Experts recommend flying close to the ground the entire time in order to avoid radar.
However, this issue does not need to be considered within China for the time being.
The clouds were filled with countless tiny ice crystals, which rubbed against the aircraft's exterior, making a "whooshing" sound.
With the help of weather radar, a passage was found, and the plane finally broke through the thick clouds shortly afterward.
In an instant, a blinding light suddenly came from the side and rear, illuminating the entire cabin brightly.
No matter how dark and snowy the ground may be, the sky above is always sunny.
Feeling the long-awaited sunlight, Liu Kai felt a surge of excitement.
I couldn't help but look back through the porthole.
The sky was a vast blue curtain without a single blemish.
A golden-white fireball hung in the sky, surrounded by a bright halo, and gradually descended towards the west.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the dazzling white clouds below, where it is reflected and refracted.
The surrounding area is densely covered with sparkling, star-like bright spots, and occasionally you can see the rainbow-colored brilliance of sunlight scattered around.
It resembles a magic carpet studded with jewels.
Liu Kai had often seen this scene when he was on a plane.
But since the cold wave arrived, the sky and earth have been covered by a thick layer of clouds.
Let alone such a sight, even the most ordinary sunset has become a luxury.
Seeing this, Liu Kai was momentarily stunned.
He sighed to himself, "I wonder when the sun will shine on the earth again..."
Ouyang Wenlian, who was standing nearby, was also admiring the scenery.
He chimed in, "Yes, I hope the 'Earth Thawing Project' goes smoothly."
Upon hearing this, Liu Kai withdrew his gaze and looked at Ouyang Wenlian with curiosity.
"Commander Yang said that your father's detention is also related to the 'Earth Thawing Project,' but he didn't go into details. What exactly is going on?"
He didn't expect Liu Kai to ask this question.
But this matter is hardly a secret.
With a long journey and little entertainment, Ouyang Wenlian decided not to hide anything and started talking to Liu Kai.
The matter is quite simple.
The "Earth Thaw Project" encompasses a wide range of topics.
In addition to the ray weapons, special material reflectors, and spaceplanes that Liu Kai was familiar with.
It also includes meteorology, geology, ecology, and many other fields.
Instead of working together in one office, experts from various countries were sent to other participating countries to study their areas of expertise.
Ouyang Wenlian's father, Ouyang Zhicheng, is currently one of the leading geologists in China.
Before his detention, he was in Japan leading a team to study the impact of extreme cold and heat on geological stability.
Liu Kai later learned about the things that the Japanese did.
Whether it's forming a "sabotage squad," supporting mutual aid associations and the "survival of the fittest biological group," or seizing the black box of the Hanpu City spaceplane, these are all examples of their activities.
They've been relentlessly infiltrating and sabotaging us since the start of the cold wave.
It even forced the Chinese military to use missiles twice, once at the Qingtian Building in Fenghai City and once at the Niepanshan Hotel in Hanpu City.
The Chinese leadership is extremely annoyed and even furious.
So just a few days ago, the higher authorities made a decision to remove Japan from the list of countries participating in the "Earth Thawing Project".
They even decided to hold the first radiation thawing test in Japan.
But then something bizarre happened.
Originally, this decision was only reached as a consensus among a few high-level officials, and there hadn't even been a chance to submit a proposal to the United Nations.
Japan, however, learned of China's plans first.
We don't know who leaked the information, but after investigating for several days, we still have no clue.
However, the Japanese side did not delay.
They decisively detained Ouyang Zhicheng and geological experts from five other countries.
The reason given for placing him under house arrest was still "an anti-human organization is trying to cause sabotage, and we need to protect experts from all countries."
Anyone with eyes can see that this is a hostage situation.
Japan has stated that it can accept being removed from the list of "research countries".
However, using their own land as a testing ground is absolutely unacceptable.
After all, if the intensity of the first radiation test is not properly controlled, many people could die.
It could even trigger a series of concurrent natural disasters like dominoes, potentially leading to the destruction of the country and the extinction of the race.
But.
China possesses the most crucial elements of this plan: two items: ray weapons and spaceplanes.
In contrast, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council initially included Japan in the "research country" category for two main reasons.
Firstly, it's their advanced processing technology.
Secondly, the area is prone to earthquakes, making it suitable for geological research.
These two points are not irreplaceable.
Germany has advanced technology, and Sichuan province in China, which is prone to earthquakes, also has it.
Therefore, if China insists on targeting Japan, it is unlikely that any other country will refuse.
However, what if they are holding VIP hostages from major countries?
With the fear of inadvertently harming others, there's no need to worry about everyone agreeing.
Hearing this, Liu Kai finally understood the whole story.
But something still felt off: "So this time we're only rescuing your father, Ouyang Zhicheng, and ignoring the experts from other countries?"
Ouyang Zhicheng shook his head indifferently.
"Other countries' experts are their own business, what does it have to do with China?"
With such sound reasoning and evidence, Liu Kai felt he couldn't refute it.
Because as long as Ouyang Zhicheng is rescued, other countries will naturally panic.
They could either send spies to rescue them, or have multiple countries work together to pressure Japan into releasing them.
But he couldn't help but sigh, "Everyone knows that the Japanese were just executors."
"The mastermind behind those infiltration operations is probably that scoundrel bald eagle across the ocean."
Ouyang Wenlian nodded in agreement: "That's right."
"But Japan is useless. They can be kicked away, but their father, the bald eagle, can't be kicked away."
“Sometimes we have to consider reality. We can only beat the dog first, but we can’t lay a hand on the dog’s owner.”
After this conversation, the two seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness they had just experienced because of Qin Luofei's sharp retort.
But they weren't really acquaintances, and they didn't talk about anything else.
Liu Kai focused on piloting the plane, while Ouyang Wenlian diligently calibrated and positioned it.
Soon after, the first leg of the entire route was completed.
The plane flew over the northern coast of Taiwan Province and came to the vicinity of the Chinese border on the frozen sea.
As originally planned, Liu Kai had already lowered the altitude ahead of schedule.
At this moment, it was flying at high speed at a height of only 5 meters above the flat, icy sea surface.
Even though the ground effect supports the fuselage, it can save energy.
However, the high air resistance at low altitudes consumes even more energy, and Liu Kai clearly saw that the aircraft's battery was depleting much faster than before.
Fortunately, given the current situation, there should be no problem reaching our destination smoothly.
Next, we entered the second leg of the journey, avoiding radar surveillance on five islands belonging to Japan along the way.
Liu Kai continued to pilot the plane steadily, but he couldn't help feeling nervous.
Once discovered by the enemy, a missile strike would be inevitable.
However, this journey went much more smoothly than expected.
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