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

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

The two disappeared deep into the palace, their shadows gradually merging in the sunlight.

"Hey, this little poisoner does know what he's doing."

Under the banyan tree, Golden Crocodile Douluo picked up the recliner with one hand, glanced in the direction of the Prince's Mansion, and turned to leave. As for Xue Qinghe's consultation with Tang Shan, he didn't care. In the end, the so-called Heavenly Dou "grand plan" was just a way for the old men of the Offering Hall to fulfill Xue Qinghe's wishes. They didn't really care about it. Whether it succeeded or not, it didn't concern them.

……

“Grandpa Golden Crocodile, you have a good foundation. I estimate that it won’t be long before you can enter the Ming Jin stage.”

In the training ground, the withered body of Golden Crocodile Douluo burst forth with astonishing vitality. His limbs twisted and turned, like an ancient giant crocodile stirring up waves and overturning the sea. Every swing of his arms and sinking of his waist carried the fierce momentum of a savage beast.

The dormant Qi and blood within his body were suddenly mobilized, surging like magma. Rolling heat waves, carrying a faint golden-red halo, spread uncontrollably from within a three-foot radius around him, making the bluestone bricks on the ground slightly hot.

Today is the first day of teaching the Golden Crocodile Douluo Internal Martial Arts in Tangshan. Due to previous delays caused by trivial matters, this special training method has only just begun to get on track today.

As soon as he started teaching, Tang Shan discovered that although Golden Crocodile Douluo had never been exposed to internal martial arts, as a level 98 Peak Douluo, his understanding of Qi and blood cultivation had already reached a certain level.

Judging solely from his stance, Golden Crocodile Douluo's lower body is firmly rooted to the ground, his body perfectly coordinated and integrated. Tang Shan concluded that Golden Crocodile Douluo could directly strike.

Therefore, Tang Shan took into account the nearly ten-foot-tall, robust physique and limb proportions of the Golden Crocodile Douluo, and had him practice the original moves of crocodile attack, tail whip, and biting. In less than half an incense stick's time, a brand-new boxing style tailored to him was formed.

This may seem exaggerated, but it is actually quite reasonable: Tang Shan only created an introductory Ming Jin boxing style, while he himself had already reached the level of Hua Jin (transformation of internal force). In addition, his brain was developed to the extreme, and it was not difficult for him to tailor a training method to the physical characteristics of the Alligator Douluo. After all, Hua Jin is already a master level in internal martial arts, which means that his understanding of boxing principles, force, and human anatomy has already transcended the existing framework and formed his own school.

As for the advanced methods of developing hidden strength and neutralizing strength, Tang Shan said, "The master leads you in, but the practice is up to you."

Indeed, this is true. After entering the realm of Ming Jin (明劲), internal martial arts are no longer about practicing techniques step by step, but about deeply understanding the essence of power. Whether one can break through depends entirely on one's understanding and control of power.

This internal martial art is completely different from the self-created soul skills I previously comprehended!

Golden Crocodile Douluo suddenly felt enlightened, and an excited expression appeared on his aged face. What he had done before was just a fragmented version, but today's version was the true complete version, which could fully integrate the fierce power of skin, flesh, tendons and bones, rather than just integrating a part of the power as before.

His powerful qi and blood surged through his body like a mighty river. With each move, the air around him seemed to ignite, and warmth spread from his limbs and bones to his internal organs, giving his withered body a long-lost vitality. He had never felt so clearly that the once unattainable realm of ultimate power was now within reach; nor had he ever imagined that his qi and blood contained such immense power.

Previously, when Golden Crocodile Douluo saw that Ming Jin was somewhat similar to his own self-created soul skill, he even thought of skipping Ming Jin training. Now, after experiencing it firsthand, he realized the difference: Ming Jin is a perfect integration of the body's strength, while his previous soul skill only mobilized the strength of his torso and arms, lacking the strength of his legs, making the integration incomplete.

If one's understanding of internal strength is not yet complete, how can one advance to the next level?

A glint flashed in the Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes, his body suddenly sank, and then, like a giant crocodile poised to pounce, he twisted violently, his right leg sweeping out like a steel whip! This strike did not use a single bit of soul power, but was purely physical strength driven by Ming Jin, yet the air was torn apart the moment it was thrown out, producing a sharp "sizzling" sound, and the sound barrier was broken silently by this kick!

The rolling air currents spread outwards like a circular shockwave, sending pebbles flying several meters away.

Tang Shan had already retreated ten feet away. Looking at the sweeping leg shadow, his expression couldn't help but twist: "Goodness, others' Ming Jin kicks out a gas explosion, but you directly broke the sound barrier. The difference is too outrageous."

Golden Crocodile Douluo slowly retracted his right leg, the surging blood and qi within his body gradually calming down, but the exhilarating feeling of power still lingered in his limbs and bones. He subconsciously straightened his spine, and his originally slightly hunched body appeared much more upright, a childlike smile of satisfaction appearing on his wrinkled face.

"Such an increase in power from just the Ming Jin..." he muttered to himself. Even with his physical attributes, he would have needed to use most of his strength to unleash such power before, but now it was so easy.

With his gaze fixed on Tangshan, which stood with its arms crossed in the distance, Golden Crocodile Douluo had already made up his mind: it was time to send a message to the Grand Elder.

……

"Tang Shan, how much do you know about the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy?"

Xue Qinghe held a celadon teacup in his hand, his fingertips caressing the warm, smooth rim. He gently touched the teacup.

The night was deep, and a bright moon hung in the dark blue sky, its clear light pouring down like water, spilling onto the bluestone slabs of the courtyard and casting dappled shadows on the trees.

The sky was filled with countless stars, like shattered diamonds embedded in the night sky. Their faint light intertwined to form a dazzling sea of ​​stars, which, together with the moonlight, bathed the entire courtyard in a tranquil and refreshing atmosphere.

Moonlight and starlight fell upon Xue Qinghe, her moon-white robes shimmering with a faint silver glow, her hair fluttering in the night breeze, her features so soft they resembled a banished fairy under the moon, adding a touch of hazy illusion.

"The Heaven Dou Royal Academy is a top-tier Soul Master Academy directly under the royal family of the Heaven Dou Empire," Tang Shan answered clearly, combining information from the original work with the news he had just learned. "The academy is located in the majestic mountains on the outskirts of Heaven Dou City, covering an area of ​​thousands of acres."

The school boasts a strong faculty, with eight Heavenly Dou level instructors above level 60. The highest decision-making body is the Education Committee, composed of three Soul Dou Luos above level 80: Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin. The honorary principal is Emperor Xue Ye himself. More importantly, the academy has created numerous simulated environments suitable for cultivating different martial souls; its resources are unparalleled in the Heavenly Dou Empire.

"More or less," Xue Qinghe nodded and added, "One more thing, the daily affairs of the academy are mainly handled by my uncle, Prince Xue Xing. His attitude as the crown prince is unclear, so don't let your guard down after you enroll and try to avoid direct conflict with him."

"Yes, Your Highness, rest assured." Tang Shan nodded in agreement.

"Then you should get some rest too. I'll go with you to register tomorrow," Xue Qinghe said calmly.

"Your Highness, if you need anything, I can go by myself." Tang Shan said helplessly, feeling that Xue Qinghe's behavior was rather strange, like a parent taking their child to school.

"I will personally take you there."

Xue Qinghe said firmly, "Ultimately, Tiandou Royal Academy is an academy for nobles, full of people who rely on their family background and have no sense of right and wrong."

"I'll go there; at least that will wake up those arrogant fools and save you some trouble."

Since Xue Qinghe had said so, Tang Shan naturally didn't refuse anymore. After all, he also disliked those fools who provoked him for no reason. Reality is not like fiction. Being provoked and then "showing off and getting slapped in the face" is not a pleasant thing. It is precisely because the other party is not afraid enough that they dare to act recklessly.

Tangshan hopes to be like Haotian Douluo in the original work, using his prestige as a walking "face-saving fruit".

……

Under the same large, leafy banyan tree, Golden Crocodile Douluo took out a completely black communication soul tool from his storage soul tool, and poured his abundant soul power into it like a trickle.

After a while, the communication was connected, and Qian Daoliu's gentle voice came from the soul guide device: "Second Elder, how have you been lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, High Priest. I am safe and sound, and have arrived safely in Tiandou City." Golden Crocodile Douluo replied in a deep voice, his tone now more respectful.

"How is Xiaoxue doing? Has she encountered any trouble?" Qian Daoliu was already used to Jinluo Douluo's respectful manner. He had thought of correcting him, but he had never been able to, so he had no choice but to let him be.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they immediately got to the heart of the matter, inquiring about Xue Qinghe's recent situation with concern.

"Xiao Xue is doing very well," Golden Crocodile Douluo succinctly relayed. "She has gained the great trust of Emperor Xue Ye and has even won over Poison Douluo Dugu Bo."

In the Hall of Offerings, a relieved smile immediately appeared on Qian Daoliu's face as he stood beneath the statue of the angel. He subconsciously ignored the rest of the information relayed by Jinju Douluo; to him, as long as his granddaughter was safe and well, that was enough.

"By the way, Second Elder," Qian Daoliu was in a good mood after hearing about his granddaughter's recent situation, only then remembering the other purpose of Golden Crocodile Douluo's trip, "Have you seen Tangshan?"

"I have seen him. This is the main reason why I contacted the High Priest this time." The hoarse, aged voice of the Golden Crocodile Douluo, tinged with solemnity, came from the soul tool.

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu's relaxed expression instantly turned serious. He subconsciously sat up straight and asked in a more serious tone, "What is the Second Elder's evaluation of him?"

"A genius of extraordinary talent, a peerless prodigy!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo's words made Qian Daoliu fall into thought.

Golden Crocodile Douluo continued without pausing, "Tang Shan is seven years old this year, with a soul power level of twenty-three, and two thousand-year soul rings! In terms of combat power, ordinary Soul Kings are definitely no match for him; even if he encounters a Soul King with a top-tier martial soul like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon or the Clear Sky Hammer, as long as his soul power is not exhausted, a draw is not a problem."

"Such a prodigy..."

"In my opinion, his talent is at least as good as Tang Chen's back then, and may even surpass him in the future!"

“At least comparable to Tang Chen…” Qian Daoliu repeated these words in a low voice, his tone distant and complex. He raised his eyes to look at the majestic angel statue in front of him. The gilded statue gleamed with a cold light in the dim light of the hall. His usually calm and unwavering eyes were now rippling with emotion.

After a long silence, he sighed softly, "I never imagined that such a person could exist in this world..."

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Chapter 132 Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, Internal Level Division

"Given Tang Shan's extraordinary talent, I hope the Spirit Hall will allocate resources to nurture him. After all, there is no other genius with such exceptional talent on the entire continent."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice was calm and undisturbed.

"Oh, right, also, the external soul bone that was dug up with that beast was absorbed by Tang Shan."

Hearing what Golden Crocodile Douluo said next, Qian Daoliu was somewhat surprised: "How is that possible? So many people from the Spirit Hall tried, how come he was the one who successfully absorbed it?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo: "I'm not sure either. Maybe it's because he has a main body martial soul, which is somewhat similar to the owner of that external soul bone. By the way, High Priest, we have confirmed the identity of that soul beast remains based on the soul skills attached to the external soul bone. It is an ancient alien species Titan, a superior race of the Titan Giant Ape."

“So it was them.” Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment, then his voice came from the soul tool: “Alright, I agree. Do your best to mobilize resources to train Tang Shan. I’ll keep an eye on the Pope’s side.”

Hearing Qian Daoliu's agreement, Golden Crocodile Douluo was very satisfied and continued, "We Spirit Hall have raised that beast for so long, so let's make it Tang Shan's third spirit ring. However, Tang Shan's physical condition is still a bit lacking. We may need the Grand Elder to help us find some rare and precious materials to enhance his physical condition."

"Can Tangshan absorb it? You know, although that beast is only close to ten thousand years old, the strength of its soul power is not so easy to withstand."

Qian Daoliu had some doubts.

"The Grand Elder underestimated the amplification from Titan's left metacarpal bone. After Tang Shan absorbed it, his physical attributes doubled. Considering his natural growth, according to my plan, he will need at most 20,000 more years to withstand the effects."

"Twenty thousand years? That's manageable. I'll go check the treasure vault these next few days to see if there are any treasures like that."

"By the way, Grand Elder, I remember you left a rare and precious treasure in Tiandou City. What are the effects of that treasure? If it's suitable, I'll give it to Tang Shan to use."

The rare and precious materials of Tiandou City?

Qian Daoliu was somewhat puzzled. He seemed to have such an impression in his mind, but he wasn't sure.

"It seems so, but I seem to have forgotten exactly what was placed there. You can go and take a look at the second offering. If it's useful, you can give it to Tangshan to use."

"Okay, I'll go take a look in the next few days."

After Golden Crocodile Douluo finished speaking, he hung up the call. Qian Daoliu was still pondering what exactly he had left behind in Heaven Dou City.

Unwittingly, his gaze fell upon the statue. God, God!

Finally, under the influence of the keyword "god", Qian Daoliu, recalling the Seagod Island, suddenly realized what kind of evil thing he had put in Tiandou City.

Damn, I remember I had just broken through my limits back then. I went to sea and hunted a 100,000-year-old whale-like soul beast. I brought the rest of the corpse and soul bones back to the Spirit Hall, but I kept the whale glue for myself, hoping that I and Poseidon could use it in the future. And then, and then that was it. Poseidon said that she hoped that men could become gods, and indirectly rejected me. Disheartened, I left that 100,000-year-old whale glue at the Spirit Hall in the Heaven Dou City.

Instinctively, Qian Daoliu subconsciously took out his communication soul tool again, wanting to call back Jin Kui Douluo and tell him that there was a 100,000-year-old whale glue inside the Spirit Hall of Heaven Dou City, and that there was no need to go and see it. However, he stopped halfway through taking out the soul tool.

Isn't this tantamount to revealing that he has a piece of 100,000-year-old whale glue? The uses of whale glue are numerous. If Douluo knew this news, wouldn't he also know about his own ulterior motives when he was young? Moreover, does having whale glue mean that he is incompetent?

Conflicted, Qian Daoliu is incredibly conflicted. If it were anyone else, it would be one thing, they could just see it and that's it. But does he want to test the sharpness of my angelic holy sword?

However, Golden Crocodile Douluo is no ordinary person; in a sense, he is still his elder. If the other party were to see this, it would be like some parents finding an opened "balloon" on their child's desk—it would be incredibly embarrassing.

Qian Daoliu never imagined that his youthful ignorance and careless leaving things lying around would plant such a huge seed of trouble for him.

"Big brother, are you alright? Why do you look so strange?"

Qian Jun Douluo happened to pass by and noticed Qian Daoliu's indescribable expression. He was puzzled and asked him with concern.

"It's nothing. I was just thinking about some things from my youth, and I feel a little melancholy."

Qian Daoliu turned around, his back to Qian Jun Douluo, his voice extremely complex, his right hand trembling, and he ultimately lacked the courage to throw out the soul tool he was holding tightly.

As the saying goes: it's better to die late than early. As long as Golden Crocodile Douluo doesn't ask any questions, he'll pretend he knows nothing.

……

The Heavenly Dou Royal Academy is located twenty miles outside Heavenly Dou City. The academy covers a vast area, occupying the entire mountain range.

Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe set off at dawn and arrived when the sun had fully risen.

A huge plaque hangs above the main gate, with the gilded characters "Tian Dou Royal Academy" written in vigorous strokes. The edge is inlaid with a circle of lustrous white jade, which reflects a warm yet majestic luster in the morning light.

The gate is ten zhang long and three zhang wide, and the wall made of blue stone blocks stretches for several miles, forming a natural barrier with the majestic Tiandou Mountain range behind it.

The walls were covered with ancient, deep green vines, with scattered sprigs of celestial flowers cascading down the vines, adding a touch of fresh and lively vitality to the solemn atmosphere.

Putting everything else aside, the decor alone exudes an extraordinary ambiance that makes one yearn for it.

The guards on both sides of the gate were all dressed in soft armor, with extraordinary temperaments, and faint soul power fluctuations emanated from their bodies, clearly indicating that they were all Soul Masters.

Using Soul Masters as gatekeepers is a grand gesture that Tangshan had only previously seen with the Heaven Dou Imperial Guards, demonstrating the importance the Heaven Dou Empire places on the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The carriage stopped in front of the academy gate. After noticing the emblem on it, five people approached and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."

The remaining guards remained in place, fulfilling their duties.

Tang Shan, who saw this scene through the carriage door, thought to himself: Well-trained.

"Alright, let's go down."

Xue Qinghe stepped down from the carriage first, smiling as he stepped forward. “Please rise, everyone. Thank you for your tireless efforts in guarding the Royal Academy.”

"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."

The leader of the five guards looked at Xue Qinghe: "Does the Crown Prince have any orders?"

"I have other important business to attend to today. You just need to keep watch."

Xue Qinghe declined the guards' offer to accompany him and led Tang Shan into the academy.

Looking back at the guards who had rejoined the team, he asked, "Your Highness, are they all Soul Masters?"

"That's right, they are all Soul Masters in the army. A new batch of them will be rotated every quarter to guard this place and protect the safety of the academy students."

Upon hearing Tangshan's question, Xue Qinghe nodded in response.

She glanced at Serpent Spear Douluo and Tang Shan who were following beside her, and stretched her body. To be honest, she rarely had the opportunity to move around so freely. When she went out, for safety reasons and for the sake of the prince's pomp and circumstance, her carriage was usually surrounded by a large entourage and noisy crowd. It was impossible for her to be as relaxed as she was today.

Tang Shan curiously surveyed the interior of the Tiandou Royal Academy: upon entering, there was a wide road paved with polished bluestone, with fine moss growing in the gaps and dappled light and shadow falling through the gaps in the leaves of tall trees.

The road was wide enough to allow a dozen carriages to travel side by side, and the only people coming and going were students dressed in fine clothes, without any vehicles causing any disturbance.

The students' attire comes in three styles, corresponding to white, yellow, and purple respectively, all made of high-quality silk fabric: the white version is embroidered with a martial spirit totem in silver thread; the yellow version is trimmed with gilded piping; and the purple version has the words "Tian Dou" (Heavenly Fighting) on ​​the sleeves in silver thread.

Against the backdrop of their splendid school uniforms, the male students stood tall and straight, while the female students stood gracefully, exuding an air of nobility.

Beyond the main road stands a tall building, its snow-white walls gleaming in the sunlight. On the walls are painted enormous martial spirit patterns: Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, Black Tortoise, Azure Vine, and others, their colors vibrant and lifelike, as if they were about to burst through the walls at any moment.