Just in the Mood for a Fight!
Inside the VIP room, the aftershocks of the battle seemed to still reverberate in the air.
Liefeng ultimately failed to reverse the tide. Under Nutao relentless underwater Pursuit of the raging waves and the relentless suppression of the Water-type Soul Skill, he barely managed to hold on for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn before being Deep Sea Heavy Cannon, crashing heavily onto the edge of the pool, spitting out blood, and completely losing his fighting ability.
The referee's pronouncement was drowned out by the deafening cheers of the Sea Soul Master supporters in the arena.
"The advantages that Sea Soul Master have in aquatic environments are indeed beyond imagination."
Xie Yue withdrew his gaze and calmly Analytic the situation.
"Speed, stealth, and the fluidity of Soul Skill are all greatly enhanced by water. That Nutao didn't even fully unleash its fifth Soul Skill before easily winning."
Yan stroked his chin, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
"But it's not entirely hopeless. If Land Soul Master has a powerful Beat Up Soul Skill, or can create a foothold or alter the terrain, they might be able to put up a fight. That Liefeng just now suffered because he was too reckless and unprepared for an underwater Sucker Punch."
Dugu Yan stretched, her dark green skirt outlining a breathtaking curve, a hint of amusement playing on her lips.
"Watching this makes my hands itch. This kind of venue is both a challenge and an opportunity for me to work with venom. Venom spreads faster in water, but it's also harder to control... I really want to go down there and try it myself."
Hu Liena's beautiful eyes flickered as she looked at Lin Xia.
"Lin Xia, what do you think? Should we go and experience it too? After all, we'll likely be facing all sorts of Sea Soul Master on Sea God Island in the future."
Lin Xia pondered for a moment, then nodded.
"That makes sense. Theory alone is never enough. Experiencing the rhythm and pressure of combat in the water firsthand will greatly benefit our adaptation to the maritime environment. However, safety first, False Swipe."
He looked at Ye Lingling.
"Lingling, your Martial Soul's Ability aren't well-suited for this kind of head-on competition, and you need to conserve your Soul Power for unforeseen circumstances. You'll stay here and observe, and also keep an eye out for any particular fighting styles of the Sea Soul Master that require special attention."
Ye Lingling nodded slightly, her clear, cool voice like jade beads falling onto a plate.
"Okay. Be careful."
"Yay! Finally, I can stretch my muscles!"
Dugu Yan was the first to Splash, her eyes sparkling with eager anticipation.
Yan grinned, clenched his fist, and his knuckles cracked.
"Perfect timing! I was getting restless watching that giant lizard darting around in the water! Let me go and confront these sea creatures!"
Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged a glance, seeing the attraction in each other's eyes.
As Golden Generation, they are never afraid of challenges, especially new environments that can enhance their practical experience.
The four immediately left the VIP room and headed to the registration area below.
Lin Xia and Ye Lingling stayed in the private room, watching the rest of the match quietly through the one-way glass, while waiting for their teammates to return.
The registration process for the Vast Sea Great Soul Arena is quite efficient; all you need to do is verify your Soul Master identity, pay a certain fee, and sign a waiver.
Dugu Yan and her three companions quickly completed their registration and were assigned to different sessions.
First up was Dugu Yan.
Her opponent was a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor Sea Soul Master whose Martial Soul was a "Pufferfish." He had a round body and skin covered with fine bumps that could rapidly expand in water and release Poison Point.
At the start of the Douluo I, the Pufferfish Soul Master cunningly dived into the deep water, attempting to use his home-field advantage to wear down the enemy.
However, Dugu Yan stood on a platform of medium height and did not rush to attack.
She gracefully raised her hand, and her third Soul Ring lit up. The purplish-black poisonous mist did not spread over a large area, but instead condensed into several slender snakes that snaked and swam along the water's surface, actively searching for their target as if they were alive.
As the Pufferfish Soul Master stealthily peeked out from somewhere underwater, preparing to launch a sneak attack, a "snake" formed from venomous mist seemed to have anticipated this, swiftly diving into the water and precisely Wrap around him.
The Pufferfish Soul Master was shocked and immediately released his Soul Skill, his body swelled up, his Poison Point burst out, and he stirred the water to try to dispel the poisonous mist.
But how could Dugu Yan's poison be so easily dispelled? Medusa's Gaze was activated!
Although the effect of the gaze was somewhat reduced by the water, it still made the Pufferfish Soul Master freeze in place.
In that brief moment of hesitation, more toxic mist seeped into the gaps in the water flow and invaded his skin.
Within moments, the Pufferfish Soul Master felt his Soul Power stagnate, became dizzy, and had no choice but to surface and surrender.
Dugu Yan won easily and returned to the private room with a satisfied smile on her face.
"Water does affect the direction and concentration of the toxin's spread, but it also provides a more concealed transmission route. The key is to control the toxin's shape and tracking ability."
Next is the Xie Yue.
His opponent was a Five-Ring Soul King with the Martial Soul "Swordfish," possessing incredible speed and sharp attacks, especially adept at underwater thrusts.
Xie Yue abandoned his usual Gui Mei close-range attacks and started by using the long-range attack method of Moon Blade. Two cold Moon Blade lights flew out like boomerangs, not to directly attack the opponent, but to continuously cut and destroy the chains connecting the various platforms and the narrow floating bridges!
At the same time, he moved swiftly across the limited number of platforms, each step precise and accurate, as if the slippery platforms had no effect on him.
Swordfish Soul Master attempted to use its speed to Sucker Punch from underwater, but Xie Yue always managed to narrowly dodge the attack at the last second, thanks to its amazing combat intuition and keen perception, and counterattacked with its Moon Blade, forcing the opponent to be unable to calmly gather its Stockpile.
In the end, Xie Yue, with his skillful manipulation of the terrain and precise control of the rhythm, confined the battlefield to a few stable platforms that were advantageous to him. With a well-prepared Full Moon strike, he cleaved the Swordfish Soul Master, who was trying to Sheer Force onto the platform, into the water. Although the Sword Flag Fish was not seriously injured, his Soul Power was greatly depleted, and he was unable to fight any longer.
Xie Yue returned, his aura steady, and commented:
"In this environment, you can't follow your opponent's rhythm. The key is to disrupt the terrain, limit their underwater maneuverability, and force them into a decisive battle from a position unfavorable to them."
Yan's opponent was a Sea Soul Master known for his defense, with the Martial Soul "Iron-Clad Turtle," Four-Ring Soul Ancestor. His turtle shell was incredibly hard, and he excelled at defense and counter-attack.
Yan displayed a ferocious style as soon as he entered the arena. His first Soul Skill, "Hell Magma Rush," directly struck the area near where his opponent most frequently appeared. The high temperature instantly caused a large area of water to boil and churn, with steam filling the air.
The Iron-Clad Turtle Soul Master screamed in pain from the heat and had to move away from the area.
Yan pressed his advantage relentlessly, continuously bombarding the water surface and platform with the far end of the "Granite Hammer," creating shockwaves and chaos, forcing his opponent to either withstand the attacks head-on or expend Soul Power to maintain defense and surface for air.
When the Iron-Clad Turtle Soul Master was nearly exhausted and tried to shrink into its shell and sink to the bottom of the water to take temporary refuge, Yan seized the opportunity and used its fourth Soul Skill, "Magma Surge," to directly target the area at the bottom of the pool!
Although there was no real magma, the violent fire-attribute Soul Power exploded in the water, generating a violent impact and high temperature. This forcefully shook the Withdraw "Iron-Clad Turtle," causing it to float to the surface with tiny cracks appearing on its shell. It had no choice but to admit defeat.