I built an armada.

Meanwhile, more than 10,000 kilometers away in the Atlantic Ocean.

In a certain sea area, Zhou Qinglei led the expeditionary fleet to continue its advance into the depths of the European seas.

If viewed from above, one would surely see that the expeditionary fleet has split into three, with the three combat formations forming a pincer movement, advancing with unstoppable momentum.

Hundreds of kilometers away from them, a joint naval fleet of seven countries in the Europa Sea Circle was also sailing brazenly toward them.

Based on their current speeds as they sail towards each other, they should encounter each other at sea in about two hours. If nothing unexpected happens, it will certainly be a very fierce conflict.

The seven nations deployed their elite navies, including four aircraft carrier fleets and three conventional fleets. Among the aircraft carrier fleets was a nuclear-powered carrier from the French.

In total, there were as many as 87 warships of various types. This does not include the numerous replenishment ships and submarines lurking in the sea.

With four aircraft carriers of varying sizes, each carrying over two hundred carrier-based aircraft, they represent a formidable naval force.

Of course, under normal circumstances, without the Eagle Tribe leading the way, it would be difficult for the seven kingdoms to join forces, let alone conduct joint operations, since there are considerable internal conflicts and each has its own agenda.

Now, facing the expeditionary fleet from the Dragon Summer Tribe, and with the Eagle Tribe instigating them from behind, they have joined forces once again for their common interests.

In preparation for this impending naval conflict, the seven-nation coalition even borrowed a batch of reconnaissance satellites and aircraft from the Eagle Tribe to conduct a large-scale, high-density search of the relevant sea areas, with the aim of weaving a net that would leave the Longxia naval expeditionary fleet nowhere to hide.

Although the Longxia Naval Expeditionary Fleet possesses extremely strong stealth capabilities and its radar performance far surpasses that of the Seven Nations Alliance, and it can even exert strong electromagnetic suppression on the enemy, it cannot achieve optical stealth when facing satellite reconnaissance.

Under current scientific and technological conditions, all stealth technology is aimed at radar, meaning making it impossible for radar to detect its existence.

It can be said that the seven nations within the European maritime region have made ample preparations for the expeditionary fleet, weaving a tight net. Clearly, the situation is extremely unfavorable for the Longxia Navy.

Even so, the expeditionary fleet commanded by Zhou Qinglei also possessed 6 10,000-ton destroyers, 16 Type 052D destroyers, a large number of replenishment ships, and nuclear submarines in the sea.

Even so, there is still a significant gap between it and the combined fleet of the seven nations, both in terms of strength and total tonnage.

If the stealth advantage is negated by satellite reconnaissance, the situation becomes even more perilous for the expeditionary fleet. It could very well lead to irreversible consequences if not handled properly.

Zhou Qinglei was unaware of the size of the joint naval fleet of the seven European countries, but he was very clear that since they dared to take the initiative to intercept, they must have made ample preparations.

"Next, our expeditionary fleet will most likely face a fierce battle."

After glancing at the latest intelligence, Zhou Qinglei's expression turned serious. "The Seven Nations Allied Fleet really thinks highly of us. It seems that this conflict is inevitable, and its intensity will probably be no less than that one in the Eastern Continent Sea."

The conflict in the Eastern Continent waters was initiated by the Eagle Tribe, which, together with the armed forces of the Eastern Wilderness Tribe, was very powerful.

However, within the European maritime region, they do not have a geographical advantage. On the contrary, the seven European countries are able to fully utilize their geographical advantages, whether in attack or in providing support, they can do so much faster.

When you venture far from home into someone else's territory, it's as if you've lost your homeland's reinforcements.

They lacked air force support, coastal missile and air defense forces deployed on Dragon Claw Island, and a range of other support such as the Yunfan series anti-ship ballistic missiles.

"What can we do without support? Now that we're here, we're going to demonstrate our national power and military might!"

Zhou Qinglei took a deep breath and said with great pride, "Let those foreign powers know that we Longxia people are not so easy to bully. Once we are provoked, things will not be easy!"

Even though the current situation is extremely unfavorable to them, with only so many warships and insufficient ammunition, he not only showed no fear, but also displayed the courage, domineering spirit, and decisiveness of someone who knows there are tigers in the mountains but still chooses to go into them!
They survived when their navy had only a few dilapidated ships, weaker than even some of the smaller neighboring countries. Now that their ships are so much better, are they still afraid? Wouldn't that just make them more timid?
In the past, we had little steel but a lot of spirit; now we have plenty of steel and plenty of spirit. So, the only word to describe it is: get to work!

They came here to disrupt the entire European maritime region and drive those great powers into a panic!

"What's the current situation in each department? Have any anomalies been detected?"

After putting down the intelligence file, Zhou Qinglei turned to the communications soldier and asked him a question.

The communications officer did not respond immediately, but instead inquired with the other two combat formations. Only after obtaining the specific details did he truthfully report to his superior: "Reporting to the captain, the first combat formation has not found any abnormalities."

"Report to the captain: The second combat formation has spotted several enemy reconnaissance aircraft, which are 400 kilometers away from our fleet."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qinglei quickly looked at the map of the European seas, took a ruler and pencil and started gesturing on it, then said, "It seems that we are not far from the enemy fleet, about 500 to 700 kilometers away. In that case, in just over an hour's voyage, the enemy will be within range of our anti-ship missiles."

At this point, he took a deep breath, and his gaze suddenly sharpened.

"Pass down the order: the fleet must prepare to engage the enemy."

"All units must closely monitor the enemy's movements. No ships should act without authorization or launch hasty attacks. Preserve your strength..."

Soon, these orders were distributed through the fleet data link, and the expeditionary fleet immediately went into a state of high alert, and the atmosphere became tense.

Each ship began to advance its combat preparations in an orderly manner, and all personnel involved in the battle entered a state of first-level combat readiness. As soon as the order was given, they would open fire without hesitation and deliver a devastating blow to the enemy!

Whether it was the captain or the sailors, they all knew very well that this battle with the combined naval fleet of the seven European countries was unavoidable. Unless they frightened the enemy, these Western countries would not obediently release the top students they had imprisoned!

Even when they traveled across the ocean to fight in the enemy's lair and faced a very unfavorable situation, none of them were afraid; on the contrary, they had an urge to try.

Just then, the communications officer suddenly reported: "Reporting to the captain, a coded telegram has arrived from headquarters."

A coded message has arrived from headquarters?

Doesn't that mean the battle within the Eastern Continent sea area has reached its final conclusion? Zhou Qinglei had been worried, and upon hearing this news, his heart skipped a beat and he became quite nervous. He quickly took a deep breath to suppress his anxiety and hurriedly said, "Quick, quickly decipher it and see what it says."

"Yes."

The communications officer quickly deciphered the message and reported truthfully: "Captain, headquarters said in the coded message that the battle in the East China Sea is progressing smoothly, the situation is clear, the battlefield has been taken control, and we have a complete advantage."

"Headquarters also told us not to worry, that the conflict would soon come to an end, and that the final victory would belong to the Longxia Navy."

Have they completely seized the dominant position?
These key words had a huge impact on Zhou Qinglei's mind, and he was finally able to put his mind at ease.

As long as there are no problems at home, he can devote all his energy to the upcoming large-scale naval conflict with the combined fleet of seven European nations.

Otherwise, if their home is raided while they are on an expedition, the negative impact on morale will be immeasurable, and everyone will probably lose the will to fight.

But now, this good news can greatly boost morale.

"Great, great, that's wonderful!"

Zhou Qinglei was overjoyed, his gloom dispelled. "It seems Cao Youren and his men have won a great victory. This is something to celebrate!"

After a moment, he composed himself, turned around and opened the fleet communication channel to report the good news.

"Brothers, I have some fantastic news to tell you. According to the telegram from headquarters, we have seized the initiative in the battle in the waters off Dongzhou. In the words of headquarters, the situation is currently very favorable."

"In other words, we won a major victory back home against the powerful Eagle Tribe's naval carrier fleet. And now, we are about to engage in battle with the combined fleet of the seven European nations."

"Can we let these powers that once bullied us look down on our Longxia Naval Expeditionary Fleet?"

As soon as the words were spoken, all the naval soldiers shouted in unison, "No!"

"No, no, I'm just like you. So what if this is the enemy's lair? So what if their firepower is stronger than ours? We are not afraid and we will forge ahead."

"Even though we are more than 10,000 kilometers away from our motherland, we can still demonstrate our national power and military might, making the enemy tremble with fear."

“I know you have the same confidence and determination as I do.”

Whether it was the sailors or the captains of the various fleets, they were all filled with excitement and their enthusiasm was palpable.

The naval brothers who stayed behind at home won a great victory, and now they have no worries about their rear. So they are going all out to destroy the combined naval fleet of those great powers!

To demonstrate the might of the Longxia Navy in the waters of Europe, more than 10,000 kilometers away from our motherland, and to show the enemy the courage and fearlessness of Longxia soldiers!
"Brothers, let me tell you, ahead lies the European Sea Circle, where the great powers that have invaded our country in history are now resorting to despicable means to unjustly detain our ambitious young people and talented students studying abroad."

"They are all innocent, yet they have been treated this way, preventing them from returning to their country. Now, the country needs them to go back and participate in its development."

"Therefore, no matter the cost, we must bring them back, because this is the sole purpose and mission of our expeditionary fleet!"

"My demands on you are not high; just complete this glorious mission under my leadership!"

Zhou Qinglei had already begun pre-battle mobilization, aiming to get everyone in the expeditionary fleet focused and in high spirits to engage in a fierce battle with the enemy.

Regardless, they had to win this battle to make these Western powers understand that the Longxia tribe was no longer what it used to be, and was no longer an object for them to tyrannize.

On the other side, in the British colony, at Downing Street, the Prime Minister's official residence in the capital.

Prime Minister Antony sat in his office, while Richard, the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau, sat across from him at his desk.

"Prime Minister, based on the intelligence we have so far, the situation in the East China Sea is rather strange and increasingly difficult to understand."

"Judging from the timeline, the two sides should have already started a major battle, but there hasn't been much news about it."

"We haven't been able to gather any useful intelligence, whether it's from the Eastern Wilderness Tribe, the military base, or even the Eagle Tribe's home territory."

"That's really unusual."

After listening to Richard's report, Anthony fell into deep thought.

Richard had already sent over a lot of relevant intelligence, and he had also obtained some from other sources, but he couldn't find anything of value in this messy intelligence.

For example, whether the Longxia Navy lost, won, or was completely annihilated, is unknown.

Some of the information was vague, while others said that the Longxia tribe had gone mad and directly used nuclear weapons to attack the military base.

Some say that the Eagle Tribe was enraged and launched a nuclear counterattack, attacking the Dragon Summer Tribe's homeland.

Some even exaggeratedly claimed that the Eastern Wilderness tribe suffered a devastating blow, and that the cabinet leader and his entourage were so frightened that they hid in underground bunkers for refuge.

Almost every intelligence report was presented in a fantastical and incredible manner, as if it were actually true, leaving the intelligence analysis experts at the Military Intelligence Bureau scratching their heads in confusion.

To this end, Anthony even sent his foreign affairs staff to the Eagle Tribe to inquire about the specific situation, but the other party did not reveal a single word, and the same was true for the Dragon Summer Tribe.

It's as if both sides agreed not to mention the war at all. How could the two sides in the conflict have such a tacit understanding? Isn't that too strange?
The more this was the case, the more Anthony felt that the two countries were definitely hiding something major from the outside world; otherwise, they wouldn't be so tacitly in sync, acting like brothers—this was highly unusual! (End of Chapter)