The General Headquarters of Ipwang Fortress was among the largest pavilions in the entire region.It was an era that lavished unprecedented respect on scholars.


    The path leading to its entrance was adorned with flowers blooming vibrantly despite the chill of winter’s air—proof of the exceptional treatment given to the literati of the General Headquarters. The scenery was a gift bestowed by the Lord of Ipwang Fortress to his scribes. A garden for men of letters, always ready to bloom into poets and scholars.


    Crunch.


    The steps of the four Blue Rank warriors carrying the palanquin were extraordinarily light. However, the qi emanating from them was so distinct that it caused the petals of the flowers lining the path to quiver ever so slightly.


    Perched atop the palanquin, the newly appointed Ma Gwang-ik Lord remained still, unshaken by the gentle sway of the blooms.


    Summoned to accompany their new Lord were elite warriors. Other high-ranking martial artists of the Ma Gwang-ik Sect had already gone ahead to prepare the residence.


    “Hm.”


    The taciturn man holding the rear leg of the palanquin spoke, breaking the silence.


    He was a pale-skinned Blue Rank warrior resembling the Bloodflame Lord, his lips as red as the infamous Phantom of Blood, Pung Ran, who had been conscripted alongside him.


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    The man, Iron-Clawed Demon Na Il-cheon, cast a sidelong glance at the back of Jeong Yeon-shin, the newly appointed Lord.


    The front legs of the palanquin were borne by Tae Yeom-ryong and Hyeon Won-chang, while the rear legs were carried by Wi Ye-ryeong and Na Il-cheon.


    Tae Yeom-ryong, walking ahead, shook his head nonchalantly.


    “And what would you do if it weren’t? The entire fortress witnessed the triumphal procession of our new Lord. Even the noble fortress master’s decree has been issued.”


    Wi Ye-ryeong, with her large bow slung over her back, spoke while gazing ahead with piercing blue eyes.


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