Chapter 234: Arriving at Sea God Island

Feng Xiaotian and Shui Bing'er have always held senior positions at the academy, possessing abundant experience, and the two quickly found a fleet that was very suitable and willing to go to Sea God Island.

It is said that this team is heading to Sea God Island to transport supplies, and can also ferry Yang Xiong's party there.

Feng Xiaotian had long heard Yang Xiong's admonition and not only sought the team with the best reputation and relatively reliable.

Financially they were quite generous; once Feng Xiaotian and Shui Bing'er displayed their formidable strength, and both possess flight-type martial souls, posing no risk of maritime accidents, they effectively deterred the on‑site personnel.

At the same time, everyone made additional preparations based on the captain's description; even when delivering supplies they could not approach Sea God Island directly, but had to conduct the handover outside the island.

After the group boarded the ship, they began a relatively long sailing journey.

Everyone on the scene looked immensely relieved, and even Yang Xiong, gazing at the boundless ocean in all directions, felt an overwhelming sense of openness.

Sea God Island is very far from Hanhai City; just by ship it takes over twenty days, assuming no accidents occur.

All along the way everyone's nerves were stretched tight; the sea above remained extremely mysterious, full of both temptation and danger.

Yang Xiong, holding Ning Rongrong, sat at the bow, welcoming the sea breeze and waves, and watching the sunrise and sunset in utter tranquility.

Occasionally, massive Sea Soul Beasts would appear in the ocean, leaving everyone in awe.

The captain and the crew were all extremely cautious; whether captain or crew, they were all Sea Soul Masters, and their strength was not weak. On one hand they could fend off Sea Soul Beast attacks and harassment, and on the other they could navigate the marine environment to confirm direction.

It was evident that the captain knew the sea well; by occasional course adjustments he avoided the territories of certain fierce Sea Soul Beasts, and even when encountering one or two Ten‑thousand Year Sea Soul Beasts, he could swiftly depart thanks to his strength.

Because they initially could not adapt to the marine environment, almost everyone suffered seasickness; several girls even vomited and had diarrhea, their faces pallid, making it more arduous than a Soul Master battle.

However, as time passed, everyone seemed to adapt to the sea environment quite quickly.

The captain and his crew, apparently accustomed to Yang Xiong's party's condition, specially prepared a unique fish soup for everyone, which could alleviate seasickness symptoms.

On the bow, under the sea breeze, Ning Rongrong appeared more charming than before.

"Xiao Xiongzi, do you think Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing have already gone to Sea God Island? They shouldn't encounter any mishaps, right?"

Yang Xiong laughed, "Rong Rong, the bond among you sisters is truly strong. Tang San and Dai Mubai both have considerable strength; going to Sea God Island should pose no problem, though it's uncertain whether any setbacks will arise."

Ning Rongrong rested her whole head against Yang Xiong's chest: "Xiao Xiongzi, I miss dad and the two grandfathers a bit, and I don't know how they are now. Though the sea is calm and the scenery beautiful, I still feel a little too lonely."

"By the way, Xiao Xiongzi, 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 regarded as sacred and inviolable, much like their faith, just as land Soul Masters revere the Spirit Hall. Of course, that was the Spirit Hall of old, which aimed to pacify the world and develop the entire Soul Master world with bright justice, not the Spirit Hall now filled with slaughter and ambition."

Ning Rongrong showed a hint of contempt on her face: "Xiao Xiongzi, I think the Spirit Hall has caused great harm; why does it seem you still like them?"

Yang Xiong laughed, "It's not a matter of liking or disliking; the Spirit Hall has indeed contributed to the Soul Master world and Douluo Continent, but unfortunately, as their power expanded rapidly, their ambitions grew larger."

"Especially the consecutive two Popes, Qian Xunji and Bibidong, both are ambitious, which led to the current situation in the Soul Master world."

"Actually, among the entire Soul Master world, the one I truly admire is Qian Daoliu; he possesses power that can dominate the world, yet he silently guards the Douluo Hall, and even due to a past promise, he has not acted against the Clear Sky Sect, which is a pity—raising a tiger as a problem."

Ning Rongrong laughed, "What do you mean raising a tiger as a problem? I think he's just lived too long, becoming senile, hiding in one place for fifty or sixty years without emerging—what's fun about that?"

Yang Xiong nodded, "He is indeed a bit senile, pinning hopes on vague, ethereal deities, forgetting the basic rules of the Soul Master world and the original purpose of the Spirit Hall, which is why the current Spirit Hall acts recklessly."

Ning Rongrong quickly asked, "Xiao Xiongzi, if you were in Qian Daoliu's position, what would you do?"

Yang Xiong shook his head helplessly, "I would never let myself be in such a state; I'd rather risk death than become some god's high priest. Qian Daoliu may worship the Angel God, but he himself doesn't truly understand the meaning of an Angel."

"Instead of hiding in that three‑inch space, it's better to carve a bloody path with my long sword. If I were in Qian Daoliu's position, I'd rather cleanse the world with blood, disregarding a little reputation, to bring peace—this is what an Angel truly ought to do."

Ning Rongrong said, "Wasn't it said that Qian Daoliu hid in the Spirit Hall out of fear of Tang Chen? The Soul Master world seems to accept that view."

Yang Xiong shook his head, "That's an old calendar from many years ago. In terms of strength, Qian Daoliu is certainly not weaker than Tang Chen; the Six‑wing Angel Weapon Soul is unparalleled in speed and flight."

"I can't quite understand how Qian Daoliu was defeated by Tang Chen; you know, the Clear Sky Hammer, though immensely powerful, also has obvious flaws."

"Besides, Tang Chen has been missing for so many years; who would still care about that broken friendship, or truly care about a dead man?"

Ning Rongrong looked puzzled: "That's not right, Xiao Xiongzi, didn't you say the Killing King is Tang Chen? If the Clear Sky Sect people try, is there no way to rescue Tang Chen?"

Yang Xiong said helplessly, "Tang Chen's current state leaves no hope of rescue; even if we tried, the cost is far too great for the Clear Sky Sect to bear, so there's simply no hope for Tang Chen."

"If Qian Daoliu were truly ruthless, he might even be able to eliminate the Killing King, since the Angel God's inheritance surpasses all our imaginations."

Ning Rongrong laughed, "Xiao Xiongzi, do you think there really are gods in this world?"

Yang Xiong nodded, "Of course there are. In the history of Soul Masters, only a handful of deities have emerged, including the creator of the Spirit Hall, the original Angel God."

"Legend says the Angel God wielded a sword, fought fierce beasts, dominated the world, saved countless humans, and ultimately became the belief of all Soul Masters, thereby attaining a Divine Position."

"The Sea God Island we are heading to is similar: unifying the entire ocean, keeping it at peace, and ultimately becoming the Sea God."

……

Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong, while enjoying this rare tranquil time at sea, embraced and kissed, unintentionally crossing the final boundary between man and woman.

After sailing for over twenty days, the team finally neared the destination—the legendary Sea God Island. From afar, everyone could only see a golden ray of light and a small black dot.

The captain gathered Yang Xiong's party.

"Guests, Sea God Island lies ahead. We are still fifty kilometers from it; the island is under its own protection, and outsiders cannot approach it."

"Moreover, Sea God Island is guarded by Ten‑thousand Year Soul Beast Demon Soul Great White Sharks; any ship that gets close will be shattered, so you'll have to find your own way to land on the island."

The others were surprised to hear about the Ten‑thousand Year Demon Soul Great White Shark, not expecting that such captive Ten‑thousand Year Soul Beasts existed; these beasts are all powerful and unruly.

Yang Xiong laughed, "Thanks for the captain's care along the way; we have other means to board Sea God Island, so this small boat is no longer needed."

Yang Xiong turned his head to look at everyone, "Let's prepare; we'll follow the original plan to land on the island."

As Yang Xiong's words fell, everyone began preparing individually.

Shui Bing'er and Feng Xiaotian summoned their martial souls—Ice Phoenix and Swift Wind Demon Wolf; Shui Bing'er was accompanied by Huo Wu and Qin Shuang, while Feng Xiaotian brought Oscar and Yang Wei, and some others simply took to the air.

Yang Xiong summoned his martial soul and Soul Ring, employing the Fifth soul skill: Crimson Blood Lightning Sword.

At this moment, the Crimson Blood Lightning Sword, under Yang Xiong's control, floated entirely in the air.

Yang Xiong, one hand holding Ning Rongrong, leapt and stood atop the Crimson Blood Lightning Sword.

The Crimson Blood Lightning Sword seemed alive, soaring skyward at incredible speed.

Over the years, Yang Xiong has been practicing swordsmanship; beyond basic attacks, he also mastered the most crucial aspect of swordsmanship: sword control.

Since Yang Xiong attained Soul Saint, he can wield his sword to fly like a sword martial soul master, and his speed is no slower than a Flying Soul Master.

However, because Yang Xiong's soul power is so overwhelming, ordinary blades cannot sustain it, so only the Fifth soul skill, the Crimson Blood Lightning Sword, can support it.

At Yang Xiong's single command, the eight people left the vessel and rushed at speed toward the direction of Sea God Island.

As Sea God Island drew nearer, the group gradually began to see its full view.

The entire Sea God Island spans several hundred kilometers in radius, appearing as an isolated landmass.

Especially, the island seems covered with vegetation, filled with a green aura that refreshes the mind.

Moreover, from a distance, the very center of Sea God Island appears to have a towering hall that pierces the clouds; the hall radiates endless golden light, looking exceedingly solemn.

On Sea God Island there are seven massive stone pillars, faintly arranged in a certain pattern, as if guarding that hall.

The group moved at great speed and soon arrived on the beach.

The beach looked exceedingly beautiful, its slightly golden sand remarkably fine, waves lapped the shore, and countless seagulls were in Flight.

Blue sky, white clouds, and the beach, like a painting, resembled a terrestrial fairyland, making people linger unwillingly.

Ning Rongrong seemed unusually happy on the beach, twirling several times in her princess dress as if dancing gracefully.

"How beautiful, is this a hidden paradise?"

Yang Xiong was a little stunned, and directly scooped Ning Rongrong into his arms: "Rong Rong, if you like it, in the future we could live forever on this Sea God Island,"

(End of chapter)