C2730 CHAPTER2730
C2730 CHAPTER2730
It was only after encountering Peter Parker and recognizing the extraordinary extent of his power that Xu Ji had ventured here. Now, having been led by Peter Parker and bestowed the inheritance, the thought of surrendering it to Jiang Xingwei was intolerable.
Jiang Xingwei's voice was icy as he demanded, "Xu Ji, don't feign ignorance with me. Hand over the inheritance you've acquired. It's not something within your grasp!"
"Don't push your luck, Senior disciple Jiang," Xu Ji retorted, his complexion pale. "I've obtained this inheritance fair and square. It has nothing to do with you. Why should I relinquish it to you?"
Had he been in Jiang Xingwei's company from the start, Xu Ji wouldn't have entertained any claim to the inheritance. But this was a boon from Peter Parker, and Xu Ji was not about to hand it over without a fight.
"Xu Ji, by colluding with an outsider, you've usurped an opportunity meant for our eighth branch palace. Should I take this matter to our Master, you would not be spared lightly," Jiang Xingwei warned with a hint of menace. "Surrender the inheritance, and perhaps I can overlook this transgression."
"Hehe... I've encountered my share of brazen individuals, but you, Jiang Xingwei, take the crown," Peter Parker interjected with a sneer. "I claimed this inheritance and passed it to Xu Ji. If you want it, you'll have to get past me first."
Jiang Xingwei's stare sharpened as he barked, "You insolent youth, who do you think you are?" He knew well that the inheritance was fiercely protected by formidable Primeval Underworld Immortals, a prize beyond the reach of even a seasoned ninth-grade Heavenly Immortal.
This very challenge had forced a senior from the eighth branch palace, who had stumbled upon this secret, to retreat without the coveted prize.
Jiang Xingwei had meticulously prepared to claim the inheritance at this location, but to his surprise, someone had already outmaneuvered him.
The young man who had managed to confront the Primeval Underworld Immortal and secure the inheritance for Xu Ji was no ordinary individual.
"The eighteenth palace, Peter Parker."
Catching sight of Jiang Xingwei, Peter Parker remarked, "This isn't a place for you. Would you prefer to leave on your own, or shall I persuade you to make yourself scarce?"
Was this the Peter Parker from the eighteenth palace?
Jiang Xingwei's eyes narrowed.
The dark horse prodigy of the eighteenth branch who had dispatched Yan Li from the third branch with a single blow was well-known, and Jiang Xingwei had long been aware of the tale.
Yet...
Jiang Xingwei had always suspected the story was embellished. Now, it appeared this individual indeed wielded a strength comparable to Yan Li's.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Xingwei addressed Peter Parker with gravity, "Peter Parker, the issue between Xu Ji and myself is a private matter of the eighth branch palace. I'd appreciate it if you didn't interfere."
It was clear that Jiang Xingwei was reluctant to provoke a top talent like Peter Parker from the eighteenth branch palace.
"Xu Ji is my friend now. Unless he chooses to hand over the inheritance to you, you can forget about claiming it," Peter Parker stated, hands clasped behind his back, his tone detached. "I'm not inclined to waste time with idle chatter. If you and your group vanish from my sight immediately, you might still have a chance."
Jiang Xingwei's expression darkened. "Are you intent on getting involved?"
"You're being excessively verbose!"
With those words, Peter Parker lifted his hand, his finger shaping an imaginary sword, and pointed decisively at Jiang Xingwei.
Upon witnessing Peter Parker's offensive move, Jiang Xingwei's expression shifted dramatically. Unleashing the full force of a Second Grade Heavenly Immortal's Qi, he countered with a punch aimed at Peter Parker's finger.
Bang!
The impact reverberated. Jiang Xingwei's frame shook violently, and he stumbled backward more than ten paces, unable to prevent a gush of blood from escaping his lips.
He lifted his head and locked eyes with Peter Parker, a look of inconceivable shock spreading across his pale face.
Just one finger!
Despite being the most formidable prodigy of the eighth branch palace and a peak Second Grade Heaven Immortal, he was unable to withstand even a single finger from his adversary.
How could someone from the eighteenth branch possess such fearsome power?
"Disappear from my sight. If you don't, I won't hesitate to eject you from this secret realm prematurely."
Having grievously wounded Jiang Xingwei with a mere flick of his finger, Peter Parker stood nonchalantly with his hands clasped behind his back.
Jiang Xingwei, a Second Grade Heavenly Immortal prodigy of the eighth branch palace, had remarkable strength, yet it was at best on par with that of a Sixth Grade Heavenly Immortal.
To Peter Parker, a genius of such caliber was as insignificant as an ant.
"Peter Parker, you're pushing it. Remember, you brought this upon yourself!"
Jiang Xingwei's fists were clenched tightly as a ferocious expression took over his face.
Without warning...
He brandished a black bead that radiated the immense pressure of a Great Luo Immortal. With all his might, Jiang Xingwei thrust the bead forward, and a chilling black palm shadow surged toward Peter Parker.
The shadow's power was eerily peculiar, as though it could strike directly at one's soul.
Such an attack might easily overwhelm even a standard Ninth Grade Heavenly Immortal.
"One Seal Immortal Soul Annihilation!"
With an impassive face, Peter Parker executed the first technique of the Heavenly Emperor Seal without restraint.
The One Seal Immortal Soul Annihilation, akin to the Human Emperor Seal's Soul Extinguishing Seal, was the nemesis of Soul Dao power.
Peter Parker's counter was swift and effortless, obliterating the black palm shadow in an instant.
"How... How can this be?"
Staring in disbelief, Jiang Xingwei's eyes bulged with shock.
The Soul Oblivion Pearl, a unique creation by a Great Luo Immortal Venerable of the eighth branch palace, was in his grasp. With it, he had the power to gravely wound even a ninth-grade Heavenly Immortal.
However, Peter Parker from the eighteenth branch palace had astonishingly shattered the Soul Burying Seal with a mere palm strike, inflicting severe injuries upon himself.
This also implied that...
The individual before him likely wielded combat prowess on par with at least a Ninth Grade Heavenly Immortal.
Aside from Luo Shock Scale, who held the rank of a fourth-grade Heavenly Immortal within the eighteenth branch of the Nameless Immortal Palace, it was doubtful there was another with such formidable strength in this branch.
This person's power was certainly no less than that of Luo Shock Scale!
The 18th branch palace was simply the least regarded among the divisions of the Nameless Immortal Palace. Throughout the years, it had never been known for producing prodigious talents.
Jiang Xingwei was utterly baffled as to why such an extraordinary figure would emerge from the eighteenth branch palace now.