Sea within Sea!
The expressions of the eight yellow-clad Soul Master changed drastically at the same time!
The middle-aged man in the lead, in particular, had eyes filled with disbelief and shock.
He could sense that the others were all quite young, but the combined strength of their Soul Power, especially that of Lin Xia standing at the front with a calm gaze, was so profound and vast that even he, a Soul King, felt a chill run down his spine!
This is definitely not an ordinary Land Soul Master!
No wonder it was able to break through the blockade of the Demonic Whale Sea Area and the Demon Soul Great White Shark!
"Soul Emperor... and five Soul Kings..."
A younger Soul Master behind the yellow-clad leader couldn't help but gasp in surprise, his voice trembling slightly.
After a brief moment of shock, the yellow-clad leader's gaze became even more serious, even showing a hint of apprehension.
The middle-aged man gave them a deep look, then whispered a few words to a young, yellow-clad Sea Soul Master beside him. His way of speaking was peculiar; it seemed to be a strange sonic hum that Lin Xia and the others couldn't hear anything at all.
The young Sea Soul Master in yellow respectfully agreed and quickly turned and left.
The middle-aged man then addressed the crowd:
"I hope you won't regret it. Come with me."
Upon receiving the silent, strange sonic command, the young, yellow-clad Sea Soul Master beside him immediately bowed respectfully and turned to disappear swiftly into the dense forest like a pale yellow shadow.
The middle-aged man said no more, but once again swept his sharp, hawk-like eyes over Lin Xia other eight. His gaze was a mixture of scrutiny, apprehension, and a complex emotion that was hard to describe—perhaps surprise at their strength, or perhaps a fatalistic aversion to Land Soul Master.
He silently turned around and led the remaining seven yellow-clad Sea Soul Master back into the lush forest.
"Maintain formation, remain highly vigilant!"
Lin Xia's voice was deep and powerful, instantly reaching everyone's ears.
Having survived the life-or-death struggle in the Demonic Whale Sea Area and the tense atmosphere upon landing on the island, no one would naively believe that setting foot on this land meant safety. The Jixiang warnings still echoed in their ears.
"Beneath the Holy Halo lies the naked law of the jungle and the ironclad rules of faith."
Tests can come at any time and in any form.
The group immediately resumed their previous defensive formation: Xie Yue and Yan, like two unsheathed blades, stood on the left and right flanks respectively, their sharp eyes scanning the dense forest on both sides.
Hu Liena, positioned slightly behind in the center, exuded an invisible, Charm, like the most perceptive Spider Web.
A faint, dark green poisonous mist swirled around Dugu Yan's fingertips, ready to seal off any anomalies at any moment.
Ye Lingling held a pink and white Nine Heart Begonia in her palm, a soft, healing halo enveloping its core area.
Bai Chenxiang was positioned at the rear of the formation; her bloodline as a member of the Speed Clan allowed her to be the quickest to sense threats from behind.
Lin Xia walked at the front, her spiritual power cautiously extending outwards like invisible tentacles, trying to perceive the mysteries of this forest.
If the air on the beach of Sea God Island is a warm, pure, and refreshing ocean scent, then venturing deeper into this forest brings with it a more primal and intense life force.
It is even fresher than the Star Dou Forest, as if every leaf and every vine is breathing in the purest primordial energy of heaven and earth, and every breath makes one feel their Soul Power become active.
However, Lin Xia's mental energy detection encountered an obstacle.
His spiritual tendrils seemed to probe into a viscous and resilient invisible force field, blurring everything deep in the forest, as if shrouded in a sacred and inviolable veil.
A vast, majestic, and unfathomable will, as all-encompassing as the ocean, permeated the air, silently proclaiming that this was the realm of God, not to be intruded upon.
Just as Lin Xia felt a slight chill and was surprised by this invisible "protection," the middle-aged man in yellow who was leading the way suddenly stopped.
He whirled around, his gaze sharp as lightning, Lock-On onto Lin Xia with pinpoint accuracy, reaching the very core of the spiritual energy he was releasing.
"Don't try to explore anything with your mental power."
The middle-aged man's voice carried an unquestionable authority, even subtly conveying a sense of admonition.
"This is Sea God Island, and everything here is under the protection of the Lord Sea God. Any attempt to spy on it is a disrespect to the Lord Sea God!"
Lin Xia was shocked!
It wasn't because of the other party's reprimand, but because the other party was able to perceive his extremely subtle mental power detection so clearly!
This is something that no ordinary Soul Emperor could easily accomplish!
Did the Sea God Island itself grant them special sensory abilities?
Or is it this omnipresent "Sea God's protection" force field that clearly relays any spying from external forces back to the guardians?
Jixiang indeed did not mention these details. His description of Sea God Island was full of awe, as if he were afraid of blaspheming the gods. The strict hierarchy and xenophobia revealed in his few words were now being displayed in the most direct way.
Lin Xia immediately withdrew her spiritual power, and the light of her Purple Demon Eye also slightly subsided, but the vigilance in her eyes rose to the peak.
He nodded slightly, offering no argument, but said in a deep voice:
"Understood."
In this land favored by the gods, any rash action could lead to unpredictable consequences.
The middle-aged man in yellow gave him a deep look, seemingly satisfied with his "sensible" behavior, before turning back and silently leading the way.
The group moved forward in a depressing silence, with only the rustling of their feet on the thick layer of fallen leaves and damp earth, and the faint sound of waves in the distance.
The yellow-clad Sea Soul Master moved with steady steps, clearly intimately familiar with this forest, and obviously patrolled here frequently.
Lin Xia and the others were on high alert, constantly on guard against any possible attack from any direction.
However, the anticipated ambush did not occur, as if the forest truly was just a passageway leading to some destination.
After traveling for about half an hour, the light ahead suddenly became bright and open.
The dense forest seemed to be parted by an invisible hand, revealing a breathtaking scene before everyone's eyes!
That was a spectacle that could not be encompassed by the simple concept of "Sea Soul Master" described by Jixiang.
This is a huge inland pool, estimated to be over 500 meters in diameter, surrounded by even taller and denser ancient trees. However, the water in this pool is by no means calm!
It is like a vast ocean Minimize countless times, with surging waves that move even without wind!
Waves several meters high rose and fell, Pound violently against the rocks and tree roots on the shore, creating a deafening roar!
The water is a deep, inky blue, while the rolling waves are pure white, creating a strong visual impact that instantly gives one the illusion of being on a raging open sea.
This is Sea within Sea!
The mystique of Sea God Island has once again overturned everyone's understanding.