You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The army is relying on its allies. The toughest ground battles should be borne by you yourselves, especially since if the Great Qian Empire were to fully engage, wouldn't that be no different from a world war?

It's not that it's impossible.

Feng Tianyin wanted to focus her energy on scientific research.

She spends every day immersed in the laboratory, focusing on projects such as imaging transistors, chips, and enriched uranium, which consume resources comparable to military spending.

Large-scale army operations will inevitably involve more resources, thus impacting technological progress.

In short, test the mettle of your collaborators.

..........

The Daqian Navy and Air Force began bombing the Allied forces, using aircraft carrier battle groups as a fulcrum. The latter were not to be outdone. Having been stationed in Southeast Asia for a long time and possessing a certain military foundation, they deployed their air force from numerous airfields to fight to the bitter end.

The two sides fought fiercely in the vast sky, with planes crashing every moment.

Thick trails of smoke dotted the sky as debris plummeted down, creating a spectacular sight.

at the same time.

There were also skirmishes at sea, as both sides were trying to blockade each other's supply lines to gain an advantage. Thus, battles raged everywhere, from submarine hunts on the seabed to surface gun battles.

"At this point, it's practically a declaration of war."

As usual, Xia He checked the progress of the Terra world halfway through the round, only to find that the battle was in full swing.

Global tensions increased by 30%.

World War II was just around the corner. If it weren't for the fact that the two important civilizations of the Western Continent and the Middle-earth were still at peace, there would have been widespread devastation by now.

She glanced around and noticed that the other smaller Oceanias and polar continents were relatively well-behaved.

One is a region similar to Australia, and the other is a region at a lower latitude than Antarctica in reality. There are also countries there, but they are relatively peaceful. The military news that NPCs usually report is about suppressing clans.

They are ordinary customers in the world market, slightly smaller in size, but they are relatively peaceful.

If it weren't for these stable zones, Terra would have exploded long ago.

But it's not that simple.

"...The pollution index is still rising, but their resident priests have noticed and are issuing warnings to be on guard."

"The main point of conflict in recent years has been in Southeast Asia."

The ownership of the colonies directly determines the future development space of the Western Continent and will affect their future strategies, so they cannot give in and will definitely fight to the bitter end. It all comes down to who will prevail.

Xia He's hands were itching to try it; just watching wasn't interesting enough, she wanted a place where she could do some fine-tuning.

"Got it!"

At this very moment, a coalition fleet appeared on the outskirts of the city-state of Wind and Waves, consisting of three aircraft carriers, launching a surprise attack, with neither side yet aware of the other.

In this era, aircraft carriers had limited reconnaissance capabilities, relying mainly on reconnaissance aircraft, and there was a time lag between their arrival and departure.

Both sides are in a state of fog of war on the map.

The allied forces have a relative advantage because they are well aware of the Great Qian Empire's navy's presence in the area. But where exactly should they launch their carrier-based aircraft? How many squadrons should they launch? Launching too few risks returning empty-handed and revealing their position. Launching too many would weaken their own defensive capabilities.

Commanders have too many decision points to consider, but they also need to be decisive on the battlefield.

Didi!

Just then, a telegram reported a location where a reconnaissance plane approaching Cape Winds had spotted two aircraft carriers docked, meaning there were four more on the sea.

Xia He also saw that the Daqian Navy had launched reconnaissance aircraft.

The detection fields of the two sides are about to converge.

call!

The Daqian Fleet's decision to launch reconnaissance aircraft was not a spur-of-the-moment idea, but rather a routine activity.

Since entering hostile waters to fight, they have made it a routine to regularly send reconnaissance aircraft to search the surrounding waters, including carrier-based aircraft, land-based reconnaissance aircraft, and even reconnaissance submarines.

Found, destroyed.

The Navy maintains battlefield awareness in accordance with this principle.

Xia He was in no hurry to intervene directly.

Instead, it broadens the battlefield perspective further, showing that in the distance, a continuous stream of fleets from both sides are converging, all ready for a major naval battle.

Neither side had prior intelligence leaks regarding their battle plans, but both shared a similar assessment of a decisive battle, demonstrating that great minds think alike.

High-level game.

Even a layman like her found it pleasing to the eye; it demonstrated skillful maneuvering, strategic thinking, and tactical execution. Clearly, both sides were composed of elite troops of top-tier quality.

During the six years of the Southeast Asian Wars, the Allied forces also cultivated a sufficient naval and air force.

With their abundant resources in the rear, their shipbuilding capabilities are not to be underestimated, and together they account for a quarter of the world's industrial power.

The remaining quarter will be shared between Oceania and the Arctic.

But it's not bad either.

The Western Continent's advantage lies in its concentrated industry and the fact that it's fighting in its own colonies, right on its doorstep. Even a powerful empire like the Great Qian Empire would suffer losses if its forces were deployed so far. That's why they have the confidence to fight. They can't just surrender without a fight, can they? That wouldn't be right.

"Even without the evil god interfering, this battle was bound to happen sooner or later."

Xia He accurately assessed the grudges between the two sides.

The defeat in the New World War left the nations of the Western Continent with a lingering resentment. As the losers of that time gradually left, the memory of their failures returned, and they began to believe they could do it again.

We can't just leave the navy, which we've worked so hard to build, as a mere fleet. We have to test our strength against the Great Qian Empire to know its true capabilities.

"Enemy ship spotted!"

Both sides simultaneously issued reports on their respective communication frequencies and updated their coordinates in sync.

"Immediately deploy the bombing squadron, using an air defense formation."

Even the orders were almost identical. When Xia He checked the attributes of the two fleets, she found that they were all elite, with the best pilots, the most skilled sailors, and the most experienced damage control personnel...

Both the Great Qian Dynasty and the Allied Forces gave it their all, without any wishful thinking.

Now that I've spotted the enemy, they've probably spotted me too. There's nothing to worry about anymore; let's launch a bombardment.

Whoosh, whoosh!

Carrier-based aircraft took off continuously, forming dense formations in the sky, and their numbers expanded rapidly.

Xia He casually drew a circle to define the fleet and adjusted it to a "defensive formation," which seemed redundant, but actually provided an additional benefit to the player's actions.

Fleet defense increased by 8%.

Attack efficiency +5%

Moreover, the Great Qian has an advantage in the number of carrier-based aircraft.

The two aircraft carriers, which were resting at Cape Wind and Waves, also received the message and launched their carrier-based aircraft without hesitation. At the same time, the land-based airfields responded to the command. This batch of more than 400 aircraft charged towards the enemy with great momentum.

Judging from the trajectory lines, the commander had chosen the correct location amidst the complex communication environment.

"Your Majesty, I hope I have not disturbed you."

Feng Tianyin's spiritual projection appeared through the Heavenly Eye, also taking notice of this naval battle.

She naturally knew about the battle and was very concerned about the largest naval battle in history, so she came to check it out as soon as possible so that she could intervene at any time. However, she did not expect that fate would arrive first to witness it.

"Watch it, it's amazing!"

Xia He smiled. During the conversation, the two carrier-based aircraft groups had already met halfway through the journey, and a battle was inevitable.

Several planes crashed amidst the loud explosions, with fire lines crisscrossing the sky and thick smoke billowing out.

Bang, bang!

Every now and then, unlucky souls fall into the waves, either temporarily floating on life jackets or perishing, as if shooting stars are falling from the sky.

However, neither side chose to linger in the fight, preferring instead to exchange fire casually as they passed each other, without any hesitation.

The best way to maximize the results is to strike the enemy's fleet.

It is important to distinguish between primary and secondary matters.

Even though the Daqian side had the advantage, their air force did not continue fighting. Instead, some of them simply went around to harass the enemy, while the majority of them went straight for the enemy fleet and arrived in the air in a short time.

The enemy's anti-aircraft fire was interwoven into a net, yet it was difficult to inflict fatal damage.

The Daqian carrier-based aircraft is made of solid and strong materials, and its flight altitude is even better. In addition, its maneuverability minimizes damage. The most difficult part is actually dropping aerial bombs.

The first few throws missed, but the pilots quickly found the distance and timing, and finally delivered the fatal blow:

boom!

A giant aerial bomb pierced through the aircraft carrier deck, creating a mushroom cloud before exploding instantly.

The amount of explosives and their power are both astonishing.

Xia He raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but ask, "Is it that powerful?"

"Because our warheads use higher-strength alloy materials, they can easily penetrate the fragile deck and detonate from the inside to maximize damage. The enemy has no idea that Daqian's firepower has reached a new level."

Whether in the chemical industry or in high-strength materials, Daqian has an absolute advantage and will play a greater role as the attacker.

Splash!

A massive amount of seawater surged into the enormous hull, causing it to gradually tilt and even causing people on deck to slip into the sea.

That's not enough; there's still a possibility of repair.

The Daikan carrier-based aircraft continued their offensive until the ship was completely sunk, and then attacked the remaining two aircraft carriers in turn, while the Allied forces could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything about it.

"Why can't your anti-aircraft guns hit anything? What are they even doing?"

"Launch all carrier-based aircraft."

Even the last remaining small force had to leave, even if not to engage the enemy, it was still a way to get the elite naval pilots away, otherwise they would surely die.

They flew sadly into the sky, only to be caught in the arms of the escort fighters of the Great Qian Dynasty, and ultimately only one in ten escaped.

The outcome is decided.

From an overhead perspective, Xia He and Feng Tianyin watched as their enemy sank into the vast sea.

After successfully sinking the main target, the aircraft carrier, the Daqian carrier-based aircraft were still not satisfied and took aim at the cruisers and battleships before leaving. Some of them sank, and some were damaged, greatly reducing their combat effectiveness.