World's Strongest Martial Warrior

The old man in green took a long time to recover from his shock, his face etched with disbelief.    

"I wish there were a mistake, but the truth is undeniable," he replied.    

The Ancient Sword Sovereign turned, his voice icy with resolve.    

Gu Melville was a once-in-a-lifetime prodigy, painstakingly cultivated by the Taiyi Immortal Sect. He was destined to become a powerhouse within the Immortal Breaking Universe.    

Losing such a talent was a devastating blow to the Sect.    

The old man in green inhaled deeply before continuing, "Sect Master, I personally escorted Gu Melville and the others to Daoist Tian Yu's remains. I saw with my own eyes their successful entry. If they met with disaster inside, it would be impossible for any of us to gain access now."    

"Gu Melville possessed the Great Unity Immortal Sect's ultimate weapon, the Space-splitting Immortal Blade. He could have escaped any peril, unless struck down in a single blow."    

A sharp glint appeared in Gu Jianjun's eyes as he spoke gravely, "Furthermore, my calculations suggest that the Ancient Sword Sovereign's demise is unrelated to the Sky Feather Daoist ruins."    

The revelation made the green-clothed elder's heart skip a beat.    

The Ancient Sword Sovereign and his companions were inside the ruin, yet their deaths were unconnected to the Sky Feather Daoist's legacy.    

Could it be...    

Were there other forces besides the Taiyi Immortal Sect that had infiltrated the Sky Feather Daoist's ruins?    

Daoist Tian Yu was the last of the immortals in the lore of the Immortal Breaking Universe.    

The mere hint of his ruins could send shockwaves throughout the cosmos.    

This was precisely why the Taiyi Immortal Sect had been so cautious after securing the key to Daoist Tian Yu's legacy.    

Once he had seen Gu Melville and his group into the ruins, he had returned to the Sect.    

After all, stationing one or two Great Celestial Realm cultivators to watch over Daoist Tian Yu's ruins would only invite further scrutiny.    

Unexpectedly, the ruins of the Sky Feather Daoist were discovered, despite the odds.    

The cultivators of the Great Celestial Realm found themselves unable to penetrate the remains of Daoist Tian Yu.    

Gu Melville, with his formidable power, was deemed unbeatable by any at the Great Perfection Stage.    

Yet, even the two renowned experts from the ten great immortal sects, both bearing the name Gu Melville, would struggle to defeat him. So the question remained: How did Gu Melville meet his end?    

"I will go and investigate it myself!" declared the green-clothed elder, taking a deep breath and offering a respectful bow to Gu Jian Jun before vanishing in a flash.    

The Ancient Sword Sovereign, where the elder had just stood, murmured in a low, resonant tone, "Gu Melville's demise has entwined with the fate of my Great Unity Immortal Sect. What could possibly threaten us? It appears that the Immortal Breaking Universe is headed towards turbulent times." With a flick of his sleeve, he ripped through the fabric of space and departed.    

...    

Amidst the ruins of the Sky Feather Daoist, Peter Parker shattered the formation's core with a single, decisive strike, causing the illusions to dissipate. The stone platform, a thousand feet across at the center of the hall, lay bare before Peter Parker and his companions.    

Arranged on the platform were nine jade boxes, each radiating an ancient presence, undoubtedly housing the treasures left by Daoist Tian Yu—treasures far from mundane.    

Peter Parker's attention was drawn to the second jade box on the left, which exuded a familiar aura. Without a doubt, it was the immortal crystal fragment he had previously detected.    

But beyond the nine jade boxes, what truly astonished Peter Parker was the sight of an old man, seated in meditation at the platform's heart, adorned in a feathered robe and a crown of stars.    

The elder's white beard flowed down, and his skin shone with a translucent, jade-like quality, signaling that he was no ordinary man.    

With eyes closed, his chest rose and fell with the faint rhythm of life, and the white lights flickering in his nostrils pulsed like serpents, suggesting he was merely in a deep slumber.    

However, atop the old man's head was a massive, bloody hole, looking both gruesome and as if it had been made by a forceful blow.    

"Could this be the legendary Daoist Tian Yu? Wasn't he supposed to have ascended to immortality?" Peter Parker murmured in shock.    

Beside him, Liu Qingyi's voice rang out, filled with disbelief, "Is this really Daoist Tian Yu?"    

A sharp glint appeared in Peter Parker's eyes upon hearing Liu Qingyi. The old man's skin was as translucent as jade, and his presence commanded respect. It was conceivable that he was the legendary Daoist Tian Yu.    

Yet, the legend claimed that Daoist Tian Yu was the last immortal of the Immortal Breaking Universe and had long since ascended.    

The reality before them complicated the rumors. Daoist Tian Yu's body had surpassed that of a Mahayana Realm cultivator, exhibiting the qualities of an immortal with jade-like bones. There were clear indications of his imminent ascension.    

However, contrary to expectations, he had not ascended but rather met his end within his own immortal cave—an outcome that defied belief.    

Daoist Tian Yu had been on the cusp of entering the Immortal Realm, his power marking him as an invincible force within the Immortal Breaking Universe.    

Who could have possibly slain Daoist Tian Yu, on the verge of becoming an Immortal and a Dao Seeking expert, within his own sanctuary?    

Peter Parker inhaled deeply, contemplating the dire events that must have unfolded during Daoist Tian Yu's attempt at Immortal Ascension.    

Shaking off his thoughts, he turned to Liu Qingyi and stated calmly, "Chairman Liu, as per our agreement, I shall choose one of the treasures here."    

"Peter, our success in this expedition to Daoist Tian Yu's remains is solely thanks to you. I believe it's only fair to divide the treasures equally between us," Liu Qingyi proposed urgently.    

Indeed, without Peter Parker's presence, their survival, let alone the acquisition of Daoist Tian Yu's treasures, would have been highly questionable.    

Given Peter Parker's formidable strength, no one stood a chance against him, even if he decided to eliminate them all and claim the treasures for himself.    

At this point, how could Liu Qingyi possibly consider adhering to their original agreement?    

"Let's have a look first," Peter Parker suggested, his attention quickly drawn to the box on the far left.    

He carefully inspected it to ensure there were no issues, then reached out, took the box, and began examining its contents.    

Inside, he found an immortal-grade technique known as the Heavenly Profound Scripture.    

"This appears to be Daoist Tian Yu's cultivation technique. It's yours to take," Peter Parker said nonchalantly, tossing the box to Liu Qingyi.    

Caught off guard, Liu Qingyi hesitated for a moment before opening the box.    

Upon seeing the contents, she was utterly astounded.