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

So what if she wasted time or talent in the early stages? When she reaches the Title Douluo stage, which requires a lot of time and comprehension, Qian Renxue can fully demonstrate the power of the Angel Martial Soul and let everyone see what it means for the rabbit to win the tortoise and the hare race, and what it means to overtake others by starting late.

Unfortunately, the angel could only exploit bugs, but he happened to run into a cheating sea god. With two gods fighting behind him, even if a god was killed, he could descend like an Asura and be forcibly resurrected. It was simply too much.

Bringing his thoughts back to the present, Tang Shan nodded: "That's pretty much it. Spirit development is a cultivation method for Title Douluo level cultivators. Even for gods with the Spirit Angel, the reason they don't need to develop their Spirit is most likely because their potential has already been fully developed innately. As for Spirit development, it might be a bit abstract, so we can understand it in another way: developing a Spirit means actively allowing the Spirit to evolve."

Everyone suddenly understood. Tang Shan continued, "With the evolution of a martial soul, the effects of all soul skills will naturally be enhanced. This huge change is the reason for the vast difference in strength between each level of a Title Douluo. According to my speculation, as long as a martial soul is developed to level 99, the strength of a beast martial soul may not be inferior to that of an ordinary super soul beast, and a weapon martial soul may even be enough to suppress the Clear Sky Hammer."

"Then what about the drawbacks of condensing a soul core that you mentioned before, teacher?" Zhu Zhuyun asked at the right time, as Tang Shan's previous description of the feeling had little to do with condensing a soul core.

"To be precise, it can't be considered a drawback, but rather the time it takes for the soul core to condense."

We can think of the cultivation at the Title Douluo stage as forging an incredibly powerful attack soul tool. The higher the evolution of the martial soul, the stronger the effect of the soul tool, and our soul power is the energy source of this soul tool.

Condensing a soul core is equivalent to installing an unremovable energy source into the soul tool. In the short term, it greatly enhances its strength, but in reality, its current structure completely locks in any potential for modification. At best, it can only allow more energy to participate in output, with a limited upper limit to its power.

The women seemed to be deep in thought. They had learned a lot about offensive soul tools these days, so they naturally understood what Tangshan dialect meant. To put it bluntly, it was a matter of choosing between creating a half-finished soul tool that was powerful but had limited future potential, or creating a soul tool that had limited power but plenty of energy.

Qian Renxue tapped her fingers on the table: "So, in other words, we'd better cultivate to level ninety-nine before condensing our soul core?"

Tang Shan nodded affirmatively: "That's right. No matter how much soul power you have, it's meaningless if you can't increase its power. Even if your soul power is as vast as an ocean, what's the use if you can't even break through someone's defense?"

First, maximize output potential, then consider battery life – that's Tangshan's approach. There are many ways to increase battery life, but there are very few secret methods to maximize output potential.

In the original timeline, Tang Hao sent the Golden Crocodile flying with a single blow. If this were a novel, it would at most be considered a lapse in authorial rigor. However, this is a real world, and everything must have a reasonable explanation. Combining this with Tang Shan's theory, the answer naturally emerges.

Tang Hao's newly unlocked martial soul limit, when unleashed at its maximum, surpassed the average strength of the Golden Crocodile Douluo. Originally, this limit was unattainable for a soul master without a soul core. However, the Clear Sky Sect possessed the Explosion Ring, which compensated for the lack of energy. With this energy, the martial soul's ultimate power was released, leading to the famous scene of Tang Hao smashing the two elders of the Spirit Hall with a single hammer blow.

In other words, if Golden Crocodile Douluo also possessed a secret technique similar to the exploding rings, capable of generating immense energy, then the power he could unleash would only be even greater.

To put it simply, Tang Hao's attack power ceiling is six, his normal attack power is three, and he only reaches the ceiling of six by using the ring explosion.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's maximum attack power is nine, and his normal attack power is four and a half. Without enough soul power to drive his martial soul, and without the explosive ring technique to bring out the vast energy, he can only exert an attack power of four and a half. Naturally, he will be crushed by Tang Hao, whose attack power reaches six in a short period of time.

"Of course, there's no need to obsessively try to unlock the upper limit of your martial soul. If you really can't unlock it, condensing a soul core is also an option."

A maximum of three soul cores can be condensed, one each in the upper, middle, and lower dantian. Condensing three soul cores is enough to forcibly push your soul power level to the Limit Douluo level.

The Zhu sisters, Dugu Yan, and Qian Renxue fell into deep thought. They began to ponder which path they should take in the future, whether to choose to advance both soul power and martial soul, or to simply focus on improving their soul power.

Tang Shan and Gu Yue left silently. The women were in a very good state, and it was best not to disturb them.

Once out of their sight, Gu Yue took Tang Shan's hand, and spatial power enveloped the two of them. With a flash of silver light, they disappeared from the original Crown Prince's residence.

The teleportation took only a moment. When the silver light faded, Tangshan and Guyue were already in the bustling Tiandou City.

Qian Renxue has been on the throne for some time now. With her swift and decisive actions, Tiandou City and even the entire Tiandou Empire have undergone significant changes—the number of pedestrians has increased, and commerce, politics, and people's livelihoods have all progressed in tandem.

Title Douluo became a Damocles' sword hanging over the Heaven Dou Empire. The policy of combining hard work with rewards and punishments did not push the Heaven Dou nobles to their limits, and the efficiency of the entire empire's operation more than doubled.

With the empire operating at high speed, the traces left by Emperor Xueye over the past decades have been quickly erased. Now, the Tiandou Empire only knows Emperor Xueqing.

Qian Renxue, who successfully ascended to the throne, didn't engage in any of the "birds are gone, the bow is put away; the cunning rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked" mentality. Such a vast empire could certainly support the leisurely Emperor Xueye, who simply traveled around enjoying the scenery.

Emperor Xueye was of course unaware that the Heaven Dou Empire had already fallen into the hands of the Spirit Hall. Instead of being dissatisfied with Qian Renxue's efforts to erase the traces he had left behind, he was actually quite pleased.

The saying "The most heartless are those in the imperial family" not only refers to the lack of affection within the imperial family, but also to the extremely weak emotional bonds between the emperor and his descendants.

Emperor Xueye, who only wanted to travel and enjoy the scenery, refused to budge even when his former favorite ministers came to plead with him. What a joke! He had finally shaken off the burdens of political intrigue and backstabbing, and just wanted to relax. And now you want to drag him into the quagmire of monarchical struggle? No way!

Compared to his former subordinates, Emperor Xueye had some affection for his children, so he wouldn't do something as foolish as continuing to interfere in politics after abdicating.

"Tian Dou City has changed so much!" Gu Yue looked around with her beautiful eyes and couldn't help but sigh.

"Xue'er has several Title Douluos behind her; her absolute strength is the foundation that allows the Heaven Dou Empire to change things." Tang Shan looked at the barbecue restaurant next to him. "Should we try it? This place seems to have just opened; we've never eaten here before?"

Gu Yue's beautiful eyes lit up as she smelled the wafting aroma. She nodded readily, her little pink tongue unconsciously licking her lips. Gu Yue no longer hid her true nature in front of Tang Shan; she was a foodie, so what?

He took the girl's hand and stepped inside. After looking around, he found a small round table and sat down. Feeling the lively atmosphere of the restaurant, Tang Shan's tense nerves, which had been strained from his training these past few days, relaxed.

Gu Yue picked up the menu on the table, pondered for a moment, and then decisively got up to order. Tang Shan didn't ask any questions, as Gu Yue already knew his tastes well.

In reality, the two didn't care, but the moment they stepped into the restaurant, they became the focus of everyone's attention. After all, Gu Yue and Tang Shan's appearances were too eye-catching, and coupled with their extraordinary temperament, they were definitely a black hole for everyone's eyes.

Of course, despite attracting attention, no one dared to step forward, and an invisible aura of authority naturally emanated from Tang Shan.

This difference, stemming from a difference in life level, while not intentionally oppressive, serves as a reminder to those around him that Tang Shan is an absolutely formidable top-tier Soul Master.

P.S.: These chapters seem to focus too much on cultivation. Tomorrow, we'll begin advancing the plot, heading straight to the Sun and Moon Continent. Also, the ending of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be revealed tomorrow.

Chapter 536 Tang San's Winning Over

"Uncle Ning, I would like to invite Rongrong to go to Seagod Island with me, so we can improve together." Tang San's long blue hair fell naturally, and his heroic spirit between his brows remained undiminished, mixed with a touch of sadness, which added to his charm.

In the spacious study, a long white jade table was in the center, and books were neatly arranged on the mahogany bookshelves. Ning Fengzhi stood in front of the bookshelves, looking at the blue-haired youth in front of him with a calm expression.

"Tang San, is your father Haotian Douluo?" Ning Fengzhi did not answer Tang San immediately, but asked calmly.

"Yes," Tang San answered without hesitation, "My father is Haotian Douluo Tang Hao."

Ning Fengzhi continued, "Tang Shan cut off your father's arm. What do you intend to do with it?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Tang San replied firmly and with murderous intent: "I will never let him go. I will avenge my father."

Ning Fengzhi made no attempt to hide his disappointment: "Tang San, you should leave. Let's pretend we never met. He could severely injure your father when he was a Soul Saint. Now he is definitely a Soul Douluo. How can you fight him and avenge your father?"

"I possess twin martial souls." Tang San spread his arms, and the Blue Silver Emperor, brimming with life, and the jet-black Clear Sky Hammer appeared simultaneously.

“Not enough. He dared to chop the Pope in half with an axe, and the Pope also has twin martial souls. How can you expect me to trust you?” Ning Fengzhi waved his hand. “Besides, although I have some friction with him, we are both in the Heaven Dou Empire. He is the core of the Heaven Dou Empire. If I send Rongrong to Seagod Island with you, it would be tantamount to directly taking sides. My alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire will inevitably break down, resulting in huge losses.”

Ning Fengzhi's thinking was very clear. No matter how much conflict he or his daughter had with Tang Shan in the past, they were all within the Heaven Dou Empire now and wouldn't cause much trouble. However, if he chose to support the young man in front of him, he would inevitably face a thunderous attack from the Heaven Dou Empire, including Tang Shan.

Although I didn't witness it firsthand, the Spirit Hall's attitude already spoke volumes. Tang Shan's axe-splitting of the Pope must have yielded extraordinary results, and the Pope might even have died from his injuries. Otherwise, how could the Spirit Hall have only issued a statement without sending out a single expert? It's impossible that the Spirit Hall and Tang Shan are in cahoots.

"Uncle Ning, what if I said I could make up for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's fighting strength?" Tang San was not angry in the face of Ning Fengzhi's refusal. He knew very well what kind of opponent he was facing. With such a powerful opponent, it would be extremely difficult to get help.

Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow: "You said you have a way to make up for the combat power of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, special weapons? One or two of them won't be of much help to us."

Tang San smiled slightly and confidently took out a pitch-black box from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night. This was a famous mechanical hidden weapon of his Tang Sect, called the Zhuge Divine Crossbow. If he could provide a large number of Zhuge Divine Crossbows, it should not be a problem to bring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to his side. At that time, he could also make a fortune and make it the starting resource for the Tang Sect in Douluo Continent.

"Uncle Ning, this is a mechanism-type concealed weapon that I made. You can have someone try it out to see how powerful it is. As long as we have enough manpower, I can supply this kind of concealed weapon in bulk."

“Provide in bulk.” Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow, accurately grasping the important information in Tang San’s words. He turned to look at Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was standing silently to the side, “Uncle Sword, please try out the power of this hidden weapon.”

Chen Xin nodded slightly, flashed to stand in front of Tang San, raised a layer of soul power shield, and looked at the ordinary black box in Tang San's hand with sharp eyes: "Boy, make your move."

Without hesitation, Tang San pressed his finger on a hidden spot on the Zhuge Crossbow. A crisp sound of gears grinding was heard, and the next moment, dozens of black shadows shot out and instantly nailed to the soul power shield erected by Chen Xin.

Bang bang bang bang!

A series of collision sounds rang out, and the dark figure came to an abrupt halt, revealing its true form: jet-black arrows that did not reflect light and exuded a chilling aura.

The arrow did not cause any ripples on the soul power shield; it merely paused slightly before falling off naturally.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin's expression changed, somewhat shocked: "Such a strong ability to break through defenses. This power is enough to penetrate the soul power shield erected by an ordinary Soul King."

Chen Xin was shocked, and Tang San was equally astonished. To demonstrate the power of the Zhuge Crossbow, he had deliberately replaced the ordinary arrows with armor-piercing arrows specifically designed to penetrate defenses. Once unleashed, these arrows could pierce even steel plates several inches thick, yet they couldn't even break through the soul power shield of a Title Douluo. It was truly terrifying.

Ning Fengzhi completely lost his composure, his eyes burning as he stared at the Zhuge Crossbow in Tang San's hand. He seemed to have finally found hope for the rise of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

After calming his inner turmoil, Tang San noticed Ning Fengzhi's longing gaze and a smile appeared on his lips. The first plan was successful; the second plan was about to begin.

Tang San put away the Zhuge Crossbow and, before Ning Fengzhi could speak, said, "Uncle Ning, I know that this kind of technology is no match for top experts. Facing the unfathomable strength of Tang Shan, we must possess absolutely top-tier strength."

Ning Fengzhi, as expected of a sect leader, quickly readjusted his emotions and looked curiously at the blue-haired youth in front of him, wondering what other brilliant insights he could offer.

Chen Xin returned to Ning Fengzhi's side, her eyes slightly closed, her expression peaceful, as if she had already fallen asleep.

"Uncle Ning, I also possess absolute top-tier strength." Tang San stood tall and straight, his eyes exceptionally bright, and some of the sorrow he had previously displayed dissipated. He raised his hand and lightly touched his forehead. With the combined activation of his soul power and spiritual power, a blue trident mark appeared on his forehead. "Absolute top-tier strength? If being a Title Douluo isn't enough, then I'll become a god." As his words fell, a unique pressure emanated from Tang San, spreading throughout the entire room.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who was seemingly half-asleep, suddenly opened his eyes, a sword light about an inch long shooting out from them. He stared intently at Tang San's forehead, his eyes filled with shock, longing, and disbelief, but without a trace of doubt.

"Becoming a god? Do gods really exist?" Even though Chen Xin's attitude had already explained everything, Ning Fengzhi still asked incredulously.

"Fengzhi, the deity does indeed exist." Before Tang San could explain, Chen Xin had already suppressed his excitement and spoke, directly calling Ning Fengzhi by his name, which showed how excited he was at this moment.

It should be noted that previously, only when Gu Rong, Chen Xin, and Ning Fengzhi were together in private would the two Douluo address Ning Fengzhi by his full name. Otherwise, they would address Ning Fengzhi as Sect Master, showing him the respect due to a Sect Master.

Now, Chen Xin has broken this rule, which shows his excitement and anxiety.

Tang San smiled slightly. He was very satisfied with Sword Douluo's assistance. His own publicity was never as impactful as the publicity from someone close to the other party.

Taking a deep breath and forcing himself to calm down, Sword Douluo Chen Xin began to explain the situation to Ning Fengzhi: "My father and grandfather both challenged powerful figures enshrined in the Spirit Hall. I don't know who my grandfather challenged, but my father fought against the current Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall. He personally admitted that the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall possesses divine power. Considering the history of the Spirit Hall's rise, it's not hard to deduce that the Angel Family may be descendants of gods."

Ning Fengzhi's expression gradually became serious, and his brows furrowed. Fortunately, Sword Douluo noticed his expression and dispelled his doubts: "Fengzhi, you don't need to worry. The Spirit Hall does have a connection with the gods, but having a connection with the gods does not mean that one can become a god. If it were really that easy to become a god, how could the Spirit Hall still act as a peacemaker between the two great empires? It would have unified the continent long ago."

Ning Fengzhi was completely relieved. He had been prepared to surrender when Chen Xin said that the Spirit Hall was related to the gods. After all, the legends of the gods had been passed down since ancient times, and their power was terrifying. In front of the gods, Tang Shan and Gu Yue were nothing but illusions and could never be a match for the gods.

Relieved, Ning Fengzhi hesitated again, looking at Tang San who was smiling in front of him. He wanted to test him, but didn't know how to ask.

Sword Douluo keenly noticed Ning Fengzhi's expression. He looked at the tall and handsome young man in front of him and couldn't hide his amazement in his voice: "Tang San is different. Based on the situation of the Spirit Hall's Angel Family, we can make a deduction that the Sea God probably also has a family. Let's call it the Sea God Family. The situation of the Sea God Family should be similar to that of the Angel Family. It is easier for geniuses to be born and easier for them to become strong."

Tang San's martial souls are the Clear Sky Hammer and Blue Silver Grass, which have no connection to the ocean. Yet, the Sea God still chose him. I boldly speculate that what Tang San received might not be a divine blessing, but a true qualification for inheritance. This qualification means that Tang San will definitely become a god in the future.

"Great, great!" Tang San was extremely satisfied with Sword Douluo's assistance. Even though Chen Xin called his Blue Silver Emperor Blue Silver Grass, he was not angry at all. With the other party's assistance, the chances of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School becoming his help had greatly increased.

Gods, qualifications for inheritance. Words flashed through Ning Fengzhi's mind. Thinking of his troublesome daughter, his heart skipped a beat: If things were really as Uncle Jian said, could I possibly let a god be my son-in-law?

Feeling Ning Fengzhi's gaze, which was even more intense than when he saw Zhuge's Divine Crossbow, Tang San was very pleased: The second plan is successful! Behold my amazing wisdom! The final plan is here!

"Uncle Ning, after I become a god, I will surely wipe out all the evil forces on the entire continent. At that time, only a unified empire will remain." Tang San's voice was full of temptation. "Uncle Ning, what do you think about the Clear Sky Sect becoming the state religion and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School becoming the royal family?"

Ning Fengzhi's eyelids twitched: "Becoming royalty? Tang San, are you kidding me?"

Tang San's lips curled up: "I'm not joking, Uncle Ning, why not? The Xue family, whose martial soul is a swan, can become the Heaven Dou royal family. You have the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the number one support martial soul in the world. Why can't you? In terms of prestige and wealth, which royal family's martial soul can compare to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

P.S.: Ahem, today is the final summary of the Douluo Continent storyline. Tomorrow we'll set off to find the Sun Moon Continent. Also, the Sun Moon Continent storyline won't be delayed; it'll sweep everything away and get straight to the point.

Chapter 537 Ning Fengzhi, who was tricked into becoming crippled

Ning Fengzhi was truly tempted. He had to admit that Tang San's proposal was indeed very enticing. If he really became a member of the royal family of an empire, why would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have to worry about not having any geniuses? At that time, all the geniuses of the entire continent would be trapped in the trap.

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's uncertain expression, Tang San pulled out his trump card, whispering like a devil: "Uncle Ning, Seagod Island not only has divine trials, but also other tests with all sorts of rewards. Don't you want Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Don't you want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to be renamed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School? Don't you want your daughter to become a Title Douluo? It's all there, all there. Seagod has placed all possibilities and opportunities there."

boom!

Ning Fengzhi slammed his hand on the table, his eyes sharp and resolute: "Fine, I promise you. I don't care about royalty or hidden weapons." His gaze was fixed on Tang San, and Ning Fengzhi said, word by word, "I only want Rongrong's martial soul to evolve, to evolve her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"Uncle Ning, don't worry, I will do my best." Tang San didn't make any promises, but he completely put Ning Fengzhi at ease. If Tang San had said that his martial soul would evolve 100%, he might have hesitated. But the promise of doing his best showed Tang San's frankness and determination, and Ning Fengzhi was willing to take the gamble with him.

After confirming the gathering time for his companions, Tang San politely took his leave. As he turned around, a cold smile appeared on his lips: What spirit evolution? It was just him using the name of a god to fool people. Once you're on his pirate ship, you're no longer in control of your own destiny. As for doing his best, that's not entirely wrong, but the premise is that he has to be purposeful. He doesn't even know how the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda should evolve, let alone how to do his best.

The door closed, and the imposing Ning Fengzhi seemed to have lost all his strength, slumping into the chair, large beads of sweat streaming down his face. In a very short time, his luxurious clothes were soaked through.

"Uncle Jian, do you think my choice was right or wrong?" Ning Fengzhi gently stroked the white jade desk, his eyes somewhat vacant, his voice full of weariness.

"There's no mistake, gods. This is a legend, and it represents absolute power. Below gods, all are ants." Recalling his father's resentment and longing for gods before his death, Sword Douluo Chen Xin's heart was filled with turmoil that was hard to calm down for a long time.

"I don't care whether he can become a god or not. I only hope that Rongrong can become the first Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School." Summoning his martial soul, Ning Fengzhi stared blankly at the seven-story pagoda in his hand. "All sect leaders stop at Soul Saint. I hope that this curse can be broken by Rongrong."