World's Strongest Martial Warrior

Lu He's gaze intensified as he watched Lu Hongyu wield the Blood Flame Sword Art.    

Lu Fang spoke calmly, "Don't worry. Given that he's resorted to the Blood Flame Sword Art, it's unlikely that kid can counter it. Besides, Lu Hongyu has another ace up his sleeve that's even more formidable."    

The Blood Flame Sword Art was the Lu Family's most dominant Gold Immortal technique. With Lu Hongyu's prowess, he could potentially defeat a first-grade Heaven Immortal with this technique.    

Peter Parker's combat abilities are formidable, but facing the Blood Flame Sword Art might be too much for him.    

Moreover...    

Lu Hongyu possessed a Golden Immortal treasure.    

Despite Peter Parker's extraordinary ascent from the lower realm universe, his foundation paled in comparison to the Golden Immortal might of the Lu Family.    

Lu He's brow creased with concern. "Even so, I can't shake this unease."    

He suspected that even with the Blood Flame Sword Art and a Golden Immortal treasure, Lu Hongyu would likely fall short against Peter Parker.    

"What's your plan then? Join forces with Lu Hongyu to take on Peter Parker?"    

After a moment's thought, Lu Fang met Lu He's gaze. "You realize that if Lu Hongyu, with all his advantages, isn't a match for Peter Parker, our chances are even slimmer. Any attack from us would be futile."    

"I'm aware," Lu He acknowledged, a cold gleam in his eyes. He looked toward the cave and said deliberately, "Luo Shui Merchant Union's Luo Qianqiu's daughter has been by Peter Parker's side. Right now, she's in that cave. Capturing her could be our leverage to compel Peter Parker's surrender."    

Since the Luo River Merchant Union granted Peter Parker access to the Great Luo Secret Realm, it's likely he's aligned with the Luo River Alliance.    

As a member of the Luo Water Alliance, Peter Parker can't disregard the safety of Luo Qing'er, the daughter of the Luo Water Merchant Union's leader.    

Lu Fang gave a slight nod and said, "Alright, I'm off to apprehend Luo Qing'er."    

Peter Parker was proving to be a formidable adversary. It was a sound strategy to take Luo Qing'er of the Luo Water Merchant Union into custody for safety's sake.    

Moreover...    

By targeting Luo Qing'er, he could divert Peter Parker's focus and alleviate some of the burden on Lu Hongyu.    

"Peter Parker, today you shall witness the unparalleled Immortal Art of the Lu Family, courtesy of me, Lu Hongyu!"    

As Lu Fang set out to seize Luo Qing'er, Lu Hongyu hovered in the air, brandishing a long, blood-red sword. The blade was engulfed in countless layers of blood-red flames, scorching the very fabric of space into oblivion.    

"Perish!"    

With an icy stare, Lu Hongyu swung the Blood Flame Longsword with lethal intent.    

Boom!    

The sword's arc released a blood-red sword qi that streaked across the sky like a crimson rainbow. It left in its wake a river of blood that spanned dozens of yards, transforming the heavens above.    

The might of this sword seemed capable of cleaving through the celestial realms and the netherworld alike.    

Even a seasoned first-grade Heaven Immortal would be compelled to retreat from the might of Lu Hongyu's blade.    

"Mortal Transformation Sword!"    

Peter Parker looked up at the blood-red river slicing through the cosmos, his face betraying no emotion. He channeled the Green Emperor's Secret Art of Longevity and swung his sword with deceptive ease.    

The two forces met in silence.    

The overwhelming power of the blood-red river was neutralized at an astonishing rate.    

In the blink of an eye, the Blood Sky River vanished without a trace.    

"How... How can this be?"    

Lu Hongyu's eyes widened in disbelief, his face mirroring his shock.    

The strike he had delivered with full force, empowered by the Blood Flame Sword Technique, should have inflicted serious damage even on a first-tier Heavenly Immortal in a direct confrontation.    

Yet, the man before him had effortlessly dissipated his formidable attack with a mere flick of his sword!    

Peter Parker's attention was elsewhere, ignoring Lu Hongyu as he focused intently on a spot below.    

"Do you really think you, a mere Eighth Stage True Immortal, can infiltrate the cave on my watch? You must be dreaming."    

Peter Parker snorted with disdain. The Human Emperor Sword in his grasp shimmered, unleashing a brilliant sword light. He executed the Azure Emperor Sword Technique, the Time Sword, cleaving through the air toward a specific point in space below.    

The sword's trajectory transcended time and space, revealing a disheveled figure. It was Lu Fang, who had attempted to stealthily enter the cave and seize Luo Qing'er. Now, he appeared disheveled and his energy waned. His once-black hair had turned stark white, making him look as if he had aged decades in mere moments.    

Lu Fang lifted his gaze to meet Peter Parker, who stood with an air of confidence in the sky above. A fear like none he had known before filled his eyes.    

Terrifying! This newcomer from the lower realms was a force to be reckoned with!    

Peter Parker, a mere seventh-grade True Immortal, had effortlessly wielded his sword and stripped away half the lifespan of Lu Fang, an eighth-grade True Immortal prodigy from the Lu family.    

Despite having achieved eternal life through the Dao Seeking process, Lu Fang found himself facing mortality. Peter Parker's strike had severed the essence of his life force. Depleted of this essence, not even a True Immortal, nor a Great Luo Immortal Venerable, could stave off death.    

"Lu Hongyu, it appears that your Lu Family's vaunted Immortal Art is rather underwhelming. It's only polite to return a favor. Allow me to demonstrate what a true supreme Immortal Art looks like!" Peter Parker declared.    

With a resounding BANG, his voice still echoing with arrogance, a beam of immortal sword energy rocketed skyward, morphing into a vast river of spatial energy in the void.    

Then, a formidable sword immortal clad in green robes streaked across the heavens, descending upon Lu Hongyu with a might that seemed to suppress both heaven and earth.    

Boom! In that instant, the world turned monochrome, and the brilliance of the sun and moon was extinguished.    

A convergence of ten thousand sword lights coalesced into a dazzling three-zhang-long sword radiance. Despite its modest size, the sword's glow held an unmatched sharpness.    

"What... What kind of Immortal Art is this!?" Lu Hongyu's face twisted with fear as he sensed the overwhelming power of Peter Parker's sword.    

The Immortal Art wielded by Peter Parker was evidently far superior to the Lu Family's revered Golden Immortal Art, the Blood Flame Sword Art.    

The sight was more fearsome than any of the Great Luo Immortal Arts he had witnessed before! Lu Hongyu was baffled at how a mere newcomer from the lower realm could have mastered such a formidable Immortal Art in just a few short months since arriving in the Immortal World.    

A chill ran through Lu Hongyu, leaving him no time to second-guess himself. With a swift motion, he summoned a foot-long, scarlet feather into his palm—the Fire Phoenix True Feather. As Peter Parker unleashed his unparalleled sword strike, Lu Hongyu wasted no time in drawing upon the Golden Immortal magical treasure of his family lineage.    

Without any reservation, Lu Hongyu channeled every ounce of his True Immortal power into the Fire Phoenix's True Feather. In an explosive display, a fearsome flame erupted from the feather, clashing mightily with the peerless sword light.