World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Li Tianqiong replied with a nonchalant tone, "Recently, Elder Li Tianyuan from my Nine Dawn Immortal Sect met an untimely end in the Azure Origin Heavenly Realm."    

Xue Yuntian's gaze sharpened. "Sect Master Li, how is the demise of your Nine Dawn Immortal Sect's Elder connected to my Danilo Lujan Sect?"    

Xue Yuntian was already aware that Li Tianyuan of the Nine Li Immortal Sect had perished at the hands of Peter Parker, thanks to information from Xue Qiansha. However, he wasn't about to acknowledge that so readily.    

After all, the Nine Li Immortal Sect was no less formidable than the Danilo Lujan Sect.    

The Danilo Lujan Sect, having recently sustained significant losses in vitality, couldn't hold a candle to the Nine Li Immortal Sect's current strength.    

At this juncture, Xue Yuntian had no desire to provoke a dispute with the Jiuli Immortal Sect.    

Li Tianqiong locked eyes with Xue Yuntian, emphasizing each word, "Because, within the Azure Yuan Heavenly Domain, only your Danilo Lujan Sect possessed both the capability and the motive."    

On that day in Azure Yuan Province City, the Azure Yuan Sect was out of the running for the Tribulation Transformation Pill.    

The only other prominent sects present were the Danilo Lujan Sect and the Nine Li Immortal Sect.    

Who else but the Danilo Lujan Sect had the power to eliminate a cultivator from the Mahayana Realm?    

"Sect Master Li, you mustn't make unfounded accusations. If you claim that Li Heaven Abyss's death is tied to my Danilo Lujan Sect, where is your evidence?" Xue Yuntian challenged.    

Blood Cloud Sky interjected with a cold sneer and a hostile demeanor, "The protector of my Danilo Lujan Sect, Xue Jiuming, also perished in the Qing Yuan Heavenly Domain. Should I then presume it was the work of your Nine Li Immortal Sect?"    

A shadow passed over Li Tianqiong's face.    

He had been briefed on the Qing Yuan Heavenly Domain's situation by Li Xiao.    

When the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect made an offer too tempting to refuse, Li Tianqiong ultimately decided not to vie for the Tribulation Transformation Pill.    

He had collaborated with the formidable Ice River Old Monster, a great mount cultivator invited by the Glacial Wind Immortal Sect, to severely wound Xue Jiuming. Yet, he refrained from dealing the killing blow.    

The first reason was that the Danilo Lujan Sect's power was on par with that of the Nine Li Immortal Sect. Li Heaven Abyss had no desire to provoke a direct clash between the two.    

Secondly, Li Heaven Abyss had surmised that the individuals who had acquired immortal treasures at the Green Yuan Province's free market and had auctioned off the Immortal Artifact fragment were likely the same ones who had caused chaos within the Danilo Lujan Sect—Xue Qiansha.    

Consequently, Li Tianyuan planned to use Xue Jiuming as bait to lure out Xue Qiansha. His strategy was to wait until both parties were significantly weakened from their battle before stealthily seizing the advantage.    

However, what no one anticipated was that after Li Heaven Abyss departed, he was unable to return to the Nine Li Immortal Sect.    

Although Li Tianqiong was aware that Blood Jiuming of the Danilo Lujan Sect had been defeated, he couldn't shake the suspicion that the sect was somehow involved.    

Moreover, Blood Qiansha, long considered a traitor by Danilo Lujan, remained a sect member. A recent, startling development had occurred within the Danilo Lujan Sect: Xue Yuntian, missing for years, had reemerged and even aided Xue Qiansha in claiming the role of Sect Master.    

These events only intensified Li Tianqiong's belief that Li Tianyuan's demise was likely connected to the Danilo Lujan Sect.    

Li Tianqiong's gaze flickered. With a subtle gesture, he revealed a black stone in his palm, pulsing with odd energy.    

He cast a measured look over Peter Parker and Xue Qiansha, stating in a hushed tone, "This is an artifact crafted by Li Tianyuan himself. It bears a connection to his death. Anyone who touches it will surely feel its resonance. Would the two of you be willing to test it?"    

Despite the two individuals standing next to Blood Cloud Sky bearing no resemblance to those Li Xiao had described, Li Tianqiong could still make an educated guess about their identities. The Quasi-Great Celestial prodigy, whose aura bore a striking similarity to that of Blood Cloud Sky, was almost certainly Xue Qiansha. And the enigmatic youth beside Xue Qiansha, whom even Li Tianqiong couldn't fathom, was undoubtedly Xue Qiansha's old companion. It was conceivable that these two had the potential to defeat Li Heaven Abyss.    

The altercation involving Peter Parker's group and the Nine Li Immortal Sect swiftly captured the attention of numerous cultivators nearby, who simultaneously directed their gazes toward the commotion. "Who are they? How dare they stir up trouble on the Chaos Origin Sword Sect's turf? They must be courting disaster," one cultivator from a lesser domain remarked, his face registering shock at the unfolding scene.    

"Quiet!" barked a cultivator on the cusp of reaching the pinnacle of the Quasi Great Ekayāna Tripod Realm, standing next to the first. "They belong to the Jiuli Immortal Sect and Danilo Lujan Sect, two of the Ten Great Immortal Sects. If you value your safety, keep your mouth shut!"    

The warning caused the first cultivator's expression to shift dramatically, and he promptly fell silent. The Nine Li Immortal Sect and Danilo Lujan Sect, both ranking among the Ten Great Immortal Sects, commanded immense power. Offending either was out of the question for the average cultivator.    

As more onlookers took in the scene, their expressions turned curious. A confrontation between two of the top ten Immortal Sects was not an everyday spectacle and promised to be quite the spectacle.    

Upon noticing the stone in Li Tianqiong's hand, Xue Yuntian's demeanor subtly shifted. It was an undeniable truth that Li Tian Yuan had met his end at the hands of Peter Parker. If the stone Li Tianqiong held did indeed possess the alleged properties, it would surely react the instant Peter Parker made contact with it.    

"Li Tianqiong, who do you think you are to demand they undergo a test? Do you really believe they'll comply just because you say so?" Xue Yuntian challenged. "I'll say it once more: Li Tianyuan's death has absolutely nothing to do with my Danilo Lujan Sect!"    

After making his point, Xue Yuntian dismissed Li Tianqiong with a wave of his hand. He turned to lead Peter Parker and Li Tianqiong toward the grand entrance of the City Lord's Mansion.    

A chilly gleam sparked in Li Tianqiong's eyes. In an instant, he materialized before Xue Yuntian, his voice icy, "You seem awfully eager to leave, Xue Yuntian. Feeling guilty, are we?"    

Xue Yuntian responded with a nonchalant tone, "Arguing with you is a waste of my time. Step aside and don't impede my way."    

"And what if I refuse?"    

With a sneer, Li Tianqiong retorted, "Blood Cloud Sky, whether you consent or not, I will have answers from them today!"    

At Li Tianqiong's declaration, Blood Cloud Sky's face darkened with displeasure.    

"Li Tianqiong, don't mistake my patience for fear. We're in Primordius Sacred City, not your Nine Li Heaven Territory. Are you really considering causing trouble here?"    

Unmoved, Li Tianqiong stated flatly, "If you persist in preventing them from being tested, I have no qualms about taking action right here. The Primordius Sword Sect's intervention would make no difference."    

"Very well! Very well indeed!" Xue Yuntian's laughter rang out, tinged with fury. "If that's how you want it, then show me what you're capable of, oh mighty Sect Master of the Nine Li Immortal Sect!"