Gaze and you will become stronger: starting from Doupo

At this moment, it was clad in a set of cyan-gold armor, engraved with countless intricate patterns of ferocious beasts. Each pattern shimmered with a faint cyan light, exuding an aura of immortality. Even its face was completely covered by the armor's helmet, revealing only a pair of cold cyan eyes. These eyes were devoid of any emotion, filled only with intense killing intent, as it stared intently at the imposing man on the cauldron.

These two top-tier powerhouses from another dimension completely ignored the countless astonished gazes on the border battlefield, as if those cultivators were no different from ants. Each was utterly focused, their entire being concentrated on the other, their eyes burning with boundless killing intent, every inch of their skin taut, releasing a pressure powerful enough to tremble the heavens and earth. In their world, only each other existed; this duel across time and space was the sole focus.

Chi!
The supreme laws danced in the air like vibrant ribbons, weaving intricate and profound patterns. Their attacks were devoid of any frills, completely simplifying complexity; every punch and kick contained the true essence of the highest Dao. There were no earth-shattering displays, yet they carried a terrifying, unadorned power, as if a casual strike could shatter the universe and destroy eternity.

The imposing man, standing atop the cauldron of the Primordial Qi of All Things, moved with lightning speed, constantly traversing the void. Behind him, the Spiral Fruit manifested a myriad of phenomena; the enormous phantom of the fruit spun endlessly, spewing forth boundless lightning power, transforming into long rivers of lightning that extended forward with his every movement. His attacks were like a mighty river, relentless and powerful, each punch imbued with the dual power of nine-colored lightning and the Primordial Qi of All Things, delivered with unpredictable angles and overwhelming force, giving his opponent no chance to breathe.

The humanoid creature clad in azure-gold armor was not to be outdone, unleashing a series of powerful attacks to block. Its hands formed hand seals, countless symbols of law flying from its fingertips, tearing through the sky with an aura of annihilation, directly clashing with the imposing man's thunderous might and the cauldron forged from the primordial energy of all things. Its body shone with a brilliant azure light, and the ferocious beast patterns on its armor seemed to come alive, emitting silent roars that amplified its power, making each of its blocks carry the force of collapsing mountains.

The clash between the two had exceeded the limits of ordinary people's imagination. The energy shockwaves from each collision caused the spacetime beneath their feet to twist and shatter continuously. Even the long river of time that had spanned countless ages was violently shaking, and the direction of the river's flow became chaotic, as if it were about to break off and change course again at any moment! Countless blurry fragments of spacetime flashed and disappeared in the long river, which were the past and future affected by the aftershocks of their battle, a scene that was extremely terrifying.

"What...what era do they belong to? How can they possess such terrifying power!" In the alien camp, a general clad in black armor exclaimed in shock, his face filled with astonishment and fear. He had fought for countless years, witnessed the splendor of the Immortal Realm, and even felt the oppressive aura of King Anlan, but he had never seen such a mind-blowing battle—a fight across the river of time that could shake the very heavens and earth.

"Who are they? Where do they come from? Why have such beings never been recorded in the ancient texts of other realms?!" Another powerful figure from another realm was also filled with astonishment, staring intently at the scene of the interdimensional battle unfolding in the Heavenly Abyss, his heart filled with confusion and apprehension. The strength of these two powerful figures far exceeded his comprehension, leaving him feeling utterly powerless.

"Master, Senior Brother... he's so strong!" On the border battlefield, Little Dot stared with wide, round eyes, his little face filled with admiration and excitement. He tugged at Wu Fang's sleeve, pointing at the imposing figure riding on a cauldron in the alternate dimension battlefield, his voice filled with undisguised amazement, "Look, look! Senior Brother can unleash forbidden lightning from the heavens with a casual punch, and even such a huge monster was driven back by him!"

Wu Fang looked down at the little boy's excited expression, smiled, and reached out to pinch his cheek. His tone was gentle but carried a hint of expectation: "Don't be envious. Your potential is second to none. As long as you cultivate diligently, you will soon reach that realm, and even surpass them." His words were full of confidence, as if he had already foreseen the little boy's future glory.

The Gluttonous King, the Old Celestial, the Palace Master of the Immortal Palace, and other powerful beings who had lived for countless years were utterly dumbfounded. They had seen the silhouette of this majestic figure from afar in the Immortal Tomb, and were already awestruck then. But now, they truly witnessed this person's terrifying combat power. His effortless demeanor, his composure in controlling lightning and primordial energy, and his fearlessness in the face of a powerful foe were simply indescribable! They exchanged glances, each seeing deep apprehension and a hint of relief in the other's eyes—fortunately, this being was on the side of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Meng Tianzheng, Wang Changsheng, and the other supreme beings were also stunned, staring blankly at the battle unfolding in that alternate dimension within the Heavenly Abyss. They had dedicated their lives to pursuing the pinnacle of the Great Dao, believing themselves to have touched the limits of the world. Yet, witnessing this battle that transcended time and space, they realized that what they knew was but a drop in the ocean. This scene was truly awe-inspiring, giving them a completely new understanding of the word "strong," filling their hearts with reverence and longing.

The ancient texts contain scattered records of a similar interdimensional war that occurred during the Immortal Ancient Era. It is said that the Seven Kings of the Immortal Ancient Era clashed with immortal beings from another realm in the river of time. However, that battle was so ancient that only a handful of people were fortunate enough to witness it, and the records are vague. Now, however, this great war is clearly presented before everyone's eyes—not only are these cultivators from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths guarding the Imperial Pass witnessing it, but millions of troops from the other realm have also witnessed it. This will undoubtedly become a legend passed down through the ages, deeply imprinted on the souls of every witness.

"Grandmaster, could you... could you go and help Father?" Looking at the two still fiercely battling in the alternate dimension battlefield, Ye Qingxian's delicate face showed obvious anxiety and worry. She couldn't help but gently shake Wu Fang's arm, her voice tinged with pleading. Although she knew her father was strong, seeing the terrifying combat power unleashed by that azure-gold armored creature, she couldn't help but feel a pang of fear for him.

"This... cough cough..." Upon hearing Ye Qingxian's request, Wu Fang immediately coughed twice, his eyes darting around slightly. He quickly regained his composure, patted her shoulder reassuringly, and said, "Don't worry, although that creature is powerful, it's no match for little Ye. Your father has experienced battles a hundred times more dangerous than this. This situation is no challenge for him." His tone was confident, as if everything was under control.

"That's good. As long as Father is alright." Hearing Wu Fang's words, Ye Qingxian patted her chest gently, breathed a sigh of relief, and the weight on her heart seemed to finally be lifted, a relieved smile appearing on her face.

"Time Flies!" Suddenly, the pupils of the immortal powerhouse from the other realm contracted sharply, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He clearly saw that in the battlefield of the other dimension, the two figures, in the midst of their fierce battle, had simultaneously activated the most terrifying law of time in the world! In the battlefield of the other dimension, a faint golden light flowed over the fist of the imposing man, the light containing the aura of time. With each punch, it seemed to accelerate the flow of time, and wherever it passed, the void rapidly aged and decayed; while under the feet of the creature in azure-gold armor, silver light patterns appeared. As the light patterns flowed, they carried the mystery of time reversal. With each step, the shattered void was slowly repaired, and the power of the attack was slowed down.

Their punches and kicks rippled with light and surged with the power of time itself, reaching the pinnacle of strength. With every movement, they shattered all things, their laws weaving a web that churned the surrounding spacetime into chaos. Their figures flickered constantly as time accelerated and reversed, sometimes appearing aged, sometimes youthful. Gradually, their forms became intertwined, fists clashing, laws colliding, as if merging into one, fiercely battling in the void, locked in a protracted and indestructible struggle.

boom!
Finally, after a violent collision, the imposing figure, like a celestial emperor, seized the fleeting opportunity. He gripped the edge of the cauldron tightly with one hand, while the other pointed towards the spiral fruit floating nearby. With a low shout, he activated the primal power of both objects. In an instant, the Cauldron of All Things' Primordial Qi and the Spiral Fruit simultaneously erupted with dazzling light. The Primordial Qi gushing from the cauldron's mouth and the lightning power released by the fruit intertwined and merged, forming a pillar of azure-gold energy. The imposing man pushed with both hands, slamming this pillar of light, imbued with the power of both objects, fiercely into the being protected by the azure-gold battle armor!

"Boom—!" A violent explosion rang out simultaneously in both timelines, and the energy shockwave spread out like a tsunami, scattering the chaotic air currents of the alternate timeline battlefield.

Amidst a deafening tremor, the azure-gold armored creature suddenly coughed up a mouthful of azure blood, which transformed into specks of azure light in the air, carrying a pungent, fishy stench. Its body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing violently into a spatial barrier, creating countless cracks. The combined power of the Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron and the Spiral Fruit was terrifying; even with its supreme battle armor protecting it, its chest was still deeply dented, and spiderweb-like cracks appeared on its armor, clearly indicating a severe injury.

"They...they've already reached the level of a king?" A trembling voice uttered a question from within the alien camp, causing all the alien cultivators to gasp in shock. They instinctively glanced at the Anlan chariot hovering behind them, then quickly looked towards the alternate-dimensional battlefield, feeling a chill run down their spines and their hearts filled with fear.

That cauldron of the Primordial Qi of All Things was undeniably magnificent. Its mouth spewed forth endless Primordial Qi of All Things, with countless illusory stars rising and falling and rotating around its mouth. The scene was incredibly grand, and the immense pressure it exuded was unparalleled, posing a deadly threat even to those at the Immortal Realm. As for the Spiral Fruit, it crackled with endless lightning, flashing with all sorts of lightning bolts they had never heard of or seen before. Among them were even humanoid lightning bolts, each with a different expression. Some were as majestic as emperors, while others were as ferocious as demons. The aura they emitted had surpassed the most terrifying heavenly tribulations in the world, reaching the realm of the manifestation of laws!
The immortal powerhouse from another realm felt a chill run down his spine. He thought to himself: if he were struck by these two objects, even his primordial spirit would instantly turn to ashes, leaving him no chance of reincarnation. Yet, the being clad in cyan-gold armor had actually withstood such an attack. Even injured, he was still unparalleled in his abilities! Such a being, in any era, should have been a powerful overlord, yet here he had become a defeated foe.

"Boom!"

In the alternate-dimensional battlefield, the towering figure gave his opponent no chance to breathe. Stepping upon the Myriad Things Mother Qi Cauldron beneath his feet, he transformed into a streak of azure-gold light, rapidly pursuing the enemy. His speed was extreme, seemingly transcending the boundaries of time. Wherever he passed, the surrounding scenery reversed; shattered stars reformed, and dissipated light rekindled. Everything seemed to be turning in reverse—a bizarre and terrifying sight!
At this moment, he truly looked like a celestial emperor descending to earth. His long blue hair cascaded down his shoulders, dancing with the air currents, each strand shimmering with the luster of lightning. His eyes were sharp as knives, his expression majestic and indifferent. Surrounded by the primordial energy of all things and the laws of lightning, his divine might was unparalleled, inspiring awe in beings from both timelines.

A massive cauldron rose into the air beneath his feet, its body spinning and emitting a deep, dragon-like roar that overshadowed the sun and moon, crushing all obstacles in its path into dust. The spiral fruit hovered above his head, spinning wildly and unleashing even more violent thunderous power. Nine-colored lightning intertwined to form a gigantic thunder dragon, roaring as it charged forward.

The towering figure pursued the humanoid being clad in cyan-gold armor closely, quickly catching up once more. Without the slightest hesitation, he gathered all his strength and unleashed another punch, the fist crackling with cyan and gold light, carrying an aura of annihilation as it hurtled forward.

"Your Majesty, are you going to make a move?" The immortal powerhouse from the alien realm could no longer contain himself and secretly transmitted his voice to An Lan's chariot. He clearly sensed the terrifying threat emanating from that imposing figure. The other party was very likely to share the same origin as that drop of mysterious blood. If he were to completely prevail, it would likely cause immeasurable obstacles to the alien realm's plans.

"No need." An Lan's indifferent words came from inside the chariot. These words only reached the ears of the immortal powerhouse. His voice was soft, yet unusually calm, as if he were talking about something completely unrelated to himself. "They do not belong to the same timeline as me. If I were to forcibly interfere, it would only trigger a turmoil in the river of time. The impact would not be limited to this spacetime; the consequences would be unimaginable." Although An Lan was strong, he was unwilling to easily touch the taboos of time, a domain that even immortal kings had to treat with caution.

"Die! Even if I die, I'll drag you into reincarnation with me!" Seeing no escape, the humanoid creature in azure-gold armor, being chased, flashed a glint of madness and determination in its eyes. Suddenly, it stopped fleeing, abruptly turned, and let out a deafening roar at the imposing figure, its voice filled with resentment and bitterness. (End of Chapter)