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

boom!

Already hampered by gravity, his punching speed was slowed down. This time, Zhao Wuji's attack forced him to retreat repeatedly, his chest heaving with blood and qi.

boom!

With a sudden stomp of his foot, he created a small crater on the arena, and instead of retreating, he advanced, unleashing a violent aura as he rammed into Zhao Wuji, who was hot on his heels.

With a fierce slam, Tang Shan slowed down the attack, followed by punches, palm strikes, elbow strikes, knee strikes, shoulder strikes, leg sweeps, and headbutts. His entire body became a weapon, launching a fierce storm of attacks on Zhao Wuji.

Bang bang bang bang!

A series of loud collisions rang out, the force of the impact raged and spread, and the arena was shaken apart by the clash between the two, raising clouds of dust.

Zhao Wuji curled up, covering his head with his hands, and did not retaliate at all, enduring all the attacks.

Three streams of energy surged within his body, continuously supplying him with power. Centered on Zhao Wuji, the attacks poured down like a torrential downpour.

After unleashing a furious barrage of attacks for a full minute, feeling his soul power and blood energy somewhat depleted, Tang Shan finally withdrew his offensive and retreated abruptly without hesitation.

As the thick smoke slowly dissipated, Zhao Wuji, bathed in golden light, emerged from the smoke. He was completely unharmed, his steps steady, and an invisible pressure weighed heavily on people's hearts.

"Kid, not bad. If it were an ordinary Soul King or Soul Emperor, they would probably have been defeated after that round of attacks. Unfortunately, you've met me."

Zhao Wuji no longer held back; his soul power surged forth like a mighty river, all of it empowering his body.

boom!

The arena suddenly collapsed, and a huge crater instantly appeared. Zhao Wuji, like a furious giant bear, smashed through layers of air waves, and a terrifying shockwave exploded behind him, unleashing his power wantonly.

Almost teleporting, the burly body appeared in front of Tang Shan in the blink of an eye, and the huge fist, carrying the power to split mountains, smashed down from above without hesitation.

boom!

Tang Shan's body flew backward instantly. If he hadn't used the Thousand-Pound Drop technique to stabilize himself, he would have already been sent flying off the stage.

Click!

His feet sank deep into the floor, and cracks spread around him like a spider web.

Tang Shan struggled to pull his foot out of the ring and looked at the figure in the distance that resembled a towering mountain.

"Boy, you are no match for me. A Soul Saint's soul power is terrifyingly abundant. Even without using soul skills, he can unleash extremely powerful force simply by amplifying his soul power. Admit defeat."

"Not necessarily!"

Faced with Zhao Wuji's words, Tang Shan remained calm and walked forward slowly. Amethyst light surged around him as a simple amethyst armor covered his body. At the same time, his second spirit ring suddenly shone. With each step he took, his body rapidly expanded as if inflated.

Three meters, four meters, five meters...

The second soul technique, "Embodiment of Heaven and Earth," is activated!

Originally about two meters tall, his body grew to over six meters tall with a 340% increase in height. As his size increased, his internal strength surged simultaneously. Tang Shan clenched his fist, distorting and compressing the air before exploding with a bang.

"How is it now?"

He looked down at Zhao Wuji, his voice deep and resonant.

Zhao Wuji's initial contempt vanished completely, replaced by a fierce fighting spirit in his eyes: "Kid, you've exceeded my expectations. Let me see just how far you've come!"

Before the words were even finished, Zhao Wuji's body, resembling a giant bear, erupted once more, breaking through the air barrier and instantly appearing in front of Tang Shan. But Tang Shan was prepared; his iron fist, as big as a wok and carrying terrifying pressure, was already smashing head-on towards Zhao Wuji.

Boom!

Every inch of their muscles was bursting with extreme power, and every bit of force was released without reservation. Tang Shan's huge feet slammed into the ground, creating cracks in the ground. Giant fists and iron fists were locked in a fierce struggle, and the shockwaves from the clash of forces swirled wildly in all directions, resulting in an extreme stalemate.

The entire audience held their breath, afraid to even breathe, lest they miss the exciting exchanges to come.

They had long forgotten that Tang Shan was just a Soul Master; at this moment, all they could see was this pure and extreme clash of power.

Hiss!

The sound of feet rubbing against the ground is usually not noticeable, but it becomes exceptionally clear and jarring in the deathly silent arena.

Zhao Wuji's feet uncontrollably retreated half a foot. Although he managed to regain his balance, it was clear that he had lost slightly in this pure contest of strength.

boom!

Zhao Wuji suddenly stomped on the ground, flipped in the air and landed in a corner of the arena. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened his eyes again, there was only extreme calm in them.

"Hey kid, watch out!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the fourth soul skill, Location Lock, was activated, and an invisible mark was placed on Tang Shan, establishing a special connection between the two.

hum!

A strong pulling force suddenly came, and under the effect of his soul skill, Zhao Wuji was like a cannonball, carrying a strong wind as he crashed straight into Tangshan.

The two fists collided with a loud bang, and Zhao Wuji, who was hit by the powerful recoil, flew up and then quickly closed in again with the help of the effect of his fourth soul skill.

Fourth Soul Skill: Location Tracking: Can lock onto a target, and after locking on, can instantly close the distance by jumping.

With this soul skill, Zhao Wuji launched a continuous barrage of attacks on Tang Shan. Tang Shan had to withstand all the recoil, while Zhao Wuji was able to unleash all the recoil and then use his soul skill to lock onto Tang Shan and close the distance again.

Fists clashed, bones snapping and cracking; legs swept against each other, whistling and piercing winds; Tangshan elbows were as hard as cast iron, Zhao Wuji elbows as sharp as spears, unleashing the most primal and purest close-quarters combat. Every collision was full of power, the impact of the hard-hitting battle thrilling the entire audience.

Tang Shan's surging blood and qi boiled on his body, while his rich soul power surged within him like waves. His spiritual power acted as a perfect mediator, harmonizing his blood and qi with his soul power, giving rise to an even more terrifying force.

A golden and silver phantom slowly coalesced behind Tang Shan, with specks of golden light continuously surging into the phantom from his body.

His inner potential was further developed, and his strength continued to rise at a slow but steady pace. His momentum, which had originally declined due to the opponent's continuous attacks, rose again, and the fighting spirit in his eyes became increasingly fierce.

Zhao Wuji closed the distance again, using the recoil from the collision to retreat, his expression now grave. He had to admit that the young man before him, who appeared to be a Soul Master, was simply a monster. The opponent's speed, defense, and strength were all outrageously high, especially his strength, which was comparable to his own before he activated his Martial Soul True Body. What was even more fatal was that many of his Soul Skills were ineffective—his fifth Soul Skill, Gravity Compression, was meant to force the opponent to close the distance when he couldn't get close, but Tang Shan only wanted to clash head-on with him, rendering the compression useless;

The sixth soul skill, Mighty Vajra Roar, combines stun and sonic attack. However, the opponent's will is extremely concentrated, so the stun has no effect. As for the sonic attack, given the opponent's defense, it cannot cause much damage at all.

Chapter 224 Soul Master vs. Soul Saint, Giant vs. Giant Bear (Bonus Chapter for 900 Average Subscriptions)

In the first VIP box, Ning Fengzhi watched the battle below with an indescribably complex expression. After a long silence, he asked Sword Douluo Chen Xin beside him, "Uncle Sword, what do you think?"

Chen Xin stared at Tang Shan, who was clashing head-on with Zhao Wuji, for a long time, and then softly uttered a few words: "Unprecedented, unprecedented in history!"

In the second VIP box, Salas had already stood up at some point, standing by the window with a burning gaze, intently watching this battle that would surely be recorded in the history of Douluo Continent. He couldn't bear to miss a single detail, and he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Monster, truly a monster! A Soul Master fighting a Soul Saint, and he hasn't even used his third Soul Ring yet, it's really..."

In the third private room, Xiong Jun casually picked up a large piece of roasted meat, stuffed it into his mouth, and shook his head as he watched Zhao Wuji and Tang Shan clash head-on.

Dugu Yan, who was also watching the battle in Tangshan, felt a pang of anxiety when she saw Xiong Jun shake his head. Although it was only their first meeting, she still mustered her courage and asked Xiong Jun, "Senior Xiong Jun, is Tangshan going to lose?"

Xiong Jun was a little puzzled, wondering why this human girl would suddenly ask him this question. He shook his head: "No, it will probably take a while longer to fight, and it's hard to say who will win or lose."

"Then why did you shake your head just now?" Dugu Yan asked, somewhat puzzled.

Xiong Jun suddenly realized and casually explained, "I think that Soul Saint's development path has gone astray. His abilities and soul skills seem flashy, but in reality, they don't help his strength growth much."

He couldn't help but shake his head, chewing on the roasted meat in his mouth as he commented, "Mighty Vajra Bear, just from the name, you can basically tell the direction of its soul skill development. Whether it's developing strength or defense, or wanting both, this development path isn't wrong. But it has taken a strange and incongruous path. Look at those gravity increase and positioning lock-on skills. If you know it's an offensive type, you might think it's a control type."

Dugu Yan: "Perhaps he acquired this type of soul skill to prevent encountering agile opponents?"

Xiong Jun glanced at Dugu Yan: "Little girl, there are only so many spirit ring slots. If you don't utilize your strengths and insist on improving your weaknesses to a normal level, then in the end, you'll seem to be developing in all aspects, but in reality, everything will become a weakness. Take the Mighty Vajra Bear for example, you just focus on stacking defense and attack power. Sure, you can't reach flying enemies, but it's like you can reach them just by getting a few gravity spirit skills. When they fly five or six hundred meters in the air, your spirit skills can't even reach that range. What's the point?"

Watching Zhao Wuji and Tang Shan clash head-on on the stage, resulting in a draw, Xiong Jun was speechless.

No, you're supposed to be a Mighty Vajra Bear, a top-tier soul beast on par with the Dark Gold Bear or the Terror Claw Bear! How come you're so weak? Your only redeeming quality is your defense, which is somewhat impressive. Where's your Might?

Zhao Wuji was naturally unaware that at this very moment, a figure of the Xiong Ancestor level was commenting on him in the VIP box. Seeing that he couldn't defeat Tang Shan for a long time, he simply decided to use his Martial Soul True Body to quickly finish off this kid in front of him. He was a Soul Saint, after all. How could he fight a Soul Venerable for so long without losing face?

As for your point about using your Martial Soul True Body to fight a Soul Master, that's a safer approach, not something you can't normally do.

……

boom!

Zhao Wuji and Tang Shan clashed fiercely, and then Zhao Wuji used the recoil to push back again, landing on one side of the ring.

Tang Shan took a deep breath, and the surging blood and qi in his body gradually calmed down. His body, which was over six meters tall, moved forward slowly, and every step shook the arena.

"What's your name?" Zhao Wuji didn't immediately activate his Martial Soul True Body, but instead looked at Tang Shan, who was gradually approaching, with a solemn expression.

"Me?" Tang Shan stopped and looked at Zhao Wuji. He subconsciously glanced around and, facing the pairs of eyes staring at him from the stands, smiled faintly: "Remember, my name is Tang Shan!"

Inside the No. 1 VIP box, Xue Qinghe's hands were already clenched. She thought she was mentally prepared, but when Tang Shan actually displayed his talent in public, her heart was still stirred by intense emotions.

Zhao Wuji's voice was loud and clear, like a thunderclap, echoing throughout the entire arena: "Tang Shan, watch closely, this is the true form of the Martial Soul!"

The seventh spirit ring on his body suddenly flashed, and a dark pillar of light completely enveloped Zhao Wuji. A terrifying change quietly occurred within it. Tang Shan's expression changed slightly, and his eyes instantly became extremely solemn.

The Martial Soul True Body is a watershed moment in a Soul Master's cultivation. At this stage, the Martial Soul and the Soul Master are perfectly integrated, and the Soul Master can display the true power of the Martial Soul's origin. After the Martial Soul True Body is activated, the first six Soul Ring Soul Skills, except for bug-like Soul Skills such as Invincible Golden Body, are all exempt from cooldown. Beast Martial Soul Soul Masters can even directly transform into Soul Beasts at the same cultivation stage as themselves, and their strength will undergo a tremendous change.

Roar!

A deafening roar that shook the entire arena suddenly rang out, the rolling sound waves stirring up clouds of dust that obscured everyone's vision.

Bang bang bang!

The heavy footsteps sounded, and even before seeing its true form, the image of a colossal creature had already involuntarily formed in one's mind.

As the smoke and dust cleared, the black pillar of light also quietly disappeared, leaving only a giant bear standing upright, reaching a height of fifteen meters.

His entire body was pale gold, his thick hair stood on end like steel needles, gleaming with a cold metallic luster. His powerful aura swept across the entire area like Mount Tai pressing down relentlessly. His palms were large and heavy, comparable to two cast-iron doors, their edges gleaming with a cold light, and his veins were bulging. His back was as broad as a mountain, with bulging muscles that exuded explosive power in every inch. His eyes were cold and indifferent, filled with a disdain for all living beings. A layer of solid, pale gold aura flowed around his body, as thick and heavy as a wall. Its indestructible texture made it clear at a glance that his defensive power was terrifying to the extreme.

"Want to give it a try?" the giant bear asked, his voice booming like thunder. His eyes were fixed on Tangshan, and there was only calm in them.

Seeing the giant bear that Zhao Wuji transformed into after using his Martial Soul True Form, Tang Shan felt his blood boiling, his spirit excited, and his soul power also restless.

"Why not?" His voice was equally clear. Then, under the shocked gaze of the audience, the golden and silver phantom behind him surged forward and merged into his body.

hum!

An invisible wave swept out, without any apparent signs, but almost everyone shared a consensus: something unexpected must have happened in Tangshan that they were unaware of.

Card wipe!

The purple armor shattered with a crash, and then, under the condensation of an even more intense amethyst-colored light, an increasingly massive suit of armor covered Tang Shan's rapidly expanding body.

Seven meters, eight meters, nine meters...

Almost in the blink of an eye, Tang Shan's height broke through the ten-meter mark, and it grew rapidly, instantly reaching a height of thirteen meters.

A terrifying shadow enveloped the entire arena, and the audience in the stands couldn't help but gape as they stared at the equally imposing man and "beast" before them.

Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but stand up, looking at the astonishing change before him. Tang Shan's body had undergone a similar change during his second awakening, but it was only a fleeting moment. Moreover, Tang Shan had only conducted a simple experiment at the time, so he knew that the second awakening was powerful, but he never expected it to be this powerful.

Such a terrifying and astonishing change could easily be described as an alternative form of martial spirit true form.

Sword Douluo had completely lost his composure by now, staring intently at the impending clash. He had a premonition that Tang Shan and his original martial soul would become famous throughout the continent after today.

Salas laughed wildly, "Good, good, good! What a wonderful second awakening! What a wonderful original martial soul!"

Xiong Jun's eyes were sharp, fixed on the impending collision, while Dugu Yan clenched her fists, clearly very nervous.