Gaze and you will become stronger: starting from Doupo

At the moment of impact, countless tiny sparks flew out, like fireworks blooming in the night sky, yet carrying a devastating power.

At the point of collision and fusion, a ring of pale white ripples spread visibly across the abyss, instantly tearing apart the chaotic airflow and causing the spacetime barrier to groan under immense pressure. Brilliant light, like two blazing suns, rose from the abyss, so dazzling it was impossible to look directly at. The ensuing energy surged like a vast ocean, sweeping in all directions. The intertwined divine light instantly engulfed the entire abyss, its terrifying pressure causing the heavens and earth to tremble, chilling everyone to the bone, as if the world were about to collapse!
Buzz!
The Abyss shook violently, a muffled rumble emanating from its bottom, like the roar of an ancient behemoth. This abyss, which had stood between the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the Otherworld since the era of the Fallen Emperors, now seemed on the verge of complete collapse. Cracks spread along its edges, and countless black spatial turbulence surged forth from within. Fortunately, just as the Abyss was about to crumble, jet-black blood suddenly flowed from the black hole-like opening above. This blood, of unknown origin, carried a desolate yet domineering aura, slowly flowing along the outer edge of the Abyss. Wherever it passed, the spreading cracks began to heal, as if reinforcing the Abyss once more, forming an indestructible barrier.

Even so, the combined power of Jiang Han and An Lan's clash still managed to pierce through the Heavenly Abyss's restraints and spread outwards. In an instant, the endless army of billions of creatures across the boundless desert collapsed to the ground like wheat fields swept by a raging wind. They trembled and trembled, unable even to lift their heads. Their spiritual power was tightly bound by that supreme pressure, their bones creaking and groaning as if they would be crushed and shattered at any moment.

Even supreme beings like Meng Tianzheng and Wang Changsheng, who stood at the pinnacle of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, felt as if their divine power was frozen, suppressed within their dantian, unable to be mobilized in the slightest. Their faces were pale, and they gritted their teeth to resist the aftershocks, their hearts filled with immense shock—this was only after Tianyuan had been reinforced by those mysterious black blood; otherwise, the aftershocks from the collision of these two powerful immortal cultivators would have been enough to completely annihilate all the cultivators in the boundless desert, leaving not even a trace.

Within the Heavenly Abyss, Immortal King Yu Tuo frowned slightly upon seeing this, then waved his hand, unleashing an ancient decree towards the alien realm's heavens. The decree exploded in the air, transforming into countless gentle raindrops of light, showering down upon the alien army like sweet dew. Nourished by the light rain, the oppressive force emanating from the alien beings lessened considerably, their previously stiff bodies gradually regaining sensation, their faces revealing the relief of surviving a calamity. Yu Tuo was using the power of an Immortal King to protect his people.

Ye Fan in the alternate dimension was equally busy. Standing atop the Cauldron of the Primordial Qi of All Things, he unleashed his supreme divine power across the vast river of time, causing a dazzling energy membrane to slowly unfold above the nine heavens and ten earths. The membrane was crystal clear, containing the vitality of the Primordial Qi of All Things and the weight of the long river of time, completely blocking out the wisps of escaping oppressive force. The cultivators before the Imperial Pass felt the pressure disappear, panting heavily, their gazes towards Ye Fan and Jiang Han filled with gratitude and awe.

clang--!
Within the Heavenly Abyss, the lingering echoes of metal clashing reverberated like ancient bells tolling throughout the heavens and earth. The overwhelming auras of supreme immortality emanating from Jiang Han and An Lan, two powerful figures locked in a standoff, enveloped the entire Heavenly Abyss, creating an invisible battlefield where any creature that approached would be instantly crushed.

As the celestial light from the point of collision gradually dissipated, the cultivators from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the foreign realms were startled awake from their trembling. They suppressed their discomfort and eagerly focused their gazes on the battlefield of Tianyuan.

"No...impossible...!"

The eyes of billions of beings were focused on the center of the battlefield. When they saw what was happening, they were all stunned, as if they couldn't believe their eyes. Then, their pupils shrank sharply, and their faces were filled with shock. The alien beings, in particular, were filled with disbelief, their eyes brimming with fear and terror.

On the battlefield, the ancient golden spear that had pierced through countless powerful enemies and released dazzling celestial light now had a clearly visible notch on one side of its incomparably sharp spearhead! There was even a tiny crack at the edge of the notch, which extended far away like a venomous snake, making this supreme royal weapon, which symbolized Anlan's majesty, show a flaw for the first time.

The Immortal King An Lan's weapon of proof for his path to immortality was actually damaged! And it was damaged in the collision with Jiang Han!
It is important to know that this golden ancient spear is An Lan's natal weapon, used since the Immortal Ancient Era. Forged from Nine Heavens Immortal Gold mixed with his heart's blood, it carries his Great Dao and will. In the Immortal Ancient Era, this spear pierced through the Heavenly Horned Ant, one of the Ten Fiends, leaving that powerful and thick-skinned beast bleeding profusely. It also swept across the battlefield of myriad races, killing countless quasi-Immortal King level powerhouses. Even in fierce battles with other Immortal Kings, it still released its supreme immortal might, remaining indestructible and unscathed.

However, this supreme immortal weapon, which had earned its formidable reputation and witnessed countless victories in the ancient immortal era, was chipped in the seemingly hastily formed Dao-slaying blade during its recent clash with Jiang Han. How terrifying! This meant that Jiang Han's power was now enough to threaten the natal king weapon of an immortal king!

The alien creatures stared in disbelief, utterly shocked. Many even instinctively rubbed their eyes, trying to prove they were hallucinating. Their faith was violently shaken at that moment—even the king's weapon was damaged; could the king really lose? The thought had barely formed when they forcibly suppressed it, but the seed of fear had already been planted and could never be erased.

Not only these ordinary alien beings, but even Yu Tuo, another Immortal King, showed a hint of surprise in his eyes. He had known An Lan for countless eons and naturally knew the resilience of the Golden Ancient Spear. To be able to create a nick in it, the opponent's power was definitely not to be underestimated. Although the Dao-Slaying Blade unleashed by the Hongjun Ancestor had dissipated into a shower of light, it was not a physical weapon after all, but rather formed from laws and energy. It could regenerate after dissipating, so there was no loss for Jiang Han.

Indeed, that was the case. The Devil Fruit Tree behind Jiang Han swayed gently, its leaves colliding and making a crisp sound. Thousands of rays of light converged once more, and a sword that was exactly the same as before reappeared. The chaotic light flowing through the blade was even more intense than before, and the aura it emitted became even more terrifying, as if it contained even greater power.

"An Lan's weapon is damaged!" In front of the Imperial Pass, a young cultivator jumped up excitedly, his voice trembling with excitement.

"In the exchange just now, Ancestor Hongjun gained the upper hand!" The old cultivator beside him stroked his beard, a relieved smile on his face, his eyes gleaming. "To be able to create a breach in an Immortal King's natal weapon, such strength is definitely at the Immortal King level!" "It seems that this Ancestor Hongjun truly possesses the strength to fight An Lan! We are saved!" More and more cultivators reacted, their faces beaming with excited smiles. The previous oppression and fear vanished, replaced by hope and excitement. Cheers resounded like waves before the Imperial Pass, lasting for a long time.

In the Tianyuan Battlefield, An Lan's expression remained indifferent. Even seeing his natal weapon damaged, he showed no anger, but instead became even calmer. His eyes were as deep as the sea, as if containing endless starry skies, staring intently at Jiang Han, as if trying to see through his soul and find the source and weakness of his power.

"Where do you come from?" Yu Tuo finally spoke again. He was shrouded in chaotic mist, his figure indistinct, only his sharp eyes gleaming. His voice carried an undeniable majesty, shaking the heavens and earth. He truly couldn't understand how this cultivator before him, known as "Ancestor Hongjun," could advance directly from the Supreme Realm to the Immortal King Realm in such a short time. This leap simply defied the common sense of cultivation.

"Kill him, study him carefully, and you will know for sure," An Lan suddenly spoke, his voice icy and chilling. As he spoke, the golden spear in his hand began to repair itself, wisps of golden light flowing from its shaft, while simultaneously drawing pure immortal gold energy from the Heavenly Abyss. This was An Lan's supreme divine ability, capable of using his own Great Dao to drive a royal weapon to self-repair and recreate its edge.

Soon, the nicks and cracks on the golden spear disappeared without a trace, and the spearhead became even more dazzling than before. The blinding golden light overwhelmed the sky, as if it could pierce through the clouds. The aura of an unparalleled and immortal royal weapon once again spread, unmatched in the world, demonstrating the majesty of an immortal king.

Jiang Han ignored their conversation. His eyes slowly moved, within which seemed to flow an entire galaxy, shifting and ever-changing. His aura was sharp and invincible, like an unsheathed immortal sword, its edge gleaming, compelling the soul. Suddenly, a glint flashed in his eyes, and a beam of light, condensed to its extreme, shot forth. This light was not substantial, yet it contained vast immortal laws, as if all living beings in the world were simultaneously ascending to immortality, transforming into countless rays of light that ultimately coalesced into a dazzling arrow. The arrow, as soon as it formed, carried the power to crush the heavens, shooting towards An Lan.

This was merely the manifestation of his gaze, yet it was already utterly terrifying!

An Lan remained unmoved, his expression growing increasingly cold. His eyes, as deep as the starry sky, held not only the terrifying spectacle of the destruction of the heavens but also the grand spectacle of the revival of all things, seemingly containing the mysteries of the universe's birth and death. Facing the incoming arrow of light, he forcefully shook his golden ancient spear, the tip of which erupted with a blazing golden light, crashing head-on into the arrow.

Boom!

With a deafening roar, the light arrow, struck by the golden light, instantly dissipated into a shower of light. An Lan's arm, gripping the ancient golden spear, trembled slightly, and he staggered back half a step before regaining his footing. This half step might seem insignificant to others, but for An Lan, it was something that had never happened in countless eons—he had actually been forced back by a single glance from the other party!
"There are heavens beyond heavens, and people beyond people! Even if you become an Immortal Emperor, you must know that there is a heaven above the heavens!" Jiang Han's voice rang out with a sharp aura, his words containing a peculiar Daoist rhythm that compelled everyone present to focus their attention and listen attentively. His tone was arrogant yet transcendent, as if he were casually offering guidance to an ordinary being, yet it carried an air of majesty that looked down upon all living beings.

At this moment, Jiang Han's temperament seemed to have changed once again. The immortal light emanating from his body not only illuminated the entire Tianyuan, but also pierced through the clouds, illuminating the skies of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and the alien realms, bursting forth with an unparalleled aura. An invincible power that had existed since ancient times emanated from him, as if he had stood at the end of the path of cultivation, looking down upon all the powerful figures of countless ages.

He hovered in a void within the Heavenly Abyss, his body motionless. Yet, above his head, five tiny figures, each about an inch tall, slowly emerged. These five figures looked exactly like Jiang Han, seemingly five avatars of his primordial spirit. Each figure held a miniature golden bowl, containing a different colored Devil Fruit—a crimson Flame Fruit, a golden Light Fruit, an earth-gray Earth Fruit, a blue-purple Lightning Fruit, and a pale white Space Fruit. The five fruits emitted different kinds of light, resonating with each other to form a delicate balance.

"A mere charade!" Finally, An Lan frowned, a rebuke escaping his lips, his expression growing increasingly cold. He couldn't believe anyone could condense five primordial spirits in such a short time; it exceeded his understanding of the immortal path. In his view, this was nothing more than a trick to deceive him. His eyes remained as deep as the starry sky, within which intertwined scenes of destruction and revival, radiating a terrifying pressure.

This time, he still wielded the golden ancient spear with both hands, but his swinging motion had changed. He slowly inserted the spear into the chaotic energy of the Heavenly Abyss, the spear resonating with the surrounding laws, as if merging with the entire Heavenly Abyss. Then, he exerted tremendous force, and the golden ancient spear, as if coming alive, transformed into a golden lightning bolt carrying the immense power of the Heavenly Abyss, stabbing fiercely towards Jiang Han! This spear strike was no longer a simple clash of power, but contained the power of the Heavenly Abyss's laws, making it even more difficult to withstand!
The chaotic energy within the abyss churned violently with the swing of the ancient spear, forming a massive vortex that seemed poised to engulf Jiang Han. Wherever the spear tip pointed, space annihilated, time itself slowed, and an aura that locked onto Jiang Han's soul enveloped him, leaving him no escape.

"Fellow Daoist Hongjun, be careful!" Seeing this, Meng Tianzheng, standing before the Imperial Pass, couldn't help but warn him, his face filled with worry. He could sense the terrifying power of this spear, far surpassing any previous attack, containing the primordial power of the Heavenly Abyss. A slight misstep would lead to utter destruction. (End of Chapter)