I forged immortality in my past life.

When people wield great power, it's inevitable that thoughts of corruption and decadence will arise.

In just a few years, the power of Flying Bird City has expanded more than a hundredfold. Almost all of its elite disciples have been sent out, greatly increasing the difficulty of contacting and organizing its disciples. Flying Bird City disciples in many cities are now slow to respond to orders and have begun to find various excuses to delay.

Even worse, some openly associate with local powerful families, indulging in a life of luxury and extravagance.

The powerful families seized their opportunity and made a comeback.

This time, they learned from their mistakes and managed to trick many of the corrupt disciples of Flying Bird City into revealing the pinnacle martial arts taught by Li Wu Hui.

Although no one is foolish enough to trade martial arts seals, it has significantly narrowed the martial arts gap between aristocratic families and Flying Bird City.

Furthermore, it's not that aristocratic families lack experts and geniuses; they've simply been concealing their strength. Also, those entrenched in Flying Bird City are elites from various sects, veterans of countless battles. A direct confrontation would be unwise.

[Even now, Flying Bird City's territory is too vast, and its elite forces are scattered. They have gathered geniuses from aristocratic families and top experts of level 7 or above, arriving in Flying Bird City with overwhelming force.]

Of course, this time, their aim isn't to destroy Flying Bird City, as that would provoke a desperate counterattack from Flying Bird City disciples and officials across the land!

What they wanted to shatter was the pride of Flying Bird City in claiming authenticity, which prevented them from controlling Flying Bird City disciples in various regions.

[As long as they can completely overshadow Flying Bird City, the elite disciples from Flying Bird City across the land will become highly sought-after marriage partners for aristocratic families, thus strengthening their foundations.]

[Once the powerful clans set out, they first suppressed the remaining forces of the royal family, and then exercised complete restraint, waiting for the disciples of Fei Niao City to disperse before finally destroying Fei Niao City's reputation!]

[There are capable people among these aristocratic families!]

However, they seem to have misunderstood one thing.

[Feiniao City has always treated the disciples of Feiniao City who hold official positions in various regions as ordinary residents. Those who truly control them are the former high-ranking officials and talented disciples of various sects, who are also the nominal disciples bestowed with the martial inheritance seal by Li Wu Hui.]

[The forces that Asuka Castle truly needed to defend itself were never dispersed.]

[And he always obeyed Gao Mingyue's commands!]

After seven years of arduous training, most of the three million disciples of the Hidden Sect have advanced to Level 2 soldiers, and some have even reached Level 3. A significant number have also been transferred to the garrison of Flying Bird City.

[Indeed, all of the more than 120,000 Level 2 soldiers of the Hidden Clan have been promoted to Level 3 or above. They did not covet power and wealth, but instead diligently cultivated themselves, awaiting the return of the Unrepentant Celestial Master.]

Despite Li Wuhui's immense power, making him virtually invincible and capable of taking on an entire army single-handedly, he was still a formidable figure.

[It seemed as if he didn't need any protection from his subordinates at all.]

Even if there's only a sliver of a possibility, if the Unrepentant Celestial Master were to return and need the help of his former Hidden Sect disciples, they would be incredibly excited and willing to give their lives for him!

[The army of the invincible young celestial master.]

How could they not be an invincible army in the world!

"Fine, we won't really have a real fight."

"The powerful families and the imperial court will never truly be honest."

Gao Mingyue shook her head and chuckled softly.

Seven years have passed, and the girl's face remains exquisite; time has left no trace on her.

Her level had reached the perfect 10th level a year ago.

However, after that, no matter how hard she tried to cultivate, she was unable to advance to level 11, reaching the level that her senior brother Wu Hui had broken through seven years ago.

Brother Wu Hui, your talent is undeniable.

That's so strong it's almost despair-inducing!

No wonder they didn't want to take me with them when they left.

Gao Mingyue's eyes dimmed for a moment, but she quickly regained her confidence.

"Zhang Yan, Gu Wen."

"Let's go, come with me and see these clowns!"

Zhang Yan had only been promoted to level 10 soldier for less than half a year, but he was confident in his strength as a level 10 general. Apart from the Lord of Mingyue City, he probably had no rivals in the imperial court.

He was naturally very excited about finally being able to show off his skills:

"Yes, Lord of Bright Moon City."

Gu Wen, who was once just a clever level 2 scout, is now a top-tier level 8 soldier, the General of Flying Bird City!

He bowed respectfully and accepted the order:

"Yes, lord."

"This humble general wishes to duel with the enemy's generals to prove whether the Chocobo Spear Technique taught by the Unrepentant Celestial Master is the nemesis of military commanders!"

Zhang Yan's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he quickly raised his hand:

"Lord of Bright Moon City, I also want to participate in the duel!"

Gao Mingyue smiled knowingly:

"Whatever you say."

"However, each person can only fight a maximum of ten matches."

The two were overjoyed: "Yes, ma'am!"

One hundred thousand Flying Bird City garrison troops marched out of the city, their imposing presence overwhelming the combined forces of the powerful clans who had come from afar.

Let alone ordinary elite soldiers from aristocratic families.

Even some of the young generals from powerful families dared not meet the eyes of the garrison of Flying Bird City!

It was as if if they looked any longer, they would lose their lives.

With such a strong army, why have they been so content to stay in the Flying Bird City all these years?

The leaders of the allied clans sensed something was wrong.

They realized that they had never investigated what kind of combat power the true master of Asuka City possessed.

Although the young celestial master who slew the enemy seems to have left.

But the army he left behind doesn't seem to be something they can fight against!

This must be the truly strongest army in the world that annihilated the Imperial Guard.

As the saying goes, seeing is believing.

I have only witnessed firsthand the might of the Asuka Castle garrison.

Those from powerful families felt that their plan was simply absurd!

The ensuing battle goes without saying.

[Gu Wen achieved a 10-game winning streak among level 8 soldiers, even defeating three level 8 generals in succession, utterly crushing the prestige of the imperial court's powerful generals. In the future, when people mention powerful generals, they will only know that these three fought in turn but could not defeat a young general from Flying Bird City.]

Meanwhile, Zhang Yan's journey in the martial arts arena is far from smooth.

[It wasn't that they were defeated, but rather that the powerful families managed to muster only three level 10 soldiers despite their desperate efforts, only to have them wiped out in one fell swoop, and they didn't even feel satisfied!]

Then, the aristocratic families were wiped out.

The allied army of powerful clans provoked Flying Bird City, suffering a humiliating defeat in their duel. Hundreds of thousands of elite level 2 soldiers were even tempted to surrender at the mere sight of the Flying Bird City garrison.

[These outrageous war reports, resembling mere rumors, are being spread wildly throughout the world.]

However, months passed, and the members of the powerful families remained silent like ostriches, not one daring to stand up and refute them.

The world was shocked. It turned out that a single city could force even a powerful alliance of aristocratic families, who ruled the court and held immense influence, to yield!

[Feiniao City instantly became a geomantically auspicious place surpassing even the imperial capital, attracting people from all over the world.]

Anyone with even a slight ambition to rise above others will flock to Flying Bird City. Even if they don't learn the city's superior martial arts, as long as they can establish connections with a few powerful figures, their future business ventures back home will be incredibly successful!

In just three short years, Flying Bird City has never established a sect or faction.

[However, Flying Bird City still became a universally recognized holy land of martial arts, and the only megacity with a population exceeding tens of millions that also seemed to have abundant resources.]