World's Strongest Martial Warrior

This was completely unexpected.    

In the time he had been away from the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect, the Green Mountain Immortal Sect had undergone a staggering transformation.    

The former Sect Master of the Cangshan Immortal Sect had made a triumphant return, having advanced to the esteemed Great Luo Immortal Venerable realm. This elevation transformed the Cangshan Immortal Sect into a formidable Great Luo power.    

Even the Great Luo Immortal Venerable of the Starcloud Immortal Pavilion appeared to have been bested by this individual from the Cangshan Immortal Sect.    

Given that the Cangshan Immortal Sect had the audacity to strike against a Great Luo faction like the Starcloud Immortal Pavilion, it was clear they wouldn't spare the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect either.    

Considering the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's capabilities, how could they possibly stand against the Cangshan Immortal Sect, now boasting a Great Luo Immortal Venerable?    

It seemed the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect was in real peril.    

Without a moment's delay, Peter Parker soared into the sky and made a beeline for the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect.    

...    

Inside the Sect Conference Hall of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect, Ling Yangcheng, along with the senior members of the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect, convened in a tense atmosphere.    

"We've just received word that the Starcloud Immortal City from the Blue River Styx has confronted the Great Luo Immortal Venerable of the Starcloud Immortal Pavilion. Though the Blue Underworld River was repelled, the Pavilion's Great Luo Immortal Venerable sustained injuries in the process. With the Dark Green River Immortal City now under martial law, it seems the Starcloud Immortal Pavilion is too preoccupied to attend to the affairs of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect."    

Time passed in heavy silence until Ling Yangcheng finally spoke up, breaking the tension in the room.    

His words prompted a wave of grave concern among the assembled leaders of the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect.    

If the Starcloud Immortal Pavilion was unable to hold back the Green Mountain Immortal Sect, then their own Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect was indeed facing a dire threat this time.    

"Sect Master, we simply can't match the strength of the Cangshan Immortal Sect. We must act quickly. Let's divide our forces and order our disciples to fall back," urged an elder.    

The senior members of the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect nodded in agreement. With the Cangshan Immortal Sect boasting a Great Luo Immortal Venerable among their ranks, any direct confrontation would be tantamount to a futile gesture, akin to hurling an egg against a stone wall.    

A look of reluctance flickered across Ling Yangcheng's face as the consensus formed. The Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect had risen from the ashes of the Heaven Breaking Immortal Sect, which had been decimated by the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace. They had sought refuge in the chaotic region and, after enduring countless hardships, had re-established themselves.    

Their fortunes had taken a particularly favorable turn with the arrival of Peter Parker. His assistance in securing the immortal stone mine and the subsequent annexation of the Wind Lightning Immortal Sect had been pivotal.    

Indeed, it was a time of rapid growth for the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect. Given enough time, Ling Yangcheng was confident he could restore the sect to its former glory and establish it as a formidable power within the Great Luo.    

Yet, all their progress was now in jeopardy due to the unexpected return of Cang Minghe, the former sect master of the Green Mountain Immortal Sect.    

Their only option was a strategic withdrawal from the Bedlam Lands. A head-on clash with the Cangshan Immortal Sect would likely lead to a repeat of past mistakes.    

At that moment, Great Elder Ling Zhong paused, then suggested, "Sect Master, perhaps we should attempt to reach out to Peter Parker..."    

Ling Zhong was clearly reluctant to abandon the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's advantageous position in the Bedlam Lands without exploring every possible option.    

"It's pointless. Begin the retreat," Ling Yangcheng replied, shaking his head and closing his eyes in resignation.    

He had no clue where Peter Parker and the others had ventured off to, and even if he could establish contact, he doubted they could return in time to make a difference.    

Despite Peter Parker's status as a prodigious genius, his cultivation level was merely at the Third Grade Golden Immortal realm, rendering him incapable of contending with a Great Luo Immortal Venerable. Throughout this time, Peter Parker had been a substantial asset to the Sky-Breaking Immortal Sect, and Ling Yangcheng had no intention of causing him harm.    

Suddenly, a series of thunderous booms echoed from outside the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect as Ling Yangcheng and his peers were in mid-discussion.    

An icy shout pierced the air above the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect, "Ling Yangcheng, come out and face your demise!"    

The chilling call sent shockwaves through Ling Yangcheng and his companions, contorting their faces with alarm.    

"The Green Mountain Immortal Sect has arrived with remarkable haste," Ling Yangcheng observed. Taking a deep breath, he commanded in a resolute tone, "Ling Zhong, I'll confront the Green Mountain Immortal Sect. Organize an immediate evacuation for everyone."    

No sooner had Ling Yangcheng spoken than he vanished, reappearing in the sky above the sect.    

Arrayed outside the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect were figures radiating intense malice. Leading them was Cang Yuan, one of the five esteemed elders of the Cangshan Immortal Sect.    

Ling Yangcheng exhaled in relief upon realizing that Cang Minghe, the Great Luo Immortal Venerable of the Cangshan Immortal Sect, was absent. Had the Green River Styx arrived in person, their Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect wouldn't have stood a chance at retreat.    

Cang Yuan, looking up at Ling Yangcheng, issued an ultimatum, "Ling Yangcheng, I'm giving you one opportunity. Lead the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect's officials and surrender to the Green Mountain Immortal Sect. Otherwise, we will obliterate your sect today."    

His voice, though faint, reverberated across the heavens.    

Ling Yangcheng, face set with determination, retorted, "Cang Yuan, enough talk. If it's a battle you want, then let's battle. The Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect will never bow to the Cangshan Immortal Sect."    

"Ling Yangcheng, since you're determined to lead the Heaven-Cleaving Immortal Sect to its end, your wish is my command!"    

As Cang Yuan concluded his remarks, he channeled the Golden Immortal power within him into the immortal sword he wielded.    

Boom!    

A frigid sword Qi, as if emerging from the abyss, laden with the colossal force of the Great Luo Immortal Power, cleaved through the air toward Ling Yangcheng's blade.    

Both Cang Yuan and Ling Yangcheng were sixth-grade Golden Immortals. A head-to-head battle relying solely on Cang Yuan's personal strength would hardly guarantee a swift victory over Ling Yangcheng.    

Clearly, Cang Yuan was not in the mood for a drawn-out conflict. With his initial strike, he unleashed the latent sword Qi within his weapon.    

"The power of the Great Luo Immortal Venerable..."    

Ling Yangcheng's eyes narrowed at the sight of the sword Qi Cang Yuan had released. A chilling premonition of doom enveloped him.    

His prowess was nearly a match for Cang Yuan's. But now, faced with the unleashed might of a Great Luo Immortal Venerable, Ling Yangcheng knew it was beyond his capacity to endure.    

Taking a deep breath, Ling Yangcheng braced himself to counter Cang Yuan's formidable sword strike with all his might. Suddenly, a brilliant golden sword light sliced through the void, colliding with the icy sword Qi aimed at him.    

However...    

The golden light provided only a fleeting barrier before shattering with a resounding crash.    

Undeterred by the destruction of the golden light, the relentless sword Qi continued its trajectory toward Ling Yangcheng.    

In that critical moment, a spectral figure materialized out of nowhere, shielding Ling Yangcheng. Three sword lights, imbued with the essence of slaying immortals and deities, surged forth to clash with the icy sword Qi once more.    

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"    

The void was rocked by three thunderous blasts.    

Having obliterated the trio of lethal sword lights, the cold sword Qi was spent. It fragmented into specks of frosty luminescence, quickly fading into oblivion.