Heavenly Ice Team

Everyone was excited to head to the Soul Fighting Arena for practical training.

Xiao Han had looked at the map. Their current location was in the northwestern part of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Traveling northwest through Fascist Province would bring them to the Balak Kingdom, where the famous Suotuo Great Soul Fighting Arena was located.

To the northeast of the Balak Kingdom lay Silvis Province, which was closer to Skywater City. Its main city also had a Great Soul Arena.

In previous years, the Skywater Academy Team had always undergone practical training at the Silvis Great Soul Fighting Arena.

Xiao Han wanted to go to Suotuo City.

It was richer and livelier there, and they might earn quite a bit of money while training.

Xiao Han walked over to Lin Zhiruo and asked softly,

"Mom, which Soul Fighting Arena are we going to?"

"The Silvis Great Soul Fighting Arena. Every Skywater Academy team before us has trained there."

"We've always trained in the same place. The Soul Masters there may already be very familiar with our water-attribute team's methods of attack. Why don't we go somewhere else?"

Lin Zhiruo glared at Xiao Han.

"What are you up to again?"

"Nothing. I saw on the map that there's a Great Soul Arena in the nearby Balak Kingdom."

"I know. The Suotuo Great Soul Fighting Arena is located in the center of the Lima Plain, the richest region of the Balak Kingdom. It's quite famous and very popular."

"Mom, a popular Soul Fighting Arena means more experts, so it'll be more challenging for us. How about we go there?"

Lin Zhiruo thought for a moment, then smiled.

"That's actually a good reason. You've convinced me. We'll go there, then."

"Great! Mom, you're so wise."

"I know what you're thinking. Winning matches at the Soul Fighting Arena does earn some prize money. If that's your goal, then you'll have to win more matches. But your Soul Power is only rank thirty-four. You'll be facing quite a few Battle Soul Elders above rank thirty-five, perhaps even those with Soul Power close to rank forty. Maintaining a high win rate won't be easy. Besides, registering for matches costs money too."

Xiao Han smiled dismissively.

"Mom, I know all that. In any case, I won't let you down."

Xiao Han knew the rules of the Soul Fighting Arena.

Even if he won matches, he would only make a little money.

If he wanted to earn more, he would have to place bets.

No matter how powerful a Soul Elder was, without a Self-Created Soul Skill, they only had three Soul Skills.

Xiao Han's Second Soul Skill was already at the thousand-year level, while his Third Soul Skill not only granted him Flight Ability but also enhanced his first two Soul Skills.

Therefore, he was confident that even if he encountered Battle Soul Elders of a higher level, he could still defeat them.

Ten days later, the group arrived at Suotuo City.

Suotuo City, a brilliant jewel embedded in the heart of the Lima Plain, welcomed every traveler who stepped onto this land with its unique prosperity and vitality.

Shops lined both sides of the streets, their countless signs competing for attention and displaying the city's wealth and diversity.

The most eye-catching sight was undoubtedly the towering Suotuo Great Soul Fighting Arena. Like a massive silver castle, it stood in the heart of the city, its majestic exterior exuding solemn grandeur.

Shui Yue'er exclaimed admiringly,

"Suotuo City is so much more prosperous than our Skywater City."

"Of course. This is a rich plain region and the heart of the kingdom. There are plenty of wealthy people here."

As Xiao Han spoke, he noticed the strange looks from the surrounding pedestrians.

Two women of exceptional temperament walking down the street with seven beautiful young women and a young man were simply too conspicuous.

"Mom, walking around with all you big and little beauties puts so much pressure on me. Even these passersby are jealous of me. Maybe I should change into women's clothes too."

"You brat, don't disgust me!"

Sigh, you're all a little too beautiful. You stand out too much. How about having the senior sisters dress as men?

Liu Yan smiled.

"Dean Lin, I think Xiao Han's suggestion isn't bad."

Shui Bing'er agreed.

"Mm, I think it's a good idea too."

"Dressing as men? That sounds rather interesting."

"Yes."

The other girls also agreed with Xiao Han's idea.

"This is far from Skywater City, and I don't want you drawing too much attention. We'll do as Xiao Han suggested."

After saying that, Lin Zhiruo looked at Xiao Han's smug expression and gave a wicked smile.

"Xiao Han, after we find a hotel, you'll be responsible for buying men's clothes for everyone. The academy's funding doesn't cover clothing. You came up with the idea, so you'll pay for it yourself. If you don't have enough money, I can advance it for you, and you can pay me back later."

Lin Zhiruo wanted to empty Xiao Han's wallet so he would not have money to bet at the Soul Fighting Arena, which was why she deliberately said this.

Shui Bing'er said,

"Dean Lin, we should pay for our own clothes."

"Yeah, we can pay for them ourselves."

Xiao Han shook his head.

"No need. Consider it a gift from me to my senior sisters. As a man, I should be generous. I'll earn the money for the clothes at the Soul Fighting Arena."

"Xiao Han, then you'd better win plenty of matches."

"Definitely."

The group chatted and laughed as they found a hotel to stay in.

After settling in, Lin Zhiruo took Xiao Han out to buy more than a dozen sets of men's clothing.

They planned to visit the Soul Fighting Arena that night.

After dinner, Shui Bing'er and the others changed into the men's clothes they had bought.

When Xiao Han saw the girls dressed as men, he teased them,

"My senior sisters really have great foundations. Once you put on men's clothes, every one of you becomes a handsome young man from miles around. You're even more handsome than me."

"That's because you picked such nice clothes, hehe~"

Lin Zhiruo came before the group and gave a slight nod when she saw how they looked.

"Mm, this is much better. You're far more low-key now. We'll head to the Soul Fighting Arena right away. If there's a suitable opportunity, we'll enter a team battle tonight. So each of you must be prepared."

"Understood!"

They were all eagerly anticipating the upcoming Soul Fighting matches.

"All right, let's go."

The group then left the hotel and headed for the Soul Fighting Arena.

As night fell, Suotuo City revealed another enchanting side.

The brilliant lights adorned the entire city until it seemed like daytime.

Along the way, Lin Zhiruo briefly explained the rules of the Soul Fighting Arena.

"Do you all understand?"

"Understood."

"Good. Xue Wu won't be fighting tonight. The seven of you will take the field. I hope you can claim victory in your first match."

"Don't worry, Dean Lin. We won't let you down."

Everyone on the team was brimming with confidence.

The group soon arrived outside the Soul Fighting Arena.

Though it was not yet time for the matches, a sizable crowd had already gathered around the arena. Spectators and Soul Masters streamed inside one after another.

Xiao Han reminded them,

"We're about to enter the Soul Fighting Arena. We still need to give our team a name."

After thinking for a moment, Shui Bing'er said,

"We're all from Skywater Academy, but revealing the academy's name wouldn't be appropriate. How about Heavenly Ice Team?"

"Mm, it rolls off the tongue nicely."

"It's a good name."

Everyone voiced their agreement.

"Alright, we'll use that."

Then Xiao Han and the others entered the Great Soul Arena.