In the open sea in front of Saipan Island, within the safe maritime zone, a vast number of warships were converging.
Standing on the deck of a 480-meter-long aircraft carrier were the three titans: the mightiest Sea Sovereign of humanity, the most powerful Buddha Sovereign of the navy, and the strongest Demon Princess of the free fleet.
Gazing indifferently at the countless warships surrounding them, the Sea Sovereign snorted coldly, "Is it really necessary for us to deploy our full force against a mere bounty group?"
"What choice do we have? That lot has utterly infuriated the Dragon King God. If we don't destroy them with all our might, given the Dragon King God's temperament, he'll likely think we're not doing our best," said the Buddha Sovereign.
"Forget it. It's just a casual skirmish anyway," shrugged the Demon Princess. "Our fleet, combined with the Dragon King God, would probably be too much even for those in the Sky-class Sea."
At that moment, a subordinate approached with a report.
"Commanders, our reconnaissance aircraft have spotted the bounty group moving toward the central sea."
"Oh?" The Sea Sovereign scoffed, his eyes full of disdain. "Now they think of running? Too bad, it's too late!"
"Hmph, they couldn't even detect our reconnaissance aircraft. Their technological prowess isn't that impressive."
"Let them live in their delusions for half a month. Go inform the Dragon King God. We're ready to set off."
The subordinate hurriedly complied.
As a longhorn sounded, the warships on the sea began to move.
Underwater, various Dragon Gods advanced toward their designated locations.
The massive punitive force covered both the sea surface and the ocean floor, heading toward the central region of the Dragon Sea with great fanfare.
....................
"Commander, their reconnaissance aircraft must have reported our movements by now," Trajan said to Raine on an aircraft carrier. "They'll probably follow."
The Gemini Stealth Transformable Carrier was currently moving underwater in its turtle-shell form, while Raine temporarily accompanied the fleet.
"Yes, don't worry. They've already set sail," Raine said calmly.
The reconnaissance aircraft overhead had, of course, not escaped the surveillance of the new radar system. However, the three seemed unaware that Raine's Sea Fury reconnaissance aircraft was also monitoring their every move.
As the ships continued to move, Raine took the opportunity to recheck the warship data.
Three hundred Sea Fury aircraft, including early warning aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, refueling aircraft, and helicopters, were all on standby.
One hundred gunners, after nearly two months of training, could now proficiently control the integrated gun and turret fire control compartments.
The surface fleet was functioning normally. The submarine fleet was also running smoothly.
The Gemini Aircraft Carrier was quietly trailing along the ocean floor.
At last, Blacky had found a mode of transportation and was perched atop the Gemini Aircraft Carrier, letting the warship carry it along.
"Check Heaven Crystal properties!"
Raine mainly reviewed several attributes. He first checked the stability of the two Heaven Crystals and whether their energy extraction functions were normal. Currently, both Heaven Crystals displayed no anomalies.
"Let's look at the shields."
[Flame Shield (Level 4): Defense Power 300,000, Duration 300 seconds, Quantity 4.]
[Rock Shield (Level 4): Defense Power 300,000, Duration 300 seconds, Quantity 4.]
The defense power of Level 4 shields had increased by only 50%, but the quantity had doubled from 2 to 4, which was crucial for Raine to protect the warships.
The enhancement features of the two Heaven Crystals weren't particularly noteworthy as everything that could be enhanced had already been enhanced.
Take Trueking as an example. After the two-stage enhancement of the Fire Heaven Crystal, his level had ascended a notch. Coupled with routine training, he had now reached stage 7 level 9.
In terms of mutation ability, Trueking's Dinofelis could transform into a Flame Dinofelis, a qualitative leap from the previous regular Dinofelis.
Without exaggeration, although Trueking might not be able to defeat legendary captains like Bonne when compared with other captains of the three major fleets, Trueking and Shobe were not the least bit inferior.
The crew's strength had become formidable.
Raine then looked at a few other abilities of the Heaven Crystals.
[Super Gravity Field (Level 1): Research Progress 100%.]
[Super Gravity Field (Level 2): Research Progress 4.4%.]
[Crust Influence (Level 1): Research Progress 28.04%.]
[Fire Heaven Crystal—Earth Heaven Crystal Combined Skill]
[Volcanic Eruption (Level 4): Rapidly forms a small active volcano and triggers a volcanic eruption. Can form up to seven volcanoes in one activation, with an eruption lasting up to 24 hours, and a skill cooldown period of three months.]
Currently, only two could be used. One was Volcanic Eruption, which Raine had used before, but it was at a lower level, and now it had been upgraded by one level.
The other new skill was "Super Gravity Field", an Earth Heaven Crystal skill that Raine had yet to use.
"I wonder what effect it has. We'll see when the time comes," Raine said.
After checking all the systems, Raine took a deep breath.
All battle preparations had been completed, and now, it was time for the great decisive battle!
According to the information sent back by the Sea Fury fighter planes, the enemy fleet was 200 kilometers away from Raine's fleet. This distance was, in fact, within the firing range of the Heavenly Might main guns.
However, Raine did not want to use them for now.
"Everyone, slow down the ship speed, let's get ready to wait for our friends to arrive," Raine ordered.
"Trajan, take down the reconnaissance aircraft above us."
"Yes, Captain." Eight Sea Spear anti-aircraft missiles ascended, and soon a few explosions were heard in the sky.
Not long after, the three major fleets received feedback.
"Three Fleet Leaders, our Black Hawk has been shot down by the enemy."
"Did they find us?" Sea Sovereign coldly snorted, "Continue to dispatch reconnaissance aircraft to monitor! Stay farther away from them and use our radar advantage. Just lock their position."
"Yes, Fleet Leader."
Taking advantage of the enemy's loss of sight, Raine had already returned to the Transforming Aircraft Carrier.
Like a gigantic sea monster emerging from the depths, the massive Transforming Aircraft Carrier surfaced.
"Fighter planes, drones, take off and maintain flight altitude!"
A large number of drones and fighter planes all took to the skies!
Using the radar network of the fighter planes and drones, especially the Sea Fury fighter planes' radar network, a radius of 100 kilometers was covered, encompassing the entire ocean area. Within this area, the entire fleet's radar system had formed a complete local network.
The enemy's second batch of Black Hawk reconnaissance aircraft was annihilated by the terrifying air defense network before they even approached the fleet.
100 kilometers! The enemy had entered the target radar network area.
"Sea Fury fighters, execute the electronic jamming plan, and disrupt the enemy fire control radar system!"
As Raine gave the order, the three major fleets' radar systems began to destabilize.
"Fleet Leader, we are being interfered with by enemy active electronic devices!"
"Eliminate interference immediately! At this distance, some missiles can already hit us. Hurry!" Demon Princess ordered.
"Aren't they fleeing?" Sea Sovereign frowned slightly, as the situation seemed different from what they had anticipated!
Raine picked up the intercom and issued an order to all ship captains, "All warships, be advised, we will conduct a beyond-visual-range attack on the enemy fleet. Prepare Sea Spear and Sea Fury anti-ship missiles."
"Fire!"
In this quiet sea area, the steel warships' hulls erupted with tongues of fire, and a large number of missiles soared into the sky, entering their trajectories!
The head-on confrontation had begun, even though neither side had yet seen each other!
In the open sea in front of Saipan Island, within the safe maritime zone, a vast number of warships were converging.
Standing on the deck of a 480-meter-long aircraft carrier were the three titans: the mightiest Sea Sovereign of humanity, the most powerful Buddha Sovereign of the navy, and the strongest Demon Princess of the free fleet.
Gazing indifferently at the countless warships surrounding them, the Sea Sovereign snorted coldly, "Is it really necessary for us to deploy our full force against a mere bounty group?"
"What choice do we have? That lot has utterly infuriated the Dragon King God. If we don't destroy them with all our might, given the Dragon King God's temperament, he'll likely think we're not doing our best," said the Buddha Sovereign.
"Forget it. It's just a casual skirmish anyway," shrugged the Demon Princess. "Our fleet, combined with the Dragon King God, would probably be too much even for those in the Sky-class Sea."
At that moment, a subordinate approached with a report.
"Commanders, our reconnaissance aircraft have spotted the bounty group moving toward the central sea."
"Oh?" The Sea Sovereign scoffed, his eyes full of disdain. "Now they think of running? Too bad, it's too late!"
"Hmph, they couldn't even detect our reconnaissance aircraft. Their technological prowess isn't that impressive."
"Let them live in their delusions for half a month. Go inform the Dragon King God. We're ready to set off."
The subordinate hurriedly complied.
As a longhorn sounded, the warships on the sea began to move.
Underwater, various Dragon Gods advanced toward their designated locations.
The massive punitive force covered both the sea surface and the ocean floor, heading toward the central region of the Dragon Sea with great fanfare.
....................
"Commander, their reconnaissance aircraft must have reported our movements by now," Trajan said to Raine on an aircraft carrier. "They'll probably follow."
The Gemini Stealth Transformable Carrier was currently moving underwater in its turtle-shell form, while Raine temporarily accompanied the fleet.
"Yes, don't worry. They've already set sail," Raine said calmly.
The reconnaissance aircraft overhead had, of course, not escaped the surveillance of the new radar system. However, the three seemed unaware that Raine's Sea Fury reconnaissance aircraft was also monitoring their every move.
As the ships continued to move, Raine took the opportunity to recheck the warship data.
Three hundred Sea Fury aircraft, including early warning aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, refueling aircraft, and helicopters, were all on standby.
One hundred gunners, after nearly two months of training, could now proficiently control the integrated gun and turret fire control compartments.
The surface fleet was functioning normally. The submarine fleet was also running smoothly.
The Gemini Aircraft Carrier was quietly trailing along the ocean floor.
At last, Blacky had found a mode of transportation and was perched atop the Gemini Aircraft Carrier, letting the warship carry it along.
"Check Heaven Crystal properties!"
Raine mainly reviewed several attributes. He first checked the stability of the two Heaven Crystals and whether their energy extraction functions were normal. Currently, both Heaven Crystals displayed no anomalies.
"Let's look at the shields."
[Flame Shield (Level 4): Defense Power 300,000, Duration 300 seconds, Quantity 4.]
[Rock Shield (Level 4): Defense Power 300,000, Duration 300 seconds, Quantity 4.]
The defense power of Level 4 shields had increased by only 50%, but the quantity had doubled from 2 to 4, which was crucial for Raine to protect the warships.
The enhancement features of the two Heaven Crystals weren't particularly noteworthy as everything that could be enhanced had already been enhanced.
Take Trueking as an example. After the two-stage enhancement of the Fire Heaven Crystal, his level had ascended a notch. Coupled with routine training, he had now reached stage 7 level 9.
In terms of mutation ability, Trueking's Dinofelis could transform into a Flame Dinofelis, a qualitative leap from the previous regular Dinofelis.
Without exaggeration, although Trueking might not be able to defeat legendary captains like Bonne when compared with other captains of the three major fleets, Trueking and Shobe were not the least bit inferior.
The crew's strength had become formidable.
Raine then looked at a few other abilities of the Heaven Crystals.
[Super Gravity Field (Level 1): Research Progress 100%.]
[Super Gravity Field (Level 2): Research Progress 4.4%.]
[Crust Influence (Level 1): Research Progress 28.04%.]
[Fire Heaven Crystal—Earth Heaven Crystal Combined Skill]
[Volcanic Eruption (Level 4): Rapidly forms a small active volcano and triggers a volcanic eruption. Can form up to seven volcanoes in one activation, with an eruption lasting up to 24 hours, and a skill cooldown period of three months.]
Currently, only two could be used. One was Volcanic Eruption, which Raine had used before, but it was at a lower level, and now it had been upgraded by one level.
The other new skill was "Super Gravity Field", an Earth Heaven Crystal skill that Raine had yet to use.
"I wonder what effect it has. We'll see when the time comes," Raine said.
After checking all the systems, Raine took a deep breath.
All battle preparations had been completed, and now, it was time for the great decisive battle!
According to the information sent back by the Sea Fury fighter planes, the enemy fleet was 200 kilometers away from Raine's fleet. This distance was, in fact, within the firing range of the Heavenly Might main guns.
However, Raine did not want to use them for now.
"Everyone, slow down the ship speed, let's get ready to wait for our friends to arrive," Raine ordered.
"Trajan, take down the reconnaissance aircraft above us."
"Yes, Captain." Eight Sea Spear anti-aircraft missiles ascended, and soon a few explosions were heard in the sky.
Not long after, the three major fleets received feedback.
"Three Fleet Leaders, our Black Hawk has been shot down by the enemy."
"Did they find us?" Sea Sovereign coldly snorted, "Continue to dispatch reconnaissance aircraft to monitor! Stay farther away from them and use our radar advantage. Just lock their position."
"Yes, Fleet Leader."
Taking advantage of the enemy's loss of sight, Raine had already returned to the Transforming Aircraft Carrier.
Like a gigantic sea monster emerging from the depths, the massive Transforming Aircraft Carrier surfaced.
"Fighter planes, drones, take off and maintain flight altitude!"
A large number of drones and fighter planes all took to the skies!
Using the radar network of the fighter planes and drones, especially the Sea Fury fighter planes' radar network, a radius of 100 kilometers was covered, encompassing the entire ocean area. Within this area, the entire fleet's radar system had formed a complete local network.
The enemy's second batch of Black Hawk reconnaissance aircraft was annihilated by the terrifying air defense network before they even approached the fleet.
100 kilometers! The enemy had entered the target radar network area.
"Sea Fury fighters, execute the electronic jamming plan, and disrupt the enemy fire control radar system!"
As Raine gave the order, the three major fleets' radar systems began to destabilize.
"Fleet Leader, we are being interfered with by enemy active electronic devices!"
"Eliminate interference immediately! At this distance, some missiles can already hit us. Hurry!" Demon Princess ordered.
"Aren't they fleeing?" Sea Sovereign frowned slightly, as the situation seemed different from what they had anticipated!
Raine picked up the intercom and issued an order to all ship captains, "All warships, be advised, we will conduct a beyond-visual-range attack on the enemy fleet. Prepare Sea Spear and Sea Fury anti-ship missiles."
"Fire!"
In this quiet sea area, the steel warships' hulls erupted with tongues of fire, and a large number of missiles soared into the sky, entering their trajectories!
The head-on confrontation had begun, even though neither side had yet seen each other!
