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

Upon hearing Tangshan's answer, Ning Guang couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, instinctively drawing the attention of those around him.

"Let's talk somewhere else."

Ning Guang grabbed Tang Shan and tried to pull him away, but no matter how hard he tried, Tang Shan wouldn't budge.

"Senior, I haven't finished my course objectives yet. How about I go with you after the competition?"

"I almost forgot about that."

Ning Guang slapped his head in frustration.

"By the way, senior, you're a support-type Soul Master, how do you complete this practical combat lesson?"

Tang Shan thought about Ning Guang's department and became quite curious.

"I will form a team to take on the challenge, two against two, and I need to win at least two out of the three challenges to pass."

Ning Guang felt somewhat helpless. This was the drawback of the support class. Even though his buffs were very strong, it was essentially letting his teammates fight two opponents at once.

If it weren't for his martial soul being the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, which has unparalleled amplification effects, he would probably be forced to "spar" with his teacher after every practical lesson.

In fact, he was considered relatively good. The other support-type Soul Masters did not show significant improvement in the early stages. Even though the school had adjusted the passing requirement to one win out of five matches, many support-type Soul Masters still had to receive "lectures" from their teachers every time.

"Does the senior have any recommendations for students at the Heavenly Dou level? I'm itching to try my luck."

Tang Shan watched the flashing lights and clashing soul skills on the various arenas and couldn't help but feel a little restless.

"You want to challenge someone of a higher level?"

Ning Guang frowned slightly, but when he thought of Tang Shan's two exaggerated thousand-year soul rings, his furrowed brows relaxed.

It's normal for someone with two thousand-year soul rings to have the ambition to challenge opponents of higher levels.

However, to avoid a mishap in Tangshan, he still pointed to the weakest of the Tiandou students who were currently fighting.

P.S.: One more chapter to go! The Heaven Dou Royal Academy storyline is about to end, and time is about to accelerate.

Chapter 144 Soul Master or Soul Sect Master, Challenging the Strongest (Bonus Chapter for 1100 Monthly Tickets)

"He is Cang Yun, his martial soul is the Iron-backed Rhinoceros, he has just broken through to the Soul Master level, and his first soul ring is a white soul ring."

Tang Shan was somewhat surprised: "To be able to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, his background must be extraordinary, so why is his first spirit ring still only ten years old?"

Ning Guang coughed lightly, his expression somewhat strange.

"It's said that this kid developed a bit too fast in some aspects, so he did *that* a little too early. And when he was absorbing the spirit ring, his body was too weak. If his grandfather hadn't reacted quickly and interrupted him in time, this guy would probably have exploded and died."

Tangshan was speechless. How intense must the game have been to put him in such a state?

"Then how come he was able to absorb a thousand-year-old soul ring later?"

Tang Shan was somewhat puzzled, wondering if his physical development was a bit too fast.

"It is said that his family spent a lot of money to buy a piece of ten-thousand-year-old whale glue, which barely made up for his physical deficiencies. However, even so, he still has not been able to leave an heir for the family."

Tang Shan was somewhat shocked. What did he mean by using ten-thousand-year whale glue to barely make up for the deficit? You should know that ten-thousand-year whale glue is enough to increase the absorption period of a soul ring by two or three thousand years for an ordinary soul master. But according to Ning Guang, Cang Yun is still somewhat weak. Just how much trouble does he have to go through in his "daily life"?

"Senior Ning, just pick the strongest one for me. Trust my abilities. Besides, even if I fail, it's just one defeat. I still have three more chances. As for Cang Yun, who knows what he might do if he can get himself into this state? Whether I can beat him or not, he's a problem."

Tang Shan shook his head and refused Ning Guang's offer. Ning Guang hesitated for a moment, then simply went along with Tang Shan's wish and pointed to one of the burly men who looked like an older man.

"He is Xu Siyue, twenty-eight years old this year, with the martial soul Xuanming Turtle, level thirty-nine. His family's original martial soul was Cloud Water Turtle, but it underwent a benign mutation in him. He named his martial soul Xuanming Turtle, and said that this was a change that occurred after he awakened the Xuanwu bloodline."

With extremely strong defense and considerable attack power, he is a very troublesome opponent and should be considered the strongest among the students of our Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

"Why don't you choose Tangshan instead?"

Towards the end, Ning Guang hesitated, because the labels attached to the other party were simply too troublesome.

At twenty-eight years old, he must have experienced quite a few battles. Even if they were just small skirmishes at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, he made up for the lack of quality with quantity. Over a long period of time, his combat experience must have reached an extraordinary level.

With a soul power level of 39, compared to Tang Shan's mere 23, it was an overwhelming advantage.

In addition, his own spirit is a mutated spirit with strange spirit skills. Although Ning Guang had some understanding of it by chance, it was ultimately not comprehensive.

This person is the strongest student among the current students of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Tang Shan was a little surprised, but after thinking about it, it was normal - after all, the graduation requirements were there, and it was already very rare to have a Soul Master of level 39 stay in the school.

Unless they are of suitable age and have the opportunity to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition, most people will definitely graduate decisively once they meet the graduation requirements.

Xu Siyue, who is over the age limit but still stays in school, can only be described as a rare "oddball".

"Senior, then I'll choose him."

As Tang Shan spoke, he stepped forward before Ning Guang could react.

Xu Siyue watched the battle between her juniors with a calm gaze, her heart unmoved.

His martial soul is the Xuanming Turtle. Although it is a benign mutation, his innate soul power is still not high, only level four.

Indeed, he had met the graduation requirements, but he had no intention of graduating immediately—in his view, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in front of him was the best place for him to think about the future development of his martial soul.

Here you'll find all sorts of martial spirits, a wealth of books and materials, and a host of knowledgeable teachers. He must thoroughly research the future development direction of his martial spirit here so that he can pass on his experience.

Just then, Xu Siyue noticed a junior student walking towards her.

"Senior, may I challenge you?"

Tang Shan smiled as he looked at the young or middle-aged man in front of him.

Xu Siyue was somewhat surprised. She looked at Tang Shan's yellow school uniform, then at her own hidden purple school uniform: "You want to challenge someone of a higher level?"

"Yes."

Tangshan's answer was very straightforward.

"Well."

Xu Siyue's voice was calm and undisturbed.

She showed neither anger at being challenged by a junior despite being the strongest in the academy, nor gentleness in advising him to switch opponents due to concerns about their strength; she simply confirmed the request and calmly agreed.

"That's interesting," Tang Shan thought with a slight smile. He had a feeling that the upcoming battle might be quite interesting.

"Teacher, the next match will be between the two of us."

Tang Shan walked up to Qin Ming and said without hesitation.

Qin Ming, engrossed in taking notes, didn't look up: "One is Tangshan, right? Who's the other one?"

"Teacher, it's me, Xu Siyue."

Qin Ming paused in his writing, looked up at the two of them.

"Tang Shan and Xu Siyue, right? Confirm the challenge?"

"confirm."

Tangshan's answer was very straightforward, and Xu Siyue nodded in affirmation.

“Interesting. Okay, you guys wait a moment. After this group of people leaves the stage, you can go on stage.”

Qin Ming's lips curled up, his interest piqued: A duel between the strongest talent and the strongest individual? Let me see who comes out on top in the end.

Watching the two leave, Qin Ming couldn't help but frown: But why do I feel that Xu Siyue's aura seems a bit strange?

“Interesting, very interesting. These two little guys are quite a handful. I’ll go call the three education commissioners over. I’m sure they’re also curious about Tangshan’s strength.”

Old Han instructed Qin Ming, "Try to delay as much as possible; the three education commissioners could be anywhere."

"Don't worry, Mr. Han, I understand."

Qin Ming nodded in agreement.

Old Han gave Xu Siyue one last deep look, then turned and leaped several times, disappearing from the playground.

……

Are you ready?

Qin Ming glanced at Tang Shan and Xu Siyue and asked.

They both nodded at the same time.

"Alright, as I said before, give it your all."

After speaking, Qin Ming stepped down from the arena. At this moment, only Tang Shan's and Xu Siyue's arenas were still in use out of the five arenas, with all the other students crowding around them, making the area completely impassable.

"Tang Shan, who possesses two thousand-year soul rings, has challenged Xu Siyue, the strongest student among the students"—this news spread like wildfire among the students, leading to the current situation.

"Be careful."

Xu Siyue offered a casual reminder, then strode steadily toward Tangshan. As he walked, a powerful surge of soul energy emanated from him, and dramatic changes manifested layer by layer on his body:

The first step: Martial Soul Possession! His body suddenly expanded by half a foot, his broad shoulders and thick back bulged with bulging muscles, and dark blue scales spread out from under his skin like black jade, covering his limbs and torso; behind him, a huge tortoise shell with a diameter of nearly two meters suddenly appeared, covered with mysterious patterns, and its surface was shrouded in a light mist, as if it could devour all impacts.

The second step: the first spirit ring appeared! A clear yellow spirit ring rose from beneath his feet, slowly hovering around his waist. Its gentle yet formidable aura spread out, causing subtle ripples in the surrounding air.

The third step is to stack the second spirit ring! Another yellow spirit ring followed closely behind, pulsating at the same height as the first spirit ring. The two yellow lights intertwined and wrapped around each other, instantly doubling the momentum. The spirit power fluctuations surged outwards like waves.

The fourth step, the third spirit ring appears! When that deep purple spirit ring suddenly appeared, the temperature of the entire arena seemed to drop a few degrees. The dark patterns flowing on the purple spirit ring echoed the tortoise shell pattern, exuding a heart-palpitating sense of oppression.

The fifth step: the fourth spirit ring appeared! The four rings pulsed around his body in a sequence of "yellow-yellow-purple-purple," and the dark blue scales gleamed with a cold luster under the light of the spirit rings. His powerful spirit energy swept across the entire arena as if it were tangible, and the air around the arena howled and churned, even causing the robes of the spectators to flutter loudly. The momentum had thus reached its peak...

Yellow and purple, the four spirit rings were bright and heavy, floating on Xu Siyue's body. The surging spirit power radiated outwards from him, and the air seemed to freeze wherever it passed.

A brief silence fell over the scene. Even the students who were whispering to each other subconsciously held their breath because of the four spirit rings on his body.

Finally, someone stammered, breaking the silence: "When did Xu... when did Xu Siyue break through? Wasn't he a level 39 Soul Master? When did he become a Soul Sect Master?"

This person's words seemed to ignite a fuse, instantly igniting the previously silent students.

"Holy crap, a Soul Master! Tang Shan is doomed to lose. I thought two thousand-year Soul Rings could beat three standard Soul Rings!"

"Xu Siyue has become a Soul Master, doesn't that mean he can become a teacher at the academy after graduation?"

"Have you forgotten that to become a teacher, you also need to have a good grasp of theoretical knowledge?"

"You're the one who forgot! Don't you know Xu Siyue's theoretical grades?"

……

"I didn't expect him to break through to the Soul Master level. I'm afraid Tang Shan is going to lose this time."

Qin Ming felt a little regretful, but even though Tang Shan was defeated by the Soul Sect, he was still honorable in defeat.

Under the shade of a tall tree, Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin, three members of the Education Committee, stood side by side.

"What an exciting battle! I never expected that Xu Siyue would break through to the Soul Master level so quietly."