Chapter 554: Five Swords, Six Stars (1)
A supreme master who poured his life into a single technique.
In other words, one who possesses Unified Martial Power.
Such a being cannot submit to the North King, nor serve beneath his vassals.
Having already attained the level of an absolute being, he must either claim the throne of the North King himself or wander the northern lands alone.
It was the same principle by which no territory could have two kings. No ruler would willingly allow a dangerous power to dwell near his private chamber.
Jeong Yeon-shin thought:
‘The culture here is different.’
The very notion that one could hold such a master as a Champion General was already a radical break from tradition. It meant becoming invincible as a North King.
Moreover, the Sword Saint had already been counted among the greatest swordsmen under heaven.
There had been a time when he was compared to the Divine Sword Corps Master himself. And even now, just a few exchanges would not be enough to determine a victor.
Naturally, it was no wonder North King Yaryul had abandoned his military camp and rushed out here. But now, standing face-to-face, Jeong Yeon-shin felt at a loss for words.
Wooong—