The biting cold penetrated through the gaps in the diving suit, and Mou Xuan shivered, not because of the cold, but because of fear.
The darkness of the deep sea is like the huge mouth of a giant beast, which may swallow them up at any time.
The thrusters failed and they were like insects trapped in a spider web, unable to do anything but watch the danger approach.
"The fault is in the external circuit, which requires welding." Engineer Liu's voice came through the communicator inside the diving suit with a slight tremor, and it was obvious that he also felt tremendous pressure.
"How long will it take?" Mou Xuan's voice was low and calm. He knew that panicking would not solve any problems.
"At least one hour, provided... there is no other interference." Mr. Liu's last words were almost drowned out by the crackling sound of the electricity, but they exploded in Mou Xuan's heart like a blockbuster bomb.
No interference?
How is that possible!
This is the deep sea, where competition for resources is most intense, and any weakness will attract jackals.
"Chen Shenhai, be alert." Mou Xuan's instructions were concise and clear, but his eyes were fixed on the shadow in the distance through the diving helmet.
His intuition told him that something was lurking in the darkness, waiting for its chance to strike.
The three of them carefully got out of the submarine. The heavy diving suits made their movements slow, as if they were walking on the moon.
In the high-pressure environment of the deep sea, every movement becomes extremely difficult, as if an invisible big hand is tightly grasping their hearts.
Engineer Liu began to check the cause of the thruster failure. The tools in his hands glowed coldly under the illumination of the deep-sea searchlight.
Mou Xuan and Chen Shenhai were observing their surroundings vigilantly, not daring to relax at all.
Suddenly, Mou Xuan's pupils shrank.
At the edge of the searchlight beam, several furtive figures flashed by, floating like a group of ghosts.
It’s from the Zhou family!
Mou Xuan cursed in his heart. He should have thought of it earlier that the Zhou family had always coveted the resources in this sea area. They were like sharks that smelled blood and would never miss any opportunity.
These people seemed to have noticed that their submarine had a malfunction and wanted to take the opportunity to seize resources.
Damn it!
Mou Xuan's brain was working rapidly. He knew that if he confronted these people head-on, it would not only delay the time to repair the thrusters, but might also put him in danger.
He must come up with a way to delay time and ensure his own safety.
"Make a feint to the east and attack in the west." A thought flashed through Mou Xuan's mind.
He made a quick decision and whispered into the communicator: "Chen Shenhai, go to the east side and make some noise to attract their attention."
"I understand!" Although Chen Shenhai's voice was brief, it was full of power, revealing a reassuring calmness.
Mou Xuan knew that Chen Shenhai was an experienced deep-sea explorer who could understand his intentions and complete the task excellently.
"Engineer Liu, let's hurry up." Mou Xuan turned to Engineer Liu and said, his tone filled with unquestionable firmness.
The two men began to repair the thrusters nervously, striving for precision and speed in every movement.
Time passed by minute by minute, and Mou Xuan's heart was in his throat.
He didn't know what the situation was on Chen Shenhai's side, nor did he know when the Zhou family would launch an attack.
He could only pray that Chen Shenhai could hold them off long enough and that they could repair the thrusters before being discovered.
The pressure of the deep sea was growing stronger and stronger, as if it was going to crush them into pieces.
Mou Xuan's breathing became rapid, and sweat flowed down his forehead into his eyes, bringing a stinging pain.
Suddenly, there was a dull thud in the distance, followed by a sharp sound of metal friction.
Chen Shenhai acted according to the plan...
All of this originated from a muffled sound deliberately made by explorer Chen Shenhai.
The muffled sound in the silent and deep seabed was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing ripples.
Deep-sea explorer Chen held his breath and lay behind a huge coral reef, his heart beating like a drum.
He knew that the bait had been thrown out, waiting for the greedy sharks to take the bait.
Sure enough, not far away, several beams of strong light pierced through the darkness of the deep sea, like the eyes of a predator, with greed and aggression, heading straight for the source of the sound.
Deep-sea explorer Chen revealed a hint of sneer on his face. These divers from other forces around him really couldn't keep their composure.
He quietly adjusted his breathing mask, his eyes firm and cold.
He knew that this was just the first step of the plan.
At the same time, inside the damaged submarine, Mou Xuan and Liu the submarine engineer were racing against time to carry out repair work.
Sweat slid down their foreheads and dripped onto the cold metal plates, making a slight sound.
They knew that deep-sea explorer Chen was using his life to buy time for them, and every second was extremely precious.
"The thrusters are connected!" Liu Qian, the submarine engineer, had a trembling voice, but his excitement could not be concealed.
"Start!" Mou Xuan gave the order without hesitation.
A low buzzing sound was heard, and the submarine's propeller began to operate. A powerful thrust was felt, and the submarine slowly left the seabed.
At this moment, the divers from other forces also discovered that they had been deceived, and angry roars came through the sea water.
"They are catching up!" Liu Qian, the submarine engineer, changed his expression.
"Hold on tight!" Mou Xuan said in a deep voice, holding the joystick tightly with both hands, his eyes sharp.
A deep-sea chase begins.
Under Mou Xuan's control, the submarine was like a nimble fish, shuttling through the intricate seabed terrain.
Divers from other forces were chasing after them, launching underwater missiles that exploded around the submarine and created huge currents.
Relying on his superb driving skills, Mou Xuan escaped danger time and time again, and at the same time used the submarine's weapon system to fight back.
One after another, torpedoes were fired from the submarine's torpedo tubes, trailing long tail flames and accurately hitting the pursuing divers.
Explosions sounded one after another, and the sea water rolled as if it was boiling.
The fierce battle lasted for dozens of minutes. The attacks of divers from other forces gradually weakened, and they were eventually defeated and fled in panic.
"We won!" Liu, the submarine engineer, shouted excitedly.
Mou Xuan did not let down his guard, for he knew very well that this was only a temporary victory.
He looked around and found that the submarine had also suffered some damage in the battle and some important equipment had malfunctioned.
"Check the damage!" Mou Xuan said in a deep voice, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.
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