The instant they set foot on the Soul Beast Archipelago, oceanic Soul Power of extraordinary density rushed into their faces. Ancient trees towered over the island, its vegetation flourished with unusual vigor, and vines twisted and tangled together. Damp mist filled the air, the ground was muddy and slick, and enormous footprints left by sea soul beasts were everywhere.
Unlike the outer waters, this main island was occupied by countless high-level sea soul beasts. Even far from the shore, they could still hear one beast roar after another. Fierce pulses of Soul Power emanated constantly from deep within the forest, and every step concealed deadly danger.
Sword Douluo suppressed his aura and concealed himself a short distance behind Lin Chen. He spread his spiritual perception in every direction, monitoring every movement for miles around. The moment any high-level soul beast approached, he would know.
"At the center of the archipelago lies a deep-sea bay, one of the deepest stretches of water in the South Sea. The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King occupies a cavern at the bottom." Lin Chen took out the map of the South Sea Ning Fengzhi had given him and compared it with the island's terrain to pinpoint their position. "We have to cross this Primeval Forest to reach the entrance to the bay. Be careful along the way. Every soul beast here serves the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. If we alert them, they'll swarm us."
Su Qingyuan and Yue Huaxi both nodded, quietly circulating their Soul Power without daring to let down their guard. Yue Huaxi concealed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm, ready to activate its enhancements at any moment. Su Qingyuan slowed her steps, her alert gaze sweeping their surroundings. With her soft bone martial soul possessing her body, she