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

"By the way, Tangshan, what are your plans after you go to Tiandou City?"

After clarifying her future direction, Xue Qinghe looked at Tang Shan with a smile: "How about going to study at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy?"

Tang Shan thought for a moment and looked at Xue Qinghe: "I will follow Your Highness's arrangements. Anyway, my master has already made a plan for my future cultivation. Now, it doesn't matter where I cultivate."

"Alright, I'll think about it these next few days. Anyway, joining will definitely be something that happens after you reach the Second Ring Road."

"Once we arrive in Tiandou City, will you stay at the Prince's Mansion, or should I find you a place to stay?"

"Why don't we stay at the Prince's Mansion? I still have many questions about my cultivation that I would like to ask you two seniors for guidance."

Tang Shan's answer was without hesitation: What a joke! If he hadn't latched onto Miss Angel's coattails, where would he have found a Title Douluo-level sparring partner? Not to mention, if he wanted to continue studying martial soul theory, he might have had to consult these two.

Although he had gained a general understanding of the cultivation of Douluo Martial Souls through God's perspective, there were still many more subtle and profound aspects that he had not yet comprehended. Not to mention, it seemed that the rules of Douluo Continent were still changing with the passage of time.

"Your Highness, it's noon. Shall we set up camp and rest for a while?"

The commander of the Royal Guard gently knocked on the carriage door and then respectfully inquired from outside.

"Find a suitable place to set up camp and rest for an hour before continuing your journey."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The leader left quickly.

Before long, the carriage slowed down and, after finding an open space, the group set up camp.

"Let's go, get out of the car and stretch our legs."

Xue Qinghe looked towards Tangshan.

Tang Shan got off the bus and followed behind Xue Qinghe, while subconsciously glancing at the back of the group.

"Your Highness, do you have any plans for that battle?"

While asking questions, Tang Shan also paid attention to how Chen Zhan trained Su Yuntao.

This morning, after careful consideration, Su Yuntao became Chen Zhan's disciple. From the moment he left Iron Wall City, Su Yuntao was dragged off the carriage by Chen Zhan and began his arduous cultivation.

"Isn't your elder brother going to travel across the continent in a while? After he goes, we can arrange things for Chen Zhan. In the meantime, let him pass on all the inheritance to your elder brother as soon as possible."

"Then thank you, Your Highness."

Upon hearing this arrangement, Tang Shan couldn't help but admire Xue Qinghe's meticulousness. With such thoughtful planning, it was no wonder that he hadn't aroused suspicion even after impersonating a prince for so long.

“No need to thank me. Don’t you have a planned time for cultivation every day? Show me around and let me see what the mystery is about that physical cultivation method.”

“Alright, my cultivation method doesn’t require meditation like soul power cultivation. It’s a dynamic way of cultivating, so we need to find a relatively open space.”

Tang Shan gave a brief introduction, and then, looking at the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo who had appeared out of nowhere, he took the initiative to invite them: "Why don't you two seniors come and take a look? Although there may not be much mystery to it, it should still be of some help to cultivation."

The Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo exchanged a glance and followed Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe.

"Hey, this kid's really interesting. He actually invited us out. Old She, do you think he's figured something out?"

"I think you're overthinking it. No matter how talented this kid is, he's still just a one-ring Soul Master. How could he possibly see through our true strength? As for inviting us, that's perfectly normal. Although we've never shown our strength, he can definitely deduce our approximate strength. We're either Soul Saints or Soul Douluos. If you were a Soul Master of that level when you first started cultivating, wouldn't you have tried to build a good relationship with him?"

"That makes sense."

Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe walked in front, with two titled Douluo following behind. They secretly communicated with each other and soon found a relatively open area.

This is a lush green lawn, roughly several hundred square meters in size. The shade of large trees surrounding the lawn covers this open area, so even though it is noon, it is not hot at all.

Tang Shan stood on the open ground, took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then began to speak: "This special method of physical cultivation was created by my teacher. Its core purpose is not to rely on soul power for nourishment, but to deeply develop the body's hidden potential. Currently, there are three progressive levels: Ming Jin, An Jin, and Hua Jin."

Based on the depth of potential development, the body is also broken down into eight modules: skin, flesh, tendons, bones, internal organs, viscera, marrow, and blood. Each module needs to be refined and polished layer by layer, and none can be omitted.

He stood tall and straight, his gaze sweeping over the three men as he continued, “Right now, I will demonstrate the most basic Ming Jin, also known as Gang Jin. Its core is to mobilize the explosive power of all the muscles in the body, using fierce force to penetrate the tendons and bones, so that the force can penetrate the body surface and be released and released freely. It emphasizes large openings and closings, and unparalleled straightness and strength.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Shan neither used his soul skill nor activated his martial soul. He firmly planted his feet on the grass, slightly bent his knees, and suddenly exerted force in his waist and abdomen, while his shoulders and back stretched out. He threw his fists forward alternately, accompanied by the sound of wind. His movements were neat and crisp, and each move was an explosion of physical strength.

clap clap clap!

A series of crisp, loud explosions rang out, not the dull thuds of collisions, but the explosive sounds of fists tearing through the air, mixed with the synchronized vibrations of muscles and bones throughout the body. The sounds were sharp and solid, carrying a real impact, and were exceptionally clear to the ears.

"This sound has two key meanings. First, it is the explosive sound produced by the extreme speed of the punch and the compression of the air. Second, it is evidence that the muscles and bones are resonating and the blood and qi are flowing smoothly."

Tang Shan stopped and stood still, his breathing still steady, his tone gentle. "My teacher regarded this sound as a sign of entry into the field. There is also a saying that 'a sound is worth more than a thousand pounds.' Only when you can make this kind of noise can you be considered to have truly touched the threshold of Ming Jin and have made some progress in your training."

He raised his hand and moved his wrist, adding, "Once you master this force, you can repeatedly temper the three modules of the skin, flesh, and tendons on the surface of your body. By continuously striking and vibrating, you can break through the original constraints and stimulate the hidden resilience and strength. When you use this force to temper and develop the first three body parts to perfection, and when you have practiced the Ming Jin to the point where you can control it at will and there is no way to improve it further, then you have completely passed the Ming Jin stage."

After Tang Shan finished speaking, he did not immediately continue. Instead, he looked at the three people in the audience and asked, "Is there anything you don't understand? You can ask."

"What does 'developing physical potential' mean? Doesn't a Soul Master's cultivation of Soul Power naturally nourish their body?"

Xue Qinghe was the first to voice his doubts.

Tang Shan was not surprised by Xue Qinghe's doubts. After all, this was the first stage of the Battle, unlike the second and third stages. The Body Sect had already researched methods to develop the body's potential, so it was normal for people to have doubts about this.

"Just like soul beasts, soul power nourishing the body can be seen as increasing the lifespan of a soul beast, while developing the potential of the body is like tapping into the bloodline of one's own race. For example, among soul beasts, some Soft Bone Rabbits can only have skills like charm and charge, while some Soft Bone Rabbits can master skills like invincible golden body and teleportation. You can understand the function of this physical training method as turning the former into the latter without changing the race."

What Tang Shan didn't say was that, for his original martial soul, his cultivation method was equivalent to making the Dark Gold Bear evolve into the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.

"What's the maximum strength that body tempering can achieve?"

Xue Qinghe continued to ask questions.

"It depends on the potential your body possesses. The higher your physical potential, the more obvious the results will be. I am the main body martial soul, so my physical potential is even more abundant. As my cultivation breaks through, my potential will increase further. Even now, my skin's defense is already extremely strong."

As Tang Shan spoke, he took out a sharp knife from his storage ring and, without waiting for the three audience members to react, he slashed his own arm without hesitation.

"Small……"

Xue Qinghe's exclamation was abruptly cut off before he could finish.

Tear!

As if cutting into tough cowhide, the sharp knife left no wound on Tang Shan, not even a red mark, only a faint white mark.

In a flash, Serpent Spear Douluo arrived beside Tang Shan, looking at the "amazing achievements" of the sharp dagger with some horror. He even examined the dagger himself before falling into a speechless shock.

He knew Tang Shan's physical abilities were extraordinary, but he never expected that Tang Shan's physical abilities would be so abnormal even without releasing his martial spirit and soul skills.

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Chapter 83: Is Qi and Blood Equal to Soul Power? Xue Qinghe's Stance Technique - Please Subscribe and Continue Reading

"Tsk tsk, what formidable defensive power. In a sense, this can barely be considered impervious to blades and spears."

Xue Qinghe walked up to Tang Shan and curiously examined the only remaining white mark on his skin, and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"This tempering method is the core and secret of my physical cultivation method."

Tang Shan stood still again, then clenched his fists. Instantly, his taut muscles and thick tendons stood out on his body, his lines strong and powerful.

"This is the result of my special development of skin, muscles, and bones before my cultivation level continued to break through. Just in terms of defense, it has already surpassed the vast majority of first-ring defense-type soul masters."

"What about the hidden force?"

Seeing how profound Ming Jin was, Xue Qinghe became even more eager to learn about An Jin, and his tone became more impatient.

"The power of hidden strength is a gentle yet extremely penetrating force, which relies on the coordinated burst of mental and physical strength."

Tangshan walked up to a big tree and lightly patted it with his palm.

The surface of the tree trunk was completely still, but when a breeze blew by, the outer bark instantly cracked and fell away, revealing the trunk inside, which was full of tiny holes, and the wood inside had already been shaken loose.

"This is hidden force. If it enters the opponent's body, it will slowly erode the internal organs, causing them to gradually fail and eventually leading to death."

Xue Qinghe stared at the hole in the tree trunk, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he quickly asked Tang Shan, "What's so special about this way of dying? Won't it be noticed?"

Tang Shan had a vague sense of unease, but Xue Qinghe was his right-hand man, so he could only answer honestly: "Theoretically speaking, it won't be detected. The internal organ damage caused is exactly the same as the symptoms of organ failure when a person dies of natural old age."

Xue Qinghe instantly understood what he meant.

It may seem no different from dying of old age naturally, but if it happens to a young person, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.

She paused for a moment, then solemnly patted Tang Shan on the shoulder: "Tang Shan, there may be a difficult task ahead that you need to complete."

Tang Shan's lips twitched slightly, but he ultimately said nothing, after all, Xue Qinghe's investment in him was obvious to all.

"What about the Transformation Realm?"

The Porcupine Douluo, who had been observing the changes in Tangshan's strength from the side, couldn't help but ask, his tone full of curiosity.

"After cultivating internal strength to every extremity of the body, permeating the limbs and bones, and thoroughly refining the bones and internal organs with internal strength, one can naturally enter the realm of transformation strength. The core characteristic of transformation strength is that not even a feather can be added, and not even a fly can land. One's control over the body reaches another level."

"What do you mean?"

Xue Qinghe listened with a mixture of understanding and confusion, his eyes filled with doubt.

Tang Shan took out a bottle of water from his storage ring, poured some into his palm, and at the same time, a purple soul ring slowly appeared under his feet. His body began to expand rapidly, and his muscle lines became more and more muscular.

"I am still at the Dark Force stage. Even though I have practiced Dark Force throughout my body, my body has not been completely refined yet. There is still a considerable gap between me and Transformation Force. Therefore, I can only use my Soul Skill to simulate and demonstrate the mysteries of Transformation Force to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the purple soul ring beneath his feet suddenly flashed, but his body did not change at all. He simply flicked his hand, and the water droplets in his palm were precisely flung away without leaving a single drop.

Not long after, Tang Shan held out his hand to Xue Qinghe: "Your Highness can touch it; there is not a trace of water left on my hand."

Xue Qinghe subconsciously reached out and touched his palm. It was dry and warm to the touch. She was both surprised and puzzled: "That's it? It feels like the Transformation Realm is not as powerful as the Dark Realm."

Before Tang Shan could explain, the Serpent Spear Douluo, who was watching from the side, had already seen through the subtle mystery and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, this seemingly simple operation is only the surface characteristic of the Transformation Force. The real power lies in the ability to exert physical strength far beyond what is usually possible through this ultimate control of the body."

"exactly."

Tang Shan nodded in agreement, then his tone became more regretful: "Master hasn't figured out the higher levels yet. If he could complete the deduction and cultivate to that level, my martial soul might undergo some special changes."

"What changes?"

Xue Qinghe became increasingly curious: how could a physical cultivation method affect a martial soul?

"It's hard to say, it's just a guess at the moment."

After laying the groundwork for the future second awakening of his martial soul, Tang Shan began to demonstrate his training process, explaining in detail: "My master named this training method Internal Martial Arts. Its core is to transform the physical body from the inside out, with the development of the body's potential as its foundation. It relies on stimulating qi and blood to temper the physique and lay the groundwork. The focus is on cultivating the various variations of internal force..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the blood and qi in his body began to surge violently, like a boiling flood. Under his precise control at the god-level, it washed over his bones and cleansed his internal organs again and again, each flow carrying a powerful impact.

His skin gradually flushed red, and waves of heat emanated from his body. The clear sound of his blood surging was like the rushing of water, echoing clearly in the ears of Xue Qinghe and the other two, with a powerful impact.

"Young Master, the activity level of the blood and qi in Tang Shan's body is almost comparable to that of soul power." The Serpent Spear Douluo secretly transmitted his voice to Xue Qinghe, deeply shocked.

"Uncle She, what does this mean?" Xue Qinghe quickly asked telepathically, his eyes full of inquiry.

“If he continues to practice this method, I suspect that sooner or later, his blood and energy will be able to be directly used to activate his martial spirit.”

Xue Qinghe's pupils contracted slightly as he instantly understood the key point. He hurriedly asked, "So, when internal martial arts are cultivated to a certain level, qi and blood can replace soul power, and even directly activate soul rings and soul skills?"