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

A streak of bright silver and a streak of brilliant gold drew two vivid trails in the sky, flying hundreds of meters before regaining their footing.

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Kong Qi looked at the numerous level-nine soul guide shields that were completely destroyed. His heart was breaking, and the last breath he had held on to completely dissipated—what was the point of resisting? They had already held back several times, so why continue to struggle?

Wiping the blood from his mouth, Kong Qi looked at Xu Tianlong beside him and said, "Xu, I'm not fighting anymore. If you still want to try, then go ahead and do it yourself."

Xu Tianlong, who was about to charge forward again, was stunned and suddenly turned to look at his longtime rival: "Kong Qi, have you gone mad? Do you know what admitting defeat means? You are the emperor of the Yue Kingdom, with countless people under your rule. Don't you think about them at all?"

Kong Qi's eyes were calm, and his tone was unhurried: "It is precisely because I know what admitting defeat means that I made this choice. Neither of us is his match. Must we resist to the death? Whether we live or die, the final outcome is the same, but whether our two great empires exist or not will be completely different."

Xu Tianlong was indeed somewhat irritable when he activated the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon, but if he didn't activate it, he could still regain the composure of an emperor.

These two emperors of the Sun and Moon Continent were far more humane than the emperor of Tang Shan's previous life.

The former is a person first, then an emperor; the latter is an emperor first, then a person.

In Tangshan's previous life, after the crown prince ascended the throne, the person who ascended the throne would become a third kind of person, transcending men and women, and that person would be called the emperor.

It wields supreme power, yet due to its own inadequacy, it becomes an extremely cold-hearted political creature, equally suspicious of everything, including its own confidants and even its own relatives.

The two rulers of the Sun and Moon Continent are different. Their strength is the foundation of their imperial power. Regardless of whether they are better or worse than the emperors of Tangshan's previous life, in terms of the degree of humanity, these two still surpass Tangshan's previous life.

If someone possesses humanity and knows how to assess situations, then it's not surprising that they make certain choices.

Xu Tianlong took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the frustration in his heart, but did not continue to rush forward.

Noticing the subtle atmosphere between the two, Tang Shan's lips curled slightly. He walked towards them step by step, his aura subdued as he stepped into the air.

Noticing the subtle change in Tangshan's demeanor, Kong Qi straightened his clothes and flew towards Tangshan, saying, "Hey, Mr. Xu, let's go. We need to have a proper talk."

Xu Tianlong took a deep breath, his expression regaining its composure, and followed Kong Qi beside him, mentally rehearsing the negotiations that would follow.

The distance between the three top experts gradually decreased, and when they were three meters apart, they all stopped moving forward at the same time.

Kong Qi did not remain silent. Since he had lost, he should admit defeat readily. Continuing to hold on would not change the fact that he had lost completely, and it would only be unbecoming of him.

"May I ask how Your Majesty should be addressed, and where you come from?" Kong Qi bowed to Tang Shan, taking the initiative to ask in a humble manner.

Your Majesty, by the way, I am now a Title Douluo, but I haven't given myself a title yet.

His mind raced, and Tang Shan remained silent for a moment before speaking: "I am Tang Shan, titled... Power."

In that very short time, many titles flashed through Tang Shan's mind, including the most domineering and intimidating one, Kaitian, but in the end he gave up on it, believing that one should be simple and honest.

Chapter 556 The Despicable Sea God

Using his self-created soul skill, the Heaven-Opening Seal, as a reason, it wouldn't be a big problem to be given the title of Heaven-Opening, but Tang Shan's personality is not flamboyant, and power is what he seeks.

He is currently the Power Douluo, and after becoming a god, he will be the God of Power. If he can break through to the God King level, he will become the God King of Power. Very good, it's simple yet still impressive, and he is quite satisfied.

"As for where I come from?" Tang Shan pondered for a moment, and finally decided to tell the truth. After all, he had already defeated these two people, so there was no need to hide it anymore. "I am not from the Sun Moon Continent. I come from overseas."

"From overseas?" Kong Qi and Xu Tianlong were taken aback, as Tang Shan's answer was quite unexpected.

"That's right, there's more than just the Sun Moon Continent on the sea. I come from the Douluo Continent." Tang Shan explained briefly, but didn't go into details. Instead, he changed the subject, "Have you thought this through?"

It felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over their heads. The two, who had been somewhat curious about the other continent, regained their composure. Regardless of Tang Shan's background, it was an undeniable fact that he had defeated them head-on, and he must have been holding back. So it seemed that they only had one choice.

"I wonder how Your Majesty will handle the two great empires of Sun and Moon? Will you merge the two empires and rule them under your rule, or..." Kong Qi asked tentatively.

Tang Shan decisively waved his hand: "I will not rule you. My purpose in coming to the Sun Moon Continent is very simple, which is to research soul tools, to research the soul tools I want. I hope that the entire continent will focus its resources on this goal."

Kong Qi and Xu Tianlong were both dumbfounded. No, you beat us up just to research soul tools? Why didn't you say so earlier? If you had, we would definitely have agreed.

Xu Tianlong was stunned for a moment, then looked at Kong Qi with suspicion. After all, Tang Shan's words were quite similar to Kong Qi's previous request to merge the two empires, which made him wonder.

Kong Qi was also somewhat puzzled, but while he was pleased, he also had some doubts: "With Your Majesty's strength, if you really want to study this, you can simply visit our Moon Kingdom. There's really no need..."

Kong Qi didn't finish his sentence, but anyone could hear the unspoken meaning in his words.

Tang Shan curled his lip: "If I really visit your Moon Kingdom, putting everything else aside, how long will it take to gain your trust? I'll definitely have to negotiate with you then, and I certainly won't be able to get some confidential information. Such a complicated process is not what I want."

Suppressing two Title Douluos is faster, simpler, and quicker, and it allows for direct mobilization of resources across the entire continent. Why not do it?

That makes so much sense, I'm speechless. Kong Qi and Xu Tianlong opened their mouths, but couldn't find a way to refute it.

"Besides, if the two of you don't cooperate, I can take your heads and go to the royal family to find someone to cooperate. Human nature can't withstand the test, let alone matters of life and death." Tang Shan's casual words left the two emperors speechless.

"My request is simple: to devote all resources to helping me research soul tools. As for the Sun Moon Continent, someone will come to conquer it in the future."

Kong Qi and Xu Tianlong's eyelids twitched. Just as they were about to say something, they saw the space not far away suddenly shatter, and a dark spatial passage was opened up. Ten figures walked out from it, and the eyes of the two leaders swept over them, making them feel a chill from the bottom of their hearts.

Damn, two Limit Douluos. Kong Qi and Xu Tianlong's expressions changed drastically. They had only felt such an aura from the Evil Emperor in the Demon Forest. They would never forget this world-shaking difference.

The words that were about to come out were swallowed back. Without any further hesitation, the two simply agreed to Tang Shan's request.

Tang Shan secretly gave Di Tian and Golden Crocodile Douluo a thumbs up. Their arrival was timely; they didn't become the last straw that broke the camel's back, but rather the last piece of iron that crushed it.

……

A soft halo of light fell, and while Tangshan successfully suppressed the two great empires, the Sea God encountered the person he least wanted to see.

After resting for a night, Tang San and the other Shrek Five Monsters trudged along the beach, preparing to search for the Sea God's Sacred Pillar based on the information bestowed upon them by the Sea God.

They hadn't gone far when they reunited with Yu Tianheng. Seeing the little rabbit munching on a carrot in Yu Tianheng's arms, our Sea God's expression completely twisted.

At this moment, Tang San finally understood what his beloved Xiao Wu meant by those words when she sacrificed herself.

The saying "the soul belongs to oneself, and the body belongs to Heaven" does not refer to the rules for distributing soul rings and soul bones, but rather to how the final soul and the body after sacrifice are distributed.

Xiao Wu's soul returned to her soul ring, while her original rabbit body, which had returned to its true form after her sacrifice, was taken away by Yu Tianheng. It's simply...

Tang San really didn't know what to think at this moment, and even had a bad feeling. He looked Yu Tianheng up and down, and couldn't help but pay attention to the rabbit in the other's arms: Humans can't, or at least shouldn't.

The Shrek Five Monsters naturally didn't care about Tang San's chaotic thoughts at the moment. Seeing that Yu Tianheng had also appeared on Seagod Island, they quickly became familiar with each other again after the initial awkwardness.

Leaving Tang San aside, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Ning Rongrong quickly started chatting and laughing with Yu Tianheng.

After all, they knew about Xiao Wu's situation, and it was really hard to say who was right and who was wrong. Moreover, they couldn't just forget such a long-standing friendship.

"Tianheng, have you neglected your cultivation these past few years? Don't let me catch up with you." Dai Mubai put his arm around Yu Tianheng's shoulder and asked with a smile.

Yu Tianheng tightened his grip on the little rabbit in his arms, then looked away from Tang San, a faint smile appearing on his face: "Not bad, just five levels away from breaking through to Soul Saint."

Ning Rongrong glanced discreetly at the rabbit in Yu Tianheng's arms, then at Tang San, whose face was contorted with worry. She asked with a smile, "Brother Tianheng, where did you get this rabbit?"

Oscar and Ma Hongjun, who were about to continue speaking, froze. They had selectively ignored the rabbit in Yu Tianheng's arms. After all, even if they didn't know the truth, they could basically guess that it was related to Xiao Wu.

Having made up her mind to chat and play as usual, she decided not to ask about the rabbit's origins. However, she never expected that Ning Rongrong would take the initiative to ask such a bombshell question.

Yu Tianheng was stunned for a moment, then stroked the soft fur of the rabbit in his arms, glanced at Tang San whose expression was becoming increasingly unpleasant, and finally said the answer that everyone present least wanted to hear: "She is the only one in my life!"

Dai Mubai's lips twitched, but he still stood silently between Tang San and Yu Tianheng, afraid that the two would fight.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar looked at Tang San nervously, both prepared to cling to his leg if necessary.

In reality, Tang San wasn't as angry as one might imagine. In fact, when he learned that Xiao Wu liked Yu Tianheng, he was prepared to witness this scene. Compared to anger, Tang San felt more pain at this moment.

You could say Tang San is hypocritical; he's cruel to his own daughter, but he's definitely not as bad as people imagine.

As the Tang Clan leader in Tang San's previous life said, Tang San possessed top-tier hidden weapons that were enough to instantly kill everyone present, yet he still chose to die to prove his loyalty. Doesn't this prove the other party's loyalty?

Tang San may have many flaws, but at least he knows who is good to him and knows how to be grateful.

This can be seen from the final fate of the Shrek Seven Devils in the original timeline. As for Yu Xiaogang, Tang San probably realized in the end how much of a liar he had been and how absurd the so-called ten core competencies of martial souls really were.

In this altered timeline, Yu Tianheng holds extraordinary significance for Tang San. He pointed out the fallacies in Yu Xiaogang's theories, and Yu Tianheng even helped Tang San obtain his first two spirit rings. It is no exaggeration to say that Yu Tianheng is now Tang San's half-teacher.

Now, his mentor and friend are trying to take Xiao Wu away from him. Compared to anger, Tang San feels more bewildered and helpless, unsure of what choice to make or how to deal with the situation.

"Let's keep going and find the Sacred Pillar as soon as possible to undergo the divine trial," Tang San said in a hoarse voice. He still couldn't make up his mind and could only try to escape in the end. He couldn't choose between gratitude and love.

"Yes, yes, everyone, hurry up! I'm also quite curious about that Sea God Pillar." Seeing Tang San take the initiative to "step down the steps," Dai Mubai quickly urged everyone to walk faster, hoping to dispel the somewhat tense atmosphere from before.

"I don't know what kind of divine test I will receive, but I hope it can solve my problem of evil fire."

"I don't ask for much, just to speed up my cultivation or give me some combat power."

Ma Hongjun and Oscar echoed each other, and Ning Rongrong responded with a smile, as if she hadn't detonated the "bomb" just now.

Ning Fengzhi's words still seemed to echo in her ears. Looking at Tang San and Yu Tianheng, who were clearly separated by distance, Ning Rongrong's smile grew even brighter.

Tang San's current appearance perfectly matches her aesthetic, and his future achievements are destined to be extraordinary. In addition, considering the sect's predicament, Ning Rongrong feels that Tang San is very suitable for her.

Having made up their minds, Xiao Wu, this huge obstacle, had to be eliminated. Just then, Yu Tianheng appeared. This was not a coincidence.

The fact that Tang San would be with me in the future, while Xiao Wu, whose fate was uncertain, would be with Yu Tianheng, was simply the best arrangement of destiny.

Dense footprints were left on the golden sand. Tang San and Yu Tianheng took the lead, Dai Mubai mediated in the middle, Oscar and Ma Hongjun followed behind the three, and Ning Rongrong was at the back of the group.

The six people walked slowly forward, their relationships complex and the atmosphere somewhat stiff, heading towards the unknown future.

The scene abruptly ended, and a hand picked up the still water mirror, lost in thought.

……

Spirit world

Poseidon looked at the scene in the water mirror in his hand, and a lewd smile suddenly appeared on his face. He stroked his beard with his fingers: "Let me think. The test when inheriting the divine position was originally intended to be a test by the angel, but that angel actually joined forces with the Rakshasa. He really has no martial ethics."

Lust? No way, I can't beat her, and I'd embarrass myself in public. Besides, we don't have any contact.

Since that's the case, I'll handle it myself. Let me think about it. This kid's reward can be changed. This soul beast is the divine servant accompanying the divine test. As for the girl at the end...?

I've got it! I'll make you one of the challenges in the final test, and then we'll broadcast it live. Tsk tsk, that's perfect.

Wow, I'm such a genius. My exams are filled with love, brotherhood, trust, and choices.

I feel like I could be Cupid. With such a test, the one born is definitely true love, hahahahaha…”

Tang San had no idea just how unorthodox the Sea God he relied on was, nor did he know how many major obstacles the Sea God had planted in his future divine trials.

……

The Sea God's divine test is about to begin, and Tang Shan is also preparing for his battle armor and even his future ascension to godhood.

Under the intimidation of Di Tian and Golden Crocodile Douluo, Tang Shan and the others successfully entered the Moon Kingdom's palace. Without much rest, Tang Shan immediately began to learn about soul tools from Kong Qi.

This is a huge laboratory, covering an area of ​​several thousand square meters. All kinds of metals are arranged on huge cabinets, many of which emit faint soul power fluctuations.

A huge experimental table was located in the center of the laboratory. Scattered soul tool parts and densely packed soul tool blueprints were scattered on the table, but the most eye-catching thing was the streamlined shell of each one.

"You should have heard that I developed the fixed-position soul tool, and I have upgraded it to level seven."

Kong Qi was still dressed as a scholar, without a trace of the majesty of an emperor. When he talked about soul tools, his eyes seemed to burn with flames, and he could no longer maintain his calm expression, revealing a hint of excitement.

Clearly, Kong Qi was a pure research-oriented scholar. As for why he became the emperor of the Moon Kingdom, one can only say that as long as your fist is big enough, everything can be manipulated according to your will.

Tang Shan nodded: "Are you currently researching level eight soul tools? If I want to learn how to make soul tools, where should I start?"