Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 64 The Eye of Intelligence: Two Lists!
Shi Ming believed that this B-level Awakened must have extraordinary abilities to be valued by the Lighthouse.
Even in mythology, the sky and the sea are one. The abilities of the "Navigator" are far more complex than they appear on the surface.

"But then again,"

"One is a top-tier A-level offensive Awakener in the underworld, and the other is a rare Navigator, who is also valued by the Lighthouse."

"Heh, you're all chosen ones, sending two Awakened Ones to cause me trouble. Aren't you afraid of being caught off guard and killed by me?"

Shi Ming smiled.

Anyone who dares to hunt him should be prepared to be hunted themselves.

The struggle for treasures has always been like this.

Who is the hunter and who is the prey? No one knows until the very last moment.

After that, there were no more messages from the communicator, and it returned to its usual silence.

Seeing that the night was still dark, Shi Ming continued to sleep for a while until the sunrise over the sea shone obliquely on his face.

Another new day.

"System, obtain today's intelligence!"

[Beep~ Beep~]

[Intelligence being compiled...]

[Searching. Host's detailed coordinates confirmed... No information found in the surrounding seas.]

[Transformed into general intelligence.]

In the endless ocean, there are two highly authoritative lists, the authors of which remain unknown. One is titled "A Compendium of Wonders of the Endless Ocean," listing 181 wondrous treasures of the sea; the other is "The S-Rank Awakening Skill Ranking," listing 108 S-rank sea beasts of the endless ocean and the skills they can awaken!

[Of course, what remains unknown is that there is a third list. Titled "The Sanctuary List," it records only seven awakened skills surpassing S-rank, from seven different SS-rank sea beasts.]

Shi Ming blinked.

The List of the Holy Temple?

They truly are the eyes of intelligence.

They were able to gather such little-known information.

Could the Great Black Dragon be on this Holy Temple List?
Shi Ming had also heard of the first two lists mentioned in the intelligence report. He had even seen a fragmented "S-Rank Awakening Skill Ranking" in Leviathan's investigation report, but the number of records on it was too small and the information was very incomplete.

He would like to read such a list if given the chance, so as to broaden his horizons.

Take a look at your "Black Tortoise Shield" to see where it ranks on the leaderboard.

……

The drifting ship roared as it continued its voyage into the depths of the Lost Sea.

Yesterday I acquired 76 high-grade aquamarine stones and one tide stone.

At this rate, it won't be long before he accumulates enough high-grade sea crystals to evolve his canoe into a general-class drifting ship. However, building a general-class drifting ship is a large-scale project that consumes a lot of resources. Before that, he also needs to use the high-grade sea crystals he has already acquired to upgrade some items on the ship.

He categorized the order of upgrading items into three types.

Important and urgent
Important, but not urgent.

It's neither important nor urgent.

Among upgrade tasks of the same type, they are sorted according to the amount of resources consumed. Those with higher cost-effectiveness are ranked first, while those that consume more resources are ranked last.

For example, the King-Slaying Blade in his hand. Anything that could quickly boost his strength was urgent and important. After all, no one knew when the Black Society's A-rank Awakened would appear before him. As for the beverage machines and food production equipment, they fell into the third category—neither important nor urgent. He looked at his King-Slaying Blade.

【Battle Blade - Slay the King】

【Level: 5】

[Originally part of the Rhodes Rump family's collection, this blade is said to have beheaded a king in the 14th century. Centuries later, it remains incredibly sharp, and with the enhancement of a mysterious power, its offensive capabilities will surpass even its former glory! Furthermore, the blood crystal of the Black Tortoise has endowed it with a new characteristic—unyielding immovability!]

[Immovable as a mountain: When wielding this King-Slaying Blade in a sword fight, the person will never be repelled!]

[Upgrade Requirements: 30 Sea Beast Blood Crystals, 30 Iron Ore, 30 High-Grade Sea Crystals]

I wonder how powerful this sword would be if it were upgraded to the highest level?
He stroked the blade of the knife, feeling the heavy, cold feel of the ancient metal.

With ample resources available, it's time to upgrade it.

The materials were already prepared, and 30 high-grade sea crystals were only half a day's harvest for him, which he could easily afford.

This upgrade also used Xuanwu's blood crystal; it's unknown whether it will have any new characteristics.

The heavy King of Blades emitted a trembling sword sound. In just a few dozen seconds, it had been upgraded to level 6 by the Brain of Creation. Its blade seemed even sharper, with a line of frost condensing on the edge, as if it could cut through the air.

With a single swing, there was a distinct whooshing sound as it cut through the air!
It's getting easier and easier to use!
【Battle Blade - Slay the King】

【Level: 6】

The once-mighty sword that slayed kings can now vanquish all sea beasts and monsters! Its sharpness has not diminished with the changing dynasties; instead, it has grown ever more razor and deadly! Empowered by a mysterious force, its offensive is even more formidable than before!

[Immovable as a mountain: When wielding this King-Slaying Blade in a sword fight, the person will never be repelled!]

[Upgrade Requirements: 100 Sea Beast Blood Crystals, 300 Iron Ore, 80 High-Grade Sea Crystals]

The only pity is that no new features were upgraded this time. It's unclear whether this is because blood crystals are reused or because a sword can only be upgraded to one feature.

We have enough materials, should we upgrade again?

Of course the answer is yes!

Improving attack power is one of the most cost-effective investments!

upgrade!

Eighty high-grade sea crystals were distributed as if they were free, turning into a pervasive mist that, along with the energy of the sea beast blood crystal, seeped into the ancient battle blade. This time, Shi Ming did not use the Xuanwu blood crystal, but instead used an unknown blood crystal he had brought back from the Yellow Stone.

Ding!
Like the final strike by a blacksmith when forging the most perfect artifact!
A Level 7 King-Slaying Blade, proudly forged!
The blade had a dark, flowing light. Shi Ming lightly tapped the edge with his knuckles, and the sound of clashing swords and galloping horses seemed to echo within it!
A murderous intent surged!
Level 7 is the highest level this sword can be upgraded to!

However, there are no new features.

【Battle Blade - King-Slaying Blade】

[Its profound heritage and the extraordinary nature of its blood crystal elevate this battle blade to a level of treasure, even worthy of being listed in the "Endless Ocean Treasures Catalogue"! Even ordinary people can easily break through the defenses of C-rank sea beasts, and after infusing it with awakened power, it will become invincible!!!]

[Unable to upgrade again!]

Shi Ming picked up the knife and for a moment he even found himself reluctant to put it down.

The upgraded King-Slaying Blade is actually included in the "Endless Ocean Treasures List"?
After awakening, this cold weapon can better unleash the energy within his body. Now, with the King-Slaying Blade at max level, combined with the 10 times strength of the Arm of Power, even Shi Ming himself cannot predict the power of his full-force strike.

Comparable to A-level or S-level attack skills?
Without comparison, it is impossible to make predictions.

Perhaps he really needs a worthy opponent to truly ignite his passion and give him a real fight!
(End of this chapter)