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

Black water surged from Xu Siyue's body, making a muffled roar as it rushed forward. In an instant, it transformed into an invisible water shield, steadily blocking Tang Shan's swung fist.

The fierce force struck the water shield, but it disappeared without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea. It was completely unable to break through that seemingly soft but actually incredibly tough barrier.

Whoosh!

The calm water shield suddenly began to spin rapidly, an invisible vortex churning wildly, and a terrifying suction force was suddenly generated, as if to pull Tang Shan's fist and his entire arm into the vortex.

"Such exquisite control of soul skills."

Tang Shan secretly praised himself. He suddenly withdrew his brute force from the water and, relying on his keen perception at the level of "Transformation of Strength," he slightly twisted his hands, following the swirling current, and pulled them out of the invisible vortex like an eel.

Xu Siyue's eyes narrowed. This was the first time someone had been able to break through the Xuanming Vortex entanglement derived from his Xuanming Power so easily using skill.

In normal combat, even if someone manages to break free, they usually rely on brute force to tear themselves apart, or they use teleportation or other movement skills to escape. No one has ever been able to do it so effortlessly.

After freeing his hands, Tang Shan turned and circled around to Xu Siyue's side, his large fist carrying a strong wind as he slammed it down towards Xu Siyue's ribs.

At the same time, he also used his powerful and domineering will for the first time in a battle against an opponent of the same level.

Magnificent, unrestrained, domineering! Powerful, mighty, boundless!

A terrifying will, as if it were a tangible force, clung to his fists and feet, carrying a suffocating sense of oppression. In an instant, it suffocated his brain.

Xu Siyue's breath hitched for a moment, then her eyes suddenly shone with a brilliant golden light!

His fourth soul ring suddenly shone brightly, and a dense black light shot into the sky, emanating a terrifying aura like a tsunami from his body.

Fourth Soul Skill: Mysterious Tortoise Armor—!

Black scales rapidly emerged and enlarged from beneath Xu Siyue's skin, causing his body to swell further. The tortoise shell on his back expanded wildly, instantly transforming into a massive suit of armor covering his entire body. The patterns on the armor shimmered with a dark luster, conveying an aura of indestructibility.

Boom!

Xu Siyue raised his hand, his heavy gauntlets precisely meeting Tang Shan's heavy punch. At the same time, he channeled his soul power, trying his best to shield Tang Shan's spirit from the impact of that savage will. His hands firmly held onto Tang Shan's increasingly savage fist. The stone slabs of the arena beneath his feet could not bear the weight, cracking everywhere, which showed the strength hidden in the punch.

Whoosh!

The invisible water suddenly condensed into a huge wave, which roared and swept in, forcefully pushing Tangshan's four-meter-tall, burly body back several meters.

The black water dissipated, and Tang Shan, now standing firmly on the ground, had a calm expression. Water droplets slid off his burly body and were then easily shaken off by an invisible force.

He gazed at Xu Siyue not far away, his eyes gradually sharpening. Perhaps at this moment, the battle was truly beginning.

The pitch-black water flowed around Xu Siyue's body, and the heavy armor did not reflect any sunlight, as if it were a deep sea that absorbed all light.

With the amplification of various soul skills, Xu Siyue's height has skyrocketed to 2.8 meters. Although she is still far from being as tall as Tang Shan, who is absurdly tall at 4 meters, at least she is no longer as insignificant as a child facing a giant.

……

"What an outrageous soul skill!"

Bai Baoshan stared in disbelief at Tang Shan, whose body had swelled up like a small mountain, his jaw almost dropping to the ground.

"If the opponent wasn't Xu Siyue, just based on the increased strength and weight after Tang Shan's physique increased, an ordinary Soul Master would basically not be able to withstand one punch from him."

Zhilin made the judgment easily, and when he finished speaking, even he himself was startled.

"So, this kid basically beat up the vast majority of Soul Masters like he was beating his own son?"

Bai Baoshan swallowed hard, somewhat incredulous.

"That's the truth, and I even suspect that this isn't Tangshan's full effort."

Meng Shenji looked at the distant battlefield, his tone calm.

……

Boom!

Almost simultaneously, Tang Shan and Xu Siyue charged toward each other, their figures creating two completely different gusts of wind, carrying earth-shattering momentum as they crashed into each other.

Tang Shan's savage power, unified by his will, coalesced into a single entity; wherever his fist struck, even the air seemed to groan.

All around Xu Siyue, the raging black water surged and churned under the influence of her spirit, its currents rushing and surging like a real river flowing backwards.

Tangshan is like a majestic mountain, determined to suppress the rushing river; and Xu Siyue is that surging river, determined to turn all obstacles in its path into its ceaseless waterway and crush them to dust.

The violent collision didn't produce the expected deafening roar; the immense power was quietly dissolved and swallowed up by the layers of black water. Even so, the sheer force of Tangshan's mountain-like body still made Xu Siyue feel a tightness in her chest and a surge of blood.

However, this is just the beginning.

Cutting through waves, going with the flow, nourishing silently, calming the ripples...

Tang Shan transformed the gentle moves of Wuji Fist into powerful yet exceptionally gentle forces, relentlessly attacking Xu Siyue.

Whoosh!

Tangshan's head, shoulders, elbows, hands, legs, and knees were all transformed into the most lethal weapons; each impact carried the force of a thousand kilograms.

The fierce blood and soul power amplified Tang Shan's physical qualities, and his will harmonized within them. As time went by, the power of each of Tang Shan's attacks was increasing wildly at a clearly perceptible speed.

The black water was stirred up and churned. Even though Xu Siyue tried her best to use her soul power to dissipate it, she was still grazed to the edge by Tang Shan's endless and stormy attacks.

Strands of domineering force drilled into his body, rampaging through it. If it weren't for his own strong physique and the amplification from his soul skills, he would probably already be seriously injured and unable to fight.

Even so, under Tangshan's airtight attack, despite the layers of protection from her fourth soul skill, Xuanming Turtle Armor, Xu Siyue's entire body was still bruised and battered, with a trace of blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.

The second soul ring, which had remained dormant, suddenly flashed. Amidst the surge of dense black light, Xu Siyue's figure vanished from Tang Shan's sight. Then, in the next moment, she appeared steadily at the edge of the arena, furthest from Tang Shan.

Second Soul Skill - Xuanming Transfer: Wherever the Xuan Water goes, that is where I will reach.

Breathing...breathing...

Because of the ensuing chaos, Tang Shan couldn't see his expression clearly, but from his violently heaving chest, he could clearly tell who was truly at a disadvantage just now.

Boom!

Tang Shan turned around again, unleashing his full soul power without reservation. His body was like an out-of-control heavy truck, carrying the force of thunder and lightning as he sped towards Xu Siyue. His massive iron fist was held at his waist, the wind whistling as it prepared to strike.

The jet-black water gathered behind Xu Siyue, transforming into a lifelike giant turtle with thick shells and fierce eyes. It also carried immense power and charged towards Tangshan.

The first soul ring beneath Tang Shan's feet suddenly flashed, and his arms, already incredibly thick due to his swollen body, underwent another astonishing transformation! Dark blue muscles bulged wildly, layer upon layer, instantly transforming his arms into the waist of an adult man. His five fingers, amplified by this terrifying growth, were comparable to hard rolling pins, with dark blue tendons coiling around them like gnarled roots of an old tree—a truly horrifying sight.

What does it mean to have arms as thick as a person's waist? And as thick as an adult man's waist! It can be said that at this moment, in the eyes of all the students below the stage, Tangshan was no different from a terrifying monster.

Boom!

The turtle-shaped mass of black water was easily shattered by Tang Shan's punch. The muffled thud as the turtle disintegrated made everyone's eardrums buzz. The ever-swirling, ever-growing black vortex, along with its terrifying suction force, was completely impervious to Tang Shan's god-like perception, offering no resistance whatsoever. With an instinctive adjustment of his strength, Tang Shan's fist, like a butterfly flitting through flowers, instantly pierced through the center of the vortex. His enormous palm tore through layers of black water, appearing before Xu Siyue's chest.

The second soul skill has a cooldown period, so Xu Siyue was unable to teleport again. He could only forcefully cross his hands in front of his chest, and the dark water swirled rapidly in his palms, turning into a small vortex, in an attempt to neutralize the immense power of Tang Shan's attack.

Whoosh! Bang!

The pitch-black vortex, as deep as an abyss, was as fragile as paper under Tang Shan's palm strike, offering no relief whatsoever.

Tang Shan's palm finally slammed heavily onto the black armor.

An immense force was poured in without reservation. This force did not explode outward, but rather crushed inward. It did not push Xu Siyue back even half a step, but instead forced him to stand firmly in place, without even the slightest room to move.

Click-clack!

A sharp, teeth-grinding crack suddenly rang out. On the tortoise shell beneath the fist, irregular protrusions trembled violently. Tang Shan clearly noticed that a fine crack had appeared on the tortoise shell beneath the fist, and this crack, like a spider web, quickly spread throughout his body.

Under Tang Shan's watchful gaze, the jet-black armor shattered with a deafening roar, transforming into streaks of dark light that coalesced behind Xu Siyue, forming a massive tortoise shell. However, compared to its previous deep luster, the shell's color was now noticeably duller.

A trickle of blood slowly flowed from the corner of Xu Siyue's mouth, but he remained calm and said indifferently, "I lost."

[P.S.: One chapter finished. Three chapters today, time to rest and sort out the plot. Extra chapter tomorrow.]

Chapter 146 The Declaration from Tangshan, the Cultivation of the Body Soul Master

A silence fell over the surroundings. Xu Siyue's clear words, "I lost," reached the ears of the audience members below the stage. The voice was not loud, but it was like a thunderclap.

They lost. The strongest student of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy lost to a freshman.

A Soul Master lost to a Second Ring Great Soul Master.

This result was both so unexpected and so perfectly natural.

Surprisingly, from a rational perspective, a Soul Master should never lose to a Great Soul Master, even if the opponent possesses the first and second thousand-year soul rings. After all, Xu Siyue also has two thousand-year soul rings, and the difference in soul power levels is like an insurmountable chasm. Furthermore, her martial soul is the Xuanming Turtle, a top-tier martial soul. She shouldn't lose under any circumstances.

Naturally, the entire battle was a head-on clash. Apart from the initial even match between the two, Tang Shan's relentless attacks from the back were extremely oppressive. Even those who hadn't experienced it firsthand couldn't help but feel fear due to the continuous assault. It was a crushing force of momentum and a lack of combat skills.

Despite being called a Soul Master, he was at a disadvantage throughout the entire process, except at the very beginning, and was in a passive defensive state. His failures seemed to be a matter of course.

Ouch!

After a brief silence came an overwhelming uproar and discussion. Compared to the shock of the battle, more students focused on other aspects.

"What is Tang Shan's second soul skill? How can his body become so big?"

"I don't know, but it's definitely a divine skill. Just think about it, if a beast spirit attack-type soul master activates this soul skill, their body will swell and their strength will suddenly increase. Wouldn't that be enough to crush their opponent?"

"And another thing, his first soul skill is also outrageous. Everyone knows how difficult the Xuanming Vortex derived from Xu Siyue's Xuanming Power is to entangle. Back when Xu Siyue broke through to level 30, he successfully used this soul skill to restrict the strongest person in our school at that time. If it weren't for his insufficient soul power, he probably could have become the strongest person among our students at that time."

"Even the senior with the Vajra White Tiger martial soul could be restrained, yet he couldn't restrain Tang Shan. It's truly outrageous."

"I only have one question now: are the differences between people really that great? Tang Shan is a Great Soul Master, yet he defeated a Soul Grandmaster. Is that reasonable?"

……

Seeing Xu Siyue voluntarily admit defeat, Tang Shan didn't say much. He walked to the center of the arena, his gaze sweeping over the students below. An invisible aura emanated from his body, subconsciously quieting the students down.

Tang Shan's spirit rings suddenly contracted, and his swollen body visibly shrank back inch by inch, his bones emitting soft crackling sounds. In just a few breaths, he returned to his original slender appearance. He raised his hand and took out a brand-new school uniform from his spirit tool, slowly and carefully putting it on. His fingertips gently smoothed the wrinkles at the hem of the uniform, and then the corners of his mouth slightly turned up, his voice clear and bright: "I am Tang Shan, a freshman, and I am very happy to join the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

This seemed like a greeting, but it also seemed like a declaration: I am a freshman, but I have already defeated all the students of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.

At this moment, the handsome young man bathed in the sunlight formed a stark contrast to the burly giant who had just shattered the gale and crushed the Soul Sect. The students stared blankly, unable to reconcile the two figures. After a long while, a chill crept up their spines and spread throughout their bodies. Only one thought remained in everyone's mind: "A true monster has arrived."

……

The two walked side by side on the wide school path.

Ning Guang glanced at Tang Shan beside him, his expression somewhat complicated.

Tangshan looked back curiously: "Is there a problem?"

He couldn't help but look at Tang Shan, whose appearance had changed drastically, again: "How did you do that?"

"This should be considered a special ability that comes with a special cultivation method."

Tang Shan touched his face, and with subtle alterations to his flesh and bones, his features were restored to their true appearance.

Even after defeating Xu Siyue, Tang Shan still underestimated the impact. If it weren't for his keen senses, who knows how many "poisonous hands" he would have suffered after leaving the ring. Fortunately, his internal martial arts have now reached the level of Huajin, and changing his appearance by slightly adjusting the arrangement of his flesh and bones is as simple as eating and drinking.

Therefore, he simply plunged into the crowd, using the brief disturbance to successfully escape the sight of a member of the police.

He still remembered the agreement he had made with Ning Guang. He first went to Qin Ming to report, and Qin Ming immediately counted him as having passed the practical course. He also told the three education committee members that he could arrange his practical courses freely from now on.

Only then did Tangshan realize that his actions had attracted the attention of three education commissioners. Tangshan wholeheartedly agreed that he would no longer have to attend practical classes. After all, he had already defeated the strongest students, so there was nothing to challenge in practical classes. He couldn't very well challenge the teacher, could he?

If someone challenges and defeats all the top-level teachers, does that mean the school teachers are incompetent?

If Tang Shan were to challenge a Heavenly Sovereign-level teacher, he would have to use his external soul bone and soul skills, which could cause considerable trouble if discovered by others.

Moreover, it's not so outrageous to fight a Soul Master who is a level above him, but challenging a Soul King is a bit too abnormal.

Getting back to the point, having confirmed that he had passed the practical training, Tang Shan didn't linger. He found Ning Guang in the crowd, pulled him away from the girl who had been bothering Yu Tianheng, and prepared to find a place to have a proper talk about the Ben Ti Sect.

"That's fine."

Ning Guang found a stone table with a long stone bench on each side, and the two sat facing each other.

"I knew you were strong, but your strength still exceeded my expectations and shattered my understanding of what a prodigy is."

Ning Guang sighed deeply, unable to contain his emotions.

"This is mainly because I have good luck with my appearance and the soul skills I've acquired are quite good."

Tangshan laughed it off, trying to fool people about his actual strength.

"That's true. Soul skills are acquired randomly; to obtain such an overpowered soul skill can only be described as incredibly generous!"

Ning Guang believed Tang Shan's explanation. After all, the soul skills that everyone can obtain by absorbing soul rings are random. He couldn't very well tell him that Tang Shan chose his own soul skills, which was obviously impossible. Why not just say that their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could be developed as a defensive martial soul?

"Alright, I want to have a thorough understanding of the physical martial soul."

After expressing his feelings, Ning Guang quickly steered the conversation back to the main point of their discussion.

Tang Shan's expression also became more serious.

"First of all, I can make it clear that the physical martial spirit is indeed worth cultivating, and this kind of martial spirit even has some mysteries that you have not yet discovered."

Ning Guang's eyes narrowed: "What do you mean by that?"

Tang Shan didn't speak, but instead mobilized his internal energy and blood to prepare to the limit.

Woohoo—