Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 45 Exploring the Sunken Ship
[An evolved navigation system.]

A navigation system with slightly improved anti-interference capabilities, a high-tech instrument that can accurately determine course using the Earth's magnetic field, is a valuable asset to captains of adrift boats.

【Level: 3】

Upgrade requires: 3 High-Grade Sea Crystals, 30 Iron Ore, and 30 Magnetite

Upgrade materials are ready!

Upgrade confirmed!

Because the materials were relatively scarce, in the blink of an eye, all the stones of various shapes in front of Shi Ming disappeared, turning into energy that swirled around the navigator, transforming the tablet-sized instrument in front of him with magical power.

In just one minute, Shi Ming received a notification that the upgrade was successful.

[Advanced GPS navigator.]

The expensive navigation system is standard equipment on any admiral-class drifting vessel. Its anti-interference capabilities have been significantly improved, making it a crucial beacon to prevent getting lost during disasters. It also possesses direction correction capabilities; after confirming coordinates on a map, the navigation system will continuously correct your course, ensuring you stay on the right path!

【Level: 4】

Upgrade requires: 10 High-Grade Sea Crystals, 30 Iron Ore, and 50 Magnetite

it is good!
According to the information provided, such advanced navigation systems are only found on admiral-class vessels! I refuse to believe that with such anti-interference capabilities, we still can't escape this fog!

I'll come back for you, you mist jellyfish, once I've left this dangerous area with my drifting boat!

And the treasure on that sunken ship awaits me!
Shi Ming quickly confirmed the coordinates outside the Lost Sea on the navigator, and then replanned the sailing direction for the drifting ship.

Strategic retreat!

The drifting boat roared through the thick fog, followed by a long trail of blue jellyfish that streaked across the sea and fog like a blue halo.

If you ignore the external threats, such as the corrosive effects of jellyfish and the soporific effects of dense fog, this scene actually looks quite romantic.

"You two work together and proceed at full speed, following the directions provided by the GPS!"

"Yes!"

Shi Ming's composure and conviction brought a sense of security to the crew. The helmsman held the rudder firmly, keeping a close eye on the direction displayed on the navigation system, and correcting any deviations from the course from time to time.

Shi Ming was always attentive to changes in the environment.

"Captain, the concentration of crystals in the seawater has decreased; it is now 280%."

"Some of the jellyfish attached to the bottom of the boat left on their own."

"Sea visibility: 80 meters!"

It seems they've moved on.

Looking back now, the magnetic field strength in this sea area is extremely high.

If one simply follows the directions of a regular nautical instrument or relies solely on experience, one will inevitably get lost in the dense fog and be unable to find one's way out for a long time. Not only will the ship's hull be corroded by jellyfish, but the crew will also fall into a deep sleep.

Ultimately, it met the same fate as the Yellowstone, sinking in this sea area.

……

The night was still chilly, but the thick fog on the sea had thinned to almost nothing.

"Captain, the concentration of sea crystals here is 150%, which meets the initial expectations. In addition, the mist jellyfish attached to the bottom of the ship have all disappeared."

"Alright, then let's settle the drifting ship here. The mist jellyfish are not active in this area, but that doesn't mean other sea monsters won't attack! Repair crews, repair and maintain the corroded areas on the hull, and remain on high alert at all times."

"Yes."

Shi Ming, carrying the navigation device, entered the captain's cabin.

The drifting boat had now settled and no longer needed a navigator, but Shi Ming needed it to continue his exploration.

The threat on the sea surface has receded. This area is located at the boundary between the Lost Sea and the ordinary sea. Normally, no other powerful sea monsters would come to the territory of the Mist Jellyfish to attack, and the Mist Jellyfish would not be active in the energy-sparse areas at the edge. After two hours of observation, it is indeed a fairly safe area.

He has instructed the crew not to disturb him from now until 6 a.m. unless absolutely necessary.

Next is time for solo exploration.

After resting for a while and recovering his energy and strength in the sleep pod, Shi Ming took out a decent-looking anti-pressure diving suit from Chunyi's collection and put it on.

Essentially, he doesn't need such equipment in the diving mode of the Golden Drifter.

But if he finds the Yellowstone, he'll definitely want to board it and explore it.

Shi Ming released the canoe-shaped gold-class drifting boat from the warehouse, and silently boarded the gold boat with the upgraded level 4 navigation system.

"MOSS, activate dive mode."

Shi Ming summoned the artificial intelligence of the Golden Ship.

"Yes, Master. A friendly reminder: Diving mode will consume a lot of Sea Crystals. Depending on the depth of the dive, it will consume 10-100 Sea Crystals per hour. Please pay attention to your energy reserves at all times. The drifting boat will open its waterproof shield in 10 seconds. Please bring your own oxygen device to prevent suffocation."

Shi Ming's diving suit came with an oxygen cylinder and a matching mask, and his system warehouse also had a sufficient supply of oxygen cylinders and emergency equipment.

"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1..."

"Diving mode activated. Begin descent."

Shi Ming sat at the front of the canoe.

As expected of the Golden Ship, after being powered, a floating holographic screen appeared on the small control panel of this canoe, making it far more technologically advanced than Shi Ming's Silver Ship!

The holographic screen displays a 3D map of the ocean floor and the coordinates of the canoe's location.

To prevent getting lost in the Lost Sea, Shi Ming placed the GPS device in the most conspicuous position.

The drifting boat slowly submerged, moving forward as it descended, gradually returning to the area previously shrouded in dense fog.

Of course, they were on the surface of the sea before, but now Shi Ming is in the deep sea.

-500 meters, -800 meters...

"Warning, warning! Unidentified creature group detected 1000 meters ahead. Should we descend to a deeper area to avoid the unidentified creature group?"

"Yes!"

Shi Ming's eyes already possess excellent night vision capabilities, allowing him to clearly see distant blue lights even in the deep sea.

This unidentified group of creatures is the mist jellyfish.

These small jellyfish are not very threatening, but their numbers are extremely large. If you get caught in them, you're likely to run into a lot of trouble.

It's best to avoid it if possible.

Considering the possibility of underwater combat, Shi Ming had already upgraded his diving suit using the Brain of Creation. The upgraded diving suit was lightweight, form-fitting, and easy to carry, without adding bulk to combat. Moreover, it could withstand greater underwater pressure.

He also saw strangely shaped fish passing by his drifting boat from time to time.

Some even stared curiously at the unidentified object, circling it a few times before quietly leaving.

These are all ordinary fish and do not possess any awareness or ability to attack.

The most important thing right now is to find the sunken Yellowstone.

Shi Ming was extremely excited about the supplies on the Yellowstone.

This is hailed as the strongest golden ship, a relic of the land era, and one of America's most prestigious ships; it must be filled with countless treasures.

(End of this chapter)