World's Strongest Martial Warrior

The sudden emergence of King Grade Immortal Medicine left all the young prodigies from the eighteenth branch in awe.    

King Grade Immortal Medicine, an exceedingly rare and unparalleled elixir within the Immortal World, is the stuff of countless Immortals' dreams.    

Even Immortal Kings would find themselves enticed by the appearance of such an elixir. So, when a medicine of this caliber surfaced in the ruins of an ancient Immortal King, it was no wonder that the young talents of the Eighteenth Palace felt a surge of excitement.    

In that moment.    

Simultaneously, every prodigy from the eighteenth branch within the Ancient Immortal King's Ruins made a beeline for the source of the radiant immortal glow.    

"I never anticipated that a King Grade Immortal Medicine would be hidden in this secret realm."    

Yi Qiankun, who was outside a shadowy valley employing hand seals to dismantle a formation, couldn't resist pausing to gaze at the celestial light piercing the sky, murmuring to himself in astonishment.    

Without a second thought, he abandoned his task with the formation and vanished in the blink of an eye.    

Elsewhere.    

In a towering ancient forest, Luo Shock Scale, having just vanquished a tier 7 Heavenly Immortal Realm Primeval Underworld Immortal with a single punch, abruptly looked up towards the distant horizon, his eyes ablaze with intense desire.    

A King Grade Immortal Medicine!    

Such an item was nearly mythical in the Immortal World, an encounter so rare it might happen once in eons. Within the entire Northern Frost Immortal Domain, such occurrences were so few that they could be counted on one hand.    

To his recollection.    

The Northern Frost Immortal Realm hadn't witnessed a King Grade Immortal Medicine in billions of years.    

Yet...    

Despite its scarcity, anyone fortunate enough to procure this medicine could, even without ascending to the Immortal King Realm, at least achieve the esteemed status of a singularly peerless Immortal Venerable.    

"King Grade Immortal Medicine, it will be mine!"    

Luo Shock Scale's eyes shone with a fierce determination.    

His talent was exceptional. Since his entry into the first palace of the Nameless Immortal Palace, Luo Shock Scale had rapidly risen to become the foremost prodigy there. He had even secured his place as the ninth immortal genius among the Northern Chill Immortal Domain's ten most illustrious immortal geniuses.    

However, Luo Shock Scale was far from content. Despite his standing in the main hall of the Nameless Immortal Palace, two unparalleled immortal prodigies loomed above him. Securing the king-level immortal medicine that had just revealed itself could be his ticket to outshine these two formidable rivals. It might even catapult him to the top of the Northern Chill Immortal Domain's Immortal Pride Board, crowning him the preeminent genius of his generation.    

With this ambition in mind, Luo Shock Scale didn't spare a glance for the Underworld Pearl from the Seventh Stage Heavenly Immortal of the Immemorial Underworld. He shot into the sky, racing toward the source of the immortal light.    

...    

An ancient mountain peak pierced the heavens, shrouded in a dense mist of immortal essence that obscured its secrets and cloaked it in mystery. At the mountain's heart, a radiant immortal glow cut through the clouds, revealing the entirety of the Immemorial Immortal King's Remains.    

In that moment, numerous young disciples from the Eighteen Divisions had converged at the mountain's base, drawn by the sudden burst of light.    

Yet, despite their awareness that the brilliant display likely signaled the emergence of a king-level immortal medicine, caution reigned. The presence of Ancient Underworld Immortals around the mountain's perimeter, some as formidable as ninth-grade Heaven Immortals, deterred even the boldest.    

Time marched on, and the crowd of eager young geniuses swelled.    

He Yu and another promising youth from the eighteenth branch were among those lured by the King Grade Immortal Medicine's allure. "Senior Brother, the King Grade Immortal Medicine is beyond our reach. Let's not get caught up in this," whispered the half-step Heavenly Immortal standing beside He Yu.    

Their branch, nestled in a remote corner of the Nameless Immortal Palace, had access to far fewer resources than the others, making their hesitation all the more prudent.    

For years, the 18th branch struggled to produce any geniuses that could shake the world. Even someone like He Yu, considered a top talent in Cang Yun Province, seemed rather ordinary within the 18th branch palace of the Nameless Immortal Palace.    

The emergence of a king-level immortal medicine had drawn the attention of prodigies from all eighteen branch palaces. Yet, for the 18th sub-palace, with its limited strength, securing such a treasure was nearly an impossible dream.    

Rather than futilely vying for the medicine, it made more sense to pursue the Ancient Underworld Immortal and gather Underworld Pearls. This would bolster their 18th branch palace's standing in the initial phase of the Immortal Gathering.    

"It's not a big deal. The chance to see a King Grade Immortal Medicine might not come again in my lifetime. Let's just have a look," He Yu remarked with a smile. "With all the commotion, everyone in the secret realm must be aware by now. Brother Jiang Chen is bound to arrive soon."    

Without Peter Parker, their eighteenth palace would have been the clear underdog. But his presence changed the game. While He Yu wasn't certain of Peter Parker's full capabilities, he recognized that Peter's power was significantly greater than his own, perhaps even rivaling that of Yan Li from the third branch.    

With Peter Parker on their side, the eighteenth Sub Palace might just have a chance to claim a portion of the prize.    

"Well, if it isn't He Yu from the eighteenth palace. What brings you here? Do you really think your palace has a shot at the king-grade immortal medicine?" a mocking voice interrupted as He Yu and a woman were exchanging whispers.    

He Yu looked up to see three figures approaching. Each had reached the first-grade Heavenly Immortal Realm, with the leader, a formidable young man, on the cusp of advancing to the second grade.    

"Xu Bao, it's you!" He Yu's gaze chilled upon recognizing the newcomer.    

These three were no strangers to him; they were the rising stars of the 17th Sub Palace. Nestled beside the 18th branch and located in a neighboring state to Cangyun, the two palaces were the lowest-ranked among the Nameless Immortal Palace's eighteen branches. The rivalry between them was fierce, as neither wanted to be deemed the weakest of the lot.    

The tension between the two branch palaces was nothing new; their relationship had always been strained. During one of He Yu's training excursions, he had clashed with Xu Bao, which only added fuel to the fire. So when Xu Bao unexpectedly showed up, it was clear his intentions were far from friendly.    

"He Yu, it's been a while. How have you been?" Xu Bao asked, his smile icy as he regarded He Yu. "I've spent quite some time searching for you in this mystic realm."