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After the vote, the third exploration of the Abyss Sea is a done deal, but compared to the second time, this time more preparation time is needed.

"Next, we're going to discuss the 'Third Exploration of the Abyss Sea'..."

The bigwig in charge of the meeting didn't waste any words. He projected a map of the Abyss Sea, which had been expanded from the second scientific expedition, onto the projection screen. Several important deep-sea mining bases were highlighted in high resolution, representing China's core interests. The actions of the Starfish Civilization had deeply agitated China. The grating stone mine absolutely could not be allowed to have any problems!

"Compared to the second scientific expedition, our Type 005 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier has now achieved initial combat capability, and the Pengkun-1 will also provide us with long-range support. The Type 055L destroyers and Type 054L frigates have also completed the replacement of their secondary guns. Compared to the last time, we are much better prepared this time..."

After the last conflict with the Starfish Civilization, the Rabbit replaced its shipborne weapons, especially the electromagnetic guns, which are specifically designed to counter the Starfish Civilization's aircraft capable of making sharp turns.

"...This time we will dispatch twelve main warships, forming a dual-core battle group with the Type 005 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the Type 055 destroyer at its core..."

"...The Xirang Base serves as a comprehensive integrated hub, providing frontline command and air support. The Type 005 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will act as the frontline command center, while the air force stationed at the Xirang Base will provide strategic reconnaissance..."

As the leader spoke, warships participating in the operation appeared on the projection screen, indicating that China was taking this operation quite seriously!

Chapter 43, a bonus update! (13/15)

The sun rose as usual.

On the other side of the ocean, in the land of hope, an unspeakable upheaval is erupting.

The blood plague is escalating, and the United States is gradually becoming overwhelmed and even unable to control it. The pressure on the medical system is increasing, and it is at risk of being overwhelmed soon.

At a critical moment, the US had to take drastic measures, abandoning treatment for all people over 65 years old and prioritizing medical support for the younger workforce.

After all, the elderly have little value; on the contrary, they make people spend more money to support them!

Even so, the blood epidemic did not improve, and the vaccines and effective drugs promised by biopharmaceutical companies were nowhere to be seen. Instead, the government had to pour huge sums of money into the effort just to get the manufacturers to develop effective drugs as quickly as possible.

Resources were continuously being invested, but no output was being produced. Meanwhile, public opinion began to criticize Trump's inaction, forcing him to come out and deny the rumors. For example, he tried to persuade his fans to show the spirit of "making Trump great again" and go out on the streets to assist the police in maintaining order.

In no time, Trump's "agents" responded to his call, driving their beat-up trucks into areas of frequent conflict, using the 12.7mm Lao Gan Ma chili sauce on their pickup trucks to show others what the men of the United States really are.

Real men don't use pistols or hide their guns; they show their weapons!

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In a quarantine zone in Boston, a virus expert stared in horror at the inhuman figures behind the isolation glass.

The man in front of us had mushrooms growing on his head, and his stomach, neck, arms, fingers... almost every part of his body was covered with mycelium. These mycelium were absorbing nutrients from the man, allowing the fungal spores to grow fully. The air in the isolation room was filled with fungal spores... the concentration of spores was almost visible to the naked eye!

The man stared blankly at the expert behind the glass. His entire nervous system had been destroyed by the fungal spores, and now his only remaining instincts, besides walking, were... to eat!

"Is it confirmed that he was infected with a fungus?" If the example before him hadn't told him he wasn't dreaming, he would never have believed that a fungus could ravage a human being like this, with the entire human body becoming nourishment for the fungus.

"Yes, Doctor...it's just a type of fungus we don't understand at all. We don't know where this fungus came from, and theoretically, it's impossible for a fungus to infect a healthy human..."

"But now the fungus has done it, and this man is the best example!" Watching the man's actions, the doctor sighed deeply; he was beyond saving...

"Notify the disease control center immediately! We must find the origin of this fungus no matter what!"

A day later, the man covered in mushrooms was transferred to a biological laboratory and strapped to a test table. Two experts in fully enclosed protective suits exchanged glances and began to investigate the "mushroom man." They needed to understand in detail how this fungus could turn a human into this grotesque creature.

After preparing the man's head, the two scientists, in order to make the data more authentic, did not use anesthesia on the man at all, but directly picked up a chainsaw and performed a craniotomy on him.

With a sickeningly loud sound, the saw blade slowly sliced ​​through the man's skull, but the man seemed to feel no pain, staring blankly at the ceiling, showing no reaction to the fact that his skull had been pried open.

The two experts exclaimed in amazement the moment they opened the skull.

"My God..."

"How could this happen? How did the fungus cross the blood-brain barrier?!"

Inside the opened skull, mushrooms grew in the man's brain. The gray matter and transparent fluid inside the brain completely disappeared, leaving only "golden needles" emerging from the brain.

Experts first took some samples and then observed the man's brain, quickly discovering that the fungus controlled the man's nervous system.

This inevitably reminded them of "zombie deer" and "zombie ants"... both of which have problems with their nervous systems.

Zombie deer are infected with prions, while zombie ants are infected with fungi.

While conducting research in a jungle in Guyana, a biologist discovered the carcass of an insect infected with fungus. It was clinging tightly to a high part of a plant, and then the fruiting body of the fungus burst out from its head.

These "zombie" ants have their nervous systems controlled by a fungus, causing them to climb onto the upper leaves of plants and bite the leaves.

The ants are then killed, and the fungi use the nutrients inside their bodies to multiply rapidly, eventually bursting out. These bursting fungal spores are then scattered from the tree, infecting any ants that happen to pass by and allowing the fungus to spread further.

Clearly, this fungus has turned humans into nutrients and even controlled their central nervous system, all in order to ensure its own survival.

Despite their psychological discomfort, the two experts continued to dissect the man. After cutting open the chest and abdominal cavities, they found "mushrooms" growing throughout his internal organs. The roots of the fungi had penetrated deep into the internal organs, constantly absorbing nutrients from them. The blood was also filled with various spores.

What surprised them even more was that even after their skulls were opened and their chest and abdomens were cut open, the man was still alive, but that was all.

It's quite obvious that after being infected with a fungus, a man's vitality becomes as strong as a plant's...

Finally, the two experts removed the man's head for a more detailed biopsy... They quickly discovered that the fungal rhizome was connected to human neurons, and the fungus could easily control human walking and eating simply by catalyzing enzymes.

Walking spreads the fungus, while eating promotes its reproduction. In other words, people infected with this fungus really do turn into zombies!

The report quickly reached Trump's desk. Trump stared at the report in disbelief and asked, "Sir, is today April 1st? How can something from a horror movie appear in real life?! Where did this fungus come from?!"

"This fungus was a sample we lost from the lab that was attacked not long ago..."

The king fell silent instantly. He really wanted to strangle those who were researching the virus but hadn't explained the situation to him. When the cover-up couldn't be covered up anymore, he wanted to make them the scapegoat!

"Please tell me, what else was stolen that I don't know about!"

Chapter 44 Another Clash (14/15)

The test results were not optimistic. The fungus that can turn people into "zombies" is extremely resistant to drugs, and the mode of infection is likely to be respiratory transmission... which means that normal people can be infected after inhaling fungal spores.

In particular, drug addicts and people with immunodeficiency have become almost entirely the target of the spores.

"Immediately lock down the Boston area..."

Inside the Boston quarantine area, many patients infected with the Ebola virus were coughing. The Ebola virus had weakened their bodies and caused bleeding in multiple internal organs. At that moment, they inhaled tiny spores in the air, which then entered their bodies through external and internal wounds.

Within the Great Ying Empire, some people infected with the blood plague suddenly discovered an extreme craving for blood...

An unseen storm is brewing, and the culprit is none other than the US itself. It has to be said that no one escapes the wrath of heaven.

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Mingrui Star.

The third deep-sea scientific expedition still requires some preparation time.

The Type 005 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is not what China needs most; what it truly needs most is the Han-class nuclear-powered attack submarine.

The "Han" class is a modified Typhoon-class submarine provided by Xiong Jiang. It is equipped with a laser confinement fusion device, the propulsion system is changed to magnetohydrodynamic, and the surface is covered with a device that can control the direction of seawater flow through magnetic fields. In other words, the Han-class attack nuclear submarine can move slowly underwater even when the main propulsion system is not activated.

What China is most satisfied with is the vertical torpedo launching system on the Han-class attack nuclear submarine. A single salvo can launch nearly a hundred different types of torpedoes, making it a veritable underwater arsenal.

After being modified, a Han-class attack nuclear submarine joined this scientific expedition.

The main force of the third scientific expedition consisted of the Type 055L destroyer, the Type 054L frigate, the Type 005 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Han-class attack nuclear submarine, and two replenishment ships.

On the emerald green sea.

Three Type 055L 10,000-ton destroyers cut through the waves at an economical speed toward the deep sea, while Type 054L frigates patrolled the perimeter of the fleet.

Underwater, the Han-class attack submarine is positioned 3 nautical miles ahead, where the power provided by the internal laser confinement fusion device makes the sonar system of the attack submarine more powerful and sensitive.

The eight 650mm torpedo tubes at the bow are equipped with four N2 point-kill torpedoes and four heavy torpedoes with conventional warheads; the specific type used depends on the individual.

Inside the Han-class nuclear submarine, the captain would occasionally glance at the electronic sand table of the CIC, which displayed the real-time positions of the Han-class nuclear submarine and the fleet.

Military satellites in orbit are constantly monitoring for any unusual activity in the deep sea.

Compared to surface ships, the Han-class nuclear submarines have no other support and can only rely on their own sonar equipment.

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The sonar monitors listened carefully to any unusual sounds in the surrounding sea.

"Captain, unusual noise detected, confirmed to be a sea monster..." the sonar officer whispered.

Upon hearing this, the captain narrowed his eyes slightly, considering whether to launch an attack... Unlike strategic nuclear submarines, attack nuclear submarines have a great deal of autonomy, because once an attack nuclear submarine dives to the seabed, almost no one can give it orders.

"Aside from sea monsters, are there any other strange noises?"

The sonar officer listened carefully again and shook his head, indicating that there was nothing else.

"Launch tube one, ready for conventional warhead torpedoes..."

The captain said in a deep voice, "Destroy it as soon as you find it. Now that we've found the sea monster, we must take it down!"

"Yes, launch tube one, ready..."

The torpedo tubes slowly opened, and the self-propelled torpedoes emerged from the tubes and headed forward...

The magnetohydrodynamic torpedo remained almost motionless for 300 meters before, under the control of the fiber optic cable at its tail, it continued to travel in the direction from which the sound had been heard.

[Torpedo distance 500, everything normal...]

[Torpedo distance 300, everything normal...]

[Torpedo distance 100, everything normal...]

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The torpedo was getting closer and closer to the source of the unusual noise, but the target sea monster had no idea that an invisible weapon of mass destruction was approaching it—a 650mm heavy torpedo.

As the torpedo approached its target, the fiber optic cable at its tail was severed. Immediately afterward, the torpedo's active sonar activated, instantly locking onto the sea monster's location. Then, quite insidiously, it began to dive beneath the sea monster...

With a deafening roar, the 650mm heavy torpedo instantly blasted the sea monster into dust.

"Target confirmed to remain silent..."

"Fire tube one, fire tube two, prepare..."

Inside the CIC, the others looked at the captain with some confusion.

"My intuition tells me there's something around, waiting for us to make a mistake, but often the most powerful hunters appear as their prey..."

In the sky, reconnaissance aircraft taking off from the Xirang base, in coordination with satellites, constantly monitor the deep sea areas and provide strong and demanding support.

"Captain, we've reached our position..."

Has the Han-class aircraft sent any updates?

"Not yet, but ten minutes ago, our sonar system detected a loud noise underwater, and the Han-class launched an attack."