World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Ling Yangcheng was taken aback by Peter Parker's comment. He gave Peter a quizzical look. "What exactly do you mean by that, Peter?"    

With a nonchalant air, Peter replied, "If you trust me, Sect Master Ling, then leave everything to me. If not, then at least follow my lead. Either way, I'll secure this victory for you."    

"Alright, I trust you," Ling Yangcheng declared with conviction. He was clearly a man of action, making his choice without a moment's hesitation.    

Without Peter Parker's intervention in today's high-stakes match, the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect would likely have faced defeat in all five rounds, losing any claim to the immortal mine. Peter Parker represented their only hope.    

What's more, Ling Yangcheng had been informed by Ling De that Peter Parker was originally from the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect and maintained some ties with them. This knowledge solidified Ling Yangcheng's decision to trust Peter without reservation.    

"Don't worry, you won't regret your decision today," Peter assured him with a slight smile before soaring into the sky.    

Meanwhile, at the Wind and Thunder Immortal Sect, Lei Tianchun's gaze lingered on Peter. "This young man appears to be a Ninth Grade Heavenly Immortal prodigy, and I doubt he's weak. Who will challenge him?"    

"I will," declared a young man with a star-shaped lightning mark on his forehead.    

After a moment of contemplation, Lei Tianchun gave his approval. "Very well, Lei Ao, the battle is yours."    

Lei Tianchun felt confident; aside from the enigmatic youth in black robes, the other three half-step Heaven Immortals from the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect posed no real threat. Lei Ao, although only an early Ninth Grade Heavenly Immortal, had experienced a fortuitous encounter that significantly boosted his combat prowess, surpassing even that of Lei Qi.    

Choosing Lei Ao to confront the mysterious youth was clearly the safest bet. A victory here would almost guarantee that the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect would triumph in all five matches, securing the immortal mines for themselves.    

Without delay, Lei Ao swiftly positioned himself before Peter Parker, ready for the confrontation.    

Peter Parker gave Lei Ao a dismissive shake of his head. "You're fairly strong, probably stronger than Lei Qi. But sadly, you're still no match for me."    

Lei Ao's eyes flashed with anger, and his energy surged. "Don't get cocky, kid. Let's see what you've got."    

Unfazed by Lei Ao's display, Peter turned his attention to Lei Tianchun, the Sect Master of the Wind Lightning Sect, and spoke with a cool detachment. "Sect Master Lei, this fight is quite dull. How about we raise the stakes? Let all five of you come at me together. If you win, the immortal mine will belong to the Thunder Clan. But if you lose, it goes to the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. Do you dare take that bet?"    

The crowd erupted into chaos at Peter's bold proposition.    

Even Ling Yangcheng, who thought he was ready for anything, found himself gasping in shock. He hadn't seen this coming.    

Peter was proposing a high-stakes challenge against not one, but five members of the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect—all by himself!    

It was common knowledge that among the five representatives from the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect, two were half-step Golden Immortals, and the other three were Ninth Grade Heavenly Immortal prodigies with combat prowess on par with half-step Golden Immortals.    

Together, they posed a formidable force that even a First Grade Golden Immortal might struggle against.    

Despite Peter Parker's exceptional combat abilities, taking on all five simultaneously would be no simple feat.    

"You think you can belittle me?" Lei Ao was seething with humiliation and rage, his gaze towards Peter turning icy.    

Peter didn't even spare Lei Ao a glance. He simply smiled at Lei Tianchun. "What about it, Sect Chief Lei? Are you brave enough to gamble with me?"    

Lei Tianchun remained silent, turning instead to Ling Yangcheng with a subtle inquiry, "Ling Yangcheng, do you share this sentiment?"    

"Sect Master, you mustn't..." Two Golden Immortals from the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect were quick to interject, anxiously attempting to dissuade their leader.    

Despite Peter Parker's extraordinary talent, his odds of triumphing against five opponents on his own were slim.    

Once Ling Yangcheng consented to the wager, the Immortal Ore would likely elude the grasp of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect.    

"There's no need for further discussion. I've made my decision," Ling Yangcheng declared, cutting off the others with a wave of his hand. He then fixed his gaze on Lei Tianchun. "Lei Tianchun, if you have the courage to accept this challenge, then my Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect is ready to take the bet."    

"Fine, if you're game, I'm in," Lei Tianchun replied with a nonchalant glint in his eyes. "Go on, all of you, have your fun with the kid."    

Lei Tianchun was puzzled by the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's sudden change of heart but remained supremely confident in the outcome of the battle. Lei Ao alone possessed the prowess to take on a first-grade Golden Immortal. United with the other four, they could even stand against an average Rank Two Golden Immortal.    

Yet, the notion of this enigmatic young man from the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect defeating all five on his own was utterly inconceivable.    

Upon Lei Tianchun's command, Lei Qi and the rest entered the arena without hesitation. They positioned themselves strategically, forming a semicircle around Peter Parker at the center.    

Lei Ao scoffed disdainfully, "I can handle him by myself. Your help is unnecessary."    

"Don't underestimate him," Lei Qi cautioned coolly. "You're aware of the stakes should we lose this battle."    

"Enough bickering," Peter Parker interjected confidently, hands casually tucked behind his back, seemingly indifferent to the encircling adversaries. "Even if all five of you attack at once, you're bound to lose today. Let's get on with it and not waste time."    

"Youngster, curb your arrogance. I, Lei Ao, am eager to see just what skills you possess to be so bold in my presence!" Lei Ao bellowed, his body enveloped in a golden aura, the Qi emanating from him slicing through the air like an unrivaled celestial blade.    

Lei Ao thrust his hand toward the heavens and bellowed, "Golden Lightning Profound Saber, rise!"    

Rumble...    

Golden lightning churned in the sky, swiftly morphing into ninety-nine golden lightning profound blades that cascaded across the firmament like a celestial waterfall.    

Each profound saber, no longer than a foot, radiated a brilliant golden hue that bathed the world in its glow. They were imbued with a Saber Qi of such fearsome power that any ordinary Heaven Immortal who dared to look upon them would feel their very soul threatened with annihilation.    

The ninety-nine golden lightning blades shimmered like a cosmic river inverted, descending upon Peter Parker with enough force to slay an average Ninth Grade Heaven Immortal.    

Yet...    

As the formidable blade light approached within thirty feet of Peter Parker, it seemed to collide with an unseen barrier and was abruptly repelled.    

One, two, three...    

Not a single one of the ninety-nine golden lightning blades so much as grazed Peter Parker's attire!    

Witnessing his ninety-nine streaks of golden lightning effortlessly deflected by Peter Parker, Lei Ao's expression did not betray any hint of defeat. Instead, his eyes gleamed with anticipation as he uttered a chilling command.    

"Golden Lightning Profound Saber, combine!"