C2464 CHAPTER2464
C2464 CHAPTER2464
Over the years, Peter had been extraordinarily fortunate, first stumbling upon pieces of the Human Emperor Sword to begin its restoration, and then successively discovering additional fragments. His latest find, a fragment unearthed by sheer chance at the Qing Yuan Chamber of Commerce auction, was nothing short of miraculous.
Yet, the whereabouts of the final shard remained a matter of luck, a twist of fate that Peter could only leave to the whims of destiny. "With the sword's enhanced power, my combat abilities have soared to new heights," he reflected. "Now, I must focus on my cultivation and endeavor to ascend to the Martial Master realm with all haste."
His thoughts turned contemplative. Peter knew that neither Xue Wushang of the Danilo Lujan Sect nor Li Xiao of the Nine Li Immortal Sect would easily relinquish their pursuit of the coveted Tribulation Transformation Pill. A sense of foreboding washed over him; the pill's allure might very well draw the sects' formidable cultivators to the Azure Sky Realm.
Despite his lack of interest in the Tribulation Transformation Pill and his intention to steer clear of the fray, Peter recognized that his recent acquisition of the Immortal Weapon fragment at the auction had undoubtedly marked him. Both Li Xiao and Xue Wushang would be keeping a watchful eye on him. Li Xiao, in particular, had been aware of Peter's dealings with Immortal relics since his third-place finish in the Free Trade Market. With an Immortal Weapon fragment now in his possession, Li Xiao would not easily let him off the hook.
Therefore, Peter's resolve hardened. He had to achieve the rank of Martial Path Master as swiftly as possible. Only by attaining the esteemed status of Martial Dao Ruler could he stand firm against any threats posed by the cultivators of the Nine Li Immortal Sect or the Danilo Lujan Sect, should they confront him directly.
In the days that followed, Peter Parker dedicated most of his time to intense cultivation in his room, fervently amplifying the power of his inner master. Beyond his rigorous training regimen, Peter kept a vigilant eye on the developments in Qing Yuan Province. Each day, he carved out moments to glean updates from Xu Fei.
Xu Fei, serving as a deacon within the Qing Yuan Chamber of Commerce, held a prestigious role that granted him access to a wealth of information. Through Xu Fei, Peter learned the outcome of the auction for the Tribulation Transformation Pill, which took him by surprise.
Contrary to expectations, the winning bid for the pill did not come from Li Xiao of the Jiuli Immortal Sect or Xue Wushang from Danilo Lujan's sect. Instead, the victorious bidder was the Frigid Wind Immortal Sect, hailing from the Domain of Frigid Wind.
The Wind-Wind Immortal Sect, renowned as the most formidable force within its domain, exerted control over the entire Wind-Wind Domain. Its might was considerable, earning it a reputation throughout the Immortal Breaking Universe. In fact, the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect stood as one of the most powerful entities beneath the Ten Great Immortal Sects, with a foundation rivaling even the lower-ranked sects among the elite ten.
The primary distinction between the Cold Wind Immortal School and the top ten sects lay in the absence of a Great Cheng cultivator as their protector. It was this very reason that drove the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect to spare no expense for the Tribulation Transformation Pill, aiming to foster a Mahayana Realm cultivator. Achieving this would enable the Glacial Wind Immortal Sect to ascend into the echelons of the Ten Great Immortal Sects.
However, the aftermath of the auction revealed the Wind-Wind Immortal Sect's apprehension about departing Qing Yuan State City with the coveted pill. Consequently, they remained in the city, seemingly biding their time in anticipation of an unknown event. With the members of the Cold Wind Immortal Sect staying put, Li Xiao and Xue Wushang, representing their respective sects, also chose not to leave the Azure Yuan State City.
Certainly.
In addition to those two factions, there were other groups unwilling to concede defeat. They lurked in the shadows, eagerly waiting for an opportunity to seize any advantage they could find.
On the surface, Qing Yuan State City appeared tranquil, yet beneath this calm facade, tensions were mounting, signaling an imminent storm.
"Peter, you need to stay vigilant as well. Li Xiao and Xue Wushang's people have been inquiring about you," Xu Fei warned Peter Parker with a grave tone, after updating him on the latest developments among the major powers.
"Thank you for the heads-up, Deacon Xu," Peter Parker replied with a grateful smile. "Should Li Xiao and Xue Wushang make any moves, please inform me at once. Your help is greatly appreciated."
Peter was not surprised by their scrutiny; it was to be expected. However, their focus remained primarily on the battle for the Tribulation Transformation Pill. At least until that conflict was resolved, they were unlikely to directly interfere with him.
His current hope was that the Winter Wind Immortal Sect would extend their stay in Qing Yuan State City. Given a few more days, he could fully harness the Ruler's Power within him and achieve a breakthrough to the Martial Dominator Realm in one swift leap. Then, whether it was Li Xiao or Xue Wushang, anyone daring to cross him would pay dearly.
After their conversation, Peter Parker retreated to his room to continue his cultivation.
"Ding! You have absorbed nourishment from the immortal crystal fragment. Sovereign Divine Power gained: 10x100!"
"Ding! After 15 minutes of cultivation, you've acquired Sovereign Divine Power, 10 * 100!"
With these compounded gains, the growth rate of Peter Parker's Sovereign Divine Power was nothing short of astounding. Three days later, it had surged past thirty percent. Ten days after that, his Divine Power was at a staggering ninety percent, bringing him to the cusp of ascending to the Sovereign realm. Yet, there was still a hurdle to overcome...
Peter Parker was on the cusp of a breakthrough to the Sovereign realm when Xu Fei unexpectedly interrupted him, forcing Peter to pause his intense cultivation.
"Peter, I've just got word that the Cold Wind Immortal Sect is on the move. It looks like they're planning to leave Greenyuan Province," Xu Fei reported as soon as Peter emerged from his room.
"Oh?" Peter's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "They've been in the city for two weeks. If they're leaving now, they must be ready for whatever comes next."
"Exactly. And there's more. A mysterious expert joined the Cold Wind Immortal Sect's ranks yesterday," Xu Fei continued, his tone grave. "Our intel suggests that this expert is none other than Old Monster Bing He, a renowned grand completion cultivator from the Immortal Breaking Universe."
A grand completion cultivator! Peter's interest was piqued. No wonder the Cold Wind Immortal Sect had lingered in Azure Yuan Province—they had enlisted a heavyweight from the Immortal Breaking Universe for assistance.
They were clearly going all out for the Tribulation Transformation Pill.
However, the Nine Li Immortal Sect and the Danilo Lujan Sect were among the top ten Immortal Sects in the Immortal Breaking Universe. Even with a grand completion cultivator on their side, it wouldn't be a simple feat for the Cold Wind Immortal Sect to safeguard the Tribulation Transformation Pill.