Chapter 452: Successful Direct Hit

Maxwell looked at the large map on the wall, which marked the distance between the North American continent and Long Country. If this type of Missile truly possessed a range of over 5000 kilometers, coupled with ultra-low-altitude penetration capabilities...

"Our existing Anti-aircraft System is completely unable to cope with this threat," he said with difficulty, stating this terrifying conclusion, "It could reach its target before the Radar even detects it."

The room was deathly silent; everyone was so shocked by this fact that they were speechless. The strategic advantage that the Star-Spangled Country prided itself on had completely collapsed at this moment.

Radio and television stations around the world broadcast emergency news:

"... Breaking news! According to reliable sources, the 'Changfeng' Missile launched by Long Country has successfully flown over 3000 kilometers and maintained an ultra-low-altitude flight posture, making it almost impossible to be continuously tracked by conventional Radar System..."

"... Experts analyze that this flight mode has completely changed the concept of strategic weapons. Traditional Anti-aircraft System still has a certain chance of dealing with high-altitude ballistic missiles, but it is almost helpless against high-speed cruise missiles flying close to the ground..."

"... If it is confirmed to have a range of over 5000 kilometers, Long Country will become the third country after the Star-Spangled Country and Beijixiong Guo to possess intercontinental strike capabilities, and the global strategic landscape will be completely rewritten..."

All over the world, people gathered in front of radios and televisions, listening in shock to the live broadcast of this historic moment. Ordinary people who were originally just curious now realized that they were witnessing a turning point in an era.

The "Changfeng" Missile had already flown nearly 4000 kilometers, only a few hundred kilometers away from the target Jiaoshi Island.

"Entering the final stage," inside the command center, Li Mingyuan's voice remained calm, "Prepare for terminal guidance."

"Yes! Terminal Guidance System activated, terrain matching has begun." The guidance team engineers quickly operated the console.

"Weather conditions around Jiaoshi Island?"

"Perfect, sir. Visibility is excellent, wind speed is stable, and the target is clearly visible."

Li Mingyuan nodded, "Begin terminal maneuvering procedure."

In the waters near Jiaoshi Island, on a Star-Spangled Country observation ship:

"It's here!" an officer suddenly shouted loudly, the high-magnification binoculars in his hands firmly locked onto a small dot on the distant sea level.

Everyone immediately cast their gaze in that direction. At first, they saw nothing, only the calm sea and the blue sky. Then, a tiny black dot appeared at the edge of their vision, approaching at an astonishing speed.

"My God, it's flying too low! It's almost skimming the surface of the sea!" someone exclaimed.

Through the high-magnification binoculars, they could see the slender Missile skimming over the waves like a Petrel, occasionally making small maneuvering adjustments, as if dodging an imaginary interception system. This maneuvering capability was simply incredible for a high-speed flying Missile.

"Take pictures! Record everything!" the commander shouted, even though he knew this moment had already been firmly captured by dozens of cameras and hundreds of still cameras.

As the Missile drew closer, its details gradually became clear—the streamlined fuselage, the sharp front end, the perfect aerodynamic design, shimmering with a cold metallic luster under the Taiyang. This was not the bulky Missile people imagined, but more like a delicate scalpel, born for precise cutting.

"It's turning!" someone exclaimed, "It's actively adjusting its flight path!"

Indeed, as the Missile approached Jiaoshi Island, it began a series of precise adjustments, as if locking onto the target. This intelligent performance left the observers dumbfounded—it was not simply flying along a preset trajectory, but was able to react according to real-time conditions.

Under the gaze of hundreds of observers, the "Changfeng" Missile finally locked onto the concrete building painted with a target on Jiaoshi Island and entered the final dive stage.

The speed of the Missile was so fast and its posture so stable that it was breathtaking. It was like an arrow released from a bow, pointing straight at the center of the target with an unstoppable momentum.

"It's going to hit! Direct hit!"

Amidst deafening screams, the "Changfeng" Missile hit the bullseye with precision at a near-perfect angle.

In an instant, a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering roar erupted on Jiaoshi Island, and the blinding flash was almost impossible to look at directly. The massive explosion instantly vaporized the concrete building, and earth, stone, and debris were thrown high into the sky, forming a huge Mushroom Cloud. The entire small island seemed to shake violently as if by an earthquake, and large swaths of rock cracked and fell into the sea.

Even the observation ship several kilometers away could feel the vibrations and shockwaves generated by the explosion.

"My God..." the Star-Spangled Country officer muttered to himself, the binoculars in his hands slipping due to shock, "Direct hit on the bullseye! The precision... the precision might be within 10 meters!"

At this moment, everyone fell into a shocked silence. For intercontinental missiles accustomed to kilometer-level errors, this kind of precision was simply a fantasy. Yet, the "Changfeng" Missile, after flying more than 4000 kilometers, could still achieve such an unbelievable level of accuracy.

In observation stations across the Star-Spangled Country, Beijixiong Guo, and countries around the world, similar scenes were playing out simultaneously. Professional military observers stared at the data and images, unable to believe their eyes.

"Direct hit... error estimated at no more than 10 meters..."

"Flight distance over 4000 kilometers... maintained ultra-low altitude the entire way... this is simply..."

"My God, what is the principle of its guidance system? So precise..."

"This technology is at least ten years ahead of us... no, maybe more..."

Sounds of shock, fear, and awe rose one after another; everyone realized that they had just witnessed a revolutionary breakthrough in the history of strategic weapons.

Inside the 404 Military Base command center, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted.

"Perfect hit!" the flight control engineer reported excitedly, "All parameters are within the optimal range! This is an absolute Victory!"

Li Mingyuan stood there quietly, a smile finally appearing on his face. He looked around at these cheering scientists and engineers, a strong sense of pride welling up in his heart. These people, with their wisdom and sweat, had achieved in just a few months a technological miracle that would have taken decades in the original history.

"Notify the Wajiaobu," he said calmly, his voice clearly reaching the entire command center, "Issue an official statement: The first live-fire test of the new intercontinental strategic weapon system 'Changfeng' has been a complete success, with all parameters meeting design specifications."

Simple, capable, and unassuming, yet containing incomparably powerful confidence and foundation. This was the effect Li Mingyuan wanted—to let the facts speak and let the world witness the rise of Long Country.

Inside the command center, applause rang out again, more enthusiastic and lasting than before. Every face was filled with the joy of Victory and national pride. They knew that from this moment on, Long Country would no longer be a weak nation to be slaughtered, but a strong nation capable of mastering its own destiny.

Li Mingyuan looked out the window; the Taiyang was hanging high in the sky, shining with brilliant light. This country, once poor and weak, had finally ushered in its own bright moment.

And this was only the beginning.

A few minutes later, the Long Country Wajiaobu spokesperson read an official statement at a temporarily convened press conference:

"It has been confirmed that the first live-fire test of the new Long Country intercontinental strategic weapon system 'Changfeng' has been a complete success, with all parameters meeting design specifications. This achievement demonstrates the outstanding talent of Long Country's scientific and technological workers and the major achievements in Long Country's scientific and technological development. Long Country will continue to develop national defense technology peacefully to safeguard national sovereignty and security."

The brief statement triggered a tsunami-like response globally. Governments of various countries held emergency security meetings, high-level Military officials studied countermeasures overnight, and overwhelming media reports pushed the "Changfeng" Missile to the headlines.