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After careful consideration, Zhou Shuwan ultimately decided to return by ship. She could monitor the ice depths in advance and avoid potentially causing instability by sailing through rapidly melting ice. Captain Ma, in agreement with Zhou Shuwan's decision, ordered everyone aboard and prepared for departure. Zhou Shuwan led the way from the lead destroyer.

Zhou Shuwan did not hesitate any longer, looked up at him, and said in a calm tone: "Captain Ma, after weighing the pros and cons, I think we can go back by boat."

Although the ice has begun to melt, most areas remain solid.

As long as we can monitor ice changes in advance and avoid dangerous areas, the safety of ships is guaranteed."

Captain Ma pondered for a moment, obviously weighing the pros and cons.

He turned his head to look at the ships behind him. Those huge ships that once stood firm in the wind and waves at sea were now quietly anchored on the ice, their hulls covered with traces of time.

He took a deep breath and finally nodded: "Okay, since Dr. Zhou thinks it's feasible, let's go back by boat."

After saying that, he turned around and gave an order to the adjutant behind him: "Everyone, board the ship immediately and prepare to depart!"

As soon as the order was given, the originally busy crowd quickly took action.

The crew members hurried to their respective ships and began to check the equipment and start the engines.

Tao Zheng and Zhang Jia also quickly caught up with the team. Although there was still some worry on their faces, they could only choose to trust Zhou Shuwan's judgment at this moment.

The ship slowly sailed away from Island No. 3, and the friction between the bottom of the ship and the ice surface made a slight "cracking" sound.

Zhou Shuwan stood in the cockpit, staring out the window.

It was actually very smooth at the beginning.

The ice below them was very stable in the direction they chose.

As the ship travels over the upper ice, only some of the meltwater seeps out due to the enormous pressure of the ship.

The ship glided smoothly above and the people sitting in the cabin did not feel anything unusual.

Only the crew members who were responsible for driving and monitoring the surrounding situation were highly focused.

Others also knew the danger at this moment and waited anxiously for any possible situation.

After the fleet had been sailing for a while, Zhou Shuwan suddenly frowned and said hurriedly, "The ice ahead is starting to loosen. Adjust course immediately and turn 15 degrees to the right!"

Captain Ma gave the order immediately without any hesitation.

The ship quickly adjusted its direction and avoided the dangerous area.

Soon after, the peaceful voyage was suddenly broken by a deafening roar.

The loud rumbling sound did not come from the sky, but rolled in from right in front of the original route, like countless thunders exploding simultaneously under the sea.

Immediately afterwards, the crisp sound of ice breaking echoed layer by layer on the open sea, sometimes sharp as glass breaking, sometimes dull as huge rocks colliding, with such strong penetrating power that even the hull trembled slightly.

At first, everyone didn't understand what was going on and was terrified.

Fortunately, at this time, a loud speaker came from the cockpit, reminding everyone to stay calm. It was the sound coming from the original route.

Everyone leaned over to look to the side.

In a flash, several huge translucent ice blocks suddenly emerged from under the thick ice layer. Snow-white frost flowers condensed on the surface of the ice, reflecting a cold luster in the sunlight.

They broke through the sea surface with an irresistible force, instantly raising waves several meters high. The white waves were like a galloping beast, carrying fine ice chips and surging towards the distance. The originally calm sea surface instantly became turbulent.

The huge block of ice rushed away like a broken bamboo, leaving only the churning sea water behind.

"That was close!" Zhang Jia stood on the deck, looking at the scene in the distance, his eyes full of fear.

The people standing on the deck were also looking at the huge ice block moving away, feeling terrified.

This is only the melting of ice in a very small area. If the entire ocean is affected by the temperature, it will all melt.

Wouldn't that earth-shaking momentum be able to destroy everything?

Although they escaped the disaster, no one felt relieved at all.

A haze hung over everyone's heart.

This was also the first time Zhou Shuwan saw the scene after the ice melted.

It's really dangerous...

"Doctor Zhou, what's the situation ahead? Is it safe?" Captain Ma was extremely anxious.

Although Zhou Shuwan was on the boat, he still pretended to hold the small display screen in his hand.

The data displayed above is so dense that most people cannot understand it.

Zhou Shuwan suppressed the fluctuating emotions in his heart, looked down for a while, and casually placed one hand on the bulkhead next to him.

A minute later, she looked up and said calmly, "It's safe for now. Keep going."

Large-scale melting of ice like the one just now is a rare phenomenon.

It will take some time and temperature for the entire ocean to melt.

The fleet continued to move forward, and Zhou Shuwan observed the route attentively, sometimes adjusting the course, and sometimes commanding the fleet to speed up.

Because the ice melted too quickly, no one dared to rest. People took turns to rest while the ship continued to sail.

On the second day, Zhou Shuwan suddenly observed that the ice in front of him suddenly collapsed on a large scale.

"There's a massive ice collapse ahead!" she suddenly shouted, her voice a hint of urgency: "Slow down the fleet immediately!"

Captain Ma immediately gave orders, and the fleet slowly slowed down and stopped in a relatively safe area.

Everyone held their breath and stared straight ahead.

The sea surface on both sides of the ship was still shimmering with tiny ripples, and the salty sea breeze, with the unique coolness of the ice field, gently blew across the deck. The entire voyage was as calm as if the "mute button" was pressed.

But this tranquility did not last long as it was suddenly shattered by a deafening roar.

The loud rumbling sound did not come from thunder behind the clouds, but came from right in front of the originally planned route.

The volume continued to rise as the distance shortened, as if countless giant whales were simultaneously crashing into the ice beneath the sea, or as if hundreds of thunders were trapped in the ice and exploded. The dullness was accompanied by an oppressive feeling that tore through the air, and even breathing seemed to be gripped by the sound.

Immediately afterwards, more intense noises followed.

The crisp sound of ice breaking spread across the empty sea from afar, layer upon layer, sometimes as sharp as frozen glass suddenly breaking in the cold winter, the sharp sound waves could make the tips of people's ears numb;

Sometimes it was dull, like the collision of two huge rock mountains. The heavy vibration was transmitted to the bottom of the ship through the sea water, causing the whole ship to tremble slightly, and the ropes stacked on the deck swayed.

But in the blink of an eye, a more violent surge suddenly came from under the ice in front.

Several huge ice blocks, half the height of the ship, suddenly emerged from the water, wrapped in the cold air under the ice.