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

Ignoring the astonished gazes of the two human girls beside him, Xiong Jun directly pulled out two lustrous bones from his robes, faint fluctuations of soul power emanating from them. These were two extremely high-quality ten-thousand-year-old soul bones, one corresponding to the left arm and the other to the right leg. It was impossible to directly determine what kind of soul beast they came from.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Gu Yue responded lightly and took the two soul bones.

Xiong Jun's figure flashed and he disappeared again.

Gu Yue casually shoved the two soul bones into Tang Shan's hands and said matter-of-factly, "These are useless to me, you can keep them."

Zhu Zhuyun? Zhu Zhuqing? They simply couldn't believe that one day a soul bone would be referred to as "something." Just how many soul bones had they seen to have the audacity to say such a thing?

Tang Shan was already used to Gu Yue's generosity, so he didn't stand on ceremony and simply accepted the gifts, as these were all resources for his future growth.

He hadn't forgotten what Gu Yue had once said about shattering soul bones and helping him increase the age of his external soul bones.

As for why it hasn't been revealed yet, Tangshan guesses it's because Gu Yue hasn't fully grasped its secrets. As for the so-called family formation, only a fool would believe that.

……

Just as Emperor Xingluo had guessed, the fact that Xingluo Soul Douluo was killed could not be hidden at all, because there were just too many people watching the battle on the city wall at the time.

Even though he immediately ordered a news blackout, it didn't have much effect.

Tang Shan's three purple and one black spirit ring configuration, along with his astonishing feat of defeating a Soul Douluo while being a Soul Master, swept across the entire continent like a whirlwind, attracting the attention of various forces.

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Notting City, Notting College

Snapped!

The teacup was smashed, and a roar echoed throughout the room.

"How is this possible? This must be fake! How could someone with the physique of a Soul Master kill a Soul Douluo? It's all fake!"

Yu Xiaogang's face was flushed, his eyes were bloodshot, he was panting heavily, and his body was trembling.

He simply couldn't believe the news he'd received. The very spirit body he'd looked down upon years ago had actually accomplished something so incredible. The other person's mockery still seemed to echo in his ears, and his thigh felt a dull ache again.

"Teacher, are you alright?" Just then, a calm voice rang out outside Yu Xiaogang's door.

"Get in here!" Yu Xiaogang roared, his voice filled with hysteria.

Tang San calmly pushed open the door and walked in, looking at Yu Xiaogang behind the table, his tone indifferent: "Teacher, are you alright? What brings you here?"

After all, he was his teacher. Although a series of events recently had caused Tang San to almost lose trust in Yu Xiaogang, he still wanted to maintain basic decorum and avoid a complete falling out.

However, while Tang San wanted to maintain his dignity, some people didn't. Yu Xiaogang slammed his hands on the table with a loud bang, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Tang San, and he hissed, "Little San! Tell me! Is my theory correct? If you cultivate according to my guidance, won't your future achievements be even greater, perhaps even surpassing Tang San's!"

Tang San remained silent and did not answer Yu Xiaogang's question, his meaning was clear: he did not agree with what the other party said.

Tang San already knew about Tang Shan's legendary exploits; he was a monster, even a prodigy unlike any seen before in the entire Douluo Continent. Tang San had long since clearly recognized and accepted this fact.

He created the Buddha's Wrath Lotus with incomplete blueprints, seemingly a genius. But how amazing was the Tang Clan senior who created this pinnacle hidden weapon by exploring on his own without any blueprints to refer to?

Tang San felt that Tang Shan belonged to the latter category. Such a prodigy was beyond the comprehension of reason. To think that he could catch up with or even surpass him with his teacher's flawed theories was simply wishful thinking.

Tang San's silence completely enraged Yu Xiaogang. He grabbed a dusty book from the bookshelf next to him that had hardly been touched and smashed it down on Tang San's head.

"You scoundrel! I'm your teacher! How dare you look down on me like that!"

Tang San was prepared this time. The moment Yu Xiaogang's books came crashing down, he used the Ghost Shadow Steps to dodge swiftly, and each time he dodged at the last second.

Chapter 346 Aftermath

"You still dare to hide!" Completely losing his mind, Yu Xiaogang roared and summoned his martial soul—Luo Sanpao!

"His farts are like thunder! A deafening roar like three cannon shots!"

Tang San's expression changed drastically. Without hesitation, he rushed out of the room, closing the door behind him.

boom!

This was the loud noise of the door suddenly slamming shut.

Boom!

This was the sound of Yu Xiaogang releasing his soul skill. Because Tang San had closed the door, a strong smell filled the small room, and the pungent stench caused continuous damage to Yu Xiaogang as he released his soul skill.

……

At the core peak of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stands a towering pagoda that reaches into the clouds. The top floor of the pagoda is where Ning Fengzhi handles his daily official business.

Today, he sat back behind his large desk, his brows slightly furrowed, clearly preoccupied.

Tear!

The space in front of them was torn apart, and the Bone Douluo Gu Rong, with his tall frame, atrophied muscles, and sparse hair on his head, stepped out. Before he could even stand properly, he said in a carefree manner, "Feng Zhi, I heard you were looking for me. Speak quickly if you have something to say, I still need to go play with Rong Rong."

Ning Fengzhi sighed, picked up the teapot beside him, poured a cup, and pushed it in front of Gu Rong: "Uncle Gu, this time it's really important. Something has happened in the Star Luo Empire, and I've called you here specifically to discuss it."

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's seriousness, Gu Rong also became more relaxed and asked in a deep voice, "Fengzhi, what happened? Did that old tiger of the Star Luo Empire die?"

"Dai Xinghui's condition is still unknown because our spies aren't high enough in rank. I called you and Uncle Jian here today for another matter. By the way, Uncle Gu, why didn't Uncle Jian come with you?"

Gu Rong curled her lips: "That old swordsman is too cunning. He actually used the excuse of taking Rongrong on a flying sword to deliberately leave me behind. I was just about to chase after him to argue when the disciples of the sect you sent came to deliver a message. I couldn't wait for him, so I directly traversed space to come here."

Ning Fengzhi was speechless, but he had already gotten used to the confrontation between his two elders, since nothing serious would happen anyway.

Bang bang bang!

After a perfunctory knock, Sword Douluo Chen Xin pushed the door open and entered, sword in his arms. He walked to the table but didn't sit down: "Feng Zhi, what do you want? Rongrong is still waiting for me in the square."

"Uncle Jian, you'd better not spoil Rongrong too much. If you let her continue like this, she will definitely cause a lot of trouble for the sect in the future."

"Feng Zhi, don't worry. With the two of us here, no one can hurt her. If anyone dares to bully our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's little princess, I'll be the first to object." Before Chen Xin could even speak, Gu Rong had already patted his chest and made his guarantee.

Chen Xin nodded in agreement: "With the two of us old guys around, she can roam the world freely. And don't let Rongrong's mischievousness fool you, she's also very smart. She would never provoke someone she can't afford to offend—once I took her to the area where the sect raises soul beasts, and she stayed obediently by my side the whole time, unlike her usual recklessness."

Ning Fengzhi was speechless, not knowing how to refute. Just as Sword Douluo Chen Xin said, Ning Rongrong was arrogant, but she was not brainless. On the contrary, she was very clever and only provoked people she could afford to offend. Those were just minor troubles. With the power of their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, they could easily settle these troubles with money. Even if they couldn't settle them, they could simply make the troublesome people disappear.

"Uncle Jian, you're wrong. Didn't Rongrong almost make a terrible mistake when she awakened her martial soul last time?"

Ning Fengzhi recalled Ning Rongrong's baffling actions during her martial soul awakening, and a nameless anger rose in his heart. When he thought of the urgent secret report he had just received, the anger burned even more fiercely.

"What trouble could there be? It'll be many years before Tang Shan becomes a Title Douluo. As for the Heavenly Dou Crown Prince, he's just an ordinary person. I can take care of him with one sword. He's not the heir of the Spirit Hall. What's there to be afraid of?"

Ning Fengzhi gave a wry smile, gestured for Sword Douluo to sit down first, poured a cup of tea and pushed it to him before looking at the two pillars of the sect in front of him.

"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, the reason I called you here is also related to Tang Shan. I just received news from our frontline spies that he single-handedly killed a Soul Douluo from the Star Luo Empire outside Star Luo City!"

Gu Rong was startled and stood up abruptly, pushing the chair away with a screeching sound; Chen Xin's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly involuntarily, and drops of tea splashed out of the cup.

"Feng Zhi, what did you just say? That Tang Shan was just a Soul Master, yet he killed a Soul Douluo? Did I hear that right?"

Gu Rong clearly doubted that there was something wrong with his ears, and asked again in disbelief.

"That's right, and he killed the enemy all by himself, without any outside help. The information has been confirmed multiple times." Ning Fengzhi said with certainty.

"He's a Soul Master now, right? If a Soul Master can fight a Soul Douluo, what terrifying combat power will he have when he becomes a Soul King or Soul Emperor? It's unimaginable." Chen Xin was shocked and horrified by Tang Shan's talent for the first time, mainly because this achievement of fighting beyond his level was simply too amazing.

The gap between Soul Masters widens as they progress. Initially, they might be able to fight opponents of higher levels with a few powerful Soul Skills, but as their cultivation improves and their understanding of Martial Souls deepens, the gap will only grow larger, and the difficulty of challenging opponents of higher levels will only increase.

As for ten-thousand-year soul skills, how could an ordinary ten-thousand-year soul skill possibly make up for the vast difference in levels?

“Feng Zhi, then why did you call us here today…” Gu Rong’s voice gradually lowered, and a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"Are you stupid? Such a genius should definitely be won over with all our efforts. Tang Shan is not a member of the Spirit Hall, but a member of the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou."

Although we have some minor disagreements with Xue Qinghe, it's not a problem and can be easily mended. Don't forget, Feng Zhi is still Xue Qinghe's teacher; that relationship is an excellent bond.

Before Ning Fengzhi could speak, Chen Xin had already refuted Gu Rong's idea. Her words were sharp and pointed, making Gu Rong so angry that his eyes were blazing, but he had no way to refute her.

"That's right, so I've decided to take Rongrong to the Crown Prince's residence in the next few days to clear up the misunderstanding about the martial spirit awakening that day, so as to prevent Qinghe from harboring resentment and affecting the relationship between the sect and the Crown Prince's residence." Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Ning Fengzhi quickly interjected, interrupting the tense atmosphere between them, and stated his plan directly.

"Why take Rongrong with us? Does our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have to bow down and show weakness to a mere prince?" Gu Rong frowned, clearly not agreeing with Ning Fengzhi's plan.

Sword Douluo, now on the same side as the other party, nodded in agreement: "Tang Shan is so amazing, it's a waste of his talent to stay by Xue Qinghe's side. He should join our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is the most suitable place for his growth. As long as he makes enough contributions, we can promise him not only ten thousand years, but also a hundred thousand years of soul beasts, and do our best to help him reach the top."

The arrogance between the two Douluo was easily discernible even to those unfamiliar with them, let alone Ning Fengzhi.

Hey!

Ning Fengzhi sighed silently and looked solemnly at the two elders before him: "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, we can no longer treat Tang Shan as an ordinary genius. Or rather, when he first defeated a Soul Saint, we should no longer treat him as a genius, but as a true Soul Master." Ning Fengzhi paused slightly, his tone becoming more sincere: "Tang Shan's father is in danger at the hands of the Spirit Hall, yet he remains loyal to Xue Qinghe. This can only mean one thing: Xue Qinghe holds an extraordinary place in his heart, and this is the key to winning him over."

A powerful Soul Master, while not necessarily pledging complete loyalty, is willing to obey the orders of an ordinary person. Doesn't this scenario seem familiar to you?

Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Dugu Bo and Prince Xue Xing."

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "That's right. Although Dugu Bo has gradually become estranged from Prince Xuexing, you two uncles must know how much Dugu Bo did for him in the past few years. In my opinion, Xue Qinghe's significance to Tangshan is the same as Prince Xuexing's significance to Dugu Bo back then, and it cannot be easily shaken."

A brief silence fell over the room. After a long while, Chen Xin spoke: "I understand. Tang Shan killed a Soul Douluo. He should no longer be regarded as an ordinary genius. I was too arrogant before and underestimated this junior."

Gu Rong shook his head helplessly: "Feng Zhi, you're right. We really shouldn't indulge Rong Rong anymore. Indulging her is also indulging our own hearts. We still need to discipline her in the future."

Seeing that his two elders had reached a consensus with him, Ning Fengzhi was very happy. He glanced at the door without making a sound and saw a figure leaving: Rongrong, I hope you can understand your father's good intentions.

Ning Rongrong, who was eavesdropping at the door, was completely unaware that she had been discovered. After hearing her father's conversation with the two elders inside, she felt very dissatisfied: Why does my father value Tangshan so much? Why does he want to take me to apologize to Xue Qinghe? Why?

Ning Rongrong, who was used to being arrogant and domineering, did not listen to Ning Fengzhi's words at all. Instead, she felt even more disgusted with Xue Qinghe and Tang Shan, and she also felt some dissatisfaction with her father: Humph! When I grow up a little more, I will run away from home and go out to make my own way in the world. Then let's see how you find me and whether you dare to control me.

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Tiandou City, Crown Prince's Residence

Upon receiving news of Tang Shan's killing of the Soul Douluo, Xue Qinghe showed no joy whatsoever; instead, his brows furrowed.

She struggled in the study for a long time, but her worry for Tang Shan's safety eventually overcame her reserve. She walked to the side of Golden Crocodile Douluo under the banyan tree and asked anxiously, "Grandpa Golden Crocodile, have you seen the news from the Star Luo Empire?"

Xue Qinghe's arrival was not unexpected for Golden Crocodile Douluo. Or rather, he had already figured out Xue Qinghe's feelings for Tang Shan very well. It can be summarized in two sentences: his mouth is harder than black iron, but his heart is softer than water.

When asked about her thoughts on Tangshan before, she always declined, saying she was a right-hand woman or a capable assistant. But whenever there was any news or event related to Tangshan, it would stir up ripples in her heart.

"I know, it's about killing the Soul Douluo, isn't it?" Golden Crocodile Douluo slowly sat up from the recliner and said leisurely.

Golden Crocodile Douluo accepted Tang Shan's extraordinary performance well, or rather, he was completely numb to it. Golden Crocodile Douluo did not believe that Tang Shan could bring him a greater shock than the other party's true identity.

P.S.: Thank you to reader 20260125194522371 for the donation. Also, this part of the story is about to end, and the plot hole about the first soul skill will soon be filled. You can look forward to seeing other uses of the first soul skill besides deeper control over the body. Actually, this was foreshadowed in the earlier parts of the story, and it was quite obvious.

Chapter 347 Fishing

"Yes, that's it. Grandpa Jin'e, Tang Shan killed that Star Luo Soul Douluo in public, which will inevitably provoke a crazy retaliation from the Star Luo Empire. What if their Title Douluo, who is nearing the end of his lifespan, attacks Tang Shan?"

Xue Qinghe unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes, her eyes filled with worry.

Golden Crocodile Douluo gently shook his head: "Xiaoxue, Tangshan will be fine. You can rest assured. Gu Yue already has powerful figures secretly accompanying her. With their protection, Tangshan is safe and sound."

Xue Qinghe raised an eyebrow, feeling relieved but also slightly displeased: "Grandpa, are these people really trustworthy? What if something goes wrong along the way?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo's lips twitched. He could vaguely detect a hint of jealousy in Xue Qinghe's tone: "You can rest assured. Those two are about the same level as me, and one of them is even a healing-type Title Douluo. They are perfectly safe."