World's Strongest Martial Warrior

The Hao Family wielded immense power, with several Primordial Immortal Venerables at its helm. Among them was a half-step Primordial Immortal, on the cusp of becoming a full-fledged Primordial Immortal Venerable.    

In the vast Devil Suppression Domain, the Hao Family stood as a dominant force, rivaled only by the Devil Suppression Palace and a handful of Primordial Chaos factions.    

As a leading Primordial Chaos force within the Demon Suppression Heavenly Domain, the Hao Family routinely dispatched members to the Demon Suppression Immortal City. From there, they would venture into the Heavenly Demon Mountain to combat the demons residing within.    

Recently, a Hao Family disciple stumbled upon a mysterious location within the Heavenly Devil Mountain, seizing a significant opportunity. The family surmised that this place might be intricately linked to the Heavenly Emperor Palace from ancient times.    

For this reason, Hao Ning, the young master of the Hao Family, made his way to the Demon Suppression City to lead a team into the Heavenly Demon Mountain.    

However, to avoid drawing undue attention, Hao Ning, the Young Patriarch of the Hao Family, refrained from bringing substantial forces with him. Instead, he opted to recruit allies within the Demon Suppression City.    

The Hao Family's rendezvous point was a quaint courtyard to the west of the city. Deceptively modest in size, the courtyard boasted all the necessary amenities, including elegant pavilions and waterside gazebos. On this particular evening, it was alive with music and dance, and a pear tree adorned the entrance, its blossoms dancing in the breeze—a touch of poetic charm.    

Upon entering the courtyard, Peter Parker and Hao Guang noted the presence of over ten individuals. Each exuded the formidable aura of the Great Luo Realm, with the two strongest among them at its pinnacle.    

A flicker of disdain crossed the faces of those gathered as they observed Hao Guang escorting a seemingly insignificant youth. They promptly dismissed the newcomer from their attention.    

Upon his return, Hao Guang was promptly approached by a female servant. "Sir, you've returned. The Young Master has been looking for you."    

"Daoist Peter Parker, if you'll excuse me," Hao Guang said, offering a respectful fist-and-palm salute before hurrying off.    

Peter Parker remained silent, making his way to a stone table secluded in the corner of the courtyard where he poured himself a cup of the ethereal immortal tea.    

Nearby, the Great Luo Immortal Venerables were engaged in a lively discussion. "What do you suppose motivated the Young Master of the Hao Family to offer such a lavish reward to us here at Heavenly Devil Mountain?" inquired a middle-aged member of their group, his curiosity piqued.    

A muscular man shrugged and replied, "Who can say? Regardless of the Hao Family's intentions, I'm here for the bounty of one hundred immortal stones."    

The consensus was unanimous as all present nodded in agreement.    

Overhearing their conversation, Peter Parker's eyes briefly flashed with keen insight. It was clear that these individuals, summoned by the Hao Family's Young Master, were unaware of the rumors regarding the Young Master's venture into the Heavenly Demon Mountain. Hao Guang had only mentioned the Heavenly Emperor Palace to him. What could be the underlying reason for this discrepancy?    

Nevertheless, Peter Parker was not overly concerned. As long as there were no experts from the Primordial Chaos Realm present, the Hao Family's schemes would pose no threat to him.    

Lost in contemplation, Peter Parker's attention was suddenly drawn by the sound of footsteps in the courtyard.    

A young man of remarkable presence emerged, flanked by two escorts. Though his cultivation level was that of the Golden Immortal Realm, the young man exuded an aura that rivaled that of some Zenith Heaven Immortal Venerables. Peter Parker could sense that this individual had grasped the Immortal Laws of Immortal Force, granting him dominion over the elements and elevating him to the status of a Quasi-Great Luo Immortal Venerable.    

Without a doubt, this distinguished young man in the brocade robe was Hao Ning, the Young Master of the Hao Family.    

Three figures were in close attendance behind Hao Ning. One was the previously seen silver-armored man, Hao Guang. The other two, one older and one younger, were also noteworthy. The younger, a short-haired man who appeared slightly older than Hao Ning, possessed an air of exceptional distinction. His cultivation had astonishingly surpassed Hao Ning's, having already ascended to the Great Luo Realm.    

Despite his appearance as an unassuming elderly man in black with a slight stoop, Peter Parker was acutely aware that this elder was none other than a genuine Taiyi Immortal Venerable.    

Peter Parker squinted thoughtfully at the sight before him.    

The entourage of Hao Ning, the young master of the Hao Family, wasn't particularly formidable. Yet, they had the backing of a Taiyi Immortal Venerable, a force capable of dispatching Great Luo Immortal Venerables in the courtyard with ease.    

This raised the question: Why would Hao Ning amass such a group to venture into the Heavenly Devil Mountain?    

Something didn't add up.    

Nonetheless, Peter Parker kept his suspicions to himself, his wariness towards the young master of the Hao Family and his companions growing silently.    

"Everyone," Hao Ning began, his voice low and direct, "I'm headed to a location within the Heavenly Devil Mountain. As per our agreement, ensure my safe arrival, and you'll each be rewarded with one million spirit stones. Let's set out now."    

Without further delay, Hao Ning led the group towards the Heavenly Demon Mountain.    

The Devil Suppressing Immortal City stood in stark contrast to the Heavenly Devil Mountain, situated less than ten thousand miles away. In no time at all, Peter Parker and his companions reached the mountain's entrance and stepped inside.    

The moment they crossed into the Heavenly Devil Mountain, Peter Parker sensed a stark divergence from the Immortal World. Here, the land was a dark brown, a far cry from the verdant immortal mountains. Instead of flourishing life, the area was a barren expanse dotted with peculiar phosphorous stones.    

Scattered throughout this desolate landscape were occasional plants.    

These plants bore contorted shapes, their branches withered, leaves shriveled, and a heavy demonic aura enveloping them. Some even sported black scales, blurring the line between flora and something otherworldly. They were an eerie sight to behold.    

The Black Scaled Magic Trees were especially menacing, as they would lash out at passersby, ensnaring them in a massive web of branches and voraciously draining their blood like vampiric entities.    

As they journeyed on, Peter Parker and his group witnessed numerous adventurers who had succumbed to the mountain, their bodies desiccated by the malevolent embrace of these black-scaled demonic trees. Among the fallen were even some of the formidable Great Luo Immortal Venerables.    

It was clear that the Black Scaled Devil Trees were formidable adversaries. As we ventured deeper, their strength seemed to intensify with each step.    

"Stay alert, everyone. Time in Devil Mountain flows differently than in the Immortal World. The devil Qi has tainted all forms of life here. Even the most innocuous tree or blade of grass could pose a threat."    

"Furthermore, this area is saturated with devilish energy, leaving us with scant immortal elemental energy to draw upon. Our only recourse for recovery is through medicinal pills and treasures. When in combat... it's imperative to strike decisively and minimize the expenditure of your immortal energy. Conserve it whenever possible."    

Hao Guang, clad in silver armor and tasked with leading the way, spoke with a grave tone. His numerous forays into Heavenly Demon Mountain had seasoned him well. Recognizing this, Hao Ning entrusted the leadership of our group to Hao Guang, who confidently guided us forward.