Training Body Soul Masters, guidance and sparring

In the spacious Training Ground, boys and girls of varying heights and ages stood side by side, their knees slightly bent, their hands clasped as if holding a ball, their bodies moving rhythmically with each breath.

With his hands behind his back, Tang Shan scanned the Standing Stake postures of the crowd with piercing eyes. Occasionally, his fingertips would tap, and a barely perceptible force would precisely strike their shoulders, necks, waists, and hips. Their bodies would then adjust slightly, their shoulders and backs would sink, their waists and abdomens would tighten, and their Standing Stake postures would become more rounded and harmonious.

The group of children before them were the Body Martial Soul Master that Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi had gathered on the continent. The reason Tang Shan only taught the younger ones and almost none of the older ones was because he only did it incidentally and didn't really want to become a teacher, so as not to waste too much time.

After a quick glance at their Standing Stake, Tang Shan nodded in approval. Overall, it was quite good—after all, the Body Martial Soul is a part of the body, so these kids' physical aptitude was at least guaranteed.

Xue Qinghe remained silent by Tang Shan's side until Tang Shan finished his inspection and turned to leave the Training Ground. Only then did he speak up, "Would you like to take a look at Tai Fen, who has a dual-wielding martial Martial Soul, and Bo Te, who has a dual-leg Martial Soul?"

Tang Shan nodded. "Okay."

The two then moved to a lush grove of trees, where they saw Golden Crocodile Douluo standing with his hands behind his back, intently instructing two teenagers. The two teenagers had already displayed some of the extraordinary abilities that should be present in their Body Martial Soul. Tai Fen's hands were twice the size of an ordinary person's, while Bo Te's legs were straight and thick, with clear muscle lines protruding beneath his skin.

"Attack with both palms doesn't mean only using your palms; it means engaging all your muscles and fascia together," Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice was steady as he first instructed Tai Fen, then turned to Bo Te, "And you, the core of a double-leg attack lies in the waist."

"Whether it's a front kick or a side kick, the waist is the pivot point and must be absolutely stable."

Now that Golden Crocodile Douluo's Internal Martial Arts cultivation has reached the Transformed Force, he is worthy of being called a Grandmaster. Naturally, it wouldn't be a big problem for him to guide two ordinary Soul Master in cultivating Internal Martial Arts.

Tang Shan and Xue Qinghe stood quietly to the side, watching for a moment. The two practiced with great care and precision, and although their moves still showed obvious signs of being crafted, their progress in such a short time was already quite remarkable. However, Tang Shan immediately noticed a problem: their attention was always unconsciously diverted during their practice, and they were not fully focused on their cultivation.

When Golden Crocodile Douluo saw Xue Qinghe and Tang Shan approaching, he immediately stopped their cultivation.

"Oh, greetings to the esteemed Your Highness, thank you for your guidance!" Bo Te, a very cheerful person, greeted Xue Qinghe with a smile and a cupped-hand salute.

Tai Fen remained silent, only nodding slightly to Xue Qinghe as a sign of respect.

Xue Qinghe smiled and nodded in response, then turned to Tang Shan beside him and introduced him to the two, saying, "This is Tang Shan, also a Body Soul Master with extraordinary talent. I've asked him to give you some pointers, hoping you'll both benefit from it."

"A genius Body Soul Master? I don't believe it!" Bo Te's tone remained cheerful, and even though it carried a hint of doubt, it sounded like he was joking, so it didn't offend anyone.

Tai Fen remained silent, though a clear displeasure flashed in his eyes. It was obvious that he harbored great doubts about Xue Qinghe's high regard for Tang Shan.

Seeing this, Xue Qinghe subtly raised an eyebrow at Tang Shan, the meaning in her eyes was crystal clear: Look, someone is questioning you.

Their talent deserves a good comeback; we should at least give them a good slap in the face, right?

Tang Shan completely ignored Xue Qinghe's attempt to stir things up, and instead looked at the two of them, asking curiously, "What level of Soul Power do you have now?"

"Thirteen years old, just broke through Level 20!" Bo Te answered loudly with a grin.

Tai Fen then uttered a few words in a deep voice. "15 years old, level 25."

Upon hearing this, Tang Shan was slightly surprised, not because he thought their Soul Power was too low, but rather because it was too high. You see, the true talent of Body Martial Soul usually only appears after the Second Awakening. The fact that they could cultivate at such a speed before the Second Awakening shows that, as Xue Qinghe said, they are indeed good seedlings.

"Brother, what level are you?" Bo Te was very familiar with Tang Shan and didn't take Xue Qinghe's introduction to him seriously at all. In his opinion, he was the one with the most outstanding talent. If he had learned the cultivation method of this Internal Martial Arts earlier, he would have become a true Soul Master genius long ago.

"I just broke through level 30," Tang Shan replied with a smile.

Bo Te looked Tang Shan up and down for a moment, then nodded seriously. "Indeed a genius! Brother, you're eighteen, right? To have cultivated to the Soul Elder is quite impressive. However, you're probably still a bit behind me. I estimate I'll reach Soul Elder by the time I'm fifteen or sixteen."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe immediately turned his head away, barely managing to suppress his laughter; the Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression also became very strange.

It can only be said that Tang Shan's extraordinary development of his Body Martial Soul, coupled with the effect of Soul Power promoting physical growth and the transformation of his physique by Internal Martial Arts, made his appearance extremely deceptive.

Tang Shan glanced at the sky, then suddenly remembered he still had business to attend to with Dugu Bo. He decided not to waste any more time there and smiled at Bo Te, replying, "Just as Your Highness described, I am indeed a genius Body Soul Master, and I am here to guide you. If you don't believe me, you can try."

"Really?" Bo Te's playful smile vanished, and he was no longer the carefree person he had been before; his eyes became somewhat serious.

Although he was somewhat carefree, he wasn't stupid. Since Xue Qinghe had specifically invited him to guide them, Tang Shan must possess extraordinary abilities in some aspect; it couldn't simply be a matter of high Soul Power Level. Moreover, as a Body Soul Master, he had to admit that the cultivation of Body Martial Soul was vastly different from other Martial Soul. Soul Power Level alone couldn't possibly determine a Body Soul Master's cultivation talent.

"Your name is Tang Shan, right? Then I'll call you A- A Shan! Since His Highness says you're qualified to instruct us, then today, let me see for myself!"

Tang Shan's lips twitched slightly. "What kind of nickname is 'A Shan'?"

As soon as Bo Te finished speaking, he couldn't wait to launch his attack.

Suddenly, his legs swelled up, his muscles instantly bulged like cast iron, and his clear lines were taut. Two yellow Soul Ring rose from his feet, especially the second Yellow Soul Ring, which was surrounded by a faint purple aura, indicating that its age was not far from a thousand years.

Since the Body Martial Soul has the advantage of absorbing Soul Ring beyond the average age, Xue Qinghe and Golden Crocodile Douluo naturally wouldn't miss it. When they sent people to hunt Soul Ring for Bo Te, they tried to select Soul Ring that were as close as possible to the upper limit of what he could withstand.

As for why they only sent someone to help him hunt for Soul Ring, instead of having Golden Crocodile Douluo, or Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo accompany him personally, it's not that everyone can be like Tang Shan, worthy of such vigorous cultivation by the Spirit Hall. An ordinary Soul Master genius is not worth the Spirit Hall's attention at all. What they truly value are only those who are like children of the times, born to be strong.

In the previous era, such figures might have been Tang Hao or Bibi Dong; but in their eyes, this era is Tang Shan.

Looking at the changes in Bo Te's legs, Tang Shan couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion; it had been a long time.

Since his Body Martial Soul and body have completely merged, even if he activates his Martial Soul, his body will not change. In other words, his body is in a state of Martial Soul Possession at all times.

Seeing Tang Shan standing still, his body showing no signs of distress, Bo Te frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Aren't you going to activate your Martial Soul?"

Tang Shan smiled and shook his head, then raised his hand to Bo Te, saying casually, "Attack. I don't need to use my Soul Skill to deal with you."

Bo Te clearly failed to grasp the meaning behind Tang Shan's words, only perceiving them as blatant contempt. A flash of anger crossed his face, but he didn't hesitate any longer. He stomped his thick thighs on the ground with a loud thud, the ground trembling slightly beneath his feet. Using this momentum, he shot forward like an arrow, charging towards Tang Shan with incredible speed.

Go.

Tai Fen, standing to the side, also showed a hint of indifference on his face. His large hands were already clenched, clearly indicating that he was also very dissatisfied with Tang Shan's dismissive attitude.

In the blink of an eye, Bo Te had rushed to Tang Shan's side, his right leg like a steel whip that had been gathering power for a long time, carrying a piercing whistling wind, and fiercely swept towards Tang Shan's waist and abdomen.

Tang Shan remained calm and unhurried, simply taking a half-step back to the side, then bending his right knee and raising it to precisely strike Bo Te's side. A dull thud rang out, and the two energies instantly spread outwards.

Call!

As soon as Bo Te's right leg landed, his left leg followed immediately, faster and more powerful, sweeping straight towards Tang Shan's head. Clearly, after their initial exchange, he had discerned that Tang Shan was no ordinary opponent, and thus he was now attacking without holding back.

Bang!

Facing this attack, Tang Shan lightly touched the ground with his toes, slightly turned his body, and steadily met the attack with a high kick, once again neutralizing Bo Te's offensive. The moment their legs collided, Bo Te felt an incomparably powerful force surge up his leg bones, causing him to stagger slightly. Tang Shan, on the other hand, steadily regained his footing, still wearing a faint smile on his face, his breathing completely undisturbed.

Bo Te had completely abandoned his previous underestimation, his brow furrowed deeply. He instantly understood: if the first encounter could be a coincidence, then this second time, Tang Shan's continued use of leg techniques to deflect his leg attacks was unmistakably clear.

So you don't have a dual-legged Body Martial Soul, specializing in leg attacks? Then I'll defeat you in your most proficient area!

What arrogance! But Tang Shan's composure and ease in those two simple exchanges left him no choice but to believe it.

Meanwhile, Xue Qinghe had quietly slipped up to Golden Crocodile Douluo's side at some point, lowered his voice, and asked curiously, "Grandpa Golden Crocodile, I noticed that the two of them weren't very focused when they were cultivating just now. What's going on?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo first quietly released a wisp of Soul Power to isolate the two voices, and then slowly responded, "These two lads, although their aptitude for Internal Martial Arts is average, have an extraordinary ability to comprehend combat. Bo Te's continuous leg strikes are highly disciplined and enough to suppress opponents who get close to him; Tai Fen's heavy punches also carry a savage and domineering intent, and it is estimated that he is not far from condensing the embryonic form of will."

Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face. "Then does that mean Tai Fen will be able to break through to the Hidden Force soon?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head calmly. "Xiao Xue, you're overthinking it. I've said it before, their talent in Internal Martial Arts is only average. Even if they really condense the rudiments of will, they can't possibly reach the Hidden Force."

"If that's the case, then Grandpa, why don't you remind them, or give them a good scolding to make them settle down?"

Xue Qinghe was somewhat puzzled.

"Even if I, an old man, beat these two lads, they might not be convinced. Relying on long cultivation time to defeat young people, what kind of skill is that?" Golden Crocodile Douluo said, turning his gaze to Tang Shan, who was fighting not far away, his voice carrying a hint of mockery, "Why not let them see for themselves what a true genius is, let them see the gap between themselves and a true genius."

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