World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Liu Wucheng stared in disbelief at the unfolding scene. It took him a considerable amount of time to shake off his astonishment. He was well aware of Peter Parker's exceptional talent, yet the Great Luo Sound that Yu Sichen had unleashed was on par with the full-force strike of a ninth-grade Heaven Immortal. And Peter Parker? He was simply a First Grade Heavenly Immortal. The fact that he could fend off an attack from a ninth-grade Heaven Immortal with his own first-grade cultivation was unheard of. In his countless years of life, Liu Wucheng had never witnessed such an extraordinary feat.    

"This young man doesn't just hold an Immortal King's inheritance; I suspect that the Immortal Stele he just summoned is nothing less than an Immortal King Grade Magic Treasure," the grey-robed elder remarked, a wry smile on his face. "Grand Elder, are we certain this guardian came from the lower realms universe?"    

The figure before them hardly seemed like a mere ascendant from the lower realms; he was unmistakably an inheritor of Immortal King Grade.    

"The vast universe is replete with marvels. It's not unheard of for someone from the lower realms' universe to receive an Immortal King's inheritance," Liu Wucheng replied, taking a deep breath. "Let's not get bogged down with the details. With this young man's help, we can significantly elevate the standing of our eighteen branch palaces within the Nameless Immortal Palace."    

The grey-robed elder nodded in agreement.    

Peter Parker's talent and strength were among the elite in the entire Northern Frost Immortal Domain. With his assistance, it was well within reach for the eighteen branch palaces to secure a top-three spot at the Immortal Gathering in the main hall of the Nameless Immortal Palace. They might even contend for the title of the first sub-palace.    

"Impossible... This is impossible!" Yu Sichen exclaimed, his voice tinged with disbelief. Witnessing Peter Parker block his attack without so much as a scratch, he felt as though he was seeing an apparition. He had never imagined that even after deploying his master's ultimate move without regard for his own safety, he would fail to inflict any harm on Peter Parker.    

It was well-known that this technique, the Dao of Allheaven left by his master, could match the full force strike of a ninth-grade Heavenly Immortal.    

No matter how formidable Peter Parker was, it seemed impossible for him to block a strike from a ninth-grade Heavenly Immortal, given that he was only a first-grade Heavenly Immortal himself, right?    

"Yu Sichen, it's only polite to return a favor. Here, catch my counterattack."    

A chilling intent glimmered in Peter Parker's eyes as he summoned the power of the Immortal Monument hovering above and prepared to hurl it at Yu Sichen.    

Yu Sichen's face paled at the sight, and he quickly conceded, "I... I admit defeat."    

The Great Luo Sound, a legacy left by his master, had already been shattered by Peter Parker with the aid of the Immortal Monument. With only a half-step Heaven Immortal cultivation base, Yu Sichen knew he stood no chance against the might of the Immortal Monument.    

Witnessing Yu Sichen's surrender, Peter Parker spared him no further attention. He stowed the Immortal Monument and swiftly returned to his seat.    

As the clash between Peter Parker and Yu Sichen concluded, so too did the ranking competition draw to a close. Predictably, Peter Parker emerged victorious, securing first place in the nameless Immortal Gathering after ten battles.    

Following the conclusion of the gathering, Liu Wucheng handed out the rewards in succession. He then hosted a banquet, extending invitations to the top ten prodigies of the event.    

At the banquet, everyone except Wan Xinghan and Yu Sichen, who bore grudges against Peter Parker, flocked to him, eager to offer their congratulations. They raised their glasses in a toast to his success, and Peter Parker greeted each gesture with a gracious smile.    

Despite not planning to stay in Cangyun for long, Peter Parker saw the value in cultivating friendships with these talented individuals.    

After all, he had numerous family members and friends in the lower realms. Should they ascend to the immortal realm in the future, following the path he had taken, it was quite possible they would find themselves in Cang Yun State. At that juncture, these geniuses of Cangyun State, recognizing their connection to Peter Parker, might extend their protection to them.    

Once the banquet festivities had ended, Liu Wucheng pulled Peter Parker aside.    

"Peter, this is the VIP token for the 18 sub-palaces of the Nameless Immortal Palace. Whoever possesses this token is afforded the same respect as an elder. Additionally, I'm presenting you with ten thousand immortal stones and three drops of Thoughtless Immortal Dew," he said, bestowing the gifts upon him.    

Liu Wucheng gestured with his hand, and an array of items materialized before Peter Parker.    

"Great Elder, I can't help but suspect that the Nameless Immortal Palace has an ulterior motive for bestowing such lavish gifts upon the victor of the Nameless Immortal Gathering."    

Peter Parker didn't immediately reach for the items. Instead, he looked up at Liu Wucheng and inquired, "Great Elder, could you enlighten me on the intentions of your Nameless Immortal Palace?"    

"Peter is indeed astute," Liu Wucheng acknowledged with a smile, choosing not to conceal the truth. "I wish for Peter to represent the 18th branch of our Nameless Immortal Palace and partake in the Immortal Gathering at the main hall six months from now..."    

The Nameless Immortal Palace's influence extended throughout the Northern Frost Immortal Domain, consisting of a main hall and 18 branch halls.    

Periodically, the main hall would convene representatives from all 18 branches for an Immortal Gathering. This event was pivotal in determining the distribution of resources for the subsequent period.    

Several years prior, the Cangyun State's branch palace was relegated to the lowest rank among the 18 branches of the Nameless Immortal Palace. Consequently, their share of resources dwindled significantly, including the coveted Thoughtless Immortal Dew.    

To address this shortfall, the Nameless Immortal Palace resorted to auctioning a mere three drops of Thoughtless Immortal Nectar each month.    

Liu Wucheng had tapped into the network of prodigies at the Thoughtless Immortal Conference, hoping to find someone capable of reversing the fortunes of their beleaguered 18th branch.    

After a moment of contemplation, Peter Parker responded, "I'm willing to represent the Nameless Immortal Palace at the Immortal Gathering, but I have a stipulation."    

"Please, state your terms, Peter. If it's within my power, I will not hesitate to agree," Liu Wucheng replied eagerly.    

Given Peter Parker's exceptional abilities, Liu Wucheng was confident that he could elevate the status of their branch at the upcoming Immortal Gathering. Any price would be justified for such a potential outcome.    

With a nonchalant tone, Peter Parker stated, "I have family and friends residing in the lower realms. When they ascend to the Immortal World, it's highly probable they'll arrive at one of the nine immortal cities within Cangyun Prefecture, specifically Tianshui Immortal City. I expect the Nameless Immortal Palace to ensure their safety."    

"No problem," Liu Wucheng assured without hesitation. "I'll dispatch someone to Sky Water Immortal City to aid the Luo Water Merchant Union in securing the Immortal Mortal Passage. Your family and friends will be completely safe—I promise."    

As the Great Elder of the Nameless Immortal Palace, Liu Wucheng was well-versed in the affairs of Cangyun State. Recently, he had become familiar with Peter Parker's exploits in Heavenly Water Immortal City. Consequently, he resolved to send a Rank Four Golden Immortal Realm expert to support the Luo Water Merchant Union in their takeover of the Immortal and Mortal Passages. Defying the Lu Family was not an option he entertained.    

Given the Nameless Immortal Palace's formidable reputation and influence, even the Cangyun Immortal Estate had to show them respect. The Lu Family, on the other hand, was a minor player, managed by a mere Third Grade Golden Immortal. Should they choose to oppose, the Nameless Immortal Palace had the power to simply obliterate them.