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

Chapter 422 The Azure Bull Python Blocked

No matter how fierce the Titan Ape's counterattack was, it was all in vain. Don't forget that the Purple Crystal Origin Soul Skill also had another effect, which gave Tang Shan a powerful recovery ability at the level of flesh and blood regeneration.

So what if wounds reopen and new injuries keep piling up? With his terrifying self-healing ability, Tang Shan is already undefeated in the art of exchanging blows. Every wound from a direct confrontation heals rapidly under the effect of the amethyst essence. New flesh quickly grows where skin has rolled back, and the surge of blood and qi replenishes all the losses. No matter how powerful the Titan Giant Ape's fist is, capable of shattering mountains, it can never truly harm Tang Shan.

The Titan Ape wasn't a golden-haired lion-mastiff; he couldn't maintain peak strength even when severely injured. As the battle progressed, his counterattacks became increasingly feeble. Eventually, Tang Shan simply grabbed his opponent's massive arm and used it as a punching bag, relentlessly tossing and pounding it. His fate was sealed!

……

The distant roar and the unease rising from the depths of his heart caused the Azure Bull Python, which was holed up in the pseudo-Lake of Life, to rise up and go see what was going on.

A raw, youthful spark of electricity surged across its body. After letting out a roar that sounded like a bull's bellow or a dragon's cry, it coiled its long, serpentine body, preparing to strike.

Brush brush!

Just as it flew over the forest above the pseudo-Lake of Life, dense vines suddenly burst forth, and powerful spiritual energy spread from all kinds of vines, almost instantly enveloping the Azure Bull Python.

"You bastard, who are you!" Despite the surprise attack, the Azure Bull Python remained calm, for it was the ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest.

Dark clouds gathered, and azure lightning poured down like a torrential rain, mercilessly striking the now seemingly deep and eerie forest. Where the lightning struck, vegetation was scorched, and rocks shattered. The violent power of the lightning swept in all directions, and no matter what kind of formidable enemy lurked within, it would be no match for this all-out attack.

"Hey, why bother? Wouldn't it be better to just stay here quietly?" As a strange and eerie voice rang out, a middle-aged man quietly appeared above the forest.

He had long, dark green hair that reached the ground, and deep, dark eyes that were captivating. A huge, phantom-like demonic tree was faintly visible behind him, and the entire forest seemed to have become his domain.

Upon seeing the middle-aged man before him, the Azure Bull Python's pupils suddenly contracted, and it growled in a low voice, "Who are you? Why are you blocking my way?"

The Demon King, hands in his pockets, shook his head with pity as he faced the Azure Bull Python's questioning: "The Lord's seal is truly powerful; he even forgot the existence of us Star Dou Beasts. One Titan Giant Ape, one Azure Bull Python—two super soul beasts—might have reached the level of Bear Lord. Unfortunately, you two had an affair with that rabbit chosen by the gods; your fate is already sealed."

Seeing that the Demon King not only ignored him but also looked at him with pity, the Azure Bull Python, who considered himself the ruler of the Stars, flew into a rage and launched another ferocious attack. From this inexplicably appearing being, it could easily tell that Er Ming was definitely in trouble; otherwise, why would this person be stopping it? It must be that both sides were at a critical moment, and this was to prevent it from going to his rescue.

Azure lightning crackled around it, its body raging wildly. The Azure Bull Python unleashed its full power, its scales bristling and its massive tail sweeping across, causing the space around it to tremble slightly. However, against the ferocious beast, the Demon King, its struggles were futile. The Demon King didn't go for the kill; perhaps this soul beast would be useful in the future. It casually parried the Azure Bull Python's attacks, its gaze fixed on the distance, unable to help but admire inwardly: "What terrifying humans! To face a 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape head-on with the cultivation of a quasi-Soul Emperor. Such talent seems not much different from that of legendary soul beasts."

……

Since they share the same bloodline and the familiar aura they shared, Xiao Wu encountered no obstacles in refining the soul ring. In less than half an hour, she completely absorbed the thousand-year-old soul ring and successfully broke through to the Soul Venerable realm.

Opening her eyes, Xiao Wu was greeted by Tang Shan casually tossing his imposing figure like a rag doll. Still grieving the loss of her direct bloodline, Xiao Wu jumped up at the sight.

"Xiao Wu, you've successfully absorbed it!" Tang San's concerned words interrupted Xiao Wu's exclamation. Xiao Wu didn't answer, but jumped down from the tree and ran towards the distant battlefield.

"Xiao Wu, where are you going?" Tang San never expected that Xiao Wu, who had just absorbed the spirit ring, would suddenly go berserk and rush straight towards the terrifying battlefield with her head down.

Although he was somewhat surprised and uncertain, he still followed closely behind.

"What's wrong with Xiao Wu?" The other Shrek Seven Devils were also puzzled, but the camaraderie they had built up over this period of time made them choose to chase after her.

Zhao Wuji felt helpless and had a headache. He wanted to quit, but remembering the power behind these little monsters, he finally decided to follow them. Only Flander and Gu Yue remained in place.

Flander was also worried about his students, but he couldn't blindly follow them. The silver-haired girl who had suddenly appeared earlier was still there, and her purpose was unclear; he had to keep her calm and composed.

Flander rubbed his hands together, hesitant to speak, yet unable to utter a single word. Just as he finally decided to forcefully ask, he suddenly felt the pressure around him ease, the oppressive aura that had been enveloping him vanishing without a trace. He instinctively looked up, only to find that the stunningly beautiful silver-haired girl had completely disappeared. If it weren't for the slowly dissipating torrent of elements, Flander would have almost thought it was all a dream.

Gu Yue never took the Shrek Academy members seriously. The only ones who caught her attention were Tang San, the artificial chosen one of the plane, and Xiao Wu, the 100,000-year-old soul beast who had transformed into human form.

Gu Yue hadn't overlooked the deep-seated hatred Xiao Wu felt when she saw Tang Shan about to kill the Titan Giant Ape Er Ming after absorbing the spirit ring. If it weren't for the intimidation of the Asura God, she would have already swatted that ungrateful rabbit to death.

Although she couldn't take action now, she could still prevent her from attacking Tangshan. Seeing that the other party was heading straight for the distant battlefield, Gu Yue naturally had to keep a close eye on her.

……

Boom!

The massive Titan Ape, gripped by Tang Shan, collided violently with the towering mountain, causing rocks to crumble, dust to billow, and the immense impact to make the entire mountain tremble slightly. The Titan Ape struggled to lift its limbs, but only managed to raise them halfway before they slumped down again.

At this moment, his internal bones were largely shattered, and his internal organs were riddled with holes. If it weren't for the extraordinary vitality of a 100,000-year-old super soul beast, he would have already died.

Even if it were still clinging to life, it would be of no use. Even if Tang Shan didn't intervene, the Titan Ape's demise was inevitable, unless the Emerald Swan, Brigitte, intervened—but how could that be possible?

With his left hand still firmly gripping the Titan Ape's shoulder, Tang Shan withdrew his right fist and suddenly unleashed a powerful punch.

Punch after punch, without the slightest hesitation or doubt, Tang Shan simply repeated the cycle of punching, retracting, and punching again. Each punch was infused with powerful soul energy, striking the giant ape's body with a dull thud. The Titan Giant Ape's sternum had already collapsed and shattered, exposing a huge wound from which blood gushed, and its breath grew increasingly weak.

Xiao Wu, who had been rushing, finally arrived near the battlefield, but her steps involuntarily slowed down as she stared blankly at the majestic figure embedded in the mountains.

Chapter 423 Breakup

Pfft!

The fist penetrated deeper and deeper, shattering the Titan Ape's heart amidst splattering blood. Blood splashed onto Xiao Wu's face, but she was completely unaware.

The Titan Ape seemed to sense a familiar presence approaching and tried to turn its head, but it lost all strength halfway through turning its head. Its tense muscles instantly relaxed, and Tang Shan withdrew his fist and stepped back, blood dripping from his fist and leaving a bloody mark.

The Titan ape's corpse, having lost its power to sustain itself, slid down, its head drooping, like a fallen giant.

Tears streamed down her face silently. Xiao Wu's eyes were now bloodshot as she glared at Tang Shan, her eyes filled with a boundless hatred that even the waters of the five lakes and four seas could not wash away.

"Xiao Wu, are you alright? Why are you crying?" Just then, Tang San hurriedly caught up with Xiao Wu and saw a girl with tears streaming down her face.

"Hmm!" How could Tang San not notice such intense hatred? His towering figure stepped closer, and the dark shadow that blotted out the sky directly enveloped Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the Shrek Academy group that followed closely behind.

He leaned forward slightly, his sharp gaze sweeping over the group of people in front of him, making the atmosphere increasingly oppressive.

As a Soul Saint, Zhao Wuji possessed exceptionally keen senses. Sensing something amiss, he stepped aside, shielding the Shrek Seven Devils behind him. A forced smile appeared on his face: "Tang Shan, it's been a long time." His voice trembled slightly. Facing the towering giant standing before him, a full fifty-three meters tall, his heart was in his throat, fearing that a single slap from the giant would reduce these little monsters to ashes.

With a flash of silver light, Gu Yue teleported to Tang Shan's shoulder, her bright silver eyes fixed on Tang San and Xiao Wu. If Tang Shan were to attack this group of people, it would likely attract the attention of the Asura God of the God Realm, and she was prepared to revive her divine power at any time.

Tang Shan's gaze lingered on Zhao Wuji for only a moment before quickly shifting to Xiao Wu. He had already confirmed the identities of the group before him: Tang San and the Shrek Seven Devils, along with their teacher.

Recalling the Titan Ape he had just blasted to death head-on, and the hateful look in the eyes of the girl with the scorpion braid, the other party's identity was self-evident.

If it weren't for the fear of the unknown divine attention that might be behind Xiao Wu and Tang San, Tang Shan would have sent them away long ago.

The situation reached a stalemate. The Shrek Seven Devils, united as one, met Tang Shan's gaze without fear, their eyes filled with unyielding spirit.

call!

Flander flapped his wings and entered the center of the confrontation. A slightly embarrassed but polite smile appeared on his face as he looked sincerely at Tang Shan: "Is there some misunderstanding? If my students have offended you, I, as the dean, apologize to you." After speaking, Flander bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle without hesitation.

Flander's ability to read people was exceptional. The moment he arrived, he noticed that something was wrong. Facing Tang Shan, a terrifying being capable of directly killing a 100,000-year-old soul beast, he had no confidence to confront him head-on. Bowing down was the only option.

As for how he knew that the Titan Giant Ape was a 100,000-year-old soul beast, that's simple. He could clearly see the huge blood-red soul ring that had condensed on its body.

Tang Shan finally spoke, his voice booming like thunder, but his words carried a huge trap: "That little girl with the scorpion braid seemed to harbor a particular grudge against me, especially after I killed that soul beast. I wonder why?"

Tang Shan has decided to let Xiao Wu go for now. It's not that he's merciful, but dealing with Xiao Wu will inevitably lead to dealing with Tang San. Who knows how many troublesome things are behind Tang San? He has a promising future, so it's not worth fighting them head-on here.

Although I've chosen to let Xiao Wu go, it wouldn't hurt to sow discord a little. Don't you hate me? Then I'll just point it out directly, and how will you react then?

"That's impossible!" Before Xiao Wu could speak, Tang San, who was protecting her, denied it decisively. "Xiao Wu doesn't even know that Titan Giant Ape. How could she resent you for killing it? What's the point of hurting others and then trying to cover it up? Just come on, I'll be there to the end." His words were firm and resolute, his eyes filled with unparalleled determination and unyielding spirit.

Tang Shan deactivated his second awakening of his martial soul and his always-activated soul skill, causing his body to shrink rapidly. Gu Yue cooperated by landing on Tang Shan's shoulder and took out a set of trousers, teleporting them directly to Tang Shan's body. As for the top, Gu Yue said that her teleportation ability was not up to par and she was powerless to do so, and it was definitely not because she wanted to see more of Tang Shan's figure.

Tang Shan was completely unaware that the Silver Dragon King was eyeing him with lust. He walked unhurriedly to Tang San, looking down at him with a mocking smile: "A brain is a good thing, but unfortunately you don't have one." Inciting Xiao Wu's hatred would inevitably lead to a confrontation with Tang San. Facing the protagonist of the original story, Tang Shan no longer held back and directly confronted him.

"If I really wanted to get rid of you, I wouldn't need any reason, and you wouldn't be able to resist. Why would I fabricate a crime to frame you? Wouldn't that be redundant?" He glanced at the Shrek Seven Devils in front of him, his eyes filled with contempt. Apart from the original protagonist and the female lead, who were a bit of a problem, he didn't take the rest of the Shrek Seven Devils seriously at all.

"Tang Shan, you'd better think this through. If you mess with these children, you'll be in big trouble." Flander was clearly frightened by Tang Shan's threats and didn't hesitate to invoke the power behind the Shrek Seven Devils: "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's little princess, Haotian Douluo's son, and the Star Luo Empire's prince are among them. Are you sure you can bear the consequences if you really mess with them?"

"Haotian Douluo is nothing but a stray dog. Let him come if he dares! As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School..." Tang Shan's gaze lingered between Ning Rongrong and Yu Tianheng for a moment before he suddenly let out a cold laugh, "If they don't want to follow the same path as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School, they'd better behave themselves."

These words were like a thunderclap, leaving the Shrek Academy members stunned and speechless. What did Tang Shan mean? Could it be that the death of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Title Douluo was related to him?

Before Yu Tianheng, whose heart was pounding with shock, could even ask a question, Tang Shan, determined to break ties completely, continued his taunts. Since he couldn't take action because of Tang San's presence, he would take full advantage of the verbal conflict. He turned his gaze to Dai Mubai, his words carrying a deeper meaning: "The twin princesses are very pleasing and wonderful!" He had already broken ties with the Star Luo Empire, and their relationship had long since reached a freezing point. Tang Shan didn't care about the Star Luo princes at all. If Xue Qinghe hadn't not yet been the Heaven Dou Emperor, he would have already stormed into the Star Luo Imperial Palace. Now, without any titled Douluo in charge, the Star Luo Empire posed no threat to him whatsoever.

P.S.: A complete break – this is the author's reason for the conflict between the protagonist and the original protagonist, and it's not entirely mindless. The protagonist now fears only the deity behind him; he's fearless of everything else. Even if it's revealed that the demise of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is related to him, it won't matter much.

Chapter 424 Xiao Wu Under Suspicion

Even though he had no feelings for Zhu Zhuqing whatsoever, no man could tolerate Tang Shan's blatant taunts. Dai Mubai's face instantly turned bright red, his fists clenched, and he was furious to the extreme.

At this moment, the atmosphere between the two sides had already reached a freezing point. If it weren't for Zhao Wuji and Flander's forceful suppression, the Shrek members would probably have already lost their temper and started fighting.

Tang Shan's arrogant demeanor vanished abruptly, his eyes turning indifferent and cold: "We possess absolute strength, and dealing with you would be effortless for us. There's no need for us to slander you. Think about it yourselves: why does this student hate me so much? What deep-seated grudge do I have against her? And finally, why did the 100,000-year-old soul beast Titan Giant Ape suddenly appear on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest?"

After speaking, he ignored the Shrek Academy members and turned to walk towards the Titan Giant Ape that had fallen to the ground, preparing to absorb its 100,000-year soul ring.

Although the falling out with the Shrek Academy members was somewhat unexpected, the general situation was still under control: he pointed out Xiao Wu's problems at the beginning, then mocked them collectively, and finally sowed discord again. Since he couldn't take action against Tang San and Xiao Wu, Tang Shan believed that he had done everything he could.

As for revealing that the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's titled Douluo was related to him, so what? If the truth were to spread, no one would believe it. Even if Ning Fengzhi's suspicions led to his gradual estrangement from Xue Qinghe, it wouldn't be a big deal.

The Spirit Hall's Hall of Offerings and the ferocious beasts combined are enough to directly destroy the entire Douluo Star. This is Tang Shan's confidence. Coupled with his current strength, which is enough to directly kill the Titan Giant Ape, Tang Shan believes that he is already invincible in the Douluo Continent, unless an enemy comes from the sky.

After clearing his mind, Tang Shan's steps toward the Titan Giant Ape Soul Ring became lighter and lighter: In this world, strength is eternal. Whether it is hard power or soft power, as long as you are strong enough, all obstacles will vanish!

The Shrek Academy members watched Tang Shan depart, their anger barely contained. The brilliant genius had now become their enemy, a heavy weight pressing on their hearts like a massive stone. The blood-red spirit ring in the distance constantly reminded them of the terrifying existence they would be facing in the future.

At this moment, Tangshan's divisive tactics also came into play, or rather, he simply exploited people's fear.

Ning Rongrong was the first to attack Xiao Wu, her tone quite unfriendly: "Hey, what's wrong with you? How did you get us into so much trouble?"

"Xiao Wu, are you hiding something from us? If you have any difficulties, you might as well tell us." Dai Mubai's anger had subsided, but his seemingly normal words were full of malice.

The apparent contradiction between the Shrek Seven Devils' previous unity and their current disintegration is actually a normal situation.

The reason why they were united when they encountered the Titan Ape was not hard to guess. Faced with a sudden and unexpected event, their hearts were naturally united. Faced with such a formidable enemy and with little hope of survival, they chose to face it calmly rather than struggle to the death.

You may despise the Shrek Academy students' character, but you should never underestimate the inexplicable arrogance that has been cultivated within the academy. This is also why they are fearless in their battle against the Titan Ape.

But what if this sudden accident is no longer an accident? Tang Shan's words are truly thought-provoking. The Titan Giant Ape, which shouldn't have appeared on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, has appeared. And Xiao Wu's inexplicable hatred towards Tang Shan—these two points alone are extremely thought-provoking.

You shouldn't underestimate the arrogance of Shrek Academy students, but you also should never underestimate Shrek Academy's internal cleanup capabilities.

In the second era of the Douluo Continent, Xuan Lao's carelessness and laziness were attributed to the main team's mistakes after the first competition, which shows the prevalence of Shrek Academy's bullying mentality.

If things are still like this ten thousand years from now, how much better could they have been ten thousand years ago? Not to mention that Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai came from extraordinary backgrounds, and faced with Xiao Wu, who could be the source of all trouble, the two of them took the lead without hesitation.

Xiao Wu opened her mouth, but couldn't utter a single word. She never imagined that a mere hateful glance would bring her such immense trouble. Tang Shan's keen observation skills, in particular, far exceeded her expectations—his sharp question about why a Titan Giant Ape was on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest, combined with her hatred for Tang Shan, formed a perfect closed loop. This not only caused a direct split within the Shrek Seven Devils but also risked exposing her true identity. Even more alarming for Xiao Wu was the terrifying news she received from Flander: her beloved third brother's father was a Title Douluo. Did this mean her identity had already been exposed? If it had, why hadn't they attacked her?

Xiao Wu's mind was in complete chaos, and she remained silent. But Ning Rongrong had no intention of letting her go, and her true witch nature was revealed to everyone for the first time.

"Xiao Wu, speak up! Why won't you answer my question? It's impossible that the Titan Ape is your old flame, right? Human and beast, tsk tsk, you're really playing hard to get!"

The viciousness and cruelty of these words stunned the others. The gazes that had been fixed on Xiao Wu turned to Ning Rongrong in unison, their eyes filled with disbelief. They never expected that the little princess of the dignified Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could utter such explosive words. How was this any different from a shrew cursing in the street?

"Enough!" Tang San roared, unable to bear it any longer. He stood in front of Xiao Wu with his Clear Sky Hammer in hand and questioned her loudly, "How could you fall for the schemes of these villains so easily? Xiao Wu is my sister, she is everyone's partner, we are a group, how can you believe the words of outsiders?"

When Ning Rongrong saw the small black hammer in Tang San's hand, her expression changed. She stopped clinging to Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai also fell silent.

"Tang San is right. No matter what the truth is, we are a team and should stand together against outsiders. Let's not give some villains a reason to laugh at us," Yu Tianheng said loudly, standing firmly beside Tang San without hesitation, giving him his full support.

Tang San was deeply moved, his voice slightly hoarse: "Brother Yu..."

"Alright, now that this soul hunt is over, let's leave as soon as possible. The Star Dou Great Forest is fraught with danger, so it's best not to linger here any longer." Flander, who had remained silent all along, clapped his hands, his gaze lingering briefly on Xiao Wu before looking away.

He wasn't stupid, or rather, none of the people present were stupid. It would have been fine if Xiao Wu's problem hadn't been discovered, but after Tang Shan pointed it out, it became as obvious as it could possibly be. It's just that the others didn't have the power behind Dai Mubai and Ning Rongrong, so they chose to remain silent.

Flander knew very well that cracks had already formed among the Shrek Seven Devils, and they were difficult to heal.