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

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After leaving the hotel, Tang Shan found a roadside stall to have breakfast before leisurely walking towards Xue Qinghe's residence.

Su Yuntao had completely recovered from the earth-shattering roar, but the thought of its power still made her shudder, and her eyes were filled with astonishment.

"Shanzi, once I master the hidden power, will I be able to unleash such a terrifying roar?"

Hearing his elder brother's question, Tang Shan nodded: "Of course. This method is very practical in combat. If you suddenly attack, the Soul Master in battle will most likely be thrown into a panic and become dizzy. It can interrupt the opponent's momentum and also intimidate their mentality. It is particularly useful. Moreover, if you add Soul Power to the corresponding body part, not only will the power be increased to another level, but the number of times it can be released will also increase significantly."

"It's really powerful, and its concealment is excellent. The opponent has no way to predict or defend against it in advance." Su Yuntao has rich combat experience and quickly figured out the core advantages of this move.

"This is actually an ability that you can naturally master once your internal organs have been refined to a certain stage. It's not complicated. The key is in the mobilization of power and the coordination of the body." As Tang Shan walked, he explained in detail the key points of releasing something similar to the Lion's Roar Technique, explaining the mobilization of soul power and the techniques for generating power in the body one by one.

"However, if I don't use soul power to enhance my voice, I can only rely on my physical body to endure it. After a few uses, my voice will become hoarse and I will need to rest for several days to recover."

Soon Su Yuntao will be setting off to travel to the mainland. Tangshan has no reason to stop him, so it can only try to give him these useful bodies in advance so that he can have more self-defense capabilities.

Reaching the mansion he had left yesterday, Tang Shan raised his hand, grasped the bronze ring on the door, and gently knocked three times.

Dangdang!

A moment later, the servant opened the door and saw Tang Shan and Su Yuntao. He immediately bowed and said respectfully, "Greetings, gentlemen. His Highness has been up for quite some time and is waiting in the main hall."

Tang Shan felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this, realizing that they were indeed late.

After thanking the servant, the two quickly walked towards the main hall.

"I told you to come earlier."

Su Yuntao said in a low voice.

"I didn't expect the Crown Prince to get up so early. I thought she would rest a little longer. It wouldn't be good to disturb her so early."

Tangshan responded helplessly.

Every word of their conversation reached the ears of the porcupine douluo hidden in the shadows. He then appeared silently and reported the contents of the conversation to Xue Qinghe, who was sitting in the main seat of the hall.

A gentle smile appeared on Xue Qinghe's handsome face. This kid was young, but he was already a bit cunning. But when he thought about how this seven-year-old child's figure and appearance were not much different from a teenager, Xue Qinghe's smile froze.

"Which of you uncles will try out Tang Shan and Su Yuntao's skills later?" Xue Qinghe looked at the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo beside him.

"Leave Tangshan to me," said Serpent Spear Douluo first.

"I want to test it myself and see what makes this so-called Original Martial Soul so special."

“Then I’ll take care of Su Yuntao,” Douluo the Porcupine replied immediately. “I haven’t personally experienced the state of Martial Soul Fusion yet, so this is a good opportunity for me to see it for myself.”

Xue Qinghe was somewhat surprised to hear this, but he quickly understood. After all, his two uncles were titled Douluo, and since they couldn't directly experience the master's strength, it was normal for them to want to glean some insight into his abilities from his disciple.

If it weren't for the need to conceal her identity, she would have wanted to test it herself.

Tang Shan entered the hall and bowed, saying, "I've kept Your Highness waiting."

Su Yuntao also bowed.

"It's alright." Xue Qinghe waved his hand, his smile unchanged. He then pointed to the Serpent Spear Douluo who had quietly emerged from the darkness in the corner of the hall and introduced him: "This is one of my bodyguards, his martial soul is a serpent spear. Today, he will conduct your physical fitness test, and also let me witness the splendor of my martial soul. How about it?"

A thought flashed through Tang Shan's mind: the man in front of him was tall and imposing, with a restrained aura and a hint of sharpness about him. He must be She Long, the Snake Spear Douluo of the Spirit Hall.

He nodded and replied, "Of course."

"Then let's go to the training ground next door. It's spacious and convenient for testing."

As Xue Qinghe spoke, he stood up and walked towards the door on the side of the lobby.

At the same time, the Porcupine Douluo also appeared silently next to the Serpent Spear Douluo. The group of five walked out of the main hall through the side door and into the training ground.

The training ground is extremely spacious, with a length and width of nearly a thousand square meters. The ground is paved with smooth marble, and various training equipment is neatly arranged in the corners.

Walking to the center of the training ground, Tang Shan turned around, his gaze falling on the Serpent Spear Douluo opposite him, his expression gradually becoming serious.

Serpent Spear Douluo was tall and slender, standing at least two meters tall. His posture was as straight as a javelin. He was about fifty or sixty years old, with a cold face and sharp eyes. Just standing there, he exuded a chilling aura that kept strangers at bay, like a spear about to pierce the sky, sharp and intimidating.

"Senior, please enlighten me." Tang Shan bowed and stood up. His martial spirit was activated, and his body expanded at a visible speed, his muscles bulged, and his blood and qi surged throughout his body.

Serpent Spear Douluo nodded slightly, without uttering any further words, and with a sudden wave of his hand, summoned his martial soul.

In an instant, a chilling aura suddenly spread out, precisely locking onto Tang Shan, causing the hairs on his body to stand on end involuntarily.

A massive, purplish-blue spear appeared in the hand of Serpent Spear Douluo. The spearhead was engraved with ancient patterns and exuded a sharp, menacing aura. The spearhead was forked, like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, and its cold light gleamed. Just one glance at it sent chills down one's spine.

No soul rings appeared beneath the feet of the Serpent Spear Douluo, but even so, a terrifying pressure quietly spread out, crushing towards Tang Shan.

"This test will first measure the upper limit of the pressure your body can withstand, thereby indirectly determining the number of soul rings your body can bear. Just bear it as much as you can." The Serpent Spear Douluo spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of old age, yet powerful and vigorous.

Tang Shan nodded in agreement while focusing his mind and carefully sensing the changes in pressure around him.

Seeing that Tang Shan released his martial soul immediately upon arrival, the Serpent Spear Douluo no longer hesitated and slowly released his level 20 soul power pressure.

An invisible pressure fell on Tang Shan like a tide. He only felt his body sink slightly, but he didn't feel anything else. His breathing remained steady.

This result was not unexpected by Serpent Spear Douluo and Xue Qinghe.

Having successfully absorbed a thousand-year-old soul ring, his physical strength and ability to withstand pressure far surpass those of other soul masters of the same level.

The pressure increased rapidly, quickly breaking through level 25 and steadily climbing to level 28.

At this moment, Tang Shan gradually felt obvious pressure, as if he was carrying a heavy load, but it was still within his tolerance range. His blood and qi were not disordered, and his soul power still flowed smoothly through his meridians. His face did not turn pale at all.

A hint of approval flashed in the eyes of the Serpent Spear Douluo. His strength remained undiminished, and his aura continued to steadily increase, growing ever more imposing. A moment later, the pressure suddenly broke through a critical point, and the pressure instantly surged, crushing down fiercely towards Tang Shan.

“Level 31.” Xue Qinghe stood to the side, his hands clasped in front of his chest, his eyes slightly narrowed. The challenge was only just beginning.

Chapter 64: Golden Crocodile Douluo's Self-Created Techniques, Successively Opening Up the Meridians

When the soul power pressure reached level thirty-one, Tang Shan's body finally underwent a change.

The first thing to react was not the soul power that represented the soul master's cultivation level, but the blood and qi that the human body was born with and that was inconspicuous.

The heart begins to contract faster, sending blood and energy to all parts of the body. A warm feeling spreads throughout the body, and the pressure that was gradually becoming apparent is quietly relieved by the flow of blood and energy.

"Such powerful energy and blood."

Standing to the side, the Porcupine Douluo couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Facing Xue Qinghe's questioning gaze, he immediately explained, "Qi and blood are related to the blood in our bodies, but they are not the same as blood. If one's qi and blood are strong, one's physical constitution will naturally be exceptionally good."

The Porcupine Douluo looked at Tang Shan with a peculiar gaze, and continued, "But regardless of whether one's blood and qi are strong or weak, under normal circumstances, it doesn't have much of an impact on a soul master. After all, the difference in physical qualities between soul masters of the same level is not significant and cannot be made up for by blood and qi alone. Moreover, blood and qi are usually difficult to actively mobilize."

Xue Qinghe grasped the key point in the words of the Porcupine Douluo, looked at Tang Shan who remained as steady as Mount Tai despite the pressure of the Serpent Spear Douluo's level 33 soul power, and asked, "Then what is the condition of his blood and qi?"

"Extremely active, almost abnormally so."

The porcupine douluo's tone revealed a sense of bewilderment: "In terms of the strength of one's blood and qi, the second elder should be the most powerful among the douluos, but even the second elder's blood and qi are not as active as this kid's."

"Second Master?"

Su Yuntao asked instinctively, which startled Douluo Citun. Fortunately, Xue Qinghe reacted quickly and immediately explained, "You're talking about the powerful figures at the core of our Heaven Dou Empire. To emulate the Hall of Worship of the Spirit Hall, we also refer to these powerful figures internally. This is a secret of the Empire, so please don't spread it."

After hearing the explanation, Su Yuntao instantly understood and immediately said with a solemn expression, "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will absolutely not tell anyone."

Seeing that she had finally managed to fool him, the Porcupine Douluo secretly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and Xue Qinghe also breathed a sigh of relief. However, in order to avoid Su Yuntao becoming suspicious, she continued to ask, "Is the Second Elder's blood and qi really not as active as this kid's?"

The pufferfish duo was incredibly astute and naturally understood Xue Qinghe's intention in speaking next. He simply told him everything he had just observed: "Indeed, this kid is not as active. To put it another way, if the Second Elder's blood and energy is a vast lake, then this kid's blood and energy is like a small pond."

But the lake where the second ancestor resided was practically still, like a stagnant pool, while this kid's life force seemed to contain a spring, brimming with vibrant energy.

Is there anything special about this?

Xue Qinghe still didn't quite understand, and asked again, "Could it be because the Second Elder is getting old that there is such a difference?"

"It has nothing to do with age; this difference should be considered a fundamental one."

The Porcupine Douluo frantically searched his mind for knowledge, trying to find the differences between them.

"Qi and blood seem to be similar to soul power."

Su Yuntao, who had been standing quietly listening, suddenly spoke up and gave the answer.

"That's right, it's similar to soul power!"

The Porcupine Douluo clapped his hands suddenly, then looked at Su Yuntao somewhat awkwardly. After all, their private discussion of Tangshan felt like they were spying on someone's secrets.

Su Yuntao smiled and waved his hand: "It's normal to be curious. This is a special cultivation method that my master and I developed. It is especially beneficial for Shanzi, who has a physical martial soul."

Su Yuntao, who hadn't fully adapted to the identity of "the master is his teacher," inevitably stumbled a bit when speaking, but this didn't attract the attention of Xue Qinghe and the Porcupine Douluo. After all, everyone knew that his teacher was the master, so it was normal for him to have trouble changing his way of addressing him for a while.

"Could you tell us more about this method of practice?"

Since Su Yuntao brought it up, Xue Qinghe no longer hesitated and asked the question directly.

"The core idea of ​​this training method is to develop the potential of the human body and pursue 100% control over one's own body."

Su Yuntao pondered for a moment, then immediately channeled his martial spirit and threw a punch, a move called Ming Jin.

The collision of bones produced a series of ringing sounds, and a crisp explosion also erupted in the air. In that instant, the dormant blood and qi in Su Yuntao's body accelerated and became somewhat as active as the blood and qi of Tangshan.

The Porcupine Douluo's pupils contracted slightly as he watched Su Yuntao unleash his Ming Jin technique. He then quietly transmitted his voice to Xue Qinghe: "Young Master, I think I've seen this technique before."

"I wonder how powerful this cultivation method is?"

Xue Qinghe first asked Su Yuntao out of curiosity, and then quickly replied to Citun Douluo via telepathy: "Where have you seen this technique before?"

"I've seen it on the Second Elder. Back when the other elders were instructing us titled elders on cultivation, the Second Elder demonstrated this way of exerting force. At that time, the Second Elder's blood and energy were indeed much more active than usual."

The second elder said that he had mastered this technique in his youth after countless battles, and it possessed considerable power before reaching the Soul Master realm.

"You mean, this master might have some connection with the second elder?"

"I dare not make a judgment so readily."

The Porcupine Douluo was clearly hesitant. Although the Ming Jin that Su Yuntao had just used was exactly the same as the self-created technique that the Second Elder had demonstrated back then, the Second Elder did not have such an exaggerated level of blood and qi activity as Tang Shan.

On the other side, Su Yuntao was still discussing matters concerning the Qi and blood within the body with Xue Qinghe and others, while on Tangshan's side, the soul power pressure he was enduring had already reached level thirty-five.

The blood and qi within the body surged wildly, and with each contraction of the heart, vigorous energy was transmitted to every part of the body. The terrifying pressure of the soul force was quietly absorbed through the circulation of blood and qi.

A hint of approval flashed in Serpent Spear Douluo's eyes. Tang Shan's first soul ring was about 1,500 years old, which corresponds to a soul power level of about level 32 or 33. Now that he can withstand the pressure of level 35, it means that he has broken through his original limit.

Moreover, Tang Shan hasn't used his soul power yet, which shows that he still has a lot of upper limit to withstand it.

The pressure on his soul power slowly increased again. This time, the soul power within Tang Shan's dantian finally began to accelerate, its energy rising rapidly.

At this moment, Tang Shan felt as if he were carrying a thousand-pound weight, and could only stand firmly in place, unable to move even a step. He relied on his precise control over his pores to forcibly seal his body and prevent the loss of energy, but his skin was already as red as a ripe shrimp.

The release of soul power slightly eased the increasing pressure, but the test was not over yet.

A strange light flashed in Xue Qinghe's eyes as he thought to himself: My first soul ring is 1,900 years old. My second soul ring was obtained immediately after absorbing the first one. Even taking into account the significant increase in my endurance after breaking through my cultivation level, I only absorbed a 3,000-year-old soul ring. I wonder if you can withstand a second soul ring that is longer than mine?

The pressure of soul power continued to slowly increase, level thirty-seven, level thirty-eight, level thirty-nine...

Tang Shan's soul power had reached its limit, and his body began to tremble slightly. His blood and qi were already boiling. If you got close to him, you would find that he was like a warm furnace, constantly radiating heat.

The Serpent Spear Douluo's expression also became much more solemn, as he was ready to withdraw the soul power pressure he had released at any moment.

A Soul Master at only level 19 was able to withstand the Soul Power pressure that only a level 39 Soul Grandmaster could endure. What kind of physical qualities, what kind of tenacious willpower, and what kind of amazing talent must that be?

"Can you still endure it?"

The voice of the Serpent Spear Douluo rang in Tang Shan's ears, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

At this moment, Tangshan had already exhausted all his strength to withstand the pressure and had no strength left to speak.

This was the greatest pressure he had encountered since arriving in Douluo Continent, but this pressure did not come from enemies, but from a test.

He nodded with difficulty to the Serpent Spear Douluo, indicating that he could continue to increase the pressure.

Serpent Spear Douluo's expression grew increasingly solemn, and his soul power pressure suddenly increased to level forty.

Boom!

His blood surged violently, and his body began to tremble rapidly. The speed of his internal blood and qi surged suddenly, like a train that had lost control and was running wildly on the tracks, and it might derail and cause an accident at any moment.

The soul power within the body surged wildly through the meridians, causing a slight stinging sensation.

Two crisp snapping sounds rang out within Tang Shan's body. His soul power, which had already reached its limit, seemed to have found a new outlet, surging towards a brand new meridian. After reaching the end of this meridian, it actually forcibly opened up a new meridian.

The first meridian connects from the nose to the soles of the feet, while the other connects from the soles of the feet to the chest and abdomen.

With the opening of new meridians, the flow of qi and blood in the body becomes smoother, and the pressure on the body is suddenly reduced.

Breakthrough?

Serpent Spear Douluo was somewhat surprised. When he raised the soul power pressure he applied to Tang Shan to level 40, he clearly felt a slight fluctuation of opportunity on Tang Shan's body. After that, he easily withstood the pressure. However, Tang Shan's soul power level did not increase, and his blood and qi were no different from before. So what exactly did he break through in this seemingly breakthrough state?

"Should we continue?"

Although Serpent Spear Douluo was full of doubts, he did not intend to investigate further, after all, every Soul Master has his own opportunities.

Listening to the telepathic message from Serpent Spear Douluo and feeling the significant increase in his body's capacity to absorb spirit rings, Tang Shan shook his head: "No need, senior. The test results are sufficient. I already know my limit. I'll absorb spirit rings within the limit that a quasi-Soul Master can typically absorb. As for the extra capacity to absorb spirit rings, consider it insurance. There's no need to pursue absorbing spirit rings that truly reach the limits of my body."