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

Moreover, the Great Emperor Xueye may not actually be on the side of the Second Prince.

Tang Shan inquired about the Second Prince's personality and daily behavior, and also asked about the specific details of how Emperor Xueye had arranged for them to investigate the people's conditions. He then had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

Tang Shan looked at Xue Qinghe and said seriously, "Your Highness, I have a plan, but it may take some time to prepare. I wonder if Your Highness could challenge those military soul masters later?"

Xue Qinghe was curious, wondering what Tang Shan's particular ideas were: "Approximately how long will it take?"

Tang Shan briefly considered his plan and quickly gave his answer: "The plan should be ready by the afternoon, but it may require a lot of manpower to execute."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe nodded and said, "No problem, I'll give you the time. I need to review the plan before deciding whether to proceed."

"Then Your Highness, please look forward to it."

Afterwards, Xue Qinghe arranged accommodations for Tang Shan and Su Yuntao, which they accepted without hesitation.

Back in the room, Su Yuntao pushed open the door and looked at Tang Shan with some concern: "Shanzi, what are your plans? Wouldn't it be better to challenge them directly, as His Highness suggested?"

Tang Shan remained calm, showing no panic despite his unauthorized alteration of Xue Qinghe's plan: "They've already shown their sincerity, so we can't let them down. We have to produce some decent results. Even if we mainly rely on combat power in the future, using our brains might garner greater support. Why not?"

In the spacious hall, only Xue Qinghe and the two titled Douluo remained.

After hesitating for a moment, the Porcupine Douluo couldn't help but ask, "Young Master, did we reveal too much information to those two during dinner?"

Xue Qinghe blew away the steam from his teacup, took a small sip, placed it on the table, and shook his head. "Actually, I didn't say much. I just told them that old man Xue Ye seems to value the Second Prince more, that I don't have a good impression of the Second Prince, and that I was provoked by a squad leader from the Iron Wall City army earlier. These things seem like a lot, but as long as they stay by my side, they'll find out sooner or later. Letting them know sooner won't hurt; it's also a simple test for them to see if they're willing to serve me. As for so-called loyalty, I didn't expect it anyway, since they have a master backing them up."

The young-looking girl's eyes gleamed with calculation. Sitting in her chair, she exuded a confident air: "We're trying to win them over now. Although we're currently in a superior-subordinate relationship, one day they'll be on equal footing with me. At that time, this friendship will come in handy."

Xue Qinghe stood up from his seat and walked towards the door: "What really surprised me was Tang Shan. Not only is he exceptionally talented in cultivation and well-versed in the theories of masters, but he also possesses remarkable insight into politics. Keep in mind, he's only seven years old. I'm truly curious to see what extraordinary talent he will have in the future."

Pushing open the door, the blazing sun shone brightly, enveloping Xue Qinghe in its dazzling light. In a daze, a pair of radiant wings seemed to slowly unfurl behind her.

She opened her arms as if embracing the sky, or as if trying to hold the blazing sun in her arms.

This world will eventually be completely bathed in the glory of the angel god. Meeting him was my good fortune; otherwise, the path to godhood would have been far too lonely and boring. To have such an unparalleled genius under my command and to witness his growth step by step is an irreplaceable sense of accomplishment.

Meeting me was also his destiny. He was able to witness the return of the angel god to the continent and the majesty of the true god over all living beings. With me, he could fully unleash his talents, and his path would be much smoother than if he were to explore on his own. This encounter was a win-win situation for both of us.

Tang Shan, of course, was unaware that a certain angel was secretly reveling in the "refreshing life" of a novel. At this moment, he was focused on figuring out how to break the trap set by Ironwall City.

Although he was just an ordinary person in his previous life, even in ancient times he would not be comparable to those political creatures who were well-versed in power struggles. However, in the Douluo Continent, the wisdom of five thousand years of Chinese history is enough to crush the methods here.

There's no way around it; there are extraordinary powers here, and there are titled Douluo-level experts who can single-handedly take on an entire nation. Many things can be accomplished with sheer power, so there's no need to rack your brains and play political games.

In fact, if Tang Shan had mastered the power in Qian Renxue's hands, he felt he could have ascended the throne as soon as he came of age, not to mention waiting until he was twenty-nine, and he could have kept the empire from being disturbed.

Xue Qinghe presents herself as gentle and humble to the outside world. My plan is to amplify these qualities rather than reshape her persona.

The persona can't be changed, and the goal still needs to be achieved; perhaps it's possible...

Chapter 70 The Rising Iron Wall City: The Plan Begins (Please add to your favorites and subscribe)

In the following days, everything returned to calm without any disturbance. However, undercurrents were quietly surging in Ironwall City, and it was unknown when they would converge into a monstrous wave that would completely submerge the entire city.

As the highest military commander of Ironwall City, Hong Zhen was completely unaware that a subordinate's slight dissatisfaction would bring immeasurable trouble to the army he had painstakingly built and stationed in Ironwall City.

Tang Shan's life remained unchanged despite the undercurrents within the city. That afternoon, after submitting his plan to Xue Qinghe, he threw himself back into rigorous training. He knew very well that in the Douluo Continent, no matter how profound the scheme or how deep the wisdom, it was far less effective than sufficient strength.

If one is strong enough, one can be resurrected from the dead, fight against a nation, or even single-handedly hinder the progress of civilization and social development.

Just like the sea god who descended from the sky in the finale of Douluo Continent II. Only the weak rely on wisdom; the strong always rely on their fists.

……

Sharp poisonous thorns shot out from the body of the Porcupine Douluo like a dense rain, carrying a pungent fishy smell as they hurtled through the air. Tang Shan's expression remained calm and unchanged. His body twisted and turned, and he rushed towards his opponent with his feet on the ground. He had already held his breath to prevent the poisonous gas from entering his mouth and nose.

A purple spirit ring suddenly lit up beneath his feet, and as his muscles bulged, he slammed his foot into the ground.

boom!

A muffled thud shook the ground slightly, and the stone slab shattered. The fragments, manipulated with exquisite skill, flew upwards in a flurry. Tang Shan swiftly reached out, firmly grasped the largest slab, and with a flick of his wrist, crushed it into pieces. He then tossed it away. Countless fragments, accompanied by sharp, whistling sounds, hurtled towards the Porcupine Douluo like meteors.

His expression remained unchanged. He took a deep breath, and his body suddenly swelled up, like an inflating balloon. The pebbles that hit him bounced off and landed on the ground, causing him no harm.

At this moment, Tang Shan had already closed in on his side, his fists imbued with immense soul power, whistling through the air as he slammed towards the opponent's vital points. However, this time, his punches were noticeably slower than when he had fought the Serpent Spear Douluo previously.

It wasn't that his soul power was being overused, but rather that the Porcupine Douluo's body was covered in sharp, poisonous thorns, forcing him to slow down and attack cautiously.

puff!

Suddenly, a jet-black, poisonous thorn shot out from the mouth of the porcupine douluo, moving with lightning speed and silently heading straight for Tangshan.

The hair on his left arm stood on end instantly. Triggered by the sense of danger, Tang Shan instinctively transferred all his soul power to his left hand, quickly flipped his wrist and slapped back, accurately deflecting the poisonous thorn, but some venom still splashed onto the back of his hand.

Soul power circulated rapidly in his palm. He ducked to avoid the subsequent poisonous stings, and with a flick of his wrist, he shook off all the venom from the back of his hand, demonstrating his perfect control over his body. Even though it had only adhered for less than a second, a faint red flush appeared on the back of Tang Shan's hand, accompanied by a slight burning sensation.

This was only because the Porcupine Douluo hadn't fully unleashed his poison. Otherwise, given the opponent's profound cultivation as a Title Douluo, even if his poison mastery wasn't as good as the Poison Douluo's, the moment the venom touched him, it would have been enough to corrode a bloody hole in Tang Shan's palm.

"My two Soul Masters, His Highness requests your presence."

A servant stood at the edge of the training ground, shouting loudly towards Tang Shan and the Porcupine Douluo who were locked in fierce combat. The next moment, the Porcupine Douluo flashed to the servant's side, turned to look at Tang Shan, and waved his hand: "His Highness has summoned us. Stop fighting and go see what happened."

Tang Shan smiled and agreed, taking two steps at a time to catch up with the chubby figure of the Porcupine Douluo.

In the past few days, Tang Shan and Su Yuntao have visited Xue Qinghe's residence almost every day to spar with the two Douluo. It must be said that Title Douluo are Title Douluo after all. Even without revealing their true cultivation, there are many intricacies hidden in their guidance that are worth pondering and understanding.

Tang Shan, in particular, had vaguely sensed the opportunity to break through to the Dan Jin realm from the Serpent Spear Douluo. However, since the two had only spent a short time together, it might be related to the other's cultivation fundamentals, so he didn't rush to ask.

The glass in the hall had already been replaced, and a soft halo of light fell on Xue Qinghe, giving him a subtle sense of holiness.

She sat by the window, where she could see the army camp stationed in Ironwall City. A faint smile appeared on her face as she gazed into the distance, lost in thought.

"Your Highness." Tang Shan bowed slightly to the other party.

"Please sit down, you may all step back." Xue Qinghe gestured for Tang Shan to sit down, then looked at the two who had come with him, the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo. The two nodded in agreement and their figures quickly disappeared into the darkness.

At this moment, only Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe remained in the empty hall, and a brief silence fell over the room. Tang Shan did not speak, and Xue Qinghe was clearly in a good mood and enjoying the tranquility, so she did not speak immediately.

After an unknown amount of time, Xue Qinghe withdrew his gaze from the distance and looked at Tangshan, a signature gentle and refined smile appearing on his face.

"Tangshan, where's your older brother?"

"He's still at the Great Soul Arena. If Your Highness needs him, I'll send someone to call him back right away." Tang Shan's answer was not beyond Xue Qinghe's expectations. Over the past few days, she had come to understand the personalities of the two disciples of the Grandmaster.

In her view, Su Yuntao was more like a genius in the conventional sense, fond of fighting and exceptionally talented, while Tang Shan in front of her always seemed a bit unfathomable to her.

Tang Shan is indeed a genius, but he is different from ordinary geniuses. Geniuses in the conventional sense are often only outstanding in a certain field or direction, but Tang Shan is like a polymath. He is knowledgeable about interpersonal relationships, political acumen, martial spirit cultivation, and cultivation theory. There is almost nothing he does not know.

If Tang Shan knew Xue Qinghe's thoughts, he would surely sigh helplessly: You're overthinking it. I'm adept at interpersonal relationships because I have the soul of an adult; I'm knowledgeable about politics because the so-called political struggles in Douluo Continent are simple; as for cultivation theories, most of them are from novels, and the only thing I've truly earned through my own hard work is the result of my cultivation.

“There’s no need to call him back. I think your challenge alone is enough.” Xue Qinghe looked at the distant military camp, his smile growing brighter. “I’m looking forward to seeing if you can instill enough fear in the officers of an army after you’ve defeated them all.”

"Your Highness, victory is not the goal; winning hearts and minds is the key."

Xue Qinghe nodded, his tone resolute: "Of course I understand. Don't worry, everything is ready. Just find an unlucky guy to prove your authority."

Tang Shan nodded in agreement, and the two walked out of the gate together, boarded the carriage, and were escorted by royal guards as they slowly drove towards the military camp.

In the spacious office, Hong Zhen sat upright like an iron tower, his piercing gaze sweeping over his subordinates below. His thick fingers tapped incessantly on the table, radiating an invisible sense of oppression.

The air in the room was stuffy and viscous, making one unconsciously hold their breath.

"Today is the second time the Crown Prince has come to comfort the soldiers and inspect the army. You all better behave yourselves and stop wearing those grumpy faces you had the other day. Do you all understand?"

"Yes, General!" The crowd below shuddered and responded in unison.

"Fine, let's put this behind us for now. But what happened a few days ago? Shouldn't you give me an explanation?" Hong Zhen's voice suddenly turned cold, filled with barely suppressed anger. "Tell me, why have so many people in the city been saying that the Second Prince suits our tastes and is the best candidate for Crown Prince? You must explain to me clearly today who did this!"

boom!

The old hand slammed hard on the stone tabletop. The next second, a powerful surge of soul energy swept out, and the entire table instantly turned into dust, scattering across the ground in the wind.

"What did I tell you that day? No reckless behavior, no taking sides! From now on, whoever is the Crown Prince or the Emperor, we will listen to them, but you still insisted on interfering!"

The sound echoed throughout the room like thunder, making people's eardrums ache.

"General, I know about this, but I really didn't do it. I just didn't take care of it in time." A subordinate raised his hand tremblingly to report. He was in charge of intelligence work, and if he didn't speak up, he was afraid that he would be kicked out of the camp the next day.

"You didn't do it?" Hong Zhen's gaze swept over his face, his eyes sharp as knives, before turning to his other subordinates. "Whoever did it, step forward. I can be lenient with you. Don't wait until I find out."

"General, I didn't do it, I just watched and didn't interfere."

"I didn't, and I wouldn't dare to do anything reckless."

"The general gave the order a few days ago, how could we dare to go against the grain?"

A chorus of protests rose from below, and Hong Zhen's face darkened, his mood at its worst. Heaven knows how much he groaned when his trusted confidant reported that the people of Ironwall City were all saying the Second Prince was the best candidate for Crown Prince.

It doesn't matter what the people in other cities say, they are just ordinary people after all. But the people of Ironwall City are different. They are mostly relatives and friends of the soldiers. The people are on the side of the Second Prince, and the army is also close to the Second Prince. What does this mean?

This is no longer a question of taking sides, but rather whether it will arouse the suspicion of Emperor Xueye!

Today, you've caused this mess because of your closeness to the Second Prince. What if tomorrow, you're dissatisfied with me and lead your army to break away? After all, the army is in your hands, the people's hearts are with you, and the people of Ironwall City are all related to the army. It's really hard to feel at ease.

"General, do you think it could have been done by the First Prince?"

At this moment, a bright-minded person had a sudden inspiration and cautiously offered a guess: "The Crown Prince was slighted by us a few days ago, and he must be holding a grudge. Maybe he deliberately spread this rumor in the city to cause us trouble and get revenge for the slight."

"Then tell me, where did the First Prince find so many people to spread rumors throughout Ironwall City? This is a city, not a small town or an insignificant village!" Hong Zhen's last words were almost squeezed out through gritted teeth, clearly he was extremely angry, his face was red, and his eyes seemed to be spitting fire.

P.S.: After the protagonist fights a battle at the military camp, the Iron Wall City storyline should end, followed by Heavenly Dou City, where more characters from the original work will appear. Here's a brief explanation: the protagonist's scheming is partly to increase his standing with Miss Angel, and partly a small wish of the author. The author is number one...

Regarding the romantic parts, I'm not sure if I can handle them well, but I still don't want them to end up in bed together within the first ten chapters. I hope the characters aren't just pretty faces who fawn over the protagonist because of his looks and talent, and that the protagonist isn't a womanizer who seduces every woman he fancys. For example, even now, the protagonist still treats the angel lady like a powerful ally, while the angel lady still sees the protagonist as a genius subordinate. Finally, I ask for everyone's support—subscriptions, monthly tickets, recommendations, favorites, comments, anything is welcome. I'm not picky.

Chapter 71 Arrival at the Military Camp, Xue Qinghe's Request (Please add to your favorites, follow, and subscribe)

"It's not impossible, after all, he's the eldest prince."

Some people still harbored doubts about Xue Qinghe and subconsciously argued against it.

Hong Zhen felt so angry he almost laughed; he never expected that there would be such a talented person among his subordinates.

"The eldest prince is only ten years old this year. No matter how good he is at socializing and winning people over, tell me, how can he possibly win over those people?"

"And if they want to influence the entire city's atmosphere, how many people do they need? Even if so many people enter in batches, won't they be detected at all? Are our troops sieves, or have those people dug a tunnel directly into the city?"

"Is it possible that the Royal Guards are working for the First Prince?"

Someone discovered the problem.

"Entering our Ironwall City openly and honestly, without any concealment or disguise, and with more than enough Royal Guards, wouldn't that be perfectly reasonable?"

Hong Zhen suddenly calmed down, his eyes revealing deep disappointment: "If you were stupid before, now I think you're just dumb. Royal Guards? They're His Majesty's army. Their only duty is to protect the Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince orders them to do something, it's no different from rebelling against His Majesty."

"You can't even come up with a decent excuse! Why don't you say the First Prince has sided with the Spirit Hall? The Spirit Hall has considerable influence in our Ironwall City, and it was the First Prince who instructed them to do so!"

As he continued, anyone could hear the intense sarcasm hidden within his words.

dong dong!