Fors versus Long Yeyue
"The Emotionless Douluo truly lives up to his name. In a normal fight, I might have had to expend considerable effort, but your Ruthless Sword was too troublesome, so I broke it in the future."
Fu Xuan stood in the void, calmly looking down at Cao Dezhi's rapidly falling figure.
There was not a ripple in those eyes, as if what he had just done was merely raising his hand to brush away an insignificant speck of dust, rather than defeating a Limit Douluo who was renowned throughout the Douluo Continent.
[Omniscience and Omnipotence]!
This is her innate core power as Imperial Divine Beast. It can not only foresee countless possibilities in the future, but also forcibly rewrite the established trajectory with her will, turning the future most favorable to herself from an illusory possibility into a predetermined reality.
The future is, in itself, a vague and illusory concept.
The threads of Fate Bind; any subtle action or careless word can, like a pebble thrown into a lake, create ripples, making what was once a clear path to the future intricate and complex.
However, Fu Xuan's [Omniscience and Omnipotence] is different. This ability allows her to observe all possible future branches from a high-dimensional perspective and force the implementation of the path that is most beneficial to her.
Even if something seems impossible to ordinary people, as long as there is even a sliver of a chance for it to happen in some branch of the future, [Omniscience and Omnipotence] can forcibly pull it into the present and turn it into a given fact.
Why was the Ruthless Sword broken?
Why are there such large scratches on Cao Dezhi's Battle Armor and body?
All of this is thanks to [Omniscience and Omnipotence].
Because there's a possibility the Ruthless Sword might break in some future branch, it broke in the present moment;
Because in one possible scenario, Cao Dezhi would suffer a severe injury, he was injured at this moment.
This is the terrifying aspect of [Omniscience and Omnipotence]—ignoring the process, judging only by the result, and defining the present "inevitability" based on the "possibility" of the future.
Fu Xuan was not a naturally born being, but a life form created by Nan Fusheng through the fusion of three special entities:
Firstly, it is Nan Fusheng's own blood;
Secondly, it is the blood of the Imperial Divine Beast "Three-Eyed Golden Lion";
Thirdly, there are the tentacles of the Evil Eye Tyrant Lord.
The three elements merged under a special circumstance, ultimately giving birth to Fu Xuan and also giving rise to the unique ability of [Omniscience and Omnipotence].
Each of these three constituent elements contains a power related to time, space, Fate.
The Evil Eye Tyrant Lord, through the extreme development of his Spiritual Power, has long since mastered an alternative power of spacetime.
As Imperial Divine Beast, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion not only possesses Spiritual Power far exceeding that of ordinary creatures, but also has the core ability to interfere with Fate —it can use the Fate Power as a guide to bring calamity upon a specific target, trapping them in a cycle of misfortune and causing everything to go wrong;
Most importantly, it was Nan Fusheng's blood.
Because he possesses the [Sefirah Castle], among the three Pathway of the "Lord of Mysteries," "Error" and "Fool" inherently possess the ability to interfere with time and Distortion reality, which makes Nan Fusheng's blood inherently possess Space-Time Attribute.
It is the mutual fusion and nourishment of these three forces that gives rise to the unique ability of [Omniscience and Omnipotence], which combines the Fate Power.
It bears the shadow of "Fooling" rules, and can interfere with established concepts such as time and history;
Furthermore, by incorporating the Fate Power from the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, it was able to break through the limitations of "Fooling" and directly force the realization of a specific Fate —this is the most fundamental difference between it and other spacetime abilities.
When it comes to the deterrent power of "Omniscience and Omnipotence," Qingque's experience is the best example.
Qingque possesses the innate ability "World Harmony," which allows her to transfer or reflect damage she receives back to the attacker, thus creating a near-unbreakable defense.
However, when Fu Xuan used [Omniscience and Omnipotence], it directly negated the future of "Qingque transferring damage" from the root.
However, if they were to actually fight, the two would find themselves in a special state of "balance".
Qingque's "World Harmony" is blessed by the immense Fate of the Dragon Valley Minor World. This Fate like an invisible barrier, making it difficult for Fu Xuan to harm Qingque through the rules of "World Harmony."
Conversely, with her [Omniscience and Omnipotence], Fu Xuan could avoid all of Qingque's possible counterattacks in advance, preventing Qingque from causing her any real harm.
However, in this seemingly evenly matched situation, the importance of basic stats becomes apparent. Fu Xuan's cultivation level far surpasses Qingque's. She can't hurt Qingque, but she can certainly beat her Qingque!
"World Harmony" can transfer and reflect damage, but it requires being injured by the other party first, and the pain experienced during this process is not immune.
Thus, Qingque met her tragic end. Fu Xuan caught her and gave her a beating, but she couldn't fight back because the difference in their base stats was too great. This was the key reason why she dared not resist Fu Xuan and could only go to Nan Fusheng to complain.
On the other side of the battlefield, the fierce fighting continued.
When Cao Dezhi's falling figure came into the view of the Affectionate Douluo, his pupils contracted sharply, and he let out a grief-stricken cry, "Old Cao!"
He simply couldn't believe it. With Cao Dezhi's strength, he should have been able to hold out for a long time even against an opponent of the same level, yet he was defeated so quickly that he couldn't even see how Fu Xuan made his move.
The Affectionate Douluo was extremely anxious and wanted to rush over to check on Cao Dezhi's injuries, but the Purgatory Halberd of the Qiangu Qingfeng was always by his side. The scorching flames and sharp killing intent on the tip of the halberd blocked all his escape routes, making it impossible for him to free up his hands to provide support.
Cao Dezhi has lost!
This scene also caught the attention of the Tang Sect and Shrek members. Already embroiled in a fierce battle, they all shuddered, their eyes filled with shock.
Cao Dezhi's strength is definitely among the top of the current Limit Douluo, and he is one of the core combat forces of the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy. However, he was defeated in a short period of time, which has had a huge impact on the morale of everyone.
"The War God Temple was hidden so well; the Yu Family has a worthy successor."
Qiangu Dieting looked at Fu Xuan in the void, a barely perceptible hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes.
Even with his strength, he dared not say that he could definitely defeat Cao Dezhi, but Fu Xuan defeated Cao Dezhi not long after the battle began.
Does this mean that if Fu Xuan wanted to, he could easily defeat himself in the same way?
Although Qiangu Dieting did not see the details of Fu Xuan's move clearly, nor did he understand the principle of [Omniscience and Omnipotence], on the battlefield, the result is the only criterion for judgment.
He sighed softly, a sense of melancholy rising within him. "It seems I'm truly getting old. The continent is indeed teeming with geniuses these days. First, there was the meteoric rise of a junior like Gu Yuena, and now there's Fu Xuan, the granddaughter of Yu Guanzhi —each one is as strong as Monster."
After his initial reflection, Qiangu Dieting's attacks became even more ferocious, as he launched a fierce assault on Chen Xinjie opposite him.
Regardless, Fu Xuan is now an ally of the Spirit Pagoda, and her strength is undoubtedly a great help to the Spirit Pagoda. The exhilaration brought by this strength also makes the fighting spirit of the Qiangu Dieting even stronger.
The morale of the Spirit Pagoda was greatly boosted, but correspondingly, the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy were clearly getting anxious.
"You ungrateful wretch, die! Reign Over the World!"
Long Yeyue's voice suddenly turned shrill. She looked at Fors in front of her, her eyes filled with rage. As a senior expert of the Shrek Academy, the thing she could not tolerate most was "betrayal."
Fors once studied at the Shrek Academy, but now she stands on the side of the Spirit Pagoda and is an enemy of Shrek. In Long Yeyue's eyes, this is nothing short of being an ingrate.
With a furious roar, Long Yeyue gathered all her Soul Power and threw a punch at Fors.
As the fist unleashed its power, Deep Dragon Roar echoed across the battlefield, as if hundreds of giant dragons were roaring simultaneously. A massive fist imprint, imbued with dragon might and Soul Power, appeared out of thin air and smashed fiercely toward Fors with overwhelming force.
Faced with Long Yeyue's furious attack, Fors remained remarkably calm. A cold smile curved her lips as she sneered, "Shrek is just an academy. Does studying there for a while mean you have to be bound to Shrek for life and serve it?"
"You old hag, Shrek has fallen to its current state precisely because of people like you who are so closed-minded and intolerant of any dissenting voices!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Fors raised his right hand and gently pressed it forward.
In an instant, the air in front of her seemed to be compressed by an invisible force, and the surrounding elemental power, as if summoned, frantically converged towards her palm.
Finally, it coalesced into a gigantic handprint comparable to Long Yeyue's fist imprint, and slammed into the fist imprint containing the dragon's might.
"Boom--!"
Two enormous energy bodies collided violently in the void, and the muffled explosion resounded like thunder throughout the entire battlefield.
Starting from the center of the collision, visible energy ripples spread outwards in all directions.
The surrounding space seemed to be Distortion like cloth, with large-scale folds and fluctuations appearing, and even tiny spatial cracks flashed by under the impact of energy.
The aftershocks of the energy impact spread in all directions. Whether it was the Spirit Pagoda or the soldiers of the War God Temple, they all subconsciously activated their Soul Power to resist. Many Spirit Master with lower cultivation levels were even shaken back by the aftershocks, with blood spilling from the corners of their mouths.
In the Core Zone of the battlefield, Long Yeyue and Fors's figures were faintly visible amidst the smoke and dust.
Long Yeyue hovered in mid-air, her gaze fixed intently on Fors opposite her. After her "Reign Over the World" attack was blocked, her anger intensified.
When had this Light Dark Douluo, who had dominated the Douluo Continent for so many years, ever been publicly contradicted by such a young junior?
In particular, Fors's mention of "Shrek being bombed" was like a sharp thorn piercing her heart.
"That quick-witted little girl, so ignorant and arrogant!"
Long Yeyue's voice carried a chilling undertone, and her Soul Power surged violently. "Today, I will teach you a lesson on behalf of the Spirit Pagoda, so you will understand the respect you should have for your elders!"
The moment she finished speaking, Long Yeyue raised both hands simultaneously.
A gentle yet powerful Light Element swirled in her left palm, golden light like the rising Sun, slowly gathering in her palm and radiating a warm yet unapproachable aura;
Deep, Darkness Element surged in his right palm; the pitch-black energy was like an endless Abyss, swallowing up some of the surrounding light.
Two completely opposite elements, white and black, presented an eerie balance in her hands, without the slightest conflict. Then, two enormous phantoms slowly emerged behind Long Yeyue.
The two phantoms of Holy Dragon, one light and one dark, intertwined, emanating an oppressive aura that made the surrounding air seem to freeze.
Clearly, this renowned "Light Dark Douluo" was now truly intent on killing, preparing to use his core power to completely suppress Fors.
Despite Long Yeyue's overwhelming pressure, Fors remained unfazed. She gently rubbed her wrist, which was a little sore from taking the attack head-on, and a slightly mocking smile appeared on her lips.
"Bah! You old hag with one foot in the grave, you dare to lecture me? Today, you're the one who needs a 'lesson'—to make you understand that times have changed, and seniority doesn't give you the right to do whatever you want!"
Although she remained defiant, Fors dared not underestimate him in the slightest. She knew very well that Long Yeyue's status as a Shrek elder and his reputation as the "Light Dark Douluo" that shook the continent were no empty words.
Although she had blocked that "Reign Over the World" attack, the numbness in her hand and the shock of her Soul Power reminded her that this old hag was far more powerful than she appeared.
However, Fors dared to take the initiative to approach Long Yeyue, naturally because she had her own reasons.
Few people know that Fors's Soul Power Level has now reached an astonishing level—level ninety-eight!
That's right, it's level 98!
Normally, her Soul Power wouldn't have increased so quickly, but after learning from Nan Fusheng that Gu Yuena had already reached level ninety-eight, she, being naturally competitive, was unwilling to fall behind. So, for several days in a row, she dragged Nan Fusheng to infuse her with energy.
With each injection, Fors's Soul Power surged rapidly like a ignited flame, easily breaking through the previously stagnant bottleneck, and finally, not long ago, he successfully broke through to reach level ninety-eight.
It's worth mentioning that the Battle Armor Fors is currently wearing is still Three-word Battle Armor. Because she hasn't decided what to name the Battle Armor yet, and also because she's a bit lazy, she hasn't had Lufa Forging for her.
Even so, with his level 98 Soul Power and the boost from the Three-word Battle Armor, Fors's overall strength could only barely reach the level of Level 99 Limit Douluo.
Compared to veteran powerhouses like Long Yeyue, who have already touched the Demigod realm and possess incredibly profound Soul Power, there is still a considerable gap between them.
But Fors dared to face Long Yeyue directly, not simply because of his Soul Power and Battle Armor.
"Zen Meditation Seal!"
Just as Long Yeyue was about to launch her attack, Fors's voice suddenly rang out.
She swiftly crossed her hands, forming a hand seal in an extremely mysterious gesture, with a faint silver light flowing from her fingertips, outlining ancient and mysterious patterns.
As the hand seal was completed, an invisible wave rapidly spread outwards from Fors as the center.
This fluctuation is not aggressive, but it possesses a strange "static" quality.
The smoke and dust that had been permeating the Core Zone of the battlefield suddenly stopped drifting and hovered in mid-air, forming a strange "static smoke zone," as if the wave had been paused.
The howling wind and the shouts of battle in the distance seemed to be shut out, plunging the area into an extreme silence.
The one most affected was undoubtedly Long Yeyue.
Her palm, which had already gathered light and dark elements and was about to unleash its power, was abruptly halted in mid-air under the influence of an invisible fluctuation, unable to move forward any further.
The surging Soul Power within his body seemed to freeze, ceasing its circulation; the two majestic Light Dark Holy Dragon and darkness behind him also lost their former liveliness, their heads drooping, the light in their eyes dimming, as if they had fallen into a deep sleep.
Long Yeyue's body was unable to move, only her cloudy but still sharp eyes could still move slightly.
She looked at Fors, who stood calmly not far away, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"What... what kind of ability is this?"
Long Yeyue was filled with shock and confusion. She tried to mobilize her Soul Power to break free from the restraints, but no matter how hard she tried, her Soul Power remained as still as stagnant water, and her body was as if nailed to the spot, unable to move even a finger.
Fors slowly lowered his hands from the hand seal, looked at the immobilized Long Yeyue, and a calm smile appeared on his face, "Old hag, now you know how powerful I am, right? No matter how strong your light and darkness power is, no matter how deep your Soul Power is, what use is it if you can't move?"
She walked slowly towards Long Yeyue, her steps Feather Fall yet carrying an air of confidence that commanded the entire situation.
At this moment, although Long Yeyue still exuded a powerful aura, she was like a tiger that had lost its claws and teeth, and could only let Fors approach without any power to resist.
"You old hag, shut your mouth and bear with it."
Fors smiled slightly, then slowly raised her arm.