World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Yan Li, victorious in seven straight duels, fixed Peter Parker with an icy stare. A palpable tension rippled through the onlookers at the sight.    

One was the Third Sub-Palace's most brilliant prodigy, while the other was the unexpected powerhouse of this year's Nameless Immortal Gathering. Their impending clash promised to be nothing short of thrilling.    

With a swift motion, Peter Parker leapt into the air, landing across from Yan Li in the center of the square.    

With a confident sneer and hands clasped behind his back, he taunted, "Yan Li, to me, you're nothing but a defeated foe. I bested you with ease before, and today will be no different."    

"Enough talk. Today, I will claim victory and regain my third-place standing!" Yan Li bellowed, his voice seething with fury. Without hesitation, he produced a golden Immortal Pill and swallowed it whole.    

Boom!    

As the Golden Pill descended, Yan Li's aura surged with terrifying velocity.    

In mere moments, his power shattered the barrier to the fourth tier of the Heavenly Immortal Stage, climbing relentlessly until it peaked at the tier's zenith, then steadied.    

"Is that the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill?" gasped a few onlookers, their keen eyes and seasoned knowledge betraying their surprise.    

None had anticipated such a bold move. Yan Li had ingested the formidable Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill, sparing no expense.    

This rare Gold Immortal medicinal pill was renowned for its ability to elevate one's cultivation by a full grade in an instant. Yet, the aftermath was daunting; once the pill's effects waned, the user would be left in a debilitated state, struggling to recuperate for months.    

Yan Li had stumbled upon this pill by sheer chance.    

Having been soundly defeated by Peter Parker amidst the ruins of the Primeval Immortal King, Yan Li was acutely aware that a fair fight was beyond his reach.    

It was the existence of the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill that emboldened Yan Li to issue his challenge once more.    

After taking the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill, Yan Li's cultivation base soared to the peak of the Fourth Grade Heaven Immortal realm, surpassing even Luo Shock Scale in strength.    

Yan Li had initially intended to reserve this powerful pill for confrontations with either Luo Jinglin or Yi Qiankun.    

However, with the third-place spot on the line, Yan Li felt compelled to use the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill to ensure victory over Peter Parker.    

"This kid actually got his hands on a Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill."    

Observing the unfolding scene, Black Yunxian's eyes flashed with intensity.    

Now that Yan Li had ingested the pill, his strength likely rivaled that of Luo Shock Scale. It seemed possible that he could indeed overcome Peter Parker, securing the third-place ranking for their Third Branch Palace.    

Moreover, if Yan Li could swiftly defeat Peter Parker, he might seize the opportunity to challenge Yi Qiankun for the second position while the pill's effects lasted.    

"Hall Master Mu, Yan Li's use of the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill is tantamount to cheating!"    

Silver Moon Immortal Reverent protested to Mu Ziqian, who was observing from above.    

Before Mu Ziqian could respond, Black Cloud Immortal Reverent interjected with a sneer, "Silver Moon, spare us the baseless accusations. The rules of this second round don't prohibit the use of medicinal pills, do they?"    

Mu Ziqian replied coolly, "Black Cloud is correct. The competition rules do not forbid the use of medicinal pills."    

Upon hearing this, Silver Moon Immortal Master's face contorted with displeasure.    

The elite prodigies from the eighteen branch palaces of the Nameless Immortal Palace, all heirs to the legacy of the Great Luo, were exceptional by any measure. A slight advancement in their cultivation could drastically amplify their power.    

With Yan Li's cultivation base now elevated by an entire grade thanks to the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill—placing him well beyond the early Fourth Stage Heavenly Immortal Realm of Luo Shock Scale—Peter Parker faced a daunting challenge in matching his opponent's newfound might.    

"Peter Parker, today I will defeat you and erase the shame of my past defeat!"    

No sooner had Yan Li's declaration echoed than he swiftly executed a mystical gesture, unleashing the Great Luo Immortal Art, Thousand Shadows Illusory Body. A multitude of forms materialized, swarming Peter Parker with overwhelming might from every direction.    

Given Yan Li's formidable status as a peak Fourth Grade Heaven Immortal, he could have effortlessly countered the Great Luo Immortal Art, even if his opponent were a mere Ninth Grade Heaven Immortal.    

Yet Peter Parker remained composed, invoking the Mortal Transformation Sword from the Green Emperor Sword Technique.    

Buzz, buzz, buzz...    

In silence, blades of light radiated from him, slicing through the air. Each beam that touched Yan Li's illusory clones annihilated them instantly.    

In the blink of an eye.    

Peter Parker had completely neutralized Yan Li's Great Luo Immortal Art.    

"Yan Li, to think a Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill could grant you victory over me is pure fantasy," Peter Parker said with a smirk, his hands moving swiftly to form new seals.    

In that instant, the Immortal Yuan energy from the surroundings coalesced towards him, morphing into a dark, profound hand seal. A soul-shaking aura unfurled across the heavens above the square.    

"One Seal Immortal Soul Extinguishing!"    

Without a moment's delay, Peter Parker summoned the Heavenly Emperor Seal, thrusting it at Yan Li.    

Yan Li's eyes narrowed sharply, and he unleashed a heaven-quaking roar. The full force of his Heavenly Immortal power erupted, and a massive black dagger materialized behind him.    

"Immortal Physique and Dharma, Profound Yin Dagger!" Yan Li bellowed. The dagger cut through the void, clashing with Peter Parker's Heavenly Emperor Seal.    

In that moment, the very fabric of reality seemed to fade. The celestial bodies stood irrelevant.    

Above Nameless Immortal City, the sky itself plunged into turmoil.    

When calm returned, Peter Parker stood unscathed in the void, his clothing untouched.    

Before him, Yan Li was drenched in blood, his figure a portrait of defeat, his energy waning.    

"Has Yan Li... lost?"    

The crowd in the square watched in stunned silence. They could hardly believe what they were witnessing.    

It was completely unexpected.    

Yan Li, after taking the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill and elevating his cultivation to the peak of the Fourth Tier Heaven Immortal realm, had been bested by Peter Parker with a single, decisive blow!    

"This guy's power... it's formidable!"    

As the epic battle unfolded above, even Luo Shock Scale found himself involuntarily narrowing his eyes in awe.    

Yan Li was the unparalleled prodigy of the third branch hall. His talent and strength were nearly unmatched.    

Having ingested the Profound Gold Barrier Breaking Pill, Yan Li had soared to the pinnacle of the fourth tier of the Heavenly Immortal Realm.    

For Luo Shock Scale, overcoming Yan Li in such a formidable state would be no small feat.    

Yet, this unexpected prodigy from the eighteenth branch had effortlessly subdued Yan Li with a mere serene handprint!    

This individual... he was undeniably the most formidable adversary Luo Shock Scale would encounter at this Immortal Gathering.    

If he wasn't cautious, even the prestigious position of the first branch palace within the Nameless Immortal Palace could be at risk of changing hands.