Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 358 The Reminder of the Eye of Fate

[The water never ceases.]

[Ranking: 2]

[Tsk tsk tsk, the Unending Water is the second native wonder to appear on this planet, after the Star Core.]

At the end of the Ordovician period, the ceaseless waters ceased their active phase and entered a dormant phase, accumulating power in their slumber. After being unexpectedly awakened, this power, built up over countless years, erupted from within, triggering drastic climate changes, massive floods, and subsequent continental subsidence, transforming the world into an endless ocean.

As for how it was awakened, that seems to be another long story.

After the eruption, the ceaseless flow of water entered the "unceasing phase."

This is its final stage; it will rise continuously from the seabed, growing exponentially at a rate of 1% per year, with occasional bursts of growth.

Don't underestimate 1%; over time, even the smallest increase becomes extremely significant.

Compared to the early days of the drifting era, the total volume of seawater has increased by 34% in 30 years. While the increase in sea level is not immediately apparent due to continental subsidence and the slow infiltration and compression of soil, the exponential growth continues at an increasingly rapid pace!

Are you worried?

There's good news.

[Mount Everest, as the sole indicator of water levels, did not foresee a future where it would completely sink.]

There are two possible reasons.

1. The problem has been resolved ahead of schedule.

2. The trouble has exploded ahead of schedule.

The specific reasons are unknown, and it's possible that different tributaries exist. Under extreme circumstances, the ceaseless flow of water may even crystallize, transforming into a "crystallization stage."

[Getting stuck with such a strange item is really bad luck!]

【…】

[Compared to the distant future, the Eye of Destiny believes you should focus on the present. As you wish, Wanxiang Kun has already noticed you.]

For millennia, it has played the role of hunter, but now, in this duel between two manipulators, who will emerge as the true winner, and who will become the real director?

【Let’s wait and see! 】

The information about the Unending Water provided by the Eye of Destiny does match the recent "strange tales of rules." An annual growth of 0.01 may not seem high, but a prolonged exponential explosion will inevitably lead to a qualitative change soon.

At that time, it will be as stated in the rules:
3. The collapsed Jiuzhou Terrace will crack open, and all living things floating on the water will die.

6. Once the ceaseless water on the Nine Provinces Platform begins to solidify, immediately abandon the platform and leave!

Once we've dealt with the Myriad Manifestations Kun, we must delve deeper into the source water to see how to "scoop it out and block it up." If necessary, we can leak some information to the various king-level drifting ships.

Teamwork.

By the way, it seems that the breakthrough of the Great Luck Limit can use the Unending Water as the main material. If we can use it to consume it, wouldn't that be killing two birds with one stone?
I don't know if it will work, after all, if you really want to count, the whole world is a never-ending flow of water.

Make bold guesses, but verify them carefully!
As for the Myriad Manifestations Kun...

It really was faking it.

Shi Ming subtly revealed the power of the Fallen Sanctuary, but firmly suppressed the origins of the Nine-Headed Sanctuary and the Extreme Evil Sanctuary, preventing Wan Xiang Kun from sensing that his former comrades had become part of him. Even the power of the Destiny Cone obtained from the Möbius Serpent was kept hidden by him, without being used at all.

If the fish are scared away and cannot be dealt with through the backlash of fate, the only option is to use "Burning Soul Poem" to forcibly increase the attack power to 600 and break the spell with force.

But Shi Ming also wants to develop in all aspects.

I don't want to disrupt a state where all the data are very evenly distributed.

If he were to use the Soul Burning Poem today to lower the upper limits of other attributes and convert them into attack power, he would be at a significant disadvantage in future scenarios where he needs to use attributes like "Defense > 600" or "Stamina > 600". The Soul Burning Poem's attribute reset is irreversible and should only be used as a last resort in critical situations; Shi Ming doesn't want to use it unless he's completely desperate.

Shooting the Sun continued to tentatively rise to the surface. He perfectly captured the cautiousness and trepidation, like a "thief" stealing an egg from Kun Kun.

At this moment, both he and Wan Xiangkun were actors with ulterior motives.

It all comes down to acting skills.

……

The sun-shooting vessel finally reached the edge of the seabed.

Like a bamboo shoot emerging from the muddy seabed, this streamlined canoe cautiously peeked out, surrounded by the remains of some of the oldest trees in the Amazon rainforest, creating an epic sense of decay that was truly awe-inspiring.

Above, there is a dreamy and gorgeous light blue.

Of course, Shi Ming didn't have time to see any of this before he felt the heavy pressure of fate coming his way. A magnificent Kun, as huge as a giant, blocked all his vision from afar. Its transparent whiskers were like wings hanging from the sky, and its two eyes were cold and detached, with the posture of scrutinizing prey, and it had already stared at him!
Mysterious fluctuations resonated with the strings of destiny.

A net woven from countless forms and phenomena then descended.

The Temple of Myriad Forms!

Kun couldn't wait any longer.

Shi Ming did not use the Xuanwu Shield. He seemed to be shocked and stared at Wanxiang Kun from afar. In this dreamlike seabed, a thousand years passed in a single glance.

woo-

A cry from a Kun (a mythical fish).

To be honest, no matter how mysterious the Myriad Manifestations Temple is, it still starts with the Sea of ​​Spirit. And now Shi Ming's Sea of ​​Spirit is impenetrable, with unfathomable attribute values. The defensive secrets of the Hundred-Layer Tower of Heaven make A Jian's Law of Immortality completely ineffective against him.

However, the Lord of the Abyss faces the law of immortality.

But you have to be forcibly controlled for three seconds.

No matter how strong this Kunkun is, it's impossible for the Myriad Manifestations Holy Hall to suppress its colleague, the Abyss Lord. Using the Abyss Lord as the unit of measurement for combat strength, there's absolutely no fear.

Therefore, from the very beginning, Shi Ming was fearless.

He has only one purpose.

Unsurprisingly, he fell into the dream world created for him by the Temple of Myriad Forms, and he had a premonition that he could wake up instantly if he wanted to.

But the prey hasn't really taken the bait yet.

Why did I wake up?
He closed his eyes, as if he were truly asleep, having a beautiful dream—

Light blue butterflies fluttered and danced. In this dreamlike world, green wheat seedlings sprouted from the clear seabed, a clear river flowed, rows of wooden houses stood, and blue sky and white clouds were visible to the naked eye. Children caught fish and played with pebbles by the river, while adults played cards under the shade of trees, chatting and laughing.

This is Shi Ming's childhood experience.

It is the tenderness buried deep in one's heart.

This is also the life he longed for after he grew up.

Wanxiang Kun didn't pay attention to these details.

Its true form has transformed into a butterfly and entered the dream world. Next, it only needs to erode Shi Ming's spiritual sea through the dream world to usurp the dream world, control Shi Ming's future destiny, and thus complete the Hall of Myriad Forms, completely control or "possess" this human.

Light blue butterflies fluttered about.

They seeped into the depths of Shi Ming's dream, like moths drawn to a flame, one after another, eager to get started.

The moment the first butterfly touched Shi Ming's forehead, Shi Ming opened his eyes.

(End of this chapter)