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

The sound of the snow-capped mountains was filled with an inexplicable confidence, as if they were in complete control.

P.S.: Regarding Soul Masters using Soul Power to fly, I didn't use the setting from Douluo Continent I. In Douluo Continent I, it seems only Title Douluo can fly, which would make it a truly cheesy fantasy story. Instead, I used the setting where Soul Saints can fly using Soul Power. Finally, please add to your favorites, follow, subscribe, and comment. I'm asking for everything!

Chapter 82 On the Road, Passing on Cultivation Methods (Please add to your favorites, follow, and subscribe)

"Approximately how much longer until we reach Heaven Dou City?"

Looking at the neatly arranged royal guards beside the carriage, Tang Shan asked Xue Qinghe with some curiosity.

"Tian Dou City is very close to Iron Wall City. When I came here before, it only took me a few hours. Although I arrived a little later this time, I should be able to reach Tian Dou City by the afternoon without much trouble."

Xue Qinghe glanced at the sky outside and quickly gave her answer. She gently tapped the back of the carriage with her left hand, and soon, a powerful layer of soul energy quietly enveloped the entire carriage.

Feeling the powerful soul force enveloping the entire carriage, Tang Shan was amazed and sat up straighter. Clearly, Xue Qinghe had something to say to him that was not convenient for outsiders to hear.

"Tang Shan, now that we're back in Tiandou City, should I take any action against the Second Prince and the Third Prince? Especially the Second Prince, should we try to strike him down from other angles?"

Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's question, Tang Shan's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but recall her actions in the original novel, where she poisoned the Second Prince and the Third Prince.

"Should we refrain from taking any action for now?"

After a brief moment of thought, Tangshan quickly offered his own explanation.

"His Majesty has just finished testing you. If he is not biased, he will definitely make a judgment based on your performance."

At this time, His Highness's performance in Ironwall City was quite remarkable, and as the eldest son, His Highness was actually very confident in securing the position of Crown Prince.

If His Majesty is biased, even if he goes to great lengths to smear and undermine the prestige of the two princes, it may backfire and make His Majesty even more biased.

Therefore, I advise Your Highness not to take any risky measures. Let's remain calm and wait for this matter to unfold.

Xue Qinghe gently played with the jade thumb ring on his hand with his long, slender, fair fingers, his eyes slightly closed as he fell into deep thought.

After a long while, she opened her eyes again, her eyes filled with clarity.

"Alright, let's hold our positions. As long as Father doesn't show favoritism, I'm sure I'll be the best in this test."

Seeing that he had successfully persuaded Xue Qinghe not to act recklessly, Tang Shan breathed a sigh of relief. In his opinion, with his assistance and the secret help of the Spirit Hall, Xue Qinghe's path to the end was basically smooth. There was no need for him to stage a scene of poisoning the prince, as that would only arouse the suspicion of Emperor Xue Ye.

"By the way, Tangshan, what are your plans after you go to Tiandou City?"

After clarifying her future direction, Xue Qinghe looked at Tang Shan with a smile: "How about going to study at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy?"

Tang Shan thought for a moment and looked at Xue Qinghe: "I will follow Your Highness's arrangements. Anyway, my master has already made plans for my future cultivation. Now, it doesn't matter where I cultivate."

"Alright, I'll think about it these next few days. Anyway, joining will definitely be something that happens after you get to the Second Ring Road."

"Once we arrive in Tiandou City, will you stay at the Prince's Mansion, or should I find you a place to stay?"

"Why don't we stay at the Prince's Mansion? I still have many questions about my cultivation that I would like to ask you two seniors."

Tang Shan answered without hesitation. It was a joke; if he hadn't latched onto Miss Angel's coattails, where would he have found a Title Douluo-level sparring partner? Not to mention, if he wanted to continue studying martial soul theory, he might have had to consult these two.

Although he had gained a general understanding of the cultivation of Douluo Martial Souls from a god's-eye view, there were still many subtle and profound aspects that he had not yet understood. Not to mention, it seemed that the rules of Douluo Continent were still changing with the passage of time.

"Your Highness, it's noon. Shall we stop and rest for a while?"

The commander of the Royal Guard gently knocked on the carriage door and then respectfully inquired from outside.

"Find a suitable place to camp and rest for an hour before continuing your journey."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

The leader left quickly.

Before long, the carriage slowed down and, after finding an open space, the group set up camp.

"Let's go, get out of the car and stretch our legs."

Xue Qinghe looked towards Tangshan.

Tang Shan got off the bus and followed behind Xue Qinghe, while subconsciously looking at the tail of the group.

"Your Highness, do you have any plans for the Battle of Dust?"

While making inquiries, Tangshan also paid attention to how Chen Zhan trained Su Yuntao.

This morning, after careful consideration, Su Yuntao became Chen Zhan's disciple. From the moment she left Iron Wall City, Su Yuntao was dragged off the carriage by Chen Zhan and began her arduous cultivation.

"Isn't your eldest brother going to travel to the mainland in a while? After he goes there, we'll arrange things for Chen Zhan. In the meantime, let him pass on all the skills and knowledge to your eldest brother as soon as possible."

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness."

Upon hearing this arrangement, Tang Shan couldn't help but admire Xue Qinghe's meticulousness. With such thoughtful arrangements, it was no wonder that he hadn't aroused suspicion by impersonating a prince for so long.

“No need to thank me. Don’t you have a scheduled time for cultivation every day? Show me what’s so mysterious about that physical cultivation method.”

“Alright, my cultivation method doesn’t require meditation like soul power cultivation. It’s a dynamic way of cultivating, so we need to find a relatively open space.”

Tang Shan gave a brief introduction, and then, looking at the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo who appeared out of nowhere, he took the initiative to invite them: "Why don't you two seniors come and take a look? Although there may not be much mystery, it should still be of some help to cultivation."

The Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo exchanged a glance and followed Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe.

"Hey, this kid's really interesting. He actually took the initiative to invite us. Old She, do you think he's figured something out?"

"I think you're overthinking it. No matter how gifted this kid is, he's still just a one-ring Soul Master. How could he possibly see through our true strength? As for inviting us, that's perfectly normal. Although we've never shown our true power, he can definitely deduce our approximate strength. We're either Soul Saints or Soul Douluos. When you first started cultivating, if you encountered a Soul Master of this level, wouldn't you have tried to build a good relationship with them?"

"That makes sense."

Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe walked ahead, with the two titled Douluo following behind. They secretly communicated with each other and soon found a relatively open area.

This is a lush green lawn, roughly several hundred square meters in size. The shade of large trees surrounding this open area makes it feel cool even at noon.

Tang Shan stood in the open space, took a deep breath to calm himself down, and then began to speak: "This special method of physical cultivation was created by my teacher. Its core purpose is not to rely on the nourishment of soul power, but to deeply develop the body's hidden potential. Currently, there are three progressive levels: Ming Jin, An Jin, and Hua Jin."

Based on the depth of potential development, the body is also broken down into eight modules: skin, flesh, tendons, bones, internal organs, viscera, marrow, and blood. Each module needs to be refined and polished layer by layer, and none can be omitted.

He stood tall and straight, his gaze sweeping over the three of them as he continued, "Right now, I'll demonstrate the most basic Ming Jin, also known as Gang Jin. The core is to mobilize the explosive power of all the muscles in the body, using fierce force to penetrate the tendons and bones, achieving power that penetrates the body surface and can be released and released freely. It emphasizes large, open movements and unparalleled, straight power."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Shan neither used his soul skills nor activated his martial soul. He firmly planted his feet on the grass, slightly bent his knees, and suddenly exerted force in his waist and abdomen. His shoulders and back stretched out accordingly, and his fists alternately punched forward with the sound of wind. His movements were neat and crisp, and each move was an explosion of physical strength.

clap clap clap!

A series of crisp, loud explosions rang out, not dull thuds, but the sonic booms of fists tearing through the air, mixed with the synchronized tremors of muscles and bones throughout the body. The sound was sharp and solid, carrying a real impact, and was exceptionally clear to the ears.

"This sound has two key meanings. First, it is the explosive sound produced by the extreme speed of the punch, which squeezes out the air. Second, it is evidence that the muscles and bones are resonating and the blood and qi are flowing smoothly."

Tang Shan stopped punching and stood still, his breathing still steady, his tone gentle. "My teacher regarded this sound as a sign of entering the field. There is also a saying that 'a sound is worth a thousand pounds.' Only when you can produce this kind of sound can you be considered to have truly touched the threshold of Ming Jin and have some skill in cultivation."

He raised his hand to loosen his wrist, adding, "Once you master this force, you can repeatedly temper the three modules of the skin, flesh, and tendons on the surface of your body. By continuously striking and vibrating, you can break through the original constraints and stimulate the hidden resilience and strength. When you have used this force to temper and develop the first three body parts to perfection, and your Ming Jin (manifested force) has been trained to the point where it can be controlled at will and cannot be improved any further, then you have completely passed the Ming Jin stage."

After Tangshan finished speaking, he did not immediately continue. Instead, he looked at the person watching and asked, "Is there anything you don't understand? You can ask."

"What does 'developing physical potential' mean? Doesn't a Soul Master's cultivation of Soul Power naturally nourish their body?"

Xue Qinghe was the first to voice his doubts.

Tang Shan was not surprised by Xue Qinghe's doubts. After all, it was the first stage of the battle, unlike the second and third stages. The Ben Ti Sect had already researched methods to develop the body's potential, so it was normal for people to have doubts about this.

"Just like soul beasts, nourishing the body with soul power can be seen as increasing the lifespan of a soul beast, while developing the body's potential is like tapping into the bloodline of one's own race. For example, among soul beasts, some Soft Bone Rabbits can only possess skills like charm and collision, while some Soft Bone Rabbits can master skills like invincible golden body and teleportation. You can understand the function of this physical cultivation method as turning the former into the latter without changing the race."

What Tang Shan didn't say was that, in terms of his own martial soul, his cultivation method was equivalent to making the Dark Gold Bear evolve into the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear.

"What is the maximum strength that body tempering can achieve?"

Xue Qinghe continued to ask questions.

"It depends on the potential hidden in your body. The higher the potential, the more obvious the effect of tapping it out. I am the main body martial soul, so my physical potential is more abundant. As my cultivation breaks through, my potential will increase. Even now, my skin's defense is already very strong."

As Tang Shan spoke, he took out a sharp knife from his storage ring, and before the three onlookers could react, he slashed at his own arm without hesitation.

"Small……"

Xue Qinghe's exclamation was abruptly cut off before he could finish.

Tear!

As if cutting into tough cowhide, the sharp knife left no wound on Tang Shan, not even a red mark, only a faint white mark.

In a flash, Serpent Spear Douluo arrived beside Tang Shan, looking at the sharp dagger's "amazing achievements" with some astonishment. He even examined the dagger himself before falling into a speechless shock.

He knew that Tang Shan's physical qualities were extraordinary, but he did not expect that Tang Shan's physical qualities would be so abnormal even without releasing his martial spirit and soul skills.

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Chapter 83: Is Qi and Blood Equal to Soul Power? Please subscribe and follow Xue Qinghe's Pile Technique.

"Tsk tsk, such formidable defense. In a sense, it's practically impervious to blades and spears."

Xue Qinghe walked up to Tang Shan and curiously examined the only remaining white mark on his skin, and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"This tempering method is the core and secret of my physical cultivation method."

Tang Shan stood still again, then clenched his fists. Instantly, his taut muscles and thick tendons bulged out on his body, his lines strong and full of power.

"This is the result of my special development of skin, muscles, and bones before my cultivation continued to break through. Just in terms of defense, it has already surpassed the vast majority of first-ring defensive soul masters."

"What about An Jin?"

Seeing how profound Ming Jin was, Xue Qinghe became even more eager for An Jin, his tone becoming more impatient.

"The hidden power bursts forth with a gentle yet extremely penetrating force, relying on the coordinated eruption of mental and physical strength."

Tangshan walked up to a big tree and lightly patted it with his palm.

The surface of the tree trunk is completely still, but when a breeze blows, the outer bark instantly cracks and falls away, revealing the trunk inside, which is full of tiny holes, and the wood inside has already been shaken loose.

"This is hidden strength. If it is injected into the opponent's body, it will slowly erode the internal organs, causing them to gradually fail and eventually leading to death."

Xue Qinghe stared at the hole in the tree trunk, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he quickly asked Tang Shan, "What's so special about this way of dying? Won't anyone notice?"

Tang Shan had a vague sense of unease, but Xue Qinghe was his right-hand man, so he could only answer honestly: "Theoretically speaking, it won't be detected, and the internal organ damage caused is exactly the same as the symptoms of internal organ failure when a person dies of natural old age."

Xue Qinghe instantly understood what he meant.

It seems no different from dying of old age naturally, but if it happens to a young person, it will inevitably arouse suspicion.

She paused for a moment, then solemnly patted Tang Shan on the shoulder: "Tang Shan, there may be a difficult task in the future that you will need to complete."

Tang Shan's lips twitched slightly, but he ultimately said nothing, after all, Xue Qinghe's investment in him was obvious to the naked eye.

"What about the transformation of internal energy?"

The porcupine doro, who had been observing the changes in Tangshan's strength, couldn't help but ask, his tone full of curiosity.

"By cultivating internal strength to every extremity of the body, permeating the limbs and bones, and then thoroughly refining the bones and internal organs with internal strength, one can naturally enter the realm of transforming strength. The core characteristic of transforming strength is that not even a feather can be added, and not even a fly can land. One's control over the body reaches another level."

"What's the meaning?"

Xue Qinghe listened with a mixture of understanding and confusion, his eyes filled with doubt.

Tang Shan took out a bottle of water from his storage ring, poured some into his palm, and at the same time, a purple soul ring slowly appeared under his feet. His body began to swell rapidly, and his muscle lines became more and more muscular.

"I am still at the Dark Force stage. Even though I have practiced Dark Force throughout my body, my body has not been completely refined yet. There is still a considerable gap between me and Transformation Force. Therefore, I can only use my Soul Skill to simulate and demonstrate the mysteries of Transformation Force to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, the purple soul ring beneath his feet suddenly flashed, but his body did not change at all. He simply flicked his hand casually, and the water droplets in his palm were precisely shaken off without leaving a single drop.

Not long after, Tang Shan handed his hand to Xue Qinghe: "Your Highness can touch it and see that there is not a trace of water left on my hand."

Xue Qinghe subconsciously reached out and touched his palm. It was dry and warm to the touch. She was both surprised and puzzled: "That's it? It seems that neutralizing force is not as powerful as hidden force."

Before Tang Shan could explain, the Serpent Spear Douluo, who was watching from the side, had already seen through the subtle mystery and spoke in a deep voice: "Your Highness, this seemingly simple operation is only the surface characteristic of neutralizing force. The real power lies in the ability to exert physical strength far beyond what is usually achieved through this extreme control of the body."

"exactly."

Tang Shan nodded in agreement, then added a hint of regret in his voice: "The higher levels that the master hasn't figured out yet. If I could complete the deduction and cultivate to that level, my martial soul might undergo some special changes."

"What has changed?"

Xue Qinghe became increasingly curious: how could a physical cultivation method affect a martial soul?

"It's hard to say; it's just speculation at the moment."

After laying the groundwork for his future second awakening of his martial spirit, Tang Shan began demonstrating his training process, explaining in detail: "My master named this training method Internal Martial Arts. Its core is to transform the physical body from the inside out, based on developing the body's potential. It relies on stimulating blood and qi to temper the physique and lay a foundation. The focus is on cultivating the various variations of strength..."

As soon as he finished speaking, the blood and qi in his body began to surge violently, like a boiling flood. Under his god-level precise control, it washed over his bones and cleansed his internal organs again and again, each flow carrying a powerful impact.

His skin gradually flushed red, and waves of scorching heat emanated from his body. The clear sound of blood surging was like the rushing of water, echoing clearly in the ears of Xue Qinghe and the other two, and was extremely impactful.

"Young Master, the activity level of Tang Shan's internal blood and qi is almost catching up with his soul power." The Serpent Spear Douluo secretly transmitted his voice to Xue Qinghe, deeply shocked.

"Uncle She, what does this mean?" Xue Qinghe quickly asked telepathically, his eyes filled with inquiry.

“If he continues to practice this method, I suspect that sooner or later, his blood and energy will be able to be used directly to activate his martial spirit.”

Xue Qinghe's pupils contracted slightly as he instantly understood the key point. He hurriedly asked, "So, to put it another way, when internal martial arts are cultivated to a certain level, qi and blood can replace soul power, and even directly activate soul rings and soul skills?"