Gaze and you will become stronger: starting from Doupo

Wang Changsheng and Zhao Haotian, in particular, wore expressions filled with awkwardness and embarrassment. Just a short while ago, they had fought Jiang Han for "stealing" their opportunity, even uttering threats to suppress him. Now, it all seemed like a colossal joke! With the strength Jiang Han had displayed, suppressing them would be easier than crushing an ant.

"You've crossed the line!" An Lan spoke, his tone still calm, revealing no emotional fluctuation. Up until now, even after witnessing the death of the alien immortal, his face showed no anger or emotion, as if the one who died was merely an insignificant ant. But those who knew him well knew that this was precisely the prelude to An Lan's true rage; beneath the calm lay an even more ferocious killing intent.

"Suppress you!" Jiang Han uttered three flat syllables, without any unnecessary words. The moment his voice fell, he slowly raised one hand, and the Devil Fruit tree behind him, covered with spiral fruits, swayed violently, its countless leaves clanging as if in resonance.

Immediately afterwards, a thick beam of divine light shot up from the tree canopy, like a volcano that had been dormant for billions of years suddenly erupting. The scalding magma-like divine light instantly illuminated the entire Tianyuan, even dyeing the skies of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the alien realms with a layer of gold. Its power shook all the heavens and myriad realms!

Boom! A deafening roar echoed through the sky as thousands of Devil Fruits of various colors on the tree simultaneously released dazzling light. The entire universe trembled violently under this power, as if it were about to collapse at any moment! Crimson Flame Fruit, golden Light Fruit, earth-gray Earth Fruit, blue-purple Lightning Fruit, snow-white Space Fruit… each fruit represented an ultimate law of power, and at this moment, they all erupted!
Countless dazzling rays of light, like rivers flowing into the sea, merged with the primordial energy and the mother energy of all things flowing within the Tai Chi diagram beneath Jiang Han's feet, coalescing into a blade in his palm. It was a seemingly simple and unadorned longsword, its blade shimmering with chaotic light. Without any superfluous decorations, it exuded an aura capable of severing all rules and annihilating all great principles—the Blade of Severing the Dao!

At this moment, five of the most dazzling Devil Fruits could be clearly seen emerging around Jiang Han's body: the Fruits of Fire, Light, Earth, Lightning, and Space. The five fruits spun rapidly around him, releasing five distinct yet equally terrifying powers that continuously flowed into the Dao-Slaying Blade, making the blade's light even more intense, and the oppressive aura emanating from it caused the heavens and earth to groan.

Swoosh! The blade cleaved through the barrier of the Heavenly Abyss's rules, parting the patterns of the Great Dao along its path, and slashed out with unstoppable momentum. Wherever it passed, space was annihilated, time stood still, and it broke through all obstacles! The blade's light was ten thousand feet long, like a bolt of lightning that stretched across the heavens and earth, and it slashed fiercely towards An Lan!

"Kill!" Almost simultaneously, a roar erupted from the other side of the Heavenly Abyss—it was An Lan's shout. He finally held back, unleashing boundless killing intent that exploded wildly within the Heavenly Abyss, vaguely resembling a peerless monarch roaring to the heavens, proclaiming his majesty! The Heavenly Abyss shattered violently under his aura, countless fragments of spacetime flying everywhere, and terrifying tearing sounds echoing through the void, like the howling of ancient ghosts, sending chills down one's spine.

He gripped the golden ancient spear tightly with both hands. This divine weapon, which had accompanied him in countless battles throughout the ages, was being held with both hands for the first time. The spearhead erupted with an unprecedentedly dazzling divine light, and countless immortal runes covered its entire length, radiating a terrifying power that could suppress the heavens and the earth. Without the slightest hesitation, he met the Dao-slaying blade head-on and thrust the spear forward!

"Your Majesty, he's actually wielding a spear with both hands!" Countless beings from other realms stared at this scene in the Heavenly Abyss, especially some veteran supreme beings who had experienced the ancient war between immortals and gods. Their faces immediately showed utter shock, and they exclaimed in disbelief.

They knew An Lan too well! This Immortal King was proud throughout his life, having fought countless battles and never taken any opponent seriously. Even when facing a Celestial King of the same rank, he always wielded his spear with one hand, displaying effortless skill and the demeanor of a true king. Holding the spear with both hands was extremely rare in An Lan's fighting career; he only adopted this stance when faced with a true life-or-death crisis and needing to give it his all!
"Who exactly is that Ancestor Hongjun? How could he force the King to wield a spear with both hands!" a young alien being asked in a trembling voice, his eyes filled with fear. They had never imagined that they would one day see An Lan so solemn.

"This is terrifying... What kind of divine power does that sword possess that makes the capital so wary!" Many more alien beings stared in lingering fear at the sword light that stretched across the sky, feeling their scalps tingle. The power contained within that sword light was too terrifying, as if it could sever their faith and shatter their hopes.

The cultivators of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths held their breath, their hearts pounding in their throats as they watched the clash in the Heavenly Abyss. They hoped Jiang Han would emerge victorious, yet they were also worried that An Lan's counterattack would be too terrifying, after all, it was the full-force attack of an Immortal King.

"This strike... contains five ultimate laws, and is further enhanced by the Primordial Chaos and the Mother Qi of All Things. It has already touched the threshold of the Immortal King Realm!" Meng Tianzheng muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming. "Fellow Daoist Hongjun has actually hidden such a profound foundation!"

“Anlan’s golden ancient spear is no simple matter either. The immortal runes on it have been fully activated, containing his life’s combat insights and the true meaning of the Great Dao. The power of this strike will probably destroy the world!” Wang Changsheng said worriedly. He could feel that the collision of the two forces in the Heavenly Abyss had exceeded the scope of True Immortals and reached a level that was enough to affect the foundation of the world.

Within the abyss, the blade and spear drew ever closer, their combined pressure completely disrupting the surrounding spacetime. Countless tiny black holes appeared and disappeared in the void, emitting hissing sounds. The chaotic light of the Dao-Slaying Blade and the dazzling divine light of the Golden Ancient Spear repelled and attracted each other, forming a visible energy ripple that spread outwards.

The protective light barrier of the Imperial Pass flickered violently under the impact of this ripple, emitting a groan of unbearable strain; at the edge of the foreign army's formation, some weaker beings were already coughing up blood and retreating repeatedly, shaken by the oppressive force. The entire borderland was shrouded in a terrifying silence, with only the suffocating oppression of swords and spears clashing remaining.

Yu Tuo stood aside, watching the scene with a solemn expression, neither offering help nor retreating. His gaze swept back and forth between Jiang Han and An Lan, his eyes filled with inquiry. He wanted to see if this suddenly appearing mysterious cultivator truly possessed the strength to oppose An Lan; he also wanted to see what kind of power An Lan, his old rival, would unleash when pushed to the brink.

Ye Fan in the alternate dimension also clenched his fists, watching the battlefield with intense tension. He knew how much power his master's strike had gathered, and he also knew the terror of An Lan's spear. The outcome of this clash would directly determine the future fate of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the alternate realm.

Finally, under the watchful eyes of billions of living beings, the Dao-Slaying Blade and the Golden Ancient Spear collided with a deafening roar!
clang--!
A deafening clang of metal resounded throughout the universe. This sound was not a piercing shriek, but a deep, heavy boom, as if two ancient divine mountains were colliding. It carried a power that pierced the soul, causing all living beings who heard it to feel their sea of ​​consciousness shake and their primordial spirits sting.

The blade's edge and the spear's light erupted instantly, forming a destructive energy storm that spread wildly in all directions from the point of impact. The chaotic energy flow in the Heavenly Abyss was instantly cleared, revealing the deep darkness below; huge cracks appeared again in the skies of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the alien realm, more ferocious than ever before, as if the entire world was about to be torn apart by this power.

The boundless desert of the frontier was whipped up by the energy storm, creating towering sand waves that leveled countless dunes. Broken immortal bones and shattered magical artifacts were swept into the storm and instantly reduced to dust. The protective light barrier of the Imperial Pass flickered violently, its light dimming considerably, as if it might shatter at any moment. The alien army's formation was also swept by the storm, countless creatures screaming as they were thrown into the air, their ranks thrown into chaos.

In the abyss, Jiang Han swayed slightly, his face paling a little, and a trickle of blood seeped from the tiger's mouth of his hand gripping the sword. Clearly, he had endured considerable pressure from taking An Lan's full-force attack. Yet his eyes remained sharp, fixed on An Lan opposite him, showing no sign of retreat. An Lan also retreated three steps, each step causing the abyss to tremble. The divine light on the golden ancient spear in his hand dimmed slightly, and a fine crack appeared on the spear shaft. A trace of golden blood spilled from the corner of his mouth; although he quickly wiped it away, it was still noticed by observant individuals.

The Immortal King An Lan is actually injured!

This discovery instantly caused a stir among the cultivators of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, while the alien beings felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, their faces filled with despair.

"The King...the King is injured?"

"Impossible! The King is immortal, how could he be injured!"

"That guy... he really hurt the king!"

……

In the abyss, Jiang Han looked at An Lan retreating and a cold smile appeared on his lips: "Immortal King? Nothing special."

An Lan wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes as cold as ice, staring intently at Jiang Han: "Very good... It's been a long time since anyone has made me bleed. You have successfully angered me. Today, I will show you the true power of an Immortal King!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an even more terrifying aura erupted from An Lan's body. The golden ancient spear shone brightly once more, this time its tip pointing straight to the sky, as if trying to communicate with the power beyond the nine heavens. The Heavenly Abyss began to churn violently, and countless ancient runes emerged from the void, swirling around An Lan. A pressure several times stronger than before enveloped the entire borderland.

The great battle has only just begun. Jiang Han took a deep breath, calming the surging blood and qi within him. He raised the Dao-Slaying Blade once more, and the Devil Fruit Tree behind him shone brightly, with more fruits beginning to glow. Clearly, he was preparing to unleash even greater power.

The hearts of countless beings in the borderlands leaped into their throats once more. They knew that the upcoming clash would be even more terrifying, and might even determine the fate of the entire world. Meanwhile, the figure in the Heavenly Abyss, the Hongjun Ancestor who had once been considered an ordinary cultivator, had now become the last hope of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, using his own power to fight against the seemingly invincible Immortal King.

"Has that Ancestor Hongjun really become this powerful?!" In the alien camp, a general clad in black scale armor exclaimed in shock. The bone blade in his hand trembled slightly from the shock, and fine beads of cold sweat seeped from the skin beneath the scales. He had personally witnessed King Anlan single-handedly kill a True Immortal, and he had never imagined that one day someone would force the King to wield a spear with both hands, or even put him in such a stalemate.

"Who exactly is he! Why is there no record of him in the ancient texts!" A white-haired, ancient priest from another realm muttered to himself. He held a yellowed animal-hide scroll, his fingers slicing rapidly across it, trying to find any clues about "Ancestor Hongjun." But the scroll was covered only with dense ancient runes, offering no matching information. In the historical traditions of this other realm, those who commanded such attention from King Anlan were either ancient immortal kings who had long since perished or legendary immortal emperors. Yet this cultivator had appeared out of nowhere, as if he had never left a trace in the world.

"The last time the King wielded a spear with both hands was in the Immortal Ancient Era, when his opponent was an Immortal King!" an old immortal who had experienced the great war of the Immortal Ancient Era said in a trembling voice, a deep fear flashing in his eyes. He still remembered that earth-shattering battle, in which King Anlan wielded a spear with both hands, fighting bloodily, and finally barely won against his opponent. Since then, the King had never been so solemn, but today he broke his rule for an unknown cultivator.

……

The alien creatures stared in disbelief, their astonished gazes fixed on the abyss, their faces etched with disbelief. An Lan was their Immortal King, the unwavering faith in the hearts of countless alien beings, a symbol of invincibility. Yet now, this high and mighty king was forced to wield spears in both hands, his divine aura taut, clearly recognizing his opponent as a threat of equal caliber.

Since the end of the ancient battle, countless years have passed, and An Lan has never been so serious before! Previously, even when the Crimson-Eyed Elder, hailed as the "Number One Person Below the Immortal King" in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, arrived with the might of a celestial city and the power of ten thousand divine forces, An Lan merely glanced at him indifferently, wielding his spear with one hand to repel the celestial city, his face showing no emotion whatsoever. But now, facing Jiang Han, he wore a cold and serious expression, his immortal aura like a volcano poised to erupt at any moment.

Clearly, An Lan regarded Hongjun Ancestor as a true formidable opponent and dared not underestimate him in the slightest. This was a truly grand duel, a clash of Immortal Kings, unprecedented and unparalleled, worthy of being recorded in history, and to be admired and marveled upon by future generations.

clang--!
A crisp yet deep metallic clang resounded through the sky as Jiang Han's Dao-Slaying Blade and An Lan's golden ancient spear collided with a deafening roar. (End of Chapter)