Chapter Thirty-Three: Data Decryption

The transport plane cut through the frigid night sky, gradually approaching the global command center of the Shen Group. The atmosphere inside the cabin remained heavy; everyone knew that while the battle in Alaska had reached a temporary lull, the war was far from over.

Zhao Ming sat before his portable computer, staring intently at the data streams on the screen, his hands typing furiously across the keyboard. His face was pale, and his eyes were bloodshot.

"Yun-chuan, we successfully copied the core data, but it is protected by complex quantum encryption. It will take at least 48 hours of full-power computing to decrypt it."

Xu Yun-chuan nodded, his gaze fixed on the window: "Kane has escaped, but he won't give up easily. We must decrypt this data and uncover their true plan before they make their next move."

Shen Qing-wan, sitting to the side, said softly, "With the Heart of the Abyss destroyed, Kane will inevitably initiate a strategic shift. But their core objective remains the Zero-Carbon City Central Hub."

"Which is why we must be fast," Xu Yun-chuan said, his voice cold and resolute.

***

**Back at the Command Center**

The transport plane landed at the Shen Group’s command center, and Xu Yun-chuan’s team quickly entered the operations command hall. A massive holographic map hovered in the air, with global energy nodes marked in various colors; the red warning icons continued to flicker incessantly.

Zhao Ming inserted the data storage device into the main server, and the technical team immediately began the decryption process.

"The decryption program has been initiated; it is estimated to take 48 hours," Zhao Ming reported to Xu Yun-chuan.

"During these 48 hours, we must ensure the absolute security of the global new energy network," Xu Yun-chuan said, turning to face the department heads at the conference table.

"Zhao Ming, place all new energy hub nodes on Level One alert. All external access ports must undergo dual-encryption verification."

"Shen Qing-wan, contact the New Energy Alliance. Notify all member nations to enter a state of technical security emergency, ready to respond to potential cyberattacks at any moment."

"Everyone, this war has entered its final stage. We have no path of retreat; we must achieve victory."

***

**Kane’s Counterattack**

Meanwhile, on a hidden offshore platform, Kane stood before a colossal holographic screen, watching footage of the explosion at the underground base in Alaska.

A technician reported in a low voice, "Sir, we have lost the data link to the 'Heart of the Abyss.' However, before the explosion, we successfully transferred a portion of the core control code."

Kane sneered, "Xu Yun-chuan... you are indeed clever, but this is not over yet. Initiate 'Project Fission'."

The technician hesitated, "Sir, 'Project Fission' is our final trump card. Once activated, it will completely destroy the balance of the global new energy network."

"I do not care about the consequences; this is not the time for hesitation," Kane said coldly.

"Begin the operation immediately. Target: The Zero-Carbon City Central Control Hub."

***

**Global Crisis**

Within 48 hours, anomalies began to emerge at multiple new energy nodes across the globe:

North American region: Large-scale paralysis of power grid systems in multiple cities.

European region: The zero-carbon energy supply chain suffered malicious data hijacking.

Asian region: Explosions occurred in new energy storage systems, causing widespread blackouts.

Inside the command center, alarms wailed one after another, and technicians hurried between workstations.

"Report! The Abyss Consortium has activated 'Project Fission.' They are attempting to destroy the balance of the new energy network by targeting nodes across the globe!" a technician shouted in terror.

Zhao Ming gritted his teeth, "They are using a distributed attack, utilizing multiple nodes worldwide to launch simultaneous cyber strikes, attempting to keep us overwhelmed."

Xu Yun-chuan asked calmly, "Have you located the core source of the attack?"

Zhao Ming looked at the screen and pointed to a blinking red dot: "The command node for the attack is on a floating offshore platform in the South Pacific."

"Kane... he is there," Shen Qing-wan said softly.

"This will be the final battle," Xu Yun-chuan said, his eyes sharp. "Zhao Ming, maintain defenses, seal all external ports, and concentrate resources to protect the Zero-Carbon City Central Hub."

"Shen Qing-wan, prepare for deployment. We are going to meet Kane in person and end this."

***

**Before the Final Battle**

A stealth transport plane carrying special forces and technical experts took off quietly into the night, its target: the floating offshore platform in the South Pacific.

Inside the cabin, everyone was making final preparations.

Shen Qing-wan looked at Xu Yun-chuan and whispered, "This will be our last fight."

Xu Yun-chuan nodded, his gaze firm: "This is not just a war; it is a choice about the future. We cannot fail."

Zhao Ming’s voice came through the headset: "I will provide remote support from headquarters. Kane has lost his patience; this will be their final gamble."

***

**The Sea Fortress**

On this night in the South Pacific, the sea breeze was biting. The floating offshore platform sat like a steel fortress, drifting alone in the vast, boundless ocean.

Above the platform, radar antennas rotated slowly, and the perimeter was bristling with anti-aircraft weapons and drone surveillance.

The transport plane halted five kilometers from the platform, and the special forces team boarded a small unmanned submersible, silently approaching the structure.

"Zhao Ming, is the interference for the monitoring system ready?" Xu Yun-chuan asked in a low voice.

"The perimeter detection system has been shielded. You have a ten-minute window," Zhao Ming replied over the comms.

The submersible slowly pulled up to the maintenance hatch beneath the platform, and the special forces team climbed up, infiltrating the interior.

***

**Kane’s Wait**

Inside the core command center of the platform, Kane stood before the massive control screen, watching the new energy nodes being compromised across the globe, a cold smirk playing on his lips.

"Xu Yun-chuan, I knew you would come. I’ve been waiting for you."

He turned to a technician and said, "Prepare to initiate 'Ultimate Fission.' If they break through to this point, I want to ensure the global new energy network collapses entirely."

***

**A Battle of Life and Death**

The special forces team moved rapidly through the corridors of the platform, pushing toward the core control room.

"Zhao Ming, we are approaching the control center."

"Warning! The enemy has detected you! A large number of soldiers are closing in on your position!"

Gunfire erupted suddenly, and a fierce firefight broke out inside the platform.

"Qing-wan, cover me! We must take control of the console as soon as possible!" Xu Yun-chuan shouted.

Shen Qing-wan quickly found cover to return fire, while the special forces team fought with everything they had to protect Xu Yun-chuan as he charged toward the core control room.

***

Before the doors of the core control room, Kane stood waiting with a chilling smile on his face.

"Xu Yun-chuan, you’ve finally arrived."

"Kane, this game ends now." Xu Yun-chuan raised his weapon, his eyes cold.

Kane laughed and pressed a red button: "What ends is not me, but the hope of all of you."

Countdown: 00:05:00

"Zhao Ming, can you shut down the countdown?!"

"I'm trying! You have to stop him!"

The future of the global new energy network hung by a thread.

The storm had arrived, and the final confrontation was about to unfold.