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

As the sun rose to its zenith, Tang Shan finally emerged from that profound realization. At the same time, a pale black soul ring quietly appeared on Tang Shan's body, and waves of soul power emanated from him in all directions.

His first spirit ring was ten thousand years old. Tang Shan's emotions fluctuated for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. His previous understanding of the rules had given his mind a special baptism, making him even more calm and peaceful.

He raised his hand, without releasing any soul power or causing his blood to boil, but a special fluctuation enveloped Tang Shan's fingers. The next moment, his index finger underwent an astonishing change.

Similar to the transformation he underwent when he saw the god erupt, a dark, ethereal energy enveloped his entire index finger. The tiny muscles on his finger bulged as if inflated, swelling to the size of a carrot in the blink of an eye. Since the rest of Tang Shan's fingers and palm had not changed at all, the only finger that had changed now looked rather eerie.

The next moment, the swollen finger shrank back to its original size and quickly returned to normal, seemingly no different from before. However, only Tang Shan himself knew that the index finger at this moment was completely different from the original index finger.

That's a formidable barrier in terms of control—one is macro, the other is micro. Macro-level control is inevitably prone to oversights, while micro-level adjustments are incredibly precise, perfect, and harmonious.

The power that a single cell can unleash is negligible, but what about the combined power of countless cells? What if the power unleashed by cells didn't cancel each other out and wasted, but instead coalesced perfectly?

Even if Tang Shan only controls all the cells on his index finger, the power he possesses should not be underestimated.

The subtle, wispy power gathered and flowed into his fingers. Tangshan had never felt so clearly that his index finger was a whole.

hum!

The condensed power erupted, and the index finger transformed into a fleeting afterimage. A piercing whistling sound instantly appeared, and the air in front of the fingertip quickly became viscous and stiff. A thin but extremely fast airflow was instantly created and swept across.

Subsonic!

Tang Shan's finger had only casually flicked forward, yet the speed had already reached subsonic. Keep in mind, this was only without activating his soul skills or using any soul power amplification. If he were to use all those amplification effects, the energy unleashed would be unimaginable.

"Power rules, not bad!" A glint flashed in Tang Shan's eyes. This was the result of his understanding of those rules after his first soul ring advanced ten thousand years ago. Even without activating his first soul skill, he could actively control his cells. However, compared to his first soul skill, which directly controlled one-fifth of the cells in his body, he could only control a portion of cells the size of a finger.

Of course, this gain was merely incidental; Tang Shan valued more the changes in his soul skills after his first soul ring reached ten thousand years of age.

First Soul Skill: Self-Control, which can increase one's control by 40%.

Compared to the previous 20% increase, the effect has doubled. What would happen if it were combined with Silver-level or even Gold-level second awakening?

"You broke through to a higher level?" Gu Yue moved closer to Tang Shan, looking at Tang Shan's index finger with a serious expression.

Tang Shan nodded, glanced at the sky, and asked in surprise, "How long have I been cultivating this time?"

"Teacher, you've been cultivating all day." Zhu Zhuyun answered Tang Shan's question, sensing the subtle changes in Tang Shan's temperament. She was curious, wondering what breakthrough her teacher had made.

"A whole day, that's so long! I really didn't expect it. Thank you all so much for this time." Tang Shan's face showed a hint of apology. He had fallen into a deep meditative state rather suddenly, and they had most likely been by his side all day.

"I want to eat more delicious food," Gu Yue stated her request quite decisively.

"No problem," Tang Shan readily agreed.

"Teacher, your guidance in our cultivation is the best reward. As your disciple, it is my duty to protect you," Zhu Zhuyun said with a smile.

Tang Shan had no choice but to turn his attention to Zhu Zhuqing, his meaning clear: make any requests you have.

Zhu Zhuqing's cool eyes met Tang Shan's gaze. She hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Teacher, please guide my sister's cultivation properly. It seems that there was a problem with her internal martial arts just now."

Although Tang Shan felt that Zhu Zhuqing's request was a bit strange, he still agreed to the girl's request. He then turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuyun: "What's wrong with your internal martial arts?"

Gu Yue gave a timely reply: "Her martial soul seems to have reverted to its ancestral form, but her aura is also a bit off."

Faced with Tang Shan's questioning gaze, Zhu Zhuyun hesitated and said, "I don't feel anything unusual at the moment."

"Show me a set of Netherworld Killing Techniques." Compared to other people's descriptions, Tang Shan trusted what he saw with his own eyes more.

Zhu Zhuyun did not hesitate. After her martial spirit was attached to her, she immediately began to demonstrate her martial arts in front of Tang Shan.

With her tall and supple figure, she moved gracefully like a cat leaping in the night. Her tight-fitting clothes clung to her body with each movement, outlining her smooth and alluring curves. Her waist was slender, her hips were rounded, and her full, white breasts were even more eye-catching.

Every gesture concealed a deadly intent; sharp claws sliced ​​through the air, leaving chilling trails of death. A cold yet alluring aura surrounded her, utterly different from the pure sharpness of ordinary spirit cat martial souls. Crimson light flickered faintly in her heterochromatic cat eyes, and a touch of softness unconsciously crept into her brows. Her movements became increasingly mesmerizing and seductive, carrying a captivating and alluring charm.

Something definitely felt off. The more Tang Shan looked, the stranger his expression became. This wasn't a spirit cat at all; it was clearly a bewitching cat, an embodiment of the supernatural.

Swipe!

Claws extended forward, a flash of cold light. Zhu Zhuyun let out a long breath, a slight sweat breaking out on her body. A faint blush spread across her skin, making her already fair complexion even more radiant and alluring. After calming her blood and qi, she turned to look at Tang Shan, her eyes naturally shimmering with moisture. Her voice, still slightly hoarse and languid from the intense exercise, was even more seductive: "Teacher, how are you feeling?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, Zhu Zhuyun realized they were inappropriate, yet she had said them so naturally, which was truly strange.

Tang Shan clearly didn't notice the strangeness in the girl's words. He pondered for a moment before speaking: "It seems that your martial soul has indeed begun to revert to its ancestral form. This may also be related to your practice of internal martial arts. Your blood and qi are lively and resonate with your martial soul bloodline. It is the result of the combined effect of multiple factors."

The blood and qi of a Douluo are closely related to the bloodline of a Soul Master. The two can influence and nourish each other. Tang Shan speculated that Zhu Zhuyun might have been practicing internal martial arts, and this abnormality would have occurred after her blood and qi became active.

Tang Shan didn't take those evil and malevolent energies to heart at all. The current Pope was unharmed, one devouring a soul and the other dying.

As for being influenced by the Evil Martial Soul, as long as one hasn't taken the final step, controlling it shouldn't be too difficult. We can continue to refer to the Pope for this point.

P.S.: Two updates today. Outline review; time is about to accelerate. Also, the next soul beast has been prophesied, but it's not a super legendary soul beast. This has been mentioned before; you can guess the soul beast's identity and soul skill effects. Hint: this time it should also be a bug-like soul skill, but it's the type that shines later in the game.

Chapter 355 Tangshan, the City That Was Reverse-Forced

Tang Shan's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a calming power, which completely relaxed Zhu Zhuyun, who was initially a little nervous, and her eyebrows and eyes relaxed slightly.

"Alright, it's getting late. Let's go downstairs first, and we can talk about it later."

The three women didn't object and obediently followed Tang Shan down the stairs, surging into the crowd of people in Jiangtian City.

As night deepened, the sky unfolded a deep, inky blue, with countless stars twinkling in the distance. Soft, shimmering sunlight streamed through the window, gently illuminating the face of the girl sitting by the windowsill. The interplay of light and shadow added to her mystique and ethereal beauty.

"Tangshan, have you grasped the rules?" Gu Yue hesitated for a moment before asking.

Meeting the girl's flickering eyes, Tang Shan nodded gently and told her everything he had experienced in the Soul Ring Space.

"That might be because the rules of heaven and earth drove the evolution of your soul ring core, and you took the opportunity to comprehend some of the rules, which should be of great benefit to your future cultivation."

Gu Yue parted her red lips slightly and expressed her speculation, but this time she did not use the excuse of family secrets, but stated it directly.

Tang Shan seemed to be deep in thought, but did not ask any further questions. Instead, he chose to believe the girl's "speculation." Now it seemed that the rule was basically related to the gods, otherwise Gu Yue would not have given him a special reminder.

Seeing the boy's complete trust in her, a complex emotion welled up inside her. The girl gritted her teeth and called out softly again, "Tang Shan!"

Tang Shan was taken aback, then looked up and met the girl's gaze: "Gu Yue, what's wrong?"

The girl didn't speak, but stood up straight, wiped her face with her fair hand, and the whole room seemed to brighten up in the next moment.

Her long, silvery hair cascaded down like a silver river, reaching her waist and hips, dazzlingly beautiful; her pupils, also a pale silver, seemed to hold the vastness of a galaxy, further highlighting the mysterious and dreamlike aura of this lovely girl.

Her features were exquisite and perfect, as if they had been carefully sculpted by the creator god. Her contours were soft yet elegant, and her long, thick eyelashes fluttered like the wings of a butterfly.

Her lips were glossy and luscious, with a delicate pale pink color and a smooth, even texture, giving one an irresistible urge to take a bite.

Besides her appearance skyrocketing from pretty and pleasing to stunningly beautiful and capable of causing the downfall of a nation, her temperament has also undergone a complete transformation. Previously, Gu Yue was cute and charming, with the freshness and softness of a young girl, but now she is ethereal and otherworldly, as if surrounded by a faint glow, distant and holy, unattainable.

"Are you Gu Yue?" Tang Shan asked hesitantly, and his hesitation was genuine.

Even though they were prepared, the sudden revelation of Gu Yue's true appearance still exceeded Tang Shan's expectations.

It's like a plum that was originally just pretty, but one day it suddenly breaks free of its seal and reveals a stunningly beautiful appearance. Who wouldn't be confused?

"It's me, this is my true appearance." The silver-haired girl pursed her lips, her fingertips curled slightly, and her ear tips turned a light pink. She nodded gently, her eyes darting around and avoiding the young man's gaze, a hint of unease hidden between her brows.

The sound has changed, becoming more ethereal and clear, and more pleasant to listen to than before.

Having spent many years together, Tangshan immediately noticed the subtle difference in the other person's voice, and his heart stirred slightly.

Silence returned to the room, and the two fell silent, unsure how to begin. Gu Yue had acted impulsively, revealing her true form, while Tang Shan had been caught off guard by the girl's sudden action, completely unprepared. Coupled with the overwhelming beauty of her appearance, he was still not fully recovered.

Wait, weren't we just discussing my spirit ring evolution and understanding of the rules? How come you've suddenly revealed the "truth" and are acting like you're going to lay your cards on the table with me?

Seeing the girl gazing out the window, her chin slightly tucked in, feigning aloofness and indifference, Tang Shan decided to take the initiative and break the tranquility.

"Gu Yue, how come you've changed so much?" Tang Shan forced a conversation and asked.

A flash of silver light appeared, but instead of a response from the girl, she launched an "attack."

Before Tang Shan could react, he felt a soft, warm fragrance fall into his arms, and then a strong force came from his chest. Caught off guard, Tang Shan fell directly onto the bed.

Two slender, white arms descended and rested on either side of Tang Shan's head. A stunningly beautiful face appeared before Tang Shan, its silver pupils devoid of any emotion, its brows and eyes slightly taut.

Tangshan?! Am I being reverse-engineered?

"My identity is very special, but you are not qualified to know why right now. I have more than one Title Douluo-level expert under my command, and I am indeed their master!"

The girl's tone was cold and authoritative, as if she were a supreme monarch issuing his command.

As expected, she was the Dragon King after all; the majesty and arrogance in her bones could not be concealed. Perhaps the Gu Yue she showed before was not her true nature, and the one she showed now was her true self.

However, all the dignified image crumbled with the girl's subsequent words.

"Give me some time, okay? When the time is right, I'll tell you everything!" Her cold expression softened in an instant, her eyes curving with warmth, like a blooming snow lotus, breathtakingly beautiful.

Tang Shan, who had been pondering how to deal with the "Dragon King's majesty," was caught off guard by the girl's sudden turn of events and took a while to recover. Facing her intense gaze, his response was simple: he gently raised his arm and pulled the girl into his embrace.

Gu Yue did not resist, but simply let her cheek press against Tang Shan's chest, her breathing becoming rapid, her ear tips turning slightly red, her eyebrows and eyes lowered to conceal the subtle joy and unease in her eyes.

The room fell silent again, with only the sound of their breathing clearly audible.

"I told you, you can tell me whenever you want, or you don't have to tell me at all." Tang Shan's voice was exceptionally gentle as he gently lifted the girl's cheek and looked directly into her silver eyes.

"Yes, I know, but I just felt it wasn't right to keep it from you." Gu Yue paused for a moment, then spoke slowly, with a sense of relief.

Tang Shan's lips curled slightly. Compared to Gu Yue, who would have to bear the blood feud of the soul beast race 20,000 years later, Gu Yue now had virtually no responsibility to shoulder. After all, the relationship between the dragon race and the gods was a murky affair, and it was extremely difficult to determine who was right and who was wrong.

As for soul beasts becoming gods...

Tang Shan's eyes were dim and unclear: "Breaking through all laws with force, once it reaches a certain level, it should be able to touch upon rules and such, right? At that time, could it be forcibly broken? However, even if it could, it probably wouldn't be that simple. After all, the Dragon God at his peak was a true supreme god-king. Although his strength has weakened after going mad, breaking his seal shouldn't be that easy."

"What are you thinking about?" Gu Yue asked, puzzled when Tang Shan looked at her for a moment and then seemed lost in thought.

Tang Shan refocused his attention on the girl in front of him and answered quite frankly, "I'm thinking about our future."

"Our future?" Gu Yue was somewhat surprised by Tang Shan's answer. She relaxed and lay down again, nestled in the young man's arms, her gaze blank and lost in thought, a sense of confusion about the future rising in her heart.

Gu Yue had no idea what the future held, after all, there was a world of difference between her and Tang Shan. If it weren't for a chance encounter, the two would never have crossed paths.

As Gu Yue pondered, her thoughts drifted away, and her breath settled into stillness. The sound of Tang Shan's heartbeat in his broad chest became the best lullaby, and her breathing gradually became even.

Tang Shan looked down at the girl in his arms, gazing at her exquisite face. He gently lifted his fingertips and tucked a small strand of silver hair behind her ear. He then closed his eyes, unusually refraining from cultivation.

……

The following morning, after Gu Yue revealed her true appearance, the initial astonishment and shock of the Zhu sisters upon their first meeting will be left aside for now. After this candid exchange, the atmosphere between Tang Shan and Gu Yue became increasingly harmonious, and the scenery and encounters they experienced along the way became even more colorful because of this mutual understanding.

After reaching the border between the two countries, the four of them crossed it directly and entered the territory of the Heavenly Dou Empire. The Zhu sisters accompanied them as usual, and Gu Yue did not stop them. In her opinion, since the two of them had already become Tang Shan's disciples, it was only natural for them to follow their master in their cultivation.

It can only be said that Gu Yue is still too inexperienced and has never suffered losses in this regard. If time could be traveled, the future Gu Yue would probably be happy to give her present self a profound lesson and solemnly remind her: "Those two sisters are acting a bit strange. You can't let them stay by Tang Shan's side."

However, time in Douluo Continent cannot be traveled; it can only move forward, towards the future.

……

The river of time flows ever onward, and before we know it, a year has passed, and the time the four of them spent traveling together is about to come to an end.

The reason is none other than that Tang Shan's soul power is already close to level 50, and he is about to become a Soul King. He needs to hunt a suitable soul beast and absorb a soul ring in order to break through smoothly.