World's Strongest Martial Warrior

He Chenyi took several steps back through the air, retreating hundreds of meters before he could steady himself. He turned to Peter Parker and his companions, urgency clear in his voice. "Peter Parker, your timing couldn't be better. This tree demon is incredibly powerful. Our only chance of defeating it is by joining forces!"    

    

Peter Parker nodded in agreement. "Alright, let's do this."    

    

The tree demon they faced was formidable, at least a Fourth Grade Heaven Immortal, possibly even a Fifth. Even with Peter Parker's strength and the Immortal Vanquishing Force from the Immortal Monument, a single strike might not be enough to take it down. Teaming up with He Chenyi and the others was clearly the best strategy.    

    

"Let's attack together!" Peter Parker rallied, wasting no time in leading the members of the Luo Water Merchant Union and the Ning Family into battle.    

    

Suddenly, the tree demon lashed out with countless thick branches, whipping up a terrifying gale that swept across the land like a tempestuous sea, with the demon at its epicenter.    

    

"Not good, fall back!" He Chenyi's face twisted in alarm as he shouted to the young prodigies of Long River Immortal City.    

    

But it was too late. A violent windstorm erupted, forcing the young geniuses to retreat. One, already weakened from the battle, was knocked to the ground by the fierce wind.    

    

In the blink of an eye, several massive trees, each over a meter in diameter, ensnared the fallen genius. There wasn't even time for a scream before he was consumed, turned into nourishment for the tree demon.    

    

Chilled to the bone by the sight, a young genius from Eternal River Immortal City spoke up, his face ashen. "Senior Brother He, this Tree Yao is too strong. A direct confrontation seems futile."    

    

He Chenyi's face was a mask of grim resolve. The tree demon's might had exceeded all expectations. They had already lost two of their own and had yet to inflict the slightest damage on the Tree Yao.    

    

He Chenyi was determined not to give up so easily. The potential inheritance of the Great Luo Immortal Venerable aside, the tree demon's essence fruits alone were worth the effort. Securing just one Tree Demon Essence Fruit could make his transition from the ninth-grade True Immortal realm to the Heaven Immortal realm effortless.    

    

"Brother Jiang Chen, surely you're not ready to walk away from the Tree Demon Essence Fruits and the Great Luo Immortal Sovereign's legacy, are you?" He Chenyi inquired, taking a deep breath before turning his attention to Peter Parker. "Even setting aside the Great Luo Immortal Venerable's inheritance, we can't overlook these Tree Fairy Fruits. We might have a chance if we go all out. What's your take?"    

    

Peter Parker considered the situation briefly before responding, "This tree demon is formidable. A direct confrontation isn't the smart move. However, I do have a strategy we could attempt."    

    

"Oh? What's your plan?" He Chenyi asked, visibly intrigued.    

    

With a slight smile, Peter Parker explained, "The tree demon's true core lies in its roots beneath the soil. We'll stay outside the ten-thousand-foot radius and attack from there. By targeting the roots of the Tree Yao, we can weaken it significantly if we sever them gradually."    

    

"That's an excellent strategy," He Chenyi said, his eyes shining with anticipation. "Here's what we'll do: Eternal River Immortal City will launch an assault from the east, while you attack from the west. Together, we'll encircle and target the tree demon's roots."    

    

Following their discussion, Peter Parker and his group quickly split from He Chenyi's team. They positioned themselves ten thousand feet to the east and west of the tree demon, initiating their assault on the roots spread throughout the earth.    

    

Catching sight of He Chenyi already engaging from the east, Peter Parker unleashed a brilliant golden Heaven Opening Divine Seal from his palm. It crashed into the earth with the force of a mountain.    

    

Boom!    

    

The impact of the Heaven Opening Divine Seal tore open a massive thousand-foot crater, exposing several thick, arm-like roots.    

    

Without a moment's hesitation, the Human Emperor Sword materialized in his palm, and with a swift motion, he cleaved one of the roots in two.    

    

"Argh... Curse you, humans! You will pay dearly for this affront!"    

    

A deep, thunderous roar erupted from the trunk of the Tree Demon.    

    

Instantly, the remaining roots, previously lying dormant before Peter Parker and his companions, burst forth from the earth, ensnaring them in a tight grip.    

    

"The Tree Demon is enraged. It seems that severing its roots is effective. Let's strike as one," Peter Parker declared, brandishing his Human Emperor Sword against the demon's roots.    

    

Ning Gaoyang and the others drew their Immortal Weapons and treasures, joining the fray against the Tree Demon's roots.    

    

But the roots proved to be formidable; even a seasoned Ninth Stage True Immortal would struggle to sever them with ease.    

    

Among Peter Parker's party of eight, only he and Ning Gaoyang had the prowess to tackle the Tree Demon's roots solo. The remaining six, even with combined efforts, found it a daunting task to destroy just one root.    

    

Crack! Crack!    

    

Peter Parker relentlessly swung the Human Emperor Sword, each strike obliterating a portion of the demon's roots.    

    

In a brief span of time, nearly all the roots within the vast pit had been decimated by Peter Parker and his allies.    

    

Meanwhile, He Chenyi and the denizens of Eternal River Immortal City had cleared a swath of roots on their end.    

    

With a two-pronged assault from Peter Parker's team and the others, the Tree Demon's fury intensified.    

    

"Let's press on," Peter Parker urged, taking a deep breath before resuming the onslaught on the roots.    

    

Roughly an hour later, Peter Parker's group advanced from west to east, while He Chenyi's contingent moved from east to west. Encircling the Tree Demon, they eradicated all its roots.    

    

At that moment, they could distinctly feel the Tree Demon's aura waning.    

    

A gleam of excitement flickered across He Chenyi's face at the sight. "Exactly! We'll keep stripping away at the roots, sapping its strength bit by bit. This Tree Demon is no cause for concern!"    

    

Continuing at this pace, they anticipated that just one or two more rounds would significantly diminish the Tree Demon's vitality.    

    

At that moment, if he teamed up with Peter Parker, they stood a chance of defeating the tree demon in a direct confrontation. However, Peter Parker didn't share He Chenyi's optimism. Drawing in a deep breath, he spoke with a grave tone, "Be careful. We have to keep clearing out the tree demon's roots. This means venturing within a ten-thousand-foot radius of the demon. I'm afraid it's not going to be as straightforward as it was before."    

    

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