Super Invincible Battleship
Chapter 574

Chapter 574: Chapter 263: Transformation In The Sky Chapter 574: Chapter 263: Transformation In The Sky Facing the sudden change with the mysterious aircraft, General Miller was somewhat taken aback. However, he was battle-hardened and experienced, and after a momentary lapse, he immediately snapped back into action, beginning to issue orders. On one hand, he had his subordinates activate the active sonar installed underwater to search for the aircraft's whereabouts; on the other hand, he had the US Forces at both sides of the dam prepare for battle, ready to open fire and shoot down the aircraft as soon as it emerged from under the water's surface.

Although General Miller had extensive combat experience, he was used to dealing with conventional incidents. When confronted with mysterious unknown technology like a drone, his command and handling methods still showed significant flaws.

At exactly 3 a.m. local time, which was midnight on Misty Island, the Drone Data began to refresh. In an instant, the drone went from being severely damaged to completely rejuvenated. During that very brief moment, the drone seemed to exist in another dimension, rendering all the constraints of this world meaningless to it. Therefore, whether it was the steel cables of the salvage equipment on the water's surface or the iron chains around the concrete piers underwater, they all lost their hold on the drone at that time.

No sooner had the Drone Data refreshed than all functions were restored. Yan Fei, in the underground magma lake, immediately felt the presence of the drone. He quickly activated the Quantum Radar to scan his surroundings, promptly getting a clear understanding of the situation. He hadn't expected that, during the time he lost control of the drone, it had been discovered by the US Forces hiding underwater, who were now engaged in salvage operations.

Yan Fei broke out in a cold sweat, relieved that the Drone Data refreshed just as it was about to be hauled out of the water. Otherwise, if the drone had fallen into the hands of the US Forces and something unforeseen occurred, Yan Fei's regrets would have come too late. However, upon discovering the drone was deeply ensnared by US Forces, Yan Fei didn't panic or choose to make it ascend to the sky immediately; instead, he controlled the drone to sink rapidly. Once the drone had sunk to a depth where it could no longer be observed by the boats above, it immediately transformed into a teardrop shape that was most suitable for stealthy underwater maneuvering.

Hoover Dam was flanked by an intense concentration of US Forces' air defense firepower, the density and strength of which were almost psychopathic. These were General Miller's ultimate measures against the drone. Considering this significant threat, that's why Yan Fei chose not to make a direct skyward escape from this location.

Although the drone had Radar Stealth Ability and some optical stealth capabilities, it was too close to the US Forces on both sides of the dam. The Forces could spot the drone with the naked eye. Hence, the moment the drone appeared in the sky, it would immediately be subjected to a fierce attack by air defense firepower. Even if the drone were formidable, it would not survive a saturated bombardment and missile attack with no room for error.

Anticipating such a situation, Yan Fei didn't opt for a brazen breakout, but instead chose to have the drone retreat from the bottom of the water. After transformation, the drone swiftly moved underwater, and in a short time, it went from the upstream to the downstream side of Hoover Dam. At this time, the US Forces' active sonar, deep-sea submersibles, and divers were still searching in the original location, not realizing that the drone had long left its initial position.

Upon reaching the front of Hoover Dam, the drone stopped moving forward. The presence of the dam meant the drone could no longer continue. However, the drone dared not ascend to the sky from this point because there were still many US Air Defense Troops on both sides of the dam.

But this dam structure was not an obstacle for Yan Fei, for he had already made preparations. A torpedo was launched from the torpedo tube below the drone's body. This torpedo was a reduced-power version of the AGM-129 stealth cruise missile for underwater use, with only 80% of the original version's power. The torpedo, carrying a massive bubble, struck the main body of Hoover Dam with tremendous force.

Although the power of the AGM-129 stealth cruise missile was reduced by 20%, the warhead was packed with a mysterious explosive never before seen on Earth which endowed it with enormous destructive power. So, even with a 20% power reduction, its force remained substantial. The torpedo struck the body of Hoover Dam with extreme speed and exploded fiercely, creating a muffled sound underwater and blasting a gigantic hole in the dam's structure.

Hoover Dam was built in the thirties of the last century, nearly 90 years from now. However, during its construction, they spared no expense, resulting in excellent quality, and despite 90 years having passed, Hoover Dam's structure remained incredibly sturdy. Even when blasted by an AGM-129 stealth cruise missile, the dam did not immediately collapse; instead, numerous fine cracks appeared on its surface.

While one AGM-129 stealth cruise missile didn't completely destroy Hoover Dam, Yan Fei was not disappointed. At his directive, a second torpedo was fired from the drone's launching tube, continuing the attack on Hoover Dam.

The second torpedo, guided by the Quantum Radar, followed the trajectory of the first without deviation, precisely striking the center of the large hole and exploding again with a powerful muffled sound. With the same spot enduring two high-powered assaults, Hoover Dam finally showed signs of failure.

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