Chapter 78
Under the roof of Namgoong,
there was not a single soul who could fail to recognize the Patriarch.
Even those who had never laid eyes upon him would know instinctively—such was the overwhelming force of his presence.
Simply entering the space caused the air itself to become heavy; even without unleashing a trace of inner energy, the sheer pressure alone forced heads to bow.
The faces of the five Division Leaders darkened instantly.
'W-why would the Patriarch... come here...?'
'A-and even the Lord of the Flying Wind Division...!'
It made no sense.
At the last Grand Martial Festival, the Patriarch had shown no particular interest in the first round of selections.
Why had he come here now?
"Your balance between external and internal martial arts is impressive.
To think a talent like this would be found in the Outer Courtyard.