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

Boom!

This time, the giant tiger was not knocked away, but was instead slammed to the ground by the power of the seal. The cracks that had been repaired by the previous amplification burst open again. It roared and struggled madly, but could not get up.

That's the feeling—power concentrated at one point, absolutely ruthless, a pure explosion, pushing all the power in your body to its peak in an instant.

Tang Shan closed his eyes and concentrated, his qi, blood, soul power, spiritual power, and even will deeply converged once again. This time, he no longer formed the Heavenly Seal, but followed the new insights in his heart to create a set of new and mysterious seals, with boundless power contained between his interlaced fingers.

If the essence of the Heaven-Opening Seal lies in "transforming the seal into an axe", then this seal focuses on the ultimate introverted burst, pure to the extreme, condensed into a single point, with not a trace of power leaking out.

He poured all his qi, blood, soul power, spiritual power, and will into his palms, and his body instantly became empty, with only the hand seals in his hands as if they were the only real thing in the world.

Tang Shan flipped his hand down, without any grand artistic conception, oppressive aura, or overflowing energy. The moment his handprint lightly touched the giant tiger's body, the hidden power completely erupted.

The purest power surged in, and the giant tiger's energy body instantly shattered and exploded. The moment Dai Jie touched this seal, his body turned into a cloud of blood mist, leaving not even a trace.

The void within his body seemed to be completely shattered by this seal, countless points of light bloomed, and the complete meridians of his body and spirit were reflected in his heart lake, his will's control over his body reached a level that was unfathomable.

Tang Shan's body slowly shrank, his hand seals loosened, and he returned to his normal form. His eyes were vacant and clear as he felt the new power and insights within his body. He murmured softly, "This seal, Primordial Beginning!"

Chapter 344 Instant Kill

Without repeated attempts or any bottlenecks, one's will naturally rises, breaking through existing constraints and achieving another breakthrough.

Even though his vital energy, soul power, and spiritual power were depleted, Tang Shan did not fall into a coma thanks to his increasingly strong will.

After glancing around for a moment, Tang Shan spotted that familiar, pretty figure not far away, and a smile appeared on his lips.

……

On the city wall of Xingluo City, Dai Lingtian's face was ashen. The image that flashed through his mind was the tragic scene of Dai Jie being blown apart by Tang Shan's seal and blasted into a cloud of blood mist. The killing intent in his eyes overflowed uncontrollably: "Since you are so arrogant, don't blame me for asking the ancestor to take action and send you on your way."

Dai Lingtian flicked his sleeves, ignoring the other worshippers who rushed over, and leaped into the air, speeding towards the core area of ​​Xingluo City.

On the battlefield, Tang Shan, who had regained some strength, raised an eyebrow and turned his gaze to the Xingluo City Wall. Recalling the obvious malice he had just felt, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"Interesting. Are you still planning to make a move? The Soul Douluo is dead, so the next one should be the Title Douluo, right?" Tang Shan smirked, ignoring the impending crisis. The presence of Xiong Jun and Bi Ji allowed him to handle things calmly without worrying about interference from other Star Luo experts.

Walking into the woods by the roadside, Tang Shan saw Gu Yue chatting animatedly with two young girls. Somewhat puzzled, he looked them up and down for a moment, and based on the description in the original work, he roughly understood what was going on.

"Gu Yue, who are they? What are they doing here?" Although he already had a vague idea in his mind, Tang Shan still asked to prevent himself from mistaking them.

"They are from the Zhu family of Xingluo. The elder sister is named Zhu Zhuyun, and the younger sister is named Zhu Zhuqing. They escaped from Xingluo City, but unexpectedly stumbled into our battlefield." Gu Yue clearly knew a lot of information and explained the general situation to Tang Shan in just a few words.

"I am Zhu Zhuyun, and this is my younger sister, Zhu Zhuqing." Zhu Zhuyun's expression was somewhat complicated. After glancing at her father in the large pit beside her, she took the initiative to introduce herself.

Tang Shan felt a slight ripple in his heart. Although he had been prepared beforehand, he was still somewhat puzzled after confirming the true identities of the two sisters in front of him.

It's one thing that Zhu Zhuqing, who was originally scheduled to escape in a few years, fled early, but what's even stranger is that Zhu Zhuyun also escaped. So the question is, does the current Crown Prince of Xingluo still have a fiancée?

Putting his unfounded thoughts aside, Tang Shan, who had noticed the subtle change in Zhu Zhuyun's expression earlier, asked curiously, "Do you know the person in the pit? Who is he?"

Zhu Zhuyun sighed softly, gently wiping away Zhu Zhuqing's slightly reddened eyes, her voice surprisingly calm: "He is our father."

Tang Shan was stunned! He never expected that the person who suddenly appeared on the battlefield and had just made a lot of nonsense before being slapped away by Dai Jie would actually be the father of the two sisters in front of him. This answer was truly unexpected.

Seemingly sensing Tang Shan's surprise, Zhu Zhuyun hesitated for a moment before deciding to tell him their story in hopes of getting his help.

After a long while, Tang Shan's expression became quite strained as he listened to Zhu Zhuyun recount her escape. He truly hadn't expected that this Zhu family patriarch named Zhu Qinggao would be so absurd, planning to drug his two daughters and then send them directly to the prince's residence. This idea was truly eye-opening for him.

"So what are your plans next?" Tang Shan, having barely accepted Zhu Qinggao's outrageous behavior, changed the subject and asked.

Zhu Zhuyun was silent for a moment, then looked at Tang Shan and Gu Yue, who was standing quietly to the side: "Could we travel with you for a while, and then part ways after we leave the Star Luo Empire?"

Tang Shan stroked his chin, showing little objection to Zhu Zhuyun's request. He'd already offended the Star Luo Empire anyway, so he didn't mind adding to their troubles.

As for the trouble and pursuers the two sisters might encounter, Tang Shan didn't believe it. With the corpse of a Soul Douluo right there, would anyone dare to risk their life to cause him trouble?

Although he didn't object, Tang Shan still wanted to ask Gu Yue's opinion. He turned his gaze to the black-haired girl beside him: "Gu Yue, what do you think?"

Gu Yue blinked: "I don't care."

Since Gu Yue didn't object, Tang Shan agreed to Zhu Zhuyun's request to accompany him. Wandering around alone can get a bit boring sometimes; having two more people makes the journey less lonely.

"Tangshan, a powerful figure has emerged from Xingluo City." Gu Yue's eyes curved into crescents as she felt the rapidly increasing sense of crisis in her consciousness. Instead of panicking, she was somewhat pleased.

This was the first time she had felt the presence of that malicious source so clearly, indicating that the approaching enemy was not only targeting Tangshan, but also harbored ill intentions towards her.

That powerful figure is most likely from the Star Luo Empire. She has just fully demonstrated her outstanding talent, so it's understandable that the approaching expert would want to deal with her while dealing with Tang Shan.

Zhu Zhuyun was puzzled, not understanding why the two were so certain that a powerful figure had appeared when nothing had actually happened. However, what happened the next moment changed her expression.

……

Dai Xinghui is an ancestor-level figure in the Star Luo Empire and the only titled Douluo in the Star Luo Empire at present. He is not far from his death date and is hiding deep in the palace to cultivate as a foundation.

If nothing unexpected had happened, he would have remained in seclusion until the end of his life, then sought out a formidable enemy of the Star Luo Empire to perish together with. However, an unexpected event did occur.

"Ancestor, the empire is facing a crisis. A monstrous Soul Master is wreaking havoc within the empire's borders, even killing an imperial retainer while only at the Soul Sect level. We implore you to take action and eliminate this threat to the empire's future."

Recalling the report from the current Star Luo Emperor Dai Lingtian, a sharp glint flashed in Dai Xinghui's cloudy eyes as he sped through the sky: "The Soul Sect's Soul-Slaying Douluo is indeed a talent. Unfortunately, the barrier of becoming a Title Douluo is not so easy to cross. But perhaps we don't need to rush to kill him."

Dai Xinghui had a new idea. He wasn't going to let Tang Shan off the hook; the enmity between them had accumulated to a very deep level and couldn't be resolved so easily. In his view, Tang Shan's death was inevitable. However, before he died, perhaps he could squeeze every last drop of value out of him.

Such a monstrous genius must possess extraordinary bloodline. Once I subdue him, perhaps I can use him as a stud, allowing him to leave behind as many offspring as possible. It would be best if his offspring could inherit his monstrous talent.

I have about ten more years left. During this time, I will make the most of his body and try to leave behind as many offspring as possible. When I am about to die, I will take him with me on my journey.

The thought stirred a flicker of excitement in Dai Xinghui, a man of considerable age and experience. Tang Shan's talent was undeniably alluring—a spirit ring configuration of three purple and one black, coupled with the terrifying combat prowess of a Soul Master Battle Spirit Douluo. Even if his future offspring inherited only a tenth of his talent, they could still potentially achieve a title.

Dai Xinghui seemed to see an opportunity to unify the continent, annex the Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou, dominate the other top sects, and make Xingluo great again.

……

Back on the city wall, Dai Lingtian watched Dai Xinghui disappear into the sky, his eyes filled with murderous intent: Tang Shan, how are you going to fight back now? A Soul Douluo is your limit, do you really think you can kill a Title Douluo?

As Dai Lingtian was scheming, he suddenly noticed a dazzling golden light appearing out of nowhere on the distant horizon.

Sure enough, the golden road was right in front of him! Dai Xinghui, who was still immersed in wonderful fantasies, suddenly realized that something was wrong. This golden road seemed to be real, not a fantasy.

Roar!

A deafening tiger roar tore through the sky. Sensing something was wrong, Dai Xinghui unleashed his full power. His aged body vanished in a flash, and a giant tiger hundreds of meters long appeared in the sky.

His fur was as white as solidified snow, his forehead was marked with a ferocious kingly pattern, and his murderous aura was overwhelming. He was like an ancient embodiment of slaughter, standing tall in the sky, riding the wind, and his pressure swept across several miles.

However, this terrifying momentum was only a fleeting moment.

The "Golden Road" that was right in front of them suddenly shattered, turning into five solid, dark golden claw shadows that tore through the sky with the force to tear it apart.

Tear!

Space twisted and shattered violently, and five dark and deep spatial rifts were forcibly torn open by the dark golden light. The claw shadow, with unparalleled sharpness, swept across the tiger's body without any hesitation, and the surrounding defenses failed to stop it in the slightest.

The giant tiger's massive body stiffened instantly, its eyes still filled with shock and disbelief. In the next moment, it exploded with a deafening roar, its remains and shattered bones falling from the sky. Its scalding blood turned into a rain of crimson, splattering onto the land not far from Star Luo City, staining the ground a deep crimson.

Dai Lingtian watched helplessly as the giant tiger appeared, was instantly killed, and his ancestor's corpse crashed down. His hands clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh without him noticing, and his eyes were glazed over.

It's over, everything is over. He only thought about Tang Shan's strength, how he could be crushed by the patriarch with his titled power, but he forgot that such a genius could never be without protection.

No, there's definitely something wrong. It's not that I didn't think of it, but that the Heavenly Dou Empire simply doesn't have such a powerful expert.

As an emperor, Dai Lingtian was extremely shrewd and almost instantly discovered the problem—the only top expert in the Tiandou Empire was Dugu Bo, whose strength was well known. The expert who had just killed Dai Xinghui was someone else, and definitely not from the Tiandou Empire.

The dark golden light was incredibly sharp, yet it didn't resemble sword energy; rather, it was more like a beast's claw. Such a powerful figure doesn't exist among the major forces of the continent, so there's only one possibility: the Spirit Hall!

With his thoughts racing, Dai Lingtian believed he had seen through the truth. Combining this with the information he had gathered about Tang Shan, the layers of mystery were being cleared away: it seemed that the Spirit Hall's plan to blackmail his father had succeeded, so the reason why Tang Shan was still following the Crown Prince of Tian Dou was worth pondering.

One possibility after another was overturned, and all the clues were pieced together, until the only truth emerged in the mind of the Star Luo Emperor: I understand now, the problem lies with Xue Qinghe, Xue Qinghe must be...

Chapter 345 Xingluo's Predicament

Based on the clues left by the powerful figures who had previously made their move, combined with Tang Shan's own experiences and various anomalies, Dai Lingtian deduced a terrifying truth: Xue Qinghe had been deceived. He thought he had perfect control over Tang Shan, but he didn't know that the other party had already become a henchman of the Spirit Hall, following him and ready to deliver a fatal blow at any time.

Come to think of it, an ordinary person, at most a low-level Soul Master, how could they possibly have a Soul Master prodigy follow them so devotedly? It seems we overestimated Xue Qinghe's abilities before; the claim that he was comparable to Xue Tunxing was just empty flattery. Simply being unable to judge character is enough to significantly reduce the Star Luo Empire's regard for him.

But what can you do even if you know Tang Shan is a henchman of the Spirit Hall? Dai Lingtian frowned and fell into deep thought.

The fleeting phantom of the giant tiger was quite abrupt and not obvious. He could suppress it and create the illusion that there was a Title Douluo behind the Star Luo Empire.

Since the intention is to create the illusion of having a Title Douluo behind him, it's clearly impossible to sow discord between Tang Shan and the Heaven Dou Crown Prince or even the Heaven Dou Empire by claiming that Tang Shan is accompanied by other powerful figures. After all, the Heaven Dou Empire isn't stupid; where's the evidence that Tang Shan has powerful figures by his side? Moreover, you are the Star Luo Empire, the Heaven Dou Empire's greatest enemy.

Dai Lingtian's face darkened again. He suddenly realized that even if he knew that the Spirit Hall was suspected to be behind Tang Shan, it would not help the current situation at all. On the contrary, it would make the situation more difficult: if there were powerful people following behind in the dark, killing Tang Shan, whom he had already made an enemy of, would become a futile effort.

In order not to show weakness to the empire, even if they knew Tang Shan's true identity, they could not expose it directly, otherwise it would be a blatant declaration that the Star Luo Empire had lost all its top combat power.

To fabricate the story that the powerful figure behind the scenes hadn't perished, they'd have to see if the mysterious entity that just made its move was willing to publicize it. Even more terrifying is that Dai Xinghui was killed instantly; the news could be suppressed, but the battle between Tang Shan and Dai Jie had lasted for quite some time and couldn't be hidden.

The news that their Star Luo Empire's Soul Douluo was killed by Tang Shan will surely spread throughout the continent; they've completely lost face.

If Dai Xinghui were still alive, Dai Lingtian could have used Tang Shan's killing of the Star Luo Soul Douluo as a pretext to launch an attack on the Heaven Dou Empire. However, due to his overly aggressive actions, he went to his own ancestor immediately after Tang Shan killed Dai Jie, thus sending the ancestor to his death as well. Now, he has found himself in a dilemma.

Dai Lingtian now felt extremely awkward, unable to advance or retreat, and was in a very passive position with no room for maneuver whatsoever.

However, before the trouble here was over, Tang Shan, who emerged from the woods in the distance, nearly made Dai Lingtian faint with anger, further worsening his already bad mood.

……

Tang Shan was naturally unaware of the thought process that the Star Luo Emperor had just gone through, and how he had misjudged the truth while the conditions were all wrong. Even if he had known, Tang Shan wouldn't have cared about it; it was just insignificant speculation anyway.

Even if the other party really escalates the situation, at most he will return to the embrace of the Spirit Hall, while Xue Qinghe will remain the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou. No one would suspect that Xue Qinghe is also a member of the Spirit Hall, because it doesn't make sense or common sense.

This is like Tangshan's past life, where the leader of the eagles was also the subordinate of the rabbit. What is the probability of this? It can only be said that it is not zero, but it is infinitely close to zero.

Tang Shan agreed to the Zhu sisters' request to travel with him, and the four of them walked out of the woods by the roadside and strolled slowly towards the outskirts of the city.

As a Soul Saint, Dai Lingtian naturally possessed excellent eyesight. He then watched helplessly as Tang Shan led his two future daughters-in-law away into the distance. The shock, the intense shock, finally overwhelmed the Star Luo Emperor, who, after suffering repeated setbacks, couldn't hold back any longer. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and fell backward, head thrown back.

The group of Star Luo retainers who were originally standing beside him were startled and hurriedly went over to check on him, fearing that something might have happened to the emperor.

……

"Speaking of which, is it really appropriate to just leave him there? After all, he is your biological father. Isn't it a bit inappropriate to ignore him like this?" Tang Shan casually asked the Zhu sisters beside him as they walked back.

Still reeling from the earth-shattering claw attack, Zhu Zhuyun took a long time to recover. Hearing Tang Shan's question, she paused slightly, then took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and continued walking: "Let it be. It's his good fortune to have survived. His blood flows in our veins; not seeing him off on his final journey is the greatest mercy we can show. As for the future, whether someone will find him outside the city, or whether he can be successfully treated, those are no longer our concerns. This is all we can do."

The person Tang Shan and Zhu Zhuyun were referring to was Zhu Qinggao, the Zhu family head who had unfortunately stumbled into their battle and was subsequently slapped away by Dai Jie.

Faced with their biological father, whose bones were severely fractured and who was on the verge of death, the Zhu sisters were surprisingly indifferent. They simply pulled him out of the pit, leaned him against a large tree, and then ignored him. However, considering what Zhu Qinggao had planned to do to the Zhu sisters, their attitude was not surprising.

"My lord, that man has been dealt with. This is his soul bone." Just then, a powerful and domineering voice suddenly appeared among them. A burly man with dark gold hair, as tall as an iron tower, had appeared beside Gu Yue.

The small hand held by Tang Shan trembled slightly. Tang Shan gently squeezed it, signaling the girl not to overthink it. Gu Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief and glared fiercely at Xiong Jun.

Xiong Jun was a little confused. The auspicious beast had been called that before, so why couldn't he change it back to its original name?

Hidden in the clouds, Brigitte sighed in exasperation. She never expected that Xiong Jun would be so honest and straightforward, addressing him as "Master" in front of others.

Tang Shan already knew the truth, so he remained calm. Gu Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Tang Shan reassure her. However, the Zhu sisters, who were following beside her, were not calm at all. They stared at Gu Yue in astonishment, and the way Xiong Jun addressed the girl kept echoing in their minds—"My Lord."