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

Looking at the awkward appearance of the "young man" in front of him, Golden Crocodile Douluo was speechless: It's not that you're afraid of affecting Tang Shan's opinion of you, it's that you yourself are not ready to be honest.

"Okay, I promise you."

What could Golden Crocodile Douluo say? He could only reluctantly agree.

……

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, two months have passed.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is located on the outskirts of Heaven Dou City, supporting and protecting the city. Today, a disciplined, well-equipped, and imposing force escorted a luxurious carriage out of the city gates, heading towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

The carriage had excellent shock absorption, and even though the road was bumpy due to the large number of pedestrians, it did not affect the four people inside the carriage at all.

"Your Highness, how much do you know about Sect Master Ning's daughter?"

Dugu Yan gently stroked her emerald-green hair, her eyes slightly narrowed.

“Ning Rongrong? My teacher’s daughter is no ordinary person. She grew up in luxury and was pampered. You could say she was raised in the palm of the hand of two Title Douluos.”

Tang Shan was a very capable subordinate of hers, and although Gu Yue and Dugu Yan occasionally had conflicts with her, they mostly stood on the same side. Therefore, when it was just the four of them, Xue Qinghe did not show the same respectful attitude she usually had towards Ning Fengzhi, but simply explained the situation calmly.

"She's just a spoiled, arrogant young lady."

Dugu Yan made her assessment and had already made up her mind. Putting aside the significant age gap between Ning Rongrong and Tang Shan, she knew very well that Tang Shan hated it most when others caused him unnecessary trouble, and such a young lady was exactly the kind of trouble she was most likely to bring.

Xue Qinghe put down his teacup: "As the head of a sect, Teacher only cares about the interests of the sect. He is capable of doing anything for the sake of the sect's cause. Tang Shan, you must be extra careful this time."

Hearing Xue Qinghe's pointed reminder, Tang Shan nodded, but he still felt that there was something more to their words.

Gu Yue didn't participate in the conversation between the three of them. She just focused on eating the snacks on the table, her cheeks puffed out and her eyes full of satisfaction.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was not far from Heaven Dou City. The carriage traveled for about half an hour before arriving at its destination.

This is an exquisite little city. Although its city walls are not as majestic and imposing as those of Heaven Dou City, they are constructed from precious materials and have elegant and unique lines. Although there is no large army stationed on the city walls, they are filled with Soul Masters, whose soul power flows subtly as they vigilantly watch over the surroundings.

The city gates were wide open, and all those coming and going were dressed in fine clothes and possessed extraordinary bearing. Tang Shan observed for a moment and discovered that there were only three types of people in the city: nobles, merchants, and Soul Masters.

It's no wonder that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the wealthiest sect on the continent; just by looking at the crowds coming and going in the city, it's easy to come to this conclusion.

The luxury goods used by nobles and the cultivation resources needed by Soul Masters are extremely valuable, while merchants themselves control vast amounts of wealth. With such a huge advantage, coupled with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's appraisal capabilities, it would be difficult not to become wealthy.

The carriage slowly came to a stop, and the four people stepped off one by one. At this time, a richly dressed middle-aged man was already waiting at the city gate.

"Your Highness, please follow me. The Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony is about to begin."

The middle-aged man strode forward to greet Xue Qinghe and spoke.

Xue Qinghe nodded, signaling the other party to lead the way.

This was Tang Shan's first visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the luxury and wealth here truly shocked him.

Passing through the city gate, a vast and flat grassland stretched out before you, seemingly endless. A neat and orderly bluestone road led straight ahead, dividing the verdant grassland and leading all the way into the depths of the sect.

As you walk along the main road, there are occasional side roads extending into the distance. According to the middle-aged man, each side road corresponds to a simulated training ground or a combat training ground, which is specially used by disciples of different martial spirits for their training.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples who came and went all possessed restrained auras, and while their strength might not have been top-tier, they were all, without exception, Soul Masters. If they had any common characteristic, it would be that their clothing was extremely luxurious, which showed that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School provided them with very generous treatment.

"This is the Seven Treasures Exchange, a place where the entire sect's wealth gathers. In terms of prosperity and wealth, it ranks among the top in the entire Douluo Continent."

A fork in the road stretched into the distance, and at its end stood another well-organized city—a city within a city, with its own unique commercial system.

"Ahead lies the true core of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School—Glazed Tile Mountain. All disciples who awaken the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, or the genius Soul Masters recruited by the sect from outside, reside here."

The group followed the middle-aged man and soon arrived in front of a majestic mountain.

Liuli Mountain is not particularly tall, but it possesses a dignified and imposing presence, stretching for countless miles. The entire mountain has been artificially shaped into seven neat layers; the higher one goes, the fewer the houses there are, but the more exquisite and refined they become.

Looking up at the mountaintop, a seven-story glazed pagoda stands majestically. The entire pagoda is made of rare glazed glass, which is crystal clear and lustrous. Under the sunlight, it shines with a magnificent and dreamlike light that dazzles the eye.

The steps leading to the top of the mountain are all carved from precious jade. The jade is warm and smooth with natural textures, which fully demonstrates the profound heritage of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School.

Stepping onto the steps, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that you're standing on gold soul coins.

Tang Shan was only slightly surprised before regaining her composure. As for the other three, in their eyes, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's extravagance was nothing special.

After all, one is the granddaughter of a Title Douluo, another is the true heir of the Spirit Hall, and the third sleeps on the Life Gold all day long.

The group climbed the steps and soon reached the top of the mountain, where the majestic seven-story glazed pagoda came into full view.

"Qinghe, you've arrived."

Ning Fengzhi had been waiting at the gate for a long time. When he saw Xue Qinghe and the others climb to the top of the mountain, he immediately greeted them with a smile.

"I've met you, teacher."

Xue Qinghe was elegant in his manners and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Sect Master Ning."

Tang Shan and Dugu Yan also bowed slightly, and Gu Yue followed suit with a gentle bow, but remained silent. Clearly, in her view, Ning Fengzhi wasn't worth her much attention.

Seeing that Tangshan, which he had been looking forward to, had arrived, Ning Fengzhi's smile deepened. But when he saw the stunningly beautiful Dugu Yan and the elegant Gu Yue, his smile faded slightly—the good news was that Tangshan had arrived; the bad news was that Dugu Yan and Gu Yue were with him.

Chapter 276 Nottingham Academy

Ning Fengzhi had to admit that Dugu Yan's unparalleled beauty was the most he had ever seen in his life. If it weren't for the fact that she was Dugu Bo's granddaughter, he might have been tempted to stage a "slave rescue" drama. As for why she became a slave, that's none of your business.

Dugu Yan's feelings for Tang Shan were obvious to everyone. If Ning Fengzhi wanted his daughter to marry Tang Shan, Dugu Yan was an insurmountable obstacle. Ning Fengzhi really didn't know how to get Tang Shan to take a liking to his daughter, who had a bit of a temper and was far less attractive than Dugu Yan.

With his mind racing, Ning Fengzhi led the Tangshan group into the seven-story tower and then hurriedly sent someone to find Ning Rongrong.

Although the seven-story tower is equally magnificent and exquisite, it is not ostentatious or extravagant at all. Instead, it exudes a sense of weight and solemnity accumulated over the years.

Two spiral staircases extend symmetrically along the tower wall, with simple and elegant carved railings and smooth lines, running from the bottom to the top of the tower, connecting the entire pagoda as one.

The first floor is an extremely spacious hall with a smooth, solid stone floor. In the center stands a Martial Soul Awakening Array with clearly defined and profound patterns. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's annual Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony is held in this hall on the first floor of the tower.

Today is not the usual day for Martial Soul Awakening, but as the sect leader's only daughter and the darling of two Title Douluos, she naturally has no problem activating the Martial Soul Awakening Formation on her own.

At this moment, besides Tang Shan and Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin was also waiting here. Sensing the group entering, he opened his slightly closed eyes, and two sword beams that seemed to be real flashed in his eyes.

Without giving Xue Qinghe and the other two a second glance, his sharp gaze was fixed directly on Tang Shan, who was following behind Xue Qinghe.

Feeling the piercing gaze, Tang Shan looked up and met it.

Two incomparably sharp wills erupted from the depths of their eyes, colliding fiercely in mid-air. One, carrying a boundless killing intent capable of shattering everything, was like an unparalleled sword that could destroy anything; the other, domineering and peerless, was like the supreme being of power descending, transforming into a giant axe that could split the heavens and earth.

Boom!

This clash existed only on a mental level, yet the invisible impact caused both of them to slightly change their expressions and let out a low groan.

This subtle yet remarkably obvious change immediately caught the attention of the other four people present.

Before Ning Fengzhi could even ask, Sword Douluo Chen Xin directly invited, "Kid, how about we spar after your Martial Soul Awakening is over?"

Xue Qinghe was slightly taken aback, not understanding why Sword Douluo suddenly proposed to spar with Tang Shan.

Just then, Tang Shan's voice quietly entered her ears: "Just now, Sword Douluo and I had a clash of wills, and we were evenly matched. Your Highness, do you think I should accept this sparring match?"

At the same time, Sword Douluo's voice transmission also reached Ning Fengzhi's ears.

“Fengzhi, I just had a brief clash of wills with this Tangshan. His will is no less strong than mine. I want to fight him later to find out his true strength.”

A flash of surprise crossed Ning Fengzhi's eyes. He knew better than anyone what terrifying potential it meant to possess a will no weaker than that of a Sword Douluo—it was the supreme foundation for breaking through to the higher Title Douluo realm. But Tang Shan was currently only a Soul Master. How could a Soul Master possess the willpower of a Title Douluo?

In response to Sword Douluo's gesture, Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly in agreement.

Xue Qinghe nodded in agreement. In her view, regardless of Tang Shan's victory or defeat, it would further increase her importance in Ning Fengzhi's heart. Even if this sparring match made Ning Fengzhi value Tang Shan more, it wouldn't matter. After all, even without this match, Ning Fengzhi already valued Tang Shan highly. One more match wouldn't make a difference, and one less match wouldn't make a difference either.

Gu Yue glanced at Chen Xin indifferently, her heart turning cold: if Tang Shan were to suffer even the slightest injury here, she couldn't guarantee that Sword Douluo wouldn't have five more deep, bone-revealing, hideous wounds on his body tomorrow.

"Dad, Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone and I are here! Who are they? And are you Tang Shan? You look good, you're good enough to be my friend..."

At the entrance, Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, led a beautifully dressed little girl into the room. The girl greeted everyone cheerfully as she entered, her voice clear and bright, but her next words instantly silenced the room, and everyone's expression changed.

……

The dirt roads in the countryside were uneven, making it quite strenuous for the elderly to walk. Fortunately, they finally reached their destination.

Elder Jack of Holy Soul Village, leaning on his cane, led Tang San through the gates of Notting City and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Ugh, I'm exhausted. It seems I haven't been active for too long, and my body is a bit stiff."

With one hand supporting his waist, Village Chief Jack was clearly out of breath.

Tang San ignored the panting old Jack and instead curiously looked around Notting City.

Although Tang San was already twenty-nine years old when he jumped off the cliff in his previous life, he had very little experience. He had been taken in by the elders of the Tang Clan since he was a child and had always lived in the sect. For him, the Tang Clan of Bashu was his whole world. He never knew what the outside world was like and was never curious.

This is also why he basically never inquires about outside information after being reincarnated in Holy Soul Village.

This was the first time in his two lives that he had traveled far from home, and also the first time he had come to the city, which had an enormous impact on his mind.

The bustling streets and the crowds constantly drew his attention.

"Little San, shall we go to Notting Academy to register?"

After his breathing had calmed down a bit, Village Chief Jack spoke to Tang San, who was looking around.

“Okay, Grandpa Jack.”

Tang San agreed. His most pressing need right now was to acquire a soul ring as soon as possible, and then break through to the second level of his Xuan Tian Gong. He could think about the rest later when his cultivation level improved.

After asking around, the two quickly found Notting College. It must be said that the city was indeed bustling; even though old Jack had brought out his most treasured and expensive clothes, he still exuded an unmistakable rustic charm upon entering Notting City.

If Old Jack was like this, Tang San was even worse. His tattered clothes had been washed countless times and were covered in patches. Combined with his obviously malnourished appearance, he looked exactly like a country bumpkin from the countryside.

"Hello, we are from Holy Soul Village. This is a work-study student at Notting Academy."

Old Jack respectfully handed the Soul Master information to the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper rubbed his hands together in front of Old Jack, but the old Jack, who was not young, did not understand these things and just looked at the other man expectantly.

"Humph!"

The gatekeeper, having received no benefit, was clearly impatient. He casually glanced at the Soul Master's information, then blinked, glanced again, and finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Gah gah gah! What did I just see! Gah gah gah! A useless spirit, Blue Silver Grass, with innate full spirit power! Gah gah gah! If you can't even make your forgery be more believable, a country boy can get away with a fake spirit certificate, but to claim it's Blue Silver Grass and innate full spirit power is just too much!"

The gatekeeper's loud, grating laughter drew the attention and gossip of passersby, who grew even louder after hearing the specifics of his mockery.

Old Jack's face flushed red with anger: "This is the Martial Soul Certificate that Master Su gave us, it's absolutely genuine."

"Hehehe! Master Su, do you think I don't know who the Spirit Hall has? You know, I've been a gatekeeper for three years now, and the Spirit Hall doesn't have a Master Su. There is a Hall Master Su, but he was promoted a long time ago and left Notting City."

Tang San was annoyed by the gatekeeper's grating laughter. He could clearly see that the gatekeeper was deliberately making things difficult for them because he hadn't received any benefits.

This person, who is corrupt, extorts bribes, and bullies the elderly and weak, is already courting death.

A cold glint flashed in Tang San's hand, and the hidden weapon he had just crafted, a sleeve dart, was already poised to strike, its target the gatekeeper's still-laughing mouth.