World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Upon witnessing the Northern Chill Immortal King's majestic presence in the sky, Beiming Quan and his companions instinctively bowed in deep respect.    

The Northern Chill Immortal King, however, paid no heed to the onlookers, fixing a frosty gaze upon the Northern Chill Saint Son. "I imbued a power within your bloodline to safeguard your life in dire straits. Who gave you permission to invoke it so frivolously?"    

"Immortal King, this individual brazenly sought to create discord within the Northern Chill Immortal Palace. Should we fail to quell him, what authority will our palace hold over the Northern Chill Immortal Region henceforth?" implored the Northern Chill Saint Son.    

"I am well aware of the situation. You may leave now," the Immortal King replied with a dismissive snort. His attention then shifted to Peter Parker. "What is your connection to Catherine Waters?"    

"She is my partner," Peter Parker replied confidently, meeting the Immortal King's gaze. "Why? Does the Northern Chill Immortal King intend to prevent me from seeing her?"    

After a moment's contemplation, the Immortal King responded, "I have no intention of stopping you. However, you must recognize that Catherine Waters is the esteemed saintess of my Northern Chill Immortal Palace."    

Despite his absence from the public eye, the Immortal King was privy to all transpiring events as if they were etched in his memory. The young man clad in black before him exhibited remarkable prowess. Not only did he possess the cultivation of the Tai-Yi Realm, but his foundational strength was also immeasurable. The Immortal Art he wielded, the Nine Li War Physique, was a legendary technique crafted by the Nine Li Immortal King from the Purple Flame Horizon.    

While the Northern Chill Immortal King could effortlessly overpower Peter Parker with his might, antagonizing the forces that stood behind Peter was not a prudent course of action.    

This was the very reason the Immortal King had intervened only after the Northern Chill Saint Son had activated the latent power within his bloodline.    

Nevertheless, Catherine Waters's aptitude was nothing short of remarkable, rivaling even that of the Northern Chill Saint Son, who had been meticulously nurtured by the palace. The Northern Chill Immortal King had no desire to relinquish Catherine Waters without due consideration.    

He might abandon the notion of arranging a union for her, but he was resolute in ensuring that Catherine Waters remained within the Northern Chill Immortal Palace.    

The decision was made by the Northern Chill Immortal King.    

By doing so, the Northern Chill Immortal Palace wouldn't just retain a peerless genius within its ranks, but it would also seize the opportunity to forge an alliance with the powers supporting Peter Parker. It was an astute move, serving two purposes at once.    

This was the underlying reason.    

With solemnity, the Northern Chill Immortal King informed Peter Parker that Catherine Waters was a disciple of their esteemed palace.    

Peter Parker was no fool and quickly grasped the implications of the Immortal King's words.    

After a moment's contemplation, he responded, "Should Catherine Waters choose to remain at the Northern Chill Immortal Palace and if the palace can ensure her safety, then I have no objections."    

The Immortal World was currently a hotbed of covert strife. Once the issues in the Northern Chill Immortal Domain were resolved, Peter's next move would be to address the situation at the Purple Flame Immortal Domain concerning the Longevity Immortal Palace.    

Taking Catherine Waters with him would make it challenging to ensure her safety.    

However, the Northern Chill Immortal Palace had the protection of the Northern Chill Immortal King, a formidable expert of the Immortal King Realm. Under his watch, Catherine Waters would be in a much safer environment.    

Therefore, if Catherine Waters was agreeable, Peter Parker was open to the idea of her continuing her cultivation at the Northern Chill Immortal Palace.    

"Rest assured, I'll leave a clone here to safeguard her. No one who isn't at least an Immortal King Realm can harm even a hair on her head."    

"Catherine Waters is currently undergoing a period of enlightenment within the Northern Chill Immortal Pond. Should you wish to meet her, I'm afraid you'll have to wait a few days here at the Northern Chill Immortal Palace."    

Having conveyed this, the Northern Chill Immortal King turned to address the Northern Chill Spring, "Elder Darknorth, I entrust Peter Parker to your care."    

Eager to reassure, the Northern Chill Immortal King quickly added, "Fear not, Immortal King. I will ensure Peter receives the best of our hospitality."    

Without another word, the Northern Chill Immortal King took hold of the Northern Chill Saint Son and disappeared into the sky above the Northern Chill Immortal Palace.    

In the very next instant...    

The Northern Chill Immortal King and the Northern Chill Saint Son arrived at a massive ice palace.    

"Ancestor, that upstart has shown such disrespect to our Northern Chill Immortal Palace. Why didn't you just overpower him?" inquired the Northern Chill Saint Son, his eyes betraying his dissatisfaction as he gazed upon the Northern Chill Immortal King.    

The Northern Chill Immortal King's decision essentially forced him to abandon any thoughts of Catherine Waters.    

The Northern Chill Saint Son was baffled by the old ancestor's sudden interest in Peter Parker.    

"Unbelievable!"    

The Northern Chill Immortal King regarded the Northern Chill Saint Son with a cold gaze. "Do you really think a prodigy from the Tai-Yi Realm, someone far more powerful and talented than you, is to be underestimated? From now on, you will cultivate in seclusion and not set foot in the Tai-Yi Realm. You are forbidden to leave this hall."    

The Northern Chill Immortal King was well aware of the Northern Chill Saint Son's nature.    

Having made a promise to Peter Parker, he was determined not to give the Northern Chill Saint Son any opportunity to interfere.    

Upon hearing this, the Northern Chill Saint Son's face twitched. "Old Ancestor, I..."    

"Cultivate well in seclusion."    

The Northern Chill Immortal King disappeared before the Northern Chill Saint Son could finish his plea.    

"Peter Parker, this isn't over!" he growled, staring at the spot where the Immortal King had vanished. The esteemed Northern Chill Saint Son was confined by his own ancestor, all because of Peter Parker. He vowed to make that upstart pay dearly for this indignity.    

...    

Northern Chill Immortal Palace.    

Thanks to the arrangements made by the Northern Underworld Spring, Peter Parker found himself in a serene courtyard.    

"Peter, you can stay here for now. I'll notify you as soon as the saintess completes her enlightenment," the Northern Underworld Spring said before respectfully bowing to Peter Parker and departing.    

"Elder Darknorth, please wait..."    

Peter Parker quickly called out, smiling, "Elder Darknorth, does the Northern Chill Immortal Palace have any ancient tomes about the Immemorial Immortal World? I'd like to study them to gain some insight into that era."    

Given its long-standing status as a domain under the rule of an Immortal King, the Northern Chill Immortal Palace was likely to have a wealth of knowledge about the Immemorial Immortal World.    

Peter Parker was eager to uncover information about the Heavenly Emperor Palace by delving into ancient texts housed within the Northern Chill Immortal Palace. His goal was to gather clues about the 36 sub-palaces and ultimately trace the origins of the Heavenly Emperor within these subsidiary domains.    

Upon expressing his interest, the Northern Chill Spring reacted with a hint of surprise. With a swift gesture, he sent a token gliding toward Peter Parker.    

"All the ancient tomes of the Northern Chill Immortal Palace are kept on the first floor of the Immortal Treasure Pavilion. This token grants you access to peruse them at your leisure," he explained.    

Grasping the command medallion, Peter Parker's face lit up with gratitude. "Thank you, Elder Darknorth," he said warmly.    

Token in hand, Peter Parker made a beeline for the Immortal Treasure Pavilion within the Northern Chill Immortal Palace. Without delay, he began his research, poring over the ancient volumes stored there.    

For the following two days, Peter Parker was a fixture in the Immortal Treasure Pavilion, tirelessly studying the palace's ancient literature.    

Despite his diligence, the records pertaining to the Heavenly Emperor Palace were scant. Peter Parker scoured numerous texts, yet the specific details he sought remained elusive.    

Nevertheless, his extensive reading granted him a richer insight into the annals of the Immortal World.