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

Gu Yue was naturally unaware of Tang Shan's inner thoughts. Seeing that he hadn't been exposed, she was quite satisfied, and her eyes curved into crescent moons with joy.

Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang, who had barely managed to sit up, felt a surge of blood rise to their throats upon seeing the scene before them. They couldn't help but spit it out—Tang Shan and Gu Yue were no longer ignoring them; they were making them part of a play, which was infuriating.

Pfft!

Before anyone knew it, Meng Yiran, the granddaughter of the Dragon and Snake Goddesses, had climbed down from the tree and walked to their side. She knelt down on both knees, her face full of sorrow and pleading: "Please spare my grandparents' lives this once. I am willing to serve you by your side for the rest of my life."

Meng Yiran's appearance wasn't exceptionally beautiful, but she was definitely a beauty. Coupled with her deliberately displayed magnanimity and charming expression, she was incredibly attractive to most people.

"Tang Shan, it doesn't matter if you kill us, please spare Yi Ran." When Meng Shu saw that his granddaughter had actually run to Tang Shan, this evil star, his originally fearless expression turned into fear, and his eyes were filled with pleading. What a scene of deep affection between grandfather and granddaughter.

Gu Yue moved closer to Tang Shan, put her arm around his chest, and looked at the three people in front of her with interest, a faint smile on her lips.

Tang Shan walked up to the three of them and suddenly bent down, his face less than a foot away from Meng Yiran's cheek. His appearance was revealed to the girl without reservation, giving her a huge shock.

Meng Yiran hadn't noticed it from a distance, but now that she was closer, she realized how striking Tang Shan's face was.

"Tell me, is giving you the opportunity to serve by my side a reward or a punishment?" His voice was gentle and hoarse, with a touch of magnetism, and every word was clear. Meng Yiran felt her heart beating in sync with Tang Shan's words, and a faint blush crept onto her cheeks.

Gu Yue's smile froze slightly. Even though she knew Tang Shan wouldn't be affected by Meng Yiran's appearance, she still pinched the flesh on Tang Shan's arm hard. However, the force was more like a massage than a warning.

Tang Shan straightened up, his tone returning to its cold indifference. He looked at the dying Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang with a detached gaze, his voice devoid of any warmth: "The feud has been formed. Why should I let her go? What would I gain by letting her go? Just another enemy in the future?"

Meng Shu's face was filled with dejection, but his eyes were incredibly firm: "Tang Shan, I believe that with your talent, my grandson will absolutely not pose any threat to your future. I have hidden a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone. As long as you are willing to swear an oath with your martial soul to temporarily spare Meng Yiran, I will tell you where that hidden soul bone is."

Tang Shan twitched his lips, showing no interest in Meng Shuhua's promise. "Do you know how valuable it is to have the Silver Dragon King's coattails? Forget about ten-thousand-year soul bones, if I can completely acquire them, I might even be able to collect several sets of one-hundred-thousand-year soul bones."

“Promise him, I swear I can handle it.” Tang Shan was about to deal with the three people in front of him decisively when a clear and pleasant female voice rang in his ears.

He subconsciously turned his head and saw Gu Yue staring at him with a pair of innocent silver eyes, as if she hadn't said those words.

Although he couldn't figure out what Gu Yue wanted to do, Tang Shan still agreed to the other party's request. Putting aside whether swearing an oath with one's martial soul was actually effective, even if it did work, he believed in the Silver Dragon King's expertise in rules.

"Spare my grandparents, and I'll be your slave." Meng Yiran knelt down, moved between Tang Shan and her grandparents, her expression one of heroic composure as she faced her execution.

"What unrealistic dreams are you having? You want this kind of reward? No way." Gu Yue teleported Meng Yiran away with a single spatial teleportation, while Meng Shuze seemed to understand Tang Shan's choice, and a glint of light appeared in his eyes.

"I swear by my martial spirit that I will spare Meng Yiran this time, but I will kill her the next time we meet." Tang Shan declared decisively.

The next moment, a special feeling arose in Tang Shan's heart; there was something to it about swearing an oath with one's martial soul.

Meng Shu breathed a sigh of relief, remained silent for a while, and then recounted the location of the hidden soul bone. Tang Shan crossed his arms, pondered for a moment, and nodded gently.

Throughout, Chao Tianxiang looked at Meng Shu with tenderness, giving him 100% support for his decision.

"Alright, it's time for you to get going."

"Grandpa and Grandma!" Ignoring Meng Yiran's heart-wrenching cries as she rushed back, Tang Shan decisively slapped Chao Tianxiang and Meng Shu on the head with both hands. The surging force entered their brains, killing them instantly.

Ignoring Meng Yiran, who had fallen to the ground and was sobbing uncontrollably while holding the body, Tang Shan asked Gu Yue curiously, "What did you mean by what you just said?"

Gu Yue blinked her silver eyes and said matter-of-factly, "An extra soul bone can increase one's lifespan by a little. As for that thing, I have a way to deal with it."

“Silly boy, Meng Shu is lying. The Martial Soul Oath has no effect on him. After all, he is already a dead man. Any backlash will not affect him at all.”

Gu Yue's eyes widened. How could she have forgotten about this? Yes, so what if the Martial Soul Oath was broken? Meng Shu had already been dealt with, and the backlash wouldn't have any effect anymore.

After listening to Tang Shan's analysis, Meng Yiran, who was crying with tears streaming down her face, felt a chill run through her body and looked at Tang Shan with fear.

Tang Shan smiled gently: "Don't worry, your grandfather will be fine if he breaks his oath, but I will suffer the consequences if I break my oath. I have to admit, you have a good grandfather who protects you and makes sure I don't get any benefits. But be careful, I said, the next time we meet will be your death day."

After speaking, Tang Shan took Gu Yue's small hand, turned and left, while Gu Yue was caught in a dilemma. She once again seriously doubted her own "astounding" wisdom. Why hadn't she discovered such a big flaw?

Watching Tang Shan disappear from sight, Meng Yiran's heartbroken eyes revealed a deep-seated hatred. She was determined to take revenge. Even if she couldn't defeat Tang Shan, she could target his family and even his subordinates. However, she had to leave the dangerous Star Dou Great Forest first.

Just as he staggered to his feet, a light male voice rang out from behind him: "Hello, we meet again. Your death is imminent!"

Chapter 412 Gu Yue Takes the Initiative

The rules of Douluo Continent were simpler than Tang Shan had imagined. The reason he dared to use his Martial Soul to swear an oath was mainly because of the Silver Dragon King's understanding of the rules. The loopholes in his Martial Soul oath were very obvious. He originally thought Meng Shu would question it, but unexpectedly, the other party did not raise any objections, which was really beyond Tang Shan's expectations.

Meng Shu is quite old; it's impossible that he didn't notice the oversight in the oath. So there's only one possibility: the binding force of this martial spirit oath is stronger than imagined.

Tangshan was prepared to let Meng Yiran go this time. Just as Meng Shu said, with the other party's talent, there was no way she could pose any threat to him. It wouldn't be too late to send someone to deal with her after Gu Yue resolved the oath. In the end, he just tried to find a loophole and the rule oath became invalid. It was really bizarre.

"You, you said you'd let me go? This was sworn by my martial spirit, aren't you afraid of the backlash?" Meng Yiran looked at the handsome young man who suddenly appeared behind her with intense fear and disbelief, her body trembling slightly.

"I said that the next time we meet will be the day you die. This is our second meeting, and the oath is currently invalid against me." Feeling the sense of liberation from constraints in his mind, Tang Shan answered Meng Yiran's question with a somewhat strange expression.

Gu Yue, who was following Tang Shan, opened her mouth slightly. She found Tang Shan's method of breaking the rule oath incomprehensible. It would take her a lot of effort to help him break it, and it was impossible for him to do it so easily.

Meng Yiran's face was pale, but a cold light flashed deep in her eyes. Just as she was about to fight back with all her might, Tang Shan's palm was already at her throat.

Click!

A crisp sound of bones breaking rang out, Meng Yiran's body swayed slightly, and she lay on her back on the ground, lifeless.

"You already knew this method to break the Martial Soul Oath?" Gu Yue threw out a fireball, letting the flames engulf the corpses of the three generations of grandfather, grandfather, and grandson, while looking at Tang Shan with curiosity.

Tang Shan took the girl's small hand, turned and left with a smile on his face: "No, I mainly believed that you could cover for me, so I swore an oath with my martial soul. As for the loophole in the oath, I never thought it would have such a big effect."

I simply said that if I couldn't resolve things with her this time, you could easily take care of her for me; I also said I'd send her on her way next time we meet, so let's meet again immediately.

Tang Shan was "deeply impressed" by the sloppy writing of the rules and oaths and Meng Shu's intelligence. He never expected that his little bit of cleverness would actually work. He didn't know whether to marvel at the leniency of the rules of heaven and earth or at Meng Shu's wisdom.

"I believe you." Gu Yue was nothing like Tang Shan's relaxed attitude. The four words the young man beside her spoke so casually stirred ripples in her heart. What kind of unwavering affection could make someone choose to trust her the moment she made the suggestion? Moreover, Tang Shan later said that Meng Shu was simply lying. What did it matter if he swore an oath with his martial soul and suffered a backlash? As the saying goes, a person's debt is settled when they die. In other words, even though he knew it was a trap and he would gain nothing, he still stepped into it without hesitation.

Although the outcome was as expected, the trust in Tang Shan deeply touched Gu Yue's heart, making her hold Tang Shan's hand even tighter.

"What's wrong?" Feeling the slight increase in pressure on his palm, Tang Shan turned his head with concern, only to be met with a pair of silver eyes filled with complex emotions.

She exuded guilt, frustration, and lingering passion; her eyes sparkled with a captivating charm.

"Tangshan, love me!" Before Tangshan could react, Gu Yue lunged forward, pinning him to the ground and squeezing her body into his arms, fully displaying her affection.

Brigitte silently withdrew her mental energy from observing her surroundings, allowing it to spread out in a ring, thus avoiding the core area.

Xiong Jun grinned and asked Bi Ji beside him, "Tell me, if the young master is born, will he be considered a human or a soul beast?"

"Not so fast. Even if our master can't control himself, Tang Shan can. Don't underestimate Tang Shan's willpower. If he really wanted to be with our master, he wouldn't be so casual." Bi Ji shook her head helplessly. To be honest, she didn't expect her master to be so proactive. Luckily, they already had a thorough understanding of Tang Shan. Otherwise, she couldn't imagine what would happen to the soul beasts if their master fell in love with another human.

……

boom!

"You old bastard, remember to take a detour if you see your grandpa again!" A huge bear paw slammed onto the heavy tortoise shell, smashing the shell's owner out of the door and disappearing into the vast night.

Seeing their teacher slapped away by this burly middle-aged man, the students of Canghui Academy were so frightened that they lost their composure and ran out of the hotel without daring to linger for a moment.

Zhao Wuji let out a long breath, and the frustration from being beaten by Haotian Douluo dissipated somewhat. If Haotian Douluo's guidance had really been useful, he wouldn't have said anything, considering it as a special tuition fee for receiving guidance. However, the other party's control over his power was really poor, far inferior to Tang Shan's. Forcibly imitating him would easily lead him astray, so how could he not be frustrated?

"Old Zhao, come back for dinner," Flander said, glancing at Zhao Wuji who was still standing in the same spot by the door.

Shrek Academy and his group embarked on a journey to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt for spirit rings for Xiao Wu and Oscar. At this inn, a minor conflict arose with Canghui Academy because Ma Hongjun provoked a female student.

With their excellent teamwork, Tang San and the other students joined forces to defeat the Soul King teacher from Canghui Academy. Zhao Wuji then intervened and expelled them from the academy.

"Here they are!" Zhao Wuji strode over to the dining table, sat down next to Flander, and swept his tiger-like eyes over the Shrek Seven Devils. He said in a firm voice, "As the saying goes, those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre. We Shrek students must have this fearless spirit."

clap clap clap!

Dai Mubai led the applause, and the others followed suit, clearly agreeing with what Zhao Wuji said.

Ning Rongrong: What the Shrek Academy teacher said is true. Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre. I am the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the future successor. What is there to fear!

Tang San: That makes sense. A true man fears neither heaven nor earth. Even if the fat guy's flirting with that female student was a bit problematic, does that mean the female student was completely innocent? Putting everything else aside, dressing so provocatively, she deserved to be hit on.

Xiao Wu: Sure enough, the human world is just like the Star Dou Great Forest, I can roam freely as I please, I am still the fearless Xiao Wu.

Although they came from different places and had vastly different living environments from childhood, the Shrek Seven Devils were officially united when Zhao Wuji said, "Those who dare not cause trouble are mediocre." A formidable group was born at this moment.

Chapter 413 Sleepless Night

"Little monsters, you are the most outstanding group of geniuses I have ever encountered since I started this school. Your talents are unprecedented, your future is limitless, and your prospects are incredibly bright." After the applause subsided, Flander sat up straight and began to speak, his tone solemn and earnest: "I hope you will not waste your talents, but strive forward. We, your teachers, will also do our utmost to nurture you, to allow your talents to be displayed, and to send you to the pinnacle of the continent!"

Clap clap clap clap!

Flander's motivational speech was clearly very infectious. Even Tang San, who had lived two lives, was flushed and filled with passion. He didn't even notice that his hands were aching from pounding so hard. His mind was filled with Flander's resounding words: "I will stand at the top of the continent. If I establish the Tang Sect then, how glorious it will be. I will be worthy of the Tang Sect's predecessors."

"Alright, let's eat. Tomorrow, we'll go to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain spirit rings for Xiao Ao and Xiao Wu. Remember, you are a team, so you must help each other. Only when all fingers are clenched can they unleash their greatest power." Flander's voice was calm and composed.

"Yes, Dean!" the Shrek Seven Devils answered in unison, their voices booming and echoing throughout the entire restaurant.

The other diners in the restaurant had already noticed Tang San and his group. After all, the conflict with Canghui Academy had taken place in public. They didn't find their uniform responses exciting, but rather noisy. However, the lingering power from before was still there. Zhao Wuji, with his martial soul, had sent a Soul King flying with a single slap. His strength was so terrifying that the other diners simply couldn't afford to offend him.

The fact that Zhao Wuji could defeat a Soul King with just his Soul Power and Martial Soul means that he is at least a Soul Saint. They are just ordinary low-level Soul Masters. When faced with such a powerful person, swallowing their anger is the only option. Not to mention the middle-aged man sitting at the dining table with a face as thin as a shoe sole, who is called "Dean" and looks unfathomable.

After being injected with adrenaline, Tang San and his group ate faster, the clattering of bowls and plates echoing throughout the restaurant along with Dai Mubai and the others' loud conversation.

Many customers, unable to bear it any longer, stormed off. If they couldn't afford to offend them, they could at least avoid them; if all else failed, they could simply find another restaurant.

"Xiao Wu, time to eat!" Tang San noticed that his younger sister seemed to be in a bad mood and asked with concern.

As Yu Tianheng was enjoying his meal, his movements slowed slightly, and his gaze unconsciously drifted to Xiao Wu beside him.

Just as Tang San said, Xiao Wu was distracted at this moment, absentmindedly stirring the food in her bowl, her eyes wandering.

Tang San's call brought Xiao Wu's eyes back to clarity. She smiled sweetly, her face radiating maternal warmth. "Third Brother, it's nothing. I was just thinking about something."

That smile was so gentle, so genuine, so pure, without the slightest impurity.

Tang San was somewhat lost in thought, while Yu Tianheng stared blankly at Xiao Wu's gentle smile. Fortunately, the others' attention wasn't on the three of them, otherwise there might have been a spectacle to watch.

After everyone finished eating, they returned to their rooms according to their previously assigned teams. Tang San and Yu Tianheng shared a room.

After a quick wash, they lay down on their beds. Tang San's somewhat complicated voice drifted out, "Brother Yu, did you see Xiao Wu's smile when she was eating?"

Yu Tianheng's heart tightened, and his body instantly stiffened. He stammered, "W-what smile?"

Tang San was completely absorbed in Xiao Wu's smile, which was full of maternal radiance, and did not notice the strange tone in Yu Tianheng's voice: "That gentle smile, if she gets married and has children in the future, she will definitely be a good mother."

Yu Tianheng hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Tang San, do you like Xiao Wu? But don't forget, you've already sworn brother and sister." To be honest, Yu Tianheng didn't know why he had to come up with such a lame excuse. Let alone sworn brother and sister, his uncle was a perfect example right there in front of him.

Yu Tianheng was open-minded enough, but Tang San, who came from ancient times, did not have such bold ideas: Yes, they were siblings, destined to be together but not to be, so why should he have any inappropriate thoughts?

Seeing that Tang San didn't speak again, Yu Tianheng closed his eyes, preparing to rest, but Xiao Wu's beautiful image still involuntarily appeared in his mind.

To be honest, even Yu Tianheng himself didn't know when he fell in love. Perhaps it was after he completely broke up with Ye Lingling that Xiao Wu's liveliness and agility quietly took root in his heart, which was filled with hatred.

Unfortunately, he was born for revenge, and Tang San was a necessary support for his vengeance. He didn't want a woman to cause any setbacks to his revenge plan. The faces of the elders of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were vivid in his mind. Yu Tianheng quietly clenched his fists, firmly suppressing his personal feelings in his heart: I only regarded her as a substitute for Lingling. A substitute is not worth breaking with Tang San.

In reality, only Yu Tianheng himself knows whether it is a substitute or not. Once some suppressed emotions erupt, they will be like a raging flood, unstoppable.

……

While Tang San and Yu Tianheng were filled with distracting thoughts, Xiao Wu wasn't in much better shape.

Ning Rongrong, who shared a room with Xiao Wu, was already asleep, while Xiao Wu stared blankly at the ceiling.