World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Guided by a verdant crane, Peter Parker and his fellow Immortal King pressed on. Throughout their journey, they encountered numerous Immemorial Underworld Immortals, all of whom Peter Parker dispatched with ease.    

Xu Ji was tasked with gathering pearls along the way. In less than a day, Peter Parker and his companions had amassed a total of fifty Dark Pearls. Although Peter Parker intended to share the Dark Pearls with Xu Ji, Xu Ji declined, insisting that Peter keep the majority and leaving only a few for himself.    

Peter Parker didn't protest. After all, their primary objective within the ancient Immortal King's ruins was to gather Dark Pearls—the more, the merrier.    

Half a day later, led by the green crane, Peter Parker and his companion reached a vast and imposing valley. Thunderous echoes resonated throughout the area, as a sinister aura enveloped the valley. Dark winds tore through the sky, their ferocity manifesting like the snarls and slashes of unseen beasts.    

"Brother Jiang Chen, we've arrived," Xu Ji murmured to Peter Parker, watching the green crane fade into the ether at the valley's edge.    

Surveying the valley with a grave expression, Peter Parker cautioned, "Be vigilant; this place is fraught with danger." With that, he cautiously approached the valley.    

Upon entering, Peter Parker was immediately enveloped by a pervasive dark energy that weighed heavily on his spirits, as if night had usurped the day. He channeled his Immortal Yuan to fortify himself against the oppressive darkness. The very wind seemed capable of slaying a ninth-grade True Immortal with ease, and Peter suspected that only those above the Heavenly Immortal level could withstand such malevolent forces.    

"Xu Ji, are you certain this is the inheritance site of an Immemorial Immortal Venerable, as discovered by your eighth branch palace?" Peter Parker inquired, scanning the bleak surroundings with a furrowed brow.    

The valley was shrouded in shadows, the howling winds mimicking the cries of specters and the lamentations of wolves, transforming the land into a realm of the dead.    

The dark, chilly wind carried an invisible force that seemed capable of penetrating Peter Parker's defenses and invading the immortal crystals within him. Without a strong mind, one could easily succumb to this force, awakening the darkness within and drastically altering their temperament.    

"I'm not certain if we'll find the legacy of an Immemorial Immortal Venerable here," Peter mused.    

Xu Ji shook his head, "Based on the analysis from a senior in the eighth sub-palace, we're likely in the ruins of an Immemorial Sect, possibly containing the inheritance of an Immemorial Immortal Venerable."    

"The ruins of an ancient sect..." Peter's eyes gleamed with intensity as he considered the possibility. The area certainly seemed like a treasure trove from a bygone era, an ideal spot for a sect's foundation.    

As they delved deeper, it became clear that some cataclysmic event had transformed the valley into a land of death. Peter sensed that this upheaval was tied to the emergence of the Ancient Underworld Immortal and the broader changes across the Ancient Immortal King Ruins.    

With this in mind, he proceeded with heightened caution. The valley's constraints greatly limited their visibility and senses; even with Peter's formidable abilities, he could perceive no further than 300 meters.    

Together, they continued their cautious trek through the valley. Suddenly, Peter felt a presence and halted.    

A chilling roar echoed from the darkness, followed by a black shadow that materialized from the cold wind, its ferocious aura hurtling towards Peter and his companion. Within the wind, the outline of a menacing human face emerged.    

Channeling the power of a Heavenly Immortal, Peter extended his finger, and a golden light shot forth, slicing through the void and striking the dark wind.    

With a soft "puchi," the wind dissipated, revealing a figure in tattered clothing.    

His gaze, slightly vacant, fixed on Peter Parker with an eerie intensity. A demonic, bloodthirsty glint flickered faintly in his eyes as he lunged at Peter once more.    

The black figure's Qi was formidable, having reached the sixth grade of the Heavenly Immortal realm. Yet such power was no match for Peter Parker. With a swift motion, he raised his sword and brought it down, severing the head of the shadowy assailant.    

Peter then approached the fallen body and sliced open its chest. To his surprise, he uncovered a dark green bead nestled within its Dantian.    

"Just as I thought, another Immemorial Underworld Immortal. And it has a Dark Bead inside," Peter murmured to himself upon witnessing the scene.    

His conviction grew stronger; the legacy of the Immemorial Immortal King must have unveiled a harrowing event, driving all creatures to madness and transforming them into Immemorial Underworld Immortals.    

Suddenly, twin sinister roars pierced the darkness.    

Two black silhouettes, distinct from the Immemorial Underworld Immortal, charged at Peter once again. Without hesitation, he brandished the Skyfrost Immortal Sword, executing two swift strikes. The sword's Qi cleaved the shadows in twain.    

"Xu Ji, I must warn you, this place is fraught with peril. Are you certain you wish to venture into this valley with me? I fear I may not be able to protect you should we face further dangers," Peter said, his tone grave.    

They stood amidst the ruins of an ancient sect. If Peter's suspicions were correct, these ruins likely harbored numerous beings turned Ancient Underworld Immortals. It was even possible that Golden Immortals and Great Luo Immortal Venerables lurked within.    

Even Peter Parker doubted his own safety in this treacherous valley.    

Xu Ji offered a faint smile and replied, "Brother Jiang Chen, there's no need for further words. This secret realm is rife with danger, but since we're here, we must explore it. Should the need arise, we can always shatter the jade talisman and exit the realm prematurely."    

Upon hearing this, Peter Parker remained silent and continued to guide Xu Ji deeper into the valley.    

The valley was teeming with Ancient Underworld Immortals. Peter Parker and his companions had traveled less than three thousand meters before encountering over ten of these beings.    

Among the Ancient Underworld Immortals, the most powerful was merely a seventh-grade Heaven Immortal. Peter Parker handled them with relative ease.    

After dispatching a few more Ancient Underworld Immortals, they pressed on. Soon, an ancient palace in a remarkable state of preservation came into view, just three hundred meters ahead.