The Sea's Fury vs. the Land's Edge!
Hu Liena, on the other hand, was paying attention to the details on the sidelines.
"Look, there are drain outlets and water inlets around the pool walls, as well as several hidden sluice gates. I estimate that these can be used to change the direction of the water flow or even create whirlpools during a battle. The referee's platform is also located very high and is protected by a sturdy Soul Tool Shield."
Her Charm was significantly diminished in this environment, making her even more wary of the Sea Soul Master's methods.
Dugu Yan crossed her arms and looked down with great interest.
"Interesting. My poison spreads faster in water, but its effects may be diluted or washed away by the water flow. Looks like I'll have to figure out how to use it properly."
Her Medusa Martial Soul is not averse to water, but how to accurately apply poison in such an environment is a new challenge.
Ye Lingling stood quietly by the window, her clear gaze fixed on the deep water.
The healing aura of the Nine Heart Begonia flowed gently in her palm, as if she were contemplating how to effectively treat a teammate who had fallen into the water and was injured, whether underwater or on a slippery platform.
Lin Xia didn't speak. He stood quietly in front of the glass, his deep blue eyes gazing at the vast expanse of water.
At the center of his brow, the mark of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was slightly warm, and a strange resonance emanated from the deep blue water below.
He could vaguely sense the immense energy and life force contained in the water, and could even "hear" the subtle pulsation of the water flow.
This artifact granted him not only power, but also a profound understanding of the ocean.
He tried to extend a wisp of his spiritual energy and merge it into the water. Instantly, the entire three-dimensional structure of the pool, the subtle changes in water temperature, and even the potential direction of the water flow appeared clearly in his mind like a three-dimensional map.
This gave him an almost "cheating" advantage in anticipating the upcoming battle.
Just then, a deafening cheer erupted like a tsunami!
"It's starting! It's starting!"
"Sea serpent! Sea serpent!"
"Hurricane! Tear him apart!"
The dazzling Soul Guidance Lamp focused on the contestant passage on one side of the Soul Fighting Arena.
The heavy metal gate slowly rose, and two figures stepped into this azure battlefield under the Spotlight.
The man on the left is exceptionally tall and robust, with skin that is a deep bronze color from years of immersion in seawater, and muscles that are as angular and defined as reefs.
He was shirtless, wearing only a short skirt made of an unknown sea animal skin around his waist.
What is most striking is that his arms and neck are covered with a fine layer of dark blue scales that shimmer with a cold, eerie light!
His fingers seemed to be connected by a webbed membrane, and his eyes were cold, vertical pupils that flashed with the chilling light of a predator as they opened and closed.
With each step he took on the stone ground by the pool, he left a wet footprint, and his body exuded a strong smell of the sea and a fierce aura. Martial Soul: Deep Sea Giant Lizard! Five-Ring Soul King!
The person on the right appears much more normal, wearing a tight-fitting swimsuit that accentuates his muscular physique.
His face was cold and stern, his eyes sharp as an eagle's, and two crossed, gleaming, curved short blades hovered behind him.
His Martial Soul is clearly a weapon Martial Soul, but judging from his steady steps and fearless gaze when facing the water, he is obviously also an experienced Land Soul Master.
Martial Soul: Water-Splitting Twin Blades! Also Five-Ring Soul King!
The host's passionate voice resounded throughout the venue through the Amplifier Soul Tool.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the Vast Sea Great Soul Arena! Tonight's highlight—the Fury of the Sea versus the Lu Zhifeng! The Deep Sea Giant Lizard Soul King, Nutao Waves! The Water-Splitting Twin Blades Soul King, Liefeng! The rules are simple: the loser is declared the one who concedes, loses their fighting ability, or is knocked out of the arena!"
The betting odds are in, the passion is burning!
Let's begin!
With a sharp whistle, the battle erupted instantly!
Without the slightest hesitation, the Land Soul Master Liefeng unleashed his first Soul Skill, Gale Assault, as his Soul Ring flashed brightly!
He transformed into a blurry afterimage, moving at an astonishing speed, his target being the nearest low platform.
His strategy was clear.
Seize advantageous terrain to avoid being at a disadvantage from the start due to the water!
However, the Sea Soul Master, Nutao, moved even faster!
He didn't rush towards the platform at all; instead, the instant the whistle blew, he plunged into the bottomless pool!
Thump!
The splash was minimal; his entry into the water was as fluid and swift as that of a real monitor lizard.
The moment he entered the water, the scales on his body seemed to come alive, their eerie light intensifying. With a sudden swing of his legs, he shot off like an arrow, leaving a straight white line in the water, his speed even three times faster than Liefeng's sprint on land!
His target was none other than the area below the platform where Liefeng wanted to land!
As soon as Liefeng landed on the slippery platform, before he could even steady himself, the water beneath his feet suddenly exploded!
"Roar--!"
Accompanied by an inhuman roar.
The Nutao burst forth!
A towering column of water shot up!
The giant fist, covered in scales Wrap in deep blue Soul Power, crashed down on Liefeng's lower body with overwhelming force and surging water, like the Tackle of a deep-sea monster!
Third Soul Skill - Deep Sea Heavy Cannon!
"Not good!"
Liefeng's pupils contracted sharply, and in a haste, he crossed his twin blades and slashed downwards, attempting to block the attack.
But this attack from the Nutao was premeditated, drawing on the kinetic energy of the underwater impact and the explosive power of the Soul Skill, making its strength far beyond ordinary!
Boom!
A deafening clang of metal clashing accompanied the sound of waves bursting!
Liefeng felt an irresistible force coming from the twin blades. He felt as if he had been hit by a battering ram. The slippery platform under his feet could no longer provide enough friction. With a muffled groan, he was blasted backward and fell into the water far away from the platform!
Whoosh!
Water splashed everywhere, Liefeng plunged into the icy depths!
The entire stadium erupted in thunderous cheers!
The shouts of "Nutao! Nutao!" almost lifted the sky.
Inside the VIP room, Lin Xia and the others wore grave expressions. The battle had barely begun, and the Land Soul Master, unaccustomed to the terrain and the underwater Sucker Punch, were instantly placed on the defensive!
"Such fast underwater speed! Much faster than on land!" Yan exclaimed.
"Not just speed."
Xie Yue's gaze was piercing.
"He enters the water silently, his underwater movement is concealed, and his bursts of speed are precise. The underwater world is his domain, his acceleration zone, and his cover! Those scale-like and webbed structures greatly reduce water resistance."
Hu Liena kept her eyes fixed on Liefeng, who was struggling in the water trying to float to the Liefeng.
"He's in trouble. In the water, his speed, strength, and agility will be severely limited, and that Sea Soul Master..."
As if to confirm her words, "Liefeng," who had just fallen into the water, struggled to surface for air when a huge shadow appeared like Gui Mei in the deep water beneath him.
The Nutao grinned, revealing gleaming white teeth, their vertical pupils filled with cruel mockery.
He suddenly swung both hands upwards!
The fourth Soul Ring is lit up!
A burst of deep blue light erupted!
The water around Liefeng's body instantly became incredibly viscous, binding him tightly like invisible shackles!
Immediately afterwards, a gigantic, grotesque lizard head formed from flowing water materialized beneath him, its massive jaws, filled with sharp teeth, snapping open with terrifying suction as it lunged upwards!
Fourth Soul Skill - Abyssal Devour!
Liefeng's eyes widened in fury, his Soul Power erupted wildly, and he struggled to slash through the water with his twin blades, trying to break free from the water's restraints and the gaping maw of water that was biting at him.
The water churned violently, and the light of Soul Power flickered uncertainly in the water, creating a breathtaking scene.