Chapter 105: Progress of the Marrow Cleansing Secret Method, Saving the Black-Haired Girl, and Head-on Collision with the Dreadclaw Bear
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The Dark Demon Tiger was like a bolt of black lightning cutting across the sky, enveloped in a suffocating aura of ferocity. In the blink of an eye, it crossed several feet and pounced toward Tang Shan.
Its massive tiger paw tore through the air, emitting a piercing, teeth-grinding whistle. With enough power to shatter metal and stone, it aimed straight for Tang Shan's head.
Boom!
A loud explosion echoed through the forest. Before Tang Shan's iron-pot-sized fist could even make contact, a highly compressed air cannon shot out first. This miniature air cannon accurately bombarded the Dark Demon Tiger's body, while his right hand was raised like a spirit snake. With a flick and a sink of his wrist, that seemingly casual twist completely neutralized the immense force carried by the tiger's paw in a fraction of a second.
It must be said that the boost provided by the Manifestation of Heaven and Earth to Tang Shan was truly immense. Combined with his Internal Martial Arts, which had already reached the level of Perfection, the Dark Demon Tiger—which even an ordinary Spirit Ancestor would need to go all-out to handle—was like a helpless kitten in Tang Shan's hands.
Rich dark elements permeated the tiger's surroundings like ink. In the blink of an eye, the tiger split into three. Two Clones, identical to the original, appeared out of thin air and attacked Tang Shan's throat and heart respectively.
Faced with this deadly pincer attack, Tang Shan's response was simple and plain.
His left hand swept out, carrying a fierce gale that sent one Clone flying several meters away. His right leg followed with a horizontal sweep, unleashing an extremely savage force from his nearly four-meter-tall body, kicking the other Clone into a cloud of black mist before it could even cry out.
Roar!
The Dark Demon Tiger, still unwilling to give up, opened its blood-stained maw. Rich black light frantically gathered in its mouth, and at the same time, the forelimb held by Tang Shan's left hand was also wrapped in dark elements, attempting to break free and counterattack.
Faced with this Vicious Beast that still hadn't realized the gap between them, a trace of disdain flashed in Tang Shan's eyes, followed by a thunderous shout.
The air seemed to be instantly sucked away. Tang Shan's chest expanded rapidly, and then the air mass, condensed to the extreme, was violently expelled like a dragon spitting a pearl, exploding right in the Dark Demon Tiger's face.
The rolling sound waves echoed in the forest like thunder. The Soul Power surging within the Dark Demon Tiger was instantly scattered, and its massive body suddenly fell into a stupor. Its eyes were filled with confusion, as if it had forgotten where it was.
Tang Shan's massive arm followed through with a counter-grab, directly pinning the Dark Demon Tiger to the ground. He then sat heavily on the tiger's back, covering its spine's vital point with one large hand. Closing his eyes, he carefully felt the faint rumbling coming from within its body with every breath.
Purr, purr!
Roar!
The Dark Demon Tiger came to its senses in extreme pain and struggled desperately. Its claws scraped two deep pits into the ground in vain, but it couldn't shake off the pressure that felt like a mountain.
Every tremor of its spine, every resonance of its internal organs, even the throbbing deep within its bone marrow, and the texture of its muscles when exerting force—none of it could escape Tang Shan's perception.
Truly a rare Treasure Trove.
At some point, Tang Shan's hands had grown a circle thicker. Dark green tendons, like a layer of indestructible armor, covered them, and his First Soul Skill quietly lit up beneath his feet.
Relying on the "Seeing God" level of meticulous control from his First Soul Skill, Tang Shan clearly captured every subtle change within the Dark Demon Tiger's body. The minute rhythms of its muscles, the trajectory of its Qi and blood flow, the opening and closing resonance of its internal organs—everything was taken into his heart, becoming the foundation for creating the Marrow Cleansing Secret Method.
Swish, swish, swish!
The Dark Demon Tiger's hind legs dug frantically into the ground, trying to prop up its upper body, but in the face of Tang Shan's absolute strength, all of this was futile.
"Alright, alright, I've felt enough."
Seeing the other party struggling endlessly, Tang Shan shook his head helplessly and stood up from the tiger's back.
Bang!
The Dark Demon Tiger exerted force with all four limbs at once, creating a dull sound on the ground, and then, without looking back, turned into a black shadow and darted into the depths of the dense Star Dou Great Forest.
"How does it feel?" Snake Lance Douluo asked.
Tang Shan didn't answer immediately but took a deep breath, guiding the airflow to travel through his body. The control of his First Soul Skill instantly retracted inward. He carefully manipulated his internal organs and muscles, simulating the frequency he had just perceived, and triggered a whole-body resonance.
Purr! Rumble!
A low, muffled sound like a tiger's roar came from Tang Shan's body. That resonant force traveled along his Meridians, penetrating deep into his bones, down to the deepest part of his bone marrow.
A strange tingling sensation emerged from within his bones, making Tang Shan's brows knit slightly.
The sound paused slightly, then his muscles and internal organs roared again, this time more violently.
The sound waves conducted deep within his body, beginning a deep-level tempering of his bones. Streams of majestic Qi and blood accompanied the sound waves, seeping into the bone marrow like a trickling stream, providing slow and precise nourishment.
Marrow Cleansing is the most tedious yet most critical step in Internal Martial Arts practice, consisting of two stages:
First, through high-intensity resonance tempering, to refine the bone marrow, removing Impurities, and making it as pure as gold and jade;
Second, through deep Qi and blood nourishment, to allow the purified bone marrow to refill and strengthen.
These two alternating and cycling processes are the core essence of the Body Cultivator's practice. Only when the bone marrow cannot be further refined, and Qi and blood can no longer make it grow, can this stage of cultivation be considered truly successful, reaching the realm of Perfection in Internal Martial Arts.
Hu!
Exhaling the breath within his body slowly, a trace of joy appeared on Tang Shan's face: "It's almost there. I can start practicing, but I still need to observe the internal movements of more Soul Beasts."
"Alright, then we will roam a bit more in the Star Dou Great Forest and return in a few days." Snake Lance Douluo quickly made the decision.
"There is a thousand-year Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear here. I've pinned it down for you, come and perceive it."
"This is a Lightning Leopard, with a cultivation level close to ten thousand years. Its organ function is extremely strong, its breathing is like thunder. Come and feel it, see if it helps much."
Over the next few days, the two fell into a fixed routine. Every day they searched for suitable Soul Beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest. If the strength was average, Tang Shan would handle it himself; if the strength was formidable, Snake Lance Douluo would directly take action to control it for Tang Shan to observe.
During this period, Tang Shan's application of his Second Soul Ability became increasingly handy. The enlarged body was no different from when he wasn't using the Soul Ability, moving as easily as his own arm.
Roar!
A heaven-shaking roar suddenly came from the distant forest. Snake Lance Douluo's mental force swept out instantly, and his brows couldn't help but furrow.
"Senior Yu, what's wrong?" Noticing the change in the other's expression, Tang Shan asked.
"There is a thousand-year cultivation Dreadclaw Bear chasing a young girl. That girl is too bold, daring to come to the Star Dou Great Forest alone. Could she have gotten separated from her family?"
A flash of inspiration suddenly crossed Tang Shan's mind, and an inexplicable sense of déjà vu arose.
This scene, where had he seen it before?
Snake Lance Douluo didn't know Tang Shan's thoughts, grabbed him, and his figure moved like lightning, rushing rapidly in the direction the girl was fleeing.
Hu!
Ahead, a black-haired girl was holding a small yellow cat, her figure wrapped in a green airflow, condensing a large fireball in her hand, continuously bombarding the behemoth chasing closely behind.
However, the fireball landed on the Dreadclaw Bear's dark gold fur, only scorching it slightly, without causing any substantial damage.
This Dreadclaw Bear possessed part of the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear's Bloodline.
Although it hadn't inherited that indestructible defense, it had inherited part of the Dreadclaw's power that could tear the World apart.
Like a moving artificial hill, the Dreadclaw Bear stared greedily at the girl fleeing in front.
The vigorous life force on the girl had a fatal temptation for it. It instinctively sensed that as long as it ate her, it would highly likely be able to complete its evolution.
This desire for evolution, originating from the depths of its Bloodline, made it ignore the deep-seated fear and submission inherent in its Bloodline.
The scenery around them retreated rapidly. Guided by Snake Lance Douluo, Tang Shan soon saw that thrilling scene.
It was a delicate-looking black-haired girl, wearing a neat outfit that outlined her slender and graceful figure. Although her appearance could not be described as a peerless beauty, she possessed a kind of enduring, reassuring beauty, and a transcendent, ethereal temperament between her brows.
She held the little yellow cat in her arms, dodging and maneuvering under the pursuit of the Dreadclaw Bear. Even though danger was close at hand, her expression remained calm.
Two yellow Soul Rings pulsed at her feet, and large fireballs continuously erupted from her palms. Although they couldn't hurt the enemy, they slightly hindered the Dreadclaw Bear's pace.
"You wait here, I'll go and fish that girl over." Snake Lance Douluo instructed and was about to make a move, but was stopped by Tang Shan.
"Senior, let me do it. It just so happens that I can use this Dreadclaw Bear to test my true strength. I couldn't beat that Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear before, but this one shouldn't be a problem."
"Alright, I will pay attention in the dark, be careful yourself."
Receiving permission, Tang Shan jumped down from the tree without hesitation, and two purple Soul Rings rose simultaneously beneath his feet.
His body expanded rapidly during the fall, and by the time he crashed to the ground, he had turned into a little giant nearly four meters tall.
"Come over here!"
Tang Shan gave a loud shout, his voice like a bell. He took big strides, rushing toward the Dreadclaw Bear that was running wildly. His arms swelled rapidly while running, and the knotted tendons bulged like the roots of an old tree. Qi and blood surged within his body, and with him as the center, a scorching heat wave spread to the surroundings.
Crackle!
Tang Shan charged straight ahead, ignoring the bushes in front of him, and forcibly carved out a twisted path in the forest.
The black-haired girl heard the call, her eyes flashed, and her slender body turned nimbly, rapidly approaching Tang Shan's direction.
Who is she? Wind and fire dual attributes? Is it a dual attribute attached to a Beast Spirit, or a rare twin spirits? She is also holding a big yellow cat—
There doesn't seem to be this character in the original Douluo work. Perhaps, this is a hidden Genius not mentioned in the original work. Being a Great Soul Master at such an age, there really is always someone better than the best. The original work of Douluo Continent is but a glimpse of this vast World.
Thoughts flashed in his mind, and in reality, the battle was on the verge of breaking out.
The black-haired girl brushed past Tang Shan, leaving a faint, fresh fragrance.
Tang Shan didn't get distracted but accelerated again, crashing into the Dreadclaw Bear chasing from behind.
Bang!
A body of nearly four meters, also full of explosive muscles. The first collision between the man and the bear had no fancy techniques, only the most primitive and pure test of strength.
The air was squeezed to the point of shattering at the moment of contact, and the distorted air waves kicked up falling leaves across the sky. The earth could not bear the immense force of both sides, being stepped into deep pits, and countless cracked patterns spread wildly to the surroundings.
"Roar!"
"Come again!"
The man and the bear roared at the same time, their Qi and blood boiling simultaneously at this moment. The physical bodies containing boundless power launched a charge at each other again without reservation.
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