Chapter 414: Beijing (6)
In that moment, both Jeong Yeon-shin and Yong Hui-myeong’s figures became blurred.
The ground beneath their feet shifted violently, and soon after, a deafening explosion filled the courtyard.
Along with the rumble, a cloud of yellow dust rose, but it was the invisible shockwave generated by the clash of their swords that swept across the ground, tearing it apart.
Whooosh—!
The ripple spread in a circle, tearing the dust into tatters.
The surrounding officials, who had been watching the spectacle, were now covered in sand, their faces etched with surprise.
Despite their strong martial presence, not one of them had disturbed the air with a gust of wind or a special technique.
One elderly official, wearing a traditional robe, slowly opened his mouth.
“...I’m certain you restricted your energy output...”
The official, who served as the mayor of Beijing, in charge of overseeing the livelihood of the citizens and governing the capital in the Emperor’s stead, maintained a weary but calm expression, though his eyelids betrayed a slight tremble.
Most of the officials present had similar reactions.
A middle-aged man dressed in yellow, casting a glance at the group, shook his head subtly.