World's Strongest Martial Warrior

As the leader of the Ning Clan, Ning Yulou's prowess was comparable to that of Luo Qianqiu, who had recently made a breakthrough. He had long since ascended to the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm's second rank.    

Among the Lu Clan's three esteemed Golden Immortals, Ning Yulou only held apprehension for their patriarch, Lu Tianxing.    

But Lu Yuanzheng, merely at the early stage of the Golden Immortal Realm's second rank—how could Ning Yulou see him as a threat?    

Bang! Bang! Bang!    

The two Golden Immortals clashed in the sky, their powerful magic sending shockwaves that forced the onlookers to repeatedly back away.    

However, it was clear that Lu Yuanzheng was outmatched by Ning Yulou. After just over ten exchanges, Lu Yuanzheng was visibly struggling and on the brink of defeat.    

"Patriarch, the internal conflict among Heavenly Water Immortal City's three Golden Immortal factions presents an excellent opportunity for our Long River Immortal City. Should we get involved?"    

In that moment, within the He Family's residence in Long River Immortal City, a Golden Immortal murmured to He Cangjin.    

"The affairs of Heavenly Water Immortal City are not our concern. We should not interfere with the business of others," He Cangjin replied, his gaze sweeping over the four Golden Immortals engaged in combat. "The Great Luo Mystic Realm has sealed itself. The Arctic Mountain Range will soon be engulfed by the cold tide. We need to evacuate the area first."    

Among the nine Immortal Cities of Cangyun State, Heavenly Water Immortal City and Long River Immortal City were considered the least powerful.    

Even though Long River Immortal City was marginally stronger than Tianshui Immortal City, the difference was negligible.    

Should Eternal River Immortal City meddle in Heavenly Water Immortal City's affairs now, it could inadvertently unite the three feuding Golden Immortal factions against them.    

Therefore, why would He Cangjin choose to involve himself in the city's troubles at such a time?    

Even if he harbored ambitions to take over the Heavenly Water Immortal City, he would need to bide his time until the three Golden Immortal factions within had weakened each other significantly.    

He Cangjin cast a quick glance at the four combatants before leading the He Family members in a swift departure from the Absolute Cold Mountain Range.    

Observing the He Family's exit, the experts from other factions in Eternal River Immortal City promptly guided their disciples out of the frigid mountain range.    

Numerous factions from Heavenly Water Immortal City also discreetly retreated from the Frost Mountain Range. It was evident that none of them wanted to be caught in the crossfire of the feuds among the three dominant Golden Immortal factions.    

Moreover, the impending descent of the cold tide in the Arctic Mountain Range was a pressing concern. Lingering there was not an option they dared consider.    

After all, the cold tide was a formidable force, one that even Golden Immortals found insurmountable.    

As the various groups withdrew, only the members of the three mighty Golden Immortal factions remained at the scene.    

Suspended in mid-air, Luo Qianqiu and the other three combatants sensed the shifting atmosphere. Their expressions subtly shifted.    

"Lu Tianxing, the cold tide of the Arctic Mountain Range is upon us. If we persist in this battle, we may never escape this place. Do you truly wish to continue?" Luo Qianqiu raised his head to address Lu Tianxing, a chilly smirk playing across his pale features.    

Lu Tianxing, as a peak third-grade Golden Immortal, certainly possessed greater strength than Luo Qianqiu, who had only recently ascended to the third-grade Golden Immortal level.    

Yet, Lu Tianxing was not capable of securing a swift victory.    

With the awakening of the cold tide, survival in the Arctic Mountain Range would be a challenge for any immortal, regardless of their grade. Even a Ninth Grade Golden Immortal would struggle against such a force.    

Luo Qianqiu was confident that Lu Tianxing would not risk continuing the fight under these perilous conditions.    

Reality aligned with Luo Qianqiu's expectations. Witnessing the stirrings of the cold tide, Lu Tianxing's face betrayed a flicker of concern.    

Although Lu Tianxing was seething with rage internally, he managed to keep his anger in check. If they remained deadlocked with Luo Qianqiu and his group, it was likely that they would all meet their end in the Arctic Mountain Range.    

"Luo Qianqiu, Ning Yulou, mark my words. This isn't over between you and the Lu Clan!" Lu Tianxing couldn't help but issue a menacing warning to Luo Qianqiu and Ning Yulou. He then gathered the surviving members of the Lu Clan, Lu He and Wan Xinghan, and quickly made their escape from the Arctic Mountain Range.    

"Let's go. We'll discuss this once we're out of the Arctic Mountain Range!" Luo Qianqiu, without a moment's hesitation, gestured with his hand, and the might of a Golden Immortal enveloped Peter Parker and the others. In a flash, he turned into a beam of light and soared towards the horizon.    

...    

Back in Tianshui City at the Lu Clan residence, Lu Tianxing's face was a portrait of dark clouds when he returned with his people. He had harbored high hopes that...    

During this venture into the Great Luo Mystic Realm, the Lu family had their ace, Lu Hongyu, a ninth-grade True Immortal prodigy. They had even secured an alliance with Wan Xinghan, the foremost talent from the Great Luo of Cang Yun Immortal Abode. Even if they didn't lay claim to the inheritance of the Great Luo, they were supposed to reap significant rewards.    

But as it turned out...    

While optimism is commendable, the harshness of reality can be unforgiving. Lu Tianxing could never have anticipated that not only would the Lu family's disciples come back empty-handed from the Great Luo Secret Realm, but they would also suffer the devastating loss of more than half their number. Lu He was the sole survivor.    

This realization filled Lu Tianxing with bitterness towards Wan Xinghan.    

"Young Master Wan, I granted you entry to the Great Luo Secret Realm. You vowed to stand with the Lu family in our hour of need—to take down Peter Parker. Now, with three of our most talented disciples perishing at the hands of Peter Parker, don't you owe me an explanation?" Lu Tianxing lifted his gaze to Wan Xinghan, his eyes brimming with resentment.    

Had it not been for his wariness of Wan Xinghan's standing, Lu Tianxing might have lashed out violently against him.    

"Patriarch Lu, this isn't on me. If you're looking to point fingers, blame your family for their lack of vigilance. You were completely unaware of Peter Parker's background."    

"Peter Parker not only has the Leakproof Immortal Physique but also wields the Immortal King Sword Art from the Absolute Sword Immortal Palace. Did you really think he was just a run-of-the-mill ascendant?"    

Wan Xinghan let out a derisive snort. "I nearly lost my life because of your negligence, and you have the audacity to demand an explanation from me?"    

What... What?    

Lu Tianxing's face paled as he processed Wan Xinghan's words.    

Peter Parker was thought to be a mere newcomer from the lower realms. How then could he possess the Leakproof Immortal Physique and have mastered the Immortal King Sword Art from the Sword Extinguishing Palace?    

Could it be...    

Is it possible that this young upstart is the reincarnated soul of a legendary figure from the Immortal King's Sword Extinguishing Palace?    

The realization struck Lu Tianxing with a wave of sheer terror.    

The Absolute Sword Immortal Palace stood as a titan, equal only to the Immortal King Realm itself.    

If Peter Parker truly was the rebirth of a luminary from the Supreme Sword Immortal Palace, then antagonizing him would spell doom for the Lu Family.    

Composing himself, Lu Tianxing inhaled deeply to quell his fears. He raised his eyes to Wan Xinghan and asked with a grave tone, "Young Master Wan, what's our course of action regarding this situation?"