Technological practice: leading the human race to the stars

Chapter 177 Giant Whale's Nest
After several days of tracking and investigation, Yuanze has fully understood the behavior patterns of this giant whale.

However, since it likes to stay near an underwater crater that submarines cannot approach, it is impossible to determine its specific condition.

"It's tricky, it spends so much time in there these days, and bio-imaging can't see what it's doing in there."

"There is abundant source energy in that crater. It is estimated that it absorbs the source energy there, which is why it grows so rapidly." The crew member at the operating table added as he looked at the data from the instrument.

"Just throw a torpedo down and blow them all out." Yuanze felt that he had a good idea.

"No, there is no room for maneuver." The crew member at the operating table raised objections.

"why?"

"Don't make things difficult for the crew." Alison walked up to him. "This submarine was bought for scientific research. It is not allowed to be equipped with such weapons."

They had not expected this situation to happen and had not prepared in advance, which led to the current dilemma.

The giant whirlpool whale stayed near the crater 10,000 meters underwater all day yesterday and has not come out yet.

"What is the current situation of geological activity?"

Yuanze remembered the last time the Flame Sun Beast was born, it was also born in a crater rich in energy.

"There is only a high-energy reaction from the source energy, and there is nothing unusual about the geological activity."

"Alison, you should go to the deep crater."

Allison nodded and asked Winster and him to make some preparations, and they would dive down to carry out the mission.

"This is a bit dangerous, Alison. I'll give you some support. Let's go together." Morgan le Fay picked out one person from the team members and wanted others to watch Alison.

Alison was about to refuse, but Yuanze agreed and asked her to send someone over.

"Okay, more people means more help. Two people died in the last search, so all of you should go down. It will be better for everyone if the mission ends quickly."

"What our employer said is correct. Morgan Le Fay, you guys should come with us. If we finish the mission quickly, we can get more compensation."

Allison winked at Yuanze, indicating that he knew what principles meant.

Morgan le Fay had no choice but to find some time to be alone with Yuan Ze.

But since I have said so myself, I can only jump into the hole I have dug for myself.

They discussed the division of labor briefly in the command room.

Winster and two mercenaries carried out investigation missions in different areas close to the crater; another one was responsible for meeting them at the crater and being notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Allison and Morgan Lefei used the images transmitted to analyze the strategy to lure the giant whale ashore.

After thinking it over, the following four people will carry it out. If there are any emergencies, the two of them can also provide support.

It seems calm, but in fact there is an undercurrent.

Yuanze stood in the command room, staring at the real-time images of their mission.

Allison listened to Yuanze very much during this period, and sometimes even acted very actively. That woman, Morgan Le Fay, looked cold and decisive, but behind each of her decisions there seemed to be some unfathomable purpose.

Of course he knew that the two groups of people were not very harmonious, but he felt a sense of crisis if he kept either side here.

"These two people may abandon everything for their own interests at any time and betray me at the critical moment."

Therefore, what is more important is to take advantage of the opposing relationship between the two people to restrain each other. It is better to do things slowly than to let them point their guns at themselves at the same time.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the operating table, directing the monitor to constantly switch to different angles to capture as much image information as possible.

On the screen, the divers' figures could not be seen in the dark sea water at all. Only the flashing source energy signals could be seen, which gradually became clear as they approached the volcano.

As they gradually approached the crater, some of the surrounding rocks emitted a faint blue light. These rocks should be some energy minerals ejected by the volcano.

The high-energy signals of source energy are becoming stronger and stronger, which results in the source power in the sea water being quite abundant. This allows the diving source warriors to use source power to interact with oxygen, which reduces the pressure a lot.

As we went deeper, we found deep cracks on the edge of the canyon, leading to the depths of the earth. Tiny bubbles gushed out of the cracks, like fireflies on the sea floor, rising with light.

Gradually, they saw the underwater volcano.

It stands in the darkness of the deep sea, constantly spewing out hot magma and emitting a scorching light. The surrounding cooled lava is stacked up layer by layer, forming a huge underwater fortress.

There are many towering chimneys around the fortress, some of which are covered with crystals and spew out black smoke; some are shaped like stalactites, and milky white hydrothermal fluids rise from the seabed like clouds.

The temperature in this area is very high and there are many types of minerals, which has formed a unique deep-sea hydrothermal ecology. Countless sophisticated source beasts survive in this extreme environment.

"Team Winster, stay alert. If you continue to dive, you may encounter a giant whale. Follow the plan and deploy your stealth equipment at full power. Estimate your energy consumption in advance."

"Alison, Morgan Le Fay, pay attention to Zhang Kaiyuan's energy shielding device. Let the barrier cover the entire crater, then survey the environment and pay attention to any abnormalities."

"The other two are ready to provide support. Over."

Yuanze issued a series of orders, hoping to push this task forward for him first.

As Winster continued to go deeper, the other two also dispersed with him to different areas to do reconnaissance work.

At this moment, Alison's voice came through the intercom again: "Yuan Ze, we have discovered some strange biological activities, which seem to be affected by the energy fluctuations of the crater. We need to get closer to observe."

"Agreed. Please command the three of you to continue diving at the original depth until you find any biological activity."

However, after getting closer, an unexpected scene appeared: there were two Nirvana-level vortex whales absorbing source energy here.

It is estimated that after they discovered this treasure land rich in energy, they regarded it as their new nest.

They even ignored their own cubs until it grew independently to the extraordinary level, and then they called it over.

And it seems that the two big whales are only half a step away from the star scout level and may break through at any time.

If they were discovered, their cubs would be threatened, and I'm afraid everyone would die.
Allison and Morgan Le Fay's faces changed. They had never expected these two guys to exist.

"The mission has changed. Leave the monitors behind and retreat!" Yuanze gritted his teeth. There was no better way for the time being.

(End of this chapter)