104: The water electrolysis crisis: Wang Yi's new tactical approach

In the main control room, there was a deathly silence.

Everyone watched Chen Hu through the external monitors. Seeing him suspended in the seawater with his massive, steam-emitting gauntlets, their brains felt as if they had been struck by a heavy hammer, buzzing and unable to function.

"I... I didn't see that wrong, did I? Chen Hu... he sent that thing flying with one punch?" a young team member stammered, his voice changing pitch.

"Sent it flying... it must have flown several hundred meters..." another person interjected subconsciously, eyes wide like copper bells.

They knew Chen Hu was fierce; since the first dungeon, this guy had been the team's number one brute, possessing strength that didn't seem human.

But the scene before them had completely exceeded their understanding of the word 'fierce'.

That was a prehistoric giant beast over a hundred meters long! A living legend of the ocean!

And yet, it was just... floored by one punch from Chen Hu?

"Administrator... this must be another divine artifact given by the Administrator, right?" Li Bingyao murmured to herself, her gaze filled with shock.

Aside from the omnipotent Administrator, she couldn't think of any other explanation.

Only Wang Yi, after the initial shock, felt an indescribable, complex emotion welling up in his heart.

He looked at the majestic Chen Hu on the screen, then lowered his head to look at his own fists, which were still faintly flickering with electrical arcs. A deep sense of powerlessness flooded his mind.

Once upon a time, he was the absolute core of the team, the sharp blade that overcame all difficulties.

His Lightning Power, indestructible and all-conquering, was the guarantee all team members relied upon.

But in this deep sea, the ability he was most proud of had become a joke.

That lightning ball just now—forget about harming the Megalodon, it didn't even count as scratching an itch.

In contrast, Chen Hu, relying on the purest form of violence, had turned the tide of battle with a single punch.

This intense disparity made Wang Yi's heart feel stifled.

He wasn't jealous of Chen Hu; he felt frustrated by his own incompetence.

As the captain, at the most critical moment, he could only watch helplessly, unable to do anything.

This feeling was more painful than being killed.

Dragon Country National Destiny Operations Center.

"Good! Well fought! Hahahaha!" General Lin Zhan slammed his hand on the table, his face flushed with excitement. "This kid is really damn impressive! One punch! Just one punch!"

Li Guodong was also grinning from ear to ear: "Little Su, those gauntlets of yours... are simply a stroke of genius! They're a perfect match for that kid Chen Hu!"

The entire Command Center was immersed in a festive atmosphere, everyone cheering for Chen Hu's earth-shattering punch.

Only Su Yuan's expression remained calm.

His gaze did not linger on Chen Hu; instead, through the Administrator's Gods Perspective, he precisely locked onto Wang Yi within the team.

He could clearly see Wang Yi lowering his head, clenching his fists tightly. Although his face showed no expression, Su Yuan could feel the dejection and unwillingness radiating from him.

"This is trouble."

Su Yuan's heart skipped a beat.

Chen Hu's strength was certainly a good thing, but if it crushed the confidence of Wang Yi, the captain, the loss would outweigh the gain.

Wang Yi was not just the combat core, but the soul and brain of the entire team. His mindset directly affected the stability of the whole group.

"I can't let him stay depressed like this."

Su Yuan's thoughts raced.

Exchange for a stronger piece of equipment for Wang Yi? No.

That would only treat the symptoms, not the cause. It would only make him feel that his own abilities were useless and that he was entirely dependent on equipment.

He had to be made to realize the value of his own abilities again.

Lightning gets dissipated in water... that's a law of physics and cannot be changed. But, what if he changed his thinking? Who said lightning in water can only be used for direct attacks?

In Su Yuan's mind, countless bits of knowledge regarding electricity and physics began to flash by rapidly.

High conductivity... electrolysis... hydrogen... oxygen... Cavitation Effect!

A bold and ingenious idea instantly took shape in Su Yuan's mind.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly. He tapped lightly on the virtual panel, and a mental communication that only Wang Yi could see was sent directly to him.

"Wang Yi, don't lose heart."

The sudden voice caused the despondent Wang Yi to shudder.

It was the Administrator!

"I..." Wang Yi opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but not knowing where to start.

"I know what you're thinking," Su Yuan's voice was calm and powerful. "You feel your lightning has no use in the water, you feel surpassed by Chen Hu, and you're frustrated, right?"

Wang Yi fell silent.

The Administrator was right; that was exactly what he was thinking.

"You're wrong, Wang Yi. Terribly wrong," Su Yuan's voice suddenly became stern. "I gave you the lightning ability not so you could be a brute who only knows how to charge head-on. Your value lies in your brain, and in your precise control over energy!"

"In water, the direct lethality of lightning is indeed significantly weakened. But have you ever thought about using it in a different way?"

"A different way?" Wang Yi was stunned.

"Have you forgotten junior high chemistry? Electrolysis!" Su Yuan's voice held a guiding, persuasive quality. "Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. A powerful electric current can decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen gases."

"What happens when large amounts of hydrogen and oxygen form bubbles in water? It creates the Cavitation Effect! The moment these bubbles form and burst, they generate localized ultra-high pressure and shockwaves! While the power isn't enough to kill the Megalodon, it's enough to cause intense interference!"

"More importantly, these bubbles will drastically change the density and sound conductivity of the water! You can create a 'Sonic Mist' around the Megalodon, causing its sonar system to fail completely! Turn it into a deaf and blind target!"

Su Yuan's words were like a thunderclap exploding in Wang Yi's mind.

Electrolysis... Cavitation Effect... Sonic Mist... a brand new door slammed open before him.

He had never thought his lightning power could be used this way.

This wasn't just pure power; this was science, this was tactics.

"This... this requires extremely precise control over the intensity and range of the current..." Wang Yi's voice trembled slightly; he instantly realized the difficulty of this tactic.

If the current was too strong, it would affect himself and the base; if it was too weak, it wouldn't achieve the electrolysis effect.

If the range was too large, energy would be wasted; if it was too small, it wouldn't effectively cover the target.

The amount of calculation involved was astronomical.

"Exactly," Su Yuan's voice contained a hint of a smile. "This is your true test. You're not just a battery that discharges electricity, Wang Yi. You are the battlefield commander of the Dragon Team, a master of crowd control!"

"Don't worry about the calculations. Have you forgotten what I can do? I will provide you with the most precise data support. You just need to be like a Surgeon, precisely delivering your lightning to every 'surgical point' I mark for you."

"From now on, you are the eyes and ears of the Dragon Team. Use your Electromagnetic Sensing to detect every threat in this dark deep sea, and use your lightning to create the most favorable battlefield environment for your teammates!"

"Your new mission is to become the Living Radar of this deep sea!"

Wang Yi's breathing became rapid. The frustration and dejection in his chest were swept away in an instant, replaced by an unprecedented excitement and high spirits!

Master of crowd control! Living Radar!

This was so much cooler than being a soldier who only knew how to charge and fight!

He finally understood the Administrator's intention.

Everyone had their most suitable position. Chen Hu was the shield and the hammer, while he was the brain that controlled the overall situation!

"I understand!" Wang Yi replied heavily, the light of confidence reignited in his eyes. "Tell me, what do I do!"

Just then, the external monitors showed that the Megalodon, which had been dazed by Chen Hu's punch, seemed to have recovered from the intense pain.

Its remaining good eye was filled with tyranny and madness. Its massive body began to slowly accelerate again, seemingly preparing to launch a new round of attacks.

"It's coming!" Li Bingyao shouted nervously.

"Don't panic," Wang Yi's voice was as steady as a mountain. He walked to the main control console and issued orders through the team channel. "Chen Hu, retreat to the base! Zhao Zihan, go to firing port number three and get your new toy ready! Everyone else, stay on alert!"

"Now, it's time to let that big fish taste the power of technology!"