Chapter 339: Tyranny (4)
The Ascension Ceremony in Ipwang Fortress is presided over by the Fortress Lord.
It is akin to the imperial examination's Palace Examination, where the Emperor himself oversees the final assessment. Every rank, from the Azure Robe and beyond, follows this tradition. Discussing ascension to the Violet Rank in the absence of the Fortress Lord is out of the question.
No matter how esteemed the Tyrant of Ipwang may be, he could not disrupt the laws.
This was why the current Lord ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) of Ma Gwang-ik could rightfully refuse the former Commander of the Divine Sword Corps’s robe. The color alone was burdensome. His current plain black robe was preferable.
His original robe had been torn apart by the Zhuge Clan Lord, and the one he now wore had been gifted by the Eldest Daughter of the Gongya Clan.
Ma Yeon-jeok's lips curled into a smirk.
In the hands of this youthful old man, the pink robe seemed even more dazzling than usual.
It was because the technique he had just performed had gathered the starlight of the night sky like bundles of silk thread.
"Five Qi Converging into One, Martial Transcendence. Once you internalize the martial arts you've created, your perspective will change. You’ll likely don Violet robes before then... but for now, let’s leave it for later."
Jeong Yeon-shin, watching his grandfather drape the robe over his shoulders once more, spoke up.
"When will I see you again?"
He asked because it seemed his grandfather was preparing to depart.