World's Strongest Martial Warrior

0The Thunderclap Immortal Realm, safeguarded by an Immortal Emperor Realm expert, spanned an area more than double the size of the chaotic region. Despite Peter Parker and his companions' swift pace, it took them half a month to reach the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace's territory after entering the Thunderclap Immortal Domain.    

    

The Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, a venerable Primordial Chaos faction with deep roots in the Thunderclap Immortal Domain, had seen better days. Nevertheless, it remained a prestigious Great Luo faction, reigning over a million miles within the domain. Even other Primordial Immortal factions approached the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace with deference.    

    

Upon entering the Jade Cloud territory, Peter Parker chose not to head straight for the palace to seek out Ling Xiyao. After all, it had been an eternity since the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's fall. His knowledge of the sect was frozen in time, and the recent transformations within the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace were unknown to him. Venturing blindly into the palace without a grasp of the current dynamics would be foolhardy.    

    

With this in mind, Peter Parker decided to gather intelligence on the palace's situation before proceeding with his plans. Soon after, a colossal city came into view, perched atop a massive immortal mountain that soared over a thousand feet high, presenting a sight of sheer magnificence.    

    

Without a moment's hesitation, Peter Parker and his group soared towards the city that loomed in the distance. In a brief span, they closed in to within three thousand meters of the city gates. However, it quickly became apparent that their timing was less than ideal.    

    

A confrontation was unfolding in the skies a thousand feet from the city, where two factions of people and horses stood opposed, saturating the atmosphere with a palpable sense of danger and solemnity. The larger group, numbering over ten, positioned themselves against the city walls. Their ranks were filled with warriors of the Golden Immortal Realm, led by a middle-aged man clad in green, who had attained the impressive Ninth Grade Golden Immortal Realm.    

    

Although the group wasn't weak, they appeared somewhat outmatched by their counterparts.    

    

On the other side, there were only two individuals, yet their presence was as formidable as the man in green at the Ninth Stage Golden Immortal Realm. In fact, one might have even surpassed that level, reaching the half-step Golden Immortal Realm.    

    

"Ye Qingming, we have been tasked with bringing your daughter to the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace for training. What is the meaning of this resistance?" a cold, stern voice echoed from the half-step Great Luo realm elder as Peter Parker looked on.    

    

The man in green, Ye Qingming, responded calmly, "I appreciate the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace's kind offer. However, my daughter's abilities are quite ordinary, and I would not wish to impose on your esteemed palace."    

    

"It is an honor for your Ye Family that our Jade Cloud Immortal Palace has chosen your daughter for cultivation. Do not reject this privilege, lest you regret it later," another man from the Jade Cloud Palace called out.    

    

Ye Qingming's expression grew stern. "The Jade Cloud Immortal Palace is acting too aggressively. My daughter has no desire to join. Are you intending to coerce her?"    

    

The Jade Cloud Immortal Palace's reputation had been declining in the Thunderclap Immortal Realm, and as the City Lord, Ye Qingming was well aware of the troubling rumors.    

    

The palace had grown increasingly domineering over the years, often compelling young talents to join their ranks. If that were the extent of it, it might be tolerable. After all, the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace was a venerable institution with ancient roots and was well-regarded throughout the Thunderclap Immortal Domain. Training there could be seen as a privilege.    

    

However, the fate of these prodigious disciples was alarming. They seemed to disappear without a trace, leaving even their elders without any information on their well-being. No one knew if they were alive or dead.    

    

Many speculated that the young prodigies who had ventured into the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace had likely met their demise. This suspicion was well-founded. Those with a deeper understanding of the palace were reluctant to send any more of their gifted youth into its depths.    

    

The Jade Cloud Immortal Palace grew increasingly domineering. If they set their sights on the young talents of any group within their domain, they would brazenly seek them out. Despite this, the palace's might was undeniable. Even venerable Primordial experts approached them with caution. Numerous factions simmered with resentment, yet none dared to voice their discontent.    

    

One day, the Ye Family's secret treasure, an exceptional daughter, caught the palace's attention. Despite the family's efforts to conceal her, the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace's gaze pierced through their veil of secrecy. In a bold move, the palace dispatched an expert on the cusp of the Great Luo Realm to the Ye Family, demanding her presence.    

    

When Ye Qingming boldly rejected their demand, the elder from the palace scoffed, "Ye Qingming, are you aware of the repercussions of defying the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace?"    

    

"Powerful though your palace may be, there is a price to pay for acting without justice. My daughter will not be joining the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace," Ye Qingming declared, resolute in his decision to protect his daughter from a grim fate within their walls.    

    

"Very well!" The elder, seething with rage, retorted, "If the Ye Family seeks its own end, I shall grant it today!" His laughter still echoing, he unleashed a formidable aura that blanketed the sky and earth, draining the color from the faces of the Ye Clan's Golden Immortals.    

    

"I'll hold them off. Take the disciples and flee," Ye Qingming commanded, his eyes darkening with determination. A ninth-grade Golden Immortal's aura exploded from him, clashing with the elder's oppressive presence.    

    

"You're out of your depth!" the elder sneered contemptuously. With a swift gesture, he summoned a torrent of Zenith Heaven's might, bearing down on Ye Qingming.    

    

Eyes narrowing, Ye Qingming mustered all his strength and launched a fierce counterattack.    

    

However...    

    

Confronted with the might of a half-step Great Luo, Ye Qingming, a ninth-grade Golden Immortal, found himself utterly powerless to fight back.    

    

With a resounding crash, Ye Qingming's defenses shattered, and he was hurled hundreds of meters away, landing in a pitiful heap. Blood gushed uncontrollably from his mouth.    

    

"Patriarch!"    

    

The Golden Immortals of the Ye Family cried out in anguish.    

    

Ye Qingming wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and struggled to quell the turbulent energy within him. A look of despair crept across his face against his will.    

    

For some time, as the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace's dominance grew increasingly oppressive, Ye Qingming had contemplated relocating the Ye Family beyond its reach. Yet, some of the clan's elders had been reluctant.    

    

Had he foreseen this calamity, he would have acted with greater resolve. Then, the Ye Clan might have been spared the day's catastrophe.