C2586 CHAPTER2586
C2586 CHAPTER2586
The path to immortality within the Immortal Breaking Universe had been severed, with the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace pulling the strings. This raised the question: why was the Divine Realm unable to ascend? Throughout its history, not a single being from the Divine Realm had managed to ascend, even during the zenith of the ancient great calamity. On rare occasions, those who achieved immortality would venture to other universes to enter the Immortal Realm.
It seemed illogical. There was no precedent for the Divine Realm to offend a power in the Immortal World and be subsequently targeted, as had happened with the Immortal Breaking Universe. The Heavenly Dao of the Realm of the Gods was equally baffled by this anomaly. It was as though the Realm of the Gods was inherently incapable of ascending to the Immortal World, a notion that defied belief.
Shaking his head, Peter Parker cast aside these perplexing thoughts. His curiosity piqued as he considered the lady in the white dress. "With the Immortal Breaking Universe firmly under the control of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, why would they bother sending someone here?" he wondered aloud.
The ascent from the lower realms to the Immortal World was fraught with difficulty, and the descent from the Immortal World to the lower realms was no less challenging. The Jade Cloud Immortal Palace would have to make significant sacrifices to dispatch their disciples to the lower realms. Yet, they had done so, which suggested that the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace had vested interests in the Ancient Sky Realm.
"They must be after the ruins of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect," he mused. Rumor had it that the Ancestral Immortals of the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect rose to power in the Immortal World by securing a treasure of unimaginable value. In a final act of desperation, they reportedly used their remaining power to send this treasure back to the Heaven-Cleaving Universe.
"Even though the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace managed to destroy the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect, they still couldn't locate that treasure," Liu Qingyi said thoughtfully. "If I'm right, their true objective must be that extraordinary, heaven-defying treasure."
A curious look flickered across Peter Parker's face. The Ancestor Immortal of the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect had risen to the Immortal World from the lower realms and succeeded in establishing a stronghold—an impressive feat that marked him as a true prodigy. Yet, even he had been overcome by the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, which spoke volumes about their strength. Clearly, they were a formidable power in the Immortal World.
Considering they still sought the treasure once possessed by the Ancestor Immortal of the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect, it was evident that this was no ordinary item.
Peter's gaze sharpened, and he looked up at Liu Qingyi. "Chairman Liu, do you have any idea where the ruins of the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect might be?"
After a brief hesitation, Liu Qingyi replied, "We have discovered a location that is likely the ruins of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. However, it's extremely perilous, and we've been too cautious to venture close."
"I'd like to see it for myself," Peter insisted. He was determined to visit the ruins of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect while he was here.
"Alright," Liu Qingyi agreed with a nod.
The Human Ruler of the Realm of the Gods standing before her had demonstrated the formidable ability to vanquish a cultivator at the peak of the Mahayana Realm. In the lower realms universe, there were scarcely any who could challenge him. With Peter Parker by their side, they had a chance to safely explore the ruins of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect.
Liu Qingyi harbored the hope that they might uncover the treasure within the Immortal Breaking Universe. After all, it was the very item that the Ancestor Immortal had risked everything to send to the Lower Realms. It represented the Immortal Breaking Universe's sole opportunity to withstand the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace and cast off the yoke of their oppression.
Without further delay, the party of six set out toward the heart of the Sky-Breaking Ancient Realm.
With Peter Parker guiding them, their expedition through the Heaven Breaking Ancient Realm was remarkably smooth, encountering virtually no hindrances along the way. On the rare occasion they did come across a formidable Great Multiplication Stage beast, it was swiftly dispatched by Peter Parker's blade.
Halfway through the day, they reached a mountain range shrouded in a dense, eerie fog. Nestled within it were the faint remnants of ruins exuding an aura of antiquity, their scale suggesting a once-majestic grandeur. Despite the passage of countless years, Peter Parker could still sense a formidable presence and remnants of ancient formations within the mountains, evidence of the area's storied past.
Peering through the sinister fog, Peter Parker was taken aback to see that the vast mountain range appeared to have been shattered by an immense palm strike from above. A residual energy clung to the imprint, oppressive and foreign, clearly not originating from any cultivator of the Immortal Breaking Universe.
"Young Master Peter Parker, these must be the ruins of an ancient sect. It's highly probable that this is the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect," Liu Qingyi's voice reached Peter Parker's ears.
As a denizen of the Immortal Breaking Universe, Liu Qingyi refrained from addressing Peter Parker as Human Sovereign, nor did he find it suitable to use Peter Parker's given name directly, opting instead for the respectful title of Young Master.
Peter Parker was indifferent to the formality. In fact, even without Liu Qingyi's input, he was nearly convinced that they had stumbled upon the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect's ruins. The cataclysm that had befallen the Immortal Breaking Universe was attributed to that very palm strike, likely delivered by an immortal from the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace of the Immortal World.
"Let's go in and explore," Peter Parker suggested, shaking off his contemplations and confidently stepping into the mountain range.
Once inside, he tuned into the mountain range's energy, a flicker of recognition crossing his face. "The energy here feels oddly familiar," he murmured to himself.
Suddenly, his attention shifted to the right. Out of nowhere, an ethereal black figure materialized. The shadowy presence locked its gaze on Peter Parker and his companions, exuding a palpable intent to harm, and its chilling voice echoed in their ears.
"Those who trespass against the Heavenly Immortal Sect will meet their end!"
As the chilling proclamation dissipated, a black shadow, wielding a fearsome black storm, surged toward Peter Parker and his companions.
Unmoved, Peter Parker lifted his hand and, with a mere flick of his finger, dissipated the black storm. He stood poised, hands clasped behind his back, and regarded the black shadow with a detached gaze. "Do you hail from the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect?"
The Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect before him bore a striking resemblance to the Void Genesis Sect within the ancient tomb of the Divine Realm.
Peter surmised that, prior to its downfall, the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's sages had erected a formidable array here to preserve the essence of their people, thereby creating a unique energy entity.
It was evident that the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect intended to employ this strategy to safeguard their precious treasure.
"Any intruder of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect shall perish!"
Ignoring Peter Parker's inquiry, the black shadow's voice, devoid of emotion, echoed once more before it resumed its relentless advance toward him...