World's Strongest Martial Warrior

However, the Immortal Tablet descended with a force that seemed to suppress the very heavens and earth, causing space itself to shatter with a resounding crash. Even Lu Fang's desperate escape faltered momentarily.    

As he hesitated, the colossal tablet, a hundred thousand feet in size, crashed down with a thunderous roar.    

Despite not wielding the Immortal Extinguishing Power this time, Peter Parker's sheer strength meant that even a simple attack with the Immortal Monument was far beyond what Lu Fang, an Eighth Stage True Immortal, could endure.    

Lu Fang had exhausted every technique at his disposal, yet he managed to withstand the Immortal Monument for only an instant before he was reduced to a mist of blood in the air.    

Having dispatched Lu Fang with such casual ease, Peter Parker didn't linger. He summoned Luo Qing'er from the cave and they swiftly vanished from the scene.    

Next, Peter Parker had no desire to explore the Great Luo Secret Realm. He relocated and prepared to resume his seclusion.    

Three months were allotted for their stay in the Great Luo Secret Realm, and only half a month had elapsed.    

If the Great Luo Secret Realm remained undisturbed, Peter Parker planned to spend a significant period in seclusion, reserving the final month or so for exploration.    

However, plans often fall behind the pace of change.    

This time, Peter Parker had been in seclusion for just a few days when Luo Qing'er summoned him from the Tower of Time once more.    

"Qing'er, what's the matter? Has another disciple of the Lu Family come looking for trouble?" Peter Parker emerged from the Tower of Time, his expression one of confusion.    

"Big Brother Peter Parker, you've already defeated Lu Hongyu. The remaining disciples of the Lu Family wouldn't dare to provoke you," Luo Qing'er replied, shaking her head. She took a deep breath before continuing, "I recently received a message from a disciple of the Luo Water Merchant Union."    

"What news?" Peter Parker's interest was piqued.    

The fact that Luo Qing'er had called him out from the Tower of Time was proof enough that the news she brought was of no small significance.    

Luo Qing'er spoke urgently, "It seems they've stumbled upon a location. There's a strong possibility it's connected to the Great Luo Immortal Venerable and the Great Luo Secret Realm."    

"Oh?"    

Surprise flickered in Peter Parker's eyes. "Well then, let's check it out."    

The most coveted treasure within the Great Luo Secret Realm would undoubtedly be the legacy left by the Great Luo Immortal Venerable.    

Given that the Luo Water Merchant Union had uncovered what they believed to be this very legacy, Peter Parker saw no reason not to investigate.    

Without delay, Luo Qing'er led Peter Parker to rendezvous with the union's disciples.    

...    

Meanwhile, in a remote canyon tens of thousands of miles from Peter Parker and his companions, a crowd had assembled.    

Among them were two ninth-grade True Immortals from the Luo Water Merchant Union.    

Two disciples from the Ning family stood by their side.    

In addition to these four, there were five or six prodigies from Long River Immortal City, eyeing each other warily, yet holding back from any rash actions.    

However, the situation was escalating.    

Both groups had signaled for backup, and the number of onlookers outside the canyon was increasing rapidly.    

Before long, Ning Gaoyang, a ninth-grade True Immortal prodigy from the Ning family, accompanied by another eighth-grade True Immortal, arrived in haste.    

Simultaneously, two or three additional figures from Long River Immortal City joined the scene.    

One was He Chenyi from the He Family of Long River Immortal City!    

"He Chenyi is here too!"    

Ning Gaoyang's eyes narrowed with a grave intensity as he observed He Chenyi across the way.    

Heavenly Water Immortal City and Long River Immortal City were neighbors, and their inhabitants were well-acquainted with one another.    

Over a decade prior, Ning Gaoyang had ventured out to hone his skills and had even dueled with He Chenyi.    

At that time, both were early-stage eighth-grade True Immortals, and Ning Gaoyang had been bested by He Chenyi in fewer than ten moves.    

He found He Chenyi to be an even more formidable opponent than Lu Hongyu from the Lu Clan of Sky Water Immortal City.    

Taking a deep breath, Ning Gaoyang whispered to his allies, "Stay alert. If the Eternal River Immortal City's forces make a move, we'll retreat from this place immediately and then strategize."    

The inhabitants of Heavenly Water Immortal City were outmatched by those of Eternal River Immortal City in both numbers and might. It was a foregone conclusion that they would be defeated in any confrontation.    

To stand a chance against Long River Immortal City, they'd likely need to enlist the aid of the Lu Clan members.    

"Senior Brother Chen Yi, how many from Sky Water Immortal City have arrived? Should we deal with these individuals before venturing into the enigmatic gorge?" inquired a young man, an Eighth Stage True Immortal, eyeing Ning Gaoyang and his companions with a glint of lethal intent in his gaze.    

He Chenyi, gazing at the gorge, responded deliberately, "Are you certain this gorge is connected to the Origin Immortal Sovereign?"    

"It seems to be tied to the Great Luo Immortal Venerable."    

The Eighth Stage True Immortal nodded gravely. "Upon entering the canyon earlier, we encountered an immensely powerful tree demon claiming this territory belonged to its master. Unless something unforeseen occurs, its master is likely the ruler of this hidden realm."    

A spark of determination lit He Chenyi's eyes. He would not allow the people of Sky Water Immortal City to claim the legacy of the Everlasting Immortal Venerable.    

"Attack, kill them!" He Chenyi commanded, his voice trailing off as he unleashed a formidable aura and led the charge against Ning Gaoyang and his group.    

Ning Gaoyang's expression shifted dramatically as he released the aura of a Ninth Stage True Immortal, which clashed with He Chenyi's palm strike.    

Bang!    

Ning Gaoyang reeled backward, his body quaking as he stumbled over ten paces.    

Facing He Chenyi, his expression a mix of shock and fury, Ning Gaoyang demanded, "He Chenyi, what is the meaning of this?"    

He Chenyi's gaze remained cold and detached. "The Zenith Heaven Immortal Venerable's inheritance is beyond the reach of Sky Water Immortal City. To prevent future complications, your survival is unnecessary."    

Despite Sky Water Immortal City's slightly lesser strength compared to Long River, they were not to be underestimated. Should these individuals summon the Lu Clan from Heavenly Water Immortal City, it would indeed become a troublesome affair.    

He Chenyi was resolute in his decision to take them down one by one. His first move was to eliminate the adversaries before him, thereby diminishing the power of Sky Water Immortal City.    

With the city's forces weakened, the arrival of the Lu Family would pose no threat whatsoever.    

"Retreat!" Ning Gaoyang, caught off guard by He Chenyi's decisiveness, wasted no time. He quickly led his group in a strategic withdrawal.    

"You won't be able to escape," He Chenyi declared with an icy smile, vanishing in the blink of an eye.    

In the very next moment, he reappeared before Ning Gaoyang and his companions. With a palm strike that seemed to tear through the fabric of reality itself, he blocked their way, forcing them into a hasty retreat.    

At that critical juncture, the remaining seven or eight warriors from Long River Immortal City launched a coordinated assault on Ning Gaoyang and his group.