Vast Sea Great Soul Arena!
"It seems..."
Lin Xia rubbed her temples, her voice regaining its usual calmness, carrying an undeniable decisiveness.
"Expecting everyone to learn to swim on the spot in the turbulent ocean is like a drop in the ocean. For safety reasons, we must find another way."
His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on Hu Liena.
This member of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation was somewhat frustrated by his "landlubber" predicament, but his mind remained sharp.
"This is the only way."
Hu Liena immediately understood his meaning, and with a slight parting of her red lips, she spoke.
"I think it's necessary to buy a Soul Tool suitable for use at sea, such as one that can transform into a ship. This Vast Sea City is quite large and has everything, including Auction House and similar places. Shall we go take a look later?"
Her suggestion was unanimously approved by Xie Yue, Yan, and the others. Dugu Yan curled her lip.
"It's better than actually falling into the sea and struggling."
Although Ye Lingling did not speak, her cool eyes revealed her agreement.
"Let's go then."
Lin Xia acted swiftly and decisively, making the decision immediately.
"It's always better to prepare early than late. Let's get this done while it's still early."
No sooner said than done, everyone immediately took action.
They went downstairs to the hotel lobby and asked the shrewd-looking innkeeper for directions to the large Auction House in Vast Sea City.
"Auction House? You've come to the right place, distinguished guests!"
The innkeeper was very enthusiastic and clearly felt honored to be able to entertain these distinguished guests.
"Our largest Auction House in Vast Sea City is the Vast Sea Treasure Pavilion, located on the most bustling Sea God Avenue in the city center, not far from the port area. It has tons of good stuff, especially rare treasures and Soul Tool from the sea—you name it! But..."
He rubbed his hands together, a beaming smile on his face.
"Entry requires verification of funds or identification, but for distinguished guests like you, there will certainly be no problem!"
Thank you.
Lin Xia nodded slightly and casually tossed a Gold Soul Coin over as a tip, and the shopkeeper immediately beamed with joy.
Just as everyone was preparing to set off, Yan, with his sharp eyes, noticed the colorful notices posted on the inn's wall. One of them stood out, depicting two Soul Master locked in fierce combat against a backdrop of azure water.
"Huh? The Great Soul Arena?"
Yan pointed to the notice.
"This place also has Soul Fighting Arena? It's called the Vast Sea Great Soul Arena?"
The shopkeeper followed his finger and immediately perked up.
"Yes, yes, yes! That's one of the unique features of our Vast Sea City! It's located in the west of the city, closer to the port. Tonight's the main event! A battle between Sea Soul Master Land Soul Master —it's going to be amazing! The tickets are almost sold out!"
This news instantly piqued everyone's interest. Hu Liena's beautiful eyes lit up.
"Sea Soul Master? Their fighting style must be very different from ordinary Soul Master, right?"
Lin Xia's heart skipped a beat.
Heading to the perilous Sea God Island, one of the biggest unknowns is the Sea Soul Master, whom we've never encountered before, and their unique fighting style.
If they could observe and learn about the site beforehand, it would undoubtedly greatly increase their safety and ability to respond to any challenges during their trip.
"The shopkeeper is right."
Lin Xia made a quick decision and changed her plan.
"We'll go to the Vast Sea Treasure Pavilion later. Tonight, let's go to the Vast Sea Great Soul Arena and broaden our horizons."
Everyone agreed and looked forward to this temporary arrangement.
Night falls and the city lights begin to twinkle.
At the arched entrance of the Vast Sea Great Soul Arena, built of massive granite, the place was already bustling with people, shoulder to shoulder.
The salty sea breeze, mixed with the smell of sweat, the aroma of food, and excited shouts, created a unique Heat Wave that swept over us.
Although Lin Xia and the others presented their identity tokens Holy Son of the Spirit Hall and Golden Generation, saving them the trouble of queuing in long lines and allowing them to enter through the VIP passage, the deafening roar of the crowd still slightly moved them.
In the eyes of Lin Xia and others who were used to the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena and the Spirit City Great Soul Arena, the size of this Soul Fighting Arena could only be considered medium, but its liveliness and noise were in no way inferior to any top-level Soul Fighting Arena.
With nearly half an hour to go before the official start, the occupancy rate of the circular stands had already reached over 80%!
A dense crowd of people thronged the massive dome, their shouts, discussions, and betting noises echoing like a tangible tide.
Led by respectful waiters in dark blue uniforms, they arrived at a VIP room located high up with a superb view.
The private rooms are decorated with marine elements, featuring deep blue velvet carpets, walls inlaid with seashell and coral patterns, and huge one-way floor-to-ceiling crystal windows facing the central Soul Fighting, ensuring privacy while providing an unparalleled view of the matches.
As everyone entered the private room and looked down through the crystal-clear one-way glass, even the well-informed Lin Xia, Xie Yue, and the others couldn't help but let out a low gasp of amazement.
"Truly extraordinary!"
What came into view was not the flat Soul Fighting paved with hard granite that they were familiar with.
In the very center of the Soul Fighting Arena stood an enormous circular pool!
The pool is estimated to be over 100 meters in diameter, with walls made of smooth, dark-colored boulders, rising about one meter above the ground.
The pool was bottomless, displaying a deep, almost inky blue color. Illuminated by countless Soul Guidance Lamp at the top, it shimmered and reflected a sparkling light like shattered diamonds.
According to the markings on the side, the pool is an astonishing ten meters deep!
Most surprisingly, in the center of this vast body of water, there is not nothing but seven circular platforms of varying sizes and heights.
These platforms are made of sturdy metal or stone, ranging in diameter from three to ten meters. The highest platform is about five meters above the water, while the lowest is almost level with the water, and some are even submerged in the water.
The platform's surface is slippery, clearly designed to accommodate the Sea Soul Master.
They Star Luo Chess, like isolated islands in the ocean. The closest ones are seven or eight meters apart, while the furthest ones are more than twenty meters apart. They are barely connected by a few thick chains or narrow floating bridges, and some are even completely independent.
This is a miniature maritime battlefield, full of traps and opportunities!
At this moment, the pool was calm and still, like a huge, deep blue gem set in the center of the arena.
But everyone could sense that once the battle began, this seemingly calm body of water would instantly transform into a raging arena of life and death.
"Good heavens, this is completely the home ground of the Sea Soul Master!"
Yan stared wide-eyed at the bottomless pool and slippery platform, clicking his tongue in amazement.
"If Soul Master who can't swim or isn't familiar with swimming falls in, they'll be half-drowned and dead, how can they possibly fight?"
Xie Yue frowned, his sharp gaze sweeping across the layout of the arena as Analytic:
"The platform's distribution may seem random, but it actually hides a complex system. Distance, height differences, and connection methods... all test Soul Master's mobility, balance, and instantaneous judgment of the environment."
"Sea Soul Master move through the water as if it were flat land, and can even use the current to accelerate and hide. But for Land Soul Master, these platforms are both footholds and cages that restrict their movement. A slight misstep could send them tumbling into the Abyss."