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

"What a powerful will, what a powerful body!" The first thing Golden Crocodile Douluo noticed was Tang Shan's terrifying will, which had broken through again and reached the top of the continent. Tang Shan's willpower cultivation had far surpassed that of the two Douluos, Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, in the Hall of Worship, making him the undisputed ruler of the world.

Secondly, there's the change in the opponent's body. Tang Shan, who has swelled to a height of 2.2 meters, is no longer an ordinary person in the eyes of Golden Crocodile Douluo. Instead, he is a human-shaped weapon. All of his body's structures are designed to facilitate the transmission and explosion of power, giving him an overwhelming and domineering presence.

Boom!

Their wills collided with a deafening roar. Tang Shan and Golden Crocodile Douluo simultaneously stomped on the ground and exploded with power. Their burly bodies tore out strong air waves, their blood and qi surging, carrying their brute force as they charged towards each other!

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Chapter 363 Winning the Battle

His body lunged forward at breakneck speed, his blood and qi surging and converging in his palms, which suddenly swelled up like pillars supporting the sky, and he pushed forward abruptly.

The air was squeezed hard under his palm, quickly becoming viscous and heavy, but it never broke apart. The blood flowing all over his body was drawn together and poured into this palm.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's gaze darkened, and he transformed his palm into a claw to meet Tang Shan's palm that was pushing straight towards him.

Boom!

A deafening roar erupted, the air instantly collapsed and shattered, and a violent gust of wind swept in all directions, stirring up dust and debris across the training ground. The two sides continued their collision without pause, their moves relentless and ruthless.

With a sudden stomp of his foot, the hard stone ground cracked open, and the violent recoil was instantly dissipated. Leaning slightly backward, his left fist, carrying a gust of wind, smashed straight at the head of the Golden Crocodile Douluo, while his right hand, shaped like a sharp claw, tore at the opponent's arm with a sharp sound as if tearing through the air.

Golden Crocodile Douluo had not expected Tang Shan's counterattack to be so fierce and swift. He tried to raise his hand to block it, but the shockwave from the previous collision had not been completely neutralized. He could only tilt his head back with difficulty. His heavy fist grazed his ear, but Tang Shan scratched his arm solidly.

boom!

Tang Shan's claw strength is so ferocious that even if he were to grab a piece of heavy steel, with his current powerful physique, he could probably tear the steel in two.

No matter how powerful Golden Crocodile Douluo was, he was still made of flesh and blood. Even though his soul power had nurtured his unparalleled physique day and night, he was still scratched by Tang Shan's claw, leaving five clear red marks.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart tightened. He hadn't expected to suffer such a clear disadvantage in their very first exchange. He dared not be careless any longer and pushed his blood and qi to their limits. With the powerful speed amplified by his blood and qi, he finally managed to catch up with Tang Shan's attack speed.

With a burst of energy, his claws tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound, and went straight for Tang Shan's throat and chest. His fingers were filled with energy, and his muscle fibers were clearly visible, red with black, exuding a chilling and murderous aura.

The missed punch was followed by a downward press, precisely clamping down on the opponent's arm, while the other hand was clenched into a fist, colliding fiercely with the opponent's counterattack.

Bang bang bang!

The air exploded and roared continuously as the two clashed repeatedly, unleashing tremendous power. Their blood and qi surged and churned, and their momentum began to rise steadily.

Fists, palms, elbows, knees—Tang Shan unleashed a barrage of attacks like a torrential downpour. Even though Golden Crocodile Douluo managed to catch up with Tang Shan's attack speed, he was still at a disadvantage step by step and found it difficult to defend himself.

If the mystery of being indestructible upon seeing a god were merely a matter of slightly faster attack speed, it wouldn't be so difficult to achieve. This level is a fundamental transformation, centered on the mastery of power, from cultivation techniques to combat methods.

For those who have attained divine power, exerting force is no longer confined to physical structure; they can instantly gather all their strength into a single point and unleash their full power without reservation.

Every punch and kick from Tang Shan carried immense force, slamming heavily onto Golden Crocodile Douluo with overwhelming momentum, causing his blood and qi to surge within him.

Although Golden Crocodile Douluo's counterattack was equally nimble and swift, it lacked a smooth and effortless quality. He could only barely parry and block, and there were still obvious stutters between the transitions of his movements.

Heaven-Opening Seal, unleash!

With his hands turned upwards to form a mudra, his blood and qi surged into his palms like a torrent, his fingers swelled and thickened, and he pressed down with the power of creation.

Boom!

The Golden Crocodile Douluo was struck so hard that his body was forced to retreat uncontrollably, his feet leaving deep footprints several inches deep on the ground. Spiderweb-like cracks spread rapidly outwards from the footprints.

Tang Shan paused slightly, then stomped his feet again, leaving trails of afterimages. He clenched his fist and smashed it directly at Golden Crocodile Douluo.

There were no fancy techniques, no superfluous defenses, only the purest and most brutal clash of power. Golden Crocodile Douluo barely maintained his footing amidst Tang Shan's ferocious attacks, his burly body swaying precariously, falling into a complete disadvantage.

Tang Shan's offensive suddenly ceased. He lightly touched the ground with his toes, leaving a dent no bigger than an egg. He instantly retreated several feet and stood firmly on his feet.

"What do you think, Grandpa Golden Crocodile? Has the God-like Invincibility disappointed you?" Tang Shan did not rush to continue his attack, but instead smiled as he looked at Golden Crocodile Douluo.

Golden Crocodile Douluo gave a bitter smile: "I am far inferior to you. If it weren't for my superior blood and qi, I would have been defeated long ago."

"Does Grandpa Golden Crocodile want to continue?" After all, he was an elder, so Tang Shan couldn't press him too hard. Anyway, he had basically measured the boost that the Divine Indestructibility had given him, which could be summed up in four words: invincible fighting style.

"Fight, why not fight? I felt you were holding back earlier, so I let you use it. I'm also a practitioner of internal martial arts, and fighting you might allow me to glimpse a higher realm!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo was no joke. His soul power had already reached the limit of the human realm. Without knowing that he could condense a soul core, it would be extremely difficult for him to improve his strength further.

With the infusion of enlightenment, the martial soul also reached its limit, and the effect of improving mental power was not obvious. Creating a soul skill was too dependent on comprehension, and it was really difficult for the created soul skill to be effective on a Limit Douluo, after all, not everyone is Tang Chen.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's blood energy is second only to his soul power, and his internal martial arts also helped him break through his limits. Naturally, he has a pursuit of higher levels of internal martial arts.

However, the stage of developing human potential through the Core Formation is a huge pitfall—soul power nourishes and increases potential, while the Core Formation process diminishes it. Yet, to enter the cultivation of罡劲 (Gang Jin), one must exhaust all potential, thus creating a vicious cycle. Having inexhaustible potential is truly a bittersweet experience.

"Alright, then the kid won't hold back anymore, be careful!" Tang Shan shouted a warning, his burly body bursting forth once more, reaching Golden Crocodile Douluo at a speed far beyond his physique, almost instantly closing in on him.

He pushed the muscles and ligaments of the entire rotator cuff area to their limits, his arms flying like phantoms, countless fists overwhelming and completely engulfing Golden Crocodile Douluo.

"Rapid Arrow Attack!" This is the signature move of a certain martial arts king, unleashing a barrage of punches in a short period of time, like a dense barrage of arrows, with a chilling killing intent.

Although Tangshan did not know the original way of exerting force, seeing the divine power, all techniques were already useless to them, reaching the so-called state of no moves being better than moves.

For those who are skilled in martial arts, no matter how special their exertion is, it is all a matter of bodily instinct. The only difference is which exertion method is more suitable for their own will, which can better stimulate the body's deep potential and integrate their essence, energy, and spirit.

Bang bang bang bang bang bang bang!

Since Golden Crocodile Douluo said not to hold back, Tang Shan naturally did not restrain himself and unleashed his full power, pouring all his strength into every punch.

The punches came out like cannonballs, one after another. Golden Crocodile Douluo crossed his thick arms in front of him and tried his best to defend. His feet were firmly rooted to the ground, but he was still uncontrollably pushed back slowly by the heavy punches. He plowed two deep furrows in the stone ground, and the stones kept flying.

The attack instantly subsided, and his hands were folded in front of him, his blood and qi surging through them. His knuckles were as thick as carrots, black with a hint of red, and his murderous aura was restrained yet all the more terrifying.

"This seal is the Primordial Beginning!" Tang Shan's voice was steady as he suddenly unleashed a fist seal that was completely different from the Heaven-Opening Seal yet connected to it, containing boundless power, like the primordial beginning of the universe about to explode!

The Primordial Seal is different from the Heaven-Opening Seal—the Heaven-Opening Seal seeks a pure burst of power, emphasizing the burst itself and creating a massive impact; the Primordial Seal seeks compression and condensation, ensuring that no matter how powerful the force is, it still converges at a single point, without dissipating or overflowing.

This strike is not fast; it seems like an ordinary person could easily dodge it. Yet, this strike cannot be avoided, because the will of the power-dominant entity has already locked you in place, leaving you nowhere to escape.

Danger! Danger! Danger! Danger! Danger!

The instant the seal was released, an intense sense of crisis surged into Golden Crocodile Douluo's heart—an instinctive warning of danger and the need to avoid it.

He had a strong premonition that if he were to take the Primordial Seal head-on without any protection, he would either die or suffer severe damage.

hum!

A torrent of powerful soul energy surged forth from Golden Crocodile Douluo's body, condensing into a thick and sturdy soul energy barrier in front of him. The next moment, Tang Shan's fist imprint crashed down!

Even though it was hastily condensed, the soul power level itself was such that the defensive power of the soul power barrier was still not to be underestimated. However, under Tang Shan's Primordial Seal, this soul power barrier only lasted for less than a breath before it was shattered directly, and the violent fist imprint immediately slammed into the Golden Crocodile Douluo's arms covered with scales.

Clearly, at the critical moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo not only released his soul power but also allowed his martial soul to directly possess him, which shows just how great a threat Tang Shan's attack posed to him.

Boom!

The burly figure suddenly retreated, almost instantly reaching the wall, smashing it down. Bricks and stones flew everywhere, leaving two deep trenches in the ground. The flying debris and rising dust completely enveloped the Golden Crocodile Douluo's body.

"Did I use too much force?" Tang Shan fell into deep thought. As for Golden Crocodile Douluo, he was certain he would be fine. At the crucial moment, the double weakening effect of his soul power shield and martial soul possession had already neutralized most of the power of that attack. Even if the opponent hadn't reacted in time, Tang Shan was confident he could stop in time. He was that confident—he wouldn't be harmed even if he saw a god.

Heavy footsteps sounded, and Golden Crocodile Douluo emerged somewhat disheveled from the smoke. His soul power surged, shaking off the smoke and dust from his body, revealing his imposing, mountain-like physique once more.

"Good lad, this self-created soul skill is amazing, the power is incredible! I thought I had been hit by the Clear Sky Hammer's true form. This time, I have lost."

As Golden Crocodile Douluo finished speaking, his burly, towering body rapidly shrank as if deflated. His once taut skin was visibly covered with fine wrinkles again, and his once robust face, which resembled that of a man in his fifties or sixties, quickly aged. His skin returned to the dry, rough state it had before he broke through his limits, with wrinkles like old tree bark. His once black hair instantly turned as white as snow, and his life force suddenly weakened, making him look like a frail, dying man.

Tang Shan's lips twitched. Looking at Golden Crocodile Douluo's current appearance, he was speechless. Clearly, Golden Crocodile Douluo had gained a deeper understanding of how to accumulate vitality and conceal opportunities during this battle.

It may appear increasingly old and withered, but the energy it has accumulated will be earth-shattering once it erupts.

Moreover, this method of accumulating vitality always gives Tangshan a strong sense of déjà vu. Once the vitality is accumulated to a certain extent, will there be some kind of vitality revival and a second life?

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, are you alright?"

Tang Shan could see through Golden Crocodile Douluo's current state at a glance, but Miss Angel didn't have that ability—she knew that Golden Crocodile Douluo, being a Limit Douluo, couldn't possibly be seriously injured by Tang Shan, but she still anxiously walked to the old man's side and asked with concern.

P.S.: I made it!

Chapter 364 From Ming Jin to Jian Shen

"It's nothing, I just used some methods to suppress my life force," Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head and said to Xue Qinghe.

The old man turned his gaze to Tang Shan, his voice hoarse yet powerful: "Boy, when do you plan to go and obtain a soul ring?"

Tang Shan pondered for a moment and replied, "Let's rest for a few days first. This will be a good time to absorb the insights gained from this trip across the continent and integrate everything we've seen and heard along the way."

Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded and did not linger there. With a step, he disappeared without a trace, which made Zhu Zhuyun, who was secretly watching from the side of the martial arts arena, feel a chill in her heart again: What a mysterious powerhouse. What is his relationship with the Heavenly Dou Crown Prince Xue Qinghe? Why does Xue Qinghe call him grandfather?

"Zhu Yun, Zhu Qing, what did you notice in my exchange with that senior just now?" Tang Shan walked slowly towards the three women by the martial arts arena and asked.

Gu Yue quickened her pace, looked Tang Shan up and down for a moment, and nodded in satisfaction after confirming that there were no serious injuries.

Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing fell into deep thought.

Xue Qinghe crossed his arms in front of his chest, looking at the Tangshan believers with curiosity and interest on his face.

"Teacher, is it under control?" After a long pause, Zhu Zhuyun gave her answer.

Tang Shan asked with great interest, "What do you mean by that? Why do you say 'control'? You know, I've had most of my interactions with that senior colleague head-on."

"That senior also used internal martial arts when he fought you, Master. I am now at the Transformation Realm, and although I can't see the mystery of the Dan Jin, I can tell that in terms of fighting style, he is slightly inferior to you, Master. And that slight difference lies in the control of power." Ultimately, he was a Soul Master with unfathomable strength. Zhu Zhuyun was still a little restrained when evaluating Golden Crocodile Douluo. In fact, in her opinion, Golden Crocodile Douluo was basically suppressed by Tang Shan throughout the entire battle.

"In fact, the strength of Dan Jin compared to Hua Jin is not in the control of power, but in the control of Qi and blood. The reason why Dan Jin is stronger than Hua Jin is that after embracing Dan Jin, one will redevelop and the physical quality will undergo a transformation. Also, the brute force after Dan Jin explodes cannot be neutralized by Hua Jin."

You say you can't see the mystery of Dan Jin because a Dan Jin master's Qi and blood are under their own control.

"But you're right, the difference between that senior and me lies in control. The control at the Divine Realm level is far beyond what Dan Jin can match."

Xue Qinghe listened to Tang Shan's story and gained a lot, but she also had some doubts and couldn't help but ask, "Tang Shan, what exactly is the difference in your so-called control? Just from the description, I still can't intuitively understand it."

"How about I demonstrate for you?" Tang Shan suggested, glancing at the one "man" and three women beside him.

All four nodded in unison.

"Gu Yue, help me raise an earthen wall." To demonstrate, an aerial attack wouldn't be very effective; hitting a physical object would be much more visually clear and demonstrate the destructive power.

Gu Yue symbolically summoned her martial spirit. With a wave of her hand, a two-meter-long, two-meter-high, and half-meter-thick earthen wall rose from the ground, with faint earth element fluctuations emanating from it.

"Is this alright?" Gu Yuecan turned her silver eyes to Tang Shan and asked softly.

Tang Shan nodded and beckoned the four of them closer so they could observe more closely and avoid missing any details.

Gu Yue took light steps and arrived at Tangshan's right side. Xue Qinghe frowned slightly. When she arrived at the left side, the Zhu sisters had no choice but to stand on either side of the two.

Zhu Zhuyun was positioned close to Xue Qinghe. Recalling her plan, she couldn't help but turn to look at the young man beside her, her eyes filled with complex emotions: "To be honest, this person is indeed outstanding, but he is far inferior to my teacher. However, he is the Crown Prince of Tiandou, the hope for my sister and me to establish a stable foothold on the continent. Teacher, why aren't you the Crown Prince...?"

Xue Qinghe felt a little uncomfortable under Zhu Zhuyun's direct gaze, especially since the other party was staring intently at his face. He turned his head in confusion and asked, "Is there something you need?"

Tang Shan was also drawn to the commotion from the two men and stopped throwing his punch.

Zhu Zhuyun gave Xue Qinghe a stunning smile. Facing the somewhat surprised gazes of the others, she explained with a touch of emotion, "I just never imagined that one day, I, the princess consort of the Star Luo Empire, would stand alongside the Crown Prince of Tian Dou. It's truly a poignant moment."

Xue Qinghe was not tempted by Zhu Zhuyun's stunning smile at all. After all, she was a woman at heart, and Zhu Zhuyun's appearance was not at the level that could turn a person gay. She simply nodded symbolically in response to the other party's remarks.