World's Strongest Martial Warrior

He Cangjin, the He Family Patriarch, was a formidable Golden Immortal Realm expert. Advancing in rank within this realm was an arduous task, with most Golden Immortals in Cangyun State plateauing at the First or Second Stage. The sight of a Third Stage Golden Immortal was exceedingly rare. Thus, He Cangjin, as a Rank Four Golden Immortal, stood among the elite experts of Cangyun State.    

With the He Family's arrival, representatives from other factions of the two Immortal Cities followed suit. The Ning Family, one of Heavenly Water Immortal City's three major Golden Immortal forces, also joined Peter Parker's side. Led by their Patriarch, Ning Yulou, the Ning Family had secured four entries into the prestigious Great Luo Secret Realm. Their four disciples boasted strength far surpassing that of Luo Qing'er and her companions.    

The Luo Water Merchant Union had not seen a prodigy of Luo Wuji's caliber for some time. While Luo Qing'er was undoubtedly gifted, her time in cultivation was brief, and she had only reached the status of a Rank Four True Immortal. The Union's other two Rank Nine True Immortals were average at best, with many Rank Seven True Immortal talents present who matched or exceeded their prowess. Without Peter Parker, the Union's contingent for the Great Luo Secret Realm would have paled in comparison to other Golden Immortal forces.    

"Brother Luo, I trust that the Luo Water Merchant Union will extend additional support to the Ning Family in the Great Luo Secret Realm this time," Ning Yulou remarked to Luo Qianqiu with a congenial smile.    

Luo Qianqiu returned the smile, responding, "Clan Head Ning, your humility is unwarranted. The Luo River Merchant Union and the Ning Clan are steadfast allies; it is only natural that we support one another."    

This time, their challenges were not limited to rivals like the Lu Clan; they also faced the formidable Eternal River Immortal City. It was only logical for the two allied clans to present a united front.    

Upon hearing Luo Qianqiu's remarks, a look of disdain crept across the faces of the four disciples from the Ning Clan standing behind Ning Yulou. Despite the Luo Water Merchant Union being one of the top three Golden Immortal factions in Heavenly Water Immortal City, it paled in comparison to the venerable Ning Family with their extensive lineage.    

In this instance, within the Great Luo Secret Realm, the Luo Water Merchant Union had dispatched merely a Rank Four True Immortal and a Rank Six True Immortal. It was a stroke of luck that such underwhelming participants hadn't hindered their progress, much less contributed to the Ning Family's cause.    

"Patriarch He, the time has come. Let's open the Great Luo Secret Realm," suggested Lu Tianxing. He rose into the air, positioning himself alongside He Cangjin, as the elite forces from both Immortal Cities were nearly all present.    

Following the conflict between Heavenly Water Immortal City and Long River Immortal City, He Cangjin and Lu Tianxing had erected a formidable barrier at the Great Luo Secret Realm's entrance to deter reckless entry. Only a Fifth Stage Golden Immortal or higher could possibly unsettle a barrier crafted by a Fourth Stage Golden Immortal and a peak Third Stage Golden Immortal.    

"Alright!" He Cangjin responded promptly, forming hand seals without delay to dismantle the barrier guarding the entrance to the Great Luo Secret Realm.    

In no time at all, He Cangjin and his ally successfully opened the barrier.    

"The Great Luo Secret Realm is now accessible. As per our agreement, each Immortal City may send only twenty individuals, and their cultivation levels must not exceed the Heaven Immortal Realm," He Cangjin announced calmly. "Patriarch Lu, your people from Sky Water Immortal City are invited to enter the Mystic Realm first."    

A glint of wariness crossed Lu Tianxing's eyes. The true nature of the Great Luo Mystic Realm remained a mystery, and He Cangjin's seemingly generous offer was not without ulterior motives—he intended to use the Sky Water Immortal City's explorers as pathfinders.    

Nonetheless, despite recognizing He Cangjin's ploy, Lu Tianxing chose not to decline the offer.    

He wouldn't gain anything without venturing into the tiger's den.    

Dangers and opportunities often coexist.    

Those who first entered the Great Luo Secret Realm might encounter more risks, but they also had the chance to take the lead.    

Lu Tianxing cast a casual glance downward and stated, "Members of the Heavenly Water Immortal City, proceed to the Great Luo Mystic Realm. Remember, you have only three months. The Arctic Mountain Range's cold tide will return in three months. If you fail to exit the Great Luo Secret Realm by then, you'll face the consequences."    

With Lu Tianxing's words hanging in the air, the five individuals from the Lu family surged ahead, soaring into the sky toward the Great Luo Secret Realm's entrance.    

Following suit, the four from the Ning family ascended as well.    

Luo Qianqiu, witnessing this, couldn't help but caution Peter Parker and the other three, "Go on, and be cautious."    

Peter Parker nodded in acknowledgment and, alongside Luo Qing'er and the others, made his way to the Great Luo Secret Realm's threshold.    

After Peter Parker and his companions had entered, the remaining seven representatives from the Heavenly Water Immortal City also took flight into the Great Luo Secret Realm.    

Subsequently, the inhabitants of Long River Immortal City made their entrance into the realm.    

With He Cangjin and Lu Tianxing overseeing the process, no one dared to cause trouble, ensuring everything proceeded without a hitch.    

In time, the twenty True Immortals from Long River Immortal City also stepped into the Great Luo Mystic Realm.    

...    

Upon entering the Great Luo Secret Realm, Peter Parker was immediately engulfed by a sensation of time and space flipping on their heads. The world around him morphed into an endless white void, with a bone-chilling cold sweeping over him like a blanket covering the earth.    

Standing amidst the frigid gusts, Peter Parker, clad in black, remained unfazed.    

Luo Qing'er was the only one by his side.    

At the realm's entrance, Peter Parker noticed a myriad of spatial nodes. Each node led to different areas within the Great Luo Secret Realm.    

The reason Luo Qing'er had arrived at the same spot was that he had guided her to the same spatial node.    

After all, with Luo Qing'er's cultivation at only the level of a Rank Four True Immortal, navigating the Great Luo Secret Realm alone would be far too perilous.    

Having made a promise to Luo Qianqiu to ensure her safety, he was committed to letting no harm come her way.    

"Is this the Great Luo Secret Realm? It's freezing here," Luo Qing'er observed with a curious glance around before turning to Peter Parker. "Big Brother Peter Parker, where to next?"    

"It seems the ruler of this realm must be a Great Luo Immortal Venerable with a mastery of ice powers, which explains the chill," Peter Parker mused. "Since we're not familiar with the Great Luo Secret Realm, let's scout the area first."    

While speaking, Peter Parker extended his immortal sense across a hundred-mile radius, cautiously guiding Luo Qing'er through their exploration of the realm.    

They found themselves in an ancient forest, surrounded by towering trees that soared over a thousand feet high. The silence and tranquility of the forest gave it a paradisiacal feel.    

Yet, this very quietude and serenity instilled an unsettling feeling in Peter Parker.    

Suddenly, Luo Qing'er scrunched up her nose and exclaimed, "Big Brother Peter Parker, can you catch that delightful scent?"