Satellite photos flashed across the screen like a slideshow. Zhang Xiaoqiang and Leger stared dumbfoundedly at the dark red algae and the unknown floating objects above it. The red algae in Hawaii had become even larger. Photos taken from space could show the curved horizon. Who knew how many kilometers of red algae filled the entire photo, making people familiar with the sea think that this was a photo of Mars. Zhang Xiaoqiang and Leger understood the red algae in the photo well enough. The red trees that resembled a primeval forest were even larger than prehistoric beasts. Each branch was as tall as a skyscraper, and the red trees in the center were even more majestic than the mountains. Their intertwined branches and 100-meter-diameter tree trunks were spiraling upward, and each of the red trees had a skirt several times their diameter. Among the countless branches, there were countless bird nests of various sizes. The smallest bird egg in these nests was bigger than a winter melon. Countless seabirds circled in the branches, and the thousand-meter-tall treetops were like giant umbrellas that held up the sky, sheltering the mutated seabirds in the treetops from the wind and rain.
Fruits could be vaguely seen hanging from the treetops. These green-skinned fruits had turned red in the past half a year, and were turning into a blackish-red color. The fruits growing on the branches were not eaten by Li Hainiao. At the edge of the red algae, huge birds with wings spread out like roc wings grabbed sea beasts that were dozens of meters long and flew them back to their respective nests. These sea beasts, which were at most level two and level three, could not even struggle in the claws of the seabirds, allowing the larger and more ferocious seabirds to grab them back to their nests.
In the middle of the largest treetops, there was a unique nest that occupied the entire treetops, almost the size of a football field. A huge mutated seabird with a wingspan of more than 100 meters was sleeping quietly in the nest. Its fiery red color was exactly the same as the surrounding treetops. If not for the photo highlighting it, they might not have noticed it. This huge bird made Zhang Xiaoqiang and Leger sweat profusely. This was clearly a level five mutated seabird, perhaps even more than that. After all, the level five raptor that Zhang Xiaoqiang had seen in Zhenjiang was not even half the size of this one.
Of course, these photos were not the most important. Other than the forest-like Red Algae on the sponge, there were also things that looked like large lotus leaves floating in the air above the forest. Each of the large lotus leaves was over a thousand meters in the air, and the fan-shaped lotus leaves were like black flying saucers, covering an area of several thousand meters around them, casting a huge shadow over the red trees below them. Dozens of lotus leaves were scattered all over the sky, and each lotus leaf was connected to a pipe that was over a thousand meters long, fixed to the Red Algae below. In the middle of these lotus leaves, things that looked like giant flower buds were growing in the red forest. Some of them had already surpassed the treetops, standing upright like spears, and there were even more hidden in the treetops. Some of them were even entangled with each other, as if they were fighting to the death. Countless tentacles had pierced into each other's roots, seizing nourishment for themselves.
Zhang Xiaoqiang stared at the changes of the Red Algae. If he waited for all the lotus leaves below to grow, perhaps the Red Algae would be covered by the shadow of the lotus leaves. The lotus leaves were arranged in a picturesque manner, with different heights, just enough space for the mutated seabirds to enter and exit. After three years of growth, the Red Algae had evolved into an independent ecosystem. The appearance of this new species had also brought great disasters to the Earth's environment. It would not be long before the Earth's ecosystem would really be replaced by these mutated plants.
"It's light absorption. They've learned to use light energy …" Leger suddenly shouted, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets. Then, he turned to look at Zhang Xiaoqiang and said nervously, "Maybe we don't have much time left …"
The greatest specialty of plants was the conversion of light energy into the nutrients they needed. The Red Algae in the photos always showed shocking changes, and Zhang Xiaoqiang was already numb to these changes. The Red Algae were in the sea, and putting aside the hundreds of thousands of marine species, there were also countless marine creatures under the sea. It was not something that could be dealt with at the moment. The only way was to use high-yield unconventional weapons, but mankind's most powerful nuclear weapons were not very effective against these Red Algae. Even if they could evaporate an area of ten kilometers, the missing parts would still grow back in less than a month.
"Other than the Red Algae in Hawaii, the Red Algae in other parts of the world are also changing. The biggest change is in the Red Algae in the center of the Atlantic Ocean. The total volume of the Red Algae there is second only to the Hawaiian waters. If we don't stop it, it's estimated that the ocean will disappear in three years. All the islands will collapse, and the coastline will also suffer a devastating blow …"
This time, Nvywa was not as empty and indifferent as before. She frowned with some melancholy. This moment of flirtatiousness stunned Leger. Zhang Xiaoqiang did not notice the change in Nvywa. The little girl in his arms seemed to feel bored and suddenly jumped out of his arms. She flipped over and rode on Zhang Xiaoqiang's neck. Her pair of white calves knocked on his chest, as if wanting him to end this boring conversation. "Let's leave it at that for now.
There's no need to worry about the Red Algae. I'll go back to China first. I can't deal with that thing alone … "After saying that, Zhang Xiaoqiang did not wait for Nvywa to disappear. He turned around and walked out of the door. Outside the door was the center of the City Defense Force's barracks. Teams of recruits were undergoing training under the orders of their instructors. The dry ground was covered in thick fog-like dust because of these people's activities. A whistling military vehicle rushed to Zhang Xiaoqiang's front. Xavier, who was sitting in the co-driver's seat, nodded to Zhang Xiaoqiang and got out of the car. As soon as he landed, he said to Leger," I've figured it out. Eos ran to New Era's headquarters and inflicted heavy losses on the Tulip Family Army. He killed 32 members of the Senate, injured the Fearless High Priest Big Barr and the Crimson High Priest Adasya. The headquarters is in chaos. Delia's supporters who escaped the purge have taken the opportunity to rebel. They can't control us anymore. However, with the three High Priests back in Europe, I'm afraid this rebellion will not succeed … "Leger's cheeks flushed with excitement when he heard this news.
Leger's face flushed with excitement when he heard the news. He let out a long breath and said, "It's a pity that Delia didn't contact me beforehand. Otherwise, it would have been great to leave those three guys in Australia …" At this point, he saw that Zhang Xiao Qiang was still in a daze, so he explained, "There's a small problem in Europe. HQ can't take care of Australia for the time being.
Zhang Xiao Qiang nodded his head, as he looked into the distant sky and said: "The Red Algae are everywhere, and it's hard to deal with them alone. The Underwater Torpedo Nest that you guys came up with the last time is not bad, and there's also your underwater combat equipment. These are all great tools to deal with the Red Algae. If you really want to form an alliance with me, I think we can start by dealing with the Red Algae …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang was not as indifferent as he appeared to be. The scene of clearing out the Red Algae in the Sea of Japan was still fresh in his mind. Although his side did not suffer many losses due to the equipment, New Era and Sophia had suffered significant losses. If not for New Era's ample preparations, it would be hard to say whether they could have taken down the Red Algae. Zhang Xiaoqiang valued New Era's equipment very much.
"No problem, the Red Algae is a very important resource. With a large amount of Red Algae, we can create a more powerful engine and have more mobility …" Legel immediately agreed. New Era did not lack equipment and weapons, but they lacked high-end combat power that could take down Kraya. If they could persuade Tie Er to join them, with the addition of Zhang Xiaoqiang and the little loli, taking down a patch of Red Algae really wouldn't be a problem.
"If that's the case, I don't intend to evacuate the Chinese in Australia for the time being, and I will send at least three thousand troops to clear out the zombies in Australia. Of course, this will be with your cooperation. Don't worry, I have no intention of occupying this area, so you guys don't have to be too cautious …" Halfway through his speech, he saw Legel's expression change. Zhang Xiaoqiang knew what he was thinking and couldn't help but comfort him. Zhang Xiaoqiang had a good impression of Legel. The few times they had met, Legel had always been courteous and could be considered an honest person. Of course, this was because Legel's target was not the feudal vassals. For a big boy who only wanted revenge, there were some things that he did not want.
"Australia has excellent iron mines, a large amount of machinery and equipment, and millions of workers. Large amounts of raw materials are piled up in the cities, and all of these can be converted into battle resources. The metal storm in the core area previously left a deep impression on me. If you guys were to turn it into vehicle-mounted weapons, a few million bullets would be enough to wipe out a hundred thousand zombies. What a pity …"
The Red Algae was mostly found in the sea, and in order to exterminate the Red Algae, they had to fight across the sea. The Red Algae along the coast of China could be dealt with nearby, but the Red Algae in other places could not be dealt with by Zhang Xiaoqiang. If they ignored it, when the Red Algae in other places joined together, China would still not be able to escape. Therefore, there was a need for an overseas supply base, and Australia was the best choice. The resources and population here could produce a large amount of ammunition and supplies, and could also train a large number of soldiers to prepare for a protracted war.
Legel understood that Zhang Xiaoqiang had taken a fancy to Australia's potential. No wonder Zhang Xiaoqiang wanted to talk to him about the Red Algae. The headquarters of New Era was in a mess because of Eos, and they did not have the energy to deal with Australia for the time being. In a few months, the situation in Australia would stabilize. After that, even if all the Divine Priests of New Era were mobilized, they might not be able to take Australia down. On the other hand, if they were tied to China, they would be able to receive support from certain aspects, and they would also be able to eliminate the hidden dangers in the surrounding waters. As the Southeast Asia of the Thousand Islands Nation, the amount of Red Algae could be said to be the largest in the world.
"That's not a problem. We can set up a Red Algae Crisis Management Agency as a platform for our joint operations. You can also send some people over to participate in the establishment of the military enterprise. I think in many aspects, we can complement each other …" Legel nodded in agreement.
Although there was a possibility that China would stir up trouble, he believed that China would not set its eyes on a fat piece of meat like Australia. After all, China was the country with the most zombies after India. Just dealing with those zombies would be enough to keep China busy for many years. On the other hand, if the Red Algae was not dealt with, in less than three years, the entire world would change. Australia was the largest logistics base of New Era, and at the same time, it was also a large country with the least number of zombies in the world. Using the resources of a country to prepare for combat was Zhang Xiaoqiang's goal.
"You've made the right choice. No matter what happens in the future, as long as you don't point your gun at me, I will never make you my enemy. I think we can spread the news of the Red Algae. It might cause some people to panic, but as long as we control it well, there shouldn't be any major problems. At the same time, it can also increase the enthusiasm of the survivors. For their own fate, they will work hard with all their potential …"
Zhang Xiaoqiang felt as if a huge stone had been lifted from his chest. It was not a good feeling to fight alone. He had to think hard to deal with any crisis, and the slightest mistake could lead to eternal damnation. However, it was different now that he had an ally. At the very least, he would have someone to take care of him when he was in a desperate situation. Although China's revival was going well, it was limited by the lack of resources and ammunition. China's previous system had determined that after a disaster, the civilians could only wait for death other than the government. If the government couldn't even take care of itself, even the kitchen knives that the survivors could find were of inferior quality. After Zhang Xiaoqiang's rise, every time he found a gun, he would be surprised as if he had found a treasure. Every time he fought, he would suffer because of the consumption of bullets. It was hard for him to imagine the concept of storing dozens of Metal Storms and preparing tens of millions of bullets just to protect a so-called secret storage room.
The little loli rode on Zhang Xiaoqiang's neck and stared blankly at the blue sky and white clouds. Her silver hair danced around her like a fairy. Leger and Zhang Xiaoqiang chatted as they walked. Kozelle returned to the car and drove out of the military camp. As the actual controller of Australia, he had countless things to do. In the distant sky, a huge and mighty airship was flying towards the military camp at high speed …