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

As soon as he finished speaking, the ground trembled violently like a drumhead, gravel tumbled down, and layers of soil surged. The tremors were like waves, each one stronger than the last, and every roar sent chills down one's spine.

Boom!

Before anyone could react, a massive, dark shadow that blotted out the sky descended like a mountain crashing down, completely enveloping everyone and blocking out all sunlight.

……

With a shimmering silver light, Tangshan and Guyue stepped out of the spatial passage and stood atop the tree canopy of the ancient tomb.

Their mental energy swept across the area, quickly locating the traces left by the Titan Ape. Tang Shan marked the coordinates, while Gu Yue handled the teleportation; the two worked together seamlessly.

"Why is this Titan Giant Ape running so fast? Judging from the direction it's heading, it seems to be heading towards the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest?" While teleporting non-stop, Gu Yue couldn't help but look at Tang Shan beside her, somewhat puzzled by the Titan Giant Ape's actions.

"I don't know either, but the action was so swift, could it be that he discovered the two of us?" Tang Shan fell into deep thought.

“Impossible. We concealed our presence perfectly; there’s no way he could have detected us. Besides, we were only tracking his aura, not directly pursuing his physical form. He doesn’t have the ability to sense danger and avoid it, so how could he have detected us?” Gu Yue denied Tang Shan’s guess, her silver eyes blinking as she showed a hint of curiosity towards the Titan Ape.

hum!

As spatial passages were continuously opened, the distance between Tangshan and Erming rapidly closed under the influence of Guyue's terrifying spatial abilities. Soon, he could see the moving "black mountain peak" in the distance.

"Gu Yue, once we close the distance a bit more, I'll give chase." Tang Shan's eyes flashed with a cold light as he watched the Titan Ape speeding along, kicking up clouds of dust.

Gu Yue gently raised her hand, teleporting the two of them a distance away once more, and asked with concern, "Can you handle this by yourself?"

"Don't worry, with the full boost and the second awakening of the Gold level, although there is still a gap in strength compared to the Titan Giant Ape, with the Soul Skill Self-Control, it shouldn't be a big problem to fight him to a draw."

“Okay.” Gu Yue didn’t try to persuade him any further. She believed in Tang Shan’s strength, and she also believed in the power she possessed. If Tang Shan were really in danger, rescuing him immediately would be no problem at all.

A flash of silver light appeared. At this moment, they were less than 100 meters away from the Titan Ape. At the same time, the Titan Ape also slowed down its pace.

"I'm going!" Tang Shan didn't hesitate any longer. After saying this to Gu Yue beside him, he leaped up, pushed his blood and qi to the limit, accelerated the circulation of his soul power, and opened all his soul rings!

……

Bang bang bang!

The footsteps were like thunderous drums, the massive body blocked out the sunlight, and the huge eyes were like two small suns, radiating a terrifying fierce light. The veins around the eyes were bulging, revealing the savage ferocity and domineering nature of a wild beast.

Its entire body is covered in thick, steel-armor-like fur, each hair as hard as iron. Its imposing figure resembles a towering mountain, with its shoulders and back arched like a mountain ridge. Its enormous ape paws are like a giant millstone, with claws as sharp as blades, capable of easily destroying anything in sight.

The Titan Ape suddenly stretched out its arms, its thick arms sweeping across the ground, snapping tree trunks in the process, and swathes of trees were brutally pushed aside. Its body slowly bent, looking down at the tiny humans from its high position, its fierce aura surging around it, as if the humans were looking down on ants.

Chapter 417 Tangshan "Arrives"

"Little guys, run! Old Zhao, let's hold him off!" The moment the Titan Ape appeared, Flander's expression changed drastically. Although he didn't recognize the spirit beast in front of him, its aura, which was even more terrifying than the spirit douluos he had ever seen, constantly reminded him that they were in deep trouble.

"Dean, we're not leaving!" Ma Hongjun shouted, his eyes bloodshot, as he unleashed a Phoenix Fire Line attack directly at the Titan Giant Ape.

"Yes, Dean, the Shrek Academy will never back down!" Tang San's expression was solemn as he searched his mind for information about the soul beast. At the same time, he decisively summoned Blue Silver Grass, which wrapped around the waists of his teammates to control them.

"The seven treasures are famous, firstly strength, secondly speed!" Ning Rongrong didn't have the impassioned enthusiasm of Tang San and Ma Hongjun, but her actions spoke volumes. She was a fearless witch, and since she was fearless, she wouldn't back down in the face of danger. Two amplified soul skills landed directly on the strongest Zhao Wuji and Flander, and soul power poured out like a flood.

"I have roots..." Oscar's lips moved as he quickly chanted a soul incantation, and he threw out sausages with different effects, distributing them to the Shrek Seven Devils and the two deans.

Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng also went all out, maximizing their amplification soul skills, their bodies swelled up a lot, and they rushed straight at the Titan Giant Ape. Even though they knew they were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, they did not hesitate at all.

Everyone was fired up, determined to fight to the death, except for Xiao Wu. Seeing the fervor of Tang San and the others, Xiao Wu gave an awkward smile and quickly signaled to the Titan Giant Ape, telling him not to hurt anyone.

Roar!

Zhao Wuji transformed into a giant bear, and Flander into a cat-owl. Facing the giant hand of the Titan Ape coming straight at them, they did not flinch in the slightest.

At Xiao Wu's signal, the Titan Ape glanced at the two tiny humans charging towards it, a human-like disdain appearing on its ugly face. Its right ape palm swept out, directly swatting Zhao Wuji and Flander away. Its fingertips grazed Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng, sweeping them aside as well. As for its left palm, it remained clenched into a fist, firmly protecting Xiao Wu's bunny inside.

With a casual flick of his wrist, he shook off the small humans, then opened his right hand wide, like a net, and went straight for Xiao Wu.

"Xiao Wu, watch out!" Tang San roared, his emotions collapsing instantly. He unleashed a barrage of hidden weapons, directly blocking the seemingly slow but actually swift giant hand. The Blue Silver Grass tied around Xiao Wu's waist instantly contracted, trying to pull her to his side.

Faced with absolute power, all struggles are futile. Tang San could only watch helplessly as the 100,000-year-old soul beast Titan Giant Ape approached Xiao Wu inch by inch, unable to do anything.

"Xiao Wu!" Yu Tianheng, who had barely managed to sit up, couldn't help but let out a hysterical roar. Overwhelmed with anger, he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

Even though Flander and Zhao Wuji reacted immediately after being swept away and rushed towards Xiao Wu, there was still a considerable distance between them, a distance that seemed like an insurmountable chasm, visible but unreachable.

Almost everyone was gripped by despair, except for Erming's target, Xiaowu. Seeing that she could temporarily escape the group, a faint smile appeared on Xiaowu's lips, but that smile froze completely the next moment.

……

The second awakening at the Gold level increased the base size of the Dharma Image World to a staggering 2400%. Considering the 2.2-meter height of the indestructible god state, when Tang Shan transformed into a giant, his own size had reached nearly 53 meters, which was roughly equivalent to the 16 or 17 stories of Tang Shan's previous life.

The first soul skill, Self-Control, is activated. Combined with the berserk amplification of the Gold-level second awakening, it directly elevates Tang Shan's control ability to 100%. 100% represents the current limit, representing perfect control of all cells, with every inch of muscle and every strand of power being precisely mobilized.

With the amethyst source amplification fully activated, the power surged within Tang Shan's body like a mighty river. His terrifying spiritual power seemed to coalesce into an invisible domain, spreading outwards from Tang Shan's body and locking onto all surrounding movements.

Like the grand will of a master of power, it is the core of the domain, further enhancing Tangshan's strength.

With multi-pronged thinking activated at full speed, and information constantly being gathered, Tangshan's grasp of the battlefield reached an unprecedented level.

Amethyst armor covered his entire body, and his enormous hand reached straight forward. Every cell in his body exerted its power at the same time, and the strands of power gathered into a surging river, giving Tang Shan's left hand boundless strength. He grabbed straight at the shoulder of the Titan Ape in front of him.

Crunch!

A hand landed on the giant ape's shoulder, then abruptly pulled back, accompanied by a grating sound of bones grinding together. To the astonishment of the Shrek Academy members, a giant as imposing as an ancient god suddenly appeared behind the Titan Giant Ape, grabbed its shoulder, and dragged the mountain-like, ferocious beast away.

So it was them. Tang Shan's observation skills were incredibly sharp, and with the help of multi-line thinking, he immediately understood the whole story upon seeing Tang San and the others. Combining this with the information about Meng Yiran, whom he had killed earlier, and the Peerless Dragon and Snake duo, he realized the current timeline.

However, the timeline has lost its meaning for him now. He believes that his strength is enough to create a completely different future, and the first thing he needs to do is to kill the Titan Giant Ape in front of him and make it his sixth spirit ring.

Boom!

Only then did the Titan Ape realize that he had been ambushed. He roared and slammed his right elbow straight back into Tang Shan's chest. The sound barrier shattered, the air surged, and even the space itself rippled, stirred by the immense power contained within.

Without clenching a fist or gathering strength, the right palm simply rose naturally onto the platform, and boundless power gathered in the palm.

Cellular-level control, requiring no effort to build up; every move is a condensation of all power.

Boom!

Elbows and palms collided violently, producing a deafening roar that shook the entire forest. Dark cracks appeared at the core of the collision between the two massive objects, and a violent shockwave swept outwards from the center where the two stood. Trees that could be embraced by two people snapped in their wake, thick layers of soil were torn off the ground, and gravel flew like rain. The entire surrounding forest shook violently under the impact of the enormous force, and the destructive power was terrifying.

"Old Zhao, take the children and get out of here! We can't handle this aftershock! Tang San, use Entanglement!" Flander suddenly woke up and, without bothering to continue watching the battle, roared and took flight. Tang San, who had been reminded by Flander, had already used Blue Silver Grass to link the group together and finally tied them to the cat-owl that Flander had transformed into, allowing him to lead the group away from this terrifying battlefield quickly.

The giant bear that Zhao Wuji had transformed into casually picked up Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng from the ground and ran away. He shielded the two of them in front of him, with their backs to the battlefield, to prevent the falling rocks from harming them.

Chapter 418 Battle Against the Titan Giant Ape

Rumble!

The air shattered, debris flew everywhere, and the aftershocks of the battle raged, snapping ancient trees and raising clouds of dust wherever they went.

The Shrek members fled amidst the terrifying aftershocks of the battle, not daring to linger for even a moment. The terrifying pressure emanating from behind constantly reminded them that the slightest hesitation could lead to utter destruction.

The group carried away by Flander breathed a slight sigh of relief. As they gradually moved away from the terrifying battlefield, a huge weight was lifted from their hearts, except for Xiao Wu, of course.

With her arm entangled by a strand of blue silver grass, Xiao Wu barely managed to turn around in mid-air, gazing worriedly at the turbulent battlefield: Er Ming, please don't let anything happen to you!

Xiao Wu never expected that Er Ming would suddenly encounter such a formidable enemy. The power contained within that giant was in no way inferior to that of the opponent, which made Xiao Wu feel a sense of hatred towards the amethyst giant.

“Alright, let’s rest here for a while. We can watch this battle between top experts, which will be of great benefit to your future cultivation.” Flander slowly lowered the altitude, allowing Tang San to use the Blue Silver Grass to fix the Shrek Academy group to the treetop. Then, he deactivated his Martial Soul True Body and landed beside the group.

The giant bear that Zhao Wuji had transformed into caught up shortly after. After tossing Dai Mubai and Yu Tianheng into the tree, he climbed up to the treetop and watched the earth-shattering collision in the distance.

"Dean, do you know the Soul Master who fought the Titan Giant Ape?" Tang San had already recognized the giant ape as the super Soul Beast Titan Giant Ape, but he didn't know what kind of powerful Soul Master could fight against such a formidable Soul Beast.

Flander didn't answer Tang San's question. Instead, he looked at Zhao Wuji with a serious expression and asked, "Old Zhao, why do I feel like this Amethyst Giant is vaguely familiar?"

Zhao Wuji stared intently at the earth-shattering collision between the two behemoths, his eyes filled with curiosity. Without turning his head, he answered Flander's question, "Boss, you are indeed familiar with this. I once fought with this amethyst giant, but I didn't expect his strength to grow so rapidly. With my current strength, I probably wouldn't last a single round against him."

"This power control is so exquisite! How did this monster manage to do that? There's no trace of exertion, yet it possesses boundless power—is that even possible?"

Ignoring Zhao Wuji's subsequent mutterings, Flander, having received confirmation from the other party, was left with only unparalleled shock.

Hearing is one thing, seeing it with your own eyes is another. From Zhao Wuji's certain tone, Flander had already locked onto the identity of the Amethyst Giant, who was none other than the once mighty prodigy who had been silent in recent years—Tang Shan.

It's normal for him to feel a sense of familiarity, after all, he personally witnessed the great battle between Zhao Wuji and Tang Shan. That towering, mountain-like physique and that magnificent, mysterious amethyst armor were all unique characteristics of the other party.

However, the amethyst giant he had just seen was vastly different from the one he had seen several years ago, which was why Flander dared not confirm it immediately.

"Dean, who exactly is he?" Xiao Wu asked, feigning curiosity, but deep in her eyes, she couldn't hide her anxiety and resentment.

Erming and she grew up together; it's no exaggeration to say they were childhood sweethearts. Now that Tangshan is attacking Erming, how could Xiaowu not feel resentful?

"Who is he?" Frande's tone was filled with unspeakable melancholy and emotion. "You must have heard his name. He is Tang Shan, an unprecedented genius among Soul Masters, a true monster!"

"Tangshan?" Dai Mubai murmured, his tone indescribably complex. On the surface, he seemed to have betrayed the Star Luo Empire, but in reality, he still maintained close ties with it. As far as he knew, his and his elder brother's fiancée had been taken away by this person. Although he had no feelings for him to begin with, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional when he learned of the other party's appearance.

"Tangshan..." Yu Tianheng felt a mix of emotions. His former classmate was now worlds apart from him. The other person was still dazzling, while he had embarked on a path of revenge because of the hatred between his sect. How could this not make people sigh?

"Tang Shan!" Ning Rongrong stared blankly at the terrifying battlefield in the distance, her heart still reeling from the shock—the battle between Tang Shan and the Titan Ape was no less intense than the battles she had witnessed between her two grandfathers. In other words, Tang Shan's current strength might already be on par with her two grandfathers—how could this be?!

Compared to the emotions expressed by these few individuals, the rest of the Shrek Academy members were filled with nothing but shock. How could they not be excited and thrilled to see a living legend before their eyes?

……

Tang Shan was naturally unaware of the profound impact his battle with the Titan Ape had had on the Shrek Academy students and teachers watching. At that moment, he was completely absorbed in this evenly matched fight.

The punches and kicks flowed with every movement, each strike imbued with the full power of the body. Once unleashed, this power was ever-changing, like a surging torrent—sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce, sometimes sharp, sometimes dull…

His power is ever-changing, yet possesses remarkable staying power. His fists and palms strike the Titan Ape, easily leaving deep wounds.

"You bastard! Human, you have angered me!" The Titan Ape roared, its voice echoing across the land. Its fist clenched, it aimed straight for Tang Shan's chest. At the same time, a yellowish-brown gravity field instantly expanded from its massive body, applying terrifying gravity to Tang Shan and slowing his movements.

With all his cells working together, Tangshan faced a fist that seemed like a giant hammer from heaven smashing down on him. He simply crossed his hands and protected his chest.

Boom!

Space twisted and contorted, and delicate black cracks began to radiate outwards from the point of impact. Tang Shan felt an extremely terrifying, pure brute force coming from his clasped palms, the power passing through layers, as if it would shatter him completely.

His body trembled almost imperceptibly like a wave, and the brute force was swiftly neutralized by Tang Shan's exquisitely skillful energy dissipation technique. All the power of his cells intertwined into a deep vortex, completely obliterating the terrifying energy contained in the Titan Ape's punch.

This is the terrifying aspect of cellular-level control: as long as the Titan Ape launches a pure power attack, and as long as the power in its attack does not exceed a certain limit, Tang Shan can neutralize it without injury thanks to his unparalleled control over power.

After neutralizing Erming's offensive, Tangshan launched his counterattack. The sudden attack from the gravity field only gave him a slight advantage at the beginning; with subtle adjustments to his cells, Tangshan quickly adapted to the feeling of fighting under immense pressure.

With arms like pillars reaching to the sky, it relentlessly attacked the Titan Ape's entire body. The Titan Ape could only manage to raise one arm to block, while its other arm remained clenched into a fist, firmly protecting Xiao Wu's baby rabbit.

Chapter 419 Tang San's Unbelievable Moves

Erming now deeply regrets his decision to bring Xiaowu's bunny along, which has led to him being forced to defend himself with only one arm and finding himself at a disadvantage. Xiaowu is currently observing from a distance, and Erming is determined not to allow any harm to Xiaowu's bunny.

However, things didn't go as planned. Tang Shan wasn't blind, so how could he not notice the trickery of the Titan Ape's other arm? With his massive body charging forward, all his strength gathered in his shoulder and arm, and he delivered a powerful Iron Mountain Strike directly into the Titan Ape's broad, hair-covered chest.

Boom!

The air seemed to wail unbearably, the air currents swirling wildly. Erming felt as if his chest had been struck by an indestructible long stick, his sternum creaking and a sharp pain shooting through his chest.

Bang bang bang!