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

However, after traveling with Tangshan, accompanied by a spiritual cleansing and a strengthening of her will, Gu Yue's mindset has undergone a complete transformation. Or rather, after accepting Tangshan from the bottom of her heart, she has gained a completely new perspective on everything in the world—the world is not inherently splendid, but it is wonderful because of you.

"Okay, I promise you." Tang Shan's eyes softened even more as he gently took the girl's small hand and asked softly, "Then when shall we set off?"

"Tomorrow, let's set off tomorrow afternoon. When we reach the top, we can see the sunset over Sunset Forest." The girl, who had already made plans, answered without hesitation.

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The night was as dark as ink, and the surging clouds and mist completely obscured the starlight in the night sky, not even a glimmer of light could be seen. Only a thick, impenetrable night curtain remained between heaven and earth, and only a deathly silence enveloped the surroundings.

By the small pond in the courtyard, Tang Shan sat cross-legged naturally. His five spirit rings—black, purple, purple, black, and black—moved rhythmically up and down. Streams of spiritual energy from heaven and earth were drawn into Tang Shan's body and the five spirit rings, causing his spirit power cultivation and the age of his spirit rings to slowly increase.

The viscous, mercury-like soul power circulated continuously through the meridians, radiating wisps of energy that nourished the entire body. Almost all of the mind and spirit gradually revived under the slight stimulation of the blood and qi, and the body's deepest potential was being tapped at an astonishing rate. The body's tissues and cells underwent constant transformation, and the surging power within grew ever more magnificent and powerful. Each breath caused the surrounding primordial energy to tremble slightly, and the skin, flesh, and bones became increasingly resilient under the cleansing influence of the soul power. Blood and qi flowed like an undercurrent, and the entire being seemed to quietly merge with the world around them.

Swish!

A lithe black shadow leaped up and perched on the courtyard wall, silently watching the young man who was meditating cross-legged in the courtyard.

After an unknown amount of time, as the clouds dispersed and the bright moon shone down, a dark figure silently descended. The soft moonlight fell upon the girl's face, illuminating her exquisite and alluring figure.

This person was none other than Zhu Zhuyun.

Looking up at the silver disc in the sky, a myriad of emotions surged in her eyes. Zhu Zhuyun made up her mind and walked resolutely in a certain direction of the Crown Prince's residence: "Teacher, I'm sorry, please forgive me for betting on both sides. The Star Luo Empire is too powerful. I can't afford to gamble, nor do I dare to. For Zhu Qing's safety, I have no other choice."

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"Hmm?" Golden Crocodile Douluo got up from his personal recliner in confusion. He sensed a weak aura moving towards Xue Qinghe's study. The other party was very careful and avoided all the ordinary soldiers, obviously with excellent concealment ability.

"That looks like Tang Shan's apprentice, right? And the princess consort of the Star Luo Empire. What brings her to Qinghe so late at night?"

Jin E Douluo was somewhat puzzled. He took a step and disappeared into the darkness, arriving at Xue Qinghe's study to prevent any accidents.

Zhu Zhuyun was unaware that at this very moment, a Limit Douluo had already set his sights on her. After evading all the patrolling soldiers, she went straight to the study, which was still brightly lit.

call!

Zhu Zhuyun took a deep breath, her breasts heaving violently, outlining breathtaking curves. She glanced down at her clothes one last time, a hint of determination and complexity flashing across her eyes. Then, she composed herself and knocked on the door without hesitation.

Bang bang bang!

"Who is it?" A gentle voice came from inside, carrying obvious doubt. Clearly, the homeowner was also unsure who would be knocking on her door at this hour.

"Your Highness, I am Zhu Zhuyun," Zhu Zhuyun replied softly.

Zhu Zhuyun? Xue Qinghe, sitting cross-legged on the soft couch, was somewhat puzzled. She didn't know why Zhu Zhuyun, Tang Shan's apprentice, had suddenly come to visit.

It can only be said that Xue Qinghe is ultimately a woman at heart, lacking the mindset of a normal man. Otherwise, Zhu Zhuyun's figure alone, and her knocking on the door late at night, would have been enough for her to make the necessary connections.

Although somewhat puzzled, Xue Qinghe still stood up, went to the desk, opened a few files, and pretended to be working late at night before opening the door: Why think so much? Maybe Tang Shan has something he can't say in person and specially asked his apprentice to convey it, such as an invitation to go out.

As he opened the door, the soul-guided lamp shone into the darkness, bringing the girl in front of him into Xue Qinghe's view.

Her long, black hair cascaded down naturally like a waterfall, her skin was as white as jade, her eyebrows and eyes were exquisitely beautiful, her nose was straight and high, and her lips were slightly pink. Her face was so stunning that one wondered what favor the Creator had to give her such a captivating face.

The long black dress, like the extension of night, subtly concealed the girl's hot figure. However, the numerous cutout designs on the dress not only rendered the concealment meaningless, but also added a fatal attraction, with its beauty subtly revealed.

It was a complete vacuum. Xue Qinghe realized the key point almost instantly and subconsciously took a few steps back.

Golden Crocodile Douluo fell silent. Sensing something was amiss, the old man turned around and slowly walked towards his recliner: Xiaoxue should be able to handle this girl without much trouble, right?

Miss Angel believed that she was strong enough to handle the situation. As the apple of everyone's eye in the Hall of Worship, she had seen all kinds of big scenes, but she had never seen anything like this before.

The angel was stunned, but Zhu Zhuyun was not. She strode lightly into the study, closing the door behind her.

The dim soul-guided light barely illuminated the study, making her fair skin even more alluring, with a faint hint of pink.

"What are you doing here?" Xue Qinghe asked, his voice trembling with panic. He looked at Zhu Zhuyun and instinctively took a step back.

She was genuinely flustered. Xue Qinghe always felt that Zhu Zhuyun's gaze towards her was very strange, containing resentment, decisiveness, and a deeply hidden dissatisfaction.

As for how she can see through the emotions in the other person's eyes at a glance, the angel lady said that sometimes when she looks in the mirror and thinks of Tangshan, her eyes in the mirror are almost exactly the same as the other person's at that moment.

"Teacher, why aren't you the Crown Prince of Tiandou?" Zhu Zhuyun sighed softly. Her voice was not loud. If Xue Qinghe were an ordinary person or even a low-level Soul Master, he would only hear faint noises. However, Xue Qinghe's actual strength had already reached the Soul King level.

The angel, who had initially sensed an eerie atmosphere and was about to call for help, suddenly sharpened her eyes and her mind went on high alert after hearing Zhu Zhuyun's words.

"What did you just say?" Xue Qinghe forced himself to calm down and asked the girl in front of him in a deep voice.

Zhu Zhuyun was naturally unaware that Xue Qinghe had overheard her whispers. Seeing that the Crown Prince of Tiandou had regained his composure in a very short time, she admired him in her heart while showing a charming smile on her face: "It's nothing, Your Highness. I came here specifically for you."

Chapter 379 Alluring Beauty VS Angel

Though a captivating smile graced her face, a deep indifference shone in Zhu Zhuyun's eyes. Her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow beneath her eyes, concealing all her true emotions. Xue Qinghe was indeed outstanding, but so what? He was ultimately no match for her teacher. If it weren't for Zhu Qing, how could she have so willingly lowered herself and submitted to him?

"You came specifically for me? What do you mean?" Xue Qinghe narrowed his eyes slightly, scrutinizing Zhu Zhuyun with a wary gaze. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, and an aura of superior authority combined with the intimidating power of the Angelic Martial Soul Judgment hidden deep within him pressed down on the girl in front of him.

Despite Xue Qinghe's imposing aura, Zhu Zhuyun remained completely unaffected. The Demon Beast was, after all, a super soul beast. Although it was still quite a distance from a divine martial soul, it wasn't difficult for it to avoid being suppressed by the opponent's aura.

"Your Highness, you must be quite troubled lately, right? His Majesty ordered you to search for the Crown Princess, but you haven't found her yet." Zhu Zhuyun spoke slowly, her voice gentle and melodious, with an alluring quality in every word. This was a change in her voice after her body was modified by the Enchanting Martial Soul; it was clear, pleasant, and captivating.

Xue Qinghe remained unaffected. Her gaze sharpened as she stared intently at Zhu Zhuyun, her voice resounding: "Why do you want to become the Crown Princess? Your teacher and I are bosom friends, so don't bring this up again." She pressed her hands on the desk, her tone becoming even more piercing. "Moreover, you are a disciple of Tang Shan. If I were to marry you out of the blue, it would easily create a rift between him and me."

"And you need to understand one thing: my future is that of the Heavenly Emperor, and his future is that of an unparalleled powerhouse. Although we share the same stance, we will inevitably be divided into two forces. At that time, which side will you stand on?"

Xue Qinghe's question stirred a slight ripple in Zhu Zhuyun's heart. The future Tangshan would inevitably be separated from Xue Qinghe; this was unavoidable. When people reach a certain status, they spontaneously form their own personal circles, independent of their will, just as a massive celestial body automatically attracts its satellites—a natural law. Therefore, teacher, I'm sorry, I had no other choice.

Zhu Zhuyun's mind raced, but her smile remained unchanged as she calmly replied, "It doesn't necessarily have to be the Crown Princess. Any concubine will do. As for my purpose, it's very simple: to guard against the Star Luo Empire."

Xue Qinghe frowned: "Beware of the Star Luo Empire? What's there to be wary of? Don't you trust your teacher's strength?"

Upon hearing Xue Qinghe mention Tangshan, Zhu Zhuyun's eyes flickered slightly before returning to their usual deadpan expression, and her voice softened: "The Star Luo Empire is powerful and has many tricks up its sleeve. I can't afford to gamble with it. Even if my teacher is a peerless expert, he can't protect my sister and me around the clock. Compared to that, I still think it might be better to seek refuge under another empire."

Xue Qinghe shook his head: "Even if you don't marry me, I can still protect you. You don't need to make such a big sacrifice. Your teacher is still my best friend. It is only right for him to protect his disciple."

"I don't believe that pure friendship would make you risk offending the entire Star Luo Empire to protect me. After all, you are not yet the Heavenly Dou Emperor, and you should try to avoid any risks that might hinder your ascension to the throne." Zhu Zhuyun's rebuttal left Xue Qinghe speechless.

Xue Qinghe realized that the girl in front of him seemed to be overly vigilant, thinking of everything in the worst possible light, but her reasons seemed to make some sense.

Don't worry, your teacher and I are not just friends or superiors and subordinates; I also lust after your teacher's body. Besides, I am not only the Crown Prince of Heaven Dou, but also the young master of the Spirit Hall. Offending the Star Luo Empire is nothing to me.

Xue Qinghe would never say such a thing. She pondered for a moment and found a loophole in Zhu Zhuyun's words: "No, your teacher's talent is undeniable. Even if it's just to further bind myself to him, I will definitely do my best to ensure that the two of you are safe and sound."

Zhu Zhuyun was not surprised by Xue Qinghe's rebuttal. That's how nobles are; as long as the last veil of pretense hasn't been completely lifted, they can always find a way to justify themselves.

Just like how the collateral bloodline of the Zhu family was sold to the Heavenly Dou Empire—how many were captured by slave-catching teams, and how many were personally sent there by their own fathers and the Star Luo Emperor?

"Your Highness," I know the nobility very well, at least I know the Zhu family and the Dai family very well.

In my opinion, it was absolutely worth it to be an enemy of the Star Luo Empire because of the teacher; it was not worth it for my sister and me to be enemies of the Star Luo Empire.

There's only one Tang Shan, but he can have many disciples. It would be even better if those two girls from the Star Luo Empire could be replaced with people from the Heaven Dou Empire.

Zhu Zhuyun spoke clearly and calmly, leaving Xue Qinghe with no way to refute her. What left her speechless was the other party's last words, which were absolutely devastating.

Zhu Zhuyun's final meaning was clear: she didn't even trust the Heavenly Dou Empire, and her identity as a disciple of Tangshan might actually be the cause of her death.

How can you be so imaginative? Nothing has happened yet, and you've already made so many preparations. Isn't that a bit much? Aren't you afraid of locking down the enemy from a distance and wasting your time?

Xue Qinghe rubbed her temples helplessly. Her initial momentum had long since vanished under the impact of Zhu Zhuyun's words. She said helplessly to Zhu Zhuyun, "Then tell me, what benefits would I get from marrying you? Like I said, this would create a rift between me and Tang Shan, and according to your theory, I would also offend the Star Luo Empire."

Zhu Zhuyun's smile grew even brighter, though tinged with sadness, tears welling in her eyes: "I was prepared for what to do with you, teacher. You can say that my martial spirit went out of control and I forcibly took you down. In that case, it's my fault, and it won't cause you any trouble. As for the Star Luo Empire, taking the Star Luo Empire's princess as a concubine is not only not a problem for you, but also great news. It will greatly enhance the prestige of the Heaven Dou Empire."

Xue Qinghe really didn't expect Zhu Zhuyun to go to such lengths: "The second reason is acceptable, but the first reason, Martial Soul out of control, seems a bit far-fetched. What does Martial Soul out of control mean, directly causing someone to..." The Angel Miss found it difficult to say the rest, but Zhu Zhuyun clearly understood the unspoken meaning.

“Of course it’s true.” Without her noticing, Zhu Zhuyun’s fingers unconsciously and slowly stroked her skin, her shoulders and neck slightly flushed, a faint pink tinge appearing on her fair skin, her eyes gradually becoming hazy, and her breathing slightly disordered: “One of the characteristics of the super soul beast Yao Mei is that its cultivation level increases very quickly. Your Highness, why do you think that is? Also, why did Yao Mei become the progenitor of charm-type soul beasts? You know, charm-type skills can appear in almost all soul beast races.”

A wave of malevolent energy emanated uncontrollably from Zhu Zhuyun, making the angel lady slightly uncomfortable. However, compared to her physical discomfort, Zhu Zhuyun's words completely silenced her. Considering the other party's current state and the title of the progenitor of bewitching soul beasts, some answers seemed self-evident. What an evil enchantress! She actually improved her cultivation through dual cultivation!

"Please have mercy, Your Highness!" Before the angel could react, Zhu Zhuyun slightly bent her knees, lowered her body, and gently pulled open the belt around her waist under the horrified gaze of the angel.

Her black dress slipped down, revealing her body; her allure was truly wicked, incredibly wicked!

The girl, clearly in a special state, lunged straight at the young man behind the chair. Xue Qinghe's pupils widened in shock once more, and the next moment, a dazzling holy light engulfed the entire room.

The Golden Crocodile Douluo, standing beneath the banyan tree, sensed the holy light emanating from the study. His spiritual power instinctively wanted to extend, but remembering Zhu Zhuyun's somewhat unusual state during his earlier observation, he withdrew it. A mere evil soul master, how laughable, how laughable, before the divine power of a six-winged angel.

To prevent the energy fluctuations in the study from attracting attention, Golden Crocodile Douluo waved his hand, releasing a powerful surge of soul energy that completely enveloped the study.

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Half an hour later, Xue Qinghe withdrew her hands from Zhu Zhuyun's back, and her divine attribute soul power was withdrawn. At this moment, she returned to her original state. Her long hair, as brilliant as gilded gold, was naturally draped over her shoulders, making her skin appear as white as snow. Her face was somewhat pale, and pale golden flames danced in her eyes. Her divine aura carried a hint of fatigue.

Zhu Zhuyun had already fallen into a deep sleep, lying on the soft couch, her skin still pink.

Xue Qinghe, or rather Qian Renxue, whose clothes were disheveled, looked somewhat devastated as she recalled what had just happened.

Fortunately, she released her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul at the critical moment; otherwise, what she would have encountered is unimaginable. Even though she reacted immediately, she still paid a certain price.

Touching her own pink lips, Qian Renxue glared fiercely at Zhu Zhuyun: "I lost my first kiss, how are you going to compensate me! If you can't compensate me, make your teacher compensate me."

Zhu Zhuyun, who was asleep, was obviously unable to answer Qian Renxue's question, and Qian Renxue did not expect an answer from her.

The girl sat on the ground with her knees drawn up, somewhat dazed. Her mind was still a complete mess; so much had happened in such a short time that she was caught off guard.

"Sigh." Qian Renxue shook her head, stood up, walked back to the sleeping Zhu Zhuyun, and released a divine attribute soul power to examine the other's physical condition.

"What an evil martial soul! It's rooted directly in the source and directly connected to life." After probing for a while, Qian Renxue gave up the idea of ​​completely purifying Zhu Zhuyun's martial soul. The evil power of the bewitching martial soul is directly connected to the soul master's life force. Forcibly purifying it would just kill Zhu Zhuyun directly.

Based on their brief contact, Qian Renxue gained a considerable understanding of the bewitching evil power. This evil power would slowly accumulate and could affect the host's emotions and physical health.

There are currently two solutions: one is to release the evil energy by yielding to its instincts, and the other is to forcibly purify it using divine power.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhuyun's attack occurred next to Qian Renxue, who was able to purify it with her divine power. Otherwise, the only way to resolve the situation would have been...

Qian Renxue, who had initially felt some pity for Zhu Zhuyun's return to an evil martial soul, suddenly realized something and looked warily at the sleeping black-haired girl: "Such great evil, truly evil! If your evil aura were to erupt next to Tang Shan, the consequences would be unimaginable! No, you must stay away from Tang Shan!"

Chapter 380 Communication and Affection

The morning sunlight streamed gently through the clear window, falling on the serene face of the dark-haired girl and making her delicate skin glow slightly.

Feeling a slight warmth on her cheek, the girl's long eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly awoke from her slumber.

Where am I? Zhu Zhuyun's mind was still blank, and she couldn't recall what had happened before she went to sleep.

"I remember I was looking for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of Tiandou, and then..." As time went by, the scenes that happened last night gradually surfaced in my mind: the confrontation between the two, Xue Qinghe's unexpected refusal, and the sudden eruption of the evil aura of the martial soul.

The fact that she felt no abnormality constantly reminded Zhu Zhuyun that even after what happened yesterday, Xue Qinghe had not done anything to her.

"Is he a man or not?" Zhu Zhuyun sat on the bed with her knees drawn up, unsure of how to feel. She was overjoyed to still be a virgin, yet frustrated by Xue Qinghe's conservatism. She was also somewhat worried—Xue Qinghe must have seen the change in her martial soul yesterday. She wondered how he handled it, whether he would tell her teacher, and how her teacher would view her if he found out.

A jumble of complex thoughts swirled in Zhu Zhuyun's mind, making her feel extremely awkward. She had already placed her bets on both sides, but Xue Qinghe's final reaction had exceeded her expectations.

Squeak!

The sound of the door opening pulled Zhu Zhuyun back to reality from her thoughts. Looking at the refined young man who walked into the room, her lips moved, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she ultimately didn't know how to speak.

Xue Qinghe held a tray with a delicate breakfast spread on it. She placed the tray on the wooden table in the room, pulled over a chair, and looked at the black-haired girl on the bed.

A brief silence fell over the air. Zhu Zhuyun was at a loss for words, while Xue Qinghe was pondering how to subdue Zhu Zhuyun without bloodshed and get her away from Tangshan.