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

"Unable to participate in group battles, how have you been training with the team all these years?" Gu Yue tilted her head slightly, looking at the Zhu sisters with some curiosity.

"It's mainly individual combat, mostly involving challenges above our level. Teacher Qin Ming said that since we can't achieve perfect teamwork, we should maximize our abilities." Zhu Zhuyun quickened her pace without making a sound, keeping pace with Tang Shan. It looked as if she and Tang Shan were a couple.

Tang Shan didn't notice Zhu Zhuyun's little scheme, or rather, it would be strange if he had. How narcissistic does someone have to be to think that a girl standing next to him means she's interested in him?

"How is your cultivation progressing with the deep fusion of your martial souls?" Tang Shan looked Zhu Zhuyun up and down for a moment, and vaguely got a sense of her condition.

The concept of deep fusion of martial souls was proposed by Tang Shan, but since his own martial soul was his own, this theory was useless to him, so he later abandoned it.

Although Tangshan didn't achieve much in this area, Su Yuntao, who was inexplicably chosen by the will of the plane, made rapid progress in this area. When they met the time before last, he presented a method that could be gradually cultivated and developed.

Since they were all family, Tang Shan didn't stand on ceremony. After obtaining the corresponding cultivation methods, he directly taught Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing the key points of deep integration cultivation, allowing the two to gradually awaken their martial soul instincts.

"It's alright. It greatly enhances combat experience. Basically, after activating the Martial Soul, you can actively enter that deep fusion state for a period of time." Zhu Zhuyun replied with a light laugh.

“I’m a bit lacking. I need to clash with my opponent and enter combat mode before I can actively engage in combat.” Zhu Zhuqing’s steps were light and she landed silently. After answering Tang Shan’s question simply, she fell silent again, like a silent shadow following closely behind her sister.

"Handsome, come and play!" Before Tang Shan could respond, a high-pitched, coquettish voice suddenly rang out.

As the sound faded, a hand covered in makeup reached straight for Tang Shan's right hand.

Zhu Zhuyun, who was located to Tangshan's right, turned pale and used her left hand to slap away the "unclean" hand.

"I've never even held the teacher's hand, and you think you can? What are you dreaming of?" Zhu Zhuyun glared fiercely at the woman with ill intentions. The aura of the Soul King flashed by, and the heavily made-up woman's expression changed. She slunk away.

Tang Shan reacted the instant the sound rang out, but Zhu Zhuyun's move was even faster than his.

"Zhu Yun, your reaction speed is not bad. By the way, where are we in this world?" Tang Shan praised, then carefully looked around at his surroundings, his expression somewhat strange.

Before him was a wide street with many pedestrians. He had only noticed the large flow of people when he turned in, but now, upon closer inspection, he realized that something seemed off about the street.

Disturbed by the woman, the other three also came to their senses. They weren't fools; after a quick observation of their surroundings, they naturally understood what the street was for.

"You picked a good spot!" Gu Yue lightly kicked Tang Shan with her toe. Tang Shan gave an embarrassed but polite smile: "It was an accident, purely an accident."

To avoid any further trouble, Tang Shan decisively released his aura, and his powerful spiritual energy circulated around him.

As soon as he released his aura, many men consciously withdrew their somewhat presumptuous gazes. A few stubborn soul masters, including Tang Shan, did not hold back. With a wave of his will, he directly subdued them, leaving them completely disoriented.

It wasn't that he was domineering, but rather that he was well aware of the three women's charm. If he didn't exert enough of a deterrent effect, who knew how much trouble might come his way?

"Let's get out of here quickly," Tang Shan called out, quickening his pace. If there were any truly insolent people around, he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't kill them, after all, he was a stingy person.

The three women didn't say much and followed closely behind Tang Shan. However, when they passed a luxurious Western-style building, Zhu Zhuqing paused almost imperceptibly.

Tang Shan, whose mental energy enveloped the surroundings, naturally noticed Zhu Zhuqing's subtle changes. After scanning with his mental energy and understanding what had happened, he was about to ask when Zhu Zhuqing caught up with him again.

Since the original owner hadn't said anything, Tang Shan pretended not to know anything. After glancing at the small villa, he led the three women out of this special street.

……

The immortal herb caused Zhu Zhuqing's martial soul to evolve to a certain extent, improving its quality, and the martial soul fusion naturally disappeared.

Although the possibility of fusion does not exist, there is still a slight attraction at close range, which also caught the attention of the unrestrained and carefree Dai Mubai.

"Boss Dai, you're amazing! You not only subdued those two twins, but you also conquered two other wildflowers."

This is a spacious balcony with a small round table in the center, upon which fine wine and delicacies are placed.

Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun sat around the table. Dai Mubai had a pair of women in his arms who looked alike, and the women in the arms of the other two were also quite beautiful.

"That's right, don't you know who I am? There are only four of them, it's a piece of cake." Dai Mubai's hands roamed freely while a smug smile appeared on his lips. Oscar and Ma Hongjun flattered him, but their hands were also not behaving properly.

"Boss, I heard you have a fiancée. Is it true?" After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, taking advantage of the other party's seemingly good mood, Ma Hongjun asked cautiously.

He wasn't trying to bring up something he didn't want to discuss, but when he had the conflict with Tang Shan, the other party's comment "very smooth" really piqued his curiosity. He was curious about what Dai Mubai's fiancée looked like, and also about the story behind it.

Oscar's scalp tingled, fearing that Dai Mubai would be angry. Just as he was about to speak to ease the tension, he heard a long sigh.

Dai Mubai hesitated for a moment, looked at his two good brothers in front of him, and finally revealed his true feelings.

"You should know that I am a prince of the Star Luo Empire, right?" Seeing the two nod at the same time, Dai Mubai began to tell them about the family's terrifying elimination rules.

Fifteen minutes later

"What can I do? My elder brother is so much older than me, how can I fight him!" Dai Mubai slammed his fist on the table, his eyes filled with tears and grief.

Taking a deep breath to calm his agitated heart, he slowly said, "As for my fiancée, I don't care. She's just a woman. How beautiful can she be? It's her fate that she was kidnapped by Tangshan."

Oscar and Ma Hongjun chimed in, "Yeah, yeah, what kind of woman haven't we seen? No matter how beautiful she is, she can't compare to twins."

Even when compared to him, the woman in Dai Mubai's arms showed no shyness and flirted with him openly.

“That’s right, let’s have another one…” It was rare for someone to listen to his heart, so Dai Mubai was in a great mood. He raised his glass, ready to drink, but some kind of mysterious connection made his movements freeze in mid-air.

He turned his head somewhat mechanically, and what he saw were four figures moving against the flow of people.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar were surprised by Dai Mubai's pause. Seeing that his gaze remained fixed outside, they couldn't help but curiously move closer to the balcony railing.

They locked onto their target almost instantly. The imposing figure, exuding a terrifying aura even from a distance, was none other than Tang Shan, with whom they had previously clashed. And wasn't that silver-haired girl Tang Shan's partner?

Their gazes swept around, and the next moment, they were completely captivated by the two figures.

Gu Yue's appearance was indeed stunning, surpassing the Zhu sisters in overall beauty. However, the terrifying presence she exuded upon their first meeting, resembling that of a dragon king, left such a deep impression on them that Ma Hongjun and Oscar both mistook her for a powerful figure rather than a beautiful woman.

However, Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing are different. They do not have the aura of strong people. In addition, the Zhu family's innate talents and the transformation by the immortal herbs make them undoubtedly a beautiful sight on this street.

One has a smiling face and a hot body; every smile and frown is alluring. She is simply an absolute stunner.

The other has an angelic face and a devilish figure; her aloof temperament evokes a strong desire to conquer.

Either one of them is far superior to all the women the two have ever encountered, let alone appearing at the same time. Moreover, they have obvious similarities in appearance, clearly indicating that they are sisters.

Gudong!

A distinct sound of swallowing saliva rang out, and Ma Hongjun and Oscar exchanged an awkward glance: That's incredible!

Click!

A crisp shattering sound suddenly rang out, startling the two. Turning their heads, they saw Dai Mubai with a livid face, his wine cup crushed by brute force, the wine spilled all over his hand, but he didn't care at all.

"Boss, calm down. Tangshan was just lucky. We can definitely find him if we want to."

"Yeah, yeah, they're just sisters, it's nothing. Besides, they're so fickle, be careful they don't get drained dry."

The two men clearly thought Dai Mubai was jealous of Tang Shan's womanizing ways, so they quickly tried to comfort him, saying things they themselves didn't believe.

Looking for the same kind? Dream on! They're not stupid. Such beauties are not unique on the continent, but they're not far off. How could they possibly encounter them? As for the claim that Tang Shan was drained dry, that's utter nonsense. Having witnessed someone directly kill a 100,000-year-old soul beast, they already have a clear understanding of that person's physical abilities.

Whoosh whoosh!

Dai Mubai's face was contorted with rage, as if he wanted to devour someone. Ma Hongjun and Oscar's words did not quell his anger; instead, they fueled it even more. After a long while, he finally managed to squeeze out a sentence through gritted teeth: "One of them is my fiancée!"

Ma Hongjun, Oscar?!

The two men's hands froze in mid-air, their expressions stiff: Holy crap! Doesn't that mean the woman following behind Tang Shan is Boss Dai's theoretical future wife?

They finally understood why Dai Mubai was so angry. It was an utter disgrace for him to swagger past him with his fiancée.

No, there's another possibility: his fiancée's beauty exceeded his expectations. What he feared wasn't losing her, but the possibility of having her in the past. If it were them, they would probably hate her just as much as she did.

Wait a minute, one is his fiancée, so what about the other? It has to be said that Oscar and Ma Hongjun have an extraordinary talent for unorthodox methods. Combining the rumors circulating on the mainland, they quickly pieced together the truth.

The other woman was probably the current Crown Princess, and likely the older sister of Dai Mubai's fiancée. Recalling the alluring woman's intimate attitude towards Tang Shan, they were filled with envy.

Sisters, a prince's wife, a crown princess, and a victim in front of them...

One label after another uncontrollably popped into my mind, and my envy and jealousy of Tangshan kept rising. As for Dai Mubai...

Oscar and Ma Hongjun exchanged another knowing glance, both understanding the meaning in each other's eyes: disappointment and frustration. If they had known that their theoretical fiancée was so beautiful, they would have stayed in the Star Luo Empire even at the risk of being killed by their elder brother.

"No, I have to go find her!" With a shard of wine glass in his hand, Dai Mubai ignored the crowd and turned to go downstairs. He was filled with regret. If he had known his fiancée would be so stunningly beautiful in the future, he would have taken her with him and fled Xingluo, even at great risk.

"Brother Dai, calm down. Don't forget, we're going to crush the Titan Giant Ape head-on." At the critical moment, Ma Hongjun used his massive size to hold back Dai Mubai, and his words were like a bucket of cold water poured over his head, freezing him in place.

Chapter 445 Invitation to Battle

After enjoying the sights of Soto City, the group from Tangshan returned to their hotel to rest.

"Zhuqing, what happened just now?" On a soft, large bed, Zhu Zhuyun sat on the edge of the bed, gently wiping her younger sister's damp hair with a towel, and casually asked about the strangeness she had noticed earlier.

Zhu Zhuyun was incredibly observant; she had noticed when Zhu Zhuqing paused earlier, but she remained silent because her sister didn't say anything. Now that they were back in the room, out of concern for Zhu Zhuqing, she asked about what had happened earlier.

“In that little villa just now, someone established a faint martial soul connection with me.” Zhu Zhuqing trusted her sister completely, and besides, the two were already like strangers, so there was nothing to hide.

"Soul connection?" Zhu Zhuyun frowned slightly, her wiping motion pausing slightly. "You mean that guy surnamed Dai is inside?"

Zhu Zhuyun certainly remembered that small Western-style building. Its expenses were probably among the highest in the entire street's special consumer venues, and its decoration was quite luxurious.

"It's hard to say, but the spirit sense shouldn't be wrong. It's just that the connection isn't as strong as before, probably because my spirit has evolved." Zhu Zhuqing shook her head slightly and said calmly.

She remained remarkably calm about Dai Mubai's illicit affair with a brothel, as her relationship with him had been completely severed the moment he chose to flee.

"No wonder there are no good people surnamed Dai. What can they do hanging out in places like that? It's utterly disgusting." Zhu Zhuqing had a good attitude, but Zhu Zhuyun couldn't accept it and criticized her without any politeness, showing no mercy in her words.

"Alright, sister, there's nothing to be angry about." Zhu Zhuqing turned her head, a faint smile on her face, a smile as beautiful as a snow lotus in bloom.

"Hey, Zhuqing, do you think we should cause him some trouble?" Zhu Zhuyun gently stroked Zhu Zhuqing's hair, her eyes filled with heartache.

"Sister, let's leave it at that. From now on, we'll go our separate ways. With the teacher around, he won't cause much trouble." Zhu Zhuqing's eyes narrowed slightly as she gently rubbed Zhu Zhuyun's palm, just like a cat.

“That’s true. With a teacher around, that scumbag can only be obediently suppressed.” Zhu Zhuyun’s eyes brightened involuntarily when Tangshan was mentioned.

Dai Mubai?! So I'm a scumbag, but Tang Shan isn't, right? How can people be so hypocritical?!

"Alright, that's enough. Let's get some rest, sister." The voice gradually faded, and as the soul-guiding lamp went out, the entire room quickly fell silent, leaving only two even breaths.

……

As dawn broke, the soft glow gradually awakened the silent city of Soto, and the serene tranquility was shattered by the clamor of voices.

"Selling steamed buns! Big buns with thin skin and lots of filling!"

"Crispy crackers, crispy crackers, freshly made crispy crackers!"

The arrangements made by the Heavenly Dou royal family were indeed excellent, taking into account all aspects of clothing, food, housing, and transportation. However, there were also some side effects, as the aroma of the food naturally awakened a certain sleeping gluttonous dragon.

"Gu Yue, it's only seven o'clock, isn't it a bit early?" Tang Shan looked helplessly at Dugu Yan, who was half-lying on him and dozing off.

"It's not early! Food is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven." Gu Yue's silver eyes shone brightly as she scanned the breakfast shops on both sides, her mouth watering.

Tang Shan held Gu Yue's hand with his left hand and embraced Dugu Yan's slender waist with his right, experiencing both pain and pleasure.

"Let's eat here first, 'Tangbing' (a type of noodle soup), it smells pretty good." Gu Yue quickly chose her target, and of course, this would definitely not be the only breakfast shop she visited today.

"Yanyan, what do you want to eat?" Tang Shan turned to ask the blue-haired girl in his arms, while Gu Yue had already begun her task of ordering food.

"Anything is fine." After dozing off in Tang Shan's arms for a while, Dugu Yan finally came back to her senses. This was the first time she had gotten up so early, even though she always loved to sleep in.