World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Ling Xiyao was taken aback upon hearing the news.    

Having spent many years at the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, she was intimately familiar with its inner workings.    

Immortal Venerable Bi Jian, a renowned Great Luo Immortal Venerable, had long been celebrated for his formidable power within the palace.    

This was an unexpected turn of events for Ling Xiyao.    

The one who had met their end was none other than Celestial Venerable Bi Jian!    

Moreover, it was in Cangye City where Sword Immortal Bi had met his demise.    

Ling Xiyao understood that the most influential clan in Cangye City, the Ye Family, was a mere Golden Immortal force led by a ninth-grade Golden Immortal.    

With the Jade Sword Immortal Venerable's might, the Ye Family, let alone anyone in the entire Jade Cloud Immortal Palace domain, should have posed no threat to him.    

"It's rumored that a Myriad Spirit Immortal Physique has emerged within the Ye Family of Cangye City. The Jade Cloud Immortal Palace dispatched a disciple of Immortal Venerable Bi Jian to investigate. Tragically, he too perished in Cangye City, which enraged the Jade Sword Immortal. He personally ventured to Cangye City, only to meet the same fate."    

Qing'er, a striking young woman, had gathered this comprehensive information and relayed it in full to Ling Xiyao.    

Upon learning of the events, Ling Xiyao's eyes widened in shock.    

It appeared that the Ye Clan of Azure Leaf City must have had the backing of a formidable expert.    

This individual was capable of vanquishing Immortal Venerable Bi Jian, suggesting they might be a being even more powerful than a Great Luo Immortal Venerable.    

Contemplating this, Ling Xiyao looked up at the young lady before her and softly requested, "Qing'er, please collect more details about the Ye Clan of Cangye City for me."    

Ling Xiyao had a keen intuition.    

The Ye Clan of Azure Leaf City represented a significant opportunity for her.    

...    

Cangye City, home of the Ye family.    

Since Immortal Venerable Bing Chen and Peter Parker vanquished the Jade Sword Immortal, the Ye Family of Cangye City showed no signs of distress. On the contrary, the atmosphere was one of jubilation and festivity.    

Recognizing the significance of Ye Ling's apprenticeship to Immortal Venerable Bing Chen, the Ye Family resolved to host a grand ceremony in her honor.    

On this auspicious day, nearly every disciple of the Ye Family gathered outside their Ancestral Hall to bear witness to the momentous occasion.    

Countless disciples cast their gazes upon Ye Ling, the day's luminary, their faces betraying a mix of envy and longing.    

These disciples were acutely aware of the stature of Ye Ling's soon-to-be mentor.    

He was none other than a true Immortal Venerable, a being of such might that even the esteemed Jade Sword Immortal Palace paled in comparison.    

For any disciple of the Ye Family, apprenticing under such a formidable master was the fulfillment of a lifelong aspiration.    

The ceremony proceeded with impeccable decorum. Ye Qingming radiated pride, his eyes alight with deep satisfaction.    

Ye Qingming was content in the knowledge that Ye Ling's recognition by such an esteemed master would bring him joy beyond measure, even beyond the grave.    

Despite having incurred the wrath of the Jade Sword Immortal Venerable, the Ye Family accepted this as a necessary consequence.    

With Immortal Venerable Bing Chen's formidable prowess, they were confident that even if he could not rival the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, he would undoubtedly safeguard Ye Ling's well-being.    

So long as Ye Ling lived, hope remained for the Ye Family.    

However, as the ceremony reached its zenith, a thunderous proclamation shattered the tranquility of the sky above. The voice boomed like an echoing tempest, resonating for miles around.    

"Bi Mu of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace has arrived to visit the Ye Family!"    

The sudden announcement sent a ripple of apprehension through Ye Qingming and the Ye Family members, their faces tensing with concern.    

They had anticipated retribution from the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, but the swiftness of their response caught them off guard.    

Ye Qingming abruptly rose from his seat, turning his attention to Immortal Venerable Ice Dust at his side. "Senior Ice Dust, I believe that individual is the Grand Elder of Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, Immortal Venerable Bi Mu. He seems to be just as powerful as Immortal Venerable Bi Jian."    

"We should go greet them. It appears we have more than one Great Luo Immortal Venerable visiting this time."    

With those words, Bing Chen took to the skies, swiftly ascending three thousand meters above Cangye City.    

Across the expanse, two imposing figures radiated Great Luo Immortal Pressure as they hovered in the air. They were none other than the Grand Elder of Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, Immortal Venerable Bi Mu, and the commander of the Jade Cloud Immortal Guards, Bi Zhan.    

Upon noticing Bing Chen's arrival above Cangye City, Bi Mu squinted his aged eyes. "You're responsible for Immortal Venerable Bi Jian's death, aren't you?"    

The presence emanating from Bing Chen was enigmatic; its depths were immeasurable, even to Bi Mu.    

It was clear that Bing Chen was the Ye Family's patron, and it was highly likely that Immortal Venerable Bi Jian had met his end at Bing Chen's hands.    

"Yes," Bing Chen replied, his tone detached as he regarded the pair. "Have you come seeking retribution for him?"    

Her gaze locked onto Immortal Venerable Ice Dust, she spoke with gravitas, "Your Excellency has slain a Great Luo Immortal Venerable from our Jade Cloud Immortal Palace. You owe us an explanation."    

Immortal Venerable Ice Dust responded with a chilling smile. "Oh? If you expect an explanation from me, you'll first need to prove you have the strength to demand one."    

Celestial Venerable Bi Mu wasted no time. He addressed Bi Zhan decisively, "Bi Zhan, handle this individual. Meanwhile, you will go to the Ye Family and secure the Myriad Spirit Immortal Physique."    

The sheer might of someone capable of defeating Bi Jian was undoubtedly formidable.    

Their mission was to gauge the extent of this man's support before proceeding with any further action.    

And then there was the matter of the Ye Family's Myriad Spirit Immortal Physique.    

Regardless of their ability to confront this formidable individual, they were determined to reclaim the physique for the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace at all costs.    

"Great Elder, don't worry," Bi Zhan assured before he prepared to descend upon Cangye City.    

Bing Chen watched him, a sneer curling his lips. "Old man, you're not much stronger than the one who perished by my hand. Are you certain you can stop me?"    

"You possess great power, and indeed, it would be a formidable challenge to confront you alone," she acknowledged. "But if I've chosen to stand against you solo, rest assured, I haven't come unprepared." As she declared this, a pitch-black Immortal Saber, brimming with a monstrous devouring force, materialized in her grasp.    

The moment the dark blade emerged, it seemed as though the very fabric of space was being consumed by its gleaming edge.    

"Chaos Origin Immortal Treasure?" Bing Chen's eyes narrowed, recognizing the aura emanating from the pitch-black Immortal Dao.    

He realized the elder was exceedingly cautious, having drawn an ancient Immortal Artifact at the onset of battle.    

Ice Dust Immortal Venerable, having once been a true Chaos Origin Immortal Venerable herself, was well aware of the immense might of the Chaos Origin Immortal Treasure.    

In his present state, Bing Chen knew he would incur a grave toll should he dare to confront the Chaos Origin Immortal Artifact directly.    

With this in mind, Bing Chen refrained from acting rashly. Instead, he regarded Immortal Venerable Bi Mu with a taunting look. "Old man, even if you manage to delay me, I doubt you'll make even the slightest dent in the Ye Family's defenses today."