Gaze and you will become stronger: starting from Doupo

Jiang Han calmly surveyed the area ahead, his words, filled with supreme authority and indifference, fell to the ground. With a flick of his sleeve, ripples spread through the surrounding space, enveloping everyone present.

In an instant, everyone, including the Demon King and other sect leaders, as well as the elders of the Stone Clan, felt a blur before their eyes. Their bodies seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force, and the surrounding scenery changed rapidly, as if they had traveled through a time tunnel, disappearing from their original spot.

The imperial city is divided into an inner city and an outer city, with a clear boundary between them, separated by a huge light curtain. The light curtain is inscribed with countless complex runes and exudes a powerful restrictive force to prevent people from the outer city from entering the inner city at will.

The outer city is a collection of tribes, with thousands of tribes of different surnames and sizes living there. Most of these tribes are descendants of sinners or weaker groups, and their lives are relatively difficult. Many of them have to fight on the front lines to obtain some meager resources.

The inner city, though much smaller than the outer city, is home to several royal families, including long-established clans like the Jin family. Because the descendants of the legendary ancestors of the inner city have lived there since birth, enjoying the best resources and treatment, it is far more prosperous than the outer city. Markets abound, the streets are bustling with activity, and all sorts of rare treasures are readily available. Powerful cultivators are everywhere, and the air is thick with rich spiritual energy.

A strong wind howled, stirring up the winds and clouds over the capital, and a huge storm was quietly brewing.

Jiang Han led the group, covering tens of thousands of miles with each step. Their figures traversed the void, leaving fragments of space flying wherever they passed. The sun, moon, and stars seemed to revolve around them, creating a magnificent and awe-inspiring scene that exuded a chilling pressure. Everything around them became blurred, with only the whistling wind in their ears.

"My benefactor, what... what is your cultivation level?" The stone clan elder stammered, his face filled with shock as he looked at the rapidly changing scenery around him. The opponent had created such an astonishing celestial phenomenon with just a single step; such power far exceeded his comprehension. In all his years, he had never seen such a powerful being.

In the blink of an eye, they appeared on a vast expanse of land above the inner city.

Below, dragons and snakes rise from the land, unicorns lie on the mountains, and phoenixes fly over the cliffs, creating a scene of auspicious energy, just like a fairyland.

Of course, the so-called dragons and snakes are not real dragons and snakes, but huge mountain ranges. These huge mountain ranges, like the spine of heaven and earth, meander and rise, one after another, side by side, shrouded in celestial white mist, like sleeping dragons and snakes, exuding a majestic aura.

Those towering mountains, reaching into the clouds, resemble crouching unicorns, shrouded in wisps of purple mist, covered with all sorts of exotic flowers and rare herbs, including thousand-year-old lingzhi mushrooms and nine-grade immortal lotuses, exuding an aura of peace and holiness.

The cliffs are incredibly steep, resembling phoenixes spreading their wings, exuding an otherworldly charm. Some cliff faces even have openings that emit colorful rays of light, like the wings of a phoenix, a breathtaking and magnificent sight.

This is one of the most famous royal family cave dwellings in the Imperial Pass. It belongs to the Jin family and is known as the Longevity Jin Mansion!
In the past, this place produced immortal beings, truly indestructible and eternally immortal. During the Immortal Ancient Era, this family was extremely powerful, shaking the heavens and myriad realms. Even now, it remains glorious and splendid, an existence that no one in the Imperial Pass dares to provoke.

Over the long years, no one has ever dared to cause trouble here. Even other royal families are unwilling to easily provoke the Jin family, lest they bring trouble upon themselves.

"Ancestor, please reconsider! This is forbidden territory of the Jin family. Once we enter, there will be no turning back!" Demon King stood behind Jiang Han, looking down at the idyllic landscape below, constantly urging him on. Fine beads of sweat had already formed on his forehead. He knew that stepping onto this land would mean a complete break with the Jin family, with unimaginable consequences.

The land stretched out vast and boundless, where ancient trees reached for the sky, their trunks so thick that it would take dozens of people to encircle them, their lush foliage blocking out the sun. Various divine birds and fierce beasts moved about in the forest, emanating powerful auras, clearly not ordinary creatures. In the sky, numerous divine birds and demonic birds soared high, coexisting harmoniously and dancing together, creating a scene of perfect harmony and vibrant life.

"Demon King, how dare you trespass into my Jin family's territory! Do you want to die?" Suddenly, a chilling shout came from the mountains below. The sound was like a thunderclap, making the surrounding air buzz.

As the shout subsided, a purple-gold monstrous ape leaped out of the mountain range. Standing a hundred feet tall, it resembled a small mountain, wielding a massive spear whose blade gleamed with a cold light, clearly incredibly sharp. Its appearance caused the earth to shake violently, uprooting the surrounding trees.

This ferocious ape's entire body was covered in gleaming purple fur, as if forged from the purest purple gold, shimmering with a metallic luster, and it was extremely ferocious. Its eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty light as it stared intently at the people in the void. Without a doubt, this was a primordial remnant species, with pure bloodline and immense power, its strength having already reached the peak of the Self-Slaying Realm.

At this moment, its enormous eyes were coldly fixed on the Demon King, radiating killing intent as if it wanted to devour him alive. In its eyes, the Demon King was nothing but an outsider who dared to trespass on the Jin family's territory; he was simply courting death.

"Ancestor, it is one of the Jin family's guardian beasts, named the Purple-Gold Divine Ape. It is powerful, has a violent temper, and is extremely difficult to deal with." Demon King glanced at the Purple-Gold Violent Ape and respectfully spoke to Jiang Han, his tone tinged with apprehension. He had fought this Purple-Gold Divine Ape before and knew its power. If he hadn't run away quickly, he would probably have already become its food.

Jiang Han nodded slightly, calmly gazing at the ferocious purple-gold divine ape ahead, his eyes devoid of any emotion. In his perception, not far ahead, there was an ancient defensive array, enveloping the core area of ​​the Jin family, emanating a powerful restrictive force to prevent outsiders from entering.

"Unauthorized intruders shall die!" The Purple-Gold Divine Ape roared in fury, feeling deeply insulted by being ignored. Its fierce roar subsided, and it suddenly raised its massive fist, smashing it through the void to create a huge black hole. With earth-shattering force, the fist hurtled towards Jiang Han and his group. Wherever the fist passed, the air was torn apart, the earth cracked, and countless trees were reduced to dust.

"Ignorant little fellow." Jiang Han glanced at the Purple-Gold Violent Ape indifferently, shook his head slightly, and then waved his sleeve. Instantly, an invisible force emanated from Jiang Han's sleeve, like ripples on a calm lake, instantly traversing thousands of miles and landing on the Purple-Gold Violent Ape.

A bloodcurdling scream echoed from afar, reverberating through the heavens. This powerful purple-gold ape was utterly utterly vulnerable before this invisible force. It coughed up blood, its massive body cracking like a kite with a broken string, and with a deafening roar, it was sent flying thousands of miles away, finally disappearing into the horizon, its fate unknown.

"My God, what kind of old monster has arrived!"

"This is the Jin family's guardian beast, the Purple-Gold Divine Ape! It is said that it has already reached the peak of the Self-Slaying Realm, and is only one step away from the Escape Realm. It is about to break through. But now, in front of this person, it is like a puppet being casually tossed around. What a difference this is! It is like the difference between heaven and earth!"

"Who exactly is he? Could he be the guy who threatened to expel the Jin family? Judging from his appearance, he seems to actually have the power to do so!"

"The people following him seem to be very powerful too! Besides the Demon King, I think I also see the Gluttonous King, the Old Celestial, and several other terrifying beings at the Transcendent Realm! This lineup is too luxurious!"

"Could these people be from another immortal family? Are they trying to compete with the Jin family for control of the Imperial Pass?"

"If that's really the case, then the Imperial Pass is truly about to undergo a major upheaval! I wonder who will ultimately emerge victorious in this struggle?"

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On the outskirts of the mountain range, powerful cultivators hidden in the shadows peeked out. They had originally come to watch the commotion, but they hadn't expected to witness such a shocking scene. Their faces were filled with astonishment, their gazes fixed on Jiang Han and his group, scrutinizing them and whispering amongst themselves. Their hearts were filled with curiosity and worry, wondering what astonishing move this mysterious expert would make next.

Ignoring the discussions of the onlookers, Jiang Han casually dealt with the Purple-Gold Violent Ape and then led the group slowly to the ancient formation.

This grand formation enveloped the core area of ​​the Jin family. Countless runes flickered across its surface, like stars in the night sky, radiating an ancient and powerful aura. When in operation, the formation emitted an indestructible defensive force, seemingly capable of withstanding any attack. It is said that this grand formation was personally set up by Jin Taijun, the ancestor of the Jin family, and contains supreme Dao power; for tens of thousands of years, no one has been able to forcibly break through it.

Boom!

Jiang Han slowly gathered power in his fists, and terrifying phenomena immediately appeared on their surfaces. Spatial ripples rolled and condensed on his fists, eventually transforming into the phantoms of thousands of ancient divine beasts. These beasts varied in form, including the legendary Four Divine Beasts—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—as well as rare divine birds and beasts such as Kunpeng, Qilin, and Phoenix. They let out deafening roars, surging forth with an aura capable of destroying heaven and earth, rushing towards the ancient formation.

Jiang Han's movements appeared slow, but each one contained boundless power. The surrounding space distorted violently because of his actions, groaning and creaking as if it were about to collapse at any moment. His eyes were calm and resolute, as if the ancient formation before him was nothing more than a thin sheet of paper that he could easily pierce at any time.

Demon King, Gluttonous King, and the others stood behind Jiang Han, feeling the terrifying aura emanating from his fist. Their faces turned pale, their hearts filled with shock. They could sense that the power contained in Jiang Han's punch far exceeded the realm of the Escape One Realm, reaching a level they couldn't comprehend. They had no doubt that even the Jin family's ancient formation might not be able to withstand this punch.

The Stone Clan members looked at Jiang Han with expectant eyes, hoping he could break the great formation, bring justice to their clan, and wash away the shameful stain of their blood. Shi Tian gripped Shi Yu's hand tightly, his eyes gleaming with excitement; he seemed to already see the day the Stone Clan would see the light of day again.

The cultivators hidden in the shadows held their breath, their eyes glued to the scene before them, afraid to miss a single moment. They knew that this next attack would determine the course of the battle. If Jiang Han could break through the formation, the Jin family's prestige would suffer an unprecedented blow; if he failed, he would likely pay a heavy price.

The atmosphere in the air grew increasingly heavy, as if frozen in time. Everyone's eyes were focused on Jiang Han's fists, awaiting that earth-shattering blow.

A deafening explosion resounded above the Jin family's cave, the sound like a thousand thunderclaps exploding simultaneously, shaking the entire Imperial Pass. After the explosion, a series of crisp cracking sounds followed, like shattered glass or breaking bones, sending chills down one's spine.

The ancient grand formation shattered instantly under Jiang Han's punch, which contained the power of the faith of all the heavens! Countless shimmering runes fell like meteors, tracing magnificent arcs in the air before finally dissipating into the world. The once indestructible light barrier was now covered with dense cracks, spreading like a spider web, before finally collapsing completely, turning into specks of light dust that drifted away with the wind.

It must be said that the aura flowing over this grand formation was indeed incredibly terrifying, and its defensive power was astonishing! As the formation patterns intertwined, it was as if ancient immortals were whispering, each rune containing powerful Dao energy, capable of withstanding a full-force attack from a peak-stage Transcendent Realm cultivator. If it weren't for the continuous flow of the power of faith from all heavens within Jiang Han's body, bolstering his fists, he truly wouldn't have been entirely confident of breaking through this formation so easily.

"Stop cultivating! Quick, get to the Jin family's cave! Something terrible has happened there!" Inside the Imperial Pass, a cultivator who was in seclusion was awakened by the earth-shattering commotion. Without even bothering to straighten his clothes, he flew towards the Jin family's cave, shouting to his companions. (End of Chapter)