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

The rising sun pierced through the thin mist, casting thousands of golden rays that refracted into tiny spots of light on the clear lake surface, swaying gently with the ripples.

The blue-silver grass by the lake, glistening with morning dew, reflects the sky and the lake's color with crystal-clear water droplets. The grass exudes a fresh green hue, intertwining with the light and shadow of the distant white mist, creating a scene resembling a flowing ink painting, adding a touch of ethereal and otherworldly beauty.

Looking at this stunning scenery, Tang Shan felt a slight tremor in his heart. The wonders of nature always seem incredible.

After a quick wash, seeing that it was still early, he looked at the lake and some ideas came to mind.

The Royal Academy's dormitory building is adjacent to the Great Lake, and Tang Shan's residence is on the first floor. He didn't know why no one chose such a superb viewpoint, but since others didn't want it, he naturally wouldn't be polite.

After taking off his shoes and not putting on his fancy school uniform, Tang Shan changed into a simple white shirt and black pants outfit, rolled up his pants, and climbed out of the window barefoot.

They are all Soul Masters, even those of the Support type. With the long-term nourishment of Soul Power, their physical qualities far surpass those of ordinary people. Therefore, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy naturally has no rule against climbing through windows.

Tangshan climbed out of the window and stepped onto the grass. The tender blue-silver grass underfoot didn't hurt his feet; instead, it gave him a soft feeling.

Taking small steps, he approached the lake step by step, curiously looking around.

The morning air carried a hint of coolness, mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees and the moist scent of the lake water; inhaling it made one feel refreshed and invigorated.

The surroundings remained quiet at this time, and apart from the occasional bird call, almost no one was awake.

A strange emotion welled up inside him, and he quietly went to the lakeside and plunged his legs into the water without hesitation.

The lake water was icy cold, washing over my ankles and instantly invigorating me.

Tangshan did not hesitate and continued to venture deeper into the lake. The water level rose little by little, and before he knew it, it was above his knees. If he went any further, he would definitely get his pants wet.

"The water level is just right. Let me see what it means to walk on water."

A hint of anticipation appeared on his face. His internal energy flowed precisely, spreading to the soles of his feet. His toes subconsciously curled and stretched slightly, sensing the subtle ripples of the water.

The lake water was not still, but gently rippling with the coolness of the morning mist, with every ripple flowing beneath my feet.

The left leg slowly emerged from the water, leaving a trail of glistening water droplets. The sole of the foot turned slightly inward, and with a restrained force, it stomped down again.

The neutralizing force spreads out instantly under the feet, adjusting smoothly with the force of the water flow, neither resisting the water waves nor losing balance by using the momentum.

The moment my left foot landed, the flowing lake water seemed to be temporarily held up by an invisible force, and a warm and supportive feeling came from the sole of my foot, just like stepping on solid ground, steadily supporting my whole body.

As the right leg stepped forward, the instant the foot left the underwater land, the neutralizing force was released again with precision, creating a faint ripple on the water's surface. Despite having no real support, it landed steadily as if walking on flat ground.

At this moment, the lake water was just two-thirds of the way up Tang Shan's calves. The water around him seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, flowing gently along the trajectory of the Transformation Force.

This novel experience was very interesting and added to Tangshan's interest: "Let me see my limits and see if I can walk on water simply by using strength."

As he took another step, his gaze became even more focused, and his internal energy manipulation became extremely refined.

Every step, from the release and release of power to the perfect fit between his feet and the water, and the subtle adjustments to his center of gravity, was executed flawlessly. As he moved forward, more and more of his body emerged from the water, his calves gradually sinking deeper. The gentle ripples created by his footsteps traced his path through the water in the morning light, a leisurely and composed walk.

……

Dugu Yan wandered alone through the Tiandou Royal Academy, looking at the various scenery around her, her heart unmoved.

She wouldn't say she was very familiar with the place, but she had been there quite a few times when her grandfather came over. At first, she was amazed and curious about the scenery, but after seeing it so many times, it became rather boring.

Dugu Yan had no complaints about her grandfather, Dugu Bo. She knew very well how good he had been to her. From childhood to adulthood, he had always tried his best to get her anything she wanted.

She had come to terms with the poisoning of the Dugu family. If she had to blame someone, she would probably blame the ancestor who first discovered the characteristics of the Dugu family's Jade Scale Serpent Martial Soul, and complain about why the other party had used such a Martial Soul characteristic.

Grandpa had simply reached a turning point, a sign that the Dugu family's poison had erupted. Even if it hadn't erupted with Dugu Bo, given the Dugu family's practice of accumulating poison to enhance the awakening of innate soul power, the poison would inevitably have erupted in her generation anyway.

Dugu Yan felt somewhat fortunate, at least she didn't have to experience the pain her grandfather went through, watching his child gradually die.

Even more fortunately, the poisoning only affected one generation of family members, and it seems that a solution has been found. This is simply a huge opportunity for the Dugu family.

Thinking of her deceased parents, Dugu Yan's eyes dimmed even more.

She had already registered at the Tiandou Royal Academy. She came here this morning to take a stroll, relax, and see where she would be living and studying for the next few years.

Dugu Yan will not officially enroll until she breaks through level 20. After strolling around today, she will go back to cultivate until she encounters a bottleneck. Then she will go out to hunt soul beasts and absorb the soul rings of non-poisonous soul beasts to see if she can solve the poisoning problem of her family's martial soul.

“Tangshan…” Dugu Yan murmured the name, feeling a pang of sadness.

The fact that a boy of similar age could solve a problem that her grandfather had been unable to solve for decades deeply shocked Dugu Yan. Moreover, in a sense, Tang Shan was her savior, which made her feelings towards him somewhat complicated.

Of course, there was no romantic relationship involved – after all, it was only their first meeting, and Tang Shan's appearance could only be described as rugged at the moment.

Even if his martial soul has begun to be finely optimized and can eventually reach the limit of human appearance theory, it will be a very long process.

Dugu Yan was simply curious about Tang Shan, in awe of his talent, and grateful for his life-saving grace.

Thoughts swirled in her mind, and before she knew it, she had arrived at the edge of a large lake.

She knew this lake; it was one of the few natural landscapes of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, and also a suitable cultivation environment. However, given the personalities of most students, getting up early to cultivate was impossible. Being able to complete a full class in a specially established cultivation course was considered diligent for the students of this academy.

"There really is someone there."

Dugu Yan glanced around casually, about to turn around, but stopped halfway through.

"Huh? Why is there someone here so early in the morning? That shouldn't be the case."

She turned her head again and saw a young man walking slowly across the lake. With Dugu Yan's keen eyesight, she quickly noticed the unusual way he was walking—his feet did not touch the ground underwater; he was walking on air.

"It's a cave of soul power—quite interesting."

The lake water was clear, and Dugu Yan could see whether Tangshan had set foot on the ground, but the distance was quite far, and the morning mist was still slowly rising, so she could not see Tangshan's true appearance.

Intrigued by this person, Dugu Yan stopped walking and instead opened her beautiful purple eyes wide, wanting to see what the person would do next.

Tang Shan was naturally unaware that a pair of beautiful eyes were secretly observing him, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.

I live my own way, what does it have to do with others?

After a period of testing, Tangshan finally figured out the limits of his ability to walk on water: currently, with his precise control over his strength, he can only immerse the bottom third of his calves in water to walk, and he cannot lift them any higher.

Reducing the submerged portion further in Tangshan is unlikely to be easy. Some things become increasingly difficult as you progress, and each subsequent increase in difficulty may equal the sum of all previous increases.

Now I can walk on water, but I don't know when I will be able to walk on water by simply using force to make my body float on the water.

A thought flashed through his mind. He looked around at the clear lake water, and his blood and qi rippled with the rise and fall of the lake.

"Why don't we have a martial arts demonstration on the lake!"

The moment this thought arose, Tang Shan immediately put it into action. He did not activate his soul rings, but simply mobilized the blood and soul power within his body, which surged through his limbs and bones like a rushing stream, ultimately being added to his fists and feet.

He practiced Tai Chi that he had recalled by tapping into his brain's potential, but it only consisted of a few fragmented moves. Later, he disassembled and reassembled it, drawing on the speed of soul beasts in combat and the instincts of human life, completely transforming this defensive style of boxing into a new style that could unleash his full power.

If it weren't for the coincidence of developing the resonance method later on, this set of boxing techniques, which embodies his hard work, would probably be one of the core elements of Tang Shan's daily training today.

The boxing style is called "Wuji". Although its core principle is based on the Yin and Yang of Tai Chi, its artistic conception and power are vastly different.

Tai Chi emphasizes using softness to overcome hardness and using minimal force to deflect a great weight, while Wuji from Tangshan pursues using force to control force and using immense force to counter immense force.

Dark power is the layered explosion of strength, as continuous as lake water. A single punch can generate multiple layers of follow-up force, advancing layer by layer. Bright power is the direct release of strength, as fierce and domineering as thunder. The wind from the punch can stir up the air and make it roar.

His feet were firmly planted on the water's surface, his body as slender as a willow, yet exuding a mountain-like composure. His hands moved in circles, pushing the water and creating ripples.

The legs moved alternately, like a knife cleaving and an axe chiseling, each landing causing a slight tremor in the water, the blood and energy resonating with the lake water, creating fine ripples.

The invisible air was stirred up by the fists and feet, making a whooshing sound. With the dual support of blood and soul power, the seemingly slow movements actually contained immense power.

The thin mist was swirled around him by the force of his punch, creating a charming interplay with his movements and adding to his ethereal and otherworldly aura.

P.S.: This is the fourth update today, and there's one more page.

Chapter 139 Martial Arts Practice at the Great Lake [Part 2] (Bonus Chapter for 900 Monthly Tickets)

Boom!

The air did not explode due to Tangshan's punches and kicks. As the force was controlled more and more precisely, even if an air explosion was made, it turned into a low rumble that lingered on the lake for a long time.

Wow!

Qi and blood surge within the body, and the soul power fluctuates with the qi and blood.

The invisible primordial energy of heaven and earth was forcefully stirred, and under the guidance of the mighty will, it converged around him like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, forming a pale white vortex visible to the naked eye.

With each punch and kick, the booming sound grew ever more powerful, yet it carried a strange rhythm that was not harsh, but rather deeply moving.

Whoosh!

The feet moved lightly across the water, neither too fast nor too slow. Each step landed precisely on the undulating water, creating ripples that spread out like concentric circles, only to be cleverly caught by the subsequent force, outlining a fleeting, perfect circle.

The misty morning fog over the lake was swept up by the force of his punches, turning into wisps of light gauze that swirled and danced around him as he moved.

Tangshan stands in the heart of the lake, his fists and feet opening and closing, accompanied by clouds and mist, bolstered by vitality, and reflected in the water, enacting a martial arts performance that transcends the mundane on the great lake.

This scene, as beautiful as a poem or a painting, and carrying an indescribable ethereal quality, struck Dugu Yan's heart deeply.

She subconsciously held her breath, her gaze fixed on the figure in the middle of the lake.

She had seen many battles between Soul Masters with her grandfather in the past, but none of them, whether it was the cool light and shadow when Soul Skills were released or the world-destroying power of Title Douluo, had ever shocked her as much as she did at this moment.

It was not a release of power, nor a display of soul force, but a harmony that merged with heaven and earth, a transcendence of the mundane and ethereal.

The movements of his fists and feet, without any deliberate ostentation, naturally exude the charm of "following the natural way"; the twists and turns of his body, without any deliberate show of force, reveal the ethereal beauty of "harmony between man and nature".

This kind of artistic conception was something Dugu Yan had never seen before, and it was beyond words to describe.

The scene before you is a visual and spiritual baptism that strikes the soul.

The previous understanding of "powerful" was completely overturned at this moment.

A sense of awe and curiosity welled up within her, and she only wished to immerse herself in this ultimate artistic conception, feeling its romance and transcendence.

If Tang Shan knew the shock Dugu Yan felt at that moment, he might smile and tell her: This kind of artistic conception doesn't exist in the Douluo Continent, and it's difficult for others to truly feel it. Only that nation, which has endured endless hardships and is now striving to stand once again at the pinnacle of the world, can understand this special kind of romance. This romance can be summed up in one word: "immortal."

Boom!

The dull thunder grew louder and louder, and many students in the college were unconsciously awakened by the "thunder". Some opened their windows in confusion: the weather was fine, so why was there thunder?

If students live on the side near the lake, they might be able to witness the amazing scene of Tangshan performing martial arts on the lake.

At some unknown time, a small vortex formed at the foot of Tangshan Mountain, slowly rising and lifting him up. He practiced his Wuji Fist move by move, each move perfectly executed, each stance a harmonious fusion of will and the energy of heaven and earth, forming a powerful and harmonious force.

The surrounding energy naturally flowed in, continuously replenishing the soul power consumed within Tang Shan's body.

Tangshan was in a peculiar state: he was both aware of the outside world and seemingly isolated from it; he seemed both clear-headed and confused; he seemed to embrace the world and yet could only control himself.

He kept a portion of his mental energy focused on the Serpent Spear Douluo in Tangshan. Looking at the exaggerated phenomenon before him, he couldn't help but exclaim, "His will is as vast as heaven and earth, and his form is one with the universe. This is enlightenment. Such comprehension is truly astonishing. I wonder how far he can go in the end?"

After gazing at Tangshan one last time, Serpent Spear Douluo closed the window again.

His residence was not far from Tangshan, and Xue Qinghe arranged for him to be the dormitory supervisor of the Tiandou Royal Academy. Although this identity was inconspicuous, it allowed him to keep an eye on Tangshan at any time, which was perfect.

In a sense, Serpent Spear Douluo's current position is comparable to that of the future Ultimate Douluo.

(Snake Spear Douluo: I'm evenly matched with Limitless.)

……

call--

Three figures descended from the sky, their black, luxurious robes billowing in the air.

"If my perception is good, the disturbance of the primordial energy of heaven and earth should be in this vicinity."

A faint black light flickered in Meng Shenji's eyes, and a dark figure loomed behind him.

"There."

Bai Baoshan was the first to notice the anomaly on the lake, and pointed it with his fat finger.

"It was Tangshan; he had an epiphany."

Zhilin was the first to recognize the figure shrouded in mist in the lake and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"What high comprehension! And his boxing style, it seems gentle but is not lacking in power, it seems contradictory but is very unified at its core."

"It can also draw upon the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth. What's even more remarkable is that this water-walking technique—it doesn't even require the use of soul power. How is that possible?"

With his keen observation skills, Meng Shenji naturally noticed a detail that Dugu Yan had not paid attention to before: although Tang Shan's fists and feet were filled with powerful soul power and blood, when he actually practiced martial arts in the Great Lake, his footwork did not carry the slightest fluctuation of soul power.

Boom!

The roar grew louder and louder, and the whirlpool in the water had formed a miniature waterspout, engulfing Tang Shan and creating a mist that blended with the vortex of energy around him, making the sound even more magnificent.

At this moment, the increasingly loud noise finally startled the students in the dormitory building. They all poked their heads out of the windows and looked out curiously.

“Observe carefully, but do not make a sound. If you can gain something from it, it may greatly benefit your future spiritual practice.”

Meng Shenji's voice was like muffled thunder, echoing throughout the dormitory area. Surprisingly, despite its loudness, it didn't reach the vicinity of the lake at all.

"This kid has also grasped the power of will."

Zhilin was somewhat astonished. To comprehend the will at such a young age, he couldn't imagine how quickly his strength would increase after breaking through to the Title Douluo level.

"Yes, and this sudden enlightenment also seems to be related to willpower, and his willpower is still increasing."