Heavenly Inquisition Sword - Chapter 879
Episode 879. The day before the Sacheon Murim
meeting.
Sichuan Province.
Cheongseong faction.
Shangcheng Palace.
Around sundown, three old masters sat face-to-face in Jang Moon-in’s office.
Jinin Wonyang, the leader of the Qingseong sect, his brother-in-law and guardian Deokyang, and the elder, Jinin Geumyang.
Wonyang Jinin opened his mouth with a hard face.
“Tomorrow, the lords of the Sichuan Murim have decided to gather at Cheonryongmun. Hwang Munju of Cheonryongmun and the new patriarch of the Tang family said they would listen to the Demonic Cult’s request.”
The Venerable Deokyang and the Jinin of Geumyang nodded their heads knowingly.
In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that there was no organization that could stand up to the Demonic Cult now that the Hocheonmaeng was nameless.
Wonyang Jin-in’s words continued.
“I was asked by the Cheongseongpa to lead the atmosphere of this meeting.”
Venerable Deokyang narrowed his eyes.
There is a difference between doing it reluctantly and actively leading it as much as heaven and earth.
It would be nice if the Demonic Cult’s will was followed, but if the situation were the other way around, the Cheongseong faction would become a group of apostates.
“I think we need to think more carefully about that long issue. It was because we were in an unavoidable situation that we fell in love with Yeonjeokha. Even the masters of the Sichuan Murim know that. But if we take the lead in rejecting the enemies of the enemy… people won’t believe that’s our original intention?”
“Does the death penalty mean that we should not exert any influence in the Sichuan Murim?”
“exactly. I’m still not sure if it’s the right thing to do with a younger enemy.”
Then Geumyang Jin-in intervened.
“The death penalty of Deokyang. Regardless of right or wrong, we, the Qingsheng faction, have already built a relationship with Yeon Jeok-ha. Our relationship with him ended the day he sent the people of Seokgyeongjang out of the villa. Rather than looking at them, you should think about surviving under the rule of the Demonic Cult.”
The Venerable Deokyang turned his gaze to Geumyang Jinin.
“How long do you think the Demonic Cult will last for Priest Geumyang? one year? ten years? In Murimsa, there has never been a Demonic Cult that has become the master of Kangho. They used to turn the river upside down like a typhoon and then disappear suddenly. So rather than under the reign of the Demonic Cult, we should think about the time after the Demonic Cult left. That’s why we have to follow the great will. Right and wrong are matters of the cause.”
“It’s good between right and wrong. Who is Yeonjeokha? He is said to be a disciple of non-partisans, but his roots are thieves of green forest. Gangho calls him the Great Devil. Although he gains magical powers through miracles and fights against wind and rain, he is not a knight who follows the way of heaven. Green Forest’s steward is from Shaolin Temple, but isn’t he mad too? Why is it against the cause to lose Madou and Chuck?”
In fact, Pacheon Demon-gun Seok Mu-hae was a Shaolin Temple handyman, but Geumyang Jin-in was a Shaolin Temple native.
What he wanted to say was that we should look at the present rather than the past.
The Venerable Deokyang did not object.
It’s not because I agree with the priest’s words. It was because I was afraid that the wrongdoing of the Qingsong faction would be exposed if I refuted it for nothing.
In the first place, the reason why Seokgyeongjang was sent out of the royal palace was because the royal family was aware of it. It is something to be ashamed of as a member of the Cheongseong faction, which has been proud of its reputation for a long time.
As the conversation heated up between the brothers, Wonyang Jin-in stepped forward.
“Both of you are right. It is only natural that the Cheongseong faction should follow the cause. It is also true that Yeonjeokha hears the voice of the Great Demon through the Taesangho method of Green Forest.”
Jin-in Yuanyang circumspectively said that Yeonjeokhe belongs to the green forest.
It seems neutral, but it gives a little more strength to Geumyang Jinin’s argument.
The Venerable Deokyang looked at Munin Jang with the eyes of interest.
“So, what do you plan to do with Jang Moon-in?”
“We are unintentionally riding on the back of a tiger. The priority is to survive at the hands of the Demonic Cult right now when the Ho Chun Meng is not functioning properly.”
“Now let’s assume that the Sichuan Murim follow the will of the Demonic Cult. What are you going to do if Hocheon and Nammaeng declare war against the Demonic Cult later?”
“The death penalty of Deokyang. I don’t want you to worry about things that haven’t come yet. If that happens in the future… there will be an answer that fits the flow.”
Geumyang Jinin also helped Jang Moon-in.
“What Jang Moon-in said is right. Right now, the Qing Dynasty or the Sichuan Murim cannot deal with the Demonic Cult. The moment you become hostile to the Demonic Cult, you will be slaughtered. Is there even one place that wants to fight the Demonic Cult? doesn’t exist. The Sichuan Murims are on the verge of being annihilated even before the Murim Championships between the Hocheon League and the Nam League are held.”
“Priest Geumyang is very kind. First of all, isn’t it said that after I live, I must kill the enemy [我生後殺他]? The fortunate thing among the misfortunes is that the Demonic Cult is different from the past. The Demonic Cult leader wants only the death of his rival. The next steps will not be the same as in the past.”
“Maybe we’ll go back to Tianshan.”
Geumyang Jin-in made a puzzled face as if it was strange even after he said it.
That is because it is only possible in fairy tales.
Venerable Deokyang, who had been listening to the priests, opened his mouth.
“Listening to Jang Moon-in’s story, it seems that he has already made up his mind. I will not object either. I just hope that the Sichuan Murim will lead and the Cheongseong faction will follow.”
This is because even if things go wrong, the Qingsheng faction will not be blamed for all the sins.
Wonyang Jin-in immediately understood the brother’s words.
“All right. I will try to lead the atmosphere until tomorrow’s meeting.”
That’s how the Qingsheng faction decided the direction to go.
After the meeting, the three drank their dry mouths with lukewarm tea.
***
and now.
Cheonryongmun.
“Before the discussion, let’s take a moment to listen to the words of a scholar of the Qingsheng sect.”
At the request of Hwang Eui-sik, the ruler of the Cheonryong Gate, the Cheonryong Golden Sword, Wonyang Jin-in, a long-term leader of the Qing Dynasty, stepped forward.
“Nice to meet you. Bindo is the Wonyang Jinjin of the Cheongseongpa. Let’s cut it short and get to the point. There is a saying ‘Asaenghusalta’. ‘First of all, it means to kill the enemy after I live. What the Demonic Cult wants is the younger enemy. He is the son-in-law of the Namgung family and a secular disciple of the Shaman faction. It is also a great horse head with a notorious reputation in Gangho due to the Taesangho method of green forest.”
At this point, Wonyang Jin-in made eye contact with the Munju for a while.
I boldly called it ‘Daemadu’, but I didn’t see the gatekeepers expressing their disapproval.
They know it too.
They knew that if they didn’t sell their rivals to the Demonic Cult, they would die.
“Some might argue, ‘Why are you not fighting the Demonic Cult and causing self-immolation?’ Take a look around. We who have gathered here are all of the Sichuan Murim. We can’t even beat the Black Dragon, the personal guard of the Demonic Cult leader. The number of Demonic Cults exceeds three hundred, from Mystic Law Gugyeongmun, Dokhaengmujumun, and Musamusaengmun, to the Black Dragon Corps and Red Dragon Corps. It’s not just 300… it’s 300 great demons from the previous generation. Even if Hocheon and Nammaeng cling to each other, it is a tremendous force that cannot be matched.”
“…”
The masters of the Sichuan Murim couldn’t even breathe before the power of the Demonic Cult was revealed.
“Now is the time for me to live. Whether it is the Hocheon-maeng or the Nam-maeng, it will be possible to retaliate only when they stand up from a distance.”
“Right!”
“you’re right!”
“Why do we have to die when Hocheonmaeng and Nammaeng only watch!”
The lords of the Sichuan Murim shouted one word at a time.
Encouraged by their response, Wonyang Jinin raised his hand and shouted.
“When someone asks about the cause, answer this! ‘Asaenghusalta’ is the cause! So now I have to keep my distance from Kang Ho’s two rivals!”
“You are right!”
“Cheongseongpa Jangmunin gave a cool talk!”
“Listening to Wonyang Jin-in’s words, it feels like my stomach is opening up!”
Then someone shouted.
“everyone! Let’s not just talk about Sichuan Murim, but let’s unite right now! Didn’t the Nammaeng also fall away because Hocheonmaeng was not trustworthy! Let us, the Sichuan Murim, officially unite at this time! Let’s go through this difficult situation with Wonyang Jinin as the leader!”
Then, as if they had waited, they responded from all over the place.
“I agree! The fate of the Sichuan Murim must be decided by the warriors of the Sichuan Murim!”
“Let’s make Wonyang Jinin the leader!”
“Wonyang Jinin! Please lead the Sichuan Murim!”
Wonyang Jin-in looked at Hwang Eui-sik, the head of the Heavenly Dragon Gate, with puzzled eyes at the turmoil of the gatekeepers.
I was just trying to lighten the mood and get out of it, but I don’t know what’s going on.
Then, Hwang Eui-sik nodded his head with a calm face.
Because he also agrees that ‘the Sichuan Murim should come together separately’.
Wonyang Jin-in, who finished his speech, withdrew with an absurd face.
Hwang Eui-sik, who followed, asked the lords for their opinions on the ‘formation of the Sacheon Murim Alliance’.
Of course, everyone agreed.
On the spot, the ‘Sichuan Murim Alliance’ was formed, and Wonyang Jinin was appointed as the first leader.
As soon as the meeting was over, Hwang Eui-sik approached Jin-in Wonyang.
“Congratulations. No matter what anyone says, they were scattered like grains of sand… It seems that they were greatly moved by Lord Maeng’s speech. Please say something to the followers of the Sichuan Murim.”
“…”
A sigh escaped from Wonyang Jinin’s mouth at that moment.
It might look like an honorable place in the eyes of others, but it wasn’t to him.
‘Ugh! I was going to just lighten up the atmosphere and step back and follow others, but…’
Rather, it got the most attention.
The leader of the Sichuan Murim League was a position where even the Cheongseong faction would be crushed if he did well even if he did well.
***
The Sichuan Murim split from Hocheon.
The formation of the Sacheon Murim League further weakened the status of the Hocheon League and their solidarity.
Gangho was divided into the Sacheon Murim League, which was pro-Magicism, the Hocheon League, which showed no reaction, and the Southern League, which was expected to be anti-Magicism.
In front of the unprecedentedly powerful enemies of the famous religion and the demonic religion, the political faction was divided into quarters.
Numerous knights criticized the Sichuan Murim League and the Cheongseong faction.
“Isn’t it embarrassing to see the ancestors of the faction’s sects collaborating with the Demonic Cult!”
“It would not be cool to unite in front of a strong enemy, but rather to divide the enemy! Withdraw!”
“Everything is the fault of the Qingsong faction. When they were pushed out of the Hocheon League, they formed the Sacheon Murim League and split up. How long will the Qingsheng faction go the wrong way!”
“Wonyang Jinin, wake up! Do you think the Demonic Cult and the famous Cult will go on for thousands of years! How can you raise your face when they disappear!”
The Sichuan Murim Alliance did not waver despite the fierce criticism of the swordsmen.
They countered with Wonyang Jinjin’s speech.
Wonyang Jinin’s ‘Asaenghusalta’ spread all over the world regardless of his mind.
Because of that speech, even those who called Wonyang Jinin ‘Asaengjinin’ made a living.
In the month of August, there was no one in the world who did not know ‘Asaengjinin’.
Depending on the region, it was enough to be understood as ‘Asaeng Jinin’ rather than Wonyang Jinin.
In other words, the Wonyang Jinin and the Qingseong faction faced the outcome they most wanted to avoid.
Instead of giving up their honor, the Sichuan Murim Alliance took care of the reality.
The Demonic Cult didn’t cause any problems in Sichuan like lies. They seemed to regard Sacheon as their base, Cheonsan.
After leaving Mt. Cheongseong, Magyo moved eastward to Dalju.
Anyone can see that their next destination was Hogwangseong.
Ho Kwang-seong, who was looking at the Sacheon Murim across the river as if in a suspense, turned upside down.
Some hoped that the Hocheon Meng would stop it, while others sought the Southern Meng.
However, the Murim Contest of the Hocheonmaeng and the Nammaeng was held on the Chongyang Festival (the ninth day of the ninth lunar month).
Until then, of course, the Munpa in Hogwangseong has to deal with the masters of the Demonic Cult.
The attention of the people of the world was focused on Ho Kwang Fortress.
People wondered if Ho Kwang-seong would join the ranks of ‘Asaenghusalta’ or fight against it.