One day later.

The office of the top leader.

The five leaders gathered together to discuss the intelligence they had gathered and how to handle the crisis.

"The US deliberately provoked this crisis with a clear intention to coerce us into sharing high technology. This is extortion, and we must not compromise!" the third leader said angrily.

The fourth leader, looking helpless, interjected, "The current situation is that the US has started to blackmail us; they are taking risks, and we have no choice but to deal with it!"

"The US knows this will definitely provoke our retaliation, and their military strength is currently inferior. What are they thinking?" said the Fifth Chief.

"That's the problem. We dare not gamble, and they have seized on this, which is why they have recklessly ignited this crisis."

The fourth leader replied, paused, and then continued, "With the help of the island nation, the US has secretly infiltrated a nuclear submarine. This has been confirmed. As for whether it has done so secretly, it's hard to say."

The third leader added, "With our current strength, destroying the nuclear submarines that have already been exposed is not a big problem, given their sudden actions. But the real concern is that they might still be hiding in secret."

The second-in-command shook his head and rejected the idea, saying, "Destroying nuclear submarines and nuclear warheads is a matter of either success or failure. Either we destroy them all completely, or we don't touch a single one. Otherwise, once they are detonated, they will cause enormous damage to the area surrounding the island nation, which we simply cannot afford!"

"Are we just supposed to accept the blackmail from the US? That's too frustrating! In my opinion, we should just take the initiative and launch a full-scale attack. The Chinese soldiers are confident that we can end the battle within two hours!" The third-ranking officer slammed his fist on the table and said indignantly.

"Number Three, take a break, we can't afford to gamble!"

Seeing this, the second-in-command offered some advice, his gaze falling on the first-in-command who had been deep in thought with his eyes closed. He asked, "First-in-command, what are you thinking?"

The top leader opened his eyes and slowly said, "Be prepared for both possibilities. The military should prepare to seize the island. We must take control of the situation as quickly as possible after the order is given!"

"On the other hand, we need to keep the US in check, try to stall them, and strive for a peaceful resolution to this crisis."

After the top leader finished speaking, he glanced around the office and said firmly, "No matter what, the island nation's problem cannot be delayed any longer. This time, we must resolve it in one fell swoop and remove the last obstacle to China's rise!"

The other four leaders looked at the number one leader with excitement on their faces. Reclaiming the island nation was the long-cherished wish of generations of Chinese people!

The third-ranking leader stood up immediately, patted his chest, and said, "I'll go and make preparations right away, and I guarantee to mobilize the greatest possible resources to complete this mission!"

The top leader nodded and said, "You all should put aside your current tasks and focus on coordinating with various departments across the country. Meeting adjourned!"

After the number one leader finished speaking, he said to the number two leader who was about to leave.

"Number Two, you stay here for a moment."

After the other leaders left, the second-in-command asked, "Number One, did you ask me to stay because you have any instructions?"

"Inform Ye Chen about this crisis. We can also negotiate with the US using some minor technologies. As for which specific technologies to offer, you should ask Ye Chen for his opinion."

The top leader instructed, then smiled slightly and said, "The technology you present must be reviewed by Ye Chen. If possible, dig a pit for the US and lead them down the wrong path!"

"Haha, that's exactly what I was thinking too. I'll go down and discuss it with Ye Chen!" The second-in-command laughed heartily, then took his leave.

On the other side.

Ye Chen, who was playing in the waters off Nanbo Island, also received a call from the second-in-command.

"That's the situation. Can you tell me if there's any technology that could mislead the US?" The second-in-command briefly explained the intelligence and then asked.

"Misleading American science and technology?"

Ye Chen frowned and said, a sudden thought flashing through his mind, "Commander, I have some suggestions. Perhaps we can take this opportunity to extort some more from the US!"

"Oh, tell me about it?" the second-in-command said with interest.

Ye Chen said, "After a period of research, our spaceship technology is about to reach the level of a Level 2 civilization. Now, some of the technologies of the Luan Bird are about to be phased out. We can sell these technologies that are about to be phased out to the United States and its allies at high prices in exchange for their resources."

"Firstly, it can be used to acquire a large amount of resources to meet domestic construction needs. Secondly, it can sow discord between the US and its allies and win the support of most countries, which will be very beneficial for forming a coalition government in the future."

"Really? That's great! How long will it take to achieve a breakthrough in the research of the new generation of spacecraft?" the Second Chief asked excitedly.

"Most of the technology has been mastered; only the propulsion, interplanetary communication, and some materials technologies remain. It should take about three days."

Ye Chen considered it carefully and estimated a conservative time.

In fact, with the time acceleration of Chenyue Cave Heaven being a hundred times greater, the actual research results could be obtained in about a day.

The estimate is three days, including the time spent moving and reorganizing the laboratory.

"How much? Three days!" On the other end of the phone, the second-in-command was clearly startled and asked incredulously.

Ye Chen said calmly, "Three days is more than enough. I'm confident in myself!"

Before the second-in-command could ask any questions, he continued, "Regarding the secret mushroom eggs hidden by the US, I will have Zhizi investigate. Once found, I have a way to prevent the US from detonating them."

"With Zhizi involved, we're even more confident. I'll report your suggestion to Number One right away. This time, we'll try to make the US suffer a huge loss!"

The second-in-command laughed heartily, in high spirits, and went straight to the first-in-command's office after hanging up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, Ye Chen summoned Zhizi and asked, "Does the US have any nuclear weapons hidden in Japan?"

Before Ye Chen, the holographic projection of Zhizi bowed and said, "Master, there is a 3 million-ton yield bomb that is secretly hidden in the Hongmen branch in Japan."

She also changed her attire to match the environment, wearing a brand new swimsuit. As she bent over, the lights on her chest were fully exposed.

Ye Chen glanced at it with an appreciative look, then asked unmoved, "The Hongmen is involved too?"

Zhi Zi said, "Yes, Master. According to the intelligence I deciphered, it was directly arranged by the Hongmen headquarters. Their main role is to receive and secretly infiltrate the US personnel and provide them with hiding places."

"Hmph, the Hongmen dare to get involved in this kind of thing? I think they're courting death!"

Ye Chen snorted coldly, then asked, "Have all the nanobots for the mushroom eggs in other places been deployed?"

Zhi Zi calmly reported, "All the mushroom eggs on the entire Blue Star are under the monitoring of nanobots. In addition, microsatellites in space are monitoring around the clock, and ten White Emperor fighters have been secretly deployed to ensure that not a single mushroom egg can be launched!"

Ye Chen pondered for a moment, then instructed: "Raise the alert level to the highest level. Send the Chinese government specific information about the US's hidden nuclear missiles in Japan, and secretly cooperate with their operations. Do not reveal that we have the ability to control nuclear missiles worldwide."

"Yes, Master!"