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

"Let's bet on whether you can beat me, senior, how about it?" Tang Shan's lips curled up slightly. The smooth progress of things was beyond his expectations. He really didn't know if this Douluo had a divine skill of "betting" or if the people of Douluo were just too fond of gambling.

“Okay, but what if you lose?” Dugu Bo agreed very readily. He was confident in his abilities and believed that dealing with Tang Shan would be no problem.

"If I lose, you can interfere with me and Yanyan, but if you don't defeat me, you can't interfere, okay?" Tang Shan stated his conditions.

"This is unfair, kid. Are you trying to make a fool of me? Whether you win or lose, you can be with Yan Yan. What's the point of this bet then?" Dugu Bo glared, his restrained aura overflowing uncontrollably. Clearly, Tang Shan's words had really shocked him.

"I'm not playing you." Dugu Bo's reaction was exactly what Tang Shan had expected. He looked directly at the old man in front of him and said in an extremely serious tone, "Senior Dugu, do you think it's appropriate to use your granddaughter's feelings as a gambling chip? I don't think it's appropriate. If I really did use it as a chip, you can rest assured that it would show that I have never cared about my granddaughter."

Dugu Bo fell silent, and for the first time, his gaze towards the young man changed slightly. He had subconsciously thought that Tang Shan was a playboy who flirted with women everywhere, but the other man's words changed his opinion.

"Feelings are not objects, nor are they bargaining chips. You probably have some opinions about my relationship with my granddaughter, but unfortunately, you can't interfere. I'm giving you this opportunity now. If I lose, you can openly intervene, and I will explain to Yan Yan. That way, there won't be any rift between you and your granddaughter. If you fail to win me over, you can temporarily acquiesce to my relationship with my other granddaughter, how about that?"

After a long silence, Dugu Bo's aged face softened slightly. He looked at the young man before him, his tone less harsh than before: "I must admit, kid, you've successfully convinced me. Indeed, using feelings as a bargaining chip is disrespectful to Yan Yan." A gentle breeze blew, causing his long, dark green hair to flutter in the wind, and an aura emanating from a Title Douluo slowly emanated from Dugu Bo: "But I also cannot accept that you have other women besides Yan Yan. A suitable reason for interfering? Fine, this old man agrees."

As the other party finished speaking, a dark green light shot into the sky, and the terrifying soul power pressure originating from a Title Douluo spread unchecked. Dense cracks spread outwards from Dugu Bo's feet, and nine soul rings—two yellow, two purple, and five black—pulsated rhythmically on his body.

A fierce wind swept through, sand and dust rose everywhere, and a powerful pressure swept through the air, making Tang Shan's clothes flutter loudly.

"Then, senior, tell me, if I defeat you, how will it be settled?" Tang Shan asked, seemingly casually, looking directly at Dugu Bo, who was enveloped in dark green light.

"What an arrogant brat! If you really have the ability to defeat me, what harm is there in me agreeing to this marriage?" The old voice echoed across the wilderness. As the last word fell, the dark green light shone brightly, and the pitch-black seventh soul ring was activated. Dugu Bo's body disappeared instantly, and a huge shadow appeared out of thin air.

The snake's body, thicker than a water bucket, was covered with emerald-colored scales, layer upon layer, densely packed, forming a snake mountain.

Its golden eyes were devoid of any emotion, and a large layer of keratin gathered on its head to form a crown, majestic and solemn.

A pale green scent quietly spread, accompanied by a hint of sweet stench. The scattered weeds on the wilderness withered silently, while the wisps of poisonous gas quietly grew stronger.

The true form of the Azure Scale Serpent King!

Dugu Bo was on high alert from the start. He wasn't stupid; he wouldn't wait until he was at his wit's end to unleash his full power. The person in front of him was capable of directly killing a Soul Douluo. Underestimating the opponent might lead to a huge loss.

There is an insurmountable barrier between a Title Douluo and a Soul Douluo. Although Dugu Bo never thought that the other party could survive under his command, he did not want to see him fail because of his arrogance.

Tang Shan smiled and said, "Since Senior Dugu is so generous, then I won't stand on ceremony!"

hum!

One spirit ring after another appeared. This time, Tang Shan made no attempt to disguise himself, revealing his true nature.

Previously, I had to conceal my strength due to insufficient power, but now that I am almost able to defeat all the strongmen of Douluo Continent, there is no need to continue to hide my edge.

Thus, under the gaze of the giant serpent transformed by Dugu Bo, whose golden pupils contracted, one after another, excessive spirit rings appeared.

Black, black, purple, black, black, red!

Six spirit rings—four black, one purple, and one a vibrant blood red—were truly eye-catching. The gold content of the amethyst Behemoth bloodline was still increasing; among the many unconventional spirit ring colors, the amethyst-like purple seemed the most normal.

What the hell? What kind of spirit ring configuration is this? Are those spirit ring colors for real?! And that blood-red sixth spirit ring, are you sure you're not kidding? A sixth ring after 100,000 years? Does that even make sense? Why don't you just say it's the first ring after 100,000 years?

Dugu Bo's worldview was greatly impacted, while Tang Shan, who summoned his spirit ring, began to undergo earth-shattering changes.

In reality, the changes are not much different from before. The amplification of the Dharma Realm has been activated, the second awakening of the Gold level has been activated, the amethyst origin amplification has been activated, the Great Power has been activated, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth has begun to flow back.

His body swelled, his muscles bulged, and after releasing all his potential, he expanded to two meters. Based on this, the terrifying amplification of the Dharma Realm, plus the amplification of the Golden Awakening, descended.

Two meters, four meters, eight meters, sixteen meters...

Under the watchful gaze of the Azure Scale Serpent King, transformed from Dugu Bo, Tang Shan swelled to over fifty meters tall before stopping. His entire body was covered in amethyst armor, perfectly highlighting his exaggerated muscle lines. With a light clench of his fist, the air shattered, and ripples spread through the space.

The giant looked down at the Azure Scale Serpent King, who was coiled into a snake formation, and revealed a bright smile: "Senior Dugu, please enlighten me!"

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Chapter 451 Tangshan's Fallacies

Dugu Bo was completely stunned. The soul ring that was flashing with blood-red light brought him too much shock. In addition, the terrifying aura on Tang Shan made him doubt for the first time whether he could really teach this kid a lesson.

As for losing, that's absolutely impossible. He's a titled Douluo, how could he possibly be defeated by a Soul Emperor?

"Boy, are you sure this 100,000-year soul ring isn't fake?" The snake's body slithered, and its huge head slowly rose to meet Tang Shan's gaze. The giant snake spoke in human language, and Dugu Bo's voice came from within.

"What do you think, senior?" Tang Shan's smile was radiant. Although he couldn't see the expression on the face of the Azure Serpent King that Dugu Bo had transformed into, the disbelief in his tone was quite obvious.

"Enough with the nonsense, kid. Let me test your strength. You should show due respect to a Title Douluo." Unwilling to be further thwarted in terms of momentum, Dugu Bo's thick snake body erupted instantly, power flowing in layers. His giant tail swept across, accompanied by a piercing shriek, and smashed into the giant's thigh.

"Well done!" Tang Shan stood firm, his enormous hand outstretched, reaching straight for the snake's body, which was as thick as a bucket. The air shattered beneath his palm, and when the two made complete contact, a deafening roar suddenly erupted.

A violent shockwave swept across the land, ravaging the earth and creating numerous cracks. Thus, the first clash between Tang Shan and the Title Douluo, a battle fought without reservation, officially began!

A dark green venomous light gathered in the snake's mouth, and the moment Tang Shan took control of its tail, a thick, bucket-sized beam of dark green light followed.

Pfft!

There were no explosions or roars, only silent erosion. The Azure Serpent King's Poison was incredibly potent. Even if it hadn't reached its peak, its effects were already terrifying.

The amethyst armor melted away instantly, and green light began to emanate from Tang Shan's body.

It is worth mentioning that, unlike the beast soul true bodies of ordinary Soul Saints and above, Tang Shan's body, which grew through the Dharma Image Heaven and Earth, is a real flesh and blood body rather than an energy body. This also means that once the expanded body is damaged, Tang Shan's original body will naturally be damaged as well.

The amethyst armor on his left shoulder melted, and his flesh began to be severely corroded by the toxins. Tang Shan remained expressionless, gripping the tail of the Azure Scale Serpent King tightly with his left hand, and with his right hand carrying immense force, he smashed it down on the serpent's head without any fancy moves.

His blood and qi surged, his soul power surged, and his immense resilience united all his strength into one, struggling to resist the corrosive effects of the snake venom.

Whoosh!

The snake's body suddenly sprang up, and its hundred-meter-long body began to coil around Tang Shan's body at a terrifying speed that was disproportionate to its size. Its thick muscles constricted, and in just a few breaths, Tang Shan's legs were completely wrapped up.

"Senior, this is not a wise choice." The giant's voice was like thunder. He clasped his hands together, grasped the snake's body, which was as thick as a water vat, his muscles contracted, and his strength suddenly exploded.

Dugu Bo didn't even have time to react. He only felt his body lighten as the body that had been tightly wrapped around Tang Shan's legs was forcibly pried open.

tear!

The snake's mouth opened wide, aiming directly at Tang Shan's thick arm. The opening was several meters wide, and its fangs were a vibrant green, like the finest jade.

Tang Shan's expression was slightly strange. He let the snake bite him, but his hand did not hesitate at all. He threw the giant snake's body out and slammed it hard onto the ground.

He clearly saw that the blade had bitten his shoulder, but when the sharp teeth closed, he felt nothing at all. Then, the world spun around him, and Dugu Bo's snake eyes contracted violently. He watched as the distance between himself and the ground rapidly closed, and in an instant, he was almost within arm's reach.

Boom!

The hundred-meter-long snake body crashed down, raising a cloud of dust. Tang Shan, seizing the opportunity, continued to pound on the Azure Scaled Serpent King, using it as a long rope to beat it left and right.

"You brat! How dare you! Let go of me!" Dugu Bo, who had remained silent since the start of the battle, broke his guard for the first time and roared hoarsely.

Tang Shan thought that Dugu Bo was, after all, Dugu Yan's elder, and it wouldn't be right to suppress him. In the end, he put his hands together and threw the long snake away.

All I can say is that Dugu Bo chose the wrong way to deal with Tang Shan from the very beginning of the battle. His initial use of poison was reasonable, but then he inexplicably decided to engage Tang Shan in close combat. Isn't that just showing off his skills in front of Guan Yu?

When it comes to entangling attacks and controlling one's body and strength, Tang Shan dares to claim first place on the entire Douluo Continent; no one dares to claim second.

Although the Martial Soul True Body is an energy body, its mechanical structure still conforms to the original biological form of the Martial Soul. It cannot perform reverse joint movements. Faced with Tang Shan, who has 100% control over his body at the macro level, Dugu Bo's sure-fire death strangulation is nothing short of a joke.

The subsequent biting was even more hilarious, as Tang Shan easily broke free of the bite thanks to his exquisite control over his muscles.

The Azure Serpent King hovered in the air for a moment before finally landing back on the ground. What greeted him was Tang Shan, who was striding rapidly towards him.

Boom boom boom boom boom!

Tangshan paid no heed to any power control at this moment. Its towering body resembled an ancient god running wildly across the boundless land. With each step it took, it created a crater several meters deep. Its mighty body smashed through everything in its path, and the fierce air currents swept up clouds of dust, forming a magnificent backdrop behind it.

What would it feel like to see a 50-meter-tall giant with exaggeratedly bulging muscles, seemingly the embodiment of power, charging towards you? Would you be terrified or utterly speechless?

Dugu Bo instinctively wanted to turn and run, but at the critical moment, reason suppressed his biological instincts. He roared to the sky, his hundred-meter-long snake body stood tall, and in the next moment, he suddenly burst forth, like a high-speed train, rushing straight towards the charging giant without any hesitation.

As the sun rises in the east and shines brightly, in this desolate wilderness rarely visited by humans, two enormous creatures are engaged in a most primal collision.

His speeding body suddenly slammed into the ground, his feet carving a deep trench in the earth. A powerful and majestic force, like flowing water, circulated and gathered within Tang Shan's body. His body twisted, his fists clenched, and then, a simple yet powerful punch was unleashed by Tang Shan. The air and sound barrier shattered instantly, and space twisted and cracked.

hum!

Space freezes, time stands still, Eighth Soul Skill: Time Stop, unleash!

The terrifying binding force completely froze Tang Shan's entire body, except for his mind, which continued to function normally.

Click!

The ultimate force can break all laws!

The freeze of time quickly dissipated, the powerful punch continued its momentum, meeting head-on with the snake's tail, which resembled a steel whip.

Boom!

The air shattered, the air currents raged, and the sky was filled with dust that enveloped the two enormous creatures. Tang Shan did not stop, he rushed forward, reached down with one hand, and grabbed the snake's body, which was as thick as a water vat.

It can only be said that Dugu Bo's decision to confront Tang Shan head-on was a mistake. It is true that his Martial Soul True Body gives him the physique of a Soul Beast with the same age as his own cultivation, and it is not a big problem that the Soul Beast's physical body is stronger than that of an ordinary human Soul Master. However, it still depends on who the opponent is.

The Jade Scale Serpent, a spirit beast that leans towards magic, is trying to outmuscle Tang Shan, a monster capable of directly clashing with the Titan Giant Ape. Isn't that like lighting a lamp in a toilet—asking for trouble?

Tang Shan didn't understand. The Martial Soul True Body is mainly for enhancing soul skills and attributes. Why did Dugu Bo insist on engaging in close combat instead of using poison? Wouldn't that just make him easy to control?

The thick snake body collided with Tangshan's towering, mountain-like form, and there was no second outcome. The snake body flew straight out, while Tangshan's swooping hand once again grabbed the tail of the Azure Scale Serpent King.

Next came slamming the ground and flinging people away, but the enraged Dugu Bo stopped releasing poison and insisted on engaging Tang Shan in close combat.

With such stubbornness, the result was predictable: he was caught in a cycle of being flung away and sprinting.

The earth cracked, and nothing grew where the two went. People were either turned to dust by the aftershocks of their battle or poisoned to death by Dugu Bo's unparalleled poison skills. Fortunately, Tang Shan had the foresight to choose the battlefield outside Tiandou City early on. If the conflict had really occurred inside the city, who knows how much bloodshed it would have caused.

After being slammed to the ground and flung away by Tangshan for the nth time, Dugu Bo did not charge forward again. Instead, he helplessly coiled into a snake formation, his golden pupils somewhat dazed. Everything he had experienced before seemed like a nightmare.

Crushing, blatant crushing, utterly powerless to resist, his golden vertical pupils barely focused as he stared at the giant's wounds in the distance. Dugu Bo despairingly realized that his previous close-range attacks had caused no damage whatsoever. His gaze shifted to the wounds corroded by the poison; instead of expanding, they were shrinking bit by bit. This meant that the damage caused by the poison couldn't keep up with the giant's own recovery speed. What the hell!

"Senior Dugu, shall we continue?" Tang Shan walked unhurriedly toward Dugu Bo, his expression unchanged, a faint smile on his face, just as before the battle began.

Dugu Bo remained silent for a long time before his eyes regained some of their luster. "There's no need to continue. We've indeed fought to a draw. I won't interfere in your relationship with Yanyan anymore."

“Senior, the battle isn’t over yet. You said that if I win, I can…” “Don’t be so arrogant, Tang Shan. Do you really think I can be defeated by you so easily?” Dugu Bo’s eyes widened suddenly as he glared at Tang Shan, but his words were somewhat blustering.

"Of course I believe in your strength, senior, but I also believe in the soul skills of the 100,000-year-old Titan Giant Ape. Senior, let's continue. It's a good opportunity for me to test the difference between a soul skill I acquired myself and one that someone else helped me hunt." As he spoke, Tang Shan raised his fist high, the blood-red soul ring on his body poised to strike.

"Wait a minute, let's talk this out." Dugu Bo retreated swiftly in his snake form, quickly increasing the distance between himself and Tang Shan. He asked in a somewhat strained tone, "Boy, what did you just say? What kind of spirit beast did you get this spirit ring from? Did you hunt it yourself?"

Dugu Bo wondered if there was something wrong with his ears. Why did he just hear Tang Shan say that he had personally hunted down the 100,000-year-old soul beast Titan Giant Ape?

"Are you trying to fool me?" As soon as he finished speaking, Dugu Bo fell silent again. Why did this sentence feel so familiar? He seemed to have said something similar before.

Having achieved his goal, Tang Shan stopped inputting soul power, and the 100,000-year soul ring returned to silence, though its very color made its presence impossible to ignore.

To be honest, Tang Shan didn't want to continue wasting time with Dugu Bo. It wasn't that the other party was particularly difficult to deal with, but rather that fighting him was pointless. When fighting Dugu Bo, he definitely couldn't use his full strength and had to hold back, which wasn't enjoyable at all. It would be better to show some of his strength indirectly so that the old man would come to the realization of reality sooner.

"Senior, why would I lie to you? Or do you think that with my previous strength, I couldn't defeat you?" Dugu Bo blinked his snake eyes but didn't speak. However, his silence spoke volumes.

As Tang Shan said, regardless of whether the opponent's 100,000-year soul ring was real or fake, the opponent was enough to easily defeat him when he first controlled his martial soul true body. Regardless of whether he was careless at that time, it can be said that in this sparring match, Tang Shan was not just holding back, but letting the sea go.