Ch. 201Gathering to Set Out
On the far right was a middle-aged man with a tall and robust build, his cloak adorned with a silver eagle insignia on the shoulder. He was the representative of the Eagle Nation, General Longfei.
Next to him was a woman with a head of short, silver hair, her cloak bearing the blue and white flag of the European Union. She was the representative of the European Union, Admiral Elara.
In the center stood a man with a wide, thick beard, his cloak displaying a bear's head and claws. He was the representative of the Bear Nation, General Borodin.
The four of them stood in a line, their gazes fixed on the sky.
Song Chen walked over and stood next to Zhou Wangyue.
The four of them exchanged nods, and Zhou Wangyue said, "Everyone is here, we can depart."
As soon as he finished speaking, a low rumble came from the sky.
A massive, dark gray airship descended from the clouds, its body as long as a hundred meters, its width as broad as a hundred people standing side by side. The airship was shaped like a giant, inverted triangle, its surface covered in intricate, flowing patterns.
The airship's hull was made of a special alloy that could absorb psionic energy, making it invisible to psionic detection. This was the most advanced airship in the world, the Northern Expedition Command's flagship, the "Tianhai."
The Tianhai slowly landed on the plaza, and the ground trembled slightly.
The hatch on the side of the airship opened, and a ramp extended down to the ground.
The four representatives led the way, followed by the three hundred and eighty-four expedition members, walking up the ramp one by one.
The hatch closed behind them, and the Tianhai rose into the sky, disappearing into the clouds.
The departure was silent, without any fanfare or farewell.
The expedition members entered the airship's interior, and the hatch closed behind them, sealing them off from the outside world.
The Tianhai's interior was divided into several sections: the command cabin, the living quarters, the training hall, the infirmary, and the armory.
The expedition members were assigned to the living quarters, which were divided into two floors. Each room was equipped with a bed, a desk, and a chair, and the walls were soundproofed.
Song Chen entered his room, closed the door, and sat down on the bed.
The Tianhai was flying at high speed, and the airship's internal gravity system was stable, so there was no sense of motion.
He took out his communicator and called Zhou Wangyue.
"Teacher, what is the destination?"
Zhou Wangyue's voice came through the terminal: "The destination is the Northern Sea."
"The Northern Sea?" Song Chen was taken aback.
The Northern Sea was the vast ocean north of the Northern Continent. It was a desolate and dangerous place, filled with rogue waves, sea monsters, and psionic storms.
"Why are we going to the Northern Sea?"
Zhou Wangyue's voice was calm: "The Northern Sea is the only route to the North Pole. The North Pole is the only place where the space-time barrier is thin enough for us to pass through."
Song Chen nodded, understanding.
The North Pole was the only place where the space-time barrier was thin enough for them to pass through, and the Northern Sea was the only route to the North Pole.
The Tianhai flew for three days and three nights, and on the fourth day, it began to slow down.
Song Chen stood up, walked out of his room, and headed for the command cabin.
The command cabin was located at the front of the airship, and it was filled with various screens and control panels. Zhou Wangyue was standing in front of a large screen, looking at the data streams scrolling across it.
Song Chen walked over and looked at the screen.
The screen displayed a map of the Northern Sea, with a red dot blinking at the center of the map.
Zhou Wangyue pointed at the red dot: "We are here. The North Pole is about a thousand kilometers ahead."
Song Chen nodded, and at this moment, the Tianhai shook slightly.
Zhou Wangyue's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Everyone, prepare for battle."
The expedition members rushed out of their rooms and gathered in the command cabin.
The Tianhai shook again, and this time, the shaking was stronger.
Zhou Wangyue looked at the screen and said, "It's a sea monster."
The Northern Sea was filled with sea monsters, and they were extremely dangerous. Some of them were even capable of swallowing an airship whole.
Song Chen looked at the screen and saw that the sea monster was approaching at high speed.
Zhou Wangyue said, "General Longfe