flstandardbreds Chapter 1275
Chapter 1275
Since the ocean swallowed the land, geological activity has been frequent, and the compression of tectonic plates on the seabed has made the ocean currents in the entire sea area extremely chaotic.
The boiling ocean current that Zhou Shuwan and his group encountered was actually a channel of heat flowing along a crack in the Earth's crust.
This basin is located at a branch node of a heat flow channel.
The presence of cold springs creates a huge temperature and density difference between the inside and outside of the basin.
The external boiling water has an extremely high temperature and low density, while the seawater inside the basin has a low temperature and high density. This difference creates a hidden vortex gravitational field at the edge of the sea cliff.
Like a giant funnel, when the ocean currents of the hot flow channel pass through here, some of the water is captured by this gravitational field and drawn into the basin along the sea cliff fissures.
When they were swept to the vicinity by the ocean current, they were probably right at the edge of the current, and were forcibly pulled in by the sudden vortex pull.
The ocean current disappeared after they were dragged in.
This is because the enclosed environment and the stable field formed by the cold seeps here counteract the force of the external ocean currents.
However, Zhou Shuwan and the others did not have a third-person perspective, so naturally they did not know so much.
However, the fact remains that they are trapped here.
How to get out remains unknown.
Zhou Shuwan withdrew her gaze from the passageway, her voice calm and almost restrained: "First, confirm the submarine's pressure conditions. This basin is at least three thousand meters deep. Although the hydrothermal vent area we stayed in before had a harsh environment, it was less than two thousand meters deep, and the pressure was much lower here."
Qi Mingyu has already confirmed these core data.
He immediately brought up the core data panel again: "The hull structure is intact, there are no cracks in the pressure-resistant alloy layer, and the air pressure in the sealed compartment is stable at the standard value."
He paused, a hint of relief in his voice: "This submarine is a pre-apocalyptic military model that has been in service overseas for many years. Its design limit is 5,000 meters, and it can still withstand the water pressure at 3,000 meters for the time being."
"But we can't stay here for long, nor can we make any drastic changes in depth. Frequent pressure fluctuations will accelerate the fatigue of the ship's metal, and if a leak occurs, we won't even have a chance to make repairs at this depth."
Mu Mu also came over, staring at the various parameters on the panel: "So, as long as we don't mess around recklessly, the submarine can hold out for now?"
“It’s temporary,” Qi Mingyu emphasized. “The pressure in the deep sea will slowly erode the hull’s seals and pipe joints over time.”
“Especially since we were previously impacted in boiling currents, there may be tiny, invisible damage to the hull, which would be amplified under high pressure.”
"Conservatively speaking, the submarine's safe pressure-bearing time limit is at most 120 hours. Beyond this time, the risk will increase exponentially."
The three of them immediately looked at the oxygen supply gauge.
This is a shackle more deadly than pressure.
Zhou Shuwan's space had ample reserves of food and fresh water, enough to sustain them for several months.
However, oxygen cannot be produced out of thin air; it relies entirely on the submarine's storage tanks and circulation purification system.
"The oxygen reserve is at 73%. Under normal circumstances, the oxygen reserve for three people can last for five or six days."
In other words, they must find a way out within five days!
Qi Mingyu nodded.
He looked at Zhou Shuwan: "Wanwan, according to your estimate, can we leave within five days?"
Zhou Shuwan looked up at the towering, seemingly endless cliff above her head and shook her head: "It's hard to predict. The submarine itself has some problems right now, so it can't ascend at full speed."
"We also have to consider a key factor. The second-generation high-temperature coating was said to be able to withstand boiling water for at least 24 hours. After we finally escaped the giant sea cliffs and reached the boiling point, we still had to ensure that the submarine could withstand the impact of boiling water!"
Qi Mingyu and Mu Mu both fell silent.
This is the most difficult point to solve.
It seems safest for them to stay here for now, but when the submarine can no longer withstand the pressure on the seabed and there is a lack of oxygen, it will be a disaster for them.
However, just as soon as possible, they will break free from here and reach the sea.
They will also be threatened by boiling water!
There is no solution to either of these choices!
Qi Mingyu remained silent for a long time, then smiled bitterly: "It seems that this time, fate has given us an unsolvable problem!"
Mu Mu leaned against the wall, looking up at the ceiling: "Sister has ships in her space, so many ships lined up in turn, our lives are safe for now. But what about next! Unless we encounter other humans to rescue us! But, how is that possible..."
He chuckled as he spoke, not even believing that such a coincidence could exist!
Zhou Shuwan remained silent, staring at the dark depths of the sea beyond the reach of the searchlight, and did not participate in Qi Mingyu and Mu Mu's conversation, seemingly lost in thought.
"sister?"
Mu Mu called her name.
Zhou Shuwan snapped out of her daze, hesitated for a moment, then pointed ahead: "Brother Yu, let's drive forward, we won't surface!"
Qi Mingyu was somewhat surprised: "What's ahead?"
Zhou Shuwan shook her head: "Actually, it's just a very vague feeling. Because the distance is too far, and because of the influence of these giant sea cliffs around us, I can't perceive the specific details ahead. However, I have a vague feeling that it's an opportunity for us!"
Qi Mingyu also weighed the pros and cons. There was still a submarine and so many ships in Wanwan Space.
If things really don't work out, they still have enough time to survive for a while.
It's better than waiting to die here!
So, without hesitation, he immediately nodded: "Okay!"
This shows his absolute trust in Zhou Shuwan!
Zhou Shuwan met his gaze, a faint smile in her eyes.
She looked at Mu Mu: "Mu Mu, what do you say?"
Mu Mu also felt fear about the unknown future, but he had absolute trust in his sister!
He nodded and smiled: "Sis, I'll do whatever you say!"
The submarine's propulsion system stirred up a faint current in the water three thousand meters below the seabed.
The movement caused only a fleeting ripple in this deathly silent, enclosed space before being completely swallowed up by the boundless darkness.
Zhou Shuwan sat in the passenger seat, her eyes fixed on the view outside the porthole.
The beam of the searchlight, like a lonely silver ribbon, carved out a limited patch of light in the dark sea, only to be quickly squeezed and swallowed up by the even denser darkness.
They were seasoned veterans, having sunk submarines to the bottom of the sea several times and even ventured into dangerous places like hydrothermal vents.
However, things are different here.
Perhaps it's because the seawater here is eerily calm, without the roar of surging ocean currents.
Everything was so quiet!