Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 194 The Skills of the Nameless Cocoon

The next day.

"Eyes of the Mortal World, gather intelligence!"

Before Shi Ming were three important items that had not been identified, whose detailed functions were unknown, and which could not be upgraded.

They are: a crystal fruit from the heart of the boiling sea, a container filled with the blood of the nameless cocoon, and an ancient codex, spoils obtained from the shadows.

He didn't know which of the three things was more valuable.

Therefore, the Eye of the Mortal Realm will decide which item's information to provide next.

After the Eye of Intelligence evolved, the command to obtain intelligence was not affected in any way. Whether it is called the Eye of Intelligence or the Eye of the Mortal World, it does not affect the fact that he obtains the correct intelligence. The command only plays a ritualistic role. The most important thing is Shi Ming's thoughts.

[Beep~ Beep~]

[Intelligence being compiled...]

[Searching. Confirming detailed coordinates... Search successful, intelligence summary in progress... Intelligence generated.]

【…】

[S-Class Sea Beast: Nameless Insect]

It hasn't been given a new name yet...

[A dangerous creature was born from a mysterious cocoon left behind in the Great Rift Valley. It cannot be killed or destroyed using conventional methods. As a unique being, it only exists in generations; two can never coexist in the same era. Whenever the nameless insect's energy is depleted and it is on the verge of death, it will regress into a cocoon, freezing all its memories, beginning a completely new life journey, discarding its old name and acquiring a new one.]

Because of its extremely long history of inheritance, the nameless insect possesses remarkably powerful spiritual energy. Its inherited memories are a profound and untapped treasure trove, containing the wisdom and experience of countless generations.

However, each insect that is reborn and possesses its own intelligence has its own thoughts and is unwilling to actively delve into its own memories.

If it gains the memories of the previous generation of insects, can it still be considered itself?

【…】

[Skill: Undying Worm (Ranked 72nd before emerging from the cocoon)]

[Skills: Eternal Calamity Law/Eternal Life Law (Ranked 3rd after Emerging from the Cocoon)]

Shi Ming was reading the intelligence report.

Ah Jian's background is truly extraordinary! No wonder her mental strength is so strong; she's an old man who has lived countless lifetimes and is now an unknown number of years old, reborn through a corrupted world! She even deliberately froze her previous memories!
The eyes of the mortal world say it cannot be suppressed or destroyed?
Is it really that perverted?

So if we can't kill it, and we want to bathe in its blood to obtain the skill ranked third, "Eternal Law" or "Eternal Life Law," isn't there only one way to go?
Deceive? Lure?
Let it bleed out on its own?

No, we can't put it that badly!
How can we foster mutually beneficial cooperation to encourage proactive investment?
difficult!
Getting a drop or two of blood from someone is one thing, but getting blood that can awaken someone is far more difficult!

The information wasn't finished. The Eye of the Mortal World's explanation included more than just these, including detailed descriptions of the "Undying Worm" and the "Law of Eternity." Among them, the "Undying Worm" was the skill of the Nameless Cocoon, and the "Law of Eternity," or the "Law of Immortality," was the skill of the Nameless Worm.

【Undead Bug】

[Passive Skill. While in a cocoon state, one cannot be strangled, destroyed, walk, or move.]

[Eternal Law/Eternal Life Law]

[Consuming all mental energy, forcibly banishing the consciousness of other beings with lower mental energy levels to an eternal cycle of life and death, allowing them to experience the countless reincarnations of an unnamed insect in an instant, and infusing them with memories sealed for eternity. (If the banished being realizes they are in a mental illusion, they can return early.)]

"Eternity" is just a metonym and does not necessarily mean living for ten thousand generations.

After reading the explanation, Shi Ming didn't know how to evaluate it.

All I can say is that the third-ranked S-level skill is truly top-notch in terms of prestige!

What do you mean by "love at first sight"?

Experiencing countless lifetimes in an instant—if one were to experience them all, even without losing oneself, one would be severely shaken. Moreover, without the method of freezing memories with the Nameless Cocoon, one would inevitably suffer a mental breakdown upon returning, not knowing where one is, what one is, or whether one is a human or an insect.

However, as the saying goes, "The ephemeral mushroom does not know the difference between dawn and dusk, and the cicada does not know the difference between spring and autumn."

Those who have never lived forever cannot judge whether this is a blessing or a torment.

But ultimately, this isn't true immortality.
It's just a torturous illusion.

If it were Shi Ming, he would absolutely not be willing to try it.

He likes this skill and feels it suits him well.

He felt that every S-level skill was a good match for him.

But this one is different. Like the Nameless Cocoon, Shi Ming is a creature with extremely powerful spiritual energy. If he releases the third-ranked "Eternal Law", the illusion will be more realistic and the lethality will be maximized.

His eyes flickered.

I started to consider some possibilities.

"Ok?"

"correct."

Shi Ming retrieved a small crystal core from the system's inventory.

This is a small trophy he obtained at the Scorpion King Pyramid.

[Puppet Core]

【Level: 3】

[The female sorceress of Scorpion King III, following the methods in the Divine Revelation Stone Tablet, created puppet cores. These cores, when integrated into the corpses of C-rank or lower ferocious beasts or sea monsters, could form a contract with the corresponding beast or transform the corpse into a puppet-like object that obeyed predetermined commands until death.]

[Upgrade Requirements: 5000g of B-grade ferocious beast or sea monster flesh, 500g of blood.]

A crystal core that can control a Class C sea monster.

If this thing is upgraded using the Brain of Creation, will its ability to control sea monsters also increase?

If there were no limits and upgrades could be made continuously, wouldn't that be...?

Shi Ming blinked.

He really wanted to have a powerful creature as a pet.

When he saw the two-dimensional girl unleash the "Person in the Painting" skill and summon an S-class sea beast from the painting, he felt that he also needed an S-class sea beast as a henchman! Otherwise, if he encountered a situation where there were multiple opponents and he didn't get an AOE skill when Titan Descent was activated, wouldn't he be at a huge disadvantage?

This puppet's core might just help him fulfill his wish.

Dreaming is no substitute for action!

Try upgrading!
Shi Ming had no shortage of the flesh and blood of a Grade B sea beast. His Brain of Creation was upgraded! He quickly received feedback.

[The Core of the Contract]

【Level: 4】

[The contract core created using the method on the Divine Revelation Stone Tablet has undergone further changes after being enhanced by special power. The level of the sea beast it can control has also been upgraded. By integrating it into the corpse of a B-rank or lower ferocious beast or sea beast, a contract can be formed with the corresponding ferocious beast or sea beast, or the corresponding corpse can be transformed into a puppet-like object that obeys predetermined commands until death.]

[Upgrade Requirements: 5000 grams of flesh and blood from three types of A-rank ferocious beasts or sea monsters, and 500 grams of blood.]

It works!
He went from controlling a Class C sea monster to controlling a Class B sea monster!
It's been upgraded!
Unfortunately, to upgrade again, he needs the flesh and blood of three A-grade sea beasts. Not only has the required grade increased, but the quantity has also changed from one to three. He currently only has the body of a Glacier Dragon and its blood, which is not enough material for the time being.

But it doesn't matter, he has the map of the endless sea, so it's not difficult for him to obtain it.

Moreover, based on current upgrade projections,

With the next upgrade, this blue crystal core will be able to control A-level sea beasts?

With the next upgrade, won't I be able to control S-class sea monsters?

The next upgrade, not long ago...

The next upgrade after that... I don't even want to think about it.

Hopefully, the maximum level of this crystal core can be exceeded 5.

The Nameless Cocoon: ? ? ?
Oh no, is this attack aimed at me?

Shi Ming happily put away the core of the contract.

The ideal is lofty, but difficult to achieve; at least there is some hope.

……

Princess Mika of the Black Society, who hadn't slept all night, was pacing back and forth in her palace on the ship.

It was unusual that she hadn't heard from Tatasta all day.

The inquiries from the lighthouse and the Pharaoh only fueled her anxiety.

That's alright.
She learned from the lighthouse that the two S-class Awakened who went on the mission with her, Shadow from the Lighthouse and Pandora from the Moon's Shadow, had both died.

He learned from the Pharaoh that Shi Ming was alive and well, and had even retaliated against Ptolemy in the same way, smashing a corner of the huge drifting ship, causing the core of the general-class ship to become unstable and the losses to be incalculable!

Since Tatasta joined Spring Tide, Skynet Chip has also been registered with Spring Tide. His death is currently uncertain, but he has been missing, which makes the whole incident even more confusing.

As the only survivor so far, both the Lighthouse and the Pharaoh are focusing their attention on him! They even suspect that the two S-class Awakened Ones perished at the same time because of Tatasta's betrayal.

The pressure was put on the gangsters.

Itsukushima Rin told Mika that Nioh had also started paying attention to the matter and had inquired about the background of their foreign aid, Tatasta.

If this matter cannot be resolved in the short term, the gang will no longer provide protection to Mika.

Meijia looked worried.

"This kid, I told him to go easy on him, but he didn't go too far and let Shi Ming kill the Awakened Ones of the Lighthouse and the Shadow of the Moon?! Now that he knows he's made a big fuss, he's too scared to come back? If that's the case, he's really stupid! He can't distinguish between what's important and what's not, and he's losing sight of the bigger picture!"

No matter how honest Mika was with Tatasta, she couldn't help but have doubts at this moment.

He's too young and prone to making mistakes!

The Empress of the Moon's Shadow is a ruthless woman. An orphan, she endured the organization's trials at the age of thirteen, advancing to become an S-rank Awakener amidst blood and ice. At eighteen, she inherited the Moon's Shadow and the mysterious organization behind it. Now in her thirties, her methods are even more formidable and ruthless! When dealing with enemies, especially men, she often inflicts all sorts of torture.

She couldn't afford to mess with someone as ruthless as him.

She's even less likely to mess with the lighthouse.

The lighthouse gave her three days.

If a result cannot be obtained within three days, the lighthouse will set sail to the Inpyeong Sea and arrive at the former site of Mount Pukyong to demand an explanation from Emperor Nioh.

Nai Luye brought over a cup of cool tea.

But she shook her head and refused.

She waited for another hour or so.

"Princess, Mr. Tatasta has returned."

"Ok?"

Meijia felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders; the baby in her belly even kicked her.

"Okay! Tell him to come find me!"

"Mr. Tartasta is seriously injured and is receiving treatment."

"what!"

Without saying much, she left the palace and went directly to the Black Society's medical ward.

The puppy looked so pitiful that it stirred up a strange sense of pity and tenderness in her heart.

My right hand is gone.