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

Serpent Spear Douluo inwardly praised Tang Shan's composure, nodded slightly on the surface, then withdrew the soul power pressure he had applied to Tang Shan and walked back to Xue Qinghe's side.

As soon as the oppressive aura disappeared, Tang Shan plopped down on the ground. His previously closed pores suddenly opened wide, and sweat poured out like a flood.

P.S.: After some thought, I'll add a little something extra. The Ming Jin (manifest strength) isn't too difficult; even the Douluo Continent people might figure it out. After all, this is a real world, and they can't have stood still for so many years. However, the protagonist is the creator of the An Jin (hidden strength) and even higher levels, so we can't overestimate the creativity of the Douluo Continent people, right? Finally, please subscribe, favorite, and vote with your monthly tickets! Thank you to all newbies who are eager to help this humble author!

Chapter 65 Tangshan "Battle" with the Serpent Spear

"Shanzi, are you alright?"

Su Yuntao walked to Tang Shan's side and handed him a towel.

Tang Shan braced himself on the ground with both hands, barely managed to stand up, took a towel to wipe the sweat off his body, and let out a long breath.

“Your Highness, I may need to recover my soul power before I can compete with my seniors.”

Tang Shan looked at Xue Qinghe and said.

"It's alright, just focus on recovering. We might need your help again today."

As Xue Qinghe gazed at Tangshan, an idea gradually formed in his mind.

"Of course, no problem. As long as it is within my ability, I will do my best to complete it."

Tang Shan was somewhat puzzled, unsure how he could help Xue Qinghe, but he didn't intend to refuse. He was being paid to do someone else's bidding. He could foresee the future investment Xue Qinghe would make in him, and he needed to provide a return commensurate with that investment.

He sat cross-legged on the ground, drawing the soul power of heaven and earth into his body, and then mobilizing the soul power to flow through his meridians.

Unexpectedly, the intense pressure he had endured had broken through the bottleneck and opened up two new meridians, which should be the Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian and the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian.

Feeling the extended soul power, Tang Shan was very satisfied. The longer route meant that the cultivation speed would be faster. He couldn't help but look forward to whether there would be any special changes in his soul power cultivation if he could open all twelve meridians.

Before long, his soul power was fully restored, even stronger than before, clearly bringing him one step closer to level 20.

Tang Shan stood up again. While he was recovering his soul power, Su Yuntao had already fought a battle with the Porcupine Douluo. Needless to say, Su Yuntao lost. But just by looking at their appearances, it was impossible to tell who won and who lost.

Despite his defeat, Su Yuntao was in high spirits, while the victorious Porcupine Douluo exuded an air of desolation.

"Young Master, my Martial Soul True Body is indeed not complete enough."

The voice of the Porcupine Douluo reached Xue Qinghe's ears, causing her lips to twitch involuntarily. Yesterday, when he talked about the effects of spirit fusion, he seemed quite normal. How come today, just by giving Su Yuntao a test, he acted as if he had suffered a major blow?

The Porcupine Douluo was naturally struck by the blow. Before, he had only been observing from below the arena. Even if he had made some general deductions, he was still just an observer and had not truly felt the power of the Martial Soul Fusion. But just now was different. He had personally fought against Su Yuntao and truly experienced the special state of Su Yuntao during the battle.

They possess both the terrifying combat experience, intuitive reactions, and fighting habits of soul beasts, and the calm judgment and wisdom of human soul masters.

This is before Su Yuntao has activated his Martial Soul True Body and transformed into a giant wolf. He dares not imagine what terrifying power he will unleash once Su Yuntao advances to Soul Saint and masters the fighting style of Soul Beasts.

Tang Shan didn't rush to ask further. In fact, he could guess the general idea without even asking. It was highly likely that the Porcupine Douluo had foreseen the terrifying power that the true form of the Martial Soul would unleash after the Martial Soul Fusion.

"Your soul power has recovered?"

The voice of the Serpent Spear Douluo pulled Tang Shan back from his thoughts.

Tang Shan nodded, immediately activated his martial spirit, and his body rapidly expanded: "Greetings, senior."

Snake Spear Douluo was also curious. He had just witnessed the effects of spirit fusion, which was truly shocking. Since one of the master's disciples was so powerful, what about the other disciple?

Both the two titled Douluo and Xue Qinghe could see that Tang Shan was the core successor that the master most wanted to cultivate, while Su Yuntao was at most an afterthought.

"Be careful, I won't use soul skills, I'll only use a portion of my soul power."

Snake Spear Douluo gave a reminder, and a huge spear instantly appeared in his hand.

With a withered hand gripping the spear's end, he casually thrust it forward, and the spearhead pierced Tang Shan's chest at an extremely tricky angle. In the instant the cold light swept through the air, a sharp whistling sound pierced his eardrums, and the biting wind even made Tang Shan's cheeks sting.

Seeing the cold glint so close at hand, Tang Shan's eyes remained unchanged. His body instinctively slid half a foot to the side and back, barely avoiding the spear tip. The spear blade grazed the hem of his clothes, leaving a tiny gash.

The purple soul ring beneath his feet suddenly lit up, and the muscles in his legs instantly bulged and swelled. His originally well-proportioned calves and thighs became as thick as cast iron in the blink of an eye, with veins bulging under his skin, exuding a powerful explosive force.

Boom! Crack! Crack!

With a light touch of his toes, Tang Shan caused the ground to crack open in a spiderweb pattern. He suddenly accelerated, like a runaway heavy truck, rushing towards the spear-like Douluo with a whooshing sound.

Snake Spear Douluo's eyes narrowed slightly, and his arm holding the spear naturally pulled back. The sharp spear tip seemed to flick casually, but it precisely blocked all of Tang Shan's advance routes. The movement was natural and effortless, as smooth as a gazelle hanging by its horns, leaving no trace.

What a quick reaction! What exquisite spear technique! Tang Shan secretly praised him. He changed his footwork again and was about to collide with the spear tip when his right hand suddenly swelled up. In the blink of an eye, it was the size of a palm fan, with dark lines covering his palm. Abundant blood and qi surged under his skin, revealing a dark luster.

Snapped!

A crisp clanging sound rang out as Tang Shan's palm struck the side of the spear tip with precision. The immense force caused the spear to deflect slightly, and he used this opening to slip past it like a ghost, dodging the attack once again.

"What kind of soul skill effect is this?"

Xue Qinghe stood at the edge of the training ground, staring at the changes in Tang Shan, her face full of confusion. Judging from the soul ring that lit up at his feet, this should be Tang Shan's only thousand-year soul skill, but she still couldn't figure out what its specific effects were.

“Your Highness, Master said that this soul skill may not be the strongest thousand-year soul skill, but for Shanzi’s original martial soul, it is the strongest and most promising soul skill.”

Su Yuntao recalled Tang Shan's instructions on the way.

"Big brother, even if you tell His Highness about the specific effects of my soul skill, he won't really have any real experience. If His Highness is curious, just say that our teacher said it's the soul skill that's most suitable for me and has the most potential for growth."

At the time, Su Yuntao was still a little confused, until Tang Shan's next words made his eyelids twitch wildly, and he wondered whether Xue Qinghe's encounter with Tang Shan was a blessing or a curse.

"Our current situation is that you and I know I am a master, but I want His Highness to know that we are his disciples, and I also want His Highness to feel that we ourselves do not know that our teacher is a master. Do you understand, brother?"

Su Yuntao pondered for a long time before she could barely understand and nodded.

"Yesterday's probing and exchange have almost achieved their purpose. They now basically acknowledge us as the master's disciples. What we need to do next is to further demonstrate our potential while enhancing the master's prestige, so that they will value both our potential and our non-existent teacher."

"To put it bluntly, it's about getting potential investment from the eldest prince while also raising the master's status in his eyes, right?"

Snapped!

Tang Shan snapped his fingers, looking at Su Yuntao with approval and satisfaction in his eyes.

……

Snapping out of her reverie, Su Yuntao looked at Xue Qinghe, who was watching the battle with great interest, and couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

Shanzi is being way too shady.

Fortunately, the eldest prince is a man, otherwise Su Yuntao would have suspected that if Xue Qinghe were a woman, Tang Shan could have completely fooled her.

……

With a slight twist of his wrist, the Serpent Spear Douluo's spear suddenly accelerated, countless afterimages splitting from the spear shaft. The densely packed spear shadows intertwined into a chilling net, enveloping Tang Shan's entire body and skin, instantly filling him with a sense of oppression.

At this moment, the distance between Tangshan and the Serpent Spear Douluo was exactly the length of a spear. In previous attempts to break through, he had been firmly forced back by the opponent's impeccable spear technique, and could not find the slightest opening.

A direct confrontation wouldn't work; they needed to find a different approach. Tang Shan's mind raced. He slowed his pace, his eyes fixed intently on the Serpent Spear Douluo's movements, searching for an opening.

Serpent Spear Douluo was secretly surprised. This kid's strength far surpassed that of other Soul Masters of the same age. In terms of explosive power, he was probably no less powerful than a typical power-type Soul Master after activating his Soul Skill. What was even more remarkable was his reaction speed and ability to adapt to the situation. If he hadn't been immersed in spear techniques for decades, he probably would have been caught in close combat by him.

Tang Shan took a slight breath. Seeing that the Serpent Spear Douluo had no intention of launching an attack, his eyes sharpened, and his soul power erupted once more.

With a sudden burst of power from his swollen legs, his body shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, moving at an extreme speed, leaving a blurry afterimage in the air, and almost instantly reaching the spear.

As before, the Serpent Spear Douluo's spear accurately blocked in front of him, but this time, Tang Shan did not slap the spear tip away. Instead, he reached out and gripped the spear shaft tightly, exerting force from his palm. A special force was quickly transmitted from the spear shaft to the spear tail.

In order to conceal this force, Tang Shan pulled hard, naturally failing to shake the power of the Serpent Spear Douluo. However, by using the reaction force, he instantly closed the distance between himself and the Serpent Spear Douluo, and the distance between the two shortened again.

What keen combat intuition! The Serpent Spear Douluo was startled. Just as he was about to mobilize his soul power to stabilize the spear and block Tang Shan from getting close, he felt a strange force coming from the spear, disrupting his rhythm and causing his movements to falter for a moment.

Now! Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Tang Shan's right fist suddenly swelled, like a black iron hammer, and slammed into Serpent Spear Douluo's chest with a whooshing force; at the same time, his left leg muscles bulged like a steel whip, sweeping horizontally towards his knee. In the transition between offense and defense, the attack was fierce and cunning.

Faced with Tang Shan's sudden attack, the Serpent Spear Douluo reacted extremely quickly. His left hand surged with soul power, his five fingers joined together like a spear, and he accurately pointed at Tang Shan's fist. His right hand released the spear, and after releasing it, his martial soul condensed again, and the spear instantly appeared, blocking the sweeping left leg in front of him.

Boom!

Two muffled collisions rang out in succession. The impact of soul power and blood qi caused ripples in the surrounding air. Tang Shan felt a tingling sensation in his arms and legs, and the Serpent Spear Douluo also took a slight step back.

This was just the beginning. Tang Shan, emboldened by his advantage, unleashed a torrent of punches. His blood and qi surged, and he channeled all his soul power into his arms. The fists rained down like a storm. A vast array of fist shadows erupted from his body, as if hundreds of arms were extending from him, each punch carrying immense power, striking at every vital point on Serpent Spear Douluo's body.

Bang bang bang bang!

The sounds of intense collisions rose and fell, and the gusts of wind generated by the fist shadows swept around, distorting the air around the two men. The Snake Spear Douluo's movements also quickened, his spear wielding itself in a dense and impenetrable manner. Each block was precisely timed to deflect Tang Shan's attacks, neutralizing them all without the slightest mistake.

Suddenly, Tang Shan's eyes narrowed, and he abruptly brought his fists together. The muscles in his arms swelled again, and a fierce aura emanated from him as if it were real. The air was whipped around by his arms with a sharp whooshing sound as he slammed down towards the top of the Serpent Spear Douluo's head. This punch concentrated most of his soul power and blood energy at this moment, and its power far exceeded that of his previous attacks.

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Chapter 66 The Shock of Two Douluo, Xue Qinghe's Request for Help

"Good timing!"

Snake Spear Douluo let out a low shout, his tone full of praise, but his hands did not stop moving at all.

He held the Martial Soul Serpent Spear horizontally, steadily supporting the spear shaft with both hands, and Tang Shan's fists slammed heavily onto the spear shaft.

With a slight release of his left hand, the spear tip naturally fell downwards due to inertia. Snake Spear Douluo then precisely gripped it with his backhand, and with a sudden burst of force from his wrist, the spear thrust straight forward.

A sharp, chilling aura swept over him instantly, and Tang Shan's brow furrowed abruptly. The biting cold felt like a cold gun barrel pressed firmly against his forehead.

He instinctively turned his head to dodge, the spear whizzing past his sideburns, the sharp sound of it cutting through the air still ringing in his ears.

His right hand gripped the spear with lightning speed, twisting it forcefully in an attempt to disarm the opponent. However, after only a few inches of twisting, it was firmly stuck by a powerful force and could not be turned even an inch further.

Almost simultaneously, the Serpent Spear Douluo launched a series of attacks: his five fingers joined together like the tip of a spear, aimed straight at Tang Shan's throat; at the same time, his left hand withdrew, gripping the spear's tail and sweeping it horizontally towards the back of Tang Shan's neck.

A powerful surge of soul energy condensed at his fingertips. His thumb, index finger, and middle finger intertwined and tightened. Just as his fingertips were about an inch away from Tangshan's throat, his three fingers suddenly snapped out.

The air twisted violently at my fingertips, and a faint hissing sound rang out.

Snapped!

Tang Shan's finger struck the Serpent Spear Douluo's arm with precision, leaving a faint red mark that instantly froze the opponent's movements.

That fleeting pause was enough for Tangshan to react.

He immediately concentrated his physical control on his chest and back, the muscles around his neck expanded rapidly, his skin and flesh were stretched to the limit, and his bones stretched accordingly, instantly maximizing his defense.

boom!

The spear slammed heavily into Tang Shan's neck, producing only a dull thud, but it failed to cause him any harm.

Of course, this was also because Serpent Spear Douluo held back. If he had unleashed his full soul power as a Title Douluo onto Tang Shan without reservation, the latter would probably have been crushed instantly.

Tang Shan clenched his fist suddenly, his knuckles bulging, and slammed it upwards at the Serpent Spear Douluo's chin, forcibly forcing him back. He stomped his legs hard on the ground, leaving two deep craters beneath his feet, and used the recoil to quickly retreat, increasing the distance between himself and the Serpent Spear Douluo.

The Serpent Spear Douluo did not pursue, but simply gripped the serpent spear tightly in both hands, the spear tip lightly touching the ground, his soul power slowly flowing around him, as if he had completely merged with his martial soul, like a spear piercing the sky.

Tang Shan took a deep breath, trying to calm the surging blood and qi within his body. The series of offensive and defensive exchanges had not consumed a great deal of his soul power and blood and qi, but in order to prevent energy leakage, his body had endured a load far exceeding its limits, and he needed to adjust himself to recover.

"Why do I feel there's something strange about their fight?"

Xue Qinghe looked at the porcupine douluo beside him, his tone full of doubt.

The Porcupine Douluo stared intently at the arena with a solemn expression. Upon hearing the question, he immediately replied in a deep voice, "Your Highness, you probably think they don't seem to be fighting like Soul Masters, right? They haven't released a single Soul Skill throughout the entire battle; they're relying entirely on their Martial Souls and basic combat techniques."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe suddenly realized what was going on.

The root of my vague sense of unease just now lies here.

In her understanding, battles between Soul Masters should revolve around activating Soul Rings and Soul Skills. However, the duel between Tang Shan and the Serpent Spear Douluo was almost entirely devoid of Soul Skills, consisting entirely of a contest of pure skill.

“Actually, at our level, when we fight against opponents of the same level, our early-stage soul skills are basically useless. Apart from the amplification skills, we don’t know how to use the skills of the first few soul rings at all.” The Porcupine Douluo slowly opened his mouth, explaining the secrets of the Title Douluo level to Xue Qinghe, without deliberately avoiding Su Yuntao.

After all, Su Yuntao had no idea what realm they were in.

"What we compete on has always been the strength of our soul power, the depth of our understanding of our martial soul, and the power of our self-created soul skills."

Aside from the amplification skill, the first few soul rings are useless?

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Xue Qinghe, but before she could grasp it, the thought vanished in an instant.

"Old She promised before that he wouldn't use soul skills. As for Tang Shan, his first soul ring is an amplification skill, and he only has one soul ring at the moment, which is why this battle looks so 'strange'. Once he obtains his second, third, and fourth soul rings in the future, his fighting style will naturally change."

While the three were whispering amongst themselves, Tang Shan and the Serpent Spear Douluo clashed once again.

This time, the Serpent Spear Douluo no longer simply defended, but fully demonstrated the powerful offensive capabilities of the Serpent Spear Martial Soul.

Sometimes thrusting straight, sometimes sweeping horizontally, sometimes slashing, the attacks came from all sorts of tricky and extreme angles, targeting Tangshan's vital points. If Tangshan hadn't developed superhuman perception after the team discovered his physical potential, he would probably have been covered in wounds long ago.

Tang Shan took a large step forward with his left foot, firmly rooted to the ground. His left hand swiftly grabbed the spear that was thrusting from the side, pressing it down tightly. His right hand hung naturally, then suddenly tensed up, his muscles vibrating rapidly in a strange rhythm, the power layering and transmitting, finally converging into his right fist, which he then swung forward fiercely.

The air distorted violently in front of the fist, but under Tang Shan's precise control of power, it did not explode prematurely. Instead, it condensed into an invisible force, enveloping the fist and blasting towards Snake Spear Douluo.

Boom!

The palm and fist collided with a loud bang, and the point of contact instantly exploded with a piercing sonic boom. A powerful shockwave swept outwards, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Tang Shan took a deep breath, his chest expanding rapidly as a concentrated burst of energy quickly gathered in his chest cavity.

Upon seeing this, Su Yuntao's lips twitched violently, and he quickly reminded Xue Qinghe beside him, "Your Highness, quickly cover your ears!"

Before he could finish speaking, he had already covered his ears tightly with both hands, his face contorted in a strange expression.

Tangshan is clearly planning something big this time.