World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Three days passed, and the pair had managed to extract over half of the immortal stone mine. Each of them had amassed at least three hundred thousand immortal stones.    

On that particular day, while Peter Parker was chipping away at the stones, he abruptly ceased his work.    

"Brother Jiang Chen, what's the matter?" Xu Ji, who was nearby, quickly picked up on Peter's sudden pause and asked with concern.    

Peter turned, his gaze fixed on the cave's entrance. "Someone's coming," he stated, his voice heavy with caution.    

Xu Ji's expression shifted subtly upon hearing this.    

Just then, a faint ripple emanated from the tunnel's entrance, and two figures gradually came into view for Peter Parker and Xu Ji.    

The newcomers were both at the pinnacle of the First Grade Heaven Immortal level. Dressed identically and sharing similar features, they were the spitting image of each other, clearly twins.    

"Ninth Sub Palace, the Duanmu twins!" Xu Ji's eyes narrowed as he recognized the duo.    

Peter glanced at Xu Ji. "You're familiar with these two?"    

"Yes, they're the prodigies of the Ninth Sub Palace, twin brothers. The elder is Duanmu Yang, and the younger is Duanmu Lei. Together, they're known as the Duanmu twins," Xu Ji explained.    

"The Duanmu brothers possess exceptional talent, far surpassing my own. Though their cultivation is at the peak of the First Grade Heaven Immortal realm, their strength rivals that of a typical Fifth Grade Heaven Immortal."    

"Their mental and spiritual connection is particularly formidable. When they combine their efforts, their combat power is significantly amplified. Even an ordinary Sixth Grade Heaven Immortal might struggle against them," Xu Ji said, his tone grave.    

The Ninth and Eighth Divisions, not only situated in adjacent provinces but also in close quarters, had a profound understanding of each other's capabilities.    

The Duanmu twins of the Ninth Sub Palace were so formidable that even the most talented individual from the Eighth Sub Palace, who had ascended to the Second Stage Heavenly Immortal Realm, approached them with extreme caution.    

"The Eighth Sub-Palace's Xu Ji, I didn't expect to find you here."    

While Peter Parker and his companions were taking stock of the situation, the Duanmu brothers caught sight of them in the cave. Their gazes landed on Xu Ji from the Eighth Sub Palace, a hint of mischief twinkling in their eyes.    

"Big Brother, look, it's the immortal stone mine!" Duanmu Lei, the younger brother, exclaimed with excitement as he spotted the immortal stone vein behind Peter Parker and Xu Ji.    

Duanmu Yang, momentarily taken aback, soon had a look of intense desire light up his face. A vein of immortal stones right here in this cave! Securing these stones could make them wealthy in an instant.    

With a calculating glint, Duanmu Yang fixed his gaze on Xu Ji, his voice laced with a threat. "Xu Ji, hand over the immortal stones you've mined and leave this place immediately. If not, don't blame me for my actions!"    

"Duanmu Yang, you're crossing a line!" Xu Ji retorted sharply. "We found this vein first. It's you who should beat it!"    

If Xu Ji had been alone, facing even one of the Duanmu brothers would have meant a hasty retreat. But with Peter Parker by his side, his confidence was bolstered. After all, he had just seen Peter Parker effortlessly take down a Fifth Stage Heavenly Immortal Ancient Netherworld Immortal with a single blow. Even if the Duanmu twins from the Ninth Sub Palace teamed up, they might not stand a chance against Peter Parker.    

"Xu Ji, if you're so eager to leave this secret realm, I'll grant your wish," Duanmu Yang declared. As he spoke, the formidable power of a Heavenly Immortal burst forth, an invisible pressure enveloping Xu Ji, who turned deathly pale.    

His own power, at the late stage of the first-grade Celestial Immortal Realm, paled in comparison to Duanmu Yang's peak first-grade strength. In terms of talent and foundation, he was outclassed. Against someone like Duanmu Yang, Xu Ji was powerless to resist.    

However, just as Xu Ji was struggling against the crushing force, a cold snort echoed through the cave, abruptly dissipating the oppressive aura bearing down on him.    

A voice tinged with displeasure slowly resonated from the depths of the cave.    

"Duanmu Yang, you dare attack my companion right before my eyes. Do you think I'm invisible?"    

The abrupt turn of events caused Duanmu Yang's pupils to contract in surprise.    

He fixed his gaze on Peter Parker. "Kid, who are you?"    

The young man clad in black standing before him had effortlessly neutralized the oppressive aura with a mere snort. Clearly, he was no ordinary individual.    

"You don't need to concern yourself with my identity."    

Peter Parker regarded Duanmu Yang with a cool detachment. "If you leave now, you might still have time. Otherwise... I have no qualms about personally escorting you out of this secret realm."    

Within the remnants of the Immemorial Immortal King, each young prodigy was equipped with a life-saving jade talisman.    

Thus, it was nearly impossible to kill another genius within the Ancient Immortal King Ruins, but one could compel them to use the talisman to exit prematurely.    

"Hehe... Kid, you're quite the talker."    

Duanmu Yang sneered with contempt, "I'm curious to see how you plan to force us out early!"    

The two were known as the Twin Stars of the Ninth Sub Palace. Individually, they would rank among the top ten prodigies of the Eighteen Sub Palaces.    

Together, the number of young geniuses capable of besting them within the Eighteenth Sub Palaces could be counted on one hand.    

And here was this unknown youth in black, brazenly making bold claims in front of the brothers?    

"I've given you your chance. Since you don't appreciate it, you have only yourselves to blame."    

Peter Parker shook his head, slightly lifting the Skyfrost Immortal Sword in his grasp and bringing it down towards the brothers.    

The sword moved silently, devoid of any telltale glimmer.    

Yet, as the blade descended, the brothers felt a chill in their souls, as if death's shadow had enveloped them.    

Without a moment's hesitation, they tapped into the full extent of their Celestial Immortal powers. Their energies spiraled and merged, ultimately forming a verdant tornado that clashed against Peter Parker's silent sword strike.    

Despite their combined efforts, the pair was unable to withstand Peter Parker's seemingly effortless sword strike. In an instant, the green tornado they had summoned crumbled and vanished under the force of Peter Parker's blow. The Duanmu brothers staggered backward, compelled to retreat over ten paces, their complexions drained of color. As they gazed upon Peter Parker, their eyes betrayed a fear they had never known before.    

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