The Beginning of Invincibility Across the Continent!

After swiftly arranging Sea God Island's affairs, Lin Hao and Sea Horse Douluo rode a Demon Soul Great White Shark toward Douluo Continent.

"Why go to Douluo Continent to train? Couldn't you do that in the sea? Besides, I could protect you."

Xiao Bai's voice held a trace of confusion and a great deal of reluctance to part with him.

The time Lin Hao had ridden her to hunt the Azure Thunder Dragon had brought back memories of her glorious years alongside the Sea God. She still missed those days dearly.

"The Evil Orca King and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King are both eager to get their teeth into me. Xiao Bai, are you sure you can protect me from them?"

There was a teasing note in Lin Hao's voice. Seeing Xiao Bai's expression darken, he laughed and relented.

"All right, all right. I was joking."

"Fighting Soul Beasts can't compare to fighting Soul Masters in the end. And I want to see the sights of the continent."

"The Sea God traveled the length and breadth of the sea, conquering it step by step before finally ascending to his divine throne. Even if I can't measure up to him, I'd still like to broaden my horizons."

"Then promise me you'll come back safe and sound!" Xiao Bai nodded, her voice earnest.

"Don't worry. With Senior Sea Horse here, no one on the continent can hurt me."

"I will ensure the young master's safety," Sea Horse Douluo promised solemnly from beside them.

Their journey passed in conversation, and before long, the coastline of Douluo Continent came into view.

Vast Sea City!

Though Lin Hao had been born in Ju Zi Village, which fell under Vast Sea City's jurisdiction, and was officially considered a resident of the city, this was his first time setting foot in the largest city on the western edge of the Heaven Dou Empire.

It was also the largest seaside and port city on Douluo Continent.

The main part of Vast Sea City sat on a mountain by the sea. The mountain shielded it from the waves and made it easy to defend but extremely difficult to breach from outside.

"Now this is a city fit for people."

Standing outside Vast Sea City, Lin Hao watched the crowds and merchant caravans coming and going, his heart filled with wonder.

Sea God Island was a fine place, but it could not match the bustle of a great city on Douluo Continent.

It was better suited to quiet cultivation.

Once inside, Lin Hao headed straight for the Vast Sea Great Soul Arena.

The Vast Sea Great Soul Arena covered an enormous area and was packed with people. Matches were already underway, and everywhere he looked, he saw a sea of faces. Frenzied cheers thundered in his ears.

Because Vast Sea City had so many Sea Soul Masters, the Vast Sea Great Soul Arena was unlike a traditional Soul Fighting Arena with a raised stage. Instead, it featured a huge pool.

Two Soul Elders were locked in a heated battle in the pool.

To Lin Hao, neither seemed particularly strong. Either might fall to a single strike of his trident, but he watched with keen attention.

When it came to the variety of Martial Souls and the strange properties of Soul Skills, Sea God Island could not hold a candle to Douluo Continent.

That was precisely why he had crossed the sea.

"Sign me up!"

After watching for a while, Lin Hao registered and received his badge: an Iron Douluo badge, the lowest rank.

With his registration complete, he waited quietly in the lounge for his Soul Fighting match.

Half an hour later, it was Lin Hao's turn to enter.

"Let's welcome the newcomer, 'Fish-Spearing Boy,' as he faces Hammer King Wang Tiechui, who's riding a four-match winning streak!"

As the host made his introduction in an odd tone, Lin Hao and a fierce-looking middle-aged man stepped onto the stage.

Lin Hao was only ten, but on Douluo Continent, physical development did not necessarily follow age. The Soul Rings a Soul Master absorbed and the Martial Soul he possessed could both affect his body.

Despite his young age, Lin Hao stood a full 1.78 meters tall. He looked nothing like a ten-year-old child.

"Wang Tiechui! Wang Tiechui! Wang Tiechui!"

The moment the two took the stage, the entire Great Soul Arena erupted in excitement. Cheers rang out from every direction.

Compared to Lin Hao's fair, youthful looks, the burly, fearsome Wang Tiechui was undoubtedly more intimidating.

Wang Tiechui looked at Lin Hao, bared his red gums, and said with contempt, "Another pampered young master out for a little training."

"Still wet behind the ears, are you? And you've come to the Great Soul Arena looking for death."

Wang Tiechui had spent years fighting in the Great Soul Arena. He had seen several people with Lin Hao's air before.

And he loathed their kind.

Why did those from great families get the best resources and the chance to grow up in comfort, while people like him had to risk their lives for Soul Rings and resources?

Then, when those young masters needed training, they came out and used independent cultivators like him as stepping stones.

He had had enough!

"Boy, ready to have your bones smashed?"

Wang Tiechui stared at Lin Hao and summoned his Martial Soul. Four Soul Rings—one white, one yellow, and two purple—pulsed around him.

"Pretty boy, die!"

Every muscle in his body surged with power as Wang Tiechui charged at Lin Hao like an arrow loosed from the string.

Bolstered by his Soul Skill, the enormous iron hammer swelled to the size of a water vat and came crashing down with a fierce rush of wind.

Facing Wang Tiechui's attack, Lin Hao shook his head inwardly. Too slow.

He did not know why the man bore him such malice, but since Wang Tiechui had dared bare his teeth, Lin Hao would knock them out.

Golden light surged in his hand. In an instant, the Sea God Trident appeared in the path of Wang Tiechui's descending hammer.

Bang!

The arrogance on Wang Tiechui's face froze. He stared at the sight before him in disbelief.

The hammer blow he had been so certain would crush Lin Hao had been stopped almost casually.

And Lin Hao did not seem to be straining in the slightest.

The cheers in the stands died away. The spectators could hardly believe what they were seeing.

The ferocious Wang Tiechui could do nothing against an unknown pretty boy. The contrast was staggering.

"Impossible!"

"This is all fake! I must have fallen under your illusion!"

Wang Tiechui exerted every ounce of strength he had, but Lin Hao's Sea God Trident remained as steady as Mount Tai, without the slightest tremor.

Faced with something he could not comprehend, Wang Tiechui roared, his face flushing red.

"How dull."

Lin Hao regarded the frenzied Wang Tiechui calmly and spoke those two words. Then he swept the Sea God Trident in his hand. An irresistible force surged through its shaft, instantly knocking Wang Tiechui's Martial Soul away.

The technique he used to channel his strength was the Clear Sky Sect's Tremor Formula.

Wang Tiechui stared blankly at his empty hands. Then he saw the Sea God Trident swinging toward him.

With a single move, Lin Hao knocked a Soul Ancestor who had made a name for himself in the Great Soul Arena clean off the stage.

More importantly, Lin Hao had not released a single Soul Ring from start to finish.

His seemingly invincible bearing stunned everyone present.

After dispatching Wang Tiechui, Lin Hao remained unmoved. He looked at the host, who still stood there dazed.

"You can announce the result."

The host snapped back to his senses and shouted, "'Fish-Spearing Boy' wins!"