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

Gu Yue immediately made the request, clearly eager to try.

"Sure, maybe this time, there really is an opponent worth both of us working together to defeat."

Tang Shan sensed the faint sense of crisis in the distance and narrowed his eyes slightly: Contra, huh? I wonder if Gu Yue and I can defeat it together.

Of course, he wouldn't foolishly wait for Contra to find him. He wanted to fight Contra, but the Star Luo Empire also wanted revenge, and he wasn't that magnanimous.

Regarding yesterday's update and the latest update

Oops, I just realized I set the wrong time for Chapter 307. I'm so sorry!

Today's update includes three chapters: one small and two large.

Next is the question about the most recent update.

Regarding recent updates, I've been very busy with the New Year holiday, so the word count for each update is uncertain. Also, the story has officially entered the original plot, and the novel is now in its mid-stages, so I've experienced some writer's block.

The author plans to take a break for a while, but should be able to guarantee two chapters of 6000 words per day. Hope all readers will understand.

As for when the three-chapter update schedule will resume, it should be adjusted back after the Lantern Festival. As for extra updates, the rules will remain the same, but they will also be released after the Lantern Festival.

Don't worry, everyone. The extra chapters will definitely be based on the usual three chapters a day. I won't just post three chapters on a day that's supposed to be an extra chapter.

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Chapter 307 Star Trace City

Starmark City is a core border city of the Star Luo Empire, with a dense flow of people and a highly developed military and commercial sector.

A dense crowd formed a long queue, waiting to enter the city. A horse-drawn carriage slowly drove to the back of the queue, quietly waiting for the city gate to open.

The morning sun had just begun to shine, soft and warm, its pale golden light piercing through the thin morning mist. The dappled light and shadow fell in a pleasing pattern on the young man riding a horse, outlining his unremarkable, gentle features.

Squeak!

The heavy city gates opened, and armored guards dressed in fine armor stood in two rows on either side of the gates, exuding a calm and collected aura and a sense of menace from years of training.

"Stand still, entry inspection!"

A burly soldier with a cold voice walked from the front to the back of the line, gave a loud reminder, and then rejoined the two neat rows of soldiers.

As the gates opened, the people entering the city were checked one by one. The young man who got off the carriage looked around for a moment before sitting back down at the front of the carriage and continuing to drive the carriage slowly forward.

The inspection was quick; the soldiers on both sides merely gave them a sharp once-over before letting them in. They didn't ask for any favors or take advantage of the women who were fairly attractive. Their military discipline was impeccable.

Where did it come from?

"The carriage driven by the ordinary-looking young man is probably the first one to enter the city today," the burly soldier asked in a deep voice.

"I... I came from Nottingham. The nobles there wanted to abduct my young lady, so I fled here for refuge."

Seemingly intimidated by the imposing presence of the armored soldier, the young man driving the carriage stammered in response, his voice trembling noticeably, and cold sweat beading on his forehead.

"Your young lady?"

The soldier who had been weaving through the ranks and loudly reminding them earlier suddenly focused his gaze. "Where is it? Let me see."

The ordinary-looking young man looked somewhat embarrassed and troubled. "Is this... not a good idea?"

The soldier's face darkened. "Could it be that you're a spy for the Heavenly Dou Empire?"

When such a serious accusation was leveled against him, the young man panicked and hurriedly waved his hands in protest, "No, really no!"

"Alright, Xiaoshanzi, since they want to see it, let them see it."

A gentle voice came from the carriage, and the door opened in response, revealing a girl who looked no more than fifteen or sixteen years old.

Her skin was fair and her long, black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, the strands of which fluttered gently in the wind.

With delicate and elegant features, and clear and lively eyes, she may not be considered a stunning beauty, but she possesses a refined and otherworldly charm that is pleasing to the eye the more you look at her.

The burly soldier remained expressionless, looked the girl up and down, and ordered, "Get out of the vehicle. I need to check the interior."

The girl was very obedient. She stepped out of the car gently, her figure slender and graceful. She walked naturally to the side of the ordinary-looking young man, quietly lowering her eyes, appearing gentle and well-behaved.

The soldier boarded the carriage, the heavy armor causing it to sway. After about half a minute, he got off, waved to his men at the city gate, and signaled them to let him pass.

The black-haired girl boarded the carriage again, while the young man timidly drove the vehicle into Starmark City.

"Boss Wang, you're really cautious."

One of his men, also clad in armor and possessing a sharp physique, couldn't help but speak up.

While inspecting the carriage, the soldier known as Boss Wang still had a sharp eye. As he carefully considered the attire of the people entering the city, he casually replied, "We have to be careful. The situation at the border has been very tense lately. You'd better keep your eyes peeled."

"Yes!" The soldiers, who had been somewhat lax, instinctively responded in unison upon hearing the stern voice.

"By the way, boss, is it true that the Empire is going to send someone to assassinate that genius from the Heavenly Dou Empire? Is this the reason for the recent tensions at the border?"

It was the same soldier who had taken the initiative to speak. He instinctively agreed and then continued to ask with a grin.

"Don't ask questions that you shouldn't know."

Boss Wang simply gave a brief reminder, but which of the soldiers present hadn't followed him for years? They naturally understood the meaning behind his words—he only said not to ask around, without saying whether it was true or false. Those who understood would understand.

……

The terrifying mental energy quietly withdrew, and the timid young man driving the carriage straightened his back again. With a sweep of his mental energy, he turned the carriage into a dark alley.

The carriage door opened, and the black-haired girl stepped down.

The ordinary-looking young man removed the rope from the horse, placed his palm on the carriage, and the next moment, the entire carriage vanished into thin air, leaving only faint traces on the ground to prove that the carriage had indeed existed.

Seeing Tang Shan put the carriage away, Gu Yue tilted her head slightly, curiously examining Tang Shan's face with a hint of inquiry.

"So, can you recognize me from my appearance?"

As Tang Shan finished speaking, the muscles on his face twitched, and he quickly regained his original, exceptionally handsome appearance.

Gu Yue said softly, "I can't recognize you. You've changed so much."

Tang Shan flipped onto the horse's back, and Gu Yue stretched out her slender, fair hand, her fingertips slightly curled, the meaning clear: pull me up.

Tang Shan smiled, gently grasped the soft jade, and with a burst of strength, Gu Yue was lifted up, about to land on his back.

call!

A gentle breeze swept by, and Gu Yue, who had leaped up, turned gracefully and sat steadily in front of Tang Shan, which surprised Tang Shan.

"Today, I'm sitting in the front."

Gu Yue turned her head, her eyes calm, her voice flat and devoid of any emotion, as if she were talking about something very ordinary. Of course, it would have been more convincing if her small ears hadn't secretly turned pink.

"Good!" Tang Shan smiled slightly, rarely seeing the other party like this.

Seeing the smile on Tang Shan's face, Gu Yue wrinkled her nose slightly, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes. She wanted to ask, "What are you laughing at?", but she forced herself to hold it in. She gripped the reins tightly and swung them, pushing the horse to its maximum speed.

Even though she had never personally ridden a horse, her spiritual power at the Lingyuan Realm was enough to ensure that Gu Yue could become an extremely top-notch horse rider in a very short time. Not to mention her own Transformation Realm, her control and perception of power were enough to allow her to directly reach the state of oneness with her horse.

"Where are we going now? Straight to those spies' stronghold?"

The wind howled, and compared to passively riding, actively driving had a different kind of charm. Feeling the horse galloping on the wide road, Gu Yue's eyebrows curved, lively and bright.

"No need. Since we're traveling the continent, the main purpose is to travel. We can deal with it before we leave."

As Tang Shan replied telepathically, he couldn't help but recall what he had seen and heard when he entered the city. He had to admit that, in terms of overall military quality, the Star Luo Empire was superior to the Heaven Dou Empire. Putting aside other factors, in border cities like this, most of the Heaven Dou Empire's soldiers were basically seasoned veterans. Taking advantage of the city was considered good enough, and some even went so far as to display their "military might" directly within the city. The Star Luo Empire, on the other hand, was different. Their military discipline was strict and solemn. Even when facing him, a citizen of the Heaven Dou Empire, they treated him equally, checking and letting him pass. If it weren't for the fact that Miss Angel was the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou and not the Crown Prince of Star Luo, Tang Shan would have thought it would be good if the Star Luo Empire had simply annexed the Heaven Dou Empire.

Chapter 308 The Aftermath of Nottingham

The galloping horses gradually slowed down, clearly indicating that they were not far from their destination.

Although it was Gu Yue's first time riding a horse, she had learned a lot from watching Tang Shan operate it. She pulled the reins sharply, and the horse's front hooves immediately rose high, letting out a loud neigh. The raised hooves then slammed down, kicking up a cloud of dust.

With his communication abilities, which were at a bug-level in terms of spiritual power at the Spirit Abyss Realm, even though it was only the first time he stopped his horse, his overall movements were perfect.

"Fast-cooked meat skewers? Gu Yue, would you like some of these?"

Looking at the small shop next to him, which was filled with a rich aroma of meat, Tang Shan asked curiously.

"Yes, I have carefully researched the food in various cities before I left. This fast meat skewers is a specialty of Starmark City. It is said that it was created by chance because of its proximity to the border, in order to balance deliciousness and time."

Gu Yue dismounted with a light and agile movement, her toes lightly touching the ground to steady herself. She then recounted the origins of the "fast-food meat skewers" as if reciting a familiar story. At the crucial point, she even unconsciously licked the corner of her lips, her pink tongue flashing briefly, her eyes filled with eagerness.

Tang Shan braced himself with one hand and landed on the ground. He casually tied his horse to the door and looked into the shop. Even though it was early morning, there were already quite a few people sitting inside.

"Let's go."

When it comes to food, Tangshan believes that Gu Yue is an absolute authority, and her keen insight and investigative abilities probably even surpass her own "astonishing wisdom".

Since the other party had chosen this shop, Tangshan had nothing else to complain about and went straight in.

Gu Yue followed closely beside Tang Shan. As soon as they entered the store, her large black eyes couldn't help but linger on the oily roasting meat on the grill. She felt a mix of emotions: those were all her subordinates! How could she kill and eat them? Humans are truly evil. It breaks my heart!

The alluring aroma intensified Gu Yue's grief. If she hadn't been skilled at controlling her emotions, tears of sorrow would probably have streamed down her face.

"Gu Yue, what would you like to eat?"

Tang Shan's voice woke Gu Yue from her grief. She didn't know when, but she had followed Tang Shan to a small table and sat down.

The table wasn't large, only about one square meter. Its edges were rounded and smooth from years of wear, and the old wooden planks carried a faint smell of smoke. The surface was covered with tiny cracks of varying depths, clearly indicating that it was an old table that had been sat on by countless diners. Although the table looked old, it was wiped spotless, without a trace of grease or stickiness, dry and clean.

Upon hearing Tang Shan's question, Gu Yue, lost in thought, subconsciously replied, "I won't eat."

Tangshan?! Either I'm deaf, or you, Gu Yue, have been replaced. How could the Silver Dragon King not eat?!

Suddenly realizing what she had said, Gu Yue's expression froze, and the tips of her ears turned slightly red. After a brief moment of hesitation, she casually added, "I don't eat vegetables, but I still need to eat meat."

Tang Shan was very curious about what the Silver Dragon King was thinking just now, but he had already seen the other party's embarrassed and angry look, so there was no need to continue teasing him now.

"There are quite a few kinds, take a look."

After sketching a few lines, he pushed the menu in front of the girl.

Seeing that no one questioned her slip of the tongue, Gu Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her gaze quickly drawn to the menu.

Perhaps because Starmark City is considered a core city on the border, the raw materials for this fast-food barbecue are mostly soul beast meat. The few vegetarian dishes, while not exactly rare treasures, are mostly vegetables picked from the soul beast forest, and are of excellent quality.

Even though the raw materials are of extremely high quality, the price is still relatively affordable. Of course, this is for Soul Masters. For ordinary people, the price is not so friendly. After all, a single skewer of grilled meat costs at least dozens of silver soul coins. It's not that they can't afford it, but it's just that it has no cost-effectiveness at all.

"Then I'll do the same as you, twenty skewers of iron beef, twenty skewers of antelope meat, and twenty skewers of stone-tooth copper-skinned pork."