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

With a simple shake of the hands and stretch of the legs, a crisp cracking sound rang out throughout the body, and vibrant blood and energy awakened from every limb and bone, slowly circulating within the body, spreading warmth throughout the entire body.

Tang Shan did not deliberately control it, letting his blood and qi flow autonomously. As his blood and qi surged, the soul power in his dantian also fluctuated instinctively, echoing each other.

With each movement, he unleashed his full range of techniques; his fists were like heavy hammers cleaving the wind, and his palms like broadswords splitting the air. Every exertion of force was precisely in sync with the rhythm of his qi and blood.

The body's Qi and blood flow gradually faster, the chest cavity and heart contract faster, delivering abundant energy to all parts of the body, and the muscles and bones are full of vigorous vitality.

Woohoo!

A faint sound of blood and qi surging emanated from Tang Shan's body, his skin gradually turning crimson, and his soul power finally broke free from the constraints of his dantian, following his body's instincts and acting autonomously.

The soul power first flows downwards through the large intestine, then returns upwards, passing through the diaphragm and directly connecting to the lungs; with the lungs as the core, it flows towards both arms, finally converging at the tip of the thumb...

This is precisely the pathway of the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin.

Feeling the new trajectory of soul power, Tang Shan remained calm, neither happy nor sad.

He had long anticipated that after obtaining his first soul skill, his research on meridians would make a breakthrough. However, he never expected that the results would not come from active exploration, but from the pathways that his soul power had created on its own.

Let things take their natural course, and things will fall into place naturally...

Having memorized the incredibly clear D-line, Tangshan abandoned the idea of ​​actively studying the meridians.

The human body is an exquisite whole. The soul power circuits that it generates may not be the strongest, but they are certainly the most suitable for itself. There is no need to add anything superfluous; forcibly interfering would only make things worse.

Streams of qi and blood circulate throughout the body, nourishing the muscles, bones, and internal organs, making every inch of the body increasingly resilient.

Traditional Chinese martial arts training is divided into three levels: Yi Jin (Muscle/Tendon Strengthening), Yi Gu (Bone Strengthening), and Yi Sui (Marrow Strengthening), which correspond to the tempering of the body by the three types of force: Ming (manifest), An (hidden), and Hua (transformation).

With my current control over the human body, actively training my tendons is enough to enhance the power of my Ming Jin (manifest strength). Although I haven't mastered An Jin (hidden strength) and Hua Jin (transformation strength) yet, it's not difficult to use the divine-level body control I gain when my soul skill is activated to temper my bones and nourish my bone marrow in advance.

From the perspective of the human body as a whole, there is much more to train than this. A truly complete physique training needs to encompass many aspects, including the skin, flesh, tendons, bones, internal organs, marrow, and blood...

The skin, flesh, and tendons are close to the body surface and can be polished with obvious force; the bones and internal organs are deeply embedded in the body and are extremely dangerous, requiring gentle and subtle force to nourish them; marrow cleansing requires the whole body to resonate, and can only be achieved when obvious and subtle forces are combined and the force is transformed; the final stage of blood exchange requires the unity of essence, qi, and spirit, and the sublimation of the elixir, so as to elevate the quality of qi and blood to a new level.

In this way, my physical training system, or rather, my path of martial arts cultivation, is completely complete: with the help of soul skills, before reaching the core, my control over strength is smooth sailing; with the support of strength, I can further refine my body and tap into my potential, and there are no bottlenecks or obstacles before blood transfusion.

If this development continues, it might actually trigger a second awakening of the martial spirit, just as I predicted.

Tangshan stopped and stood still, his whole body now as red as a boiled shrimp, all due to the extreme grinding of his skin, flesh, and tendons in the boxing technique he had just learned.

The meditation had just ended, and the blood that had gathered on the surface had not yet completely subsided.

"Little brother, you're up early."

Su Yuntao lifted the tent flap and stepped out, stretching and yawning, her eyes still drowsy.

Tang Shan felt the vague soreness coming from his body and didn't care - ordinary exercise would cause muscle soreness, not to mention his attainments as a divine warrior and the body-training method tailor-made for skin, muscles and tendons, which allowed him to develop his potential more thoroughly. This soreness was not worth mentioning at all.

"Brother, the key to cultivation is perseverance. If you slack off for too long, you will inevitably become rusty."

Tang Shan gently reminded her, and Su Yuntao nodded in agreement.

“That makes sense. That’s why your older brother started practicing standing meditation as soon as he woke up.”

After saying that, Su Yuntao wrapped her arms around herself as if holding a ball, placed her head on the top of her head, and firmly planted herself in a stance, her posture upright.

Tang Shan smiled but didn't say anything more.

In my past life, I practiced martial arts, and it was normal to train hard in the coldest and hottest days of winter. If I didn't train diligently, my physical fitness would decline and my skills would become rusty.

However, the Douluo Continent is different. Even if one does not train for a long time, one's physical fitness will not decline due to the extraordinary energy of soul power.

As for being unfamiliar with the moves, let's not even talk about how powerful Soul Masters have strong spiritual power and can accurately memorize the moves. In terms of understanding the moves, no amount of deliberate training can compare to the depth and thoroughness of a life-or-death battle.

A moment later, Su Yuan and Su Haichao also came out of the tent one after another. After a simple breakfast, the four of them set off again on their journey to find the wolf and hunt its soul.

……

"Brother, this soul beast is alright, a bloodthirsty wolf with a thousand years of cultivation, but its soul skills aren't particularly outstanding."

Amidst the dense, layered forest, Tang Shan's gaze was sharp, a faint aura of killing intent emanating from him as he locked onto his target ahead.

The four of them wandered around the Soul Hunting Forest for nearly a week. During this time, Tang Shan experienced dozens of fierce battles, from a ten-year-old soul beast to a hundred-year-old soul beast. From being unfamiliar and reserved in the first battle to becoming decisive and ruthless later, he completely shed his naivety.

He made full use of the advantages of his physical spirit and first spirit skill, always charging to the front line of battle. The little bit of compassion he had left over from his previous life was completely worn away in one life-and-death battle after another.

This is the Douluo Continent, where the strong are respected and order is built upon power. Without sufficient strength, one is not worthy of being protected by this order.

"The thousand-year-old wolf-type soul beast, that's the one."

Su Yuntao looked at the giant gray wolf, which was two meters long, nearly one meter tall at the shoulder, and had red eyes, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Then shall the two of us restrain them?"

Su Haichao and Su Yuan were about to step forward when Tang Shan raised his hand to stop them.

"Brother, let's attack this soul beast together."

"no problem."

A cruel smile appeared on Su Yuntao's face. His martial spirit instantly possessed him, and his aura changed drastically.

Boom!

As the soil splattered beneath his feet, Tang Shan's body suddenly swelled, his muscles bulging, every inch of his body concealing terrifying explosive power; Su Yuntao's wolf claws extended from his fingertips, his eyes glowing with eerie green, his whole being resembling a giant wolf walking upright, exuding a ferocious aura.

The bloodthirsty wolf, which was tearing apart its prey, noticed the two Soul Masters approaching. It raised its head and let out a long howl, then pushed off the ground with its limbs and charged towards the two.

Tang Shan's purple soul ring lit up, and as he rapidly approached, his legs swelled again, his shoes bursting open, and immense power poured into the earth from his legs.

Click!

Fine cracks appeared on the ground beneath his feet. As he increased his speed, he tightened his control over his legs and instead focused his power into his hands.

His fists, tinged with a bluish-black hue and resembling heavy iron hammers, swept towards the gray wolf with the force of a gust of wind.

Tear!

The wolf's claws slammed into the fist, but it felt like hitting tough rubber, leaving only a few white marks; the next second, Tang Shan's fists unleashed tremendous power, directly knocking the bloodthirsty wolf to the ground.

Su Yuntao followed closely behind, her wolf claws slashing across the gray wolf's chest, leaving five deep wounds that exposed bone.

Boom!

The gray wolf hurriedly rolled and dodged, barely avoiding Tang Shan's fists that slammed into the ground, creating two deep craters and scattering gravel everywhere.

The gray wolf, having regained its footing, no longer attacked rashly. It circled the two men warily, its eyes growing increasingly bloodshot.

"Every time I see Tang Shan's soul skill, I can't help but marvel at it. The all-around enhancement is truly extraordinary."

On a tall tree, Su Yuan stared at Tang Shan's swollen hand, his gaze sharp and filled with awe.

"Not only are their soul skills powerful, but their control over soul skills seems to be much easier than that of us beast soul masters."

Having witnessed Tang Shan's numerous battles, Su Haichao had already discerned some of the secrets. "Look, his amplification could have covered his entire arm, but now it's concentrated only on his forearm and elbow, with the remaining amplification used to protect vital points. Such precise control would require years of honing for us Beast Soul Masters to achieve, but Tang Shan is different. Even with exceptional talent, his growth rate is astonishing. Excluding talent, the remaining possibility is that his own Martial Soul itself possesses extremely strong control over Soul Skills."

Before he could finish speaking, the battle situation below took another turn.

After several unsuccessful attempts, the Bloodthirsty Wolf lost all patience and unleashed its ultimate soul skill—Bloodlust.

The crimson flames had lost all their warmth, their fur was dyed scarlet, and the ferocity in their eyes had faded, leaving only a mad killing intent.

Its speed suddenly increased, and it leaped away from Su Yuntao's side attack, rushing towards Tang Shan with a strong smell of blood.

Thump!

Tang Shan reacted extremely quickly, falling to his side decisively and letting the bloodthirsty wolf sweep over him; just as the wolf's body was about to completely pass over his head, his entire left arm suddenly expanded, precisely blocking the wolf's hind legs as it grabbed down. The strength in his arm suddenly exploded, causing the bloodthirsty wolf's forelegs to touch the ground and its hind legs to rise high.

His right hand swelled up and gripped the wolf's hind leg tightly. The fierce strength was transformed into a sinister force through exquisite technique, and he squeezed it lightly.

There was no cracking sound of bones breaking; when Tang Shan released his grip, all that remained in his palm was a bloody, mangled mess.

With defeat inevitable, the bloodthirsty wolf let out a mournful howl that echoed through the forest. It had no power to resist anymore, and only its destined demise awaited it.

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Chapter 28: The Soul Hunt Ends, Farewell to Nottingham

To prevent the wolf from having any further resistance, Tang Shan spread his hands again, using his arms, which had briefly reached the level of a god, to crush the limbs of the bloodthirsty wolf into a pulp, leaving it to let out heart-wrenching screams.

"Big brother, you go ahead."

After confirming that the Bloodthirsty Wolf had completely lost its ability to resist, Tang Shan took a step back, his expression calm and composed.

Su Yuntao nodded and, without any hesitation, stepped forward and swiftly ended the life of the soul beast.

His hands trembled slightly, an invisible force moving and bouncing under his skin. With a light flick of his wrists, the blood droplets were all shaken off. In just a few breaths, his hands were clean and shiny again, without a trace of blood.

Not a single feather can be added, nor can a fly land.

This is the essence of the "Transformation of Strength" technique. A master who reaches this level has already spread their strength throughout their entire body. They can even control their ears at will, unleashing considerable power. Any blood, water droplets, or similar substances that fall on their body can be completely blocked by their exquisite control over their own strength and bodily functions, with absolutely no possibility of them truly adhering to them.

……

A fine horse galloped ahead, dragging a large carriage behind it.

Having completed the hunting of the Soul Rings, the stench of blood and light filled the air as they slowly returned by carriage.

Su Yuan had to leave early because of an urgent matter at the college, leaving only the Tang family of three in the carriage.

"Father, I want to travel to the mainland by myself."

Su Yuntao remained silent for a moment before speaking to Su Haichao, her tone firm.

Su Haichao was not surprised. He turned his gaze to Tang Shan beside him and asked, "Shanzi, what do you think?"

Tang Shan recalled his previous conversation with his elder brother, pondered for a moment, and then chose to support him: "Dad, I think we can let my elder brother go out and explore. There's no need for him to be trapped in this small city of Nottingham."

"I have accumulated enough merit in the Spirit Hall, and I will be transferred soon. Shanzi, do you have any thoughts on this?"

Su Haichao did not immediately respond to Su Yuntao's request, but changed the subject and talked about his future work arrangements.

Tang Shan's eyes flickered slightly, and he quickly asked, "Father, could you be transferred to Tiandou City? You are quite familiar with Bishop Salas there, and besides, I was already planning to go to Tiandou City anyway."

“There shouldn’t be any problem. But Shanzi, will your plan really go smoothly? Although ‘Master’ is now very famous on the mainland, he may not be able to gain the attention of the Spirit Hall.” Su Haichao couldn’t help but have some concerns.

"There's a high probability that nothing will go wrong. I just need a place to cultivate peacefully in Tiandou City. Whether I'll attend school is still uncertain. But with my status as a 'master's disciple,' finding a place to stay shouldn't be too difficult."

Tang Shan's eyes were deep as he pondered whether the martial spirit theory he had previously compiled had helped that "angel lady." If it had, then the identity of "master's disciple" might be more useful than he had anticipated.

As for the master himself, he had already "unfortunately passed away." As his disciple, and possessing a rare innate martial soul, I should be enough to attract the attention of the Spirit Hall.

"Then let's do it your way."

Su Haichao nodded slightly, then looked at Su Yuntao: "Yuntao, come with us to Tiandou City first, and see if we can ask Bishop Salas to do us a favor and get you a travel token, so that it will be easier for you to travel across the continent in the future."

Su Yuntao instantly understood the meaning behind Su Haichao's words, "Thank you, Dad!"

"Don't thank me, thank Shanzi. I don't have the influence to persuade the Spirit Hall bishop. What can truly influence the bishop is Shanzi's current status, 'Grandmaster's disciple'."

Su Haichao said irritably.

Su Yuntao immediately turned to Tang Shan, grabbed his shoulder, and patted his chest to assure him, "Little brother, this time when your elder brother travels across the mainland, I will definitely bring you back some good things!"

"Brother, take care of yourself while you're out and about, don't think about these things all the time." Tang Shan pushed him away with disdain, then leaned back in his seat.

……

The faint fluctuations of soul power around him slowly subsided, and his two pairs of dazzling wings turned into specks of light, all merging into Xue Qinghe's body.

"Level 35, the cultivation speed is not bad."

Xue Qinghe nodded in satisfaction, exited his cultivation state, turned around and returned to his study to continue learning about palace etiquette and governance methods.

In a dark corner of the study, the two newly promoted Title Douluo whispered to each other.

"Young Master's talent is truly outstanding. He has already reached the Soul Venerable level at the age of ten. If nothing unexpected happens, he will have no problem breaking through to the Soul Sect level before the age of thirteen."

"That's natural. This is only because the young master didn't focus on cultivation. You should know that the young master's first two soul rings were both thousand years old. After breaking through to the Great Soul Master level, he reached level twenty-eight. Then he came to the Heaven Dou Empire to lie low. He broke through again after only one year of cultivation and even obtained a soul ring that was nearly ten thousand years old. Such talent is unmatched in the entire continent."

"That's right. The third soul ring is already close to ten thousand years old, so the fourth soul ring will definitely be a sure thing after ten thousand years..."

If Tang Shan knew what the two Title Douluos beside Qian Renxue were thinking, he would definitely laugh. The other party had a much better start than in the original story, but in the end, she still followed the old path.

It's important to know that it took Tang San nearly six years to advance from level 13 to level 29. Excluding the factor that lower-level soul power is easier to cultivate, his average level increase after level 20, at one level every four months, is a normal pace. After all, besides cultivating soul power, he also had to spend time with the "Rogue Rabbit," forge hidden weapons, and learn from the "Master," so he wasn't particularly diligent.

But that "angel lady" only advanced two levels in a year, which shows how much effort and sacrifice she put in for her "grand plan".

……

From the second-floor window, Tang Shan gazed at the vast fields outside the city, lost in thought.

“That direction seems to be Holy Soul Village, right? Little brother, we rested on that little hill outside the village last time.” Su Yuntao walked up to Tang Shan at some point, his tone somewhat complicated.

"Brother, when you went to Holy Soul Village to awaken your martial soul last time, did any children awaken their soul power?" Tang Shan asked, a thought popping into his head.