Having witnessed the wonders of the terrarium, Lu Fan and An Lan, filled with joy and anticipation for the future, leisurely returned to the shelter.

Back at the shelter, Anlan lit a campfire. The warm firelight illuminated their faces and dispelled the chill of the night.

Meanwhile, in the storage area of ​​the capital city of China, ten million eco-tanks were neatly arranged, creating a spectacular scene.

These eco-tanks have attracted the attention of countless people and have also drawn great attention from the top leadership of China.

An emergency meeting was quickly convened. The atmosphere in the meeting room was somber as the leaders and experts sat together to discuss how to properly handle these amazing ecospheres.

"The emergence of these eco-tanks is undoubtedly a huge opportunity, but it also brings many challenges."

"Yes, a production speed of thirty times, and it only requires the use of solar energy. In this way, our country's food production will be greatly improved, leaving other countries far behind."

"In that case, no country in the world can hold us hostage in terms of food production."

An elderly expert with white hair frowned and said with a serious expression, "Of course, if the ecological tank falls into the wrong hands, the consequences would be unimaginable."

They may use the ecospheres for illegal production, disrupting market order and endangering public security.

Everyone nodded in agreement, and a leader in military uniform continued, "That's right, we must take immediate action and assign special personnel to protect this batch of ecospheres."

Strengthen security measures and set up multiple lines of defense to prevent any criminals from coveting or sabotaging our operations.

At the same time, we must be wary of infiltration by foreign powers, who may try every means to steal our technology and resources.

After a heated discussion, a consensus was finally reached.

China quickly assembled a security team composed of elite troops and professional technicians to provide comprehensive protection for the ecosphere.

At the same time, monitoring and patrols of the surrounding areas have been strengthened to ensure that nothing goes wrong.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, in the White House of America, a secret meeting was also underway.

The president sat at the head of the conference table, his face somber, his eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and resentment.

"The Chinese contestant triggered a ten-million-fold return and obtained ten million eco-tanks, which is a huge threat to us."

One aide said worriedly, "If China uses these eco-tanks to develop agriculture, it will rise rapidly, and our hegemonic position may be shaken."

The president snorted coldly, a ruthless glint in his eyes: "We must not let this happen! We must take action to stop China from becoming the sole superpower."

So they began to devise a series of conspiracy plans.

First, they decided to send people to infiltrate the upper echelons of the Sakura Kingdom and use money, power, and women to completely turn the chaotic Sakura Kingdom into a puppet state of the Beautiful Country.

Once control is gained over the politics, economy, and military of Japan, Japan can utilize its natural resources and geographical location to keep China in check and monitor at any time, thereby seeking greater benefits for itself.

At the same time, the United States also exerts pressure on some neighboring small countries, using economic sanctions and military threats to force these small countries to join the United States' camp.

They promised to provide these small countries with certain aid and protection, but in reality they plotted to annex them so that the United States would have more players.

The meeting saw heated discussions on how to deal with China.

Everyone expressed their opinions and proposed various conspiracies and schemes.

Some suggested smearing China internationally to create public pressure; others proposed uniting with other countries to impose an economic blockade on China; still others even advocated launching a war to directly destroy China's ecological tanks and related facilities.

However, these plots did not escape the eyes of Chinese intelligence agencies.

China had long been aware of America's treacherous intentions and began to strengthen its own defenses and countermeasures.

They actively engage in diplomatic activities, establish friendly and cooperative relations with other countries, and jointly counter the hegemonic behavior of the United States.

At the same time, it has increased its investment in scientific and technological research and development and military construction to enhance its own strength and competitiveness.

In this war without gunfire, the contest between China and the United States has only just begun.

Who will win, who will lose, who will be strong, who will be the ultimate hegemon—the whole world is watching.

After witnessing the incredible wonders of the ecosphere, Lu Fan and An Lan returned to the shelter.

"We can't just stay on land like this. We need to explore the mysterious underwater world, otherwise today's exploration time will be wasted!"

Lu Fan proposed it with great interest.

An Lan nodded without hesitation: "Great! Maybe we'll find some treasure!"

They turned to look at Big Black, who was wagging its tail happily to the side. Lu Fan squatted down, patted Big Black's head, and said with a smile, "Big Black, you just stay home and watch the house. We'll bring you something fun when we come back!"

Big Black seemed to understand, barked twice, and obediently lay down at the entrance of the shelter.

The two arrived at the beach, took a deep breath, and plunged into the azure sea.

With yesterday's experience, the two were much more at ease in the sea.

With the help of the wonderful buoyancy of the seawater, they swam forward with ease, like two joyful dolphins.

With just a casual step, one can leap several meters.

"This time, let's explore further and see what we discover."

“Okay.” An Lan readily agreed to Lu Fan’s suggestion.

So the two of them decided on a direction and immediately began to explore.

Along the way, schools of colorful fish, like a group of mischievous little elves, swirled around them.

Before they knew it, they had arrived at a mysterious trench.

This trench is like a huge crack in the earth, deep and mysterious.

"This place doesn't look ordinary!"

Lu Fan's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he eagerly swam toward the trench.

The trench looked incredibly wide, like a huge wound, which was somewhat eerie.

Right at the edge of the trench, Lu Fan suddenly spotted some dark stones that shimmered with a peculiar light in the dim seawater.

Manganese nodule ore discovered

Lu Fan immediately sank to the bottom of the sea.

These manganese nodules are like treasures sleeping on the seabed, exposed on the rocky walls of the trench.

Immediately afterward, Lu Fan began to explore the surrounding area.

He carefully moved along the vein, not missing a single corner.

“There’s more here, this is a complete vein!” Lu Fan’s voice was filled with joy and pride.

An Lan swam over as well, and looking at the magnificent mineral vein before her, she couldn't help but exclaim, "I never imagined that we would stumble upon such a huge treasure!"

[Wilderness Survival Announcement]

Chinese contestant Lu Fan triggers a 10,000-fold return.

[Manganese nodule vein (40 million tons) * 10 million tons]

Lu Fan held up a piece of ore and looked at An Lan, saying, "This is manganese nodule ore. Although I don't know what it's used for, since we've come across it, let's take it. It should be useful to China."

An Lan smiled and nodded: "Fortunately, this vein is exposed, otherwise mining would be a problem."