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

Xue Qinghe pouted, reluctantly replied with an "Oh," and turned to walk slowly toward her room.

Golden Crocodile Douluo watched Xue Qinghe leave, shaking his head helplessly. Some things, you only learn your lesson after you've suffered a loss.

Golden Crocodile Douluo believed that once the little girl named Gu Yue conquered Tangshan, she would definitely leave a deep impression on Xue Qinghe.

However, the Gu Yue family is truly mysterious, having so many top experts. What is their background?

Recalling the towering blond giant and the vibrant woman he had encountered, Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression grew somewhat solemn. He pondered carefully but couldn't find any resemblance to any powerful force on the continent. "Hidden families, indeed, they've hidden themselves thoroughly enough," Golden Crocodile Douluo could only sigh.

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Wuhun City, Papal Palace

Ghost Douluo, Ghostly Demon, bowed slightly, quietly awaiting the Pope's next instructions. Recalling the news he had just received, even though a considerable amount of time had passed, the turmoil in his heart had not subsided.

To be able to slay a Soul Douluo as a Soul Master—what terrifying talent and what monstrous combat power! Indeed, I was right to gravitate towards the Hall of Worship. The Hall of Worship is the true future of the Spirit Hall!

Pope Bibidon was naturally unaware of the ghost's thoughts at this moment. She tapped her fingers lightly on the armrest of her luxurious chair, her face calm and revealing no emotion.

"Ghost, you may leave now." After a long while, Bibi Dong finally spoke, giving the order in a calm tone.

"Yes!" Ghostly replied, and with a flash, like a ghostly figure walking in the underworld, it quietly disappeared into the vast and majestic hall.

Bibi Dong opened her eyes, a purplish-black light surging within them. A strange smile curled at the corner of her lips, and madness and resentment filled her eyes.

"Truly a genius, only slightly inferior to Xiao Gang. Tang Shan, you've done a great job! You've made a name for yourself on the mainland again, and you've taken the honor that should have belonged to Xiao Gang. Excellent!"

An evil aura suddenly erupted from Bibi Dong's body, spreading in a ring and instantly engulfing the entire Papal Palace.

Qian Daoliu, who was praying with his eyes closed in the ancestral hall, frowned slightly and looked towards the direction of the papal palace: "What's wrong with that woman now?"

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The sunlight, faint and soft, filters through the layers of leaves, creating dappled patterns that gently fall on the grass and lake, swaying slowly in the breeze.

A gentle breeze carries the fragrance of grass and trees, bringing a refreshing coolness.

Before me lies a small, clear, azure lake. Its surface is as smooth as a mirror, with few ripples. The vast sky and the blazing sun are reflected in it, creating a seamless blend of water and sky that makes the lake appear even clearer and more transparent. Occasionally, tiny ripples spread out, shattering the light and shadow.

On the lakeside, four figures—one man and three women—sat side by side, each holding a fishing rod with long fishing lines extending into the water, the floats bobbing up and down.

Gu Yue lazily rested her chin on one hand, her eyes half-closed, and listlessly glanced around at her surroundings, her fishing rod dangling at her side, completely unconcerned.

Splash!

With a crisp sound of water, Zhu Zhuyun's fishing rod reacted first. The float plunged sharply, then bounced back up, bobbing violently up and down. Zhu Zhuyun paused for a moment, making sure the fish had taken the hook firmly, before suddenly jerking the rod with force.

Water splashed everywhere, and a large bluefish, as big as an adult's forearm, was hanging on the hook, struggling wildly with great force.

However, facing Zhu Zhuyun, who is now a Great Soul Master, no amount of strength could help. It was just an ordinary fish after all, and was quickly and steadily pulled to the lakeside. Zhu Zhuyun's nimble fingers detached the fish and threw it into the bucket next to her.

"I caught it first." Zhu Zhuyun's eyebrows curved slightly, and a bright smile spread across her lips, pure and touching.

Gu Yue's face instantly tightened, her previously nonchalant expression vanished, and her dark eyes stared intently at the fishing float. She never imagined that she would lose to a human.

"Tangshan, thank you so much for these past few days. I've never felt that life could be so beautiful, vibrant, and so rich and colorful." Zhu Zhuyun stopped fishing, stretched, and unintentionally revealed her stunning figure as she looked at the handsome young man beside her.

Tang Shan's gaze swept over the bustling figure of the young woman beside him. While marveling at the Zhu sisters' physique, he said nonchalantly, "It's nothing. The main thing is that your identities are special. Taking you along will cause some trouble for the Star Luo Empire. Why not?"

A warm and sincere smile bloomed on Zhu Zhuyun's beautiful face. After spending the past few days together, she felt that she had gained a considerable understanding of Tang Shan and knew what kind of person he was. Zhu Zhuyun estimated that even without the advantage of being the prince's fiancée, Tang Shan would most likely have agreed to give them a ride if she had asked.

Whoosh!

Gu Yue's ears twitched slightly, his tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, his eyes lit up, and he tightened his grip on the fishing rod slightly. Clearly, a fish had taken the bait.

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Time passed quietly, and when the sun reached its zenith, the four men, laden with their harvest, found a shady spot, lit a campfire, and prepared lunch.

Crackling sounds!

The crackling sound of burning firewood was incessant.

After scaling and gutting the fish, and seasoning them, Tangshan simply prepared the fish he had just caught, skewered them with iron skewers, and grilled them over a fire.

Flames licked the fish's body, and a fragrant aroma began to waft through the air. The three girls who had been waiting quietly nearby all turned their gazes toward the delicacy that was about to be born in Tangshan's hands.

Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing originally wanted to help out, but when Tang Shan saw that they couldn't even scrape off a scale properly, he decisively drove them away. Needless to say, these two were just like a certain dragon king—they were mainly responsible for eating, not for cooking.

Gu Yue had no objection to the Zhu sisters receiving the same treatment as her. What if they accidentally made the food worse than before when she was helping out? Gu Yue was serious about food.

With his unparalleled mental observation, Tang Shan could perfectly control even the most unstable campfire, maximizing the effects of the ingredients.

Soon, the fish were grilled and distributed to the three girls. They were already deeply attracted by the aroma of the grilled fish, and took a bite the moment they got it. Even though the fish had just come off the campfire and was still a little hot, they were reluctant to spit it out.

That's why they say the way to a woman's heart is through her stomach.

It was only the first time Zhu Zhuyun had eaten food prepared in Tangshan, and she felt an urge to stay by his side and not leave. There was no way around it; it was just too delicious, and she wanted to keep eating.

Even though the fish caught were all very large, enough to fill an ordinary person up, Tang Shan, who knew Gu Yue’s appetite well, did not stop cooking and grilled one fish after another.

The Zhu sisters then witnessed firsthand how the "giant" and the "dragon" ate.

When the two women were completely full, they devoured the dozen or so large fish they had caught, leaving only clean, neatly arranged fish bones.

Facing the somewhat strange looks from Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing beside him, Tang Shan, who was already used to it, said nonchalantly, "This is also a kind of cultivation method for me. The more I eat, the faster my physical fitness improves."

As Tang Shan finished speaking, a thought struck him, and the acupoints around his internal organs were stimulated, prompting him to accelerate the secretion of bile to aid digestion.

The subtle substances were extracted by the intestines and stomach, and quickly integrated into Tang Shan's blood and qi circulation, becoming nutrients for his body's growth.

"It can actually enhance physical fitness on its own!" Zhu Zhuyun was somewhat surprised. She knew very well the importance of physical fitness for early-stage Soul Masters, as it was related to the upper limit of Soul Ring absorption.

Unfortunately, there are very few ways to improve. Apart from relying on the long-term nourishment of soul power, one can only rely on some rare natural treasures for assistance. As for physical training, the effect is really mediocre.

Feeling the warm currents emanating from every part of his body, Tang Shan stood up, stretched, and his bones cracked with a series of popping sounds. He looked at the two sisters under the tree and said, "There's nothing surprising about that. If there are methods to cultivate soul power, why can't there be methods for cultivating the physical body?"

Zhu Zhuyun's eyes flickered, and she fell silent. Gu Yue, who had been feeling drowsy after eating and drinking her fill, suddenly sat up straight upon hearing their conversation, her little face full of curiosity: "You're going to try out the Divine Force?"

Tang Shan smiled and nodded: "To be precise, I achieved the ability to see the spirit without decay when I created the Primal Seal and shattered the void within my body. Now I want to try the explosive power of seeing the spirit without decay. I didn't try it a few days ago because my energy and spirit hadn't fully recovered, just in case. Now is the perfect time."

The concepts of essence, energy, and spirit can be broadly or narrowly defined. In the context of the Douluo Continent cultivation system, Tang Shan equates the narrow concept of essence, energy, and spirit with blood, soul power, and spiritual power; while the broad concept of essence, energy, and spirit corresponds to the overall state of the human body.

Although his Qi, blood, spirit, and soul power had recovered to their full potential long ago, his overall condition was not yet at its best. Tang Shan was still quite cautious. Even though he had already broken through to the Divine Realm, he insisted on waiting until his condition was perfect before conducting the experiment.

Chapter 348 Seeing Gods Without Getting Injured

What does it mean to see God without being corrupted?

The so-called "seeing God" is the ultimate transformation after the deep fusion of will and body. It requires the will to break through the emptiness between the mortal body and mind in order to truly enter this realm.

At that time, the control over the muscles, bones, skin, internal organs, qi and blood of the whole body was so precise that it reached a level that was unpredictable and could be moved at will. The endless spirit hidden in the human body was completely governed by the will and became the master of one's own physical body.

At that time, even an ordinary person without soul skills or soul power will be able to easily unleash nearly a ton of punching power, and walk on water as if it were an everyday occurrence.

It's important to understand that this so-called walking on water doesn't involve using special energies like soul power to support the body. Instead, it's about relying solely on one's own control over power, harmonizing with the water flow, and using pure skill to lift oneself up. Performing this miracle purely through physical control is so skillful that it's no exaggeration to say it's close to the Dao.

Seeing the spirit means taking a further step in controlling the body through the body spirit, allowing every inch of power to be precisely allocated without any waste; not being damaged means nourishing the whole body through the body spirit, repairing all hidden injuries and old damage, and ensuring that one's condition is always at its peak.

Tangshan created the Primal Seal, broke through his will, forcibly shattered the void within his body, and opened the connection between his physical body and mind, making his whole body transparent, like looking at the lines on his palm, with no hindrance in his body.

Unlike the explosive state of Dan Jin, which requires the condensation of Qi and blood to activate, Shen Jin, or the explosive state of Shen Jin, only requires a thought, because the body is completely under control and the power can be manipulated at will.

Boom!

An unyielding will erupted from Tang Shan, like an ancient and unyielding master of power!

The blood and qi surged and boiled instantly, and the heart contracted and relaxed rapidly, like the booming of a drum.

Splash!

A clear sound of flowing water rang out, the sound of Tangshan's blood and qi surging rapidly within his body. Waves of heat spread outwards from Tangshan's body, like a blazing fire of blood and qi.

Under the stunned gazes of Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, Tang Shan's body underwent an extremely horrifying change.

Tang Shan had experienced the power of a god's control before, thanks to his first soul skill. The power was incomparably strong, but he always felt that something was missing.

I didn't quite understand before, but now Tangshan has truly entered the realm of seeing the divine and being indestructible, and naturally understands why there is such a deficiency. It is the huge difference between completeness and incompleteness, between clarity and stagnation.

Card wipe!

The body expands rapidly, stretching out like an inflating balloon. Muscles bulge, tendons and bones stretch, and skin becomes tough and thick. Every potential hidden within the body is fully squeezed and activated, and a surging, vast power surges within, yet is perfectly controlled.

The fist was covered with dark veins, like a coiled dragon. The five fingers were as thick as carrots, with tendons tightly wrapped around them, making it look extremely fierce. The thighs were swollen and thick, like giant pillars supporting the sky, and the feet were large and thick, bursting the shoes and socks.

The specially made tough clothes were stretched to an unbearable tension, as if they would burst open at any moment. At this moment, Tang Shan was more like wearing a thick and tight layer of muscle armor than a demon muscle man.

His height increased to 2.2 meters, nearly 20 centimeters taller than when he was in his nascent stage. His physique became increasingly robust and imposing. If he were to activate his second soul skill, the "Law of Heaven and Earth," the difference in strength and size would be even more astonishing.

Of course, there was no rush to conduct the soul skill experiment. Tang Shan was currently immersed in experiencing this physical body, which he had almost perfectly controlled on a macro level, and carefully comprehending the wonders of every flow of power.

At this moment, he can actively control his heartbeat or stop suddenly, autonomously regulate the rate and strength, actively promote gastrointestinal digestion and absorption, and even precisely control a small portion of muscle fiber bundles to contract and relax individually. This is near-perfect physical control.

Of course, this is only limited to the macro level. More subtle regulation at the cellular and even gene levels is still beyond Tangshan's reach at present.

"Is this what they mean by 'undamaged even when facing gods'?" Gu Yue opened her big, round eyes, tiptoed forward, and looked Tang Shan up and down with her gaze. She couldn't help but ask, "How effective is it?"

Zhu Zhuyun gasped as she looked at the dramatic changes in Tang Shan. Even Zhu Zhuqing, who had experienced so much, was startled by Tang Shan's fierce and terrifying appearance and shrank back slightly.

While the power of the God's burst is indeed unparalleled, his rugged appearance is truly ugly. After all, his muscles are bulging and knotted, with hard lines, which is certainly not attractive. This ruggedness during the burst will probably last for quite some time. It may be until Tang Shan can control all the cells in his body that he can achieve both strength and appearance in battle.

Upon hearing Gu Yue's question, Tang Shan said in a deep voice, "My power is almost perfectly controlled, with no leakage whatsoever." After speaking, he slowly increased the distance between them, and then suddenly stomped his foot on the ground, unleashing a burst of power.

Internal martial arts are ultimately pure techniques for controlling power, not internal energy. Even if Tang Shan truly achieves cell control in the future, his ability to accelerate his advance will still rely on the interaction of forces. It's just that the aftershocks of power will be smaller and his movements will be more graceful.

Boom!

The ground trembled slightly, and after a deep, heavy thud, Tang Shan's massive and imposing figure suddenly burst forth, darting out with a speed that was completely out of character for his burly physique, creating a sharp gust of wind, leaving only a clear footprint deeply embedded in the ground with neat edges.

In the past, the footprint would have been surrounded by cracks, a result of incomplete control over power. But now that Tang Shan has reached the level of a god, he obviously won't make any mistakes. All the power in his body is poured downwards, and every bit of power is used effectively.

call!

With a powerful figure carrying a sharp airflow, he rushed towards Gu Yue. When he was about ten feet away from the girl, the force around him suddenly stopped, and his figure came to an abrupt halt. The scattered airflow swept outwards like a storm.

"This is extreme stop and extreme start, a further step in control of the body. The so-called body inertia no longer exists for me. As long as it is the power I drive myself, rather than external power, I can burst out at the limit speed at any time, and I can stop instantly. Of course, external power amplified by soul skills is not included."

Listening to Tang Shan's introduction, Gu Yue was only slightly surprised, after all, the effect was quite different from the overpowered abilities such as "Aware of Danger and Avoidance" and "Thousand-Mile Soul Lock".

Gu Yue could remain calm, but the Zhu sisters could not, especially Zhu Zhuyun—Tang Shan's burst of speed just now was comparable to that of an ordinary Soul King in her family. It should be noted that the opponent relied purely on his physical body and did not use his soul power or soul skills.

What's even more terrifying is its effect of ignoring the body's inertia, starting and stopping instantly without leaving a trace, making it the perfect supplement that agility-based Soul Masters dream of.

Zhu Zhuyun's eyes flickered, her fingertips gently twirling as she made her decision. However, it would be best to bring Zhu Qing along; how could she miss such an opportunity?

However, remembering what she was planning to do, Zhu Zhuyun's expression became increasingly conflicted, her ear tips turning bright red, the red spreading down her neck, feeling utterly ashamed, after all...

The night was as dark as ink, the stars had disappeared from sight, and the flickering campfire became the only source of light in the deep night.