World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Once the delegation from the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect had departed, Ling Yangcheng exhaled slowly and turned to Peter Parker with a look of sincere thankfulness. The conflict over the immortal mine had taken a heavy toll on both the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect and the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect. To mitigate further losses, they had agreed to settle the dispute through five wagers to determine the rightful owner of the mine.    

However, the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect's resources were limited, and Ling Yangcheng had harbored little hope for success in the challenges. His initial expectation was that winning even one or two of the contests would be a considerable achievement. Yet, to his astonishment, Peter Parker had audaciously altered the stakes at the eleventh hour, single-handedly battling against five opponents to claim the immortal mine for the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect in one decisive victory—a possibility Ling Yangcheng hadn't dared to entertain.    

The significance of this victory was not lost on anyone; the mines held the potential to yield millions of immortal stones, a boon for the prosperity of any Golden Immortal power.    

"You're welcome," Peter Parker replied coolly. "I share a certain affinity with your Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect and wish to see it flourish."    

A flicker of curiosity crossed Ling Yangcheng's face upon hearing this. He was eager to uncover the nature of the connection this extraordinary individual had with the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. But Peter Parker's reluctance to divulge details meant Ling Yangcheng would refrain from prying. Regardless, the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect stood to gain immensely from an association with such a prodigious talent.    

"Sect Master, although the Wind and Thunder Immortal Sect has withdrawn for now, I suspect Lei Tianchun isn't one to easily concede defeat. We must remain vigilant," the Great Elder cautioned in a hushed tone beside Ling Yangcheng.    

"Have our people closely monitor the Wind Lightning Immortal School's activities. Any unusual behavior must be reported immediately," Ling Yangcheng commanded with a firm voice. "Also, arrange for the mining of the immortal stone mines to commence without delay." The lure of the immortal stone mines was irresistible to any faction.    

Should the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect lose the wager, they would be loath to relinquish the mines to the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect.    

Therefore...    

The Wind Lightning Immortal Sect was bound to stage a comeback.    

Given that they had already taken control of the immortal stone mine, it was imperative to capitalize on every moment and extract as much as possible from the additional mines before the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect could regroup and retaliate.    

Meanwhile, the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect was overjoyed with their acquisition of the immortal stone mine.    

Lei Tianchun, however, returned to the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect with a somber countenance. Upon his arrival, he promptly convened a meeting with all the elders.    

As the sect master, Lei Tianchun had consented to the bet and thus could not renege on his promise in the heat of the moment.    

However...    

This certainly did not imply that Lei Tianchun would simply let the matter slide.    

After all, this was no ordinary mine; it was capable of yielding millions of immortal stones, a bounty that would incite envy even in the Great Luo.    

Moreover, in the Immortal World, a Zenith Heaven Immortal Weapon fetched a price of merely a hundred thousand immortal stones.    

This Immortal Ore had the potential to withstand the power of dozens of Zenith Heaven Immortal Artifacts, marking it as an extraordinary treasure for Golden Immortals such as themselves.    

Should the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect secure this Immortal Ore, their power would undoubtedly escalate to new heights.    

Lei Tianchun envisioned leveraging this Immortal Ore to amass the necessary resources to ascend into the Golden Immortal Realm, propelling the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect to the esteemed status of a Zenith Heavens Sect in one fell swoop!    

At that juncture, the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect would secure its position in this tumultuous region.    

"Elders, we've encountered some unforeseen events during our wager with the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. Nevertheless, our resolve to claim that immortal mine remains unwavering. Today, we've assembled to strategize on reclaiming the mine," Lei Tianchun declared, his gaze sweeping decisively over the assembly.    

"In my view, we should simply obliterate the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. Given our strength, the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect has nothing to fear from them," stated a burly man with a fierce demeanor, himself a Third Grade Golden Immortal.    

Right from the start, he had pushed for a direct confrontation with the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. By taking them down, the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect wouldn't just gain control of the immortal mines, but also seize the resources held by the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. It was an opportunity to accomplish two goals with a single action.    

"No!" interjected another elder, his hair as white as snow. "The Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's power is nearly equal to ours at the Wind Thunder Immortal Sect. Their Sect Master, Ling Yangcheng, is a formidable sixth-grade Golden Immortal. A direct assault on the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect would come at a steep cost, even if we were to emerge victorious."    

The struggle for dominance in the chaotic region was fierce and unforgiving. Numerous Golden Immortals, with strength comparable to the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect, surrounded them. A Pyrrhic victory over the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect would likely leave them vulnerable, serving only to benefit rival factions.    

The burly man let out a cold, dismissive snort. "If this plan won't work and that plan won't work, what then? Should the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect just surrender the immortal mine to the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect?"    

"We must indeed vie for the Immortal Ore, but any attack on the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect requires meticulous planning," the elder with the white hair cautioned. His gaze sharpened as he turned to Lei Tianchun and respectfully suggested, "Sect Master, if we're set on engaging the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect, perhaps we could enlist aid from the Green Mountain Immortal Sect."    

The Cangshan Immortal Sect, renowned within a 100,000-mile radius, was a premier Golden Immortal Sect with a rich legacy, having once produced a Great Luo Immortal Venerable. Securing the support of one or two of their experts would significantly tip the scales against the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect.    

Borrowing forces from the Cangshan Immortal Sect was a considerable move. Upon hearing the elder's proposal, Lei Tianchun's brow furrowed with concern.    

He maintained a strong rapport with a sixth-grade Golden Immortal elder from the Cangshan Immortal Sect. With the right compensation, securing assistance from them shouldn't be an issue. However, he harbored concerns that if the Cangshan Immortal Sect learned about the immortal mine, they might covet it for themselves. In such a scenario, the Wind Thunder Immortal School would be cut out of the picture entirely.    

"Sect Master, there's no need for concern. We can simply pay a fee to enlist a Fourth Grade Golden Immortal from the Cangshan Immortal Sect and launch a direct assault on the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect. We don't have to disclose the existence of the immortal mine to them," the white-haired elder advised, perceptively addressing Lei Tianchun's apprehensions.    

The Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect's Golden Immortals were roughly on par with those from the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect in both quantity and caliber. Each faction was protected by a sixth-grade Golden Immortal, with the others ranking at fourth-grade or below.    

In essence, all they required was the support of a Rank Four Golden Immortal from the Cangshan Immortal Sect, and the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect would fall without much resistance.    

"Alright, I'll personally visit the Cangshan Immortal Sect to request their aid. Keep a vigilant eye on the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect's movements, and stand by to strike and obliterate them at a moment's notice!" Lei Tianchun declared, his resolve unwavering. With his decision made, he vanished in the blink of an eye.    

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