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

Xue Qinghe responded softly and slowly stood up.

Tang Shan also stood up, and Dugu Yan nestled close to her side, her fingertips gently clutching his sleeve, her knuckles turning slightly white, unwilling to miss a single moment of their last time together.

The three walked in silence toward the entrance of the Crown Prince's residence. The maids passing by wisely did not disturb them, quietly walking past without making a sound.

Although the Crown Prince's residence was large, it eventually came to an end. After walking for about ten minutes, the three of them arrived at the main gate.

At this moment, Xue Qinghe felt regret for the first time, regretting that she had rejected Emperor Xueye's suggestion to renovate the Crown Prince's residence. She didn't ask for anything extravagant, she only hoped that the residence would be larger and the road more winding, so that this road wouldn't end so soon.

Pushing open the gate, a sturdy carriage, though not luxurious, stood outside. Gu Yue, dressed in a close-fitting outfit, sat sideways in front of the carriage. Upon seeing the three of them emerge, a faint light flickered in her eyes, and she gently raised her hand in greeting.

"You've arrived!"

Tang Shan walked to the front of the carriage, turned around and looked at Xue Qinghe and Dugu Yan: "Your Highness, Yan Yan, let's leave here."

Xue Qinghe lightly bit her lower lip, nodded slightly, leaned against the gate of the mansion, and gazed at Tangshan with complicated emotions, her mind in turmoil.

Dugu Yan remained close to Tang Shan, her eyes slightly moist, a thin layer of mist rising in them as she struggled to hold back her tears.

"Yanyan, I'm leaving."

Tang Shan gazed at Dugu Yan with a gentle look in his eyes.

"Ok!"

Turning around and sitting at the front of the carriage, Tang Shan raised his whip, ready to strike, but then paused slightly. Finally, he turned to look at Xue Qinghe and Dugu Yan, a clear smile on his face, and said in a crisp, powerful voice, "Wait for me to come back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he lashed out with his whip without hesitation. The crisp crack of the whip rang out, and the tall horse galloped off towards the outside of Tiandou City.

A tear slid slowly down Dugu Yan's cheek, falling silently to the ground and leaving a faint damp mark.

Xue Qinghe turned around, pushed open the door, and entered the Crown Prince's residence. A few crystal teardrops fell from the air, landing on the ground and shattering silently without leaving a trace.

……

The carriage moved on without stopping, the sound of its wheels rolling over the ground crisp and pleasant, adding to the tranquility.

Gu Yue did not enter the carriage, but sat quietly beside Tang Shan, watching him maneuver the carriage along the official road. His movements were light and graceful, his hair was gently swaying in the breeze, and his profile was soft and clean.

"Why not hire someone to drive instead of driving yourself?"

Noticing that Tang Shan was somewhat downcast, Gu Yue spoke softly and asked a question.

“It’s much more comfortable to drive ourselves. If we feel the speed is too slow, we can sell the carriage at any time and go straight to full speed.”

Tangshan used his mental power to scan the road ahead, separated a wisp of his consciousness to communicate with the tall horse, and at the same time turned to answer Gu Yue.

"I see."

Gu Yue swayed gently with the bumps of the carriage, her movements light and graceful, and a refreshing scent slowly filled Tang Shan's nostrils.

Have you made a plan for where we'll go first?

It was a rare moment for the two of them to be alone, without Dugu Yan and Xue Qinghe by their side, and with Bi Ji, who was secretly protecting them, hidden in the shadows. Tang Shan didn't know what to say for a moment, so he asked a question.

"Don't you have any ideas of your own?" Gu Yue tilted her head slightly, her eyes filled with a hint of doubt.

"Traveling across the continent is a matter of personal choice. I can go wherever I want without any special requirements. You can tell me your thoughts."

Gu Yue's fair legs swayed gently with the carriage. After a moment of thought, her eyes suddenly lit up: "I actually have a place I want to go."

"where?"

Tangshan also became interested, curious about where Gu Yue wanted to go. She was the ruler of all soul beasts; could it be the far north, or a vast coastline?

“I want to go to Nottingham. Didn’t you grow up there? I want to know what kind of place could give birth to a monster like you.”

Tang Shan was somewhat surprised by Gu Yue's answer, but thinking of Notting City, which he had never returned to since leaving, it wouldn't hurt to go back and take a look this time.

Wait! Nottingham City, what time is it now?!

Tang Shan suddenly remembered a major event he had overlooked. If he remembered correctly, Tang San enrolled around this time, which meant that "Buddha Tang" and his Asura Sword Sheath had already gathered at Notting Academy.

Should we go take a look?

The moment this thought crossed Tang Shan's mind, his heart skipped a beat. He longed to witness the origins of "Lord Sea God's" rise to power, to see if the Douluo Continent, which he had altered, would still follow the original story's trajectory. If not, what changes would occur?

To be honest, Tang Shan's feelings towards Tang San were quite complicated. Some of Tang San's actions were understandable, but some of his behaviors were indeed outrageous.

While Tang Shan looked down on the so-called "dog training" practice, he didn't particularly dislike it. It's like being reborn into the past and encountering a powerful figure before they rose to prominence; who can guarantee they won't take notice, make contact, or even recruit them as a follower?

Even though the other party's methods are extreme, this is, after all, the Douluo Continent where strength reigns supreme.

As for hindering the development of civilization, which of the powerful figures who stand at the top in fantasy novels didn't invisibly curb the rapid development of civilization? It's just that others did it subtly, while Tang San did it openly.

If there's any major problem, it's his actions towards his daughter and his grand plan to summon the Abyss Plane.

Tang Shan found Tang Wutong's actions the most outrageous. Regardless of whether what was split off was a wisp of divine consciousness or a part of the divine soul, the final result was neither Wang Dong'er, nor Wang Qiu'er, nor the original Tang Wutong, but a completely new existence formed by the fusion of three personalities.

This cannot be denied in any way.

There's also the plan to bring in the Abyss Plane. To be honest, Tang San could barely understand bringing in the Abyss Plane for the sake of world improvement; it's like starting a business—success leads to advancement, failure to destruction—and it could be explained by some moral justification. But judging from the ending of Douluo Continent III, Tang San's actions weren't starting a business at all, because starting a business involves risk, while he faced no risk whatsoever.

He could have dealt with the abyss the moment it descended, or left a contingency plan beforehand, but he chose not to, allowing the abyss to wreak havoc until Tang Wulin stepped onto the mainland stage. In the end, he turned the tide as the savior, displaying his divine might. One can only say he truly deserves the title of the pure and noble Sea God.

That's why Tang Shan was very curious about what Tang San, the future figure who would shake up the continent, looked like now. Of course, regardless of Tang San's character, Tang Shan wouldn't deliberately interfere; he was simply curious about this central protagonist as a former fan of the book.

"Alright, let's set our next destination in Nottingham. It's been a long time since I've been back to visit."

As he spoke, Tang Shan subconsciously glanced at Gu Yue. Tang San was known for his "profound wisdom," but if Gu Yue, the Silver Dragon King who inherited the Dragon God's "astounding wisdom," were to face off against Tang San, who would have the superior "wisdom"?

"I have a feeling you're thinking something very rude?"

Gu Yue blinked her dark eyes, her gaze clear and bright, staring straight at Tang Shan as if she could see right through him.

"How could that be? Am I that kind of person?"

Tang Shan responded without changing his expression, turning his gaze forward and focusing on steering the carriage to prevent it from going out of control.

As for why the carriage might still go out of control even though it was being controlled by mental power, there's no need to delve into that.

A carriage traveled leisurely along the official road. A handsome young man drove steadily, while a pretty young woman nestled gently beside him; the scene was serene and pleasant.

The warm sunlight poured down, enveloping the two of them. A gentle breeze blew, making even the air feel exceptionally soft. Time seemed to slow down at this moment, quietly lengthening this peaceful time together and freezing it into an unforgettable memory.

P.S.: Two updates today. A plot summary. Next stop: Notting City. The protagonist begins his travels across the continent. Requesting monthly votes!

Chapter 283 Escape and Invitation

Boom!

A deafening explosion resounded, scattering corpses and bones everywhere. The highly corrosive poison spread wildly, sizzling and corroding as it fell to the ground, accompanied by billowing black smoke.

Amidst the swirling dust, a dark figure emerged in a disheveled state, like a vicious wolf, galloping along the official road.

"Kid, where do you think you're going?"

A sinister and malevolent shout echoed across the land, and a figure shrouded in dense death energy and overwhelming resentment broke through the dust and mist, relentlessly pursuing the fleeing figure ahead.

Su Yuntao landed on all fours, completely transforming into a lone wolf, running desperately for his life.

He felt that his luck had run out. He could run into a Fallen Soul Master while walking normally on the official road. It would be one thing to encounter him, but the other party attacked him without saying a word. What kind of logic was that?

Although both of them were at the Soul Master level, he was no match for him at all. Moreover, this Fallen Soul Master also possessed the insidious and domineering Corpse Explosion Technique.

One white, one yellow, and one purple—three spirit rings pulsed wildly on the fallen spirit master behind Su Yuntao. As the distance between the two gradually widened, a fierce light surged in his scarlet eyes, and his only hundred-year spirit ring suddenly flashed. Countless skulls, exuding a chilling aura, appeared around him, raining down on Su Yuntao like a storm.

Thick black mist swirled around the skull as it swept past, causing vegetation to wither and decay, the earth to crack and sink, and all life to be extinguished.

Awoo!

Su Yuntao let out a long howl and his body shot forward, narrowly avoiding the attack while fiercely swinging his backhand.

hum!

The huge, ferocious wolf claw flashed by and slammed into the pursuing group of skulls.

Tear!

The sharp claws left only a shallow claw mark on the skull, and could not achieve any further success. Fortunately, Su Yuntao had no intention of fighting head-on, and only hoped to slightly hinder the opponent's attack and buy himself a chance to escape.

The escape begins again!

……

The carriage sped smoothly along the official road, surrounded by an endless expanse of vast wilderness. A long wind blew, rippling the grass in waves, and the immensity of the landscape filled one with a sense of openness and tranquility. What might seem monotonous to an ordinary person after a while, Tang Shan saw in the wilderness at sunset and the comings and goings of people a vibrant tapestry of human life.

His gaze was drawn to the diverse passersby—tall or short, old or young, male or female… Some hurried along, burdened with the responsibilities of making a living; others strolled leisurely, enjoying tranquility. Though not a complete picture of all human nature, it was nonetheless a vibrant and lively scene.

Looking at the passersby and the scenery of the wilderness, the fatigue from days of cultivation quietly dissipated. Tang Shan smiled gently, and his aura became more approachable and harmonious.

Before we knew it, dusk was slowly descending, and the last golden-red afterglow of the setting sun was about to be completely swallowed by the night.

Tang Shan slowly brought the carriage to a stop, turned to look at Gu Yue who had been quietly by his side, and said in a gentle tone, "It's getting late, shall we rest here tonight?"

Gu Yue nodded slightly, her slender fingers twirling a strand of her hair, her long eyelashes trembling gently, her dark eyes filled with curiosity, and she asked in a clear voice, "So what are we having for dinner tonight?"

Tang Shan was already used to Gu Yue's problems. He looked at the place where they were stationed. It was a forest, but the trees were not very lush, and there was probably no wild game. He probed his storage soul tool with his spiritual power and rummaged through it.

"I only brought a whole, cleaned chicken. How about we have beggar's chicken today?"

Although Gu Yue didn't know what beggar's chicken was, she had great faith in Tang Shan's culinary skills. She blinked and answered crisply and obediently, "Okay!"

Tang Shan's cooking skills weren't actually that good at first. After all, he was just an ordinary person in his previous life and had no cooking experience whatsoever. Scrambled eggs with tomatoes was already his limit.

As for why his cooking skills improved so rapidly after arriving in Douluo Continent, the reason is simple: he gained mental power and internal martial arts.

Tang Shan believes that there is a very reasonable statement in a world similar to Douluo Continent, where a god famous for cooking was born: "What kind of good person uses magic and battle qi to cook?"

Similarly, most people who cultivate internal martial arts or develop strong mental power use it either for cultivation or for combat. Those who use it for cooking, like Tang Shan, are extremely rare.

In food preparation, especially meat preparation, internal martial arts have a significant advantage. Tight muscles don't taste good, but with a burst of energy, the contracted muscles naturally relax, ensuring the best possible texture.

The enhanced senses from internal martial arts have made Tang Shan almost a master of seasoning. While his skill in mixing various sauces and seasonings may not be on par with those master chefs who have been immersed in this art for decades and whose skills are close to the Dao, it can certainly add a lot to his cooking.

As for mental strength, you need to understand the fine-tuning of the heat. No matter how experienced someone else is, they can't be perfectly precise with the heat, because there are slight differences in the ingredients each time, and the chef must make fine adjustments based on these differences.

For Tang Shan, whose spiritual power had reached the Spirit Abyss Realm, it wasn't about minor adjustments, but about perfect harmony. He directly found the most perfect cooking time for this ingredient, maximizing the effect of the cooking time.

In conclusion, when it comes to cooking, Tang Shan is a complete game-changer. He has a base spirit, but if he had a food-type spirit, Tang Shan might doubt that he would even need to reach the Title Douluo level before the God of Food's divine test would come down.

……

Awoo!

Gu Yue held a glistening chicken leg and ate it with relish. The perfect texture and the fresh aroma brought out to the extreme by the cooking time created an ultimate taste feast on her tongue.

Her eyes curved slightly at the corners, her little face was chubby, and her eyes were full of satisfaction. She couldn't help but feel even more grateful for her decision to travel with Tangshan.