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

He slightly raised his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over Prince Xuexin, who had been bowing for a long time. A hint of disappointment flashed in his emerald eyes, but on the surface he spoke and replied, "Xuexin, then tell me, how should this old man get Tang Shan expelled from school?"

Seemingly sensing that Dugu Bo's words implied a desire to make a move, Prince Xuexin suddenly sat up straight, her face filled with barely suppressed elation.

“Your Majesty, there’s really no need to force Tang Shan to drop out of school. Aren’t you skilled in using poison? Do you have any poison that doesn’t harm the body but can destroy innate soul power or martial soul? Poison Tang Shan and destroy his talent. Then you can say that the First Prince misjudged him, insisting that he was only seven when he was clearly eighteen. As for his bone age, you can say that Tang Shan cultivated some special self-created soul skill that changed his skeletal structure. He feels like a seven-year-old’s bones, but he is actually already an adult.”

Dugu Bo looked at Prince Xuexin, who was once again spouting nonsense, and shook his head: One minute he said that Tangshan would use the emperor to command the princes, the next minute he said that Xue Qinghe might stage a coup in the future, and now he said that he poisoned Tangshan. His words were incoherent. Could it be that he used too much of the drug and the side effects have damaged his brain?

Thoughts raced through his mind, but in reality, Dugu Bo shook his head: "I don't have that kind of poison."

What does Xue Xin take him for? Poison that destroys innate soul power and martial soul? Is that an effect that poison can achieve? Dugu Bo is skilled in using poison, but he is not an omnipotent wish-granting machine that can give you whatever you want.

"I see... I originally wanted to use Xue Qinghe's poor judgment of people to damage his reputation, but since he doesn't have that kind of poison, let's forget about it."

At this moment, the unnatural flush on Prince Xuexin's face subsided slightly, and her mind seemed to clear up a bit.

"Your Majesty, why don't you force Tang Shan to leave? I believe that with your prestige, His Majesty will surely grant you this favor."

What good would it do you to force him away?

Dugu Bo's tone was flat, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

Prince Xuexin clearly hadn't noticed this, and instead stated bluntly, "Once we force him away, it'll be equivalent to removing a nail the First Prince planted at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Then, I can indirectly manipulate public opinion, and the entire Royal Academy will fall into my hands. This is the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the cradle of countless mid-to-high-level Soul Masters, and the perfect place to build connections. Once I control this place, I will definitely become a key figure in shaping the next change of the throne."

Prince Xuexin did not hide his thoughts from Dugu Bo. Over the years, Dugu Bo had helped him resolve many troubles, and he still had great trust in Dugu Bo—especially after he once pretended to slip up and asked Dugu Bo to help him poison Emperor Xueye. When Dugu Bo neither agreed nor reported him, Prince Xuexin's trust in Dugu Bo reached a new peak.

"No, without a proper reason, forcibly forcing Tangshan to leave would greatly damage my reputation."

A glint of light flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes as he made up an excuse to brush it off. A joke, aimed at Tang Shan? Putting aside the unknown level of the master behind him, Dugu Bo was certain that he couldn't possibly harm Tang Shan based solely on the method Tang Shan provided to treat his granddaughter.

Prince Xuexin frowned, wanting to say, "I saved your life, can't I even let you lose a little reputation?" But he swallowed the words back.

Dugu Bo was, after all, a titled Douluo. To receive his help and have him owe him a life-saving grace was already a great favor to him. He was too greedy to ruin the bright future that the other party had as long as he existed.

"Then poison him? Since he can't be used by me, let's destroy him and let him die quietly. Although it won't damage the Crown Prince's prestige, it's at least equivalent to cutting off a powerful arm of his future."

"You want me to poison someone His Majesty favors? Do you think His Majesty is a fool, or do you want to leave me with no place in the Heavenly Dou Empire?"

Dugu Bo's voice clearly carried displeasure; this time, he wasn't faking it, but was genuinely angry.

Putting aside the immense kindness Tang Shan had shown him and his granddaughter, Prince Xuexin's plan was riddled with flaws. If Tang Shan were truly poisoned, the first person people would think of would be Poison Douluo—after all, he was the most infamous for his poison skills and was also the closest to Tang Shan.

One lived in Tiandou City, and the other was at the Tiandou Royal Academy right next to Tiandou City; he was definitely the first suspect.

Soul Masters' Soul Skills have unpredictable effects, and all sorts of strange things can happen. If something is really discovered, can he still stand in the Heaven Dou Empire or even the entire continent?

Although Dugu Bo poisoned and killed people, often wiping out entire families, he always acted with integrity and never resorted to underhanded tactics.

P.S.: One more chapter to come.

Chapter 135: Dugu Yan's Heart Knot Resolved, Shrek's Graduate (Bonus Chapter for 800 Monthly Tickets)

Dugu Bo was well aware that his deadly poison was feared by those rulers. Although he usually acted eccentrically, he was able to keep things within limits.

Now, his venom is frightening, but that's about it.

If he really did poison someone behind their back, there's no telling if a few masked Title Douluos will come knocking on his door tomorrow and turn him to ashes.

Dugu Bo's plausible excuse left Prince Xuexin speechless. Just as Dugu Bo himself said, if a dignified Poison Douluo is frightening, then if he really resorts to poisoning, it's not just a matter of being frightened. It would be too lenient for a Title Douluo to come knocking on his door; most likely, the Spirit Hall would directly label him an evil spirit master and then surround and annihilate him.

"Actually, you don't need to worry. Tang Shan is ultimately just a physical martial soul. Even if he cultivates faster and his soul rings are older, what's the use? If his combat power isn't strong enough, he's just trash."

To prevent Prince Xuexin from doing anything underhanded to Tangshan, Dugu Bo decided to delay for the time being. For this purpose, he made good use of the "wise saying" that Yu Tianheng had said in the Imperial Garden.

That makes some sense.

Prince Xuexin seemed to be deep in thought, but then he suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but frown again: "Wait a minute, wasn't it said that Tang Shan defeated Yu Tianheng, the genius of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan? Such combat power is definitely not weak, right?"

Although Prince Xuexin did not witness the specific events of that day, he still had many spies in the palace, as he always coveted that position.

Why did the effects of the drug wear off so quickly? This kid seems a bit more awake now.

Seeing the hint of clarity in Prince Xuexin's eyes, Dugu Bo felt a headache coming on.

"Could it be that Yu Tianheng didn't use his full strength? After all, His Majesty was present at the time, and Yu Tianheng was about to join the Tiandou Royal Academy, so he had to give His Majesty some face."

Or do you think an ordinary Martial Soul can compare to the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex with its True Dragon bloodline? I think the reason Tang Shan is so extraordinary is probably because it's easier to find a suitable cultivation environment for his Martial Soul. After all, it's a Martial Soul, and maybe all you need in a cultivation environment is a large population.

Dugu Bo racked his brains, trying his best to deceive Prince Xuexin, making speculations that even he himself did not believe.

"That is indeed possible. Perhaps the main body martial soul is only good at cultivation and is otherwise useless. That seems quite reasonable. The main body martial soul is not without advantages. Its advantage is its fast cultivation speed. It's like a silver-plated spearhead, all show and no substance."

Prince Xuexin seemed to understand something and believed Dugu Bo's explanation.

Dugu Bo was completely stunned: No, you actually believed me when I just said a few random things? Weren't you quite perceptive just now? Could it be that you were taking the medication in stages and now the effects are kicking in again?

Just then, Dugu Yan came out of the room, carrying a small bowl, and gently placed it on the table between Dugu Bo and Prince Xuexin.

Her emerald-green hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, with a few stray strands clinging to her forehead, making her skin appear as white as cold jade.

Her eyebrows were slender yet possessed a touch of heroism; her eyelashes were long and delicate like butterfly wings; her deep purple pupils were like frozen pools, undisturbed by any ripples; her nose was small and pert; her lips had clear lines and a natural light pink color; her whole person exuded a cool and aloof aura, yet could not conceal the unique and exquisite beauty of a young girl.

Prince Xuexin was stunned by what she saw.

"Grandpa, this is the medicine that has just been brewed."

Dugu Yan spoke in a clear, cold voice.

“Niece Dugu, the medicine is ready. Let me see if it’s any different from your grandfather’s.”

Once she came to her senses, Prince Xuexin eagerly picked up the medicine packet from the table, opened it, and examined it closely. Inside was a small packet of red powder, and a faint smell of blood lingered in her nostrils.

Prince Xuexin seemed a little impatient, and dipped a small amount with her fingertip and put it in her mouth.

A surge of intense heat instantly coursed through his body, squeezing out the full potential of every cell and every inch of tissue, which then coalesced into a warm current that flowed into his waist.

The unnatural flush on his face, which had been visibly fading, intensified again. He gave Dugu Yan a thumbs-up, praising her: "Niece Dugu, your medicine-brewing skills are truly excellent. The medicine is even more effective than your grandfather's."

As he spoke, he subconsciously glanced at Dugu Yan, who, despite her young age, possessed a striking beauty, before turning to Dugu Bo: "Your Majesty Dugu, how about arranging a marriage between my niece and my good-for-nothing son?"

Dugu Bo's face darkened, and he couldn't help but think of a boy who was almost identical to his father, with a pale face and weak blood.

"No need. Let my granddaughter choose her own future. It's best for elders not to interfere."

"OK then."

A hint of regret flashed across Prince Xuexin's face, and a glint of lewd regret flickered in his eyes.

If Dugu Yan really becomes his daughter-in-law, wouldn't he have to check his son's health before the wedding? It's a pity that this beautiful snake woman is destined to be with him; who will she end up with?

Feeling the blood in her body gradually becoming restless, Prince Xuexin stood up.

"Your Majesty Dugu, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first. Since Tang Shan is a good-for-nothing, let him fend for himself at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy."

After speaking, he strode towards the main gate of the Dugu residence.

After watching the other person leave, the Dugu residence returned to its desolate state, and an eerie silence fell over the main hall.

In the end, it was Dugu Bo who spoke first. He was very careful, as if he were holding a fragile object, and asked softly, "Yanyan, don't you blame your grandfather anymore?"

Dugu Yan forced a smile: "Perhaps this is the destiny that the Jade Scale Serpent Clan is destined to bear as it rises by virtue of its martial soul characteristics. Since it rose because of poison, it is also destined to perish because of poison. At least now we have found a solution, haven't we?"

"Yan Yan..."

Dugu Bo reached out and touched his granddaughter's head, unsure of what to say.

"Grandpa, it's alright. It's just that the truth has really shocked me. I might need a few days to recover."

Seemingly wanting to detach herself from the truth about the family poisoning she learned yesterday, Dugu Yan took the initiative to find a topic to talk about.

"By the way, Grandpa, what kind of medicine did you have me make? Why does Prince Xuexin seem so happy?"

"That's called the Essence-Depleting Powder, a special kind of poison."

"Then why would he volunteer to try the drug? Doesn't that mean he has some kind of mental problem?"

Dugu Yan was clearly taken aback by Dugu Bo's unexpected answer, her mouth agape in surprise.

Dugu Bo's expression was somewhat strange: "Some people use it as a special aphrodisiac."

Having grown up in a family of medicine and poison experts, Dugu Yan naturally knew what aphrodisiacs were. She was somewhat puzzled: "If you want to achieve a similar effect to an aphrodisiac, wouldn't whale glue be a good choice? Why doesn't he use whale glue? With his power, surely he could get his hands on it?"

“Whale glue has no effect on him anymore. All the tonics that are harmless to the body that he can get his hands on have lost their effectiveness. Even some obviously harmful drugs are no longer very effective for him. The only thing that can give him a noticeable effect right now is our Dugu family's Essence-Depleting and Spirit-Depleting Powder, but this medicine has some serious side effects.”

"What side effects?"

Dugu Yan became interested and moved a small stool from the side, ready to listen to her grandfather's admonition. As for why she didn't sit in the seat that Prince Xuexin had just sat in, Dugu Yan said that she despised such a person. She had already decided to ask her grandfather to make room specifically for Prince Xuexin's chair. If he came to visit again, she would move the chair to him so that he wouldn't ruin the rest of the chairs in the house.

"The 'Depletion of Essence and Spirit Powder' means, as the name suggests, that it depletes the energy of the mind and body to enhance kidney function. This depletion is not a superficial depletion of mental or physical strength, but a depletion of the root of mental and physical strength."

Especially its effect on the mind is the most severe side effect. After all, the kidneys correspond to the bone marrow, and the brain is also known as the "sea of ​​marrow." Therefore, if too much of this drug is taken, it will cause abnormalities in the brain itself. It is a slow poison; in the end, it will either turn you into a fool or cause you to die from the excessive burden of continuous "work."

Dugu Yan fell silent, speechless at Prince Xuexin's baffling actions.

"I reckon Xuexin's brain has probably gone haywire. He came over just now wanting me to deal with Tangshan, but Tangshan helped me and you, Yanyan, so much, and he even saved your life, so naturally I won't agree to his request."

I originally intended to stall him for time, hoping to temporarily calm him down before figuring out how to handle the situation. But to my surprise, he actually believed some random, fabricated stories I made up.

At this point, his expression became somewhat strange: "Anyway, I've done a lot of dirty work for him over the years, dealt with many competitors, and even helped him get whale glue at sea. I've almost repaid his life-saving debt. In the end, if he insists on courting death and messes with that little guy Tang Shan, I can't protect him. After all, not only does Tang Shan have the First Prince standing behind him, but his master is also a mysterious and unpredictable master who has never shown his face. I value my promises, and I'm not stupid. I won't be as stubborn as him and fail to see the situation clearly."

"Tangshan?"

Dugu Yan murmured to herself, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Dugu Bo had already told her the whole story, with Tang Shan playing a crucial role from beginning to end. This gave Dugu Yan a special feeling for the boy who had defeated Yu Tianheng with a single punch.

Hearing his granddaughter's murmurs and seeing the complex expression on her face, Dugu Bo's heart stirred. He chuckled and teased, "Yanyan, why don't I go and mention it to the First Prince? I'll arrange a marriage between you and Tang Shan. That young man has such strength at such a young age, and he even helped you cure your poisoning. He's definitely a perfect match!"

Dugu Yan blushed slightly and glared at him reproachfully: "Grandpa! You just said I could choose for myself, why did you change your mind?"

As she spoke, she stood up and reached out to scratch Dugu Bo's itch: "I think you just want to be lazy and think I'm troublesome."

Dugu Bo was prepared, and he jumped aside with a smile, pleading as he dodged, "Hey, Yan Yan, have mercy! Grandpa just thinks that kid is reliable! Besides, if you really don't want to, would Grandpa force you?"

Looking at the vibrant smile that had returned to his granddaughter's face, the smile in his eyes grew even brighter: To be honest, Tangshan is indeed a good place. If Yanyan really likes it, he, as her grandfather, will naturally give it his full support.

……

It seems like today is Qin Ming's class. Are you a graduate of Shrek Academy? Let me see what you have to say.

P.S.: That's all for now. Five chapters today, 15000 words. Oh, and two more thanks: Reader 20250115081453561 for 24 monthly tickets, and Yan Chao_bc for 20 monthly tickets. The author would like to express sincere gratitude to all readers for their support.

Chapter 136 Reencounter with Yu Tianheng, Shattering the Filter

The teaching at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy differs from that of Tang Shan's previous life. There is no clear division of academic years, and the graduation requirements are not particularly demanding. As long as one becomes a Soul Master before the age of thirty, one can graduate from the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. This requirement is quite simple.

There is no fixed schedule. Instead, teachers lecture on martial spirit theory in the teaching building every day. Students can listen if they want, or they can practice on their own if they don't want to. The only requirements for student attendance are the practical courses and the fixed daily training courses.

This can only be described as being in line with the teaching model that a true Soul Master Academy should have, as speculated by Tangshan.

After all, this is the Douluo Continent, where all other professions are inferior, and only Soul Masters are superior.

As long as your cultivation is profound enough, what does it matter if you don't have a good grasp of martial spirit theory or continental history? You'll have an external brain to help you think, and great scholars to debate with you.

According to the course schedule received upon enrollment, Tang Shan discovered that one of the teachers giving today's lessons was Qin Ming, a graduate of Shrek Academy from the original work, who was already a Soul Emperor when he appeared and is still a Heavenly Supreme level teacher at the Soul King level.

Out of curiosity, Tang Shan decided to go and see what kind of talent the future Shrek Academy would produce.

The overall learning atmosphere at Tiandou Royal Academy is quite relaxed. Very few students hurry by; most walk side by side in twos and threes, laughing and joking with their arms around each other. Their cheerful laughter is mixed with discussions about soul skills, and occasionally someone will casually demonstrate a few moves. The fluttering of their clothes carries the unique vitality and ease of youth, like the warm sunshine of early spring that fills the campus paths, full of youthful vigor.

Tang Shan wandered over to the main building from yesterday and saw a somewhat familiar figure enter. He blinked but didn't call out to the person, since they had only met once before.

Entering the pavilion, we walked up the winding stairs to the third floor. There were hardly any people on the stairs at this time, which showed that these students did not attach much importance to the theory of martial souls. Perhaps the martial soul theory they mastered the most was the information about the soul beasts that were suitable for their own martial souls.

Walking up to the third floor, rows of classrooms, each at least 200 square meters in size, were neatly arranged. Tang Shan walked along the corridor, looking at the teacher information signs at the entrances:

Ling Feng: Disassembling the Martial Soul Meditation Method;

Water Spring: The creation of a powerful offensive style;

Cloud Shadow: What is Agility-based Attack?

Bull Power: A defensive counterattack.

The sign outside the teacher's office was simple, containing only the teacher's name and the name of today's lesson. Tangshan quickly found what she was looking for:

Qin Ming: The Cultivation and Growth of a Soul Master.

Stepping inside, the 200-square-meter classroom is spacious and bright, with neatly arranged wooden tables. Sunlight filters through the glass-encrusted windows, casting dappled shadows on the floor. Basic martial spirit diagrams are outlined on the walls, and a faint scent of ink permeates the air.

At this moment, the eight or nine long tables were almost full, and the students in their college uniforms were talking in hushed tones.

Clearly, even though he is still a Heavenly Supreme Soul Master, Qin Ming's courses are very popular among students. No wonder he led Yu Tianheng and his group to fight Tang San in a soul battle so many years later.

After scanning the few empty seats, just as he was about to find one to sit down, someone waved to Tang Shan, signaling him to sit next to him.

Since the other party had invited him, Tang Shan did not refuse and readily sat down next to the person.

"This is our second meeting. Let me formally introduce myself. I am Yu Tianheng."

That's right, the person who beckoned Tang Shan to sit down was none other than Yu Tianheng, the eldest grandson of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader, who had previously spoken arrogantly and was then knocked down by Tang Shan with a single punch.