Chapter 1008: Sea Labyrinth

Looking at the thick fog ahead, Bisimai furrowed her brows, turned her head to look at Ou Gen Qin Wang and Ge Na Sen Nao beside her.

Such fog doesn't look like a fine mixture; it's something even finer than a fine mixture.

Yes, and the only person I can think of who could release this fog is one person. Ge Na Sen Nao said, gazing at the mist ahead.

"The Arbiter Tian Pa Lan Si?" Ou Gen Qin Wang said.

"That's right, it's the Arbiter Tian Pa Lan Si." Ge Na Sen Nao nodded to confirm.

"But I heard that Tian Pa Lan Si was already wiped out by the Commander-led Royal, Donghuang, and Northern Union Fleet?" Ou Gen Qin Wang asked.

"That battle doesn't count as annihilation; it was merely a retreat. Wiping out an Arbiter is harder than you imagine." Ge Na Sen Nao shook her head.

"So that means our previous battle against the Arbiters Si Te Lian Ku Si and He Mi Te only counted as defeating them, not annihilating them?" Bisimai narrowed her eyes and asked.

"Yes." Ge Na Sen Nao didn't hide it; they had now reached the final core sea area, and some things they wanted to conceal could no longer be concealed.

"Why? We clearly sank them, and you were there, so why did you let them slip away like that?" Ou Gen Qin Wang asked with a smile.

His words held little doubt, more a hint of curiosity.

As I said before, annihilating an Arbiter is not simple, especially when the Arbiter is equipped with an overload module.

As for why we let them slip away, it all stems from a pact. As for what that pact exactly is, you will have plenty of time to witness it. Ge Na Sen Nao said.

It seems I wasn't wrong; you have indeed been hiding something from us. Bisimai looked at Ge Na Sen Nao and said, "What puzzles me is that the Commander seems to have known your purpose all along."

"The Commander? By rights, he shouldn't know our purpose, but since you say so, it seems the Commander does know something after all."

However, Hai Lun Na would have no reason to tell him, because once spoken, those things would render any further combat meaningless. Ge Na Sen Nao shook her head.

You'd better not speculate about our purpose; as I just said, perhaps you'll find out soon.

Bisimai gave Ge Na Sen Nao a deep look, saying, "It's not that I don't trust you; it's that the Commander is right here, and his safety is paramount to us."

We harbor no ulterior motives toward the Commander, and we have also joined Gangqu; the Commander is likewise our commander, so please rest assured.

Furthermore, our objectives are the same; even if our purposes differ, the process remains identical. Ge Na Sen Nao replied, prompting Scharnhorst beside her to nod.

Moreover, we've come this far; there's no need to dwell on this issue. Right now, the most important thing is to penetrate this fog. Scharnhorst said, "The fog of Tian Pa Lan Si has concealment and communication-jamming capabilities; basically we can't contact other detachments now, so we can only rely on ourselves."

Everyone should still be cautious about the surroundings and try to avoid unnecessary losses.

Bisimai nodded and shouted to the nearby U-boats: "The fog usually blankets the sea surface; you are now scattered underwater, searching for an exit while also looking for enemies possibly hidden in the mist."

Upon discovery, report back to me immediately; absolutely do not initiate an attack, lest you startle the enemy.

"Yes, Big Sis Bisimai!" Several U-boats saluted Bisimai, then performed a graceful roll and submerged.

Watching the submarines disappear, Bisimai turned her gaze to the few destroyers. Most of the Z-class destroyers had been severely damaged in the earlier battle against Enpreise, but the destroyers that could remain here now are the elite of the elite.

"Z1, Z23, Z46, you three spread out in a fan formation, quickly assess the situation in this sea area, and find the fog's exit." Bisimai told the destroyers.

"Yes." They replied, then swiftly glided forward and vanished into the mist in the blink of an eye.

"Mainz, Koln, Lai Bi Xi, Nuremberg, watch our flanks to prevent the enemy from using the fog as cover to launch a surprise attack." Bisimai said.

"Yes!"

As Iron Blood began its defensive deployment and scouting, the White Eagle side was not idle either.

"Enterprise, the fog is too thick; launched carrier aircraft can't be retrieved, and we can't see any corresponding information." Aisaikesi waited a long time, unable to see any carrier aircraft break through the fog and return, then said to Enterprise.

"Indeed, I just launched carrier aircraft and tried to fly them as high as possible, but they still couldn't escape the fog's range. It seems we want to reach the core of this sea area; first we must break through this fog." Yue Ke Cheng said.

"Now we can only pick a direction and keep moving forward; otherwise, in such thick fog we would easily lose our way." Xin Ze Xi said.

Enterprise nodded, "We indeed need to pass through this sea fog, and I don't know if you've noticed, but in the place we just passed, reefs and islands have appeared just like in previous sea areas, arranged on the sea surface, looking quite chaotic, yet they always give me a special feeling."

"A special feeling?" Bei Ka Lai Na asked doubtfully.

"Yes, some feelings are like a maze!" Enterprise frowned, "The intersecting reefs and this fog shrouding the whole sea area really resemble the labyrinthine sea we encountered when we rescued Hai Lun Na."

Upon Enterprise senior saying that, I recall: back then in that sea area, when we returned we even brought back some fine mixture. But the fog before us now is far more complex than that fine mixture. Hai Lun Na said.

That's right, so the things we encountered in that mirror-like sea area could also appear here, and likely in greater abundance. Enterprise said.

So, we need to plan well; when exploring this sea area and breaking out of the fog, we must stay vigilant and constantly monitor the surroundings.

Understood! Everyone nodded.

Although there is fog on the sea surface, underwater visibility is relatively good, so their task has been handed to us; we're best at this! Archerfish said.

That's right; although the sea fog blocks information, once we detect a situation we will promptly report back. Lan Shan Yu nodded.

Hehe, let me give them a surprise! Big Blueflower Fish also said excitedly.

Enterprise nodded, "Then the scouting task is yours; however, to avoid being picked off one by one, if you spot any abnormality, return to report immediately, and absolutely do not engage in combat!"

"Yes!"