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

The girl's little feet gently splashed the stream, creating ripples that spread outwards, carrying a touch of coquettishness and languor: "Maybe, anyway, I feel that your older brother has gotten used to her presence, otherwise the repair costs for breaking down the door every time wouldn't be paid by your older brother."

Tang Shan nodded thoughtfully. Come to think of it, his older brother's romantic history this time was truly remarkable: a love triangle, an age-gap relationship, and Su Yuntao being a teacher, making it a teacher-student relationship; Feng Xiaotian's "simp" nature; plus, he and Huo Wu grew up together, a classic case of childhood sweethearts losing out to a newcomer...

As Tang Shan pondered, his expression grew increasingly strange. He could only conclude that every protagonist possesses extraordinary qualities; Tang San was a human with a soul beast, and his relationship with his sister was unconventional. In terms of age, Xiao Wu should be three years older than Tang San, yet Tang San called her "little sister," and she responded so naturally—it was utterly shameless.

That said, Gu Yue is older than me, so...

Splash!

The girl gently kicked away the water droplets, sending them flying in tiny silver arcs through the air. A few splashed onto Tang Shan's face, the cool dampness interrupting his thoughts.

Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw Gu Yueyu pouting slightly, her cheeks flushed with a faint blush, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction, glaring at me angrily.

Tang Shan innocently spread his hands: "Gu Yue, what's wrong? Who made you angry?"

Her large, silver eyes blinked, a hint of reproach hidden in them: "I felt like you were thinking something very rude just now."

Tang Shan's lips twitched. How could a woman's sixth sense be more terrifying than my ability to avoid danger? Is that reasonable?

Although he thought this in his heart, Tang Shan would naturally not admit it on the surface, after all, he really didn't know whether a dragon cared about this kind of thing.

"I was indeed thinking some very rude things." Tang Shan chuckled, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and with a graceful leap, he instantly tackled Gu Yue to the ground.

Splash!

Water splashed everywhere, their warm bodies pressed tightly together, their breaths mingling and entwining. Gu Yue, who had initially wanted to offer a token resistance, quickly succumbed to Tang Shan's gentle and deep kiss. Later, she relaxed her body and actively reciprocated, their soft lips gently touching, and feelings quietly spreading in the water.

My clothes were already soaked through, clinging to my skin. The warm touch and strange scent permeated the air, making even the stream seem warmer.

Whoosh!

It has to be said that Tangshan and Guyue are almost a match made in heaven. At the critical moment, the two of them got up almost at the same time, sat up in the stream, and forcibly interrupted the flame that was gradually getting out of control and heading towards the edge of danger.

Their lips parted, and a strand of silver thread broke gently. Both of them were stunned, their breathing slightly rapid, not expecting that the other could stop in time.

They looked at each other, their eyes filled with affection, as if they both understood the feelings in each other's eyes. They embraced again, their foreheads touching, making contact once more.

The Star Dou Great Forest? This time! This time, I'll tell him everything when I go to the Star Dou Great Forest. Gu Yue's eyes flickered, and his consciousness briefly regained its clarity before sinking back into oblivion.

His restraint at the crucial moment became the key to breaking through Gu Yue's last barrier of heart, making her determined to tell him everything.

Tang Shan easily suppressed the restlessness in his heart. He believed that if he forced Gu Yue to give it to him, she would not refuse and it would not cause any hidden dangers to their future relationship. However, he was unwilling to do so. Perhaps some people would say he was being pretentious, but this was his insistence.

He has reached the state of seeing the incorruptible God, and will not be driven by physical desires. He desires the stirring of the heart and the stirring of emotions, not lust. If he were driven by the flesh, how would he be different from a beast?

……

Crackling sounds!

The burning bonfire emitted waves of heat, evaporating all the water droplets from his body. Tang Shan was shirtless, his shoulders and back broad and upright, his waist and abdomen firm and powerful, his muscle lines smooth and distinct, without a trace of bulkiness, lean and well-proportioned, every inch a perfect combination of strength and beauty, exuding a restrained yet magnificent sense of power.

P.S.: Wolf and Naruto, an unchanging combination, what changes is the people.

Chapter 392 A Morning Interlude

Her soaked clothes clung to her delicate body, perfectly highlighting her exquisite figure, with glimpses of her most alluring curves. Her slender waist was so small it could be encircled by a single hand, her curves soft and flowing. Strands of wet hair clung to her neck, further emphasizing her soft and captivating figure, and her eyes held a hint of mistiness.

"When are we going back?" Gu Yue pressed her body against Tang Shan without any hesitation, letting the heat from the firewood slowly evaporate the moisture from her body, making her fair skin even more translucent and alluring in the firelight.

Tang Shan felt that Gu Yue was playing with fire, but he had no evidence. He could only let the soft, warm fragrance cling to his body, the faint scent wafting into his nose and stirring his heartstrings.

"Let's head back slowly tomorrow. It might take some time to reach level 60 in cultivation, so there's no need to rush."

His hand gently rested on her slender waist, touching something delicate and smooth. Gu Yue's body trembled almost imperceptibly for a moment, then softened again.

"Can you handle the Titan Ape?" Forcibly diverting her attention from the large hand on her waist, Gu Yue asked calmly, but the blush on her pretty face betrayed her shyness.

Tang Shan gently stroked the fair skin with his palm, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "You can give it a try. After all, my strength has improved by more than a little bit during this period of time."

"If all else fails, aren't there still you seniors here? With your strength, dealing with a 100,000-year-old soul beast is a piece of cake."

"Mmm." Gu Yue responded softly, then remained silent, feeling the strong heartbeat in Tang Shan's chest, an unprecedented sense of peace spreading through her heart.

As night fell completely, the chirping of insects began in the forest, the evening breeze rustled through the branches and leaves, the campfire gradually died down, leaving only a few embers of warmth lying dormant in the ashes, and the cool moonlight filtered through the branches and leaves.

Inside the tent, Tang Shan looked helplessly at Gu Yue, who was clinging to him like an octopus, and there was really nothing he could do about her.

He had originally planned to cultivate that night, but now it seemed unlikely. Tang Shan didn't forcibly pull Gu Yue off him; he simply held her close and fell asleep.

……

The pale purple light gradually faded, and Tang San let out a long breath, feeling the slight increase in his spiritual power, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

He stood up, his feet moving with a ghostly, elusive gait, and quickly descended the mountain. He followed the winding path, and the main road came into view. A large carriage was parked by the roadside, and several figures could be vaguely seen washing up.

"Xiao San, where did you go just now?" Yu Xiaogang asked, his hands behind his back, his brows furrowed as he watched Tang San run out of the woods. He feigned displeasure.

Tang San's smile faded, and his tone became calm: "I went to exercise."

"Alright, Xiaogang, come and wash up too. We still have a long way to go." Flander suddenly appeared from the side, stepping between Tang San and Yu Xiaogang to prevent the two from arguing again.

Yu Xiaogang didn't say anything more, just glanced at Tang San, and turned to wash up.

"Dean, how many students do we have in total? What is the teaching arrangement?" Although he didn't have a good impression of Flander, Shrek Academy was ultimately where he would live for the next few years, so Tang San still wanted to find out more about it.

After seeing Yu Xiaogang leave, Flander secretly breathed a sigh of relief. When he heard Tang San's question, his expression froze for a moment, but he quickly came up with a suitable answer.

"Our Shrek Academy follows an elite strategy. We have a small number of students, but our teaching staff is extremely top-notch. Our teachers are at least Soul King level experts. We currently have three students, and each of them is one in a hundred."

Tang San didn't notice the guilty conscience in Flander's words. Instead, he was aroused by the promises Flander made: perhaps joining Shrek Academy was indeed a good choice.

"As for the teaching arrangements?" Flander stroked his chin. "Isn't your sister Xiaowu almost level 30? There's another student in the academy who's about to reach that level too, so let's go to the Star Dou Great Forest as your first lesson."

Tang San was somewhat surprised: "Dean, isn't it a bit risky to go directly to the Star Dou Great Forest, after all..."

Flander waved his hand confidently: "Tang San, don't worry. This time, with me and another Soul Saint leading the team, what risks could we possibly encounter? We're just searching for targets on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest. At most, we'll just brush against the edge of the mixed zone. It's absolutely safe."

Tang San's heart skipped a beat: With two Soul Saints leading the team, it was indeed much safer; Shrek Academy was truly extraordinary.

"Third Brother, come and have breakfast!" A cheerful voice interrupted Tang San's thoughts. Looking in the direction of the voice, he saw Xiao Wu, wearing rabbit ear hair clips, hopping and waving at him.

A genuine smile appeared on Tang San's lips as he strode over and took a small bowl from Xiao Wu's hand.

Yu Tianheng, standing to the side with his hands on his hips, was somewhat dazed. He remembered that many years ago, there was a girl who had accompanied him, just as charming and lively as Xiao Wu was now.

"Brother Yu, Brother Yu..." Yu Tianheng came back to his senses and saw Tang San looking at him with a puzzled expression, while Tang San was shaking a huge bun in his hand.

"Brother Yu, what happened to you just now? I called you for a long time and you didn't answer. This is my breakfast that I just heated up."

Tang San had a very good impression of Yu Tianheng. At a crucial moment, Yu Tianheng pointed out the correct way to cultivate plant martial souls, and Tang San called him "Brother Yu" sincerely.

"Thank you." Yu Tianheng took the steamed bun from Tang San, glanced at Xiao Wu squatting to the side eating a carrot, and his turbulent thoughts gradually calmed down.

After a quick breakfast and a short rest, the group set off again, heading towards Soto.

……

The soft morning light slowly seeped through the gaps in the tent, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees from the forest, disturbing the girl's sweet dreams. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes, her silver pupils still brimming with lingering sleepiness, carrying a hint of the hazy feeling of just waking up.

Gu Yue propped herself up and felt something was off about the texture under her hand. She subconsciously rubbed it and found it to be very elastic and full of explosive power.

Gu Yue's body stiffened slightly, and she subconsciously lowered her head, only to meet Tang Shan's somewhat speechless gaze.

She looked down and saw her small, white hand resting on Tang Shan's chest, his chest muscles clearly defined, exuding a certain fatal attraction.

Gudong!

A clear swallowing sound interrupted Tang Shan's words, which were about to come out. He looked at Gu Yue in surprise, wondering if there was something wrong with his ears.

Gu Yue was innocent; she really had no appetite for Tangshan, but for some reason, she instinctively swallowed just now, especially given the somewhat strange atmosphere.

As long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed. Gu Yue casually withdrew her small hand from Tang Shan's chest, as if nothing had happened.

"You're up. Are we heading back today?" Clearly, someone was trying to force a change of topic. The plan was good, but Tangshan wouldn't let her have her way.

Chapter 393 Returning to the Crown Prince's Residence

"Is it pretty?" Tang Shan sat up and asked jokingly, his eyes fixed on Gu Yue's stunning profile, not wanting to miss a single detail.

"It looks good." The girl nodded instinctively, her long eyelashes trembled, her cheeks flushed crimson, and her body stiffened completely in the next moment. Gu Yue then realized what she had just answered, and her ears burned with embarrassment.

hum!

A flash of silver light appeared, and Gu Yue teleported away instantly, escaping the deadly scene. Only a faint, ethereal voice, tinged with panic, remained: "I'll wait for you outside!"

After a quick cleanup, Tang Shan and Gu Yue left the camp and headed towards Tian Dou City along the official road.

Yuantian City is not far from Tiandou City. At their walking speed, they should be able to arrive before sunset.

Gu Yue quickly forgot about the embarrassing scene that morning: So what if he has a better figure? It's normal for me to be a little horny, right? As the Silver Dragon King's partner, it's only right that I touch him. After finding a plausible reason in her mind, Gu Yue moved closer to Tang Shan and placed her small hand in his palm.

Tang Shan smiled slightly, said nothing more, and led the lovely woman forward at a leisurely pace.

"Tangshan, how far do you think I am from achieving godhood?" Gu Yue asked curiously, tilting her head as she observed the passersby with her bright eyes.

"I don't know either. If her physical potential isn't fully explored, it will be very difficult to break through to godhood." Tang Shan didn't know when Gu Yue would be able to break through, or even if she could. After all, she had undergone the transformation of the divine origin, and her body was already fundamentally different from that of an ordinary person. Whether her potential could be fully explored was a real question.

After years of travel, Gu Yue's mental fortitude has grown rapidly, far surpassing that of ordinary people. The effects of worldly trials are no joke; love and hate, intrigue and scheming, bloodshed and turmoil...

She and Tang Shan observed quietly as bystanders, occasionally intervening and acting spontaneously.

The world, like a great dyeing vat, did not tarnish their souls; on the contrary, it made them even more clear and bright. With their will as their anchor, they allowed the world to refine them, and their spirits became increasingly pure and free.

As Gu Yue's will improves, Tang Shan's gains will only increase. However, his will has already reached level 98, and after so many years, he has only reached the peak of level 98. There is still a considerable distance to go before he can directly reach level 99 after breaking through the title.

The accumulation of spiritual understanding is already sufficient; what's lacking is a qualitative change, the release of all that accumulated foundation.

It might be an epiphany, or it might be a thrilling battle. Tangshan himself doesn't know when he will break through.

……

As the sun sets, the sky is filled with molten gold and cascading light, spreading across the tall and majestic city walls. The soldiers at the city gate stand tall and straight, the sunset glow sweeping over the edges of their armor, gilding the fine armor with a brilliant gold and red hue. The metal plates reflect dazzling light, making them appear even more imposing.

Queuing to enter the city was smooth sailing; the bustling crowds, accompanied by the lively atmosphere of fireworks, rushed towards us.

Tang Shan and Gu Yue didn't linger and headed straight for the Crown Prince's residence. Soon, the residence came into view, and the armored soldiers at the gate were even more elite and powerful, each with a robust build and sharp eyes, vigilantly scanning the passersby.

With the death of Prince Xue Xing, Xue Qinghe became the second most powerful figure in the Heaven Dou Empire after Emperor Xue Ye. This did not arouse Emperor Xue Ye's resentment; on the contrary, he seemed somewhat pleased with it.

The ancient times depicted in Douluo Continent and Tang Shan's previous life are quite different. In Tang Shan's previous life, it was a terrible thing for an ancient emperor to lose power. At best, he would become a puppet, with his imperial orders not being issued beyond the palace; at worst, he would become a retired emperor, losing his freedom and even being forced to commit suicide.

However, the Douluo Continent possesses extraordinary power, which, while making the imperial power less stable than in the world without magic, can still guarantee the emperor's safety to a certain extent after he voluntarily abdicates.

If one day Emperor Xueye decides he no longer wants to be emperor and wishes to pass the throne to Xue Qinghe, as long as there are loyal Soul Masters around, he will not have to worry about his future life being unfree.

Emperor Xueye seems to be planning to do just that. He has too many state affairs to enjoy himself. Now that he has finally found an all-around excellent successor, if Xue Qinghe's position were not so unstable, he would love to abdicate and go off to enjoy life.

Getting back to the main point, as Xue Qinghe's status and position rose, the strength of the gatekeepers naturally increased as well. Even before they got very close, Tang Shan easily noticed the difference between the soldiers and them; they were all Soul Masters.