Chapter 127
The King Meets the Clan Heads
Hwa Eun-wol spoke.
“Your Highness, we meet at a truly peculiar time.”
Noticing he seemed to have something to say, Danwooseong looked at Hwa Eunwol. Hwa Eunwol continued.
“Since the passing of the Grand Master recently, the atmosphere at the Imperial Council has been rather tense. Do you know why?”
Was there really a reason?
I thought it must be for the position of Emperor’s Council Chairman.
In the martial world of that era, it was the second most powerful position after the leader of the martial arts alliance. It was the perfect position for those who valued prestige to covet.
Dan Woo-sung replied.
“It seems the time has come to elect a new Emperor of the Martial World.”
Hwa Eun-wol nodded.
“When the Grandmaster was alive, no one dared discuss this matter. Now, it’s the most frequently mentioned topic.”
“Who are the leading candidates?”
“Namgung Tae, Dokgo Myeong, Seomun Ryong, and even Brother Murong here.”
Namgung Tae and Murong Bin are the sons of Doje and Murong Choo, respectively, while Dokgo Myeong is a veteran master who has long been active in the martial world. Seo Munryong was a man who rarely left his home. The generations of the clan leaders had also divided into the young and the old.
Dan Woo-sung retorted.
“If it’s truly difficult, why not settle it with a duel? The Emperor’s Assembly isn’t just a social gathering, is it?”
Hua Enyue responded with a reluctant expression.
