World's Strongest Martial Warrior

After a moment...    

She instinctively turned to look behind her.    

A young man dressed in black emerged slowly from the ancient forest.    

This mysterious figure was none other than Peter Parker, who had been stealthily observing the skirmish from the shadows.    

"Kid, who are you, and why are you meddling in the affairs of the Scarlet Moon Bandits?" demanded the Rank Six True Immortal of the bandits, his gaze icy as he radiated an intense aura of menace.    

"I'm just a passerby," Peter Parker replied with composure. "I have a question for you. What is this place, and where's the nearest city?"    

The middle-aged man's expression soured. "Kid, are you messing with me?"    

They had been locked in a fierce confrontation with the Luo Shui Merchant Union, and now this young man in black had the audacity to interrupt him just to ask for directions.    

He must be insane.    

"Young master, we are in the North Ridge of Cangyun State. The nearest city is Heavenly Water Immortal City, where our Luo Water Merchant Union is based," Luo Qing'er quickly informed Peter Parker.    

She sensed that the arrival of this enigmatic youth could be a turning point for their Luo Water Merchant Union.    

"Heavenly Water Immortal City?" Peter Parker mused, then addressed Luo Qing'er, "Guide me to Tianshui Immortal City. I assure you, you'll be safe. What do you say?"    

Luo Qing'er's spirits lifted at his words. "I would be grateful to lead the way."    

With the Scarlet Moon Bandits' ambush bearing down on them, the Luo Shui Merchant Alliance was in dire straits.    

Without assistance, their chances of escaping unscathed were slim.    

But now, with this black-clad youth offering his help, how could she possibly decline?    

Having witnessed him single-handedly fend off the Scarlet Moon Bandits with a mere sword strike, it was clear his power was at least on par with a Rank Six True Immortal. He might just be their salvation from the current predicament.    

Peter Parker was not one for idle chatter. He lifted his gaze to meet that of the middle-aged Sixth Stage True Immortal before him and stated flatly, "I will ensure the safety of the Luo Shui Merchant Union. Leave now, or face the consequences."    

"Kid, it seems you're eager to meddle in the affairs of my Scarlet Moon Bandits?"    

The middle-aged man's gaze bore into Peter Parker, his entire being radiating a palpable intent to kill.    

Peter Parker remained stoic. "And what if I am?"    

"Good! Good! Good!" The middle-aged man's laughter was steeped in fury. "A mere Rank Three True Immortal dares to meddle in the affairs of my Scarlet Moon Bandits. You're seeking your own demise, and I'm happy to oblige!"    

Before he could finish his tirade, a flaming claw, wrought from crimson Immortal Yuan, tore through the void, engulfing Peter Parker in waves of searing heat.    

With a subtle twist of his wrist, Peter Parker spun the Human Emperor Sword, unleashing a brilliant arc of light that cleaved the heavens.    

"Immortal Killing Sword Art, Immortal Execution!"    

The sword's descent unleashed a terrifying aura of death, blanketing the sky and earth, and causing the middle-aged man and the very fabric of space to feel as though they were about to shatter.    

Stricken with terror, the middle-aged man fought desperately to escape the binding energy of the sword's lethal qi.    

But in that critical moment, the sword's radiance obliterated the flaming claw. Then, as swift as a bolt of lightning, it impaled the middle-aged man, splitting his body in two.    

The very next instant, the middle-aged man's immortal crystals burst forth from his remains with a whoosh.    

Peter Parker reached out, snatching the immortal crystal from the air. He drew it into his palm, wiping away the man's immortal essence before stowing it in his storage bag.    

"It seems I've underestimated the divine ability of the Immortal King," Peter Parker murmured to himself, having dispatched a Sixth Grade True Immortal of the Scarlet Moon Bandits with a single sword strike.    

He had anticipated that his Rank Three True Immortal power would require more effort to defeat a Rank Six True Immortal.    

Yet, he hadn't foreseen that his breakthrough to the True Immortal Realm would so dramatically amplify the potency of the Immortal Killing Sword Technique.    

Now, with his Third Stage True Immortal strength, Peter Parker had once again wielded the Immortal Killing Sword Art, elevating its power to unprecedented heights.    

Not even an average Sixth Stage True Immortal could withstand a single blow from him.    

A Sixth Stage True Immortal had perished just like that? The sudden turn of events cast a pall of silence over the entire area. Luo Qing'er, the members of the Luo Water Merchant Union, and the Scarlet Moon Bandits alike found themselves in a state of shock, struggling to grasp the reality of what had just occurred.    

No one had seen it coming.    

The mysterious black-robed youth who had appeared out of nowhere wielded the fearsome power to slay a Rank Six True Immortal with a mere flick of his sword. This suggested that he was, at the very least, on par with a seventh-grade True Immortal. A prodigy of such caliber was a rarity, even across the vast expanse of Cangyun Prefecture.    

The astonishment was not limited to those on the ground; even the two Heaven Immortals hovering above could not conceal their amazement. They could easily discern that Peter Parker was merely a Rank Three True Immortal. Yet, this same Rank Three had the astounding ability to vanquish a Rank Six with a single sword strike—a feat indicative of the formidable power usually found only among the elite Luo factions of Cang Yun Province.    

Could this enigmatic black-robed youth hail from a Zenith Heaven of unparalleled power?    

The thought alone ignited a surge of elation in the silver-robed elder of the Luo Water Merchant Union, while the one-eyed man from the Scarlet Moon Bandits could only scowl in dismay.    

"Haha... King, it seems the Luo Water Merchant Union is relentless. Your Scarlet Moon bandits are fated to leave empty-handed today," the silver-robed elder gloated, unable to suppress his smug laughter.    

The emergence of such an extraordinary talent—a Great Luo force's prodigy capable of defeating a Rank Six True Immortal while only at the Third Stage—was more than enough to turn the tide of the day's events.    

"Hmph! Count yourselves fortunate. Retreat!" With a flicker in his gaze, the one-eyed man swiftly commanded his bandits to withdraw. Though he was marginally stronger than the elder from the Luo Water Merchant Union, he knew he stood no chance against him in a brief encounter.    

As for the black-robed young man who had come to the aid of the Luo Water Merchant Union, his combat prowess was undoubtedly on par with that of a Rank Seven True Immortal. None of the Scarlet Moon Bandits, save for him, could hope to match such strength.    

As long as the old man held him at bay, the Scarlet Moon Bandit Gang faced certain annihilation. Yet, that wasn't the crux of the matter. The one-eyed man's greatest fear was the true identity of the young man clad in black. The exceptional talent of this youth suggested a strong possibility that he hailed from a prestigious Great Luo power, led by a Great Luo Immortal Venerable. Such a distinguished personage was far beyond what their modest Scarlet Moon bandit group could dare to cross. To provoke such a being would likely spell doom for them all.    

With this in mind, the one-eyed man wasted no time. Casting a meaningful glance at Peter Parker, he swiftly vanished along with the Scarlet Moon Bandits, leaving Peter Parker behind.