At the same time, high-level officials in other countries also issued orders.
Elite special forces began to assemble, and the most advanced weapons and equipment were prepared, rushing towards the waters of the new continent.
The news was posted on blogs, instantly igniting netizens' emotions.
"Amazing! Over a dozen countries are dividing the new continent together, is the Earth going to be revitalized?"
"Such a large continent, the resources must be abundant, this is truly getting rich!"
"Not necessarily, didn't you see the goats that even missiles couldn't kill? Perhaps the new continent is full of these things, and it will be a disaster for Earth if they come out."
"What's there to be afraid of? A portable missile is not a real missile. I don't believe any carbon-based life form can withstand a salvo of rocket launchers!"
"We'll just wait for the follow-up. By the way, has everyone forgotten the missing Nix?"
"Of course not. The rescue team has been searching for the Nix, but there's been no progress yet."
"..."
At the edge of the misty sea, warships from various countries still did not dare to enter the mist.
Instead, they dispatched assault boats again to search for the Nix and to scout the new continent from afar.
Only when the elite special forces from various countries arrived would they begin the formal exploration of this new continent!
...
In the Eastern Region of the Great Wilderness, within the Eastern Garrison's camp.
The deputy general reported the intelligence gathered today from observing the humans on the iron ship to Fan Cheng, and then added:
"General, those humans never displayed any extraordinary powers from beginning to end, they were just like ordinary mortals."
"However, I believe they might be faking it. After all, they have so many treasures that we cannot understand, so they shouldn't be simple."
He was referring to the lifeboats, mobile phones, and other technological products.
In his eyes, these items were similar to magical treasures, all possessing miraculous functions.
Fan Cheng frowned upon hearing this.
He also didn't quite believe that those people were ordinary mortals.
Could people who came from the Endless Sea be simple?
Moreover, there were so many incomprehensible 'treasures.' It was possible they were using illusions.
"You did well, being so cautious and not disturbing those people," Fan Cheng approved of his deputy's actions.
Now, the humans were in the open, while they were in the dark. The situation was very favorable to them.
Bai Zhan said carelessly, "What's all the fuss about? Do people from the Endless Sea have two heads? What are we afraid of?"
"I think the garrison should just crush them. We'll know who's stronger and who's weaker after a fight!"
The deputy general knew Bai Zhan's temper was fiery, and he said sheepishly, "Those people don't have two heads, they look just like us."
"If they don't have two heads, then what are we afraid of? Let me go and meet them!" Bai Zhan rubbed his hands, eager to fly over and have a real showdown with those people.
Fan Cheng was startled and quickly stopped Bai Zhan. Otherwise, this guy would really go and spar with those people.
"Don't be too impulsive! His Majesty ordered us to treat them with caution and not to reveal ourselves prematurely. Are you not even listening to His Majesty's words?" Fan Cheng frowned.
Hearing "His Majesty," Bai Zhan stopped in his tracks, but he was still displeased and said, "Hmph! His Majesty also told us to act according to circumstances."
Even so, he no longer suggested directly going to spar with the people from the Endless Sea.
He might not obey Fan Cheng, but he was extremely obedient to His Majesty's orders.
Fan Cheng said, "The opportunity is not yet right. We know too little about the Endless Sea, so we must proceed with caution."
"However, we can't be too cautious, or we'll become turtles. Let's observe for a few more days, and then we'll send someone to probe them."
Bai Zhan nodded, agreeing with Fan Cheng's plan.
"But shouldn't we report to His Majesty first? Perhaps His Majesty has other ideas?"
Fan Cheng nodded, "That is essential. I plan to report all the details about the people of the Endless Sea to His Majesty. His Majesty is knowledgeable and might recognize something."
Bai Zhan and the others deeply agreed.
His Majesty's knowledge was something they greatly admired. There were many things they didn't know, but His Majesty could explain them clearly and even analyze their intricacies.
In the academies of Da Qian, many textbooks were personally compiled by His Majesty, which earned the admiration of the civil officials in the court!
At this moment, the deputy general suddenly said, "General, those bottles and jars salvaged from the Endless Sea, should we also send them to the imperial capital for His Majesty to inspect..."
Before he could finish, he saw Fan Cheng's face turn ashen, and he immediately stopped speaking, not daring to continue.
"Are you trying to dirty His Majesty's eyes by sending those broken pieces to the imperial capital? Throw them all away, this general orders it!" Fan Cheng said angrily.
If the deputy general hadn't mentioned it, he wouldn't have been so annoyed!
Those bottles and jars were all trash discarded by the people of the Endless Sea, and he had mistaken them for some terrifying items and treated them with such caution!
This was simply a national humiliation!
"Hahaha! Fan Cheng, you have your moments too!" Bai Zhan laughed heartily from the side, almost choking with laughter.
He had also heard the deputy general's words and knew that Fan Cheng had mistaken the discarded items of the Endless Sea people for treasures and even assigned a team to guard them.
This almost made him laugh his teeth out!
Fan Cheng's face burned, and he glared fiercely at Bai Zhan, quickly changing the subject, "I need stationery. I will report all the intelligence to His Majesty!"
A servant brought paper and brush, and handed them to Fan Cheng.
Seeing Fan Cheng about to draw on the white paper, Bai Zhan scoffed, "If you don't have talent, don't draw. What kind of monstrous things are you drawing? It would be better to let your deputy draw."
He knew Fan Cheng's drawing skills were terrible; even a three-year-old could draw better than him.
Fan Cheng was annoyed, but considering the importance of the matter, he gave up drawing himself and let his deputy do it.
So, the deputy general drew the cruise ship, the lifeboat, the mobile phone, and other items. Finally, he drew a few people: a white person, a black person, and an East Asian person, and their peculiar clothing was also depicted.
His drawing skills were passable. Although he couldn't perfectly replicate them, he managed to capture most of the details, making them recognizable.
At this point, Fan Cheng had also finished writing the letter. He placed it together with the drawings and called for a messenger to send it to the imperial capital.
...
In the imperial capital of Da Qian, within the imperial palace.
Xu Mo sat on the dragon throne, reviewing memorials. Most of them were about selecting consorts.
Beside him, a beautiful palace maid lit dragon's breath incense, and wisps of smoke drifted up, bringing a refreshing fragrance!
While reviewing a memorial from the northern garrison, Xu Mo's brow furrowed slightly.
"The northern garrison reports that Da Jin has reinforced the front lines. Are they planning to go to war?"
He was somewhat puzzled. Had the empress of Da Jin not received his letter?
Or did she disagree with the proposal in his letter?
Xu Mo couldn't understand, but if Da Jin wanted to go to war, he was not afraid.
At worst, he would personally take action and overthrow Da Jin.
However, this was a last resort. He didn't want to cause too much bloodshed; peace was preferable.
Just then, a guard stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, General Fan has sent intelligence!"