World's Strongest Martial Warrior

In the Thunderclap Immortal Domain, a Great Luo Immortal Venerable was an expert of rare caliber, each one a towering figure of immense power. Such beings seldom fell, even amidst the fierce skirmishes of the Great Luo. Their prowess was unmatched, making it a formidable challenge for any major force to vanquish a Great Luo Immortal Venerable.    

Yet today, Jade Sword Immortal Venerable, a prominent figure of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, had been effortlessly slain by Bing Chen. Bing Chen's reputation as a matchless Immortal Venerable, who had once ascended to the realm of Chaos Origin Immortal Venerable, was well-earned; his strength was beyond comprehension.    

"Senior Ice Dust," Ye Qingming finally regained his composure, inhaling deeply before addressing Bing Chen with urgency, "Jade Sword Immortal Venerable held a position of great importance within the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace. His death will undoubtedly provoke their wrath. We must devise a strategy without delay."    

The Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, with its ancient lineage and storied past within the Thunderclap Immortal Domain, remained a formidable force, even if it no longer stood at the zenith of its power. The possibility of a Taiyi Immortal Venerable lurking within its ranks could not be discounted.    

Despite Ice Dust Immortal Venerable's formidable abilities, she was not at the pinnacle of her strength, making a solo confrontation with the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace a daunting prospect.    

Their optimal course of action was to withdraw from Cangye City before the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace could mount a response. Otherwise, should the palace regroup and retaliate, they would find themselves in grave peril.    

"It's fine, this sovereign remains unconcerned by the likes of Jade Cloud Immortal Palace," Bing Chen remarked nonchalantly. "Rest assured, Ye Ling is now my disciple. With my protection, the safety of your Ye Family is guaranteed. Should any from the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace dare to challenge us, they will be met with their demise."    

Even though his current strength was a mere shadow of his peak—less than one-tenth—he remained formidable enough to challenge an ordinary Taiyi Immortal Venerable. Without a Chaos Immortal Venerable in the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, Ice Dust Immortal Venerable had little to fear.    

Ye Qingming couldn't suppress a wry smile when he saw that Ice Dust Immortal Venerable showed no signs of departure. With his daughter having pledged herself as a disciple to Ice Dust Immortal Venerable, the Ye Family's fate was now inextricably linked with that of their new ally.    

Given that Immortal Venerable Bing Chen also showed no inclination to leave, it was out of the question for Ye Qingming to take his family and go. Besides, without the intervention of the two Immortal Venerables, the Ye Family would have already been decimated by the forces of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace.    

Ye Qingming resolved to take a gamble. Even if aligning with Peter Parker and Immortal Venerable Bing Chen meant making enemies of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, the worst that could happen was the palace's downfall. Yet, if they could weather this storm, the Ye Family might just rise to unprecedented heights.    

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The moment Immortal Venerable Bi Jian fell to Bing Chen, a somber bell tolled across the expanse of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, nestled within the Jade Cloud Immortal Mountain, tens of thousands of miles away. The unexpected peal startled the countless disciples of the Biyun Immortal Palace.    

As initiates of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace, they were well-versed in the significance of its bells, which tolled for one of three reasons. A joyous chime heralded the rise of a new Great Luo Immortal Venerable, while an urgent ring was a call to arms for something significant within the palace. But the most solemn toll of all announced the death of a Great Luo Immortal Venerable within their ranks.    

"To think a Great Luo Immortal Venerable has perished within an immortal sect... How can this be?" one disciple murmured in disbelief.    

"The bell's toll confirms it," another replied, shaken. "I can't help but wonder which of our Great Luo Immortal Venerables has met their end."    

At this moment, the disciples of Jade Cloud Immortal Palace were in a state of shock. The Great Luo Immortal Venerable, a figure of immense power and esteemed reputation, had fallen within their ranks. Such an event had not occurred for many years, and its significance was clear: something monumental was about to unfold within the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace.    

In the heart of the palace, a grand hall bathed in ethereal light played host to several imposing figures, each radiating the formidable aura of the Great Luo. The air was heavy with solemnity. At the center, clad in green robes, sat the palace master, known as Jade Demon Immortal Venerable.    

"Everyone, Elder Bi Jian has just passed away!" Jade Demon Immortal Venerable announced, her gaze sweeping over the assembly. Her voice, tinged with a somber note, echoed through the hall.    

The news of Elder Bi Jian's demise sent a ripple of concern across the faces of the gathered Great Luo Immortal Venerables. Elder Bi Jian was not only the most senior among them but had also held the title of Great Luo Immortal Venerable for longer than even the palace master, Jade Demon Immortal Venerable. Renowned for her formidable strength, she was a force to be reckoned with, and few could match her, much less defeat her.    

The possibility of her being so easily vanquished was unthinkable unless the assailant was a Taiyi Immortal Venerable. The question hung in the air, unspoken but palpable: Had the Taiyi Sect launched an attack on their Jade Cloud Immortal Palace?    

"Palace Lord," a white-haired elder inquired with a grave tone, "considering Elder Bi Jian's prowess, only a Primordial Immortal Venerable could have overpowered him. What could have possibly provoked such a powerful being?"    

Jade Demon Immortal Venerable responded, "I had received intelligence that Ye Qingming's daughter, the head of the Ye Family in Cangye City, possesses the legendary Myriad Spirit Immortal Physique. Consequently, I dispatched Elder Bi Jian's disciple and a half-step Great Luo to the Ye Family. Tragically, both met their end."    

Bi Yao Immortal Venerable wore a look of displeasure as she said, "Elder Bi Jian personally visited the Ye Family after receiving the news. I never imagined he would meet his end there."    

"How... How can that be?"    

The Great Luo Immortal Venerables of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace couldn't conceal their shock.    

The Ye Family from Cangye City was known to be a mere Golden Immortal force. How on earth could they have the power to bring down a Great Luo Immortal Venerable of Elder Bi Jian's caliber?    

It appeared that the Ye Family must have had support from a powerful ally.    

Moreover...    

The power behind the Ye Family was likely a Taiyi Immortal Venerable.    

With this realization, a grave expression settled on the faces of the assembled Great Luo Immortal Venerables of the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace.    

Should this situation truly be orchestrated by a Primordial Immortal, they feared that dark times might loom ahead for the Jade Cloud Immortal Palace.