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Chapter 232 The Eagle Nation Fleet
Chapter 232 The Eagle Nation Fleet
Everyone's attention instantly shifted from the monitor screen to the small tree.
The sapling, which was originally only five meters tall, grew thicker at a visible speed. New branches sprouted from the main trunk, unfurled, and tender green leaves emerged.
In one minute, you grow ten centimeters taller.
Ten minutes, a full meter!
"The size is increasing, and the energy demand is also increasing exponentially, but the growth rate has slowed down compared to the seedling stage." Liu Chengen stared at the data stream on the screen and analyzed calmly.
Qian Zhenhua nodded and added:
"As the size increases, the World Tree's energy requirements also increase, so it's normal for its speed to slow down."
An hour passed.
No one at the scene found it boring; everyone was staring intently at this life that was constantly creating miracles.
It has grown to sixteen meters, almost the height of a five-story building.
A researcher reported loudly:
"Report! The energy absorption curve is stable, all data are normal, and the World Tree's absorption is progressing well!"
Liu Chengen and Qian Zhenhua exchanged a glance and reached a consensus.
Liu Chengen grabbed the walkie-talkie,
"Nuclear reactor number two, start up! Increase feed rates!"
With the command issued, a second, even more surging energy source was activated deep underground.
The monitoring screen showed Reactor No. 2, and the dark blue light representing energy suddenly intensified.
The World Tree seemed to have been given a second shot of stimulant, and its growth rate suddenly doubled!
Changes that used to take several minutes to see are now happening almost every moment.
The tree trunk grew taller and the branches and leaves grew wildly.
Another hour passed, and after confirming that the data had stabilized, Liu Chengen gave another order.
"Reactor No. 3, start up!"
This time, the data on the screen showed a new change.
A young researcher pointed to a declining curve and said urgently:
"Report! Energy absorption efficiency is starting to decline!"
"Ten percent of the energy has overflowed and cannot be absorbed by the roots!"
Liu Chengen stared intently at the data stream, his brow furrowed slightly, and said in a deep voice:
"Maintain the current power level; no need to increase it further."
"Let it get used to it for a few days first."
When the order was given, the World Tree's height had already been fixed at over forty meters.
The enormous tree canopy blocked out the sun, enveloping the entire construction site in a green halo.
Countless fluorescent particles drifted down from the lush foliage, filling the air with the fresh scent of grass and trees. Taking a deep breath, one felt a sense of comfort throughout the body.
This is no longer just a tree, but a small hill, a miracle of life.
"Write down all the data! Not a single second of change can be missed!"
"Environmental sampling! Analyzing changes in air composition!"
Scientists excitedly issued various instructions, their voices rising and falling, creating a noisy yet orderly scene.
The number two leader stood with his hands behind his back, his face beaming.
He looked up at the giant tree, his solemn expression replaced by an overwhelming sense of relief.
He didn't speak, but his slightly trembling fingertips betrayed his inner excitement.
Lin Mo stood there, feeling the powerful life force, and sighed deeply.
At this rate, it should grow to a height of 1,000 meters in just a few years.
By then, the entire underground city will surely be a completely different sight, sheltering all people.
Everyone was amazed by this breathtaking scene.
......
Antarctica.
The eternal morning light enveloped this frozen continent, the sun lazily hanging on the edge of the horizon, dyeing the sky a cold orange.
The biting wind, whipping up ice crystals, felt like knives cutting into my face.
However, in this unchanging white world, one bay presents a completely different scene.
A steel jungle.
An endless steel jungle!
Huge docks and piers extend outward from the edge of the glacier, with massive gray ships lying silently in the harbor like prehistoric behemoths.
Their hulls were all covered with a thin layer of frost.
Their silhouettes appeared menacing and silent under the orange light of the sky; just by being moored there, they exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.
On the dock, thousands of soldiers dressed in British military uniforms were working busily and methodically.
The officer's hoarse commands came through the loudspeaker, and heavy trucks shuttled back and forth on the dock.
The massive crane boom roared as it precisely hoisted missiles and boxes of ammunition into the warship's belly.
The air was filled with the cold smell of diesel, steel and gunpowder.
The USS Freedom aircraft carrier, a steel behemoth with a displacement of over 100,000 tons, is the flagship of this joint fleet.
Five-star Admiral Jackson stood on the bridge, his hands behind his back, looking down through the huge bulletproof porthole at the bustling scene below.
He was tall and his military uniform was impeccably tailored. Time had etched its marks on his face, but it had not diminished the sharpness and arrogance in his eyes that belonged to a soldier.
An operations staff officer quickly walked up behind him, stood up, and saluted.
"Sir! All supplies have been loaded, and all ships have completed their pre-departure self-inspections. They are ready to depart at any time!"
Jackson didn't turn around, but simply gave a soft "hmm".
His gaze swept past his own fleet and landed on the Antarctic waters occupied by the Great Xia, a cold smile appearing on his lips.
On the screen in front of him, the image of Mars, the governor of the Eagle Nation, appeared, sitting in his warm office.
"General Jackson, how are the preparations going?" Mars's voice carried the urging tone typical of politicians.
"Sir Consul, my lads are eager to set off." Jackson's voice was filled with confidence.
"The combined fleet of eight nations, consisting of five carrier battle groups, has been fully assembled."
"This power is enough to wipe any country on this planet off the map."
Mars nodded in satisfaction, leaned forward, and lowered his voice:
"You must remember, this 'exercise' is more than just an exercise."
"Our target is their controlled nuclear fusion and room-temperature superconducting technologies."
"The people of Daxia are very stubborn; we must put enough pressure on them."
"Pressure?" Jackson chuckled, his laughter filled with disdain.
"Sir, when my fleet appears at their doorstep, it is not pressure, but judgment."
He paused, his tone becoming even colder:
"Their military movements have been frequent recently, with Russia and the 80 countries also participating, but so what?"
"They have some strength on land, but their navy, well, history has taught us the truth!"
"If they slip up at all, I wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson."
"I will capture a few of their ships, or to put it more simply, land them and capture all those poor wretches in Antarctica."
"I've long disliked the territory of Great Xia, the Russian bear, and the 80s in our Antarctic region."
"I don't believe they won't obediently hand over everything we want when the time comes."
A greedy glint shone in Mars's eyes.
He and Jackson exchanged a glance on the screen, both seeing the same ambition in each other's eyes.