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

“Just because I don’t report it doesn’t mean others won’t. The Royal Guards are not under my control. However, before I go back, I will remind them to try not to inform His Majesty. That way, when they report, they will also make my attitude clear, and the punishment for the Fortress Army should not be too severe.”

"From now on, Your Highness, if you need anything, as long as it is within my power, I, Hong Zhen, will do my utmost to help."

His words were powerful, resolute, and firm.

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, gazing at the distant sunset with a deep look in his eyes.

Although the plan had some setbacks, it was generally a success, and Tangshan played a crucial role in it.

From planning and execution to personally challenging Soul Masters, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the entire process. His only contribution was probably mobilizing some of the Spirit Hall's pawns planted in Iron Wall City.

……

At the same time, in the Great Soul Arena, Su Yuntao, who had just defeated an opponent, let out a long roar, and his surging fighting spirit burned and surged like flames on his body.

The scarred middle-aged man who had previously registered Su Yuntao looked at her figure with a crimson glint in his eyes.

"A good seedling, a truly good seedling. He should become my disciple and learn the Way of Slaughter!" Watching Su Yuntao leave the stage, the middle-aged man also quietly disappeared from the stands. In the shadows, a long sword phantom, powerful enough to slaughter the world, seemed to appear behind him.

P.S.: The story revolves around Tang Shan's cultivation and exploration of spiritual practice. The Iron Wall City arc should conclude within the next two days. Also, the final foreshadowing isn't about an evil spirit master, but rather Tao's grandfather. And to reiterate, to prevent any overthinking, Tao will definitely become a god, but definitely not an Asura. Rest assured. Finally, please collect, subscribe, vote, and comment. Everyone is welcome to leave comments in the comment section. You can also offer suggestions about the plot; suitable plot points, character ideas, or even just your wildest ideas might be adopted. Currently adopted: The true martial soul, "Master" is not dead but in seclusion.

Chapter 77, "Dust Battle Arrives," feels similar to the Douluo Continent series.

As Su Yuntao walked out of the athletes' tunnel, he looked up at the sky. The afterglow of the evening was gradually fading, and the sky was tinged with a faint gray-blue. Night was about to fall, and he did not intend to linger any longer. He turned around and walked quickly towards the hotel.

"Wait a moment."

A somewhat familiar voice came from behind him, stopping him in his tracks.

Su Yuntao subconsciously turned around and found that the person who called out to him was actually the middle-aged man who had helped him register earlier.

"It's you?"

Su Yuntao was full of doubt. Last time, she had clearly refused to let the other party join the army, so why did the other party take the initiative to come to her door today?

The crimson light in the middle-aged man's eyes lingered, growing even stronger, exuding an unsettling aura of malevolence.

"Lone Wolf, right? I'd like to take you as my apprentice."

Su Yuntao felt completely bewildered. The other party had suddenly offered to take him as a disciple without any warning. When he met those scarlet eyes, he couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Could this person be a fallen soul master?

"Why should I become your disciple? What do you have to teach me? I am a Soul Master under the First Prince, don't mess around."

While issuing a warning, Su Yuntao had already quietly mobilized his soul power, ready to unleash it at any moment and get away from this person as soon as possible. He wasn't stupid; the other party was a Soul Master from the Great Soul Arena who had watched so many of his battles and still dared to come to him, so he must be very confident that he was probably no match for him. He could only retreat as a sign of respect.

"What can I teach you? Good question, watch carefully."

A cruel smile crept across the middle-aged man's face. A long, menacing-looking blade appeared in his hand, and he swung it down in mid-air. In an instant, Su Yuntao felt the surroundings shift violently; before her was a battlefield of corpses and blood, the pungent stench of blood sending chills down her spine…

The morning sunlight shone on my face, its warmth slowly spreading and dispelling the lingering drowsiness.

Tangshan awoke from a long sleep, his blurry vision gradually clearing.

He could clearly feel the blood and qi surging within his body. He subconsciously turned his head to scan his surroundings, and the familiar room furnishings confirmed that he was still in the accommodation that Xue Qinghe had arranged for him.

Tang Shan sat up, trying to recall what had happened.

After defeating all his opponents at the second ring level, he went up on stage to find Xue Qinghe, and then...

He couldn't remember what happened after that. He shook his head helplessly. His mental strength was too weak, otherwise he wouldn't have gotten tired so easily.

Pushing open the door and stepping outside, I saw Xue Qinghe sitting at the table, with a table full of exquisite breakfast dishes in front of him, steam rising gently.

"woke up."

She looked up at Tangshan and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Sit down and eat with us."

Tang Shan felt a little awkward, but Xue Qinghe smiled and continued to invite him, saying, "Anyway, this time the portion is quite large, and I can't finish it all by myself, so don't be shy."

Seeing that the other party had already said so, Tang Shan simply stopped refusing. After quickly washing up, he pulled out a chair and sat down opposite Xue Qinghe.

In the shadows, the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo were communicating telepathically using their soul power.

"The young master is really kind to this boy. He even said that he made too much earlier. He has obviously made an extra portion since dinner."

Porcupine Doro couldn't help but make a comment.

"It's because this kid is really talented. If I had a disciple like him, I would definitely protect him like a treasure, just like the young master."

The Serpent Spear Douluo's tone was full of emotion.

"Do you think the young master would..."

The porcupine douluo, with his wild imagination, paused before finishing his sentence, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"It doesn't seem like it. Besides, how old are these two? How would they know so many intricacies? With our combined experience of almost 150 years, we can tell at a glance whether there's any sign of trouble. These two kids just consider each other friends at most."

"That's true."

……

"Your Highness, how is the plan progressing?"

Tang Shan picked up the rice porridge made with blood sprout rice in front of him, took a sip, and asked.

This Blood Sprout Rice is a specialty of the Star Dou Great Forest, and can barely be classified as a rare and precious natural treasure. It needs to absorb a large amount of blood containing abundant energy when it sprouts, hence the name Blood Sprout Rice. Long-term consumption is very beneficial for improving physical fitness. When Tang Shan first ate it, he discovered that it also contained extremely abundant qi and blood, which was particularly helpful for his physical cultivation.

"Everything went as planned. We found the target to establish our authority, and we also received Hong Zhen's favor."

Xue Qinghe looked at Tang Shan with immense satisfaction. As expected of a master's disciple, his abilities were truly outstanding.

"Before leaving the camp, I had my men give each soldier a gold soul coin."

Tang Shan raised an eyebrow slightly: "Your Highness, won't doing this arouse the suspicion of His Majesty?"

Xue Qinghe gave Tang Shan a meaningful look. She understood what he meant: even when facing Emperor Xue Ye, Tang Shan would stand by her side.

"No, Tangshan, what do you think is the core of ruling an empire?"

Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's question, and considering the environment of Douluo Continent, Tang Shan quickly found an answer.

"An absolute powerhouse."

"That's right, he's an absolute powerhouse. His Majesty is able to be His Majesty because he possesses the true strength of our royal family, not because of the loyalty of the army!"

As the conversation progressed, Xue Qinghe's ambition became undisguised.

"Then how do we grasp the essence of the royal family?"

Tangshan's response to the other party's probing was also very straightforward.

"Only His Majesty can personally deliver it."

Xue Qinghe sighed helplessly, but he had already made his plans: this turnaround would restore the balance between himself and the Second Prince, so he wouldn't rush to push forward with the core plan. However, he could slowly investigate those old guys in the Heavenly Dou Empire. The strongest one was only a Peak Soul Douluo. If all else failed, he would have his two uncles deal with him secretly. In this way, the major obstacle preventing him from ascending to the throne would be gone.

"It's alright, Your Highness. If all else fails, we can first strive for the position of Crown Prince. The throne will eventually be yours."

Tangshan praised it without reservation.

"Your Highness, a Soul Emperor has arrived, along with Su Yuntao. Su Yuntao's condition seems a bit strange."

Suddenly, the telepathic message from the Serpent Spear Douluo interrupted Xue Qinghe's words.

She raised an eyebrow and immediately asked telepathically, "How is the Soul Emperor's strength? How is Su Yuntao?"

"He has some of the aura of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Sword Douluo, but it's not quite the same as the Sword Douluo's aura; it exudes a different kind of fierceness."

The Serpent Spear Douluo had seen Sword Douluo Chenxin from afar and had some understanding of his aura. Now, the Soul Emperor who was approaching had a similar aura.

"Can we just kill that Soul Emperor directly?"

Xue Qinghe ignored everything else and went straight to the point, "Is it possible to eliminate him without harming Su Yuntao?"

"Young Master, of course there is no problem."

The Serpent Spear Douluo spoke with confidence, “Although that person is talented, comprehending the will at the Soul Emperor level, the difference in cultivation is undeniable. No matter how brilliant he is, he cannot withstand my spear.”

"Then let's not rush into action. Let's see what his purpose is."

Xue Qinghe withdrew his telepathic message and briefly explained the situation to Tang Shan.

Tang Shan frowned. Su Yuntao was suspected of being kidnapped by a Soul Emperor, which was really beyond his expectations. Fortunately, he had taken advantage of the opportunity to join Xue Qinghe in advance, otherwise it would not have been so easy to resolve this trouble.

Not long after, a servant came in to report: "Your Highness, there is a Soul Master outside who wants to see you."

"Let him in."

Xue Qinghe waved her hand, her face expressionless. Her experience in Iron Wall City taught her that maintaining a gentle and refined demeanor wouldn't solve everything; on the contrary, it would make her seem easy to bully. At the right time, she had to show her intimidation.

Soon, a servant led in a middle-aged man. Tang Shan recognized him at a glance because of his distinctive scar and tall stature. He quickly used his soul power to transmit his voice to Xue Qinghe, explaining his relationship with the man and that of Su Yuntao.

Xue Qinghe remained expressionless as he looked at Su Yuntao, who had been carried in and was already unconscious. He asked in a cold tone, "I wonder what this Soul Master's purpose is in attacking my subordinate? Is he trying to provoke our Heaven Dou Royal Family?"

The tall, imposing man placed Su Yuntao on a seat beside him, bowed slightly, and introduced himself: "My name is Chen Zhan. I wish to take this Soul Master as my disciple. I humbly request Your Highness's permission. This is not an attempt to provoke the royal family."

Xue Qinghe asked indifferently, "What if I refuse?"

What a joke! Su Yuntao was originally a disciple of the master. For a mere Soul Emperor to think he could be on equal footing with the master is simply wishful thinking.

"Then I might have no choice but to force it..."

Chen Zhan raised his head, his eyes instantly turning crimson. The phantom of a large sword behind him appeared and disappeared. Just as his ferocious aura of slaughtering the world was about to spread, before he could finish speaking, he felt himself being locked onto by an extremely terrifying spear intent, and his whole body instantly froze.

"Ahem, then I may have no choice but to beg Your Highness to grant my request."

Scarface wisely withdrew his martial spirit, his tone became polite, his eyes regained their clarity and were full of lucidity; his change in attitude was astonishingly quick.

They really are flexible and adaptable.

Tang Shan's lips twitched slightly as he carefully examined the man before him. The man was dressed in simple clothes, yet he couldn't hide his military bearing. Whether walking or standing, his posture was exceptionally upright, clearly indicating that he had served in the military.

Do you know Hong Zhen?

Xue Qinghe also noticed the military aura emanating from the other person, and, taking into account the surrounding environment, asked him a question.

“I was once General Hung’s successor in the Fortified Army, but I made some minor mistakes and was expelled from the army.”

A hint of unease flashed across Scarface's face, but under the pressure of the terrifying aura emanating from within, he still obediently confessed.

"Then what is your relationship with Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Xue Qinghe became even more interested and almost became the new general of the Wall Army.

She abruptly changed the subject, suddenly asking about the point that had piqued her curiosity most in the telepathic communication from the Serpent Spear Douluo.

Upon hearing Chen Xin's name, a clear look of dislike flashed in the man's eyes: "It's nothing, I don't know her."

"Since we don't know each other, why do you two have somewhat similar auras? Besides, Su Yuntao already has a sect, so there's no need for her to become a disciple of a Soul Emperor like you. Let's skip the discipleship."

Xue Qinghe clearly did not believe Chen Zhan's words, but she still trusted the judgment of the Serpent Spear Douluo.

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Chapter 78: The Past of the Chen Family, the "Human Butcher" of Douluo Continent (Please add to your favorites and subscribe)

Looking at Xue Qinghe, who exuded an aura of nobility, and feeling the terrifying aura that was secretly targeting him, Chen Zhan felt somewhat helpless.

The other party's meaning was very straightforward: regardless of how well you pass on your lineage, they already have a master, so there's no need for you to become their disciple.

He gritted his teeth and looked at Su Yuntao, who was in a special state. He had never seen such a good talent in his life. In order to fulfill his father's last wish, he had to take her in no matter what.

“Okay, I admit it. I know Chenxin. According to seniority, he is my senior uncle.”

Tang Shan, sitting to the side, was somewhat surprised, not expecting this person to have such a special identity.

Xue Qinghe turned to look at Tang Shan. Tang Shan naturally understood what the other party meant. In the end, Su Yuntao was the master's disciple. Whether or not he could accept a new master was not something he could decide on his own. It would be better to let Tang Shan, who was both Su Yuntao's brother and the master's disciple, talk to him.

"Can you tell me the specifics? Are you from the same sect? Then why did Sword Douluo join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?" Tang Shan asked, looking at Chen Zhan.

Regarding whether Su Yuntao should become a disciple, Tang Shan plans to let him choose for himself after he wakes up. As for the identity of "master's disciple," it is purely for appearances. No one knows the master's level better than Tang Shan. If Xue Qinghe asks about it later, he will say that the master does not care about such things and has no prejudice against different sects.

Seeing that the young man beside the First Prince of Tiandou had asked a question and the First Prince did not object, Chen Zhan knew that Tang Shan must be extraordinary, and hesitantly asked, "Who are you?"

"Just think of me as his junior brother. However, our teacher doesn't discriminate based on lineage. If you really have something to teach my elder brother, it wouldn't hurt to take him as a disciple."

Tang Shan pointed at Su Yuntao and added, "By the way, you probably only know his code name, right? He's my older brother, Su Yuntao."

Chen Zhan's expression changed. He hadn't expected that just when he was thinking of taking someone as his apprentice, someone else's junior brother was sitting right next to him. However, after hearing what Tang Shan said next, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Xue Qinghe had his servants remove the bowls and plates from the table, then had tea brewed and a chair brought over for Chen Zhan to sit down with him.

After sitting down, Chen Zhan ignored the fact that the tea was still boiling hot and drank it all in one gulp.

call!

He let out a long breath, and the turbulent thoughts in his mind gradually calmed down.