World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Peter Parker, too, stayed at the ore mine. To show his appreciation for Peter Parker, Ling Yangcheng didn't hesitate to invite him to extract immortal stones from the mine. Peter Parker delved into the heart of the mine, where he swiftly erected a rudimentary defense system. He then hewed several hundred jin of immortal stones and took them to the Tower of Time for cultivation.    

The Dao of Purple Flame Heaven was thriving. Although this area wasn't the chaotic epicenter of the Purple Flame Heaven Domain, Golden Immortals were a common sight, with numerous Great Luo Immortal Venerables among them.    

Peter Parker's cultivation base had soared to the pinnacle of the Ninth Grade Heaven Immortal realm after his immersion in the Immemorial Immortal Pond at the Absolute Sword Immortal Palace. Yet, even with this impressive progress, it was insufficient for the Purple Flame Heaven Domain.    

Consequently, Peter Parker resolved to seclude himself for cultivation, aiming to ascend to the Golden Immortal Realm at the earliest opportunity.    

Within the Tower of Time, Zi Yao continued to draw energy from the immortal stones for his cultivation. While merely a few days had elapsed in the outside world since Peter Parker had sent Zi Yao into the Tower of Time, two months had passed within it. Zi Yao's cultivation base had leaped from the First Stage True Immortal realm to the Third Stage True Immortal realm, advancing two full levels.    

At this rate, it wouldn't be long before Zi Yao reached the Ninth Stage True Immortal realm and entered the Heaven Immortal realm.    

Peter Parker cast a brief glance over Zi Yao but then redirected his focus to his own cultivation. He began to channel the energy from the immortal stones. With his current standing at the ninth-grade Heaven Immortal realm, his absorption rate was naturally slower than when he was at the True Immortal realm, yet it was still considerably swift.    

Three months had passed. Peter Parker had consumed over half of the hundred jin of immortal stones he had brought into the Tower of Time.    

Peter Parker's cultivation base had finally reached the pinnacle of a Ninth Grade Heaven Immortal. Following this achievement, a trace of Golden Immortal power swiftly coalesced within his body, propelling him into the half-step Golden Immortal realm. After his breakthrough, Peter spent roughly two weeks in deep cultivation within the Tower of Time. However, he detected that the defensive perimeter he had established was activated.    

Without hesitation, Peter ceased his meditative state and exited the Tower of Time instantaneously. Once outside, he felt Ling De's presence, fraught with anxiety, just beyond the defensive boundary. Peter promptly deactivated the mechanism and materialized before Ling De in the blink of an eye.    

"Peter, you have finally emerged," Ling De exclaimed, his weathered face lighting up with unrestrained elation. He had been waiting for some time, and although dismantling Peter's defenses would have been within his capabilities, he was concerned about disrupting Peter's cultivation. With a heart full of conflicting emotions, Ling De had no choice but to pace restlessly outside the barrier.    

Curiosity piqued, Peter inquired, "What's the matter?"    

"The Wind and Thunder Immortal Sect have made their move," Ling De replied gravely. "They've launched an assault on the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect. The Sect Master and his forces have already returned, and he sent me to notify you."    

"So soon?" Peter was taken aback.    

They had anticipated that the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect wouldn't easily let go of their grievances, but the speed of their response was unexpected. It had been barely more than ten days since their last confrontation. The power disparity between the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect and the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect was negligible. Even if the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect emerged victorious over the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect, it would be a pyrrhic victory at best.    

Previously, the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect had been reluctant to engage in a battle that would result in significant casualties on both sides. That was the very reason they had chosen to challenge the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. However, their sudden aggressive return, attacking the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect en masse, was decidedly out of the ordinary.    

However, the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect's bold move to strike at the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect indicated they had a considerable amount of confidence. It appeared that in just over ten days, they had likely secured a formidable ally.    

Peter Parker's gaze sharpened as he looked up at Ling De. "Let's head back and check on the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect."    

Ling De paused, uncertain, before replying, "Peter, the Sect Master has instructed you to protect the immortal mine, in case the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect launches an attack from the east."    

Peter Parker responded coolly, "Don't worry, they won't risk it. This place will remain unguarded for now." The immortal stone mine was crucial, and the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect would not easily reveal its location.    

With a major offensive against the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect, it was clear that the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect had the backing of other formidable forces. They certainly wouldn't be so reckless as to lead them to the mine.    

The destruction of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect would inevitably result in the immortal stone vein falling into the Wind Thunder Immortal Sect's possession.    

"Let's go. There's no time to lose."    

If Peter Parker could reach the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect in time, there might still be a chance to save it. Otherwise, it would likely fall to the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect.    

With that, Peter Parker swiftly exited the immortal stone mine.    

...    

At the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect, just outside the mountain gate, Lei Tianchun, the sect leader of the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect, stood with hundreds of his elite members, exuding a formidable, deadly presence.    

Beside him was a plainly dressed man with an intense aura. This was Cang Shi, a powerful figure whom Lei Tianchun had spared no expense to enlist from the Cang Shan Immortal Sect. Cang Shi was a peak fourth-tier Golden Immortal Realm expert.    

Once Cang Shi was on board, Lei Tianchun wasted no time. Mobilizing ninety percent of the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect's forces, they surged towards the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect.    

At this moment, the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect was a fortress under siege, its layers of restrictive spells fully activated and shimmering above. Arrayed outside the formation seals, over a hundred figures hovered, a testament to the gravity of the situation. Leading them was Ling Yangcheng, who had hurried back from the ore mine to confront the crisis head-on.    

"Lei Tianchun," Ling Yangcheng called out, his voice echoing through the charged air, "your Wind Lightning Immortal Sect descends upon us with such pomp and circumstance. Do you truly believe the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect will simply roll over?"    

He locked eyes with Lei Tianchun, his gaze steely and his expression dark as storm clouds.    

Lei Tianchun responded with a dismissive tone, "Enough talk, Ling Yangcheng. Surrender the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect to me now, and perhaps I'll be merciful. Otherwise, I swear I'll raze it to the ground today!"    

"Is that so?" Ling Yangcheng's voice was ice, his eyes glinting with defiance. He unleashed the formidable presence of a sixth-grade Golden Immortal, filling the space around them with his power. "If you wish to destroy my sect, you'll have to prove you're capable."    

Lei Tianchun sneered, "Stubborn fool!"    

Turning to the plainly dressed man beside him, Lei Tianchun's tone softened, "Brother Cangshi, I'll engage Ling Yangcheng and lead our forces into the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. I trust you'll handle the rest."    

With a face devoid of emotion, the man in plain clothes replied, "Rest assured, Sect Master Lei. My word is my bond. I'll see to it that our agreement is honored."    

"Thank you," Lei Tianchun acknowledged.    

As his words dissipated, Lei Tianchun's aura, as mighty as that of a sixth-grade Golden Immortal, burst forth. It surged like a thunderclap, tearing through the void and barreling towards Ling Yangcheng with unstoppable force.