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

Tang San's expression stiffened almost imperceptibly. He really hadn't expected that his good brother would give him such a hard time as soon as he arrived at the school. Combined with the trauma Xiao Wu's sacrifice had caused him and the influence of the Killing God Domain on his mind, a faint killing intent rose in his heart.

Forcibly suppressing his terrible mood, Tang San forced a smile: "Mu Bai, Fatty, don't you recognize me? I'm Tang San."

Dai Mubai really didn't want to deal with the stranger in front of him any longer, so he bluntly pressed his face against him and said, "You little brat, I don't care how big your background or how much power you have, but if you keep making fun of us Shrek Seven Devils, you'll definitely be in big trouble. Tang San is indeed our partner, but he doesn't look like you. Why don't you take a piss and look at yourselves in the mirror to see how different you are?"

Tang San felt a mix of emotions—anger, gratitude, and helplessness. He was gratified that Dai Mubai understood him so well, but was it really appropriate to directly mock his plain appearance?

With his mind racing, Tang San finally found a way to prove himself, relying on his extraordinary wisdom. He spread his hands, and the fluctuations of his soul power gathered on them. The next moment, grass and hammer appeared at the same time.

Dai Mubai's words caught in his throat, while Ma Hongjun's mouth gaped open uncontrollably. He looked down at the two martial souls in Tang San's hands, then looked up at the exceptionally handsome young man before him, unsure of what expression to make.

"Are you really Tang San? How come you've changed so much?" Dai Mubai stepped forward and asked incredulously after confirming the authenticity of the martial soul in Tang San's hand.

It wasn't that Dai Mubai was intentionally targeting him; it was just that Tang San had changed so much. How could the ordinary, sunny young man have transformed into such an exceptionally handsome man surrounded by an aura of sadness after such a short time?

"Well, it's a long story, Mu Bai. Let's find a place to talk about it slowly." Tang San's expression returned to normal, but he couldn't hide the sorrow in his eyes.

Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai exchanged a glance, then led Tang San to the small pavilion in the academy and sat down.

"Mu Bai, tell me what happened at the academy after my father took us away. How are the dean and the others?" Tang San took a deep breath to calm his emotions and asked about the subsequent developments.

"Nothing much happened. After your father took you and Xiao Wu away, the Spirit Hall didn't make things difficult for us. Bibi Dong let us leave directly, and then we returned to school," Dai Mubai explained. Ma Hongjun added details, and soon Tang San fully understood everything that had happened after he was taken away.

It can only be said that Yu Xiaogang's self-created soul skill "White Moonlight" played a crucial role, ensuring the safety of the remaining four Shrek monsters at a critical moment. Otherwise, Tang Hao's crime of attacking the participating students alone would have been enough to keep all of them, teachers and students, in Wuhun City.

After briefly explaining his situation, Dai Mubai asked curiously, "Tang San, where's Xiao Wu? Why didn't I see her come with you?"

Tang San's eyes darkened, and his lips moved slightly: "Xiao Wu, she will never come again. Something happened to her."

Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai exchanged a glance, both understanding the deeper meaning in each other's eyes: it was hard to say whether he couldn't come or was killed by Tang San's father, after all, it was a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone.

Compared to the original timeline, the Shrek Seven Devils are not as closely connected, so Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun naturally have more to think about.

After a moment of silence, Ma Hongjun pressed, "Xiao San, what exactly happened? Let's figure it out together. If you're strong enough, we'll take revenge together."

Tang San, immersed in grief, naturally did not notice the exchange of glances between Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun. After hesitating for a moment, he still told the two people in front of him about his experiences over the years.

Encountering top-tier Title Douluos, a 100,000-year-old soul beast joining forces with Haotian Douluo to fight against a top-tier Title Douluo, being pursued by Soul Douluos, and Xiao Wu sacrificing herself for the two...

The story was full of twists and turns, and it was very exciting to listen to. While listening, Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai did not forget to ask about the details. After nearly an hour of narration, the two confirmed one thing: Tang San's words were basically true.

"Ahem, Tang San, it's not that we don't want to avenge you, it's just that our strength doesn't allow it. Even Uncle Hao and a 100,000-year-old soul beast couldn't defeat a top-tier Title Douluo. We're simply powerless to do so. Besides, from what you've said, Salas is the Soul Douluo who's been chasing you. This means that our opponent isn't just a Title Douluo, but possibly the entire Spirit Hall." Dai Mubai shrugged. "Your brother here is all alone. I can't go back to the Star Luo Empire, and my fiancée was stolen by the Emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire and that uncrowned title holder. If we really had a chance to avenge him, considering our years of brotherhood, we wouldn't hesitate to fight to the death. But our opponents are just too strong and too numerous. The hope is beyond faint."

"I know." Tang San's eyes were bright. On the way to Shrek Academy, he had already recognized his enemy, which was basically the entire Douluo Continent.

The Star Luo Empire couldn't possibly side with Dai Mubai, and the current emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire had a close relationship with Tang Shan. The hatred for his mother's murder and Xiao Wu's forced death were all tied to the Spirit Hall.

To be honest, when Tang San came to this conclusion, he felt desperate. He was now facing the reality of being an enemy of the world.

Fortunately, the Sea God's inheritance on his forehead became his confidence to turn the tide. No matter how many people there were, no matter how many Title Douluos there were, they had no power to resist the gods.

"Mu Bai, Fatty, have you ever heard of Seagod Island?" Tang San took a deep breath and asked solemnly with a deep look in his eyes.

"Seagod Island, Little San, where did you find out about it? I've already planned everything out for you. If you go there to cultivate, your strength will definitely undergo a tremendous change." Just then, a lisp interrupted the three's conversation. Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw the disheveled Yu Xiaogang with his hands behind his back, walking slowly with his toes pointing outwards.

Tang San's expression twisted for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure: "Teacher Yu, may I ask what brings you here?"

“Xiao San, you should show due respect to your teacher. Who said the saying ‘A teacher for a day is a father for life’?” Yu Xiaogang frowned and rebuked without any politeness.

Tang San's eyelids twitched violently. Now that his soul power cultivation had reached its peak, he didn't need to give this hypocritical good-for-nothing any face. If it weren't for Flander's sake, he would have slapped him long ago.

"Xiao Gang, why did you do this?" At this moment, Flander rushed over. He heard from the other students in the training ground that a student who looked like Tang San had come to the academy. He hurriedly notified Yu Xiaogang, but he was tied up with some official business. As a result, when he arrived, he saw his good brother scolding his disciple in this bizarre scene.

Flander thought to himself: Xiao Gang, don't you really know what your position is in Tang San's heart? If you really piss him off, be careful that Haotian Douluo doesn't come knocking on your door one night and force you into a corner. At that time, I can only bow my head with tears in my eyes and at most help you take care of Erlong.

Flander smiled and ignored Yu Xiaogang's ugly expression: "Xiao San, you've changed so much. I almost didn't recognize you after all these years."

Tang San's grim expression softened slightly: "Dean, this is because of my second awakening of my martial soul. My martial soul isn't Blue Silver Grass, but the Emperor of Blue Silver Grass, the Blue Silver Emperor. After the second awakening, my cultivation speed increased dramatically. Indeed, talent is still the most important thing." After speaking, he glanced meaningfully at Yu Xiaogang, though it was unclear whether he was mocking Yu Xiaogang's useless martial soul or ridiculing his theory that there are no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters.

The other three ignored Yu Xiaogang's face, which had turned from jet black to ashen. Dai Mubai took the initiative to steer the conversation back on track: "Tang San, what place is this Seagod Island you were talking about?"

"Seagod Island is a forbidden area for mainland Soul Masters. It is inhabited by a special type of Soul Master who is different from mainland Soul Masters. They are especially skilled in water combat, and their strength in the sea far surpasses that of land Soul Masters." At the critical moment, Yu Xiaogang was still speaking steadily, and as if afraid of being interrupted, he didn't pause once during the entire sentence.

Tang San glanced indifferently at Yu Xiaogang before turning to explain further: "Seagod Island is both a forbidden area and a sacred place for cultivation. There is a special test there called the Divine Trial. Completing the test will earn you rewards, including increases in the age of your Soul Ring, increases in your Soul Power level, and even a God-given Soul Ring."

Ma Hongjun asked with some confusion: "What is a divinely bestowed spirit ring? How is it different from the spirit rings born from spirit beasts?"

Although Tang San had never absorbed a divinely bestowed spirit ring, the information given by the Sea God's inheritance already described it in detail. He directly told the people present about the benefits of divinely bestowed spirit rings, including the absence of soul shock caused by high-age spirit rings, the gentler energy emanating from the spirit rings, and the fact that there is no upper limit to the age of the spirit ring, with the age depending on the individual's physical limits.

Flander, Yu Xiaogang, Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai all changed color, their shock beyond words.

Tang San looked sincerely at Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai: "Fatty, Mubai, I would like to invite everyone to go to Seagod Island with me. When we undergo the divine trial, our strength will surely undergo earth-shattering changes."

"What about Rongrong? She's the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It's highly unlikely she'd want to join you in seeking revenge." Dai Mubai raised his concerns at the opportune moment. "Of course, we'll definitely accompany you to Seagod Island. We'll take on your vengeance."

Ma Hongjun didn't speak, but he tacitly agreed with Dai Mubai's words. His problem with his evil fire might be resolved on Seagod Island.

Tang San felt a warmth in his heart, and the gloomy aura around him dissipated somewhat: "I will personally speak with Sect Leader Ning about Rongrong." Recalling the Tang Sect's mechanical hidden weapons that he had brought from the previous world, Tang San believed that Ning Fengzhi, who had been pursuing the combat strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples, would make the right choice.

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"There are two methods for condensing a soul core: isotopic resonance and yin-yang complementarity. Among them, yin-yang complementarity is the only path for soul beasts, and soul masters can choose one of the two." Tang Shan pondered deeply as he muttered the key points of soul core condensation.

Logically speaking, he should choose the path of Yin-Yang complementarity, since Yin-Yang complementarity is much stronger than resonance, but the premise is that he only condenses two soul cores.

Yin and Yang complement each other, and the two soul cores operate in opposite directions, which has an extremely strong effect on the absorption and purification of soul power, but this is also the limit of Yin and Yang complementarity.

After all, it is said to be Yin and Yang, so the total number of soul cores should ideally be two or a multiple of two. However, the human body only has three dantian, which obviously cannot bring out the strongest effect of Yin and Yang complementing each other.

Conversely, what about isotopic resonance? Its secrets can be glimpsed from its condensation method. It is highly likely that the more condensed, the stronger the effect. If three soul cores, which are theoretically the limit of the human body, can be condensed, the final effect should not be inferior to the Yin-Yang complementary three soul cores, and the final effect may even be a step higher.

Having already made up his mind, Tang Shan did not act rashly. Instead, he gently patted the girl's shapely bottom in his arms and told her his speculation.

Although Gu Yue had never condensed a soul core, based on her superior deductions from her past God King realm, she quickly gave Tang Shan an affirmative answer: "That's right. If the resonance of the same position can condense three soul cores, the effect is indeed a step above the Yin-Yang complementarity. If you can condense soul cores with spiritual power, blood qi and soul power respectively, some special changes will occur when the three soul cores are condensed. However, I cannot deduce the specifics of these changes for the time being."

Chapter 533 Condensing the Soul Core

Tang Shan frowned slightly: "It seems a bit unlikely to condense a soul core with pure blood qi, spiritual power, and soul power. After all, blood qi is extremely difficult to control, and can something condensed purely with blood qi still be called a soul core?"

Gu Yue curled her lips and pinched Tang Shan's nose without any politeness: "Did you not listen to me carefully just now? I said that the soul core is condensed by qi and blood, spiritual power and soul power. In other words, the soul power must be contained in the three, rather than being condensed by qi and blood, soul power and spiritual power alone."

Tang Shan suddenly realized and lightly kissed Gu Yue's lips: "My Silver Dragon King is still the smartest."

Gu Yue twisted her body in disgust: "Don't use words like smart and wise to praise me. I didn't inherit the Dragon God's wisdom at all."

Clearly, after learning the truth about the destruction of the Dragon God and even the Dragon God Realm, Gu Yue could no longer bear to look at the Dragon God's wisdom. After all, it was too abstract, and she couldn't see where the wisdom or intelligence lay. She even had a kind of stress reaction to similar words.

"Alright, alright, not smart, no extraordinary wisdom." Tang Shan hurriedly tried to soothe him gently, but it was no different than adding fuel to the fire.

Enraged, Gu Yue and Tang Shan wrestled for a while before Gu Yue finally surrendered, panting. Tang Shan didn't tease Gu Yue any further and simply held the girl quietly.

Gu Yue vaguely remembered something, her tender pink cheeks gently rubbing against Tang Shan's chest: "By the way, the Second Elder of the Spirit Hall has guessed that I am a god. What do you think we should do?"

Tang Shan was somewhat surprised: "How did you get exposed? That shouldn't be the case. It couldn't be because of that dragon roar you let out in Wuhun City, could it?"

Gu Yue pondered for a moment: "Perhaps this is what aroused their suspicion, and then they investigated carefully." Gu Yue then told Tang Shan about Golden Crocodile Douluo's deduction word for word, which made Tang Shan's expression somewhat strange.

Well, while Golden Crocodile Douluo's reasoning is somewhat far-fetched, it does make some sense.

The environment and people influence each other; without a suitable environment, one cannot cultivate the corresponding temperament.

Gu Yue is half of the Dragon God. He not only witnessed the glory of the Dragon God era, but also saw the ferocity of the war between the gods.

After arriving in Douluo Continent, her leaked life force created the prosperity of the Star Dou Great Forest, and this experience naturally cultivated her extraordinary temperament.

One's vision determines one's breadth of mind, and also the unintentional display of power in one's every move. It is normal for Golden Crocodile Douluo, who has lived for so many years, to use this flaw to glean some of Gu Yue's background.

Burying his head in the girl's silver hair, inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from it, Tang Shan said in a low voice, "It's impossible that it's just because you're too beautiful and your demeanor is too noble that people noticed the flaw."

Gu Yue's ears and even neck flushed red, and she lightly punched Tang Shan's chest with her small fist: "You're the only one who knows how to coax me."

"I'm not just trying to comfort you, I'm stating a fact." Tang Shan gently cupped Gu Yue's flawless face in his hands, meeting her gaze into her bright silver eyes, his eyes filled with her image.

"I understand." For some reason, Gu Yue felt like crying. She turned her head away, but then pressed her cheek against Tang Shan's chest again, listening carefully to his heartbeat, somewhat lost in thought.

Holding Gu Yue in his arms, Tang Shan's thoughts also wandered. There were some things he had never said to her, but they were his true thoughts.

Compared to the female protagonists of the first or second era of Douluo Continent, Gu Yue of the third era left an extremely deep impression on him. Before her true appearance was fully revealed, she had already attracted a lot of attention from high-dimensional observers.

The reason she is considered the most beautiful woman in the Douluo Continent is undoubtedly because her elegant black-haired image has long been deeply ingrained in people's minds.

Perhaps she was a bit love-struck, or perhaps others said she possessed extraordinary wisdom, but in the end, she chose her mission: to protect the soul beasts.

Perhaps the greatest regret is not the mutual destruction at the end, but the complete annihilation of Gu Yue when Gu Yue and Na'er merged.

Just like Wang Dong'er in Douluo Continent II, when she perfectly merged with Tang Wutong, it actually meant the passing away of Wang Dong'er's original self.

"Don't worry, I will never allow anyone to hurt you again. If the God Realm wants to be your enemy, then I will destroy the entire God Realm." Tang Shan vowed in his heart, and his arms around Gu Yue tightened involuntarily.

Gu Yue was unaware of the turmoil in Tang Shan's heart; she only felt the arm holding her growing warmer, and a sense of security spreading through her.

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Under a clear blue sky, sunlight streamed in through the window, waking the girl from her slumber. She opened her eyes, her silvery pupils still brimming with sleepiness. The blanket slipped down slightly, revealing her fair skin.

Her long hair, as white as the Milky Way, flowed naturally, concealing her beautiful curves.

I got up, dressed, washed up, and went outside. There I saw a young man already sitting cross-legged on the ground, beginning his morning meditation.

The girl did not approach to disturb him, but instead sat quietly in front of the young man, carefully examining every detail of his face.

Tang Shan was unaware that Gu Yue had awakened. At this moment, all his attention was focused on his internal body. The transformation of his body by his soul power had officially ended. From today onwards, he would rediscover the potential of his body.

Every part of the body is reflected in the mind, and with the circulation of Qi and blood, every bit of potential is tapped out.

Whoosh!

As the Qi and blood accelerated their circulation, the heart began to contract strongly. The blood was transported to the limbs and bones by the heart, the core and hub of the human body. The Qi and blood followed the blood to flush the whole body, and the potential was rapidly tapped. Tang Shan, who had complete control over all his subconscious, actively mobilized his body tissues to cooperate with the flushing of Qi and blood.

Potential is finite, but the potential gained after the soul power nourishes the whole body seems inexhaustible.

Tangshan's physical fitness has begun to improve again, not quickly, but continuously, with every cell and tissue iterating, undergoing transformation and rebirth.

Waves of heat emanated from Tang Shan's body and spread outwards. Some fallen leaves, heated by the intense heat emanating from his body, quickly turned from tender green to yellow, and lost their moisture rapidly.

With a casual wave of her hand, Gu Yue instantly formed a transparent water shield, which could both block the boiling heat waves of blood and qi from Tang Shan's body and not affect her gaze on Tang Shan.

With a rapid increase in Qi and blood, the already massive amount of Qi and blood began to be refined, and the quality steadily improved. The temperature around Tang Shan's body rose sharply, as if it were a furnace of Qi and blood, burning wildly after receiving excellent fuel.

A surge of power coursed through his body. With a single thought, boundless strength followed. Feeling the fulfilling sensation of his growing power, Tang Shan devoted himself wholeheartedly to continuously exploring his own potential.

An hour later, Tang Shan withdrew from his cultivation state. His surging and boiling blood and qi subsided and slowly circulated within his body, cleansing his entire body bit by bit. The speed was not fast, but the advantage was that it did not require conscious control and could continue to tap into his potential even while he was asleep.

Opening his eyes, Tang Shan's eyes shone with golden light, his vigorous spiritual energy making them glow. The cultivation he had just undergone to develop his body's potential had not brought him any burden.

"Ready to condense your soul core?" Gu Yue asked crisply, sensing Tang Shan's energy and spirit reaching its peak.

"Then I'll go call for help." Knowing that Tang Shan planned to reveal the method of condensing soul cores, Gu Yue gave a greeting and disappeared in a flash of silver light.