Young Master in Flower City

Lingxiao Association?

The young man's gaze was as sharp as a sword, exuding a cold aura between his brows. His handsome face carried an intangible murderous intent, clearly marking him as a ruthless person, to the point that a single glance from him caused apprehension.

This young man was none other than Celestial Eagle, the leader of the Twelve Flying Eagles of the Twelve Flying Peng Castles.

Besides the mysterious Fortress Master, the Twelve Flying Peng Castles have only twelve members, yet these twelve individuals cause fear among all major powers in the Martial Combat Realm.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the main hall of Flying Peng Castles was chilling, as if the temperature plummeted to that of an ice cellar the moment Celestial Eagle received his orders.

"Someone come forth!" Celestial Eagle's voice was icy, sending shivers down one's spine.

"Brother, what's the matter?" A voice came from outside the hall, and Celestial Eagle said, "Iron Eagle, issue Twelve Flying Roc Orders!"

Hearing this, Tie Qing paused, puzzled, and asked, "Why, brother? The Twelve Flying Roc Orders haven't been issued in many years. Is something major happening at Flying Peng Castles?"

The Twelve Flying Roc Orders symbolize the Twelve Flying Eagles of Flying Peng Castles. Once the orders are issued, Twelve Flying Eagles move as one, capable of annihilating a top sect in the Martial Combat Realm despite being only twelve.

Moreover, when the orders are issued, they must kill.

"Don't ask too much, just deliver the Twelve Flying Roc Orders to this place!" Celestial Eagle tossed a note to Iron Eagle, who glanced at it, Lingxiao Association?

Although Iron Eagle was puzzled, he didn't ask further, immediately turning to leave.

...

Lingxiao Association, headquarters.

The headquarters of Lingxiao Association was located south of Celestial City, surrounded by high walls and large courtyards, giving the villa inside an imposing aura as if it possessed the power to swallow the sky.

Inside and outside the villa, numerous well-dressed members guarded it diligently, imbuing Lingxiao Association with an unmatched authority. Evidently, Celestial City's apparent foremost power is profoundly established.

Inside the luxurious villa of Lingxiao Association.

A middle-aged man stood in the center of the hall, facing him was a figure in black attire. This figure was none other than the Wind Assassin, one of the four assassins: Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning.

As for the middle-aged man, he was Wang Peng, the president of Lingxiao Association.

Behind Wang Peng stood two other middle-aged men. Their aura was restrained, but their deep, abyss-like gaze indicated they were individuals of formidable strength. These two were the Left and Right Guardians of Lingxiao Association and its main pillars.

"What's going on?" Wang Peng's voice was indifferent, surprised by the outcome. For years, the four assassins had never failed a mission, yet this time not only did they fail, but three perished. How could he not be shocked?

"President, this target was too terrifying, able to kill with fallen flowers and leaves, undoubtedly a master among masters. My brothers and I couldn't even see his face before he raised his hand and killed three of us. Thanks to my exceptional Lightweight Technique, I managed to survive to report to you!" Wind Assassin explained, his heart still gripped by fear.

Understandably, encountering such a master was unprecedented in his assassin career.

"What did you say?" Wang Peng shouted angrily, "Able to kill with fallen flowers and leaves—could this person be from that kind of place?"

"Perhaps!" At this moment, the Right Guardian stepped forward to speak, "Huaxia's apparent forces are all under Lingxiao Association's control. It's impossible for such a master to exist. Thus, it must be that kind of place!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Peng couldn't help but tremble slightly, his face showing subtle changes, clearly apprehensive.

After pondering momentarily, Wang Peng spoke: "Wind, hide for a while and await my further instructions."

"Yes!" Wind Assassin nodded and stepped aside. Wang Peng continued: "Right Guardian, please use all of Lingxiao Association's information networks to ascertain this person's identity and then plan the next steps."

"Okay!" Right Guardian nodded, was about to depart, but then a member arrived in the hall, holding a black eagle-shaped token and respectfully addressing Wang Peng: "President, a token fell from the sky outside, please look it over!"

Fell from the sky?

Upon hearing this, Wang Peng frowned and then glanced over. However, one look turned his expression pale as paper, filled with fear: "This token..."

"President, this... this is a Twelve Flying Roc Order!" Leading Guardian recognized the token, his expression turning as pale as Wang Peng's, he continued: "In the Martial Combat Realm, there are three major sects in a tripartite equilibrium, including Twelve Flying Peng Castles. This token is the Death Order of Twelve Flying Peng Castles, representing Twelve Flying Eagles, when issued, it must kill!"

The moment the words fell, the aura in the villa turned extremely oppressive, with the Twelve Flying Roc Order appearing at Lingxiao Association headquarters, the significance was self-evident.

"How did this happen?" Wang Peng's hand holding the Twelve Flying Roc Order was trembling, his eyes filled with unprecedented fear: "My Lingxiao Association has never clashed with Twelve Flying Peng Castles, why..."

"Could it be because of that man?" The Right Guardian murmured, causing Wang Peng's expression to startle: "You mean...?"

"Very likely!" Right Guardian nodded.

"How does he have the ability to lead Twelve Flying Eagles of Flying Peng Castles?"

"I don't understand either, but currently, this is the only possibility, suggesting that person likely has significant ties to Twelve Flying Peng Castles!" The Right Guardian's body also trembled.

He continued: "Our only way to save ourselves now is to quickly inform Seven-Star Tower of these matters; maybe Seven-Star Tower can still suppress Twelve Flying Eagles!"

"Okay!" Wang Peng nodded, promptly leaving the villa.

Lingxiao Association is Celestial City's apparent foremost power, but its backing is one of the three major sects of the Martial Combat Realm: Seven-Star Tower. The establishment of Lingxiao Association in Celestial City is undoubtedly to monitor all apparent occurrences of Celestial City.

...

Martial Combat Realm, one of the three major sects, Seven-Star Tower.

Seven-Star Tower is situated in the southeast of the Martial Combat Realm, forming a triangular aspect with the Assassin's Guild and Twelve Flying Peng Castles.

At this moment, within the towering Seven-Star Tower main hall, a middle-aged man nearing fifty was seated at the top. His brows hinted at an ominous atmosphere, his dark eyes deep and cold, clearly having held high authority for a long time, possessing an invisible pressure that oppressed everyone in the Seven-Star Tower main hall.

This middle-aged man was none other than Duan Xingnan, the master of Seven-Star Tower.

Standing on both sides below him were two youths, their eyes like cold stars, seemingly harboring the power to pierce through everything with just their gaze.

"Master, Twelve Flying Peng Castles want to destroy the apparent forces of Seven-Star Tower, please decide!"

At this moment, one person below spoke, Duan Xingnan glanced down coldly and said, "Three years ago, both Seven-Star Tower and the Assassin's Guild sent people to infiltrate Twelve Flying Peng Castles; none returned, and even now, the identity of the Fortress Master of Twelve Flying Peng Castles remains unknown. This time may finally be an opportunity to uncover the Fortress Master of Twelve Flying Peng Castles!"