The United States, Russia, and Huaxia, the three countries with the strongest military power on Earth, each dispatched an aircraft carrier fleet.
Centered around the aircraft carrier, the fleet carried dozens of carrier-based aircraft, their jet-black, gleaming metal hulls dazzling in the sunlight.
Surrounding the aircraft carrier were over a dozen warships, including destroyers, frigates, and supply ships.
This was the most powerful naval sword on Earth, the aircraft carrier fleet!
A single aircraft carrier fleet could threaten an entire coastal nation, and even defeat one was not impossible.
Now, with the nations of Earth united and dispatching three aircraft carrier fleets simultaneously, it was evident how much importance they placed on the new continent.
As the warships converged, officers from various countries boarded a vessel to discuss plans for exploring this new continent.
"Just send the aircraft carrier fleets directly into the new continent. With our most powerful weapons, what do we need to fear from unknown dangers?"
Serris, the US representative, declared with immense pride.
A few days prior, with only a dozen warships, he wouldn't have had the confidence to enter the new continent directly.
But now that the mighty aircraft carrier fleets had arrived, why should they fear those supposedly invulnerable mountain goats? A single missile from a warship could eliminate them.
"What Serris said is correct. We have three aircraft carrier fleets, carrying over a hundred fighter jets. Even if there are powerful unknown creatures on the new continent, we have nothing to worry about. We can simply eliminate them,"
Visen, the British officer, agreed wholeheartedly.
Several days had passed since the cruise ship went missing, and the royal family's demands were becoming increasingly urgent. If he didn't act soon, someone else might be sent to replace him.
Deng He, the Huaxia representative, also nodded and said,
"I agree with your assessment. We cannot delay any longer, or the missing Nix will truly be in danger."
There were many Huaxia citizens who had gone missing along with the cruise ship, and they were people of status. Huaxia could not simply stand by and do nothing.
At this moment, an expert rushed in and announced, "Everyone, the situation has changed. The fog in that sea area has completely dispersed."
"Now, from the outside, we can clearly see the outline of the new continent!"
Before the aircraft carriers arrived, this expert and his team had been diligently monitoring the foggy sea area. The fog had thinned day by day, and by today, it had completely vanished, leaving everything in full view.
Visen's expression brightened. "Excellent! With the fog gone, the issue of obstructed vision is resolved. This way, the aircraft carrier fleets won't have to worry about getting lost in the foggy waters."
Their greatest concern had been the possibility of the aircraft carrier fleets losing contact after entering the fog, becoming disoriented and unable to find their bearings. Now that the problem was solved, their fleets could strike directly at the heart of the matter.
"The fog has dissipated, so has the communication signal problem been resolved?" Deng He inquired.
The expert's face grew grave, and he shook his head.
"The signal issue has not been resolved. Any area near the new continent causes all electronic signals to mysteriously disappear. After multiple analyses, we hypothesize that the new continent possesses a unique magnetic field that can block all signals from Earth."
The fog was unrelated to the signal loss; the new continent itself was the true cause.
The officers were startled, never expecting the new continent to be so bizarre, possessing its own signal-blocking capabilities. Did this mean all electronic devices would become useless upon arrival? This was truly troublesome!
"It's not all bad. This was within our expectations. At the very least, with the fog gone, our navy's visibility will not be hindered," Deng He stated, considering it a favorable development.
They had initially planned to send the aircraft carrier fleets directly into the foggy waters, but with the fog's dissipation, one less obstacle remained.
"In that case, let's not delay any further. Let the troops set foot on that new continent and conquer it completely!" Serris exclaimed, his eyes burning with ambition.
A new continent, especially one rich in rare earth elements, was a veritable treasure trove. The United States was determined to claim it. Although they would have to share some with Huaxia, Russia, and other countries, the lion's share would still go to the US. Moreover, this was only temporary; as more valuable resources were discovered on the new continent, they would all belong to the United States. After all, this new continent had appeared in the Pacific Ocean, close to US waters. If it didn't belong to the US, who else could it belong to?
Deng He was aware that the higher authorities had ceded the majority of the benefits to the United States, and he felt a twinge of dissatisfaction. However, there was nothing that could be done. The United States was still the strongest power on Earth. Although Huaxia was diligently catching up, it still lacked a bit and would need another decade or so. More importantly, the new continent was too peculiar, appearing so suddenly on Earth. This compelled all countries' leadership to take it seriously, making cooperation the best option.
"Order the warships to set sail towards the new continent!"
"Remember, prioritize the search and rescue of the missing Nix, which carries over two hundred passengers whose fate is unknown!" Deng He commanded, and the representatives of the other countries nodded in agreement.
If the passengers on the cruise ship were ordinary civilians, they might not have paid as much attention, focusing solely on exploring the new continent. However, the passengers on the ship were all people of considerable standing, holding some influence in their respective countries, which forced them to take the matter seriously.
The representatives returned to their respective national fleets. The joint navy, led by the United States, Huaxia, and Russia, began to consolidate, forming a 'sharp sword' on the vast, rolling sea! The US aircraft carrier fleet charged forward, followed closely by the Huaxia and Russian fleets, with over a dozen supply ships trailing behind. A total of over a hundred warships, like a sharp sword, plunged into the wilderness!
Above the fleet, a helicopter circled, following the fleet deep into the new continent. This was a war correspondent from the Earth Times, broadcasting live to netizens worldwide from the helicopter.
On the Bo Wen platform, as the Earth Times' live stream began, a massive influx of netizens immediately flooded in. These netizens came from all over the world, their numbers astonishingly large, nearly overwhelming the servers. Fortunately, the Earth Times had already notified the Bo Wen staff to temporarily increase server capacity, preventing the live stream from crashing. Within seconds of the broadcast starting, the number of viewers exceeded fifty million, an incredibly terrifying figure that continued to grow rapidly. Soon, the number of viewers reached hundreds of millions, and the entire live stream instantly became lively.
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