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

The fierce momentum only stopped abruptly when the pile of soil behind him reached his waist, forming a small mound, and Yu Tianheng's body finally came to a complete stop.

"Cough cough!"

Amidst violent coughing, a trickle of bright red blood slowly slid down the corner of his mouth.

Yu Xuancang frowned slightly. After all, he was the sect leader's grandson. He was about to go over and help Yu Tianheng up when the other man stood up on his own.

When did Tianheng's defense become so high? Looking at the ridiculously long ravine, seven meters long, and then at Yu Tianheng who seemed completely unaffected, Yu Xuancang began to have serious self-doubt.

Standing up, Yu Tianheng ignored Yu Xuancang, who was standing not far away, staring at him in disbelief. He first dusted himself off, then looked down at the small mound behind him, and finally looked at Tang Shan. Knowing that the other had finally given up, he said loudly, "Tang Shan, I admit defeat. I have lost this time. I underestimated everyone in the world. But I will not give up. I will challenge you again. I look forward to meeting you at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the exit without hesitation. Yu Xuancang quickly said a few words to Emperor Xueye before chasing after Yu Tianheng and leaving the Imperial Garden.

Seeing Yu Tianheng's courage and decisiveness, and at least his lack of stubbornness, Tang Shan's impression of him as domineering changed somewhat. No matter how domineering he was before, it was commendable that he could admit his problems after being woken up. At least it showed that he hadn't been too deeply poisoned by someone's ideas, and there might still be hope for him if he presented the facts and reasoned with them later.

This brings us to a certain "Fire Phoenix Saintess" from the Dou Dizhu II era. When her evil fire erupted, if it weren't for Tianmeng Ice Silkworm's intervention, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong would either have been roasted alive or would have had to wait for the Sea God Tang San to stop them, almost causing a major disaster.

Later, she even went to Huo Yuhao and asked the ice-attribute expert who had frozen her to help her suppress her evil fire. Her tone, which showed no remorse and her composure as if it were a matter of course, was truly astonishing.

After retrieving the soul ring, Tang Shan returned to the round table and sat down between Xue Qinghe and Dugu Yan.

"What a formidable innate martial soul! If I'm not mistaken, Tang Shan, you should have also comprehended the Will, right?"

Recovering from the shock of Tang Shan's final punch, Sword Douluo Chenxin was the first to speak. His eyes gleamed as he stared at Tang Shan, his gaze brimming with sword intent.

In an instant, Tang Shan felt as if he were locked onto by a drawn sword, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

"Senior Chenxin, what do you want to do?"

At the critical moment, the angel-like young lady frowned, stood protectively in front of Tang Shan, and looked solemn.

Sword Douluo Chenxin realized that he had been a little excited in his instinctive reaction just now, and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, young friend Tangshan, Your Highness, I was just a little excited to see a Soul Master who has comprehended the will looking at the prey with such delight, and I had no ill intentions."

Hearing this, Xue Qinghe finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had just thought that Tang Shan's talent was too extraordinary and that Ning Fengzhi had lost his mind and wanted to nip it in the bud.

"It's a pity. If you, Tangshan, could open your Sea of ​​Spirit, we could use our spiritual power to compete in willpower, which would greatly benefit the improvement of our willpower," Chenxin said with regret.

“Apart from spirit-attribute soul masters who can open up their spiritual sea around the Soul King level, ordinary soul masters can only do it after reaching the Soul Saint level and obtaining their Martial Soul True Body. Sword Douluo, you'll probably have to wait a while.” Dugu Bo couldn’t help but shake his head when he heard this.

Not necessarily.

Tang Shan recalled the time when his mental energy surged and he tried to break through the barrier. He estimated that at most, after three rings, his mental sea would be able to truly open.

"Tangshan, your talent is unparalleled in my life, even surpassing that of the Haotian Twin Stars who were famous throughout the continent decades ago. I look forward to your future. If you have any questions about cultivation, you are welcome to come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for guidance at any time. Our school has two Title Douluo leaders, which should be enough to solve most of your problems in the early stages of cultivation."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Tang Shan with a refined smile, feeling increasingly regretful as he recalled the battle just now. Why had he been so foolish as to not think things through and return to the sect directly? If he had brought Su Yuntao and Tang Shan into the sect back then, none of this would have happened.

Ning Fengzhi hadn't forgotten the genius who had defeated the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon with only his first soul ring during Tang Shan's battle with Yu Tianheng, without ever activating his second soul ring. Such talent was beyond description; he was an unparalleled prodigy who dominated an entire era.

Seeing Ning Fengzhi openly coveting their royal family's genius Soul Master, Emperor Xueye, who was originally delighted by Tang Shan's victory over Yu Tianheng, turned pale—how could a person be so shameless!

"This is a small gift from me. It's not very valuable, just consider it a small investment in you. Please don't refuse." Ning Fengzhi ignored the dark face of Emperor Xueye and pushed a storage ring in front of Tang Shan as if no one else was around.

Tang Shan kept in mind Xue Qinghe's instructions when he arrived, accepted the gift without hesitation, and said, "Thank you, Sect Leader Ning."

"Sect Leader Ning, didn't you say before that you wanted to take Qinghe as your student? There's no time like the present. I think it would be better to have Sword Douluo and Poison Douluo as witnesses and hold a simple apprenticeship ceremony?"

Unable to tolerate Ning Fengzhi's blatant poaching of talent from the empire, Emperor Xueye forcefully brought up the topic, disregarding whether it was an auspicious day or not, only wanting Xue Qinghe to become an apprentice as soon as possible to divert the other party's attention.

If Ning Fengzhi continues digging, it's hard to say whether the Tangshan he cultivates will ultimately belong to the Heavenly Dou Empire or the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Qian Renxue: I am neither from the Heavenly Dou Empire nor the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!

Ning Fengzhi gave Tang Shan one last regretful look, the burning intensity in his gaze sending a chill down Tang Shan's spine. If he hadn't known that Ning Fengzhi often bought female slaves to "release" in the original story, he would have thought the other party had some kind of unusual fetish.

Xue Qinghe was a little confused: We were just talking about Tangshan, how did it suddenly come up with the topic of him becoming an apprentice?

“Indeed, it’s rare to have two Title Douluos present today, so it’s not too simple. I’ll accept Qinghe as my student today.” Ning Fengzhi agreed to Emperor Xue Ye’s suggestion, and then looked at Xue Qinghe, “What does the Crown Prince think?”

Although Xue Qinghe hadn't expected the apprenticeship to be so sudden, Emperor Xueye had already informed her beforehand, so she answered calmly, "I will follow Father's arrangements."

There's no need to say more after that. The apprenticeship ceremony was simple, the process was straightforward, and since it was just a teacher-student relationship rather than a master-disciple relationship, even though it happened suddenly, the entire process, from preparation to the start of the ceremony and its end, took no more than half an hour.

From then on, Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi established a teacher-student relationship.

After that, the sound of blood and gore filled the air. Dugu Yan listened from the sidelines, but did not utter a word.

Under the blazing sun, it was already noon. The air was thick with the stench of fish.

"Your Highness, please wait!"

Dugu Bo's voice came from behind them. Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe turned around instinctively, only to see Dugu Bo followed by Dugu Yan, who quickly walked up and stopped in front of them. His green eyes swept over Tang Shan, then looked at Xue Qinghe: "I may be visiting the Prince's residence in the near future. I wonder when Your Highness will be available?"

Tang Shan was puzzled: Dugu Bo wanted to visit Xue Qinghe? Which play was he singing?

Xue Qinghe was also taken aback, but recalling what Dugu Bo had said before that he "had urgent business with the master," and the connection between Tang Shan and the master that Jian Douluo Chenxin had inadvertently revealed later, he understood the purpose of the other party's visit to the Prince's Mansion. He smiled and replied, "I am available at any time and look forward to Your Majesty Dugu's visit."

"Very well, then I will pay a visit the day after tomorrow. I'm afraid I will be bothering Your Highness then."

"We eagerly await Your Majesty's arrival."

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Dugu Bo left with Dugu Yan.

Seeing that Tang Shan still seemed a little confused, Xue Qinghe had a sudden thought: This is a good opportunity to test him and see if Tang Shan is willing to reveal his teacher's true identity.

"I'll tell you after we get in the carriage."

Tang Shan nodded, and the two walked out of the Imperial Garden, heading towards the palace exit under the watchful eyes of the imperial guards.

The carriage traveled smoothly, and although the road was slightly bumpy, it did not affect the passengers inside.

"That's pretty much it. Tangshan, what do you think?"

Xue Qinghe stared intently into Tang Shan's eyes with an aggressive gaze, as if trying to see right through him.

"What are your thoughts on Sect Leader Ning's speculation?"

Tang Shan secretly groaned. His original plan was to make Xue Qinghe guess that his fictitious teacher was a master, but to make Xue Qinghe think that Tang Shan did not know that his teacher was a master. Now it seems that one layer of disguise has been exposed, and it is time to change to a second approach.

"Alright, Your Highness, I admit that I do know my teacher might be a master. After all, there shouldn't be another person on the entire continent who wants to cultivate their own martial spirit and also wants to obtain the first and second rings of the millennium, and who has the ability to do so."

However, the teacher didn't tell me her real identity; I just deduced it.

Tang Shan surrendered with both hands raised, readily accepting Xue Qinghe's suggestion.

"Do you have a way to contact the master? I would like to meet with him."

Xue Qinghe's face showed excitement, clearly very satisfied with Tang Shan's initiative to acknowledge her as a teacher. She even wanted to go a step further and find the master directly.

"No, there may have been some concealment before, but it is true that my teacher is in seclusion. As for where he is in seclusion, I don't know."

Tangshan lied succinctly and without the slightest embarrassment. Letting Xue Qinghe know that the master was his teacher was already the limit at this stage. As for when he could let the other party know that he was the master, that was probably impossible.

P.S.: Tangshan's disguise has fallen off a layer, but the last layer won't fall off so easily. Thank you Fengtian Suo for the 22 monthly tickets. The author humbly thanks all readers for their support. Please keep sending monthly tickets!

Chapter 127 The Immortal Herb: Zheng...

"You really weren't lying to me; there really is no way to contact the master."

Xue Qinghe looked Tang Shan up and down with suspicion in his eyes.

“Your Highness, every word I have spoken is true. How could I dare to deceive you? My loyalty to Your Highness is as clear as day and night.”

Tangshan made a vow without hesitation, choosing to use his ultimate move in order to divert Xue Qinghe's attention.

"Didn't Your Highness also conceal some things from me? I don't believe that a prince could really command so many powerful figures. Your Highness must have received the secret support of some powerful force."

Upon hearing Tang Shan's question, Xue Qinghe was rendered speechless, unsure how to respond.

……

The Golden Crocodile Douluo, who was walking unhurriedly beside the carriage, revealed a sneer: "Hey, Xiaoxue, let's see how you handle this. Although Tang Shan is indeed a genius, it's not right to be completely unguarded. I hope this will teach you a lesson."

……

"That's right, I did receive the support of a powerful force, and I hope this doesn't get out."

Xue Qinghe was silent for a while, then raised his head and looked at Tang Shan calmly.

"Your Highness, rest assured, no matter which faction you have accepted as your support, I will always be under your command."

Tangshan patted his chest and guaranteed it.

Xue Qinghe smiled sincerely: "Then we're even. You didn't tell me that your teacher was a master, and I didn't tell you that I had the secret support of a powerful force. That balances things out perfectly."

At this point, the angel suddenly felt a little guilty. After all, she had still concealed the shocking secret of her identity. Tangshan was now basically no longer a secret to her. That inexplicable sense of guilt, like a thread, quietly wrapped around her heart.

Tang Shan, carrying the earth-shattering thought that "I am the master," readily agreed: "Okay, then we'll know each other inside and out, and our future interactions will definitely be more pleasant."

Hearing Tang Shan's frank words, Xue Qinghe felt even more uneasy, as if she had been pricked by a needle. The guilt of concealing the truth and the concern she didn't want to admit were intertwined, making her forcefully find a topic to talk about: "By the way, since your teacher is a master, did he say whether or not the theory should continue to be published?"

Tang Shan hesitated when he heard Xue Qinghe's question; it really stumped him.

Originally, he planned to use the Grandmaster identity as a business opportunity, primarily to make money and to create a respectable background for himself. Once his Martial Soul awakened, there would be no need to continue managing it. However, it seems that the influence of the Grandmaster identity has exceeded his expectations. In addition, with the Angel Miss backing him, he doesn't have to worry about the Pope suddenly blocking his way one day. It seems that this identity can still be managed.

"The teacher didn't tell me about these things, but he left me a lot of things before he went into seclusion. I'll go through them and see if there are any instructions."

Tangshan has not yet made a decision and can only temporarily brush off the issue.

“Okay, I’m not in a hurry. I’m just a little curious about the master’s theories.”

Xue Qinghe looked out the window, staring blankly at the sun high in the sky.

The car gradually slowed down and stopped in front of the Prince's Mansion. Tang Shan jumped out of the car, and Xue Qinghe followed closely behind. The two walked into the mansion.

"Although I don't know what Dugu Bo wants to see the master about, there shouldn't be any major danger. You'll probably be the one to handle it. Don't worry, there will be seniors protecting you in secret. Even if he goes crazy, he won't be able to cause any trouble."

Xue Qinghe and Tang Shan walked side by side. Remembering Dugu Bo's words before leaving the Imperial Garden, she slowly spoke.

"Your Highness, rest assured. Although I do not know the specifics of Dugu Bo, my teacher said that the Dugu family's cultivation method seems to have some flaws. Your Majesty Dugu must have come here to resolve these flaws."

Anyway, the "master" is just a pseudonym; any little-known knowledge can simply be attributed to the "master."

In fact, Tang Shan was very clear about Dugu Bo's intentions. He wanted to solve the problem of his family's generations of premature deaths due to poisoning, and this might be an opportunity for him to get closer to that treasure land.

"Deficiencies in spiritual practice? What specific deficiencies?"

Xue Qinghe was somewhat curious.

"I don't know. The teacher only said there was a flaw, but didn't explain in detail why. Maybe when Dugu comes down, he will tell us personally."

The two had returned to the gate of Tangshan's courtyard while they were talking. Tangshan pushed the door open and walked in. Xue Qinghe watched him go in and then waved his hand: "Then you can rest first. Lunch has been prepared. I have something to do, so I'll be leaving now."

"it is good."

After watching Xue Qinghe disappear at the end of the path, Tang Shan returned to his house and fell into deep thought.

The issue of his master status doesn't need to be resolved immediately; there's plenty of time. As for the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye, obtaining the immortal herbs inside isn't difficult. If all else fails, we can just drag Golden Crocodile Douluo along and force our way in. Given how much he values ​​it in the Hall of Offerings, getting two or three herbs shouldn't be a problem.

The main problem is that I don't recognize immortal herbs. Bibi Dong's friend, Ju Douluo Yue Guan, should have some books related to immortal herbs. However, Xue Qinghe and the Pope are currently at odds, so it won't be easy to get the books from Ju Douluo.

By the way, I remember that in the original novel, Yang Wudi recognized the immortal herb in Tang San's hand at a glance, which means that the Po Clan may also have relevant texts. As for the Seven-Colored Splendor that Xue Qinghe gave to Emperor Xue Ye in the original novel, only Yang Wudi and Yang Wushuang of the Po Clan could prepare it. Since it wasn't prepared by Yang Wudi, it could only have been made by Yang Wushuang.

Yang Wushuang and Xue Qinghe are connected and may also have information about immortal herbs. You can inquire about this with Xue Qinghe in the near future.

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"We almost got exposed, didn't we?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo tapped Xue Qinghe on the head in annoyance.

"But it hasn't been exposed yet, has it?"

Xue Qinghe had now returned to women's clothing. Her long, flowing golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, the ends of which shimmered with a faint, holy glow. Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes possessed both the ethereal quality of having shed her princely disguise and the inherent nobility of her angelic bloodline. A rich aura of divine light emanated from her entire being.

Upon hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo's words, she couldn't help but stick out her tongue. Gone was the majesty she had when she was in disguise; instead, she revealed a touch of girlish playfulness.

"How will you explain it to him in the end?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at Xue Qinghe with a half-smile and asked a fatal question.

"Let's take one step at a time..."

Upon hearing the question, Xue Qinghe suddenly felt a pang of sadness, as if something had gently tugged at his heartstrings...

I feel guilty towards Tangshan, after all, I was pretending the whole time;

She felt bewildered by this fake relationship; she had only approached him to gain power, yet she couldn't help but care about his attitude.

There was also a trace of reluctance that she herself was unwilling to admit. All sorts of feelings intertwined and surged, turning into an indescribable bitterness that made her eyes dim slightly.

Looking at Xue Qinghe's somewhat dazed and confused eyes, Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head inwardly: Forget it, let the young people solve their own problems. Why should this old man meddle? He should learn internal martial arts from Tang Shan as soon as possible and reach the limit level. Maybe he can see their future development.

"Alright, stop thinking about it. I went to take a look today, and those powerful forces aren't exactly honest."

Golden Crocodile Douluo roused Xue Qinghe from his reverie, his eyes revealing a profound understanding of the world.

"Grandpa Golden Crocodile, what have you found?"