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

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"Xiao San, what are we going to do about tomorrow's competition?" In the conference room of the suite, the Shrek team members sat together, their faces looking rather grim.

"If all else fails, we'll have to resort to that one move." Tang San took a deep breath, his tone somewhat heavy.

"Didn't we say we were saving that move for Tang Shan?" Dai Mubai frowned. "If we use our trump card tomorrow, how are we supposed to deal with Tang Shan the day after tomorrow?"

"Mu Bai, there's no other way. Tomorrow's Spirit Hall is a formidable opponent. We can't stay put any longer. They have three Soul Kings on the other side. If we don't use that move, we have no chance of winning." Even though he really wanted to save his trump card for Tang Shan, the gap between himself and the Spirit Hall was an undeniable fact. The meeting room fell into a long silence.

"Then let's use our trump card. If we don't even have the right to stand in front of him, what's the point of talking about returning the humiliation to him?" Dai Mubai suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with ferocity.

"Good, Mu Bai is right!" Just then, Flander pushed open the door and entered. He looked at the students with satisfaction and said earnestly, "You are all very good. You know how to assess the situation. I know that your experience in the Star Dou Great Forest has left you feeling resentful, but if you want to regain your lost dignity, you must first stand before him. In fact, getting this far has already exceeded my expectations. Even if you cannot win the final victory, I can proudly declare to the continent, 'You are true monsters. You are the most outstanding students I have ever trained, without exception.'"

"Dean!" The Shrek Seven Devils' eyes were filled with tears, and a warm feeling of being recognized filled their hearts.

"Alright, now that the strategy for tomorrow's battle has been decided, let's get some rest. Just do our best tomorrow and don't leave any regrets."

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The soul-guided lamps illuminated the Papal Palace, and Bibi Dong held a special incense stick in her hand, her purplish-black soul power surging silently.

"Teacher, what is this?" Just then, Hu Liena, dressed in a purple dress, walked out from behind the Papal Palace and curiously approached Bibi Dong.

"This is a good thing." Bibi Dong smiled, put the incense back into her storage soul tool, raised her hand to pat Hu Liena's head, and asked softly, "Nana, are you nervous about the competition tomorrow?"

Hu Liena confidently patted her already sizable chest: "Don't worry, teacher. So what if Shrek Academy is a dark horse? Can it stay that way all the way? With me, my brother, and Yan, victory is absolutely no problem."

"Alright, your teacher will be waiting for your triumphant return. If Shrek Academy is indeed strong, you and Xie Yue can choose to use the Spirit Fusion Skill directly. As for the consumption, don't worry. Your teacher has found you healing, support, and food-type Soul Douluos to ensure that you two can use it again in the competition the day after tomorrow," Bibi Dong gently instructed.

"Teacher, you are so good to me." Hu Liena nestled beside Bibi Dong, hugging her arm with both hands. "Teacher, you are just like my mother."

“Then you are my daughter.” Bibi Dong stroked the girl’s delicate face and said seriously, “Tang Shan’s strength is unfathomable. If you can’t beat him, just admit defeat. I won’t blame you. It’s just a pity. I originally wanted to give you a soul bone as a reward in this competition, but I didn’t expect that Tang Shan would actually participate in the competition.”

Hu Liena's eyes widened, flattered and overwhelmed: "Teacher, no need, really no need, you've already been so kind to me, I really can't accept the Soul Bone."

“You are my disciple, Bibi Dong. What is a single soul bone? I can provide you with a complete set of soul bones.” Bibi Dong said domineeringly. “Nana, you are my disciple, Bibi Dong. The entire Spirit Hall will be yours in the future. As long as you are strong enough, what’s wrong with giving you the position of Pope?”

“Teacher!” Hu Liena’s eyes were already wet with tears. For the first time in her life, she felt the warmth of a mother.

After a while, having composed herself and asked some questions about her spiritual practice, Hu Liena left the Papal Palace through the back door.

Behind the Papal Palace, a winding path leads to a secluded spot. Tall trees form a continuous canopy of shade, providing natural coolness. A faint fragrance of flowers permeates the air, leading to Bibi Dong's private garden, exquisite yet natural, a perfect combination of natural beauty and divine craftsmanship.

Strolling along the path, Hu Liena felt a sense of openness and joy. Recalling the meticulous care her teacher had given her, a sweet smile appeared on her lips.

Huh?

Hu Liena was somewhat surprised. At the corner of the road stood a girl with naturally flowing blonde hair that reached her waist. The girl was looking down at a black and white flower, seemingly lost in thought.

"Hello, I'm Hu Liena. I don't think I've seen you before. Are you also a member of the Spirit Hall?" Hu Liena took a few quick steps and greeted him.

"I suppose so." The blonde girl's voice was clear yet slightly aloof. She looked up at Hu Liena, who was instantly stunned.

What a face it was! Eyebrows like distant mountains, eyes like stars, an exquisitely beautiful face without a single flaw, pink lips slightly pursed, exuding an air of heroism and nobility, yet also a sense of holiness, adding a touch of divinity.

"I am Qian Renxue," the blonde girl said calmly, her voice neither intimate nor distant, as if she were speaking to a stranger.

"Qian Renxue?" Hu Liena racked her brains for a long time but couldn't find any relevant information. However, she didn't think too much about it, since there were so many people in the entire Spirit City. For some reason, though, Hu Liena felt that the girl's face was somewhat familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere before. But she was certain that this was definitely the first time she had seen Qian Renxue; after all, if she had seen such a stunningly beautiful person before, she couldn't possibly have no recollection of her.

Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow. Seeing that Hu Liena didn't react much to her name, she realized that the woman probably hadn't told the girl in front of her about her existence.

"Sister Xue, where do you usually live? Are you a Soul Master? Can I come visit you if I'm free?" After a brief chat, Hu Liena completely accepted the girl she had met by chance. After learning each other's ages, she immediately called her "sister."

"I'm not usually in Wuhun City. I'm here to take care of some business and will be leaving soon." Wearing a white dress that perfectly accentuated her figure, with gold threads outlining angel patterns on the plain white dress, Qian Renxue strolled on the lawn, her tone still calm.

"Oh, that's a pity." Hu Liena said with some regret. She seemed to suddenly remember something, and her eyes lit up. "Sister Xue, tomorrow and the day after are the final matches of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. Do you know that?" Seeing Qian Renxue nod, the girl asked with great interest, "Sister Xue, would you like to watch the matches? I can ask my teacher to get you a seat. My teacher is the current Pope."

"No need." A faint smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face, seemingly mocking, yet also playful.

The author has something to attend to, so the update will be later tomorrow.

as the title

Chapter 469 I want to meet Tang Shan

The sun blazes overhead, casting its light upon the Martial Soul Plaza, where a match to determine the advancing contestants is about to begin.

Tang Shan sat on the viewing platform, recalling the details of the original timeline and comparing them with the current changes. A faint smile appeared on his lips: "There might be some fun to see next."

Qian Renxue, still dressed in her usual white robes, stared at Hu Liena on the arena, her eyes conveying an unreadable meaning.

Dugu Yan sat beside Tang Shan, very proper, with her back straight, her face cool and composed, and her demeanor excellent.

Compared to Dugu Yan's dignified demeanor, Gu Yue was much more casual. Her head rested lightly on Tang Shan's shoulder, her eyes slightly narrowed, looking adorably sleepy. Her long silver hair was naturally loose, swaying gently in the wind.

Bibi Dong stood before the Papal Palace, her gaze sharp as she surveyed everyone in the Spirit Plaza. She lightly tapped the ground with her scepter: "Let the competition begin."

The referee received instructions and signaled for the two teams to spread out. Hu Liena turned to look at Tang San and the others, and said proudly, "Victory will only be ours!"

Tang San grabbed Ma Hongjun, who was about to explode, and said in a deep voice, "Fatty, winning with words is useless. Who wins and who loses depends on real strength."

She was clearly speaking to Ma Hongjun, but her voice somehow carried throughout the entire arena, and Hu Liena's face instantly darkened.

The referee kept his eyes down, pretending not to hear anything. Once both teams were settled, he simply announced, "The match begins!" Then, he jumped backward and landed directly off the ring.

"Yan, you take the lead in attacking. My brother and I will flank you." As the most powerful control-type Soul Master in the Spirit Hall team, Hu Liena naturally became the brain of the team. Just as she was about to give the next instruction, her pupils suddenly contracted when she saw the Shrek Seven Devils' movements.

Tang San stood at the front of the group, while the other six monsters formed a long snake formation, with their hands pressed against the backs of their companions in front of them, assuming a mysterious stance, and their soul power gushing forward.

The soul power layered upon layer, finally converging on Tang San, who was standing directly in front of the group. His aura was also increasing at an extremely terrifying speed.

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"Xiao San, call everyone over here. I have a secret technique." Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back, his face full of arrogance.

Tang San frowned slightly, exchanged a glance with Dai Mubai and the others beside him, and finally followed Yu Xiaogang into the Soul Arena.

Participating teams can apply to use the Soul Arena. After all, Soul Masters' Soul Skills are quite powerful. If there is no fixed place and they are allowed to train in any open space, it is easy to damage public property.

"Teacher, what kind of secret technique is it?" Tang San suppressed his discomfort and called Yu Xiaogang "Teacher" because of Flander standing next to him and his anticipation for the cultivation method of twin martial souls.

"I call this secret technique the Seven-in-One Soul Power Fusion Technique, which I created with painstaking effort." Yu Xiaogang showed no shame in appropriating the ancient secret technique. As for the original name of the technique, it was equally unimportant. I called it the "Seven-in-One Soul Power Fusion Technique," so that's what it was called.

The Seven Devils raised an eyebrow, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with Yu Xiaogang's words. They already had a deep understanding of Yu Xiaogang's rudimentary theoretical foundation, and Tang San and the others held absolute doubts about his claim of creating something of his own.

Seemingly noticing Tang San and the others' disdain, Yu Xiaogang's lips curled into a smug and arrogant smile, while outwardly remaining calm as he instructed them to get into position and had Ning Rongrong at the back of the group begin to channel her soul power forward.

When Ma Hongjun felt his soul power begin to surge, his expression changed. As his soul power increased, the Shrek Seven Devils' disdain vanished, replaced by disbelief.

"Xiao San, summon the Clear Sky Hammer." Yu Xiaogang gave a soft shout, and Tang San responded and moved.

A jet-black hammer appeared in his hand and began to expand rapidly as soul power was poured into it. Before it could change further, Flander, who had received instructions from Yu Xiaogang, flashed to Tang San's side and interrupted his next move.

"This seven-in-one soul power fusion technique consumes a lot of energy. You should mainly practice how your soul power circulates within each other's bodies. As for the final release, that's a trump card. You don't need to practice it. Use it when you encounter an invincible opponent." After saying this, Yu Xiaogang did not linger. He put his hands behind his back and swaggered away from the Soul Arena.

The seven monsters looked at each other, savoring the surging, overwhelming soul power they had just witnessed, and remained silent.

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As his consciousness snapped out of his memories, Tang San looked at the Spirit Hall members who seemed to sense something was wrong and rushed towards him. His eyes sharpened, and the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand materialized and grew larger in the wind.

"Brother!" Hu Liena's expression changed drastically, and she ran towards Xie Yue without hesitation. Xie Yue naturally understood his sister's meaning and also rushed over.

The martial spirit was released, the dazzling spirit rings shone, and the momentum gathered into a single force, crashing down on the Shrek Seven Devils.

hum!

With soul power poured into it, the Clear Sky Hammer rapidly expanded, reaching the size of a house in just a few breaths. Its domineering and tyrannical aura collided head-on with the combined pressure of the Spirit Hall members' soul power, easily crushing them.

The Soul Fusion Skill, Enchanting Charm, is activated! Hu Liena and Xie Yue embraced each other, their crimson light blazing brightly.

At the same time, the Clear Sky Hammer in Tang San's hand expanded to its limit, and a dark light spread from the handle to his entire body, accompanied by terrifying pressure and unparalleled power. A sudden inspiration struck him, and Tang San roared to the sky, "Clear Sky True Form, emerge!"

boom!

A terrifying shockwave spread out, and the Spirit Hall team members who had approached them, including Yan who was at full power, were directly blown away and crashed off the stage.

As the giant hammer crashed down, the purplish-black light instantly intensified to its peak, and a voice that was neither male nor female faintly echoed: "Yuan Yue!"

The light subsided, and the purplish-red ball of light spun rapidly, cutting through everything. It floated in mid-air, like a purplish-red sun, and collided head-on with the falling Haotian Hammer.

One was a pseudo-Haotian True Form that was barely unleashed through the superposition of soul power; the other was a full-force attack combining a martial soul fusion skill with a self-created soul skill. The collision of the two had already surpassed the power that most Soul Saints could unleash.

Tear!

The ear-piercing friction sound was physically uncomfortable. Even though the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Demonic Charm, combined with Xie Yue's self-created Soul Skill, Yuan Yue, was extremely powerful, it still couldn't stop the massive hammer from crashing down.

Bibi Dong watched the Spirit Hall's forces crumble almost instantly, her heart unmoved.

She never intended to win this Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies, or rather, the final outcome was already decided when Tang Shan chose to participate. However, Bibi Dong didn't expect that the team that ultimately defeated the Spirit Hall team wouldn't be the unfathomably powerful Tang Shan, but rather Shrek Academy.

Thinking of Shrek Academy's connection with Yu Xiaogang, a smile involuntarily appeared on Bibi Dong's lips: Xiaogang, you really didn't disappoint me. Your disciple is indeed extraordinary, worthy of being the man I, Bibi Dong, have chosen.

Then, remembering something else, that smile quietly faded, and Bibi Dong's expression returned to calm.

Tear!

The wind-like moon blade struck the Haotian Hammer heavily. The demon used the force to retreat, barely managing to escape the range of the Haotian Hammer and land outside the arena. The next moment, the Haotian Hammer crashed down.

Boom!

A giant crater appeared, the arena shook violently, and countless cracks spread out like a spider web in an instant. Debris flew from the outside, and the core area that was struck by the fake Haotian's true body was directly reduced to dust. One-third of the entire arena was shattered.

Silence fell, broken only by the occasional sound of a few loose stones rolling. Tang San gasped for breath, his face paler than snow. He put away the Clear Sky Hammer, looked at the referee, and awaited his verdict.

"Shrek Academy wins. Tomorrow's match will proceed as scheduled." Bibi Dong's voice drifted over. She didn't linger. After announcing the result for the referee, she turned and disappeared into the Papal Palace.

call!

The Martial Soul Fusion Skill dissipated, and Xie Yue helped the swaying Hu Liena to her feet. Hu Liena looked at Tang San unwillingly, and finally uttered three words weakly: "You won."

Wow!

At this moment, the audience, who seemed to have been frozen in time, finally came to their senses and excitedly discussed the brief but thrilling battle that had just taken place. The collision between the Martial Soul Fusion Technique and the pseudo-Martial Soul True Body was truly rare.

"Was that the true form of the Clear Sky Hammer's martial spirit just now? That's unbelievable!"

"It's a pity that Shrek Academy used this trump card so early. If they had saved it for tomorrow, they might have been able to pull off a complete upset."

"How is that possible? You must know their opponent tomorrow. So what if it's Haotian's true form? Their opponent tomorrow is a Soul Saint, and it's Tang Shan no less. How do you think they can win?"

"Ah, this..."

On the viewing platform, Ning Fengzhi watched the crowd helping each other off the stage, feeling a mix of emotions. He turned to look at Tang Shan beside him: If it weren't for him, Shrek Academy might have actually won the championship of this competition.

"Sect Master, let's go." Sword Douluo Chen Xin stood up, took a deep look at the Papal Palace, and his eyes were filled with contemplation.

"Okay." Ning Fengzhi nodded, and as he walked past Tang Shan, he gave a kind smile: "Tang Shan, I look forward to your performance tomorrow."