Originally, Shi Ming's plan was to grind for another month, or even longer. Once he was strong enough, he would take the Sun-Piercer out alone to hunt the S-rank sea beast and acquire its skill.
But now, the Vortex Country, Lighthouse, the Black Gold Country, the Twelve Stars... numerous factions had gathered, and the undercurrents were turbulent.
It was the perfect time to fish in troubled waters—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
He had to make a move!
If he acted too late, this prize might slip through his fingers, and all the intel he'd gathered on the Deep Sea Titan would be wasted.
He who hesitates is lost.
As for whether this counted as poaching someone else's prey?
Everyone, including Wright, was an opportunist. No single faction could confidently take on an S-rank sea beast alone. They were all just trying to leverage one another. Adding Shi Ming to the mix wouldn't make much of a difference, nor would his absence.
Each side had its own advantages.
