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

The difference in spirit rings was undeniable. Even though the Spirit Hall had gained another Spirit King, Huo Wu still believed that Zhu Zhuyun and the other two women could handle the situation.

"That's hard to say." Su Yuntao stroked his chin, looking at Tangshan ahead.

"I'll participate." Tang Shan glanced at Zhu Zhuyun and Dugu Yan, and explained, "The so-called Golden Generation may not be as strong as you individually, but what if some of them have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"

Dugu Yan and Zhu Zhuyun's expressions changed simultaneously. The martial soul fusion skill unleashed by the two Soul Kings was probably no less powerful than that of an ordinary Soul Saint. Such a powerful enemy would be difficult for them to deal with.

"After all, I promised the three education committee members that you can rest now, and I'll take care of the rest." Tang Shan smiled and patted the two women on the shoulder, and Zhu Zhuyun's expression relaxed a little.

So what if he can unleash the power of a Soul Saint? His teacher is a true Soul Saint, and in terms of true strength, he's comparable to a Title Douluo. Thinking of the terrifying opponents the Spirit Hall team might face in the future, Zhu Zhuyun's lips involuntarily curled into a slight smile.

"What should we do, Tang San? You sense something's wrong, don't you?" Gu Yue wasn't as optimistic as Zhu Zhuyun. Her brows furrowed slightly as she asked Tang San telepathically.

"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it." Tang Shan's smile faded slightly as he answered Gu Yue's question telepathically.

Tang San relied on luck to reach the top three, and Tang Shan, being intelligent, couldn't possibly ignore it. He could have chosen to retire gracefully, but this was a rare opportunity to test the God Realm's attitude.

It's highly likely that the God of Asura has already intervened in Tang San's affairs. This is a good opportunity to see whether he is determined to pass the throne to Tang San or has other considerations.

"No matter what happens, you must never attack the gods. Your only task is to teleport me away at the crucial moment," Tang Shan earnestly instructed Gu Yue.

"I feel like you're hiding something from me." Gu Yue stared at Tang Shan with her clear, bright eyes.

"I'll tell you when I have the chance." Tang Shan pulled the girl into his arms, his chin gently rubbing against her soft, long hair. There were some things Tang Shan wouldn't tell Gu Yue, but the time wasn't right.

If you directly tell Gu Yue that he suspects the Dragon God has mental problems and that the Dragon Kings are somewhat abstract, and that the Asura God may have secretly protected her, what are the chances that Gu Yue will believe you?

Tangshan suspects that Gu Yue might have learned the news and then immediately worried that he might have lost his mind, otherwise how could he have fabricated such an outrageous tale of the Dragon God?

“Alright, I promise you, even if the gods attack you, I will only teleport you away and will never retaliate. However…” Gu Yue gazed at Tang Shan, her voice gentle yet firm, “In case, I mean in case, if anything happens to you, I will not live alone. I will go directly to the God Realm and drag them down with you.”

He held the girl tightly in his arms, as if trying to merge her with himself. Tang Shan didn't speak again, greedily savoring the girl's presence. Everything was understood without words.

……

Spirit world

"Holy crap, where did this monster come from? At this age, with this kind of combat power, he's still not the chosen one of this plane? Is that reasonable?"

Tang Shan's fate is in an extremely bizarre state due to the combined advantages of being an outsider and being reincarnated. From the perspective of the accumulation of fortune alone, he is just an ordinary Soul Master; but if viewed from the perspective of the twists of fate, like the auspicious beast, then Tang Shan is simply a bug in the world's operation.

The perspective from which fate is observed is unique, and even gods cannot easily grasp it. This is why the Asura God observed Tangshan multiple times but automatically ignored it.

But no matter how much he ignored it, with a god-king level silver dragon king by his side every day, the Asura God eventually realized something was wrong. Abandoning his sight or luck to observe, he used a bit of his divine sense to descend upon Douluo Continent to investigate, and then this enforcer of the divine realm fell into deep self-doubt.

He was certain that Tang Shan had absolutely no connection with any of those random chosen ones from different planes, since the accumulation of fortune couldn't be hidden in any way. But how could he explain the other party's incredibly exaggerated talent?

Putting aside the unusual luck of Tangshan for the moment, the Asura God began to consider what the other party could bring him.

The first thing the Asura God thought of was the succession of the divine position. That's right, the succession of the divine position. As for Tang San, who was originally chosen, sorry, we're not familiar with him.

After seeing Tang Shan's current achievements, the Asura God fell silent once again. Leaving aside that bizarre achievement of abducting the God King, the other party had actually begun to comprehend the rules.

The method to comprehend the rules was most likely provided by the Silver Dragon King. If that were all, the Asura God would still inherit the divine position without hesitation.

After all, comprehending the rules at most makes one a first-level god, and it's not as easy for a god-king to personally pass on the throne as he did, as it's much easier than painstakingly comprehending them himself.

However, Tang Shan not only began to comprehend the rules at the seventh ring, but he also possessed ultimate power. No one understood what ultimate power meant better than the God of Asura.

As mentioned before, there are still differences between ultimate attributes. The difficulty of achieving ordinary ultimate attributes is not high. As long as you find the single-attribute soul beast that is most suitable for your own martial soul and slowly accumulate it, as long as the soul beast's attribute and quality are high enough, there is a chance to achieve the ultimate attribute when you achieve the title. If you can directly absorb an ultimate attribute soul beast with the same attribute, then this process may be faster, such as ultimate fire or ultimate ice.

However, there are always some special attributes among martial soul attributes, such as strength, destruction, life, holiness, evil, etc. These attributes, which are more abstract, are extremely difficult to achieve the ultimate, and there are basically no corresponding ultimate attribute soul beasts. The golden lion mastiff in the history of soul beasts that was born with ultimate power was definitely exceptionally talented, but unfortunately it died young.

Getting back to the main point, what do these advanced, ultimate attributes mean? They mean the seeds of concepts, and concepts are the foundation for becoming a god-king.

Tangshan's ultimate power, capable of clashing with all laws, is merely a manifestation of the concept's slightest effect. Effects like shattering spirit rings, dispelling energy aftershocks, or even directly destroying spirit skills—these seemingly illogical results are all simply concepts at work.

Rules are based on reason, or rather, rules themselves are part of reason. But concepts have been elevated; they can be irrational and even break through cognition.

The concepts mastered by the God-King can basically be seen as a kind of bug. For example, the concept of judgment and killing of Asura can directly "kill" the injury even if it is seriously injured. It doesn't matter if the arm is broken. It can directly "kill" the fact that the arm has fallen off by relying on the concept.

Only a God-King can fight against another God-King. If a non-God-King encounters a God-King, it's like a person who must follow the rules fighting against someone who doesn't – there's no chance of winning.

Currently, there is one first-level deity in the divine realm who has grasped the concept, and that is Rong Nianbing, the god of emotions.

Before becoming a god, Rong Nianbing had already grasped the concept of emotions. He said that the highest level of cooking is to integrate emotions, and then when others eat his dishes, they will show corresponding emotions. This is the effect of the concept of emotions.

The Tangshan before him has already grasped the seed of the concept of power, indicating that he has the potential to become a God-King in the future. Asura God can tell which is more important, a successor of a deity or a God-King who creates his own divine position.

Tangshan has the potential to become a God King, which the Asura God is naturally happy to see. However, trouble arises as Tangshan has a clear conflict with the successor he has chosen. How can this situation be resolved?

"Never mind, let's keep pushing forward. If Tang Shan really has a chance to become a God King, then to avoid conflict between the two God Kings in the future, I won't pass the Godhood to him." The Asura God made a difficult decision. After all, he was the enforcer of the God Realm, and one-fifth of the God Realm's responsibility rested on his shoulders. If Tang Shan was indeed outstanding, then he would choose another successor.

As for Tang San, if all else fails, just give him a second or third-level godhood to get rid of him.

“However…” Shura God chuckled as he stroked his chin, “Kid, your will is about to break through, so let me give you a hand.”

……

The finals of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament will be held over three days. On the first day, there will be a round-robin tournament in the arena to select one team to advance directly. On the second day, the remaining two teams will compete in a team match. The winning team and the team that has already advanced will compete in a team match on the third day to directly compete for the championship.

Tangshan really didn't know who came up with such complicated rules, and the combination of individual and team battles seemed a bit inexplicable. Fortunately, as long as you have enough strength, you can sweep everything aside.

The heavy doors of the Papal Palace opened quietly, and a Templar knight knelt on one knee as Bibi Dong slowly walked out.

Holding the scepter, he exuded elegance and majesty. With a light tap of the scepter on the ground, his vast soul power spread out, and an invisible aura enveloped the entire Martial Soul Plaza.

"What a terrifying aura, what terrifying soul power cultivation." Chen Xin's eyes blazed with sword intent as he looked at the woman in front of the Papal Palace, his expression solemn.

Qian Renxue stared intently at Bibi Dong with sharp eyes, her gaze devoid of any warmth.

A figure shrouded in black robes silently disappeared into the shadows, glancing only at Bibi Dong before returning his gaze to Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Qian Daoliu appeared at the edge of the Spirit Plaza, casually scanning the area. When he saw Xiao Wu, one of the Shrek Seven Devils, his gaze paused slightly: "Interesting."

Bibi Dong glanced at Xiao Wu, waved her hand, and a soul bone appeared out of thin air in her hand. Of course she knew of Xiao Wu's existence. She possessed twin martial souls and naturally longed for a 100,000-year soul ring. However, this was the territory of Martial Soul City, and the other party could not escape.

Bibi Dong's gaze swept over Tang Shan, and a smile appeared on her lips: things would be dealt with one by one, she wasn't in a hurry.

Pulling his thoughts back, he scanned the rest of the people on the Martial Soul Plaza, activated his soul power, and his soul bones floated in the air.

"A piece of ancient bone, I hope you will fight hard, this is the reward for the champion."

Chapter 468 Disciple and Daughter

"Truly shrewd." Tang Shan sighed softly, sensing the unbridled malice in the mind's perception.

There were clearly three soul bones in the original timeline, with attributes that perfectly matched the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall. However, Bibi Dong never expected that someone would suddenly appear and steal these three soul bones.

Shrek Academy was originally the dark horse in the original storyline, but Tang Shan wasn't. Since they already knew he might participate, bringing out three soul bones would be practically giving them away for free.

The match began, and three teams stepped onto the stage. From the perspective of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, only Tang Shan stepped onto the stage.

The referee wanted to say something, but upon seeing Tang Shan's face and recognizing his identity, he decisively chose to remain silent.

"Tang Shan's participation in the competition is simply unfair. If you ask me, we should just award him the prize directly." Count Evil Earth of the Heaven Dou Empire was also on the viewing platform. His son, Evil Fei, was a member of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team. He had specially come to Wuhun City to watch the competition. Seeing Tang Shan, an absurd existence who could kill Soul Douluo many years ago, take the stage, he couldn't help but complain.

The remaining nobles and Soul Masters exchanged glances without speaking, but their thoughts were the same: Why bother with a competition as a formality? No one would object to awarding the prize directly.

"Tangshan, I will not admit defeat." Hu Liena's swaying figure was alluring, and she did not back down in the face of the unfathomable Tangshan.

Tang Shan glanced at the other person, completely ignoring her intentional or unintentional allure. With a bewitching woman by his side, how could he possibly be influenced by a fox?

"Do you think the teacher will make them all come together?" Zhu Zhuyun, completely unaware that Tang Shan had mentally called her out, stretched, revealing her shapely figure, and asked the other students of Tiandou Royal Academy with curiosity.

"Tang Shan, we've come this far not for revenge, but to prove to you that the humiliation we suffered will be repaid in full sooner or later." Tang San stepped forward, his voice resounding, his eyes burning with an indomitable flame.

"Can the match begin?" Ignoring the passionate words of the two team captains, Tang Shan calmly turned to the referee and asked.

The referee coughed a few times, signaling the three teams—or rather, the two teams and Tangshan—to step back. After confirming that the area was clear, he asked loudly, "Do you understand the rules?" All the participants on the stage nodded in unison.

"Alright, then I declare the competition officially open. The competition ends when only one team remains on the field, and that team advances directly."

After speaking, the referee skillfully stepped back. Tang Shan ignored the sudden seriousness on Hu Liena and Tang San's faces and released his martial soul on his own. A terrifying aura spread outwards from his body.

With their martial spirits activated, their soul power surged, and a terrifying pressure poured down on both teams.

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

Seven spirit rings, completely undisguised, pulsed rhythmically on Tang Shan's body. Everyone's breath stopped for a moment. Despite the large number of people, the entire Spirit Plaza fell into a deathly silence almost instantly.

A series of illogical ten-thousand-year soul rings, along with a blood-red one-hundred-thousand-year soul ring, completely shattered all the common sense about soul master cultivation.

"As expected." Qian Daoliu's eyes lit up. Just as he expected, Tang Shan had indeed been chosen by the gods. Otherwise, how could he have such a peculiar soul ring color?

"Who wants to go first?" Tang Shan asked calmly, glancing at the Shrek Academy and Spirit Hall teams.

The two teams fell silent. Facing a Soul Saint and a 100,000-year-old Soul Ring, they felt a profound sense of powerlessness. The gap between them was like heaven and earth; how could they possibly win?

“Your spirit ring is definitely fake.” Inside the Spirit Hall team, the burly Yan ignored Hu Liena’s attempts to stop him and walked straight out of the team.

The Shrek Seven Devils looked at Yan with pity. They had witnessed Tang Shan's feat of killing the Titan Giant Ape with his hammer. They didn't know if the other spirit rings were real or not, but that blood-red 100,000-year spirit ring was definitely real.

"Come on." Tang Shan raised an eyebrow, signaling Yan to make a move. This member of the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation didn't hold back and went all out from the start.

With the martial spirit possessing him, his body rapidly expanded, his granite-like muscles instantly tearing through his clothes. A strong smell of sulfur emanated from him, the surrounding temperature rose rapidly, and his originally normal eyes turned the color of magma.

The spirit rings flashed, and one amplifying spirit skill after another was activated. He slammed his hands on the ground, causing the ground to tremble violently.

Tang Shan's expression remained unchanged, and he did not use any soul skills. He directly unleashed the full power of his right arm, causing it to swell as if inflated, with veins bulging out, his palm as large as a fan, and his fingers as thick as carrots.

boom!

With his feet planted firmly on the ground, his body suddenly exploded, and he instantly transformed into a blur, rushing straight towards Yan.

The moment he left his spot, lava burst forth from the ground, like a lava fountain, completely engulfing the area where Tangshan had just been standing.

"Die!" Seeing that Tang Shan easily dodged his soul skill, and it seemed that he hadn't even activated his soul skill, Yan instantly flew into a rage. His burly body charged straight forward, and his huge fist slammed out.

Just as Tang Shan narrowly dodged the heavy punch encased in magma, his palm struck Yan's chest directly, unleashing a burst of brute force.

boom!

Click!

First came a muffled thud, followed by the sound of rocks shattering. Cracks appeared in the rock armor covering Yan's chest, and he was thrown off the ground before crashing down heavily.

As for the magma flowing on his body, it couldn't cause Tang Shan any harm, since the magma condensed from soul power was quite a distance from the temperature of real magma.

"Who's next?" Tang Shan didn't look at Yan again, his calm gaze sweeping over the Shrek Academy team and the Spirit Hall team.

Both sides fell silent. Tang Shan's seemingly casual palm strike had left a deep impression on them, and combined with the astonishing record of the man before them, no one wanted to face him.

"Our Spirit Hall team has decided to withdraw from today's match and instead participate in tomorrow's team battle." Hu Liena took a deep breath, recognized the gap between them, and decisively chose to give up.

“Our Shrek Academy also chooses to withdraw.” Tang San looked deeply at Tang Shan and made the same choice as Hu Liena.

Tang Shan turned his gaze to the referee, who, though slightly surprised, simply announced: "Tian Dou Royal Academy Team, victory!"