World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Seeing that Peter Parker was open to the conversation, Ling De quickly responded, "They're a bit stronger than the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect, but their power has its limits..."    

This time, the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect's rival was a group known as the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect.    

Both the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect and the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect were on par at the Gold Immortal level. The Wind Lightning Immortal Sect boasted over ten Golden Immortals at the helm, with their mightiest Golden Immortal possessing a Sixth Grade cultivation base.    

The Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect, while slightly less powerful, was not far behind.    

A fierce battle erupted between the two factions over the rights to an immortal mine.    

In the conflict, the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect suffered the loss of two Golden Immortals, and the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect paid a steep price for their victory.    

Continuing the fight would only lead to mutual annihilation, an outcome neither side desired.    

Consequently...    

The two sects agreed that their Golden Immortal experts would not engage in combat. Instead, each side would send five individuals below the Golden Immortal level to compete in one-on-one wagers, with the mining rights of the immortal mine divided into five equal parts.    

Each victory would secure one-fifth of the mining rights.    

"So, if the Golden Immortal Realm doesn't intervene, the highest level for the candidates in this wager would be at the half-step Golden Immortal realm, correct?" Peter Parker deduced after hearing Ling De's account.    

When Peter Parker was a Ninth Grade True Immortal, he faced Fifth Grade Heaven Immortals without much difficulty.    

Now, with his cultivation base elevated to the ninth-grade Heaven Immortal realm, the gap between a Golden Immortal and a Heaven Immortal was vast. He was far more formidable than both True Immortals and Heavenly Immortals. Even so, he suspected that challenging a fifth-grade Golden Immortal would be a daunting task.    

Nevertheless...    

Peter Parker was confident that, with his current prowess, handling an ordinary Second or Third Grade Golden Immortal should be manageable.    

A half-step Golden Immortal wouldn't pose any threat unless they encountered a prodigy on their level. And the Wind and Thunder Immortal Sect? They were simply a Golden Immortal power—where would they find such a genius?    

"Indeed, this wager is a clash of half-step Golden Immortals," Ling De said with a wry smile. "The Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect may have a comparable number of Golden Immortals to the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect, but our forces below that realm are significantly weaker."    

At its zenith, the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect was on the cusp of ascending to the Great Luo status. Yet, the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace thwarted their rise. Now, the sect was merely a shadow of its former glory, rebuilt by a handful of surviving disciples, and still resource-poor. If they managed to win even one out of the five gambling matches, it would be a stroke of immense fortune.    

This was precisely why Ling De sought out Peter Parker's assistance. Although uncertain of Peter's full capabilities, Ling De was aware that Peter had the power to vanquish a First Grade Golden Immortal without having reached the Golden Immortal Realm himself. With Peter's aid, the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect stood a chance of triumphing in at least one of the five challenges.    

Peter Parker nodded in understanding. "When does the bet commence?"    

His visit to the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect was intentional, aimed at aiding their growth and fortifying them for future confrontations with the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace. An immortal mine would indeed bolster the sect's development.    

"The bet is set for three days from now," Ling De replied, visibly elated by Peter's willingness to assist. "My young friend, please come with me to meet the Sect Master and secure our spot in the gambling match."    

"Alright," Peter agreed without hesitation.    

After a brief pause, Ling De added, "Peter, it might be a while before I can return from the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. Should you inform your companion?"    

Peter Parker waved his hand dismissively and said, "No need. He's in a critical phase of secluded cultivation. We can't have anyone from the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect disturbing him."    

Indeed, since his arrival at the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect, Peter Parker had sequestered Zi Yao in the Tower of Time, providing him with tens of thousands of immortal stones to aid his cultivation within its accelerated temporal flow.    

Zi Yao was descended from the Violet Qilin Immortal Beast, a formidable creature with the might of an Immortal King. Zi Yao's lineage, the Zi Lin bloodline, endowed him with exceptional talent and unwavering loyalty to the Longevity Immortal King. Peter Parker saw great potential in Zi Yao and was keen to foster his growth.    

Given Zi Yao's innate abilities and the ample resources at his disposal, his progression was bound to be remarkable within the Tower of Time, where time flowed tenfold. Even if he didn't ascend to the rank of Immortal King, reaching the Immortal Venerable Realm would undoubtedly be within his grasp.    

"Don't worry, Peter. I'll ensure that the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's disciples steer clear of this courtyard," Ling De assured him before guiding Peter Parker towards the main hall of the sect.    

Inside the grand hall, the Golden Immortals, including the sect master Ling Yang, were deep in discussion about selecting five representatives for the wager against the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect.    

"Elders, the five challenges we face with the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect are crucial and will significantly impact the future of our Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. We must approach this with the utmost seriousness. Who among us should we choose to send?" Ling Yangcheng's commanding presence dominated the room as his voice echoed with authority.    

"Do we really need to debate this? Golden Immortal experts are barred from the wager. Our Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect has exactly five half-step Golden Immortals. It's only logical that we send them," an elder at the First Stage Golden Immortal Realm proposed.    

"That's not necessarily the best approach. A high level of cultivation doesn't always equate to formidable combat prowess. I suggest we give Ling Xing a chance. His strength may be that of a Ninth Grade Heavenly Immortal, but his combat abilities are on par with those of a half-step Golden Immortal," another elder countered.    

Another elder with white hair, a Third Grade Golden Immortal, shook his head and concurred, "I also agree to let Ling Xing fight."    

The consensus among the other elders of the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect was clear.    

A Ninth Grade Heavenly Immortal prodigy, whose combat prowess matched that of a half-step Golden Immortal, was clearly a more fitting choice for battle than a half-step Golden Immortal.    

Ling Yangcheng had no reservations about this decision. He stated, "In that case, Ling Xing will be one of the contenders in this wager. Let's move on to selecting the remaining four participants."    

The white-haired Third Grade Golden Immortal elder reflected for a moment before suggesting, "Given the significance of this matter, I propose we hold a competition. Whether they are Heaven Immortals or half-step Golden Immortals, the four strongest will represent us in this bet."    

As soon as the elder finished speaking, a voice echoed from the entrance of the main hall.    

"Elders, Ling De has found a suitable contender for this wager."    

At Ling De's announcement, all eyes in the main hall turned to the entrance. They watched as Ling De entered, accompanied by an unfamiliar young man dressed in black.    

"Ling De, who is this young man?" inquired Ling Yangcheng, his eyes betraying a flicker of keen interest upon seeing the newcomer.    

"Sect Master, this is Peter. He was instrumental in ensuring Ling De's safe return to the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect a few days ago," Ling De introduced, bowing respectfully.    

"Though Peter's cultivation level is that of a Heavenly Immortal, his combat capabilities are on par with a First Grade Golden Immortal. He would undoubtedly be an exceptional choice to challenge the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect," Ling De added confidently.