Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 101 The Lighthouse's Sanctuary Research Institute
A distant lighthouse.

The Lighthouse is a much larger, king-class drifting ship than the Twelve Stars. It houses fourteen publicly known research institutes, each with its own research focus: some study marine mammals, some energy, some medicine, and some continue their relentless exploration of space exploration…

The journey to the stars and the sea never ends.

There are also two unknown "underwater research institutes" on the ship, researching some kind of taboo subject, and they are only accountable to the First Governor.

Not long ago, the president on board, who was also the first consul, gave special approval to the 15th Research Institute.

Its name is "Sanctuary Research Institute".
Their research focused on the remains of the sanctuary they had painstakingly acquired.

Although Edward is dead, his remains are difficult to find even with a treasure compass, presumably having been devoured by sea fish and scattered across the endless ocean.

But research cannot be abandoned or shelved.

The head of the Sanctuary Research Institute was originally a PhD from the Underwater Research Institute. Due to his breakthroughs and achievements in marine mammal research, he was brought to the forefront by the First Governor and became the current head of the Sanctuary Research Institute.

But on his very first day in office, this PhD made a bold request.

He hoped that the Lighthouse could grant him special permission to send an S-class Awakened to assist him in conducting Sanctuary-level human research.

The First Consul was naturally furious and rebuked him for his wild ideas!

How can these sordid underwater studies be brought into the open?
Moreover, they actually want an S-class Awakened to cooperate?

What is an S-class Awakener?
How could a nation's foundation and unparalleled military strength be used as experimental subjects for dangerous research?
That's incredibly audacious!

But the "doctor" did not give up. He relentlessly reasoned with the First Consul, appealing to his emotions and explaining the benefits to him. He also painted a beautiful vision: this endless ocean would no longer be the home of sea creatures, and mankind would once again become the masters, and all suffering would be far away, just as recorded in Genesis.

Everything we see now is a necessary sacrifice.

The first governor of the lighthouse remained unmoved and gradually began to show signs of impatience.

In the end, the doctor backed down—

“If surviving Awakened Ones are not acceptable, then the dead will do; if there are Awakened Ones who died for their country, or…”

"presumptuous!"

The First Consul was furious!

Do you want to hear what you're saying?

You bunch of crazy researchers, have your brains been eaten by groundhogs? I'm really going to use this scepter on the table to give you a good whack on the ass!

“Sir, I mean, S-rank Awakened individuals from the enemy forces would also work. For example, the one rumored to have killed the Navigator was an S-rank Awakened. If we could kill him, it would not only avenge the hero but also advance the research… This research is truly important. Believe me, sir, it is about to achieve a major breakthrough…”

“If successful, it will be a landmark event, remembered by the world. And you,”

"It will also bring fame for all time."

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In the Europa Sea, at the location of the newly discovered Eye of Extreme Cold, the Dayun ship is stationed near the eye, and everyone on board is busy.

"Come on, everyone, register one by one!"

Huang Pao was shouting on the boat, promoting the latest "Awakening Loan".

"The captain said that anyone who wants to awaken should sign up with me!"

"A D-level sea beast costs 100 contribution points, and a C-level sea beast costs 500 contribution points. If you don't have enough contribution points, that's okay too. You can overdraft your loan limit. There are limited spots available, so don't miss this opportunity!"

It was at Shi Ming's behest.

The newly formed Eye of Extreme Cold is a treasure trove, coveted by sea beasts from the surrounding waters. Guarding such a treasure is like guarding a piece of fat meat among a pack of hungry wolves; sea beasts come to harass them from time to time. In just half a day, three D-level sea beasts could no longer suppress their greed and wanted to fight over this piece of fat meat from Shi Ming.

As a result, they were all killed by Shi Ming and fell from the ship.

Among them are duplicate sea beasts, which cannot be devoured again by the Xuanwu Shield.

Shi Ming planned to use their blood to awaken the crew members on the ship and increase the overall strength of the ship.

Of course, it won't be free. Free things are never appreciated.
Shi Ming was responsible for slaying the sea monsters and providing them with the opportunity to awaken, while the crew members also had to make corresponding contributions.

If your contribution is not enough for the time being, you can overdraft and make up for it later.

This is the Awakening Loan.

Awakening Loan is very popular on the ship, with a long line of people inquiring and signing up.

"Captain, everyone on board has filled out an application form, a total of twenty-three people."

23 people?
How long will this killing last?
Based on your current contribution level, get in line.

In addition, Shidun and the others are now D-level Awakeners. They can hunt D-level sea beasts by working together. If there are suitable sea beasts, they can be given the opportunity to practice.

Shi Ming had expected this result. Awakening is an irresistible temptation for ordinary people, and D-level awakeners want to advance to C-level, C-level awakeners want to advance to B-level... and so on, never stopping.

Even at the S-rank level, they wouldn't complain about having too many skills.

They even yearn for the higher-level "Sanctuary Steps".

As the sun gradually set, the temperature grew even colder. After sunset, the seawater temperature in this area had dropped below 5 degrees Celsius, yet large amounts of bubbles continued to rise from that frigid eye. The cause of this peculiar sight remained a mystery.

If you have the chance, you could go and explore it.

To Shi Ming's disappointment, even with the crystal extraction equipment on the ship operating at high efficiency, he did not see the equipment extract a single piece of the so-called "ice chalcedony" after a full ten hours.

It seems the drop rate is extremely low!

Its value is comparable to pure crystals, but it is very difficult to obtain.

Fine, I'll just kill a few more sea monsters to make up for it.

By staying here, there's no need to travel back and forth searching; sea creatures will come to us willingly.

This is not——

"Captain, the sea patrol radar has detected a high-energy sea monster approaching. It's already within ten nautical miles."

"Oh? How tall?"

"Threshold exceeded red."

"Ok?"

The upgraded marine radar can not only detect organisms at greater distances, but also make hazard assessments based on the corresponding organisms' energy responses.

Based on previous experience, D-class sea monsters will be marked in yellow on radar, while C-class sea monsters will be marked in orange.

And red?
It means a big guy has arrived!

"Prepare for early warning!"

Shi Ming took out the map of the Endless Sea.

The sea monster had just entered the ten-nautical-mile zone. He planned to use the Endless Sea Map to confirm its level. If it was an S-class sea monster, he would have to make a strategic retreat immediately! No shame in doing so.

He first infused his own awakened power,

No.

Then a drop of blood from a Class B sea monster was dripped on it.

Nor...

Grade A?
Shi Ming's eyes sharpened.

Shi Ming originally planned to hunt down the Class A sea monster that could cause the Yellowstone to perish along with the Yellowstone after adding more points, but unexpectedly, they encountered it just like that...

In that case,

Then,

war!
(End of this chapter)