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

"My 100,000-year spirit ring is indeed real. It comes from the Titan Giant Ape, a 100,000-year spirit beast from the Star Dou Great Forest. I personally hunted it down." Tang Shan simply sat down cross-legged on the spot. Even when he sat down, his towering body still resembled a low mountain, exuding unparalleled oppressive power.

Dugu Bo slowly moved to Tang Shan's side, coiling into a snake formation, his vertical pupils fixed on the giant with an extremely complex expression.

"Tang Shan, why do you think such a prodigy as you was born on the mainland?" Dugu Bo seemed to have no hope of getting a reply from Tang Shan, and just said to himself, "Yan Yan lost her mother at birth, and when she was young, her father, who was also my son, was also poisoned to death by my deadly poison. The fate of our Bi Lin family may have been predetermined, but your appearance changed everything."

With a flash of light, Dugu Bo deactivated his Martial Soul True Form, revealing himself in a tattered gray robe and with his long, dark green hair looking somewhat disheveled.

Tang Shan shrunk in size, silently took out his clothes and put them on. Without Gu Yue's teleportation, it was honestly a little strange to put on clothes after a battle.

“You saved my grandfather and me, and changed the fate of the Dugu family. In theory, I agree to you being with Yanyan.” Dugu Bo’s eyes suddenly sharpened. “But you are too fickle. After having Yanyan, you still want other women. This is not good.”

"Senior, perhaps my guarantee won't do much good, but have you considered another issue?" Looking at the somewhat dejected old man, Tang Shan's expression became more serious. "You may suspect me of being a womanizer, or even say I'm lecherous, but ask yourself honestly, how many women on the entire continent have Yan Yan's beauty? Having seen such unparalleled beauty, can any other ordinary woman catch my eye?"

Dugu Bo opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a sound. Tang Shan's twisted logic did make some sense; once one's aesthetic threshold is raised, it's extremely difficult to go back to accepting the previous low standards. Although the other party's statement was somewhat unorthodox, it also possessed a certain degree of credibility.

Chapter 452 Two Years Later

Dugu Bo shook his head violently, almost getting tricked by Tang Shan. Luckily, he reacted quickly enough, otherwise he would have really believed this kid's twisted logic.

"Don't try to fool me. I know your situation perfectly well. Besides Gu Yue, don't you have two other disciples? You call them disciples today, but who knows what they'll be called in a few years?" Dugu Bo had obviously done some research on the people around Tang Shan, and even knew about the relationship between the Zhu sisters and Tang Shan.

"Senior, they really are my disciples, and I truly had no intention of doing anything to them. Besides, Zhu Yun is the Crown Princess of Tian Dou." Tang Shan felt wronged and was also very puzzled. Why did Gu Yue and Dugu Bo both suspect that he was interested in the Zhu sisters? They were indeed beautiful, but people shouldn't be, or at least not.

snort!

Dugu Bo uttered a single syllable and said nothing more. Tang Shan, unfazed, directly asked Dugu Bo, "Senior, what do you think of this matter between Yan Yan and me..."

"I'm not going to interfere anymore. Let your future development take its course." Dugu Bo waved his sleeve and stood up. His dark green pupils gave Tang Shan a deep look before he leaped up and disappeared into the sky in a few breaths. Only his murderous words lingered: "Tang Shan, you remember this: if you treat Yan Yan unfairly in the slightest, or cause her the slightest grievance, no matter how strong you are or what background you have, I will make you pay with my life."

Tang Shan smiled. The matter was settled. As for the bet he made to defeat Dugu Bo, he didn't take it to heart. The fact that Dugu Bo no longer interfered with his relationship with Dugu Yan was the best outcome. Anyway, he wasn't in a hurry to get married. After all, he was still a little uneasy because his strength hadn't reached its peak.

He stood up, gazing up at the boundless sky. His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of obstacles, descending upon the world inhabited by the gods. He raised his hand, as if trying to grasp something: The realm of the gods, I will ascend to it sooner or later; I will become a god sooner or later!

……

Time slips away like sand through your fingers, unnoticed, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

On the surface, the continent appears calm, but beneath the surface, undercurrents are surging. The woman sitting on the Pope's throne in the Spirit Hall has already begun her grand plan. The Hall of Offerings chooses to observe from the sidelines. With Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo as inside agents, and with Golden Crocodile Douluo and Thousand Daoliu, two Limit Douluo, overseeing the situation, the situation remains under control.

The students of Shrek Academy worked together diligently, striving towards that distant and terrifying goal. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School did not change much, except that their communication with Ning Rongrong decreased significantly.

Ning Fengzhi, who thought his daughter had grown up, had no idea what a huge trouble his precious darling had caused him two years ago. When that lightning finally exploded, it pushed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School into an extremely awkward situation.

Tang Shan lived a leisurely life, with two beauties, Gu Yue and Dugu Yan, in his arms. It was incredibly enjoyable. Fortunately, his will was strong enough, otherwise he would probably have been indulging in the pleasures of love all day long.

Although things were calm, there were still some things that gave Tangshan a headache. Xue Qinghe seemed to be acting strangely.

"I told you she was interested in you, and you didn't believe me?" In the courtyard, Gu Yue looked at Tang Shan with a half-smile, her eyes full of amusement.

Time has left no trace on them. Tangshan, Guyue, and Dugu Yan are still in their prime. Apart from the two women becoming even more stunning and Tangshan's aura becoming more refined and composed, they are no different from two years ago.

Tang Shan held the teacup in both hands, somewhat silent, recalling the fleeting glimpse he had of Xue Qinghe that morning. He wanted to argue, but he was powerless to do so.

“Teacher, His Highness the Crown Prince is basically in a semi-open state. Sometimes when I enter her room, I can see him transform from a female to a male form.” Zhu Zhuyun’s tone seemed somewhat helpless, but a cunning glint flashed deep in her eyes.

In the past two years, Zhu Zhuyun has come to a clear understanding: no matter what the fake Heavenly Dou Crown Prince from the Spirit Hall might think of her teacher, given her teacher's current state of being like a block of wood, her chances of successfully winning him over are extremely slim.

Originally, I thought that since the teacher already had two wives, he would become a little more promiscuous. But I never expected that after taking in two wives, he would really only take in two. If this continues, how will she realize her dream?

Regardless of how many people have their eyes on the teacher, her primary goal is to get the teacher to open her heart, and helping Xue Qinghe in this regard is not out of the question.

"Let me think about it?" Tang Shan rubbed his forehead, looking troubled. Two years ago, after a brief exchange with Dugu Bo, he thought he could finally live a peaceful life for a while, but he never expected Xue Qinghe to start causing trouble.

At first, he made some feminine gestures, but fortunately, he was good at playing dumb and ignored them.

If one trick doesn't work, try another. Sometimes when passing by the study, Tang Shan would hear the other person talking to Golden Crocodile Douluo, and the voice would change to a woman's voice. Tang Shan began to realize that something seemed amiss.

Such a huge flaw could not have gone unnoticed by the other party. If they wanted to confront me directly, they could have just gone straight to the point. After all, we've been good brothers for so many years, and they are definitely loyal to the Spirit Hall.

Unless her goal is not just to reveal her true gender!

Tang Shan wasn't stupid. He was mainly misled by Qian Renxue's icy attitude on the rooftop and the influence of stereotypes, so he never thought that way. Now that he was practically a celebrity, and with Gu Yue's reminder earlier, he saw through the angel lady's little scheme at a glance—oh no, she's after me!

What happened to our promise of being best friends forever? What happened to our best partnership? Now our relationship has soured and I'm entangled in this mess. What am I supposed to do?

The angel lady's subsequent actions further confirmed Tang Shan's suspicions. After all, she even used the line "I have an older sister in the Spirit Hall," so how could Tang Shan possibly deny it? Keep in mind that the one who would use such a line in the future is the Sea God's daughter disguised as a man, which is practically a designer brand.

He finally managed to fool them, but unexpectedly today Xue Qinghe went straight for the kill—heaven knows how shocked Tang Shan was when he opened the study door and saw a blonde girl sitting in Xue Qinghe's seat.

Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough that before the other person could speak, he said "Excuse me" and walked away, thus escaping this fateful judgment.

"Teacher, she's already made it so obvious, why don't you just accept her as your student?" Zhu Zhuyun said with a smile, subtly helping the angel girl with her conquest strategy.

"I'm really not interested in her," Tang Shan argued forcefully, meeting the meaningful gazes of Gu Yue and Dugu Yan, and sighed wearily.

“I understand, I understand, they’re practically throwing themselves at me. We men of Tangshan are upright gentlemen, we don’t go around flirting with women.” Gu Yue blinked her silver eyes and nodded in affirmation of the explanation.

“Yes, yes, it must be because he’s shameless and wants to monopolize Tangshan. What did Brother Tangshan do wrong?” Dugu Yan echoed, affirming the person’s purity.

Tang Shan suspected that Gu Yue and Dugu Yan might have secretly become disciples of Laozi, otherwise why would they be so skilled at playing Yin and Yang?

Fortunately, after a few lighthearted jokes, the two women and Tang Shan began to have a serious discussion about how to resolve the Xue Qinghe issue.

"Tell me, should we take her in?" Gu Yue lightly kicked Tang Shan with her toe, her lips pouting, and anyone could hear the slight dissatisfaction in her voice.

"Do you and she actually have feelings for each other?" Dugu Yan asked curiously. As a newcomer, she was more accepting of this matter than Gu Yue. Gu Yue said she allowed Tang Shan to be unfaithful, but in reality, she was not so magnanimous.

Zhu Zhuyun's beautiful eyes were fixed on Tang Shan, filled with inquiry and anticipation. She believed that as long as her teacher opened the third door, she should have no problem securing the fourth with her ink painting skills.

Tang Shan fell into deep thought, asking himself whether he was truly interested in Xue Qinghe, or rather, Qian Renxue.

The answer is obvious. She's the epitome of beauty in the Douluo Continent era, and she'd still be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Even if she were to face other beauty icons like Zhu Zhuyun and Dugu Yan, she'd be on par with them.

Unless you encounter someone like Gu Yue, who is exceptionally overpowered and has too many inherent advantages, it's impossible to compete with her. It can only be said that the title of the undisputed number one beauty in Douluo Continent is extremely prestigious.

"I'm interested in her." Tang Shan's tone shifted abruptly, "But I'm sure I'm only lusting after her body, not actually having any feelings for her."

The small hand from Guyue, which was about to twist 180 degrees, quietly released its force, clearly indicating that the owner of the hand was satisfied with Tangshan's answer.

"You've known her for so many years, and you even met her before Gu Yue. Didn't you feel a ripple of emotion when you found out she was a girl?" Dugu Yan asked with some doubt, her amethyst eyes meeting Tang Shan's pupils. "Although Gu Yue and I were a little unhappy about having another person, we could barely accept it."

"Absolutely not?" Tang Shan's answer was resolute. He regarded Xue Qinghe as a partner and a friend, but never thought about developing the relationship further. The reason was simple: it was not suitable.

He understood Xue Qinghe's personality well; she was assertive and domineering with a strong desire for control. If things really developed in that direction, a conflict would most likely occur.

Subconsciously, he actively avoided this possibility, treating her only as a partner. He seemed to help her a lot, but at most he wanted to repay her for her investment in him and make up for the regrets in the original work.

Aside from lacking maternal love in her childhood, Qian Renxue practically possessed the whole world—a good family background, exceptional talent, an extraordinary background, and loving elders. It could be said that she was born incredibly wealthy, both materially and spiritually.

Despite her immense wealth, she ended up with nothing. One by one, her elders died for her, her beloved father was her mother's enemy, and her mother killed her father with her own hands. Her divine position was shattered, and she spent her remaining years alone on the mainland. How could Tang Shan not feel sorry for her?

Qian Renxue was Tang Shan's angel investor. Since he had received benefits from her, it was only right to make up for some of his regrets. In the current Douluo Continent, where the intervention of the God Realm was relatively rare, Tang Shan felt that he had a responsibility to change the future of the other party.

"So how are you going to treat her from now on? At this rate, I think a showdown is inevitable." Gu Yue frowned slightly, clearly troubled. Dugu Yan also tapped her chin with her jade-like fingers, obviously not having found a suitable way to deal with it.

"Just be honest, I don't have any intention of doing that." Tang Shan wasn't going to play any tricks of avoiding the topic. Since he didn't intend to develop the relationship further, he would simply cut off the other party's thoughts to avoid any unexpected problems.

"Teacher, you are so heartless. After all, they have supported you all the way." Zhu Zhuyun's heart sank. The door to her dream seemed to be closing, and might even be welded shut.

If even Xue Qinghe, who had known the teacher for a long time, didn't have the chance, wouldn't my own hopes be even lower?

"I will repay her investment in another way." Tang Shan shook his head. The plan he had previously forgotten was picked up again. Perfect, this would also allow him to bring out the full potential of the Angelic Martial Soul.

"If you lack a soul bone, you can tell me." Gu Yue pursed her lips, unsure whether Tang Shan's choice was good or bad. All she could offer was the terrifying wealth accumulated over the long years of the Star Dou Great Forest.

“Grandpa should be able to offer some support as well.” Dugu Yan also offered what she could, clearly the two women didn’t want Tang Shan to bear too much pressure.

"It's not that serious." Tang Shan waved his hand with a smile. "It's not like we're cutting ties with the Spirit Hall. It's just that we don't accept her. I can still be a member of the Spirit Hall. With my strength, the assistance I provide is enough to fully repay the investment over the years."

Upon hearing Tang Shan's words, Gu Yue and Dugu Yan's somewhat solemn expressions relaxed, while Zhu Zhuyun's smile remained rather forced.

"Alright, she's here to see you. Let's leave for a bit." Gu Yue's expression shifted slightly, and the spiritual energy that had been enveloping the courtyard quietly withdrew. They were openly communicating in the Tangshan courtyard, so of course they couldn't be without any precautions. Gu Yue's spiritual energy was the best protection.

Unless Golden Crocodile Douluo forces his way in, it would be absolutely impossible for him to silently discover the content of the three's conversation.

Gu Yue, whose spiritual power was constantly spreading, naturally saw the refined young man walking towards the Tangshan courtyard. The other man had a calm expression, golden flames burning in his eyes, and his aura was no longer as gentle as before, clearly indicating that he intended to confront the other party.

"You should leave first. Senior Golden Crocodile won't do anything to me," Tang Shan said to the three women in the courtyard, trusting in the bond he had built with Xue Qinghe and Golden Crocodile Douluo over the years.

Dugu Yan turned her gaze to Gu Yue, clearly letting her make the decision. Gu Yue nodded gently: "Alright, I'll be there as soon as possible if anything happens." With that, she waved her hand, and a silver light enveloped the three people in the seats. A dense spatial fluctuation flashed by, and the next moment, only Tang Shan remained.

……

On the path paved with gravel, Xue Qinghe walked slowly, his lips moving as he communicated with the Golden Crocodile Douluo under the banyan tree.

P.S.: I will definitely accept the angel, but not now. Tangshan doesn't play those sentimental games, and there's really no emotional connection right now. Things will develop differently later.

Chapter 453 I am Qian Renxue

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, can't you hear what they're talking about?" The sunlight was sparse, and as she strolled along the gravel path, dappled shadows of the trees shone on Xue Qinghe's refined face. She walked between light and shadow, and no one could see her expression at that moment.

"It's not that I can't hear her, but that little girl has spread a layer of spiritual energy outside the courtyard. If I forcefully attack, she will definitely notice." Under the banyan tree, Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head helplessly, sat up halfway, and transmitted his voice to Xue Qinghe, his voice becoming slightly serious, "Xiao Xue, have you thought it through? Are you sure you want to confront that kid today?"

“Grandpa Jin’e, his attitude is quite obvious, isn’t it? The flaws are so obvious, I don’t believe he didn’t notice anything.” Raising his hand, looking at his fair skin, Xue Qinghe’s eyes were unfathomable. “Since he chooses to avoid it, then I will take the initiative to ask him for an explanation.”

Golden Crocodile Douluo sighed deeply. Tang Shan's attitude was clear—his refusal was obvious. But seeing Xue Qinghe's resolute steps, he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

Bang bang bang!

A knock sounded at the door. Tang Shan, who was sitting in a chair, took a deep breath to calm his somewhat complicated emotions, got up, and walked to the front door.

"Who?" Even though he already knew the answer in his heart, Tang Shan couldn't help but ask.

"It's me, Tang Shan. I need to talk to you about something today." Xue Qinghe's gentle voice came from outside the door. Tang Shan hesitated for a moment, but finally opened the door slowly.

Today, Xue Qinghe was dressed in a plain white robe, his face was calm, and golden flames danced in his eyes.

Tang Shan's eyes lingered on the golden flames for a moment before he stepped aside to let Xue Qinghe in.

"Aren't Gu Yue and the others here?" As they entered the courtyard, the atmosphere between the two became somewhat awkward. Xue Qinghe took the initiative to break the silence and asked.

"They had some things to do and went out," Tang Shan replied, his gaze lingering on Xue Qinghe for a moment before looking away.

"What is it?" Xue Qinghe chuckled, walked to the chair and sat down, looking up at the person in front of him, his voice changing.

It wasn't the gentle and refined voice of the Crown Prince of Tiandou, but a clear, crisp female voice, cool yet with a hint of turbulence, saying, "They should all know by now."

As she finished speaking, her face began to blur, and before Tang Shan could react, her brilliant blonde hair fell naturally down.

Her face was exquisite and flawless, her eyes sharp yet possessing a broken beauty, her nose delicate, and her pink lips tender and luscious—truly a peerless beauty.

Her figure also changed. What was originally plain became a shapely figure with multiple curves, full and tapering downwards to show off her slender waist. Her legs were naturally crossed, and the prince's robes she wore made her look somewhat holy and noble.

It has to be said that the Angel Soul Bone Skill is truly extraordinary. Not only can it hide long hair and appearance, but it can also perfectly conceal the angel lady's ample figure. It's simply amazing.

Tang Shan did not answer, but sat down directly opposite Xue Qinghe, or rather, Qian Renxue, and sighed softly.

The air fell silent. A gentle breeze blew, and the flowers and plants swayed. The two people in the courtyard remained silent, and no one knew what they were thinking.