Chapter 169 The Imperial Court
The correct answer landed precisely, immediately after the erroneous mention of Dongbang Hwa. Namgung-woo raised his Internal Energy, ready to make a move at any moment.
“How did you know?”
“So it was true.”
Namgung-woo still carried the Ban-yeon Sword. If he were to unleash a Killing Blow with serious intent, Baek Seo-beon would at least suffer a Serious Injury. Yet, despite the shock evident on Baek Seo-beon’s complexion, no sense of crisis surfaced.
Was it because they trusted this was the Forbidden City?
Baek Seo-beon’s reply only solidified Namgung-woo’s resolve to unleash a Killing Blow, depending on their next words.
“Is it because you are connected to the prophecy?”
“Prophecy!” Namgung-woo’s eyes narrowed sharply.
The word ‘prophecy’ had also come up when Pung Hyeon spoke of Namgung-woo’s identity as he lay dying.
Someone designated by prophecy.
That it was Namgung-woo.
Pung Hyeon had said so.
Namgung-woo’s hand gripped the Ban-yeon Sword’s hilt.
Baek Seo-beon’s body trembled under Namgung-woo’s Aura, which gradually eroded the space around them, tightening its grip.
“Eastern Depot. I heard Yi Ja-ryong was able to occupy Longevity Hill because there was a collaborator among the Eastern Depot’s eunuchs. I ask you: Is it the World Reversal Sect?”
“The World Reversal Sect? It seems another strange Heretical Cult has emerged. The Martial World… such people appear again and again. Infatuated with power, believing the world is theirs, ignorant of the weight of governance over Under Heaven.”
