C2642 CHAPTER2642
C2642 CHAPTER2642
Peter Parker stowed the Immortal Monument, his voice a soft murmur. His gaze fell upon the vanquished Earth Giant, and a flicker of regret crossed his face. The earth immortal crystals from a rank nine True Immortal were undoubtedly valuable, likely on par with the two first-grade immortal crystals Luo Qing'er had given him. Yet, it was such a shame...
The overwhelming force of the Immortal Tablet's annihilation had obliterated the Earth Giant's earth immortal crystals into dust.
"Big Brother Peter Parker, you're incredible! To effortlessly slay a Ninth Grade True Immortal Earth Giant," Luo Qing'er exclaimed, her eyes shining with boundless admiration as she looked at him. Her delicate features were etched with awe.
The Earth Giant, known for its formidable defenses and mastery over the earth's power, seemed to wield limitless strength. An ordinary first-grade Heaven Immortal would likely struggle against a ninth-grade True Immortal Earth Giant. But Peter Parker, with his sixth-grade True Immortal cultivation, had felled the giant in a single blow!
Taking a deep breath, Peter Parker addressed Luo Qing'er with a grave tone, "We need to move on. We can't linger here. Let's make our exit."
The recent battle had caused quite an uproar, and it was probable that it had caught the attention of other formidable beings in the vicinity. In his effort to vanquish the Earth Giant, Peter had tapped into the potent Immortal Extermination, depleting a vast reserve of his energy.
Facing another ninth-grade True Immortal Earth Giant in his current state would be a significant challenge. To avoid any further trouble, it was prudent to depart without delay.
After Peter Parker and Luo Qing'er had left the scene, a figure emerged from a pile of rocks nearby. Had Peter been present, he would have been taken aback. The individual was none other than Lu He from the Lu Family of Heavenly Water Immortal City.
As Lu Ming's younger brother, one of the three esteemed Golden Immortals of the Lu Family, Lu He was well-equipped with numerous aces up his sleeve for his journey into the Great Luo Secret Realm. Among these was a Qi restraining talisman, crafted by Lu Ming himself. Once activated, this talisman allowed Lu He not only to mask his aura but also to become invisible. Only a Golden Immortal Realm expert might stand a chance of detecting him.
Upon entering the Great Luo Secret Realm, Lu He wasted no time in activating the Qi Concealing Talisman. In fact, he had been present during the standoff between the burly man and the woman in form-fitting attire; he simply chose to remain unseen. His initial strategy was to bide his time until the two combatants were both gravely wounded, akin to the proverbial mantis stalking the cicada, oblivious to the oriole lying in wait.
Unexpectedly, the seemingly innocuous hill, rumored to house immortal treasures, revealed itself to be an earth giant of formidable power, swiftly dispatching both the robust man and the woman. To Lu He's greatest surprise, Peter Parker and Luo Qing'er of the Luo Water Merchant Union also made an appearance. Witnessing them become the earth giant's targets, Lu He couldn't suppress a sense of malicious glee.
He had assumed that, even if Peter Parker and Luo Qing'er survived the encounter with the giant, they would suffer greatly. However, Peter Parker's prowess defied Lu He's wildest expectations. The giant, self-proclaimed as unbeatable within its realm, fell to Peter Parker's might in a single blow. Lu He was aware of Peter Parker's exceptional talent, but the sheer magnitude of his combat power was beyond anything he had anticipated.
"The kid's rate of growth is alarmingly fast. I must take him out without delay," Lu He thought, his gaze following the path Peter Parker had taken, a growing sense of murderous intent in his eyes. Peter Parker's natural ability was already disconcerting. Considering his rapid progression, Lu He feared it wouldn't be long before Peter ascended to the Heaven Immortal realm, or even the Golden Immortal realm, potentially becoming a formidable threat to the entire Lu Family.
Despite his status as a seventh-grade True Immortal, he knew that even with his ace up his sleeve, he was no match for Peter Parker. For now, his only option was to call upon the Lu family to unite and take down Peter Parker. Lu He hastily retrieved the Lu family disciple token and sent a message to Lu Hongyu and the others. Once the message was sent, he activated his Qi Concealment Talisman and pursued Peter Parker and his companions. If he was to eliminate Peter Parker, he needed to track him closely. Ideally, he would strike when Peter Parker and his allies were gravely wounded. Even if the opportunity to kill Peter Parker didn't arise, he had to keep tabs on him and bide his time until Lu Hongyu and the rest could arrive to finish the job. After all, the secret realm was vast, and locating Peter Parker again would be no small feat if he slipped away.
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After their encounter with the giant, Peter Parker led Luo Qing'er to a hidden cave. They fortified it with defenses and began their secluded cultivation. Having spent half a day recovering from the battle's toll, Peter Parker felt no rush to depart. The Great Luo Secret Realm, where they were, promised the greatest fortunes—the treasures and legacy of the Great Luo Immortal Venerable. However, they were clueless about the secrets of the realm, and finding the Immortal Venerable's legacy was no simple endeavor. Moreover, such a legacy would undoubtedly be remarkable, and its discovery would certainly cause an uproar. Therefore, Peter Parker was in no hurry to scour the Great Luo Secret Realm. With three months at their disposal, he planned to use the time to fortify his strength in seclusion. Without formidable power, even if the Immortal Venerable's legacy surfaced, he wouldn't stand a chance in the ensuing struggle. His combat abilities were strong, but the elite prodigies from the two Immortal Cities were formidable adversaries, likely holding powerful aces of their own. For instance, Luo Qianqiu had prepared a significant ace for Luo Qing'er.
Earlier, when Luo Qing'er was setting up the defensive formation, she had already retrieved a treasure and used it to create a protective barrier around the cave. Despite her considerable power as a Rank Four True Immortal, the barrier she conjured would pose a significant challenge for anyone below the Heavenly Immortal level to penetrate.
The two leading prodigies from Immortal City were likely to have trump cards in their arsenal that were on par with Luo Qing'er's own capabilities. Moreover, the Lu Family boasted a mysterious genius at the Eighth Stage True Immortal level, a presence so formidable that even Peter Parker felt a palpable sense of danger emanating from him.
Peter Parker knew that if he could advance to the Seventh Stage True Immortal realm, he would stand a much better chance when confronting the elite talents from both Immortal Cities.
"Qing'er, I'm going to enter a period of secluded cultivation. Please be vigilant. Should any trouble arise, don't hesitate to crush the jade token I gave you," he advised her.
Having imparted these final instructions to Luo Qing'er, Peter Parker made no effort to conceal his next move. He stepped into the Tower of Time and began to channel the energy from the immortal crystals, immersing himself in deep cultivation.