
"Today, several groups of goblins will escort goblin merchants to the Mohe Hills."
"Killing a goblin merchant yields rare resources and a small chance of dropping a yellow-grade Accessory Blueprint. Among these merchants, one is exceptionally wealthy. Killing this incognito goblin merchant will grant even greater rewards."
"This incognito goblin merchant will also take a more concealed route, nearly impossible for anyone to detect."
"Looks a bit like a mission posting, doesn't it?" Chen Mang mused, resting his chin in his hand. This world was truly starting to resemble a game more and more. Even random missions like this ambush had appeared. Where did these goblins even come from?
What were they doing running around the Mohe Hills?
He shook his head, not giving it much thought. He had no intention of getting involved. Besides, without specific coordinates, searching the vast Iron Ridge Wasteland aimlessly would take forever.
Moreover, he felt no particular excitement about it. It was just an Overpowered Effect, and he already had nine of them.
Really, was it worth it?
In truth, Overpowered Effects weren't all that impressive. They weren't overwhelmingly powerful, so there was no need to get so worked up over them. Once you had enough of them, you just got used to it.
Meanwhile—
Deep beneath the wasteland's surface, a short goblin was operating a three-carriage train equipped with a drill. The drill spun rapidly ahead, effortlessly boring a tunnel for the train to speed through.
Inside the train, dozens of goblins with savage expressions, brandishing knives and swords, sat cross-legged around a goblin wearing a golden cloak.
"Hmph," the goblin at the control panel sneered, glancing at the crimson wanted alert flashing on the screen. "I don't believe anyone can find me down here, six thousand meters underground."
"Foolish humans," he muttered.
(End of the Chapter)
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