World's Strongest Martial Warrior

1Peter Parker watched Xu Qinglei's retreating figure but made no move to follow him. After all, Xu Qinglei was a true Taiyi Immortal Venerable. Although Peter's current strength, coupled with the Immortal King Corpse, made him formidable enough to defeat someone of Xu Qinglei's caliber, killing him would be far from simple.    

    

"Daoist Peter Parker, Xu Qinglei has faced a defeat at the Cloud Sky Sect. I'm certain the Evergreen Immortal Palace won't overlook this incident. We should start preparing for their response," Immortal Venerable Yun Qian remarked gravely, gazing at the spot where Xu Qinglei had vanished.    

    

Peter Parker remained stoic. "It's fine. The arrival of their forces is only a matter of time."    

    

The Evergreen Immortal Palace's unwillingness to drop the matter meant that they were now preoccupied with the Cloud Sky Sect. This diversion was precisely what Peter had hoped for, potentially easing some of the pressure on Lu Xiaoqing and the Longevity Immortal Palace.    

    

Moreover, even if the Evergreen Immortal Palace was intent on pursuing the issue, it was unlikely they would dispatch a Chaos Origin Stage Immortal Venerable to confront the mere Cloud Sky Sect. Without intervention from a being of that caliber, Peter and the Cloud Sky Sect had little to fear, given their collective strength.    

    

Once Xu Qinglei had departed, Peter Parker wasted no time entering the Tower of Time to continue his cultivation.    

    

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High above in the clear sky, a middle-aged man clad in a cyan robe adorned with lightning motifs darted swiftly through the air. It was Xu Qinglei, retreating from his confrontation at the Cloud Sky Sect.    

    

Upon his departure, Xu Qinglei opted not to seek assistance from the Chang Qing Palace. The Chang Qing Immortal Palace, allied with the Past Life Immortal Palace, had launched an offensive against the Longevity Immortal but were met with fierce resistance from the Longevity Immortal Palace, impeding their progress.    

    

As a result, the Chang Qing Immortal Palace and the Past Life Immortal Palace revised their tactics. They began by targeting allied powers within the Longevity Immortal Realm, aiming to diminish the Longevity Immortal Palace's influence there.    

    

The Evergreen Immortal Palace and the Past Life Immortal Palace, seeking to expand their influence, resolved to bring several neutral powers under their control. Their strategy was to leverage these newfound alliances to exhaust the resources of the Longevity Immortal Palace.    

    

Xu Qinglei, serving as the envoy of the Evergreen Immortal Palace, was tasked with the crucial mission of persuading the neutral Taiyi factions in the northwest of the Immortal Realm to align themselves with the Changqing Immortal Palace.    

    

Initially, Xu Qinglei had been brimming with confidence. Before embarking on his journey, he assured the Evergreen Immortal Palace's leadership with a resolute thump to his chest.    

    

However, to everyone's surprise, his first attempt at negotiating with the Cloud Sky Sect ended in an unexpected setback.    

    

It was widely known that the Cloud Sky Sect was the least formidable among his targets. The thought of struggling to win over such a minor sect and then having to request assistance from the Evergreen Immortal Palace was unthinkable. How could he possibly face his superiors after such a humiliation?    

    

Determined to redeem himself, Xu Qinglei set his sights on the Nether River Valley.    

    

The Dark River Valley, a formidable Primordial entity bordering the Cloud Sky Sect, boasted a strength that was comparable, if not slightly superior, to that of the Cloud Sky Sect. The two had a history of animosity and frequent skirmishes.    

    

Xu Qinglei's plan was to first secure an alliance with the Dark River Valley, then use their might to confront the Cloud Sky Sect.    

    

Despite the considerable distance separating the Cloud Sky Sect and the Dark River Valley, Xu Qinglei's formidable power as a Primordial Immortal Venerable enabled him to traverse the expanse in just half a day. He arrived at an immense chasm shrouded in dense Yin Qi, a valley so deep it seemed to have no end, reminiscent of the fabled Heaven Abyss.    

    

Hovering with an air of authority in the ancient sky, Xu Qinglei's voice echoed through the cosmos, announcing his presence.    

    

"I, Xu Qinglei of the Evergreen Immortal Palace, have come to extend my greetings to the Nether River Valley."    

    

In response to his proclamation, a surge of Primordial Immortal Power erupted from the abyss, coalescing into a black-robed elder who materialized before Xu Qinglei.    

    

Enshrouded in a black aura, the old man in the dark robe seemed to emanate a dense Yin energy, as though he were the very embodiment of death from the netherworld.    

    

He was the venerable Old Ancestor of Dark River Valley, known as Ghost Ming Immortal Reverent.    

    

Immortal Monarch Guiming lifted his gaze to Xu Qinglei and inquired in a raspy tone, "Fellow Daoist Xu, to what do I owe the pleasure of your visit to our Nether River Valley?"    

    

Xu Qinglei responded coolly, "Immortal Monarch Guiming, I am here to present an opportunity to you."    

    

"Oh? What kind of opportunity?" Gui Ming asked, his face devoid of emotion.    

    

The Evergreen Immortal Palace was a formidable entity that had once been part of the Longevity Immortal Palace. To them, a primordial force like the Nether River Valley was insignificant, no more consequential than an ant beneath their feet. It was puzzling why the Evergreen Immortal Palace would extend an opportunity to the Nether River Valley without an ulterior motive.    

    

Moreover, the Evergreen Immortal Palace had allied with the Past Life Immortal Palace to launch an assault on the Longevity Immortal Palace. They were preoccupied with this conflict and would not ordinarily concern themselves with the Nether River Valley. The arrival of a Primordial Immortal Venerable here was surely indicative of a hidden agenda.    

    

"I wish to propose a deal with Dark River Valley," Xu Qinglei stated plainly. "I can assist your Dark River Valley in taking over the Cloud Sky Sect. Once this is accomplished, your Dark River Valley must align with the Evergreen Immortal Palace and support our campaign against the Longevity Immortal Palace."    

    

The Nether Ghost Immortal's eyes narrowed slightly. "And if I refuse?"    

    

Both the Evergreen Immortal Palace and the Past Life Immortal Palace had emerged from the dissolution of the former Immortal King's domain, the Longevity Immortal Palace. Although the Longevity Immortal Palace had long since fragmented into three separate entities, each remained a dominant force within the Longevity Immortal Domain.    

    

Dark River Valley, being a minor Taiyi force, had no desire to entangle itself in the strife among the three great powers of the Longevity Immortal Palace.    

    

"Given that the Evergreen Immortal Palace has dispatched me, refusal is not an option," Xu Qinglei declared impassively. "Should you agree, Dark River Valley will not only succeed in absorbing the Cloud Sky Sect but will also gain favor with the Evergreen Immortal Palace. Conversely, should you choose to defy the Evergreen Immortal Palace, I'm sure you're well aware of the potential repercussions."    

    

After his visit to the Cloud Sky Sect, Xu Qinglei came to understand that the Taiyi forces, which held their ground in the Longevity Immortal Realm, were formidable opponents not easily intimidated or subdued.    

    

Unless the Evergreen Immortal Palace deployed their Primordial Chaos Immortal Venerables, it was unlikely that these seasoned experts would readily bend the knee to the Palace's will.    

    

In light of this, Xu Qinglei shifted his strategy.    

    

He was confident that Venerable Ghost Ming would make the prudent decision when faced with a combination of persuasion and pressure.    

    

Ghost Ming's expression shifted subtly. After a moment, he looked up at Xu Qinglei and conceded, "Alright. If you can assist the Dark River Valley in taking over the Cloud Sky Sect, then we are prepared to extend our support to the Green Immortal Palace."    

    

Gui Ming took a moment to consider before ultimately accepting the proposal.    

    

Given that the Changqing Immortal Palace had dispatched Xu Qinglei on this mission, a refusal would undoubtedly strain relations with them, which would not bode well for the Dark River Valley.    

    

By accepting the offer, the Dark River Valley could finally achieve their long-sought goal of absorbing the Cloud Sky Sect, thereby amplifying their own power.    

    

Despite the significant risks involved in joining the fray at the Longevity Immortal Palace, Venerable Ghost Ming recognized that with great risks often come great opportunities. Deciding to embrace the potential for reward, he chose to take the risk.