The fleet continued its descent. With so many obstacles and the possibility of enemies lying in ambush, every captain took the helm personally, and all lighting devices were switched on, including several large Light Containers deployed outside and towed alongside the ships.
Sea monsters were no longer a threat in these waters. There were not even any large sea monsters nearby, and any that did appear were most likely Collectors' corpses.
So casting light to keep watch, and avoiding or salvaging obstacles, was the best option.
With quite a few additional players joining them, every ship had also become livelier.
Many people discussed things directly in the Regional Channel, or uploaded photos taken near the observation windows to the Forum or World Channel, exchanging comments with their "online friends" without any delay.
Hong Yanyan had even commandeered an observation window aboard the Spear of the Deep with one of the best views. It had practically become her backdrop as she leaned back against it and started livestreaming on the Forum.
This was a new industry that had gradually emerged after the occupation of Moon Island, when the system's online features became available twenty-four hours a day. It had even been adopted by some shops, such as the One-Eye Smithy and the New World Supermarket Center.
As a leading media outlet, the Great Newspaper had naturally seized on the industry trend too, raking in influence.
"...I'm in the cabin of the Spear of the Deep right now. This is my boss, Song Yingwen. Come say hello to the viewers...
"And this is Zhao Tie, Uncle Zhao. He should be a familiar face on Green Island. Lots of people know him..."
"We're deep underwater now, probably not far from Garbage Island. Can everyone see the scene outside the window clearly? Those are