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

It sensed the waning life force emanating from Su Yuntao and vaguely understood that the source of all the tragedy was most likely the little Goddess of Light butterfly it had brought back.

Large tears streamed continuously from its eyes, and its bright red tongue tirelessly licked Su Yuntao's wounds, trying to save his life.

"Little guy, don't strain yourself. Just rest and recover. Don't be so naughty in the future."

Su Yuntao's voice grew weaker and weaker, but there was no fear of death or resentment towards the wolf cubs in it, only regret.

It's a pity I can't see Shanzi and my father one more time;

I have let down the expectations of both teachers;

It's a pity I can't go back to Nottingham again...

From childhood to adulthood, fragments of memories flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.

Awoo!

A roar, clearly filled with anger and dissatisfaction, rang out. Su Yuntao barely opened his eyes and saw the Bloodstained Demon Wolf King slap its cub away with a paw, letting the cub's body roll on the ground. Then it lowered its head and quickly licked Su Yuntao's bleeding wound with its warm tongue. Then its sharp teeth firmly bit into his clothes, the force precisely controlled so as not to hurt him, but to steadily lift him up horizontally.

Su Yuntao was powerless to resist, and asked with some confusion, "Great Blood, where are you taking me?"

Without the communication of Su Yuntao's wolf king will, the Bloodstained Demon Wolf King naturally could not understand his meaning. It simply carried Su Yuntao and quickly ran to the octagonal flower border by the ice spring, carefully putting him down.

The intense chill instantly invaded his body, causing Su Yuntao to shiver violently.

"Big Blood, are you telling me to eat this herb?"

Slightly sobered by the cold, Su Yuntao looked at the large flower shrouded in extreme cold before him and couldn't help but swallow.

This wasn't out of greed, but rather a suspicion that if he were to eat such a chilling creature directly, he might freeze to death.

The Bloodstained Demon Wolf King didn't nod. Instead, it unleashed its speed and ran wildly until it reached a spirit creature rooted in the Yangquan Spring that resembled a flame-shaped cabbage. It snatched it up by the roots, and the terrifying power of the flames instantly scorched its mouth black and twisted.

Without stopping, it turned around and returned at lightning speed, arriving back beside Su Yuntao in just a few breaths.

pat!

The "Flaming Cabbage" was spat out by the Bloodthirsty Demon Wolf King and fell next to the octagonal flower. The scorching energy and the cold energy collided instantly, creating ripples.

"Are you telling me to eat both of them together?"

Su Yuntao seemed to understand something.

The Bloodstained Wolf King nodded.

Su Yuntao hesitated for a moment, looking at the spiritual objects in front of him that were a mixture of icy cold and scorching heat. He gritted his teeth, and simply stretched out his hands, picked them up one in each hand, and then put them into his mouth.

Boom!

Two streams of energy at their highest levels exploded in his mouth, and the violent power poured down his throat, instantly engulfing his limbs and bones.

Fiery red and icy blue spiritual light intertwined and collided wildly on Su Yuntao's body. The blazing flames burned his flesh, causing a stinging and numb sensation, while the icy cold instantly froze his bones and muscles stiff. The torment of fire and ice alternated repeatedly, and every inch of his meridians felt as if they were about to be torn apart.

Excruciating pain swept through his entire body, the unparalleled agony causing his consciousness to blur once more. His body convulsed uncontrollably, and he lost even the most basic ability to perceive the outside world.

Seeing that Su Yuntao had already swallowed the two immortal herbs, the Bloodstained Demon Wolf King hesitated for a moment. Amidst the anxious and panicked cries of its wolf cubs, it slapped Su Yuntao into the confluence of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Wells with a palm strike. Afterward, it simply lay down beside the Ice and Fire Springs and quietly began to heal its injuries.

thump!

His body crashed into the twin springs, creating a splash and ripples, but soon everything returned to calm.

……

Some people bear heavy burdens while others enjoy a peaceful life.

Over there, Su Yuntao was constantly struggling between life and death, while on this side, Tang Shan was wandering around Wuhun City, quite happily.

As time went by, the finals finally kicked off amidst everyone's anticipation.

The first round was a knockout tournament to determine the top three from the top thirty, held at the Spirit Plaza, where students and Spirit Masters in Spirit City were allowed to watch. The final three teams competing for the championship took place in the Pope's Palace Plaza.

There's not much to say about the earlier elimination rounds. The three seeded teams swept through everything, eliminating all other teams and leaving only the core teams from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Star Luo Royal Academy, and the Spirit Hall.

In almost every major tournament, these three seeded teams always make it to the end, and there have been virtually no unexpected events since the tournament began.

Fortunately, they all made it into the top three based on their own strength; otherwise, people would really suspect that there was some kind of shady dealing involved.

Tomorrow is the day of the final three-way showdown. For these three teams, the competition has just begun, but for the vast majority of colleges, this competition is already over.

Furthermore, the top three tournaments are not open to outsiders. If it weren't for the fact that they had come all the way to Wuhun City, many academy teams would probably have already embarked on their journey back to the Heaven Dou Empire.

As night deepened, the darkness spread out like ink, and countless stars twinkled and shone, casting down their soft light. A silver moon hung in the sky, its bright moonlight pouring down like flowing water, bathing the tranquil Martial Soul City in a hazy, soft glow.

Tang Shan sat on the rooftop of the pavilion that the Spirit Hall had allocated to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, gazing at the tranquil Spirit City, feeling quite content.

Swish!

A faint sound came from behind him. Tang Shan's nose twitched, and before the furtive figure could make any further move, he spoke up: "Yan Yan, why are you up on the roof so late instead of resting?"

Being directly exposed, Dugu Yan was clearly disappointed. She quickly walked a few steps and sat down on the edge of the rooftop like Tang Shan. Instead of answering his question, she asked in return, "How did you know it was me?"

Tangshan: "I haven't forgotten your signature poisonous scent."

Upon hearing Tang Shan's reply, Dugu Yan blushed, a hint of embarrassment flashing across her face: "I didn't expect that even though the poisoning problem had been resolved, the smell was still there."

Tang Shan's lips curled up, but then he remembered Dugu Yan's current soul ring configuration, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Yan Yan, how do you feel about your current soul skill configuration?"

Dugu Yan blinked her amethyst-like eyes: "Very good. The first soul skill is group control, the second soul skill is visual perception and invisibility, and the third soul skill is single-target control. Isn't that normal?"

Tang Shan fell silent after being asked the question. How could he forget that in Douluo Continent, you use whatever soul skill you acquire, rather than focusing on combinations or coordination, or looking at what soul skills you have first and then considering combinations, rather than choosing soul skills based on your own development direction.

"Don't you think your soul skills are a bit complicated and chaotic?"

Tangshan pointed out the issues he felt were problematic.

"No way!" Dugu Yan tossed her emerald green hair, her voice full of excitement. "Anyway, we won't need these soul skills in the future. Once our soul power level increases, we'll mostly be looking at how we use our martial souls."

“Besides…” Dugu Yan suddenly leaned close to Tang Shan, her purple eyes fixed on him with unwavering tenderness, “Isn’t this the development path you chose for me? I trust you completely.”

Warm breaths caressed Tang Shan's cheeks, and the girl's stunningly beautiful face was so clear in Tang Shan's eyes—her long, emerald-green hair flowed like a waterfall, her amethyst eyes were clear and bright, her pink lips had a faint sheen, her fair and delicate skin was like solidified cream, and there was a gentleness in her eyes that seemed to encompass everything.

Tang Shan's pupils contracted slightly, and he subconsciously turned his head away, a moment of panic flashing through his mind.

However, seeing Tang Shan somewhat flustered, how could Dugu Yan miss such a good opportunity? She naturally wrapped her jade-like arms around Tang Shan's arms, generously letting Tang Shan feel her serpentine waist, her voice carrying a hint of seduction: "What, you don't even believe yourself anymore?"

Tangshan: I've been completely outmaneuvered by this little brat.

He gritted his teeth and temporarily suppressed the body's instinctive reaction to the opposite sex with his strong will. He decided to use his twenty years of experience from his previous life to leave a deep impression on Dugu Yan.

As for the tenderness in Dugu Yan's eyes, he selectively ignored it. He didn't dare to face his own suspicions yet, and only wanted to teach the other party a lesson.

"Yan Yan..."

"What are you doing?!"

At the critical moment, someone climbed onto the rooftop. The newcomer was clearly incredulous at the sight before him and couldn't help but shout out his questions. He seemed too excited, as his usually gentle voice had become somewhat high-pitched, like a woman's voice.

Tang Shan, who had just turned around and hadn't yet retaliated, was taken aback, while Dugu Yan's pretty face, which had been smiling, suddenly turned cold.

"Your Highness, what we do is none of your business."

Before Tang Shan could ease the tense atmosphere between the two, Dugu Yan took the initiative to attack Xue Qinghe, who had climbed onto the rooftop.

"Tang Shan is under your command, that's true, but you don't need to be so nosy. You care who he's with now, but are you going to care who he marries in the future? As a crown prince, you should have the demeanor of one. Why are you so concerned about Tang Shan? Could it be that you also have feelings for him?"

Xue Qinghe, who was originally furious because of Dugu Yan's continuous attacks, instantly deflated upon hearing the latter's words and subconsciously retorted, "How could that be? I'm a man. Do you think it's possible for me to like Tangshan?"

Although his rebuttal was timely, for some reason, there was a hint of guilt in Xue Qinghe's voice towards the end.

The Golden Crocodile Douluo, who was secretly watching the drama unfold, froze, slapped himself in the face, and felt numb all over: "Xiao Xue, why are you so stubborn? Look at that little girl from the Bi Lin family, she took the initiative to attack today, but you are still hesitating. Don't even dare to face your own heart, let alone attack."

Don't let others seize the initiative while you haven't even made any substantial progress!

Chapter 239 The most powerful deity's signature divine skill: Snatching food from the dragon's mouth

Xue Qinghe was naturally unaware of Golden Crocodile Douluo's complaints. Faced with Dugu Yan's aggressive questioning, she used her status as a man to forcefully refute him.

Dugu Yan's expression remained indifferent: "Your Highness, what is your purpose in meddling in everything? You have prevented me from meeting with Tang Shan quite a few times."

Tang Shan, who was about to interrupt the two's conflict, paused, looking at Xue Qinghe with some curiosity: "Is that so? How come I didn't know?"

Faced with Tang Shan's probing gaze, Xue Qinghe's mind raced. Although she herself didn't know why she was so averse to Dugu Yan being with Tang Shan, it was quite easy to find a suitable reason.

"Your family has a history of using deadly poisons for generations, Dugu Yan, don't you know that? What if you accidentally take the poison? Tang Shan is my confidant, the future pillar of the empire. If anything happens to him, can your Dugu family bear that responsibility?"

Jin E Douluo was completely dumbfounded: confidante, pillar, Xiao Xue, why can you always make your little thoughts sound so grand, upright, and refined?

Hearing Xue Qinghe's question, Dugu Yan frowned. She wanted to refute Xue Qinghe, but after Tang Shan gently touched her arm, she barely suppressed her anger and put herself in Xue Qinghe's shoes. If she were the Crown Prince of Tiandou, and had a capable subordinate, but this capable subordinate had someone who might unintentionally take his life, wouldn't she be nervous?

With this thought in mind, the coldness on Dugu Yan's face faded somewhat: "Your Highness, rest assured, I will not approach Tangshan until the poison in my body is resolved."

Tang Shan's expression changed slightly. If what he said before was not clear, then Dugu Yan's words now were practically a direct statement.

Xue Qinghe clearly did not realize the deeper meaning of Dugu Yan's words, and said coldly, "That's good. However, I have some state business to attend to in Tangshan. Please leave here for the time being, Miss Dugu."

Dugu Yan didn't press the matter further. After giving Tang Shan a deep look, she turned and stepped into the stairwell.

call!

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, and sat down next to Tang Shan.

"What business does Your Highness have with me?"

Barely burying the last glance Dugu Yan gave him before leaving deep in his heart, Tang Shan looked at Xue Qinghe.

Xue Qinghe was silent for a moment before slowly asking, "Tang Shan, are you interested in Dugu Yan?"

Tang Shan hadn't expected Xue Qinghe to ask him such a question right from the start, which stirred up another wave of emotions in his heart, which he had barely managed to calm down. However, having lived two lives, he quickly sorted out his emotions, and Tang Shan's voice was calm and clear: "The general impression is not bad, but we are still too young, and our thinking is not clear and mature enough. Let's talk about it again in a few years."

Xue Qinghe was somewhat surprised, not expecting Tang Shan's answer to be so clear-headed. If she were Tang Shan and saw Dugu Yan's appearance, which was currently unparalleled on the mainland, she estimated that she would definitely not be able to resist accepting her.

Recalling Emperor Xue Ye's instructions during the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Xue Qinghe gritted her teeth and, just in case, decided to add an extra layer of insurance.

Xue Qinghe feigned a hint of helplessness on his face: "Tang Shan, since you've said so, there's no need to hide anything from you."

Faced with the questioning and curious gaze from Tang Shan, Xue Qinghe steeled her heart and simply said, "My father wishes for me to marry Dugu Yan."

Both Tang Shan and the Golden Crocodile Douluo, who was hiding in the shadows, were stunned.

Tang Shan never expected that the Snow Night Emperor would have such a "shocking" idea, hoping that Xue Qinghe and Dugu Yan would be together. You should know that Xue Qinghe's core is actually Qian Renxue, a proper virgin.

Golden Crocodile Douluo was in a state of confusion: Why didn't Xiaoxue tell me about this? And when did it happen? How come I didn't know? And could it be that Xiaoxue wasn't just being stubborn, but actually didn't like Tang Shan, and that we old guys were just playing matchmaker?

Seeing the disbelief in Tang Shan's eyes, Xue Qinghe was afraid that Tang Shan would misunderstand that she was trying to steal him away, so she quickly tried to make amends: "Don't overthink it. I'm not against you, but I hope you can postpone it. After all, if Father finds out that you are together, he will definitely choose a new Crown Princess for me. It wouldn't be good if he chose someone I don't like."

"Help me stall for a few years. Once I find someone I like, you can announce your relationship. In the meantime, I'll tell my father I'm pursuing Dugu Yan. Once I've found the person I want, I'll tell him she chose you. What do you think?"

Tang Shan's expression was a bit strange. Putting aside Xue Qinghe's outrageous and abstract plan, he was very curious about how Xue Qinghe would find someone she liked.