World's Strongest Martial Warrior

0Peter Parker and his companions stepped through the gates of the ancient palace, and immediately, their surroundings opened up before them. A vast, ancient palace stood in their midst, its entirety cloaked in a deep silver hue that spoke of its ageless presence. The air was thick with an ancient essence that seeped from every stone, whispering tales of countless silent years.    

    

The hall was immense, dwarfing them to the size of ants in its grandeur. At its heart lay a stone platform, a thousand feet across, bathed in a brilliant silver radiance.    

    

Through the shimmering light, Peter Parker glimpsed objects resting on the platform: enigmatic scrolls, arcane instruments, and unparalleled immortal elixirs, each radiating an air of the extraordinary.    

    

And then...    

    

A familiar aura caught Peter's attention, one that closely resembled the copper plate he had encountered at the free market. His heart raced at the realization.    

    

Immortal crystal fragments!    

    

Indeed, Daoist Tian Yu's cave abode housed these coveted treasures.    

    

"Peter, look, members of the Taiyi Immortal Sect," Liu Qingyi's voice, laced with gravity, broke through his thoughts.    

    

Following Liu Qingyi's line of sight, Peter's eyes landed on six figures positioned a thousand feet to their left. Each radiated an impressive aura, none more so than the striking young scholar leading them. His power was palpable, likely surpassing even that of Cheng Tian Ming from the Black Cloud Alliance.    

    

"That's definitely the Great Unity Immortal Sect. I'd wager the one in charge is none other than Gu Melville, the quasi-great prodigy of the Great Unity Immortal Sect," Mo Hu mused aloud, his voice resonating with certainty.    

    

Gu Melville of the Taiyi Immortal Sect was renowned as a prodigious talent among the ten great immortal sects of the Immortal Breaking Universe. His combat achievements were legendary; the number of Quasi-Great Immortal cultivators who had fallen to him could be counted on one hand.    

    

Rumors had it that over a decade ago, he had even stood toe-to-toe with a Great Perfection cultivator and held his own.    

    

Such an unparalleled prodigy was enough to make anyone in the Immortal Breaking Universe take notice with caution.    

    

"Gu Melville, huh..." Beside the black tiger, the near-legendary genius known as Styx gazed intently at Gu Melville, a spark of intense interest lighting up his eyes.    

    

"It seems the Great Unity Immortal Sect hasn't detected us. What's going on?" Liu Qingyi observed the six members of the Great Unity Immortal Sect with a puzzled look. They were mere thousands of feet from the Taiyi Immortal Sect, yet their presence had gone completely unnoticed. It was utterly baffling.    

    

Peter Parker spoke in a subdued tone, "This hall is riddled with countless formations. Though they appear to be just a few hundred meters from us, they're ensnared within the formation space, which naturally obscures us from their senses."    

    

"Formations, huh..." Liu Qingyi's brow creased involuntarily upon hearing this.    

    

They had ventured into the ruins of the Sky Feather Sect without a formations expert among them. Their only option seemed to be a head-on charge.    

    

However, judging by the challenges the Taiyi Immortal Sect was facing, it was clear that bulldozing through the formation would be no simple feat.    

    

"Follow me," Peter Parker instructed calmly, then began to walk with purpose.    

    

Despite the myriad of formations in the hall, time had eroded their integrity, leaving numerous vulnerabilities.    

    

Over the years, Peter Parker hadn't focused on studying formations, yet he had naturally developed a keen understanding of them. With his martial prowess and the aid of his system, spotting the weaknesses in the formations was well within his capabilities.    

    

"Rumble..." The Human Emperor Sword in Peter Parker's grasp sliced through the air, its golden energy released at an odd angle. The surrounding layers of formation seals shattered before him.    

    

Taking the lead, Peter Parker made his way directly to the heart of the hall. His progress was effortless, like a hot knife through butter, and it wasn't long before he overtook the group from the Great Unity Immortal Sect.    

    

Meanwhile, as Peter Parker charged through the formation, elsewhere, Gu Melville and the others, ensnared in a spatial pocket of the formation, felt the disturbances from the outside world and their expressions shifted subtly.    

    

"Senior disciple Gu, it appears that junior disciple Qi's message was accurate. They've already arrived to challenge the formation."    

    

The slender young man couldn't resist addressing the scholarly leader in a grave tone.    

    

"Daoist Tian Yu's sanctuary is indeed remarkable. I had hoped to avoid using my trump cards unless absolutely necessary. But now, it seems I have no other option."    

    

A subtle glint flickered in Gu Melville's eyes as he spoke.    

    

As an unparalleled prodigy of the Tai Yi Immortal Sect, Gu Melville possessed not only exceptional cultivation talent but also formidable skills in array formation.    

    

Had it been solely members of the Tai Yi Immortal Sect, he could have methodically dismantled the formation.    

    

However, with individuals from other factions present, he couldn't afford to squander time on these barriers.    

    

Otherwise...    

    

Should the Immortal Destiny left by Daoist Tian Yu fall into others' hands first, it would all be for naught.    

    

Without hesitation, Gu Melville raised his hand, summoning a dagger radiating with limitless spatial energy.    

    

With precise control, he wielded the dagger, slicing through the space before him and ripping a hole in the spatial barrier.    

    

"Let's move!"    

    

Gu Melville beckoned the group behind him and swiftly passed through the newly-created rift.    

    

Utilizing the enigmatic dagger greatly accelerated their progress through the formation.    

    

In less time than it takes an incense stick to burn, they traversed numerous barriers and emerged onto the stone platform at the hall's center.    

    

Gu Melville's gaze quickly took in the surroundings, and he immediately detected several figures a thousand feet away.    

    

"We've been outpaced by these individuals!"    

    

His pupils contracted involuntarily.    

    

He had not anticipated arriving later than these people, especially after deploying the Supreme Artifact of the Great Unity Immortal Sect, the Boundary Breaking Dagger.    

    

"I hadn't foreseen that someone outside of my Great Unity Immortal Sect would also possess the key to Daoist Tian Yu's legacy and gain entry here. This was an oversight on my part."    

    

Gu Melville's eyes swept over Peter Parker and his companions as his cool voice echoed through the hall.    

    

"Gu Melville, while the Taiyi Immortal Sect wields considerable power, the Immortal Destiny within Daoist Tian Yu's legacy isn't yours to claim exclusively."    

    

Liu Qingyi took a deep breath, her gaze fixed on Gu Melville. With a resolute tone, she stated, "Given that our Green Yuan Sect has allied with the Black Cloud Alliance, you may find yourself at a disadvantage. It might be in our best interest to discuss this matter civilly."