Douluo Continent: From Internal Martial Arts to the Law of Heaven and Earth

Tangshan readily agreed.

Golden Crocodile Douluo glanced casually, not bothering to examine the exact location below. After confirming it was an open space, he released his grip, his soul power carrying Tang Shan as he slowly descended. He then took a large step, transforming into a streak of light, and hurriedly chased after the eerie and sinister aura outside the city.

Tangshan plummeted at an extremely fast speed. When he was less than five meters from the ground, the soul power shield around him suddenly paused, dissipating the violent impact before collapsing.

A drop of five meters wouldn't cause any harm to Tang Shan, so he simply let his body fall freely, intending to rely on his current terrifying physique to withstand the impact.

In the blink of an eye, Tang Shan was less than a meter from the ground. He quickly adjusted his posture, bending his legs slightly, ready to land at any moment. But just then, a powerful yet gentle soul force suddenly appeared, steadily supporting his body and slowly lowering him to the ground.

Tang Shan was surprised: Where did this powerful figure come from? Could it be that Golden Crocodile Douluo returned after finishing his business? It shouldn't be that fast, right?

Just then, an enticing aroma of meat wafted into his nostrils. He instinctively followed the scent and saw three familiar figures.

Wearing a light green dress, Brigitte had a graceful figure and clear, bright eyes. She exuded a faint aura of life. Sitting in the restaurant where the aroma of meat wafted, she slightly raised her left hand and looked at Tang Shan with a surprised expression.

Tang Shan felt the soul force supporting him, its vitality rich and pure. Without a doubt, it must have been Bi Ji who helped him. She was so kind; even though she knew he would never be injured with his physical abilities, she still thoughtfully helped to neutralize the impact.

Xiong Jun was a burly man, like an iron tower, with dazzling golden hair. He possessed a restrained, violent power, and even when seated, he still exuded a terrifying sense of oppression.

Between the two, Gu Yue, with her black hair, was eating with her head down, her cheeks bulging, and her clear, bright eyes wide open, looking at him with confusion.

Tang Shan paused for a moment, then started walking towards the restaurant.

As he approached the restaurant, he subconsciously glanced up at the signboard. When he saw the four large characters on it, he paused slightly, a strange expression creeping onto his face—"Braised Beef in a Pot."

"Tangshan, how did you fall from the sky?"

As soon as she reached the table, Gu Yue slowly wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth and looked up at him.

Aren't you curious about where I've been these past few days?

Tang Shan pulled out a chair and sat down, first nodding slightly to Bi Ji and Xiong Jun, then asking Gu Yue a question.

"Xue Qinghe said that you have some business to take care of and will be back before you leave."

As Gu Yue answered, her hands didn't stop moving for a moment. She picked up a large piece of tender beef from the jar with her chopsticks, swallowed it whole in one gulp, and her eyes narrowed slightly, clearly extremely satisfied with the taste.

"I was taken out to cultivate by a senior for a while. On the way back, the senior said he had an urgent matter to attend to, so he left me in Wuhun City."

"I see." Gu Yue nodded in understanding. She stared at the earthenware pot in her hand for a few seconds, then pushed the untouched pot of beef on her left to Tang Shan, her voice full of reluctance: "You eat it."

Seeing her reluctant yet feigned composure, Tang Shan glanced at the pile of empty cans on the table, then stole a glance at Xiong Jun, who sat upright like an iron tower. He was genuinely curious about how many of these cans Gu Yue had eaten from and how many Xiong Jun had eaten from.

"How about I order a few more?"

Tang Shan hesitated before speaking.

Gu Yue's eyes lit up instantly, and she immediately nodded: "Then give me five more!"

Brigitte, who had been wearing a gentle smile, froze for a brief moment. She was filled with helplessness and almost blurted out: "My lord, you have already eaten seven servings."

However, with Tang Shan nearby, she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

"Boss, five more jars for this table!"

Tangshan shouted loudly at the boss who was busy working by the stove.

"Okay, coming right away!"

The boss was clearly very satisfied with the large amount of food Gu Yue was eating, his voice full of joy, indicating that he had already made a considerable profit.

Fortunately, those who can open a shop in Wuhun City are at least Soul Masters; otherwise, with the amount of food on this table, just cooking would have exhausted the owner.

When Tangshan opened the earthenware pot, a rich and mellow aroma of meat wafted out, instantly making one's mouth water. The tender beef stewed in the pot was soaked in golden broth, and a gentle touch with chopsticks would create ripples.

He poked the tender beef with his chopsticks and looked at Gu Yue curiously: "Gu Yue, how did you find this restaurant? It smells really good."

Brigitte's expression grew increasingly strange, while Gu Yue said matter-of-factly, "We found it by trying each restaurant one by one. I never knew there were so many delicious foods in the world.

Brigitte: My Lord, since you awakened and took human form, and came to the human world, you've been eating all the time. Where is there any "before"?

P.S.: Two updates today. Just tidying up the plot; time is about to accelerate, and the "Tang Buddha" martial soul will awaken. The protagonist will begin his travels across the continent, and more characters from the original work will appear.

Chapter 254 The reason why Chrysanthemum Douluo has a male body but a female appearance, and the recruitment of Golden Crocodile Douluo.

Pick up a bowl of soft, fragrant white rice, scoop up a spoonful of rich meat gravy and pour it over your head. The golden gravy, glistening with oil, soaks the jade-like rice grains layer by layer, and the aroma of rice mixed with the fragrance of meat fills your nostrils.

Shovel a mouthful of rice into your mouth, and the soft, sticky rice grains, wrapped around the beef, melt in your teeth, filling your mouth with a delicious flavor.

……

Golden Crocodile Douluo's soul power surged, and his figure moved like lightning, rapidly approaching that sinister aura.

"I almost forgot something. Luckily, I sensed this aura and it reminded me. It's a pity it wasn't the real person, but perhaps it would be more effective if I were with someone else."

As Golden Crocodile Douluo muttered to himself, his immense soul power briefly distorted the surrounding space, allowing him to teleport thousands of meters in an instant, standing in front of a figure shrouded in black mist, appearing and disappearing in a blur.

The dark figure was startled when he saw someone suddenly blocking his way. He never expected that someone could appear silently and completely unnoticed by him, even at his speed.

The sinister soul power within his body surged suddenly, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes, which glowed with an eerie light in the black mist. However, when he saw the face of the old man in front of him, his ethereal figure trembled again, and he hurriedly revealed his true form, concealing the hostility in his eyes and bowing slightly in greeting.

“Ghost, greetings to the Second Elder.”

The voice was androgynous, cold and devoid of any life.

That's right, the one blocked by Golden Crocodile Douluo was none other than Ghost Douluo Ghost Phantom.

"Ghost, you're in such a hurry, what are you going to do?"

With his hands behind his back and a calm gaze, Golden Crocodile Douluo exuded an invisible pressure that made Ghost Douluo feel as if he were carrying a mountain on his back, his breathing becoming slightly labored.

"The Pope's order must not be made public. Please forgive me, Your Excellencies."

Ghost Douluo gritted his teeth and answered.

Golden Crocodile Douluo didn't make things difficult for him. He was just looking for an excuse to start a conversation and didn't really want to find out where he was.

"How about you do your job for our temple?"

Ghost Douluo was taken aback by Golden Crocodile Douluo's sudden change of topic. Hearing this, he felt a chill run down his spine and naturally understood what the other party meant. On one side was Pope Bibi Dong, and on the other side was the Second Elder, who was at the Limit Douluo level. He couldn't afford to offend either side, so he could only try to gloss over the situation with a generic answer.

"I am a member of the Spirit Hall. If the Second Elder gives any orders, as long as I do not betray the Pope, I will do my best to fulfill them."

A hint of amusement flashed in Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes. The other party's answer seemed comprehensive, clearly stating their current stance while also preemptively addressing any concerns. Although the Pope might not be the strongest in the Spirit Hall, she was ultimately the nominal ruler, and betraying her was essentially the same as betraying the Spirit Hall.

But whether such clever tricks will work in the face of absolute power depends entirely on whether the strong person is willing to take it seriously.

"What if I insist that you betray the Pope?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice wasn't loud, but it resounded like thunder in Ghost Douluo's heart. His body, shrouded in black mist, trembled slightly uncontrollably. After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a few words through clenched teeth: "This subordinate dares not..."

His voice remained cold, yet a barely perceptible tremor could not be concealed within it.

“Interesting. It seems that woman left a very deep impression on you. But I won’t make things difficult for you. Let’s see what this is first.”

With a flick of his wrist, Golden Crocodile Douluo produced a crystal-clear jade box.

……

The delicious beef entered the stomach and was quickly digested and broken down by the powerful functions of the internal organs, turning into streams of warm blood and qi, mixed with wisps of soul power, which slowly merged into the dantian and the entire body.

call!

Tang Shan let out a long breath after eating and drinking his fill. At this moment, ten empty small earthenware pots had been piled up in front of him.

Gu Yue picked up the last small piece of beef and put it in his mouth, chewing slowly and carefully, while gently pushing the empty earthenware pot aside with his fingertips.

"Would the guests at this table like to order anything else?"

The shop owner, with his thick arms and covered in sweat, walked up to the table with a hint of exhaustion in his voice.

"I'm already full."

Tang Shan said, a little embarrassed, "Boss, thank you for your help. We ordered so much, it must have been really hard for you."

"It's alright, it's alright, as long as the guests are full."

When the boss heard Tang Shan say he was full, he breathed a sigh of relief. He had originally thought he would make a fortune today, and that was indeed the case. However, the appetite of this table of guests was simply too astonishing. Even though he was a Soul Master, after working non-stop, he was already exhausted and his back was sore, and he could hardly hold on anymore.

Gu Yue raised her eyes, her lips slightly parted as if she wanted to order something more, but when her gaze swept over the empty earthenware pot in front of Tang Shan, she silently pursed her lips and suppressed the thought: Hmm, it's fine to eat as much as Tang Shan. If she eats more than him, it will easily arouse suspicion.

"Then let's go."

Biji had already paid the bill in advance, and when she saw that Tang Shan and Gu Yue had finished eating, she greeted them.

The two exchanged a glance and nodded. Xiong Jun grabbed the entire earthenware pot with his large hand, opened his mouth, and poured a small pot full of beef mixed with broth straight into his mouth. He swallowed it without even chewing, then wiped his mouth with his large hand, stood up steadily, and followed Gu Yue without saying a word, like a loyal guard.

As Tang Shan walked out of the restaurant, he glanced back at the owner, who was slumped in a chair, and chuckled inwardly. He had overthought things—even the strongest Soul Master has their limits. He had only ordered five cans, but the beef was so delicious that he couldn't resist ordering more, eventually devouring ten small cans by himself. Gu Yue was just as good, as was Xiong Jun. This led to the owner going from initial excitement to simply working hard.

Where are you going?

Tangshan stopped and looked at Guyue.

Gu Yue blinked gently, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings. She looked up at Tang Shan and asked softly, "And you?"

"I need to go back and rest. These three days of cultivation have taken a toll on my mental and physical strength."

As he spoke, Tang Shan couldn't help but yawn, a wave of exhaustion washing over him.

"Let's go together then."

Gu Yue looked around but didn't see any interesting food stalls. After thinking for a moment, she decided to go back with Tang Shan.

"Let's go then."

Tang Shan stretched his body, his joints making a soft cracking sound, and then strode towards the pavilion belonging to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

A gentle warmth spread from the stomach and intestines throughout the body, making one feel warm and comfortable, so much so that all one wanted to do was find a place to take a good nap.

Gu Yue didn't speak, but slowed her pace and quietly followed behind Tang Shan. Her clear eyes were fixed on his back, her gaze gentle, with a hint of dependence that even she herself was unaware of.

……

The jade box slowly opened, and a magnificent chrysanthemum with purple mist came into Ghost Douluo's eyes. Its petals were layered like lotus flowers, and a faint golden light flowed between its veins. The rich and pure Yang attribute soul power fluctuations spread out. The familiar appearance and familiar aura made Ghost Douluo's body tremble violently, and he almost lost his composure.

"What's this!"

For the first time, a genuine sense of fear crept into that cold, lifeless voice.

"What is this? Don't you recognize it? You've been with Yue Guan for so many years, you don't even recognize his martial soul, the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum?"

"This...this is really the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum?"

Even though Golden Crocodile Douluo had confirmed it, Ghostly Demon still couldn't believe it. This was a rare immortal herb. As a partner who was with Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan day and night and could use the Martial Soul Fusion Technique, he naturally knew the preciousness of this immortal herb, and he also knew that Yue Guan had been searching for it all these years in order to make up for the damage to his own Martial Soul's origin.

As for the origin of this damage, it's quite simple. When Yue Guan was young, he didn't understand his own martial soul and absorbed a Yin attribute soul ring that clashed with his own martial soul's attribute. The moment the soul ring merged with his martial soul, it caused chaos in the martial soul's origin. Although he managed to break through by chance, it left irreparable hidden dangers for his martial soul cultivation.

This can be clearly seen from Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan's appearance.