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

Seeing that the person before her was not at all captivated by her beauty, Zhu Zhuyun's heart sank: Was this Crown Prince of Tiandou truly cunning, or was he really as the maids said, fond of men? It seemed she had to test him.

Hearing Zhu Zhuyun's remark, Tang Shan felt quite strange: it was nothing that the Princess Consort of Xingluo was standing with the Crown Prince of Tiandou, but what was most shocking was that the Princess Consort of Xingluo had defected, and the Crown Prince of Tiandou was an imposter.

The people present were in turmoil, but on the surface they remained calm. After the small disturbance, everyone's attention was focused back on Tang Shan, and they held their breath and waited for the next demonstration.

"This is Ming Jin!" Tang Shan clenched his right fist, stomped his foot hard on the ground, and channeled his power through his body. He punched the earthen wall in front of him, unleashing all his strength without holding back.

boom!

After a muffled thud, a dent the size of a bowl appeared on the earthen wall, and gravel fell down in a flurry, revealing the pure and fierce power.

"This is hidden force." After delivering a clear force, Tang Shan continued his movements without stopping, and then proceeded to demonstrate hidden force.

With a light touch, he slapped the earthen wall without making a sound. His palm seemed to sink right into it. When he lifted it again, a clear palm print was imprinted on the earthen wall. The palm print had countless tiny holes in the center, indicating that the force had penetrated the surface of the earth and stone and eroded deep into the wall.

"This is the Transformation Realm." Tang Shan casually threw a punch, which hit the earthen wall and made a slight thud. When his fist was raised, it left a somewhat strange fist imprint. The reason it was strange was that the center of the fist imprint seemed to have been slightly twisted, and the force was swirling and stirring inside the wall, forming a visible vortex mark.

Tang Shan didn't continue throwing punches. Instead, he pointed to the three different fist imprints and explained calmly, "These are the effects of the three types of force: Ming (明), An (暗), and Hua (化). The effects of the first two are very clear. As for Hua Jin (化劲), what I used was only one type of Hua Jin. Hua Jin means that the mastery of force has reached a superb level. Not to mention the vortex force I just used, I can also use tearing force and wave-like force. As long as the control of force is exquisite enough and there is a thorough understanding of force, one can create force that is unique to oneself."

The four nodded in unison. They were all at least at the Transformation Realm, and Gu Yue had even reached the Core Realm. Tang Shan's explanation of the three types of strength was very easy for them to understand.

"Next is Dan Jin. The core of internal martial arts is control. Ming Jin controls power, making it fierce and powerful; An Jin controls power, making it gentle and yielding; Hua Jin controls power, naturally reaching a state of divine mastery and doing as one pleases. Dan Jin, on the other hand, controls one's own Qi and blood!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Shan's blood and qi flowed like rivers flowing into the sea, instantly converging at the Shangqu acupoint and condensing into a large, round elixir of blood and qi. The elixir collapsed and exploded with a roar, causing Tang Shan's body to swell up. In the next instant, it expanded to a height of about two meters, with surging blood and qi filling his limbs and bones, and a surge of power welling up in his heart.

"After successfully grasping the Qi and blood during the first 'Embracing the Elixir', the subsequent 'Embracing the Elixir' is a means of explosive power. As for Dan Jin, the core of that power explosion is Dan Jin. The physical qualities are almost superhuman, and the power is tyrannical and domineering. Even the strongest Transformation Force cannot break through it."

With a powerful punch, the massive iron fist slammed into the earthen wall in front of it, accompanied by a loud whooshing sound. The entire swollen fist was completely submerged, cracks spreading rapidly, and the half-meter-thick earthen wall trembled slightly. The immense force made even the solid earth and stone tremble.

"Almost inhuman? Teacher, isn't that a bit of an exaggeration?" Zhu Zhuyun hesitated, after all, many Beast Soul Masters also had extremely strong physical attributes, but they didn't deserve such a title.

Tang Shan grinned, not immediately refuting, but instead took out several walnut-sized iron balls from his storage soul tool and distributed them to the group, asking in a deep voice, "Can you soften them by squeezing them?"

Apart from Gu Yue, the expressions of the others present changed slightly. Softening the iron ball was almost impossible. It wasn't that their strength was insufficient, but rather that the iron ball's structure itself was such that forcing it would only crush it.

Squeak!

A series of harsh metallic sounds rang out. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Gu Yue looking at them with an innocent expression. The iron ball in her hand had been squeezed into a flat and irregular oval shape, with the marks of her five fingers clearly imprinted on the deformed iron.

"Turning iron into mud is a unique characteristic of Dan Jin. Iron that can be easily crushed by brute force is no different from clay in the hands of a Dan Jin master."

Tang Shan picked up the iron ball in his hand and casually kneaded it. Unlike Gu Yue's previous attempt, there was no harsh metallic groan. The hard metal changed freely in his hands. With a flick of his wrist, the iron ball was torn in two as if it were a piece of clay. His control over flexibility and strength was perfect.

"This is a perfect combination of strength and skill. Most importantly, this kind of power is not unique to Soul Masters. Even ordinary people who have not awakened their Soul Power can still achieve the ability to crush iron into mud as long as they can cultivate to the Dan Jin level. You tell me, if an ordinary person possesses such power, it can be considered almost inhuman."

The Zhu sisters and Xue Qinghe remained silent, staring at the iron material that resembled clay, their hearts filled with turmoil, unable to calm down for a long time.

"Alright, this is the power of Dan Jin. Now it's Gang Jin." Upon hearing this, the four of them showed obvious anticipation in their eyes. Apart from Gu Yue, who had seen Gang Jin before, the other three did not know much about it. Even Gu Yue, who had seen Tang Shan demonstrate it, only had a vague understanding of its specific effects.

"Gang Jin requires perfect control over the power of Dan Jin's explosive force, then it is unleashed like Ming Jin, detached from the body and penetrating the opponent's body, then rampaging through the opponent's body like An Jin, only more destructive than An Jin. Then, embracing Dan Jin again, collapsing and exploding!"

Power surged through his limbs and bones. Tang Shan pressed his palm forward and stopped abruptly when he was still five feet away from the earthen wall. He unleashed a stream of air at incredible speed, which instantly penetrated the earthen wall. The next moment, a terrifying change appeared on the earthen wall.

The small area into which the airflow penetrated seemed to have been crushed by something terrifying, turning into dust and falling away in a flurry, even completely disintegrating the soil and rock structure.

"This is Gang Jin, which has powerful destructive force. If it enters the human body, it will directly crush the bones, flesh, and skin. No matter how strong one's physical fitness is, there will always be vulnerable parts in the body. Once Gang Jin enters, the consequences are unimaginable."

The four of them gasped in unison, gaining a clear understanding of the power of the Gang Jin. This kind of power could not be described by the phrase "similar to An Jin" alone.

"As for divine strength, it means breaking through the void and seeing the indestructible spirit?" Tang Shan hesitated for a moment, recalling the power of the Gang Jin just now, and an idea came to his mind.

"Divine strength is about perfectly controlling the body on a macro level and perfectly exploring the body's performance. There is no need for any explosive state like the Dantian. All changes are just a thought away."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Shan's body grew taller, expanding from two meters when he burst into Dan to two and a half meters. The performance of all his tissues was brought to its limit, and his aura became as calm and deep as a bottomless pit.

"As far as Shen Jin is concerned, all skills and all strengths have become instincts, such as the explosive state that requires Dan Jin to be released, and even Gang Jin."

With the combined effort of Tangshan's arms, a simple shake produced a series of sounds as if the air was being torn apart.

A continuous stream of powerful energy erupted, enveloping Tangshan's entire arm.

Tear!

The air crackled with a sharp, piercing sound as Tang Shan's arm suddenly lashed out, slamming directly into the earthen wall in front of him. Half of his arm instantly disappeared into it, producing only a soft thud. The force was restrained yet incredibly destructive.

"After reaching the realm of seeing the divine and not being destroyed, the Qi that originally required the Dan to be held and perfectly controlled to be released can be easily used, and it is no longer a single release, but a continuous release."

Withdrawing his arm and shaking it, Tang Shan's voice was calm yet powerful: "In internal martial arts, the higher you go, the greater the gap becomes, especially after the Dan Jin realm. Each level is an insurmountable chasm. If someone's physical attributes are stronger than yours, their fighting style will also be stronger. In the end, the gap will be much larger than a small one."

"Of course." Tang Shan changed the subject, a smile appearing on his face. "We are Soul Masters, with Martial Souls and Soul Skills. Internal martial arts can be used as a supplement to our own methods. We don't necessarily need to specialize in them. However, if we can achieve something in internal martial arts, it will definitely be of great benefit to our future Martial Soul cultivation. The two complement each other, and we can go further."

A brief silence fell over the training ground as the four absorbed the knowledge from Tang Shan's words. Through Tang Shan's demonstration, Xue Qinghe gained an extremely clear understanding of the different levels of control. To borrow a phrase from Tang Shan, it was enough to illustrate: the level of control at each level of internal martial arts is like an insurmountable chasm.

……

"Zhu Yun, Zhu Qing, come over tomorrow at noon. I need to talk to you about something," Tang Shan said to the Zhu sisters who were following behind him on the way back to the courtyard.

The two sisters were clearly puzzled, but they didn't ask any further questions. Instead, they nodded to indicate that they understood.

P.S.: The author is currently in a state of constant sit-ups, only one chapter today.

Chapter 365 Zhu Zhuyun's Tremendous Changes

"Teacher, we're here." The next day at noon, the Zhu sisters arrived at Tangshan's courtyard on time.

Zhu Zhuyun noticed two exquisite jade boxes on the stone table in the courtyard.

Before she could think further, Tang Shan pushed the two jade boxes in front of them, his voice calm: "There are two rather special rare and precious herbs inside, with extraordinary effects. You can take them and consume them."

"This..." The Zhu sisters hesitated. Although they hadn't seen the true form of that rare and precious material yet, based on their understanding of their teacher, what he gave them was definitely extraordinary and couldn't be as simple as just a "special rare and precious material."

"Take it, I have more of this," Tang Shan said nonchalantly. The jade box contained no ordinary rare treasures, but rather immortal herbs taken from the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire. He had quite a few in his storage bracelet; giving away two was nothing, after all, they were his disciples, and he should give them something good.

As for Gu Yue, Tang Shan let her choose for herself, and Gu Yue ultimately took the eight-petaled fairy orchid and ate it as a snack. Clearly, given the Silver Dragon King's transformation of her body, the eight-petaled fairy orchid was of little significance to Gu Yue, more so than its medicinal properties.

As for why the eight-petaled fairy orchid prepared for Su Yuntao ended up in Gu Yue's mouth, the answer is easy: Tang Shan felt that since his elder brother had already taken the Ice and Fire Immortal Grass, the Blood Cleansing and Withering Grass and the eight-petaled fairy orchid obviously wouldn't have much effect on him anymore, so there was no need to let his elder brother waste them.

The Zhu sisters finally picked up the jade box and slowly opened it. Instantly, a peculiar and wondrous aura wafted out. Inside the jade box were two plants that looked like works of art.

"Zhu Yun, what I'm giving you is the Blood Cleansing Grass, which cleanses your bloodline, tracing its origins and allowing for rebirth. Doesn't your martial soul show signs of reversion to its ancestral form? Perhaps it can help your martial soul completely revert to its ancestral form. However..." Tang Shan paused slightly, his voice becoming more serious, "Over the past year, you should have gained some understanding of the hidden characteristics of your own martial soul, which leans towards an evil martial soul. The effects after reversion are truly hard to say, so you should think carefully before taking it. If you hesitate, don't worry, I also have a Qiluo Tulip here, with equally powerful effects, which can also greatly improve your talent."

After introducing the medicinal herb to Zhu Zhuyun, Tang Shan turned his attention to Zhu Zhuqing, who didn't have a particularly high profile: "Zhuqing, what I'm giving you is the Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle. It can open up the eight meridians, nourish tendons and strengthen bones, greatly improve aptitude, and also significantly enhance soul power and the speed of soul power cultivation."

"Thank you, teacher." Compared to Zhu Zhuyun's hesitation, Zhu Zhuqing was much more straightforward, her clear black eyes examining the immortal herb in her hand with a hint of curiosity.

"Teacher, I've made up my mind." Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath, a resolute glint in her eyes. "I choose the Blood Cleansing Grass."

Tang Shan wasn't surprised by Zhu Zhuyun's choice. Leaving aside the immense allure of a Soul Master reverting to its ancestral form, Zhu Zhuyun's personality alone made her extremely adventurous. After all, without a spirit of adventure, how could she possibly have considered escaping the behemoth that was the Star Luo Empire with her younger sister?

"Alright, you can start absorbing now, so I can intervene promptly if anything goes wrong," Tang Shan nodded and said softly.

Tang Shan wasn't worried about Zhu Zhuqing, since she had taken the Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle in the original story. At most, it was a bit early, but there shouldn't be any major problems.

However, Zhu Zhuyun is different. Just from the name "Blood-Cleansing Withering Grass," you can tell it's anything but simple. After all, without "withering," how can there be prosperity? The effect of this herb is most likely to make the user experience a near-life-or-death rebirth, which obviously carries a certain degree of danger.

"Alright!" The Zhu sisters agreed in unison, sat down cross-legged, and began to consume the immortal herbs and refine their medicinal power. Subtle fluctuations of soul power emanated from them as Tang Shan spread his spiritual power, enveloping the two women within his spiritual range, constantly observing their condition.

Haw!

A crisp sound came from beside him. Tang Shan turned his head and saw Gu Yue swallow the eight-petaled orchid's stamen in one gulp, leaving behind a long stem.

The girl blinked her innocent big eyes, pulled the flower stem out of her mouth, and held it up to her eyes with some hesitation, clearly wondering whether to continue eating it.

Watching the girl's actions, Tang Shan asked hesitantly, "How does it taste?" To be honest, Tang Shan himself never expected that he would ask such a bizarre question one day. Instead of caring about the effects of the herb, she was concerned about the taste. It was simply outrageous beyond belief.

Tangshan's words woke the girl from her reverie. She tilted her head and pondered for a moment before saying earnestly, "The texture is not bad, but it doesn't have much flavor."

Tangshan: "..."

Time passed second by second, and the absorption of the medicinal power of the immortal herbs officially entered the right track: a layer of lustrous white light appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's whole body. With each breath, a large amount of heaven and earth energy continuously poured into her body. The fluctuation of soul power began to increase at an extremely obvious speed. Her skin became whiter and more crystalline, her temperament became ethereal and elegant, and her figure began to develop again.

Everything went smoothly for Zhu Zhuqing, but Zhu Zhuyun's process of refining the medicinal power was somewhat difficult. Her skin was already red, and the domineering medicinal power drilled straight into the depths of her body's origin, cleansing and purifying her blood, but the total amount was also decreasing rapidly.

His vital energy was rapidly draining away, and his entire body shriveled up at a visible speed. His once firm and full body quickly withered, and even the outline of his bones became faintly visible. It was as if he had aged decades in an instant, and his vitality was almost exhausted.

The martial spirit automatically possessed her body, cat claws extended from her hands, and a cat tail swayed behind her. An alluring and eerie aura unconsciously emanated from the girl, but her own energy was rapidly decreasing—her blood was decreasing significantly, causing immense damage to her body.

Tang Shan was already standing beside Zhu Zhuyun, constantly monitoring her condition. If her energy continued to decline, he would forcefully intervene to interrupt Zhu Zhuyun's process of refining the medicinal power.

Her fair and radiant skin gradually lost its luster, wrinkles quietly appeared, her pretty and upright figure withered, her long black hair quickly dried up, and her eyes turned a lifeless, snow-white color.

However, Tang Shan's tightly furrowed brows quietly relaxed, because he clearly sensed a strong vitality brewing within Zhu Zhuyun's body.

"Ah!" A clear, melodious moan escaped the girl's lips uncontrollably, her voice gentle and captivating, carrying a seductive languor that could lead one to ruin. A strange fluctuation emanated from Zhu Zhuyun's body, spreading outwards, and the life force brewing deep within her suddenly erupted.

The wrinkled, withered skin peeled away layer by layer, revealing the new skin underneath, white and delicate like the finest mutton fat jade, with a lustrous sheen; her figure was once again relaxed and upright, her curves becoming more exquisite and alluring, her snow-capped breasts becoming even whiter and higher, outlining a breathtaking arc that stretched her bodysuit so tightly it seemed about to burst.

All the dry, white, and short hairs fell out, and her jet-black hair grew wildly like an ink waterfall, falling to her waist and hips, smooth, shiny, and as deep as the night.

Her beauty was breathtaking and otherworldly, her eyes naturally possessing a captivating charm; every smile and frown was mesmerizing. When she opened her eyes, her scarlet vertical pupils did not appear fierce, but rather exuded a deadly allure, making it impossible for anyone to resist and become completely captivated.

As all the changes subsided and her consciousness gradually returned, the first thing Zhu Zhuyun saw was Tang Shan's concerned face.

"Teacher, I did it!" Her voice was a little hoarse, but it had a touch of charm, and her eyes were full of affection.

Tang Shan instinctively looked away, and the next moment, Zhu Zhuyun, who was sitting cross-legged, slumped to one side.

Tang Shan had no choice but to grab the girl's waist, lift her up and put her down, supporting her back with his left hand and her knee with his right, and he pulled her into his arms.

He cast a pleading look at Gu Yue, who was watching the show from the sidelines, only to be met with a pair of meaningful, bright silver eyes.

Tang Shan was truly speechless. He knew there was something wrong with Zhu Zhuyun's martial soul; after its ancestral awakening, it might be an evil martial soul. However, he hadn't expected the changes after consuming the immortal herb to be so drastic—not only was it strange, but it was also somewhat improper. That subtly alluring voice was truly captivating; it was normal for his emotions to waver.

In the end, Gu Yue still extended a helping hand and carried Zhu Zhuyun back to her room in Tang Shan's place.

Tang Shan breathed a sigh of relief and turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing, who was still in a state of cultivation. The way she absorbed the medicinal power was remarkably smooth and even, without any ripples, unlike her sister, whose absorption was full of ups and downs, yet "captivating".

The fluctuations in her soul power gradually subsided, and the girl reopened her eyes. She didn't immediately focus on the changes in her body, but instead looked around, her brows slightly furrowed.

Tang Shan naturally knew what the girl was looking for, and gently comforted her, "Zhu Qing, don't worry, Zhu Yun's martial soul has successfully returned to its ancestral form, but it has consumed a lot of energy. I asked Gu Yue to take her back to her room first."

Upon learning that her sister was alright, Zhu Zhuqing breathed a sigh of relief. She stood up and bowed deeply to Tang Shan: "Thank you for your guidance, teacher."

Tang Shan sighed, but didn't stop her. To be honest, Zhu Zhuqing did indeed look like a proper apprentice, but as for her sister Zhu Zhuyun, let's not even talk about her.

"Zhu Qing, how was the harvest? What level is your soul power now?" After Zhu Zhu Yun finished absorbing the medicinal power, she called out to him and then fell into a coma. Coupled with the physical depletion caused by the blood cleansing, Tang Shan had no way of knowing the changes in her body after consuming the immortal herb. As for using his spiritual power to probe her body, that would be too offensive and inappropriate.

Upon hearing Tang Shan's question, Zhu Zhuqing closed her eyes and sensed for a moment. Her usually aloof face revealed an uncontrollable surprise: "Teacher, you're already level 20, and you still have a lot of surplus soul power in your body. After obtaining a soul ring, you should be able to level up several more times."

Tang Shan nodded: "During your year-long travels across the continent, although some of your energy was diverted by traveling and practicing internal martial arts, it is still quite remarkable that you were able to cultivate to level nineteen. The medicinal power of the immortal herbs is formidable; the increase in soul power is merely a side effect. The vast majority of the medicinal power is definitely still stored within your body, waiting for you to slowly absorb it in the future."

"Now that your soul power has reached a bottleneck, let's prepare. We'll go get a soul ring together in a few days. Your sister should have reached her bottleneck too, so she can come along."

Chapter 366 The Soul Hunt Begins

When the Zhu sisters became disciples, they mentioned their soul power levels: Zhu Zhuyun was level 29 and Zhu Zhuqing was level 12.

During her travels across the continent, Zhu Zhuqing diligently cultivated. Although her innate soul power was low, and she had to devote a lot of energy to traveling and practicing internal martial arts, her soul power still increased by seven levels. After consuming the Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle, she naturally encountered a bottleneck.