The members of the Huaxia delegation were stunned upon seeing the yacht, as the guards on Hell Paradise Island had gone on a rampage recently, destroying all seaworthy vessels. Even lifeboats, speedboats, and small dinghies were not spared; they were dismantled, their parts scattered on the beach and burned, with remnants still visible hundreds of meters away.
They never expected a yacht to appear here.
"Quick, get on board!"
Disregarding the icy water, they waded to the yacht. Once aboard, they discovered its spacious interior, capable of accommodating ten more people. The boat was also stocked with ample supplies. Su Dacheng, filled with curiosity, examined the provisions and found them to be items purchased by Huaxia. It was clear this yacht couldn't have originated from the island; it was prepared separately.
"Ling Tian, where did you get this boat?"
"Please don't worry about that. By the way, who knows how to operate a boat?"
A dark-skinned man in his thirties raised his hand. His name was Han Liang, a former soldier in an elite special forces unit, skilled in operating various vehicles. He could handle not only boats and cars but also helicopters and large passenger planes. His special ability, seemingly trivial, was like a cheat code for someone adept at driving. His ability was an absolute sense of direction. Even without radar, GPS, or sextants, even in dense fog or pitch-black nights, he could accurately discern directions. This ability was an immense advantage for a driver. The reason they had sacrificed a spot in the Superpower Conference to bring Han Liang was precisely to utilize his abilities and driving skills for their evacuation.
"Brother Han Liang, can you pilot this boat?"
"Haha, child's play. I've been driving boats like this for over ten years!"
"Good, then the piloting duty is yours. Head directly southeast. The magnetic field of this island affects an area of about 30 to 40 nautical miles. Once you're out of Hell Paradise Island's magnetic field and communications are restored, immediately contact the Princess Oriental and have them pick you up! Then, transfer to the Princess Oriental. You don't need to worry about anything on this boat; just leave quickly!"
Han Liang frowned. "Ling Tian, why head southeast? That's towards Antarctica! Our ship is to the northwest..."
"Brother Han, there's a destroyer about thirty nautical miles northwest of the island, driving away other ships..."
Han Liang was stunned. "Ling Tian, how do you know the location of that destroyer?"
Ling Tian smiled and pointed to the sky. "I have eyes up there."
Everyone's gaze followed Ling Tian's direction towards the sky, but they saw nothing. Just then, Ling Tian let out a whistle. Immediately, a white dot appeared in the sky, growing larger and larger until they could clearly see it was a large bird! In less than a minute, the bird, with a wingspan of nearly two meters, folded its wings and landed on the boat.
"Is that... an albatross?" Han Liang said in disbelief.
Ling Tian nodded. "That's him. He's my eyes! He saw the location of that ship from the sky!"
Albatrosses are large seabirds, some with bodies reaching up to 1.5 meters and wingspans exceeding two meters. These birds nest on islands and feed on fish, but their most remarkable trait is their incredible flying ability. An albatross can fly over 30,000 kilometers annually during its migration. They can even cover a thousand kilometers in a single day, resting on the water or catching fish in the sea when tired. Several species of albatross inhabit Hell Paradise Island, and the one before them was the largest. Ling Tian had tamed this albatross a few days prior using the Beast Taming Garden in his spiritual realm. The eagle belonging to the Indian woman, Fanya, a few days ago had inspired Ling Tian. Having a flying beast was like having an extra pair of eyes, incredibly convenient for reconnaissance and communication. Ling Tian couldn't find the eagle, but he stealthily entered the albatross nesting grounds using an invisibility talisman, found the largest and plumpest one, and captured it. Now, after modifications in the spiritual realm, this albatross was telepathically linked with Ling Tian, allowing them to share vision. It was through this albatross that Ling Tian quickly discovered the location of the destroyer on the island.
"The fuel on the boat is enough for 500 nautical miles. Try to get out of the island's range before contacting the Princess Oriental. I'm mainly worried they might resort to desperate measures!" Ling Tian cautioned.
Han Liang nodded. "Don't worry, Ling Tian. Leave this to me. I will definitely bring everyone safely to the Princess Oriental!"
"Good, leave immediately!" Ling Tian said, turning to disembark. Su Dacheng and the others were taken aback.
"Ling Tian, where are you going now?" Xuanyuan Jie asked.
"There are still some matters on the island that I need to settle completely!"
"But if we leave, what about you?" Su Dacheng was anxious. The sudden turn of events at the World Superpower Conference, with several casualties on the island, meant their mission was technically a failure. However, if Ling Tian didn't return safely, Su Dacheng wouldn't know how to report back, as Ling Tian's life was of paramount importance, with the fates of several people hanging in the balance.
"Han Liang, start the boat and leave quickly. Don't worry about me; I have my own ways of escaping!"
"Ling Tian, what exactly are you trying to do? At least tell us so we have some idea," Zhuge Tianji asked.
"As you've seen, the Americans have colluded with Mario Coit. And these thousand-plus superpowers on the island will likely fall into their hands soon. This is very unfavorable news for us. Once the Americans digest these forces one by one, their next target will likely be us! I must prevent this from happening, at least by preventing them from leaving this island!"
As Ling Tian spoke, he exuded immense confidence, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
"Ling Tian, what do you need us to do? How can we cooperate with you?"
"Keep it a secret. That's enough!"