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

Over the years, Tang Shan's theories have also made Su Haichao understand that each absorption of a spirit ring is the best way to strengthen and advance one's martial soul. He would rather deceive himself into absorbing the spirit rings than let his two sons do it carelessly.

"This is the Soul Hunting Forest next to Starlight City. We should be able to find the soul beast we're looking for."

Looking at the small town nestled beside the Soul Hunter Forest not far away, Su Yuan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Even though he was a Soul Master, such a long journey made him feel a little tired. Su Haichao, who was leading Tangshan forward, was even more exhausted, with sweat already dripping down his face.

Of course, the most miserable one was Su Yuntao. Throughout the process of keeping up with the three, his soul skills were almost uninterrupted in the early stages. Fortunately, Su Yuan and Su Haichao were still somewhat humane and slowed down their speed later on, which allowed Su Yuntao, whose soul power was exhausted, to catch up with his excellent physical qualities.

At this moment, his pores were wide open as he stopped, and sweat poured out like a floodgate opening.

Notting City is located at the border between the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire. If it weren't for the dense border between the two empires, this city probably wouldn't be so stable.

Starting from Notting City, travel several dozen miles towards the Star Luo Empire, and you'll find Starlight City, a Star Luo city with a similar character to Notting City.

The name "Starlight" is derived from the idea that the edge of a constellation of light is the edge of a constellation of stars.

The Soul Hunter Forest is located on the outskirts of the city, near a small town where supplies can be purchased before entering the forest.

The evening sunlight draped the town in a golden-red cloak, dazzling and enchanting. The comings and goings of pedestrians in and out of the town offset the grimness and ferocity of the Soul Hunter Forest.

"It's getting late, let's hurry into town to rest and see how we feel tomorrow. We'll go into the Soul Hunter Forest when we're in top condition."

The three of them had no objections to Su Haichao's arrangements and quickly entered the town.

Unlike the bustling towns on the edge of the Soul Hunting Forest in Notting City, this town was relatively quiet at this time, probably thanks to the soldiers who patrolled the streets in perfect uniform.

The Star Luo Empire is different from the Heaven Dou Empire. Most of the power in the Star Luo Empire is concentrated in the hands of the emperor. Combined with its somewhat absurd method of selecting the crown prince, the country's strength has become quite formidable over time.

They randomly picked a hotel to check into, and booked two rooms: one for Su Haichao and Su Yuan, and the other for the two brothers.

Back in his room, Su Yuntao lay down on the bed, his face showing exhaustion.

Tangshan could understand; running dozens of kilometers on foot alone, even with the aid of soul power, was truly a torment.

"Big brother, what are your plans after obtaining your second spirit ring?"

Tang Shan sat on the edge of the bed, somewhat curious.

Using his hands to prop himself up from the bed, Su Yuntao's eyes flickered as he fell into a brief moment of contemplation.

"Little brother, I want to go to the Great Soul Arena to fight. What do you think?"

Tang Shan was stunned for a moment; he really hadn't expected his elder brother's choice.

Su Yuntao raised his head, his eyes filled with burning passion.

“Little brother, I’m only eighteen years old now, still young. Before this, I’ve mostly stayed in the area around Notting City and never gone far. If it weren’t for you, my life might have been just like this. At best, I could have inherited my father’s position, and at worst, I would have become an ordinary deacon of the Spirit Hall. But now it’s different. Since you came to my home, I’ve undergone earth-shattering changes: my strength has been increasing rapidly, and the possibility of reaching the second ring after a thousand years is something I never even imagined.”

Tang Shan fell silent for a moment. Only now did he truly realize how much he had changed this world. The ordinary martial soul awakeners who were originally on the same path were now about to reach a level that should never have been reached.

“I don’t have your comprehension and talent, little brother. You’ve already shown me a glimpse of a vast future, so naturally I can’t give up. I need to climb to even higher peaks. Besides, the world is so big, I want to see it.”

A relieved smile suddenly appeared on Tang Shan's face, as if he had come to terms with something.

When Su Yuntao mentioned going to the Great Soul Arena, he was strongly opposed to it. After all, although there were normal Soul Battles besides life-or-death battles, it was never said that people wouldn't die in normal Soul Battles. Let alone Soul Battles, look at the so-called "All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Battle Tournament"—the number of people seriously injured is countless. In the Peerless Era, even with strong people watching over them, death has become commonplace.

How could he bear to let his elder brother take the risk?

Tangshan believes that as long as he has his own plans, his older brother only needs to focus on his training. He should have no problem reaching the Soul Douluo level, and the probability of his account being banned is not small, so there is really no need to take any risks.

However, his elder brother's words not only changed his mind but also moved him. His elder brother was a human being, not a machine that could provide him with emotional support. Naturally, he would have his own thoughts and desires. On the surface, he wanted his elder brother to stay by his side, which was for his brother's safety, but in reality, it was also a kind of selfishness—a selfish desire to bind his loved one to his side.

If my elder brother wants to venture out, then let him. Besides, the real Douluo Continent is so vast; it would be truly pathetic if he only focused on the area planned in the original story. Why can't I travel across this continent myself in the future?

When your mind is clear, the world suddenly feels vast.

"Brother, you go first. When I reach a certain age, I will also travel to the mainland."

Unexpectedly, Su Yuntao's face lit up with joy at his younger brother's support. He was confident he could get his father's job done, but his younger brother's was a different story. Although Tang Shan seemed easy to talk to most of the time, both father and son could sense the unwavering determination he sometimes displayed.

“All of this is easy to talk about. A few years ago, wasn’t there a group called the ‘Golden Iron Triangle’? The eldest brother also made a name for himself first.”

Tao patted his chest confidently, but his confidence was quickly shattered by Tang Shan.

"Big brother, what about Sister Sisi?"

Su Yuntao suddenly fell silent, clearly indicating that he had not considered this point at all.

Tang Shan patted Su Yuntao on the shoulder.

"Brother, I'm going to the rooftop to cultivate for a while. You should think it over carefully. It's best to tell her as soon as possible so she can make her own choice."

With that, Tang Shan pushed open the door and left.

……

The next morning, the group, fully prepared, gathered at the entrance of the town.

Tang Shan glanced at Su Yuntao's face. He was energetic and had a rosy complexion, leaving Tang Shan unsure whether he had already come to a decision or hadn't yet. However, as long as he was in good condition, that was sufficient; after all, maintaining a good state was essential for entering the Soul Hunting Forest.

Passing the other hunting parties, the three gradually approached the entrance.

Su Haichao took out the warrant from his pocket, and only after the soldiers guarding the entrance confirmed that it was correct did they allow him to pass.

Upon entering the forest, Tang Shan instinctively became more vigilant. This was not a civilized area; it was filled with various lurking dangers.

The team's formation changed at this point. Su Haichao led the way, Dean Su Yuan brought up the rear, and Tang Shan and Su Yuntao were positioned in the center of the team.

"Whose spirit ring should we hunt first?"

Upon hearing Su Yuan's question from behind, Su Haichao and Su Yuntao instinctively turned their gaze to Tang Shan, implying that they should start with Tang Shan.

However, Tangshan clearly misunderstood the meaning, thinking that he was being asked to make the decision.

He pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"Let's venture deeper into the forest and find the area where thousand-year-old soul beasts are active. Big Brother's martial soul is a lone wolf, so it would be best to find a thousand-year-old wolf-type soul beast. However, wolves are pack-like soul beasts, so it won't be easy to encounter one in the Soul Hunting Forest. As for me, any thousand-year-old power soul beast will do. There's no such thing as original soul compatibility with the main body's martial soul; as long as the attribute is power-type, that's enough."

Is this the skill of a master's disciple? The analysis is logical and well-founded, the thinking is clear, truly extraordinary.

Su Yuan was amazed as he watched from behind.

Su Haichao and Su Yuntao exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with helplessness.

"Then let's listen to Shanzi."

After making a decision, the team stopped wandering around the perimeter of the forest and headed towards the core area with a clear objective.

……

The hunting dogs, their tongues lolling out, stared with worried eyes, their gazes filled with greed.

Faced with the soul beasts gradually closing in from all directions, Tang Shan took the initiative to step forward.

"Father, Dean Su, I want to give it a try."

"And me too."

Su Yuntao was also somewhat excited. Although this was not his first battle, it was his first time facing a soul beast head-on, and he was already itching to try.

After glancing at the number of enemies, Su Haichao and Su Yuan exchanged glances for a moment and reached a consensus.

"Alright, these puppies are yours to take care of, but don't be careless."

"Don't worry, they're just a bunch of ten-year-old soul beasts."

Tang Shan said something and charged towards the enemy first.

"Little brother, let's have a contest to see who kills more."

Su Yuntao's eyes also showed excitement, and his martial spirit directly possessed him.

The body merges with itself, its body rapidly expands, and its muscle contours become prominent.

In the blink of an eye, Tang Shan, who was originally a bit naive, has transformed into a capable young man.

Wang Wang!

Amidst the incessant barking of the dogs, one pack of hunting dogs lunged at Tang Shan, one of them deliberately running behind him and attempting to tear open his anus.

Vibrant blood and qi circulate throughout the body, and streams of power surge through the limbs and bones; the surging soul power strengthens the arm, further increasing the force of the already heavy punch.

Bang! Crack!

The air exploded as a powerful punch slammed into the face of a hunting dog that was about to bite. Its neck and head could not withstand the immense force coming from above and were shattered cleanly.

Blood and white substance stained Tang Shan's fists, but he didn't care.

The "Human Fist: The Coachman's Cart-Pulling Style"

Tang Shan attempted to apply the boxing techniques he had gleaned from everyday life and work to the fight. The enemy was so weak, and with two Soul Masters present, any unexpected incident would at most result in minor injuries. If he didn't try now and waited to face a stronger foe, wouldn't that be suicidal?

He naturally grasped the front paws of the hunting dog that was lunging at him from behind, just as a coachman would hold onto the handlebars of his chariot.

With a simple lift and a shake, the power of the hunting dogs behind him was dissipated.

Tang Shan unleashed his shoulder strength and leaned back.

With a series of cracking sounds, the chest of the other hunting dog collapsed.

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Chapter 24: First Battle, Thoughts on Hunting Soul Beasts

Every action over a long period of time is a lesson, and life is revealed in every fist and foot.

Even the simple, effortless movements of a rickshaw puller, when performed by Tang Shan, revealed a chillingly deadly intent.

He bent down naturally, like an old farmer tilling the land, his sharp claws flashing past his head.

Tang Shan remained expressionless, stood up smoothly, and like an old farmer swinging a hoe, he clenched his fists and slammed them down, landing precisely on the junction of the hyena's neck and shoulder.

Crackling sounds!

A series of cracking sounds rang out as the hyena's shoulder and rib bones shattered one after another. It was barely breathing and its life hung by a thread.

He swept his hands horizontally, his movements as simple as a commoner carrying water, and knocked the hyena that attacked from the side to the ground; then his fists slammed down like heavy hammers, as if a blacksmith were forging metal, clean and ruthless.

The punches and kicks Tang Shan displayed, in the eyes of Su Haichao and Su Yuan watching from the sidelines, had neither power nor beauty; they were clearly just the daily actions of ordinary people. Yet, these seemingly ordinary and simple actions brought annihilation to this group of ten-year-old soul beasts.

To be near them is to die, to touch them is to be injured; flesh and bone fly together, and brains blend into the sky.

On the other side, Su Yuntao's movements were far less composed than Tang Shan's; instead, they revealed a ferocious, wolf-like savagery.

His only century-old soul ring lit up, and his first soul skill, "Berserk," was activated, increasing his speed by 50% and his strength by 25%.

With this percentage increase, coupled with his increasingly powerful physique after long-term training, Su Yuntao's charge into the hyena pack resulted in a one-sided massacre.