World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Ling De was slightly taken aback. "Surely the Wind and Thunder Immortal Sect wouldn't disclose the mine's location to the Green Mountain Immortal Sect, would they?"    

Both the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect and the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect coveted the immortal stone mine for themselves.    

That was the crux of the matter.    

Neither sect had let slip any information about the mine's existence.    

Should the Cangshan Immortal Sect catch wind of it, the mine would likely slip through the fingers of the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect. How could they stand to lose such a treasure?    

Peter Parker offered a confident smile. "Maybe not before, but now the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect will certainly spill the beans."    

Previously, the Wind Thunder Immortal Sect had a slight edge over the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect, bolstering their confidence in vying for the mine.    

However, following a recent clash, the Wind and Thunder Immortal Sect found themselves outmatched by the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect in the race for the mine.    

But that wasn't the only issue.    

The Wind and Thunder Immortal Sect also feared that the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect would grow too powerful if they secured the immortal stone vein, potentially becoming a threat.    

The Wind Lightning Immortal Sect's optimal strategy was to act preemptively, seize the initiative, and leverage the Green Mountain Immortal Sect's might to eliminate the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect.    

Yet...    

The Cangshan Immortal Sect's members were no simpletons.    

Once they learned of a prodigy within the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect, they would surely be cautious of his origins. Without understanding his background, they wouldn't rashly engage him.    

If the Wind Thunder Immortal Sect wished to provoke an attack from the Cangshan Immortal Sect, they'd have to reveal the existence of the immortal stone mine.    

For the Cangshan Immortal Sect, the animosity between the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect and the Wind Thunder Immortal Sect was irrelevant. Their priority was securing the mine.    

"If the Cangshan Immortal Sect discovers the immortal stone mine, they'll pursue it at any cost. Even if we intervene, I fear we may be powerless to stop them."    

Ling De's expression grew increasingly grave.    

"Hasn't your sect leader sought assistance from the Great Luo? We just need to hold off the Green Mountain Immortal Sect for a few more days."    

With those words, Peter Parker vanished in a blink, leaving no trace behind. Ling De, with a determined clench of his jaw, hastened to follow.    

...    

In the immortal stone vein, the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect had been tirelessly extracting resources, depleting nearly half of the mine. Upon his arrival, Peter Parker delved once more into the depths to continue his cultivation. But his solitude was short-lived.    

Before half a day had passed, Ling De excitedly approached him again.    

"Peter, we've stumbled upon something astonishing in the immortal stone vein. You must come see it immediately."    

Intrigued by Ling De's fervor, a spark of curiosity lit up Peter Parker's eyes. Clearly, he was eager to uncover what the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect had unearthed.    

Before long, under Ling De's guidance, Peter Parker reached the mining site. The sect's leaders and the disciples responsible for the excavation were all fixated on a section of the untouched vein.    

Following their collective gaze, Peter Parker was met with an astounding sight—a mysterious figure, sealed within the immortal stone vein. The number of years this figure had been entombed was unknown, yet his form was perfectly preserved, eyes sealed shut as if in deep slumber. Clutched in the figure's right hand lay the remnants of an ancient sword.    

With intense focus, Peter Parker extended his immortal sense deep into the vein, attempting to discern the nature of the enigmatic figure. Suddenly, an overwhelming Sword Spirit burst forth, capable of piercing the very soul.    

*Boom!*    

Peter Parker's heart jolted as if a sword, brilliant as a rainbow and mighty enough to cleave the cosmos, had materialized in his mind, splitting mountains, rivers, and the celestial expanse asunder.    

Such was the fearsome power of the fractured blade!    

Reeling from the force, Peter Parker staggered backwards, a trickle of blood escaping from the corner of his mouth.    

He had no clue how long the broken sword had been entombed within the immortal stone mine, yet it retained a formidable power.    

His immortal sense barely grazed the broken sword before he nearly sustained serious injury. Clearly, the sword's caliber was leagues beyond that of a Zenith Heaven Immortal Artifact.    

"I'm afraid the origins of this enigmatic figure are quite remarkable. What could have led to his entrapment in this immortal stone vein?" Peter Parker mused, his eyes betraying his intrigue.    

Then, his gaze shifted and settled on the other hand of the mysterious figure.    

The hand was open and outstretched, seamlessly merging with the immortal stone veins around it, emitting a faint, crystalline, sacred light.    

After scrutinizing the scene, Peter Parker was taken aback by his finding. The immortal stone mine that was in contact with the figure's palm seemed distinct from the others.    

Clutched in the figure's hand was an extraordinary immortal stone, curiously resembling a newborn infant.    

Peter Parker sensed an immense energy emanating from the stone, its purity surpassing any he had encountered before.    

A realization dawned on him.    

The genesis of this immortal stone mine might be intimately linked to the stone in the mysterious man's grasp!    

Taking a deep breath, Peter Parker looked up at Ling Zhong, who stood nearby, and inquired, "Elder Ling Zhong, are you familiar with the typical formation process of an immortal stone vein?"    

"The prerequisites for an immortal stone vein to form naturally are incredibly stringent. In theory, it shouldn't be possible in these conditions. We've always found it baffling..." Ling Zhong trailed off, his gaze locked on the enigmatic figure within the mine. He continued deliberately, "It now appears that the immortal stone mines here may not have a natural origin."    

Peter Parker's eyes gleamed with curiosity. "Could it be related to what's in the palm of that mysterious figure? Do you know what it is?"    

Ling Zhong nodded solemnly and revealed, "It's the legendary progenitor of the immortal stone vein. Only that entity could spawn the immortal stone vein we see here."    

Typically, an immortal stone mother lode would emerge from an exceedingly ancient source of the same kind.    

The worth of an immortal stone mother lode was truly incalculable.    

The mother lode's location was irrelevant; its power could transform the very fabric of the cosmos, spawning an immortal stone mother lode.    

Yet...    

Such a mother lode of immortal stones was exceedingly scarce. Rumor had it that only a select few Immortal Monarch factions with access to an immortal stone mother lode could boast an infinite supply of these stones.    

Ling Zhong and his companions were taken aback by the mother lode's presence in this place.    

Should word get out, the elite factions of the Chaotic Grounds would undoubtedly lose their minds over it.    

"We must keep excavating the mother stone and secure it as quickly as possible," Peter Parker instructed, his eyes ablaze with determination.    

In comparison to the mother stone, the worth of the immortal stone mine paled significantly.    

Securing the mother lode was paramount; the potential loss of the mine to the Green Mountain Immortal Sect would be inconsequential.