Chapter 74: Vast Sea City.
Xiao Fei and his seven companions made extensive preparations for their trip to Sea God Island. They stocked up on various supplies, filled everyone's storage rings, and even the driver was carefully selected.
The group currently consisted of: Xiao Fei, Level 75; Huo Wu, Level 73; Huo Wushuang, Level 72; Shui Bing'er, Level 62; Feng Xiaotian, Level 65; Yang Pojun, Level 52; and Niu Meng, Level 52.
Along the way, they cultivated their spirit power and shared their experiences.
After two weeks of traveling, the group finally reached their destination, Vast Sea City.
Xiao Fei's plan was for everyone to spend some time in Vast Sea City to learn some basic information about sea spirit masters. Xiao Fei and his two companions had been to Vast Sea City before and had a basic understanding of it.
The other four had never even seen the ocean, let alone come into contact with sea spirit masters. For the next few days, everyone would be fighting spirits in the Great Soul Arena.
Xiao Fei's inquiries revealed that, with the exception of Shui Bing'er, all the others in the group were landlubbers. Fighting in the ocean would be a problem.
At the Hanhai City Grand Soul Fighting Arena, the seven of them bought tickets for a private box and entered. They immediately felt it was completely different from any other arena they had seen before.
Inside, unlike the vast arena they had seen before, was not a massive arena, but a vast pool. The pool was a hundred meters in diameter, its clear blue water as ripple-free as a giant sapphire.
The pool was circular, 108 meters in diameter, and ten meters deep.
A Soul Master who escaped the pool's vertical range was deemed a loser. Those who surrendered or lost their combat capability were also deemed losers.
Xiao Fei surveyed the arena and said, "For now, we're going to learn how to swim. Everyone must learn. Then, for Soul Fighting, we must ensure we can fight underwater."
Xiao Fei and the other seven of them rented a small beach to practice swimming and fighting. Shui Bing'er, a skilled swimmer, acted as their instructor.
After the six of them entered the beach, they felt a constant discomfort. The water's resistance was too great, making even basic exercise difficult. Sometimes they simply choked on the water, and sometimes, when they shouted "First Soul Skill," they choked instead of unleashing it.
In other words, everyone had to learn to swim first, even changing their combat routines.
The hardest hit were Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Xiao Fei. Fire-attributed spirit masters were particularly restricted in water. The seawater put immense strain on their summoned spirits, especially Huo Wu's Hokage spirit. After a day of training, Huo Wu was in agony.
Xiao Fei, however, was now at the peak of her flames, yet somehow managed to survive the seawater attack. This frustrated both Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang immensely.
Training lasted a week, and with the exception of Huo Wu, everyone else had essentially mastered underwater combat. Huo Wushuang's One-Horned Fire Dragon instantly transformed into a One-Horned Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Xiao Fei's Fire Phoenix was also severely limited in water, its attack speed and spirit power consumption significantly lower than on the mainland. Fortunately, it could still fly above water.
Niu Meng was the least affected, as his defense was exceptional no matter where he was.
Then came the various spirit battles, and everyone participated except Huo Wu, who simply gave up: "I'm done playing."
In the Soul Fighting Arena, Shui Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian, Niu Meng, and Yang Pojun engaged in relentless combat. Five Soul Fighting matches were held daily, regardless of win or loss.
Xiao Fei and Huo Wushuang, lacking Soul Saint-level Souls in the Soul Fighting Arena, engaged in a Soul Fighting match on a rented beach. Under the water, Huo Wushuang and Xiao Fei engaged in a frenzy of combat.
Xiao Fei's third and fourth Soul Skills had relatively little impact underwater, while Huo Wushuang focused more on applying his strength.
Ten days later, Xiao Fei and his six companions had essentially mastered the art of fighting spirits underwater.
Xiao Fei announced to the group, "There are two key things we must do. First, we need to find a ship willing to take us to Poseidon Island. Second, we need to purchase a self-propelled spirit vessel capable of independently navigating the seas, so we can protect ourselves in the event of a storm."
Everyone agreed.
Xiao Fei personally took charge of finding a vessel. Since the long journey, especially to Poseidon Island, required extremely high standards, Xiao Fei sought out the largest vessel in the area.
After negotiating terms, they agreed to depart in a week. Such a large vessel required extensive preparations, including supplies and personnel.
Of course, Xiao Fei didn't mention going to Poseidon Island; he simply copied a map and instructed the captain to follow it. Xiao Fei also demonstrated his prowess to intimidate the captain and his group and prevent pirates.
As Xiao Fei settled on the vessel and returned to the hotel, Huo Wu excitedly returned. It turned out they had purchased a ship-type spirit vessel at an auction.
Xiao Fei took the spirit guide and examined it carefully. He couldn't help but grumble inwardly, "Isn't this the Dragon Abyss boat used by Tang San and his companions in the original novel? How could such coincidences always happen?"
Xiao Fei shook his head and sighed, "Who cares? I didn't buy it from them. I just bought it at a regular auction."
Since arriving in Hanhai City, Xiao Fei and the other seven had become obsessed with Hanhai City's seafood, feasting on it almost daily. In fact, Niu Meng, whose martial spirit evolved into the Primordial Dragon Rhino, had greatly increased his strength, but also his appetite. He ate like an African refugee.
Even the usually elegant Shui Bing'er had changed her image and shown a particular fondness for seafood.
Xiao Fei, taking advantage of his free time, would sneak into Huo Wu's room several times at night. Although Huo Wu repeatedly refused Xiao Fei, Xiao Fei, with his thick skin, refused to leave, which eventually led to a fierce battle between the two.
The night before departure, Xiao Fei gathered everyone again:
"There are all kinds of dangers on the sea, including powerful sea soul beasts and many pirates. We must pay special attention to safety. Feng Xiaotian and I can fly, so we will be responsible for keeping watch and ensure that the ship follows the route on our map." Feng Xiaotian nodded in agreement.
"Out at sea, if we sense any danger, we must immediately notify others. Many sea areas are extremely dangerous, especially the Demon Whale Sea, where the Deep Sea Demon Whale King surpasses even a hundred-thousand-year soul beast in strength."
Huo Wu pondered for a moment and said, "Since we know the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, why haven't any Titled Douluo-level experts sought to hunt him?"
Xiao Fei shook his head. "There should be many sea soul beasts in the sea, all of them hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. However, because they are in the ocean, they can easily migrate to the deep sea when they encounter danger. Furthermore, land-based soul masters face significant restrictions in the sea, making hunting hundred-thousand-year soul beasts extremely difficult."
The next morning, Xiao Fei and his seven companions arrived at the agreed-upon boat. As agreed, they paid half of the gold soul coins upfront and then boarded.
The crew was clearly well-trained. At the captain's command, the shoreside personnel untied the ropes, and everyone went about their business in an orderly manner as the boat began its journey toward the deep sea.
Only when truly at sea could one truly witness the ocean's true majesty and understand its vastness.
Xiao Fei and his seven companions stood at the bow, full of vigor and enthusiasm, braving the wind and waves.
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