Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 331 The Golden Mask of Tutankhamun
In the specially designed research lab built by Black Gold to prevent mental intrusion, Shi Ming sat in the chief position, sharing his "plan" with the scientists.

"That's the plan."

"The Nameless Cocoon's spiritual power and defensive capabilities far surpass those of ordinary S-class sea beasts. To kill it, the only option is to use a higher-level power to launch a dimensional attack and forcefully annihilate it with overwhelming force. Although the success rate is only 99% and cannot be guaranteed to be 100%, Black Gold does not need to risk evacuating the sealed prison before seeing its corpse."

"As long as the sealed prison remains, there is no risk whatsoever for the millions of people on this ship."

Shi Ming finished sharing his proposal.

Of course, all of these proposals are just made up.

The success rate of the plan is not 99%, but undoubtedly 100%.

The troubles of the Nameless Cocoon had long been quietly resolved by Shi Ming. Even A-Cocoon had been turned and subdued. Although Black Gold, as the ship involved, had been kept in the dark, it was actually one of the ultimate beneficiaries, only having wasted some time and the resources used to maintain the suppression of the sealed prison.

Now, Shi Ming only needs to have A Jian split off a larva into a clone, and then hand the larva over to Black Gold to achieve a win-win-win situation. This will also allow the "Black Gold suppressing the Nameless Cocoon" to completely disappear from the historical stage, without needing to expend any more unnecessary energy.

In this way, it can be considered as killing three birds with one stone!
Black Gold shed its burden and gained a clone of a worm.

Shi Ming achieved his goal.

Ah Jian is no longer being remembered.

There are no losers! Everyone's a winner!
……

Shi Ming showed no airs of a Saint-level Awakened, but the scientists from Black Gold couldn't help but feel a little awkward.

This is inevitable.

However, as the exchange and discussion deepened, the awkwardness among the scholars gradually disappeared, making this exchange feel like an ordinary academic seminar.

"This plan is indeed feasible!"

Marine mammal research expert Abdul deliberated for a long time before standing up to agree.

"Currently, that beast is in a dormant state and has no power to resist at all. With Mr. Shi Ming's methods, it can surely be forcibly killed. Even a legendary creature like the Great Black Dragon died at Mr. Shi Ming's hands. A small insect of a lower rank is not worth worrying about."

"Indeed."

"Seconded!"

The atmosphere in the research room was electric, but A-Jian was furious. How dare these humans call it a "beast," "of a lower rank," and "not worth worrying about" in front of its master?

It's simply outrageous!

Shi Ming calmed down the angry A Jian.

He then told Black Gold his demands.

"Once we resolve Black Gold's current troubles, I hope to borrow Black Gold's artifact, the Seal Prison, to deal with another peculiar sea beast that needs to be sealed."

He did not say which sea creature it was.

The scientists working with black gold didn't ask either.

Given Shi Ming's current abilities, he needs other methods to assist him. Even if he is not dealing with a Holy Temple-level sea beast, it must be a top-ranking S-class sea beast. Sea creatures are mutually reinforcing and restraining, like a game of animal chess. Some powerful sea beasts do require special methods to deal with, which is normal.

"Inspector Shi has the world at heart."

“If the Nameless Cocoon dies, the sealed prison will be useless and will be better utilized in the hands of Inspector Stone. At that time, this wonder will be given to the Inspector and need not be returned. Consider it a small contribution that Black Gold has made to the humans on the endless ocean.”

"That's what Sivir said."

This was a decision that Black Gold had already discussed long ago.

Shi Ming did not refuse.

"By the way, Inspector Shi, we have another question. At the sea beast flesh and blood trade fair in the Tenglong Sea last time, you hinted at the Abyss Lord, the sea beast deep in the Boiling Sea. Do you have any other information you can provide that would allow us to make better preparations?" Shi Ming did not reveal much about the Abyss Lord.

It was only said that it was extremely dangerous, its main body located in the Boiling Sea, but its evil tentacles could reach every region of Africa.

It's not about being overly protective of one's own possessions.

But this sea monster is about to die.

There's no need to say too much beforehand, otherwise it could easily cause trouble. Those involved in black gold simply need to stay away from the turbulent times, take good care of themselves, and lie low.

The exchange meeting has ended.

Shi Ming was making the final "preparations" to kill the Nameless Cocoon.

The many high-ranking members and scientists of Black Gold were also filled with excitement. In their view, many powerful figures in the Endless Ocean were only concerned with their own affairs, and most forces would not even inform other forces about the awakened skills of each other, let alone meddle in other people's business. Only Shi Ming truly embodied the spirit of "the accomplished help the world".

If everyone helps and watches over each other, what is there to fear from sea monsters?
……

"Inspector Shi, esteemed descendant of the dragon."

Shi Ming met Abu.

The former captain of the "Obelisk" ship, Abu, has now retired and passed the ship on to his daughter.

This time, he was invited by Ptolemy to serve as a bridge for communication.

Originally, Nia believed that every leader should be held accountable for their decisions.

Ptolemy previously allowed Jafar to persecute other awakened individuals, and then joined forces with forces such as the Lighthouse and the Black Society to besiege Stone, who had been kind to them. After failing, he inevitably had to pay the corresponding price. When a person or force begins to persecute other innocent people, it is not worthy of sympathy if it suffers the same persecution.

But Abu couldn't bear to see his mothership, the Pharaoh, suffer the same fate as the Black Society.

Therefore, he was willing to act as a bridge for communication.

This brought with it Ptolemy's apology.

1. The prized possession of the Pharaoh: the golden mask of Tutankhamun.

2. All the wealth treasured by the Ptolemaic family.

"Captain Abu, is this considered sincerity?"

With Shi Ming's current perspective, all the wealth treasured by the Ptolemaic family is nothing more than dispensable to him. The Tutankhamun golden mask, ranked 54th on the list of rare artifacts, is indeed somewhat attractive, but that's about it.

【54】

The golden mask of Tutankhamun, a mask that conceals the secrets of an ancient, death-bound empire.

Information from "A List of Wonders of the Endless Ocean (Part 1)" indicates that if a living person carries it, they can walk in a desolate land, concealing all traces of the living, and remain in their current state to continue surviving without relying on air, food, energy, or anything else.

Within the Seven Saints Hall, there is a book titled "Death".

Shi Ming suspected that they might be related.

"Captain Abu, tell your Ptolemy."

"It's very simple to gain my forgiveness."

"The benefits I gained from that Moon Shadow ship far exceeded those from a Tutankhamun golden mask. For your sake, I can give Ptolemy a chance. In addition to the Tutankhamun golden mask, you must also give me 20000 Pure Crystals, not a single one less."

“He can repay in installments, like a lighthouse.”

"If you don't want that, then use the Pharaoh's Navigator as a substitute."

(End of this chapter)