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

"Congratulations on your successful absorption. It took you a full three days to absorb this."

Xue Qinghe yawned widely and pointed to the wrinkled old man beside him: "You can try your soul bone and soul skills with this senior, and teach him your internal martial arts while you're at it. I'm going to take a nap first."

Seeing Tang Shan successfully emerge from the secret room, Xue Qinghe's worries completely subsided. The accumulated fatigue prevented her from getting excited at all. After saying goodbye to Tang Shan, she stood up, pushed open the courtyard gate, and returned to her residence.

In the courtyard, Tang Shan and Golden Crocodile Douluo stared at each other for a moment before Tang Shan broke the somewhat quiet atmosphere.

He slightly cupped his hands in greeting: "May I ask how I should address you, senior?"

No matter which titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall is on the other end, being courteous is always the right thing to do.

As for why Tang Shan was so convinced that the old man in front of him was a Title Douluo of the Spirit Hall, he said that an ordinary old man with so many wrinkles on his face must either be dead or enjoying his old age, and his breath must be weak.

Although the old man in front of him had wrinkles like old tree bark and was dressed in a gray cloth, his upright figure and the aura he could not sense at all said it all. It was as if the words "I am very good at fighting" were written on his face.

This was the first time that Golden Crocodile Douluo had met Tang Shan. He looked Tang Shan up and down and couldn't help but admire him.

I don't know if it was the divine will of my own martial soul or the power of that special soul bone, but my physical attributes doubled after absorbing the soul bone. At this rate of improvement, absorbing a 20,000-year soul ring at level 30 shouldn't be a problem, and increasing the age by another 20,000 to 30,000 years later will be easy.

I remember that the Grand Elder placed some rare and precious materials in the Spirit Hall of Heaven Dou City several decades ago. I'll go and take a look then, and see if they can be of any help to Tangshan.

He forced a kind smile onto his face, which resembled the bark of an old tree, and his voice was hoarse but firm and powerful.

"You can call me Senior Golden Crocodile, or you can call me Grandpa Golden Crocodile together with the young prince."

Tang Shan's eyelids twitched, and he immediately realized the true identity of the old man in front of him: the second elder of the Spirit Hall, with a spirit power of up to level 98, and the spirit of the Golden Crocodile King. In terms of seniority, he was a generation older than Qian Daoliu, the Golden Crocodile Douluo.

You meant to call me Xiaoxue, right? And is it inappropriate to just tell me your name like that?

Tang Shan's mind was in turmoil. He never expected that in just a few months since he came to Tian Dou City, he would have met Di Tian and Gu Yue, the seemingly strongest and truly strongest soul beasts, and now he had met Golden Crocodile Douluo, one of the top five humans.

As for your point about the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, which is nearly a million years old among the soul beasts, no way, no way, no one would think that a super soul beast, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, whose eye was gouged out by the Sea God, could defeat Di Tian, ​​who has the bloodline of the Dragon King and was personally taught the divine skill Dragon God Claw by the Dragon God, right?

Even putting everything else aside, one was severely injured and killed by the Bodhi Blood condensed by Tang San's own blood; the other was severely injured by Huo Yuhao using Guanyin Tears, which surpassed the Bodhi Blood, combined with the super artifact Ghost Carving Divine Blade. The difference in their strength is incomparable.

In conclusion, it's probably fair to say that Di Tian is the strongest spirit beast on the surface.

Tang Shan forcibly pulled his wandering thoughts back to reality. Since the Golden Crocodile Douluo in front of him was so amiable, he naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony and bowed, calling out, "Grandpa Golden Crocodile."

"Good, good, Tangshan, you're very good."

Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Tang Shan, who was bowing to him, with great satisfaction. His kind smile also became more sincere.

In fact, he had some hesitation about whether to appear directly in front of Tang Shan, since Xue Qinghe, as the eldest prince, had already shown too much power.

However, after careful consideration, he realized that Xue Qinghe hadn't noticed before, and the situation had already exceeded a certain limit. If Tang Shan was alert enough, he would definitely discover the problem. Judging from Tang Shan's previous actions in Iron Wall City, the other party's alertness was certain.

Having discovered the problem, instead of actively distancing themselves, they continued to delve deeper into the cave, clearly indicating their willingness to align themselves with Xue Qinghe. Since the other party has no intention of rebelling, one more old man won't make a difference, nor will one less. They can simply appear; after all, no one will suspect that Xue Qinghe is no longer the real Xue Qinghe—it's a disguise of divine armor. Without divine power, who could see through it?

With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Golden Crocodile Douluo pointed to the chair and said, "Sit down. I'm quite curious about the effect of that soul bone. It's been sitting in the national treasury for so many years, and you're the first one to successfully absorb it."

Tang Shan didn't think as much as Golden Crocodile Douluo. He knew very well that he was just an ordinary person. Planning, strategizing, and plotting were not his forte. His idea was simple: cling to powerful figures, get cultivation resources for him, pave the way for his cultivation, and then give them what he could in return.

As for the doubts arising from the appearance of too many so-called strong individuals, my will is always focused on increasing strength, and my mind is definitely full of muscles; I can't make such connections.

Since the other party claimed it was a soul bone from the national treasury, Tangshan believed it.

"Does this soul bone of yours have any special origin?"

"I don't know. It's been in the national treasury for a long time. If Your Highness hadn't found it, it would probably have been completely forgotten in a corner and might have been thrown away as trash one day."

Golden Crocodile Douluo naturally didn't reveal the true origin of the hand bone, but instead told a lie.

He looked at Tang Shan with some curiosity: "I wonder what this Soul Bone Skill is, and whether it reveals the identity of the soul beast it was born with?"

He was genuinely curious. There were only a handful of beings in the entire history of Douluo Continent who could fight that race to a standstill. Their Spirit Hall had its own guesses, but records of beings that surpassed super spirit beasts were very scarce. Some of them had completely vanished into the river of time, leaving nothing but a name.

Recalling the information he obtained from the soul bone, Tang Shan's expression was very complex, showing a mix of realization, understanding, shock, and amazement.

"Senior, the soul skill within this soul bone is called 'Great Power'."

Tang Shan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The principle is to forcibly draw in the endless surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy), highly compress and purify it, and finally pour it into every inch of my muscles and bones without any loss."

This is pure, extreme amplification. The more power I absorb from heaven and earth, the stronger I become. The only limitation lies in whether my current physical strength can withstand this immense force, and whether my will can control this violent energy.

Upon hearing this outrageous effect, Golden Crocodile Douluo subconsciously opened his mouth. What do you mean by the upper limit of amplification being the upper limit that the physical body can withstand and the upper limit of power control? You might as well say that as long as the body can withstand it and can roughly control it, the amplification has no upper limit.

“Great Power, this soul skill is so powerful that it must be one of those soul skills that surpass super soul beasts, but why is it not recorded in ancient books? Does this soul skill have any other names?”

Golden Crocodile Douluo frowned, pondering for a long time but still couldn't recall which soul beast this soul skill was related to. She looked up at Tang Shan and couldn't help but ask.

Tang Shan nodded slightly: "Senior, it has another name, which is also the information carried by this soul bone. Another name for this soul skill is Titan's Power."

P.S.: Did anyone think of the spirit beast with an external spirit bone? Titan, the bloodline source of the Titan Giant Ape in the original Douluo Continent, an ancient and unique species, not an original spirit beast. Also, here's a patch: the protagonist's appearance and physique will gradually approach the theoretical ceiling of the human race, but no harem, no harem, no harem! I'm saying it three times because it's important. Finally, please vote for me! Let's aim for 600 monthly votes!

Chapter 121 Testing Soul Bone Skills: The Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies

Upon hearing Tang Shan mention that "Great Power" was also known as "Titan Power," Golden Crocodile Douluo suddenly realized what it meant.

"So it was an ancient Titan's soul skill. The soul beast produced by the soul bone is such a rare species. No wonder we couldn't find it before."

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, didn't you guys think of Titan as a soul beast before?"

Tangshan was somewhat puzzled.

He was quite surprised when he learned the origin of this soul skill from the soul bone. He never expected that the so-called Titan, the source of the Titan Giant Ape bloodline, would actually exist.

Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head: "It's not that I didn't expect it, but many soul beasts have long since disappeared into the river of history, leaving only their names and very few records. Their specific abilities are also little known."

He looked at Tang Shan's left hand: "Take this soul beast Titan, for example. Ancient books only record that it has a strong physical body and unparalleled strength, but they don't record the principle behind its unparalleled strength. No one would have thought that its immense power was actually obtained through the blessing of heaven and earth."

Tang Shan strongly agreed with Golden Crocodile Douluo's idea. Other abilities that mobilize the power of heaven and earth to amplify their power either rely on the primordial energy of heaven and earth to condense attacks and reduce their own consumption, or their attacks carry a vast amount of primordial energy to amplify their power. Only Titan's use of the primordial energy of heaven and earth amplifies himself and increases his pure power.

"Should we try out this soul skill?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo was genuinely curious about the specifics of this soul skill and took the initiative to make a suggestion.

"Then I'll have to trouble Grandpa Golden Crocodile."

Tang Shan clasped his hands in a slight fist salute, then stood up and distanced himself from the crowd.

Golden Crocodile Douluo also stood up, his hands behind his back.

"Be careful, senior."

Tang Shan gave a warning, and then two purple spirit rings appeared beneath his feet. The second thousand-year spirit ring suddenly flashed, and his bones cracked. Tang Shan's body expanded at a visible speed, his clothes instantly tearing open to reveal muscles forged like refined steel. Every muscle bulged and swelled, yet it didn't appear bulky; instead, it presented a perfect, streamlined form of power. His broad shoulders and narrow waist became even more pronounced, and his four-meter-tall figure stood there, imposing and unapproachable.

However, the changes were not over yet. A bright light suddenly shone from Tang Shan's left palm as soul power was poured into it, and the soul bone skill "Great Power" was activated!

hum-

An invisible gravitational field instantly spread, and the primordial energy between heaven and earth seemed to be summoned by an invisible force, transforming into a visible milky-white stream of energy that converged wildly around the courtyard, surging into Tang Shan's body like a tidal wave. His skin surface shimmered with a glassy luster, his meridians bulged like coiled dragons, and with each breath, the surrounding primordial energy fluctuated violently. Pure primordial energy of heaven and earth rapidly compressed and condensed on his body surface, then poured into every cell and tissue of his body, as if putting a layer of armor on them.

A surge of power coursed through Tang Shan's body like a volcanic eruption. He instinctively clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking as the powerful force ripped the air apart, creating visible shockwaves.

What immense power! The amplified effect truly lives up to its name, "Great Power"!

boom!

The enormous foot slammed heavily onto the ground, instantly cracking the concrete and creating a huge crater. Tang Shan's massive figure was propelled out and crashed into the already distorted and viscous air.

The air around him was forcibly torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound, and the overwhelming momentum crushed towards Golden Crocodile Douluo like Mount Tai pressing down.

A hint of approval flashed in Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes. His body shone brightly with golden light, and golden scales instantly covered his entire body. A savage and ferocious aura soared into the sky, and his figure also grew to a height of four meters. His palms, covered with dense scales, contained terrifying power. Without any fancy moves, he met Tang Shan's powerful punch head-on.

boom!!!

The instant fist and palm collided, there was no sound of flesh colliding as expected; instead, a thunderous roar erupted. The two terrifying forces collided, forming a visible shockwave that spread outwards, instantly cracking the ground with spiderweb-like fissures that stretched for more than ten meters.

Tang Shan felt an incomparably powerful force travel up his arm, causing his blood and qi to surge slightly, while the ground beneath Golden Crocodile Douluo's feet sank by half a foot.

"Wait a moment."

Golden Crocodile Douluo flashed and appeared beside Tang Shan like a ghost. He grabbed Tang Shan's shoulder with his large hand, and with a surge of soul power, the two of them disappeared from the courtyard in an instant.

A hoarse voice rang in Tang Shan's ears: "You don't want to be homeless tonight, do you? The Prince's Mansion has a martial arts training ground. It's not very big, but it should be enough for us to keep up."

When Tang Shan came to his senses again, the two of them were already in the training ground.

Before he could take a good look at his surroundings, the Golden Crocodile Douluo's scale-covered claws swept across with a fierce wind, and a faint aura of ferocity filled the air.

boom!

Tang Shan's blood and qi surged instantly, and his soul power moved as if it were his own arm. He raised his hand and precisely caught Golden Crocodile Douluo's palm. A gentle force dissipated some of the force, and at the same time, his body shot forward like an arrow, his shoulder slamming into Golden Crocodile Douluo's chest.

Boom boom boom!!!

The training ground erupted with a continuous series of collisions as Tang Shan unleashed the terrifying power of "Great Strength" without reservation, throwing punches and kicks at the same time, stirring up the air into chaotic vortexes.

Golden Crocodile Douluo, however, remained calm and composed. His golden scales provided impenetrable defense, and his hands moved with the ruthlessness and cunning of a crocodile, sometimes lashing out like steel whips and sometimes tearing at the opponent's flesh. The training ground floor, crafted from special stone, could not withstand the force of their battle, and the shockwaves from their fight created numerous craters, sending fragments of stone flying and dust billowing everywhere.

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, the boost is almost at its limit!"

During the exchange, Tang Shan couldn't help but shout a reminder. "Great Power" is a powerful soul bone skill, but it has a significant drawback: once the soul skill is activated, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will continuously flow into the body. Unless one actively stops activating it, it will eventually exceed the body's limits.

Golden Crocodile Douluo also sensed the increasingly violent spiritual energy within Tang Shan's body. He exerted a little force with his palm and slapped Tang Shan back five steps, the hoarse voice reaching his ears.

"Feel it carefully. This is a soul skill I created by combining soul power and blood qi. It should be of some help to your subsequent cultivation."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Golden Crocodile Douluo's soul power surged and his blood boiled behind him. The two intertwined and transformed into a giant crocodile paw the size of a house.

The crocodile's paw is golden yellow all over, with clearly visible scales. The palm contains a rich earthy yellow energy, and a wild and ferocious will comes over you, as if an ancient giant crocodile has awakened.

He slowly raised his right hand, and the golden crocodile palm slowly pressed down. The speed of the palm seemed slow, but it blocked all of Tang Shan's dodge routes. An invisible pressure enveloped the entire scene, making Tang Shan feel as if he was locked on by an ancient ferocious beast, unable to move an inch.

With soul power as the foundation, qi and blood as the body, and willpower as the soul, the three are perfectly integrated to form this self-created soul skill.

The giant crocodile paw, formed from concentrated energy, slowly slammed down. Tang Shan instinctively crossed his arms to protect himself, channeling his soul power and blood energy into his body, causing his Yuan Qi armor to shine brightly.

Boom!!!

The crocodile's paw slammed into Tang Shan's arms with a deafening roar. The terrifying force swept over him like a tsunami, and Tang Shan's feet instantly sank into the ground, causing the floor of the training ground to crack inch by inch.

He felt an immense, unparalleled power surge into his body through his arms, causing his blood and qi to boil and making it difficult to breathe. Strangely, however, this powerful force did not cause him any real harm.

As the smoke cleared, Tang Shan stood unharmed in a giant depression a foot deep. The ground within several meters around him had sunk, forming a lifelike crocodile paw shape.

Golden Crocodile Douluo withdrew his right hand and looked at Tang Shan in the pit: "What did you find?"

Tang Shan pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly flashed with a bright light: "Thank you for your guidance, senior. I understand now. Willpower is the essence of the martial soul, blood and qi are the flesh of the martial soul, soul power is the ability of the martial soul, and soul skills are formed naturally."

Golden Crocodile Douluo was silent for a moment, then nodded approvingly: "You have a good idea. Alright, hurry back and comprehend it. Tomorrow morning, His Highness and I will learn internal martial arts from you together."

After saying that, he turned and walked away.

I only let him feel the circulation and combination of Qi and Soul Power, what kind of nonsense is Tang Shan comprehending? No wonder he's a disciple chosen by a master, his comprehension is truly extraordinary. Willpower is the essence of the Martial Soul… perhaps I've found a direction for improving my self-created Soul Skill.

For some reason, Tang Shan felt that Golden Crocodile Douluo's figure seemed a bit stiff when he left.