World's Strongest Martial Warrior

1The tree demon's roots and branches extended over a mere thousand-foot radius. Our initial attack on the Towering Tree Yao's roots from three thousand yards out posed little threat. Yet, to further clear these roots, we'd need to venture within a ten-thousand-yard expanse. Within this zone, not only would the Towering Tree Yao's branches lash out, but its roots would also prove far more formidable than before. It was clear that eradicating the Tree Yao's roots wouldn't be as straightforward as our initial efforts.    

    

"Regardless, we've come too far to retreat now. Let's press on," I declared. Leading the Eternal River Immortal City's cohort, I re-entered the tree demon's ten-thousand-foot domain. Events unfolded just as Peter Parker had anticipated. Once within the tree demon's reach, it unleashed its dense branches and robust roots, assaulting us from above and below.    

    

"Focus on deflecting the branch and leaf attacks. I'll handle the subterranean roots," I instructed. With that, I drew my immortal blade, wreathed in purple lightning, and struck at the oncoming roots.    

    

In an instant, a surge of blade energy, charged with purple lightning, collided with the nearest root. The impact resonated with a resounding boom, instantly shattering the ten-foot root and filling the air with the scent of char.    

    

Confronted with this relentless adversary, I knew we couldn't afford a prolonged battle. Without hesitation, I wielded the Golden Immortal magic treasure, the Purple Lightning Immortal Saber. My strength was such that I could wield this Gold Immortal magic treasure to face a third-grade Heaven Immortal in direct combat.    

    

The tree demon's roots, which had been a relentless force against us, stood no chance against the might of the Purple Lightning Immortal Saber. With the swiftness of a lightning strike, I cleaved them into oblivion.    

    

"Golden Immortal treasure?" Peter Parker observed the Purple Lightning Immortal Blade in my grasp, a silent murmur of awe in his thoughts. The power emanating from my Purple Lightning Immortal Saber seemed to surpass even that of Lu Hongyu's Fire Phoenix True Feather.    

    

Having the support of a powerful force certainly had its advantages. Each elite prodigy from a Golden Immortal faction wielded a trump card, akin to possessing a treasure of the Gold Immortal level.    

    

"Let's get to it," Peter Parker said, his voice low as he withdrew his gaze. "Ning Gaoyang, take them to counter the branch and leaf assaults. I'll take care of the tree demon's roots."    

    

"Alright," Ning Gaoyang responded without hesitation.    

    

Despite Peter Parker being a mere seventh-grade True Immortal, his combat prowess was unmatched within their group, making him the obvious choice for tackling the roots.    

    

Upon breaching the tree demon's ten-thousand-foot territory, Ning Gaoyang bravely led the team towards the airborne branches and leaves. Meanwhile, Peter Parker, channeling the Immortal Killing Sword Art, set his sights on the tree demon's roots.    

    

Having ascended to the Seventh Stage True Immortal realm, Peter Parker's fighting capabilities were second to none. The Immortal King-level sword art made short work of the roots, as if he were slicing through fruit and vegetables.    

    

In no time at all, Peter Parker had cleared the roots within several dozen meters. He was prepared to press on, but Ning Gaoyang and the others, entangled with the branches above, were clearly at their limit.    

    

With no other option, Peter Parker led Ning Gaoyang and the rest out of the tree demon's 3km influence to recuperate before continuing their onslaught.    

    

Elsewhere, He Chenyi and his companions also retreated from the tree demon's reach to rest.    

    

Peter Parker and his allies methodically dismantled the tree demon's roots, gradually sapping its vitality. Enraged yet impotent, the tree demon could do nothing against their relentless tactics.    

    

After four hours of sporadic effort, they had eradicated the roots. The tree demon's power had diminished slightly, but it still rivaled that of a Fourth Grade Heaven Immortal. A direct confrontation, although potentially successful, would undoubtedly come at a great cost.    

    

"Peter Parker, we're about to venture into the near-core area of the tree demon. The challenges ahead will be even more formidable. It seems that only you and I can tackle this together," He Chenyi said, looking up at Peter Parker.    

    

Peter Parker nodded in agreement. "Let's proceed together."    

    

Within the tree demon's core region, only a select few like Ning Gaoyang, a ninth-grade True Immortal prodigy, could possibly offer any assistance to Peter and He Chenyi. For anyone else, it would be tantamount to a death wish.    

    

After taking a brief respite, Peter Parker and his companions, including Ning Gaoyang and another ninth-grade True Immortal genius from Eternal River Immortal City, ventured into the core area of the tree demon. The demon's strength had significantly diminished. United, Peter Parker and He Chenyi could muster the power of a fourth-grade Heaven Immortal, enabling them to confront the tree demon directly. Nonetheless, rooting out the demon was no simple feat.    

    

In short order, Peter Parker and his allies managed to clear out the tree demon's roots once more. The demon's aura waned repeatedly until it was equivalent to that of a Third Grade Heavenly Immortal.    

    

"Now's the time to pull back and recuperate. Once we're back at our peak, we should be able to eliminate this tree demon," He Chenyi declared, his face alight with anticipation.    

    

They had been battling this Tree Yao for half a day. At last, they stood on the brink of victory, poised to claim the four Tree Yao Essence Fruits it had produced.    

    

Peter Parker had no reservations. At their best, he and He Chenyi were more than capable of dispatching the weakened tree demon.    

    

"You despicable humans, your actions have enraged me. I will see you all destroyed!" the tree demon roared, driven to a frenzy by Peter Parker and his allies. Its branches thrashed about, filling the sky.    

    

In that instant, the life force from all the plants within a hundred-mile radius coalesced into a faint green aura, surging towards the embattled tree demon.    

    

In the blink of an eye, all the plants within a hundred-mile radius had withered away. At that moment, the aura of the tree demon erupted, unleashing a terrifying green light capable of corroding space itself, which surged towards the pair of Peter Parkers.    

    

The expressions on their faces shifted as they sensed the danger. The True Immortal energy within them surged to its limits instantly. Retreating, they launched their counterattacks at the incoming green light with full force.    

    

Sword shadows emerged from behind one Peter Parker, obscuring the sky and morphing into a maelstrom of chaotic blades. He Chenyi, wielding the Purple Lightning Immortal Blade, unleashed a slash of lightning that seemed to cleave the very fabric of the cosmos.    

    

Boom! Boom!    

    

Their formidable strikes met the sweeping green light head-on, resulting in a catastrophic storm that ravaged the surroundings. The violent tempest flung both Peter Parkers hundreds of meters back, leaving them in a battered state.    

    

Even Ning Gaoyang and his companions were forced to fall back, overwhelmed by the onslaught of the destructive storm.