World's Strongest Martial Warrior

3"It's indeed a formidable challenge for most to reach the combat prowess of a Tai-Yi expert in the Great Luo Realm, but you're an exception," Mo Xuan remarked nonchalantly. "In the days of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, the Grand Luo Realm was teeming with prodigies capable of defeating Taiyi Realm counterparts. Without such strength, how could you have possibly mastered the Heavenly Emperor Seal and been accepted as a disciple of the Heavenly Emperor Palace?"    

    

Peter Parker was taken aback by this revelation. It appeared that the era when the Heavenly Emperor Palace reigned supreme over the Immortal World was a golden age of unparalleled talent and expertise, far surpassing the present-day Immortal World in splendor.    

    

Nowadays, even the Zenith Heavens who could effortlessly ascend to the Great Luo Realm were a rarity. The emergence of individuals from Primordius factions was already uncommon, let alone someone with the ability to vanquish a Taiyi Realm expert using the Great Luo Realm's power.    

    

Peter Parker shook his head, clearing the whirlwind of thoughts, and after a brief contemplation, inquired, "Senior, could there be anything within Tian Xuan Hall that might aid my cultivation?"    

    

He was well aware that facing two Taiyi Ancient Nether Immortals and a cadre of over a dozen Great Luo Ancient Nether Immortals wouldn't be a significant threat. However, Peter Parker was concerned about the potential effort required to confront these Ancient Underworld Immortals. If Tianxuan Hall held nothing of value for him, he preferred not to disturb these formidable beings.    

    

"Tianxuan Palace, as one of the thirty-six palaces of the Heavenly Emperor Palace, naturally amassed an impressive array of cultivation resources in its heyday. The current state of these resources, however, is unknown to me," Mo Xuan said, lifting his gaze to meet Peter Parker's. "But truthfully, that's all secondary. You must venture inside regardless. There's something within Tianxuan Hall that's imperative for you to obtain."    

    

"Oh?" Curiosity sparked in Peter Parker's eyes. "And what might that be?"    

    

With deliberate emphasis, Mo Xuan disclosed, "The origin of the Celestial Thearch!"    

    

Upon hearing this, Peter Parker's eyes narrowed sharply in surprise. "The origin of the Heavenly Emperor... It's connected to the Heavenly Emperor himself?"    

    

"That's correct," Mo Xuan affirmed, his tone grave. "When the 36 sub-palaces of the Heavenly Emperor Palace were founded, each one was imbued with a trace of the Heavenly Emperor's essence to keep destiny in check." He paused, the weight of his words hanging in the air. "Each strand of the Celestial Thearch's essence holds unimaginable power."    

    

Peter Parker, deep in thought, felt a surge of intensity within him. "The Celestial Thearch's essence..." he whispered to himself, his eyes alight with determination.    

    

Though the nature of the Heavenly Emperor's essence was a mystery to him, Peter knew that anything left by the unparalleled Immortal Emperor, who once dominated an entire era, was bound to be of incredible significance. Securing the Heavenly Emperor's essence could very well catapult his power to new heights.    

    

"The Imperial Prince," Mo Xuan continued, "was forewarned by the Heavenly Monarch of impending events in the Heavenly Monarch Palace. An Imperial Decree was issued, instructing us to await the Imperial Prince's return and aid in the collection of the Heavenly Monarch's Essence to restore the Imperial Palace."    

    

"If you can amass the Heavenly Monarch's Essence from all thirty-six palaces, you may not reach the Heavenly Monarch's stature, but you could certainly ascend to the rank of an Immortal Emperor!"    

    

As Mo Xuan's voice echoed once more, Peter drew in a sharp breath, the potential of the Heavenly Emperor's essence even more formidable than he had envisioned.    

    

After a moment's reflection, Peter posed an essential inquiry, "Senior, with such potent power at stake, wouldn't those in the Tianxuan Palace desire the Heavenly Monarch's Essence for themselves?"    

    

Given that the Immemorial Underworld Immortal's presence in the Profound Palace was a clear defiance of the Heavenly Emperor's decree, it stood to reason that they would covet the Heavenly Emperor's essence as well.    

    

Mo Xuan's response came with a disdainful smirk. "Of course, they've coveted the Heavenly Monarch's Essence. They've attempted to seize it time and again, to no avail. The essence of the Celestial Thearch is elusive, accessible only to those who wield the Celestial Thearch Seal. It's not something one can simply grasp at will."    

    

Peter Parker inhaled deeply and said, "In that case, please lead the way, elder."    

    

The origin of the Heavenly Emperor represented a legacy of power left by the Emperor himself. Now that Peter had the opportunity to acquire it, there was no reason for him to decline.    

    

Despite the presence of numerous formidable Immemorial Underworld Immortals in the Profound Palace, Peter's combat prowess was on par with that of a Grand Unity Immortal Venerable. With Mo Xuan, the Immortal King Corpse Puppet, by his side, he felt no fear.    

    

Mo Xuan gave a silent nod and guided Peter deeper into the valley.    

    

Before long, under Mo Xuan's guidance, Peter stood before an immense palace.    

    

The palaces were austere and ancient, having withstood the test of time. They were shrouded in a thick aura year-round, reminiscent of the Hades Vault.    

    

Hovering confidently in the air, Mo Xuan gestured toward the heart of the palace complex and spoke in a hushed tone, "Prince, do you see that golden palace at the center? That's where the origin of the Heavenly Emperor lies."    

    

Peter traced Mo Xuan's gesture and indeed spotted a resplendent golden palace, towering about a thousand feet high amidst the somber cluster of buildings.    

    

The golden palace appeared to be shielded by an enigmatic force, untouched by the surrounding elements, standing out starkly against the shadowy backdrop.    

    

"Prince, I will engage the two Ancient Underworld Immortals for you. From there on, you must rely on your own abilities."    

    

At that moment, Mo Xuan's expression grew more grave.    

    

The two mightiest Ancient Underworld Immortals in the Profound Heaven Hall were its deputy hall masters. Both were once pinnacle experts within the Chaos Realm.    

    

Although Mo Xuan had been the hall's most esteemed general and was renowned for having the strongest combat skills second only to the Immortal King of the Profound Heaven Hall, the deputy hall masters were formidable opponents in their own right.    

    

In a one-on-one fight, Mo Xuan would not fear facing either of them. However, taking on both simultaneously was a daunting challenge.    

    

Peter Parker grinned with confidence and declared, "Senior, rest assured. With me here, I will undoubtedly secure the origin of the Heavenly Emperor."    

    

"Haha... True to form for a prince. His magnanimity knows no bounds!"    

    

Mo Xuan also erupted in hearty laughter, his valiant voice resounding through the heavens.    

    

"Masters, Mo Xuan has come to pay his respects today. Please, make your presence known!"    

    

BOOM! BOOM!    

    

As the last echoes of Mo Xuan's call dissipated, twin beams of black light shot up from the palaces below, morphing into two ethereal black silhouettes.    

    

The white-haired elder on the left lifted his gaze to Mo Xuan and Peter Parker standing at his side. His aged eyes narrowed with curiosity. "Mo Xuan, who is this young man? What brings him to Tianxuan Hall?"    

    

The realm they occupied was currently sealed off by entities from the deities' domain. These beings frequently dispatched scouts to investigate, yet scarcely any who ventured into Tianxuan Hall ever emerged alive.    

    

Now, here was Mo Xuan, boldly introducing a young man clad in black to Tianxuan Hall.    

    

Clearly, this was no ordinary young man. It was highly probable that he was the much-anticipated disciple Mo Xuan had been seeking.