During the advance, the team encountered some deep-sea creatures put in by the Competition Committee as environmental factors—
Glowing schools of fish, crustaceans camouflaged as rocks, and at one point, a giant shadow passed by in the distance.
Based on experience, Bai E judged, "These creatures may be attracted by the energy waves from the mecha, or disturbed by the battle. We need to avoid unnecessary energy release and steer clear of them as much as possible."
"Got it."
Just as the team gradually adapted to the environment and proceeded towards the "Heart of the Deep Sea" beacon point as per the map, an ambush occurred as they passed through a relatively narrow trench passage.
The "Deep Blue Guardian" didn't wait for them at the scheduled "Heart of the Deep Sea" beacon point but ambushed them halfway!
