Chapter 232: Arrival at Sea God Island
Feng Xiaotian and Shui Bing'er, both holding high-ranking positions in the academy and with a wealth of experience in handling matters, quickly found a suitable and willing crew to take them to Sea God Island.
This crew, it was said, was already on a mission to deliver supplies to Sea God Island and could also transport Yang Xiong and his group.
Feng Xiaotian had already heard Yang Xiong's instructions, and not only did he find the most reputable and relatively reliable team, but they were also quite open about the monetary aspect. After Feng Xiaotian and Shui Bing'er showcased their impressive strength, with both of them being flight-type martial soul users, there was no fear of sea accidents, which served to intimidate the crew.
In addition, everyone made some additional preparations based on the captain's description. Even though they were transporting supplies, they couldn't approach Sea God Island itself. The transfer had to be made outside the island.
Once everyone boarded the ship, their lengthy sea voyage began.
Everyone onboard seemed quite content, even Yang Xiong, who, looking at the vast ocean, felt a sense of openness as he gazed at the sea stretching endlessly in all directions.
Sea God Island was very far from Hanhai City. It would take more than twenty days by ship, assuming no unexpected events occurred.
Along the way, everyone remained tense, as the sea was always full of mystery, offering both temptation and danger.
Yang Xiong, holding Ning Rongrong, sat at the bow of the ship, welcoming the sea breeze and waves, watching the sunrise and sunset, feeling at peace.
Occasionally, huge sea soul beasts would appear in the ocean, astounding everyone.
The captain and the crew were extremely cautious. Both the captain and the crew members were sea soul masters, and their strength was not weak. They could block the attacks and disturbances from sea soul beasts and could navigate using the ocean's environment to determine the direction.
It was clear that the captain was very familiar with the sea. By periodically adjusting the ship's course, they avoided the territories of some fierce sea soul beasts. Even when encountering one or two ten-thousand-year sea soul beasts, they could quickly depart using their strength.
At first, most people were not used to the sea environment, and nearly everyone experienced seasickness. Several of the women even suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, looking pale—more exhausting than a soul master battle.
However, as time passed, everyone quickly adapted to the sea environment.
The captain and crew, seemingly accustomed to this, specially brewed a unique fish soup for everyone, which alleviated the symptoms of seasickness.
On the bow of the ship, with the sea breeze blowing, Ning Rongrong appeared even more charming than usual.
"Little Xiong, do you think Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing have already gone to Sea God Island? They should be fine, right?" she asked.
Yang Xiong smiled. "Rongrong, your bond with the girls is really strong. Tang San and Dai Mubai have some strength, so there shouldn't be any issues with them going to Sea God Island. I just don't know if they will encounter any setbacks."
Ning Rongrong leaned her head on Yang Xiong's chest. "Little Xiong, I miss Dad and the two grandfathers. I wonder how they are doing. The sea is calm and beautiful, but I still feel a little lonely."
"By the way, Little Xiong, what exactly is Sea God Island? Why do you all long for it so much?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment. "In the eyes of sea soul masters, Sea God Island is like a sacred and inviolable place. It's their faith, much like how land-based soul masters believe in the Spirit Hall. Of course, this was the Spirit Hall of the past, full of light and justice, meant to bring peace to the world and the development of the soul master world, not the current Spirit Hall that is filled with killings and ambitions."
Ning Rongrong's face showed a bit of disdain. "Little Xiong, I think the Spirit Hall has done a lot of harm. It seems like you actually like them quite a bit."
Yang Xiong laughed. "There's no question of liking or not. The Spirit Hall has made contributions to the soul master world and to Douluo Continent, but unfortunately, with their rapid expansion of power, their ambition has also grown."
"Especially with the last two pontiffs, Qianxun Ji and Bibi Dong. Both were extremely ambitious, which led to the current situation in the soul master world."
"Actually, the one I truly respect in the soul master world is Qian Daoliu. He possessed the strength to dominate the world, yet he quietly guarded the Douluo Palace. Even because of a promise made in the past, he didn't attack Haotian Sect. Unfortunately, he raised a tiger and now suffers from it."
Ning Rongrong smiled. "What do you mean by raising a tiger? I think he's just lived too long and gone a bit senile. Staying in one place for fifty or sixty years without coming out—what's the point of that?"
Yang Xiong nodded. "He really has gone a bit senile. He put his faith in the elusive gods and forgot the most basic rules of the soul master world. He forgot the original intentions of the Spirit Hall, and that's why the Spirit Hall is running rampant now."
Ning Rongrong immediately asked, "Little Xiong, if you were in Qian Daoliu's position, what would you do?"
Yang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head. "I wouldn't let myself fall into that state. I would rather risk everything than become the high priest of some god. Qian Daoliu may believe in the Angel God, but he doesn't truly understand the meaning of an angel."
"Rather than hiding in that three-inch space, I would use my sword to carve a bloody path. If I were in Qian Daoliu's position, I would rather bloodily wash the world, forsaking any reputation, to bring peace to the world. That is what an angel is truly meant to do."
Ning Rongrong said, "Isn't it said that Qian Daoliu stayed hidden in the Spirit Hall because he was wary of Tang Chen? The soul master world seems to accept this explanation."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "That's old news from years ago. From a strength perspective, Qian Daoliu would definitely not be weaker than Tang Chen. The Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul is unparalleled in speed and flight."
"I still don't understand how Qian Daoliu lost to Tang Chen. Although the Haotian Hammer is powerful, it has its obvious flaws."
"Besides, Tang Chen has been missing for so many years. Who would still care about those old connections? Who would really care about a dead man?"
Ning Rongrong looked a little confused. "But Little Xiong, didn't you say that the King of Slaughter is Tang Chen? If the Haotian Sect wanted to, couldn't they save Tang Chen?"
Yang Xiong helplessly said, "At this point, there is no hope of saving Tang Chen. Even if he could be saved, the cost would be too high for the Haotian Sect to bear. So, there is no hope for Tang Chen."
"If Qian Daoliu were ruthless enough, he could even eliminate the King of Slaughter, after all, the Angel God's inheritance surpasses anything we can imagine."
Ning Rongrong smiled. "Little Xiong, do you really think gods exist?"
Yang Xiong nodded. "Of course they do. In the history of soul masters, a few gods have appeared, including the creator of the Spirit Hall—the original Angel God."
"Legend has it that the Angel God fought with fierce beasts using only one sword, dominating the world and saving countless humans. In the end, he became the faith of all soul masters, thus achieving divinity."
"And the Sea God Island we're going to is somewhat similar. It unified the entire sea, bringing peace to it, and eventually became the Sea God."
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Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong enjoyed the rare calm of the sea, embracing and kissing, and without realizing it, they crossed the last boundary between them.
After more than twenty days of sailing, the group finally arrived at their destination, the legendary Sea God Island. From a distance, they could see a golden light and a small black dot.
The captain gathered Yang Xiong and his group.
"Everyone, we are nearing Sea God Island. We're now 50 kilometers away. Sea God Island is protected by a divine shield, and outsiders cannot get too close."
"Furthermore, Sea God Island is guarded by the Ten Thousand-Year Demon Soul Great White Shark, and any ships that approach will be shattered. You will need to find another way to land."
Upon hearing about the Ten Thousand-Year Demon Soul Great White Shark, everyone was surprised. They hadn't expected there to be such a beast raised around the island. After all, ten-thousand-year soul beasts were powerful and untamed.
Yang Xiong smiled. "Thank you for your help, Captain. We have our own way to reach Sea God Island. We won't need the ship anymore."
He turned to the group. "Let's get ready and proceed with the original plan to land on the island."
As Yang Xiong finished speaking, everyone began preparing.
Shui Bing'er and Feng Xiaotian summoned their martial souls—Ice Phoenix and Gale Twin-Headed Demon Wolf. Shui Bing'er took Huo Wu and Qin Shuang, while Feng Xiaotian took Oscar and Yang Wei. Some of them flew directly into the air.
Yang Xiong summoned his martial soul and soul rings, using his fifth soul skill: the Scarlet Blood Thunder Sword.
Under Yang Xiong's control, the Scarlet Blood Thunder Sword floated in the air.
Holding Ning Rongrong with one hand, he jumped onto the Scarlet Blood Thunder Sword.
The sword seemed to come to life and shot straight into the sky at incredible speed.
Having practiced swordsmanship for many years, Yang Xiong not only learned the basics of attack but also the most important part of swordsmanship: sword control.
Since reaching the Soul Saint level, Yang Xiong had been able to fly with his sword, as skilled as any sword-type soul master, and his speed was not slower than flying soul masters.
However, due to Yang Xiong's immense soul power, ordinary swords could not handle it, so only the Scarlet Blood Thunder Sword could support him.
At Yang Xiong's command, eight people left the ship and quickly flew toward Sea God Island.
As they got closer, they gradually began to see the full view of Sea God Island.
The entire island spanned hundreds of kilometers, appearing as a separate landmass.
It seemed to be covered with plants, exuding a fresh, green aura that made everyone feel at peace.
From a distance, the central area of the island had a towering hall emitting endless golden light, looking extremely majestic.
The island had seven large stone pillars, arranged in some formation, as if guarding the hall.
Everyone flew quickly and soon landed on the beach.
The beach was beautiful, with golden sand that looked delicate and smooth. Waves lapped at the shore, and countless seagulls flew above.
The blue sky, white clouds, and beach were like a painting, a true paradise, making it hard to leave.
Ning Rongrong was extremely happy on the beach, twirling in her princess dress, as if dancing gracefully.
"It's so beautiful! Is this a hidden paradise?"
Yang Xiong, mesmerized by the scene, immediately hugged Ning Rongrong. "Rongrong, if you like it, we can live here on Sea God Island forever."
(END CHAPTER)
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