Liu Haiyang, leading five members of the Deep Sea Team, stood in front of Lu Heng, saluted, and reported: "Report to the commander, we received orders from the Southern War Zone Command Center to proceed to the waters of the Cain Islands for an emergency mission." "What mission?" Lu Heng asked casually. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel[f]ire.net "The command center hasn’t issued clear orders, just instructed us to reach the target waters as soon as possible." Liu Haiyang replied with a firm voice. "Was it a direct order from the War Zone Command Center? Directly responsible to whom?" Lu Heng was a little surprised. Because Liu Haiyang’s Deep Sea Team is part of the Dragon Power Series, essentially mercenaries. Now, the Southern War Zone Command Center is bypassing Dragon Power and directly issuing orders to Liu Haiyang. This situation is rare. Of course, the Southern War Zone indeed has this authority. Because although Dragon Power is a mercenary series, it has a military background. This is also the most special aspect of Dragon Power. Liu Haiyang led the Deep Sea Team, originally elite warriors transferred from the Southern War Zone, so receiving orders from the Southern War Zone Command Center is normal. When he received the command center order, he came to report to Lu Heng, which already showed his respect for Lu Heng as the commander. Lu Heng roughly guessed what’s going on, waved his hand, and said, "Go ahead. Complete the mission well, show Dragon Power’s attitude." The six of them under Liu Haiyang saluted firmly, then turned and quickly exited the cabin, diving into the sea through a hidden passage at the bottom of the ship, disappearing into the dark waters. Lin Zeyu was listening alongside earlier, feeling very puzzled, scratched his head and asked, "Why did the war zone deploy Liu Haiyang and his team?" Lu Heng gestured, saying, "Bring the map over." Su Muyu had already walked to the wall, took the world map hanging there, and spread it out on the table. Lu Heng moved his finger on the map, finally stopping near the equatorial region on the East Ocean islands. This island group is called the Cain Islands, located near the equator in the East Ocean, but it’s not part of the White Eagle Federation; rather, it belongs to the Lion Heart Empire. Liu Haiyang mentioned earlier that they are heading to the waters near the Cain Islands. The location of the Cain Islands isn’t close to the White Eagle Federation, just looking at the map, it’s hard to guess what Liu Haiyang’s mission could be. Lin Zeyu was even more puzzled, asking, "Why go so far? There’s nothing there." The waters near the Cain Islands, indeed don’t have anything special, relatively unnoticed sea territory. Lu Heng recalled the request for a remote strike submitted to the war zone two hours ago, and knew the reason. Lin Zeyu, being clever, interpreting Lu Heng’s expression, knew Lu Heng was aware of the reason; his curiosity was overwhelming, he urged, "You definitely know, right? Tell why the war zone sent Liu Haiyang and his team to the Cain Islands?" Lu Heng smiled slightly, only uttering two words: "Submarine." Xie Shi’en’s eyes flashed sharply and precisely complemented: "Moreover, it’s a strategic nuclear submarine." A strategic nuclear submarine is a truly heavyweight national asset and one of the highest classified categories of warship. Until now, the human world hasn’t truly utilized the role of strategic nuclear submarines. In peacetime, their real function is deterrence. Moreover, once a strategic nuclear submarine is detected by an adversary, its effectiveness greatly diminishes. Therefore, strategic nuclear submarines always remain the deepest hidden deterrent force. However, with the arrival of the Abyss Era and the emergence of ocean system superpower users, the game rules have completely changed. Strategic nuclear submarines are indeed powerful, but if encountered by ocean system superpower users, it becomes problematic. The most potent feature of a submarine is its stealth; once it loses this, a single bomb can cause devastating damage to it. Thus, in this era, strategic nuclear submarines face natural enemies, the powerful ocean system superpower users. Fortunately, the strongest Deep Sea Team in the human world is in Da Xia. Liu Haiyang’s Deep Sea Team was most likely reassigned to the Cain Islands to escort a strategic nuclear submarine. Then comes the question, why does a strategic nuclear submarine need escort from the Deep Sea Team? The answer is obvious; this strategic nuclear submarine must execute a task. After understanding this, Lu Heng knew his application for a remote strike had been approved. It won’t be long before missiles bombard the Bloodline Transformation experimental building on Valkyrie 213. Lu Heng turned his head, looking at Lin Zeyu, and asked, "Did you leave any eyes on Valkyrie 213?" Lin Zeyu nodded and replied, "Of course I did, being such a cautious person, how could I forget a backup plan." Lu Heng gave him a confirming look and asked, "Did Will Berg transport Fiona?" "Indeed, I saw them getting into a car and leaving." Lin Zeyu replied. "Is the Bloodline Demon still in the building?" "Yes, but the entire building is in transition, and those experimental equipment have started moving out." The location of this experimental building has already been exposed, for sure Will Berg would arrange to relocate the laboratory. However, relocating such a large experimental building can’t be completed in just a few days. Xie Shi’en had considered more aspects, and hesitantly said, "Launching missiles from this distance, wouldn’t it be detected by the White Eagle Federation? If the White Eagle Federation gets nerve-sensitive and initiates a nuclear retaliation program, that would be a big problem." Due to the high cost of intercontinental missiles, using them to carry conventional warheads is not cost-effective, so all nations assume intercontinental missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads. Once intercontinental missiles are launched, every nuclear-armed country worldwide will be on high alert.