Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 366
“…….”
Chung Myung stared blankly at the practice field.
Mount Hua’s disciples murmured despondently behind him.
“… it’s definitely over.”
“Yes, I’m sure it’s over.”
All of them were voices with no strength at all.
“The problem is that we’re the ones who done for.”
“…….”
A gust of wind blew from somewhere.
The sand wind blew through the hardened training field made of high-quality stone.
The training field, which had been crowded with disciples only three days before, was so clean that it was difficult to find an ant.
Chung Myung blinked as he noticed the strange sight.
‘Uh…’
‘Doesn’t it look ruined?’
“…not even flies can fly anymore.”
Hyun Young’s empty words made Chung Myung flinch.
“Hahaha. No matter what. I didn’t expect this in just three days.”
Wei Lishan’s voice, while pretending to be unconcerned, was slightly anxious.
“Indeed, is this how it goes when it comes to a foreign land?”
“… by the way.”
Baek Chun glanced at Chung Myung and said.
“It’s not a big deal even if you can’t break that head either.”
Baek Chun whistled and turned away as the flinched Chung Myung turned his head.
“…Yes.”
But he didn’t have the energy to be upset. With a groan, Chung Myung trembled.
The subsidiary sect of Southern Edge Sect responded quickly and boldly.
It would never have come to this if they had properly justified their reasons or focused on keeping Mount Hua under control. However, rather than seeking justification, they sought practical benefits.
“This is how scary it is when people throw away their faces.”
“But that’s true. To think they’d do things that only evil sects will do….”
“…it was certainly a little too much.”
“Amitabha.”
Hye Yeon only chanted.
‘The world is a really scary place.’
Over the past few days, he has seen what Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect is doing in Xian with his eyes.
‘If they say to don’t choose any means, they’re probably referring to this.’
Although Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect is spread throughout Xian, how can there be people who aren’t related to those power in this wide Xian?
Some of those who entered Huayin Sect Gate were unrelated to Southern Edge Sect or their subsidiary sect.
But with sword-wielding men blinding their eyes and creating an atmosphere of terror, how can ordinary civilians have the guts to ignore those wretched blades?
Where there is a relationship, they threaten through relationships, and where interests are intertwined, they threaten through interests. And where there’s no relationship, they wander around and make people nervous.
In a situation like this, even if there are complaints, there is no choice but to avoid the pouring rain right away.
Chung Myung grinded his teeth.
“No, no matter what, how can a sect belonging to the Righteous faction come out so rude?”
He understood that they were threatening someone they knew.
But isn’t it too much to draw a sword and wander around the streets in broad daylight?
At least, if one were aware that they were a noble sect, they could never do it and should not do it.
At that time, Wei Lishan sighed deeply and opened his mouth.
“Elders, shouldn’t we rather talk to Government…….”
“That’s not going to work.”
Hyun Young shook his head firmly. Wei Lishan, who had brought it up, nodded slightly disappointed.
“As expected, Murim’s work stays within Murim…….”
“It’s not like that, unless Nam Jamyong is a fool, there’s no way he wouldn’t have discussed this with Government in advance. He must have already fed them enough money.”
“Oh…….”
Hyun Young frowned.
“Also, I heard that the Lord in Xian is deeply related to Southern Edge Sect. There’s no way he’ll take our side.”
“Yes.”
Wei Lishan sighed as if he was in a tight spot.
“Then what should we do…….”
“That’s…….”
Hyun Young blurted out the end of his words as if he had no idea how to deal with the situation.
Then he finally sighed deeply.
‘Things got messed up.’
Originally, Southern Edge Sect would have tried to punish West Moon Sect and other subsidiary sects by now. However, isn’t Southern Edge Sect in the state of Bongmun right now?
“They’re brandishing their sword, so why don’t we stand up to them with our sword, too?”
“…… It’s not that simple.”
Hyun Young frowned.
“In this situation, if Mount Hua hits Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect, we can’t avoid the accusation that the next-door sect persecuted the subsidiary sect and took advantage of them.”
“But isn’t Kangho always like that? Cover one’s eyes and other’s cry.”
“……that cry is the problem.”
Even if the work results in the same outcome in the end, the evaluation will differ depending on the cause and the process you go through.
As long as Mount Hua belongs to the Righteous sect and discusses justice, one cannot help but care about external reputation.
“Ugh.”
Chung Myung, who was listening to that, sighed deeply.
‘This is more troublesome than I thought.’
If it had been easy to solve just by staging a demonstration of force, Chung Myung wouldn’t have thought of the future. Because there is no need to use the brain to solve things that can be solved with fists right now.
However, this is not a problem that can be solved without effort.
What really mattered now was not the Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect for persecuting the people with iron plates on their faces. The bigger problem is the perceptions that Southern Edge Sect and its subsidiary sect have accumulated in Xian.
‘I thought it was too easy.’
Changing their position, would Huayin’s people fall for Southern Edge Sect just because Southern Edge Sect is coming into Huayin City and showing better performance than Mount Hua?
No, it doesn’t happen easily.
“Anyway, Xian and Southern Edge Sect are one family.”
“……Huh? What does that mean?”
When Yoon Jong tilted his head, Chung Myung said as if he was annoyed.
“When this happens, shouldn’t some of Xian people come here and ask for help?”
“… that’s true.”
“But the fact that no one is coming here means that Mount Hua and Huayin Sect are still outsiders from their perspective.”
“Even when they’re treated badly like that?”
“What can we do? They think so.”
Chung Myung’s face got darker.
‘This perception doesn’t break easily.’
The people of Huayin City did not abandon Mount Hua, even though it had fallen and failed to function for the past hundred years.
This subtle part cannot be broken by strength or fame alone.
‘I have to flip this completely.’
This alone can’t be helped by Chung Myung’s power…..
“No! Are they crazy? How dare they raise killing intent here? Do you want to get beaten up like a dog?”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung’s worries were abruptly cut off by the loud noise coming from somewhere.
He turned his head and looked towards the entrance.
Hong Dae-gwang, who appeared out of nowhere, was shouting and pointing fingers at the martial artist who blocked his front.
“… What’s that?”
When the martial artist ran away, Hong Dae-gwang walked into Huayin Sect while huffing.
Chung Myung asked with a face that didn’t know what had happened.
“What’s going on, Beggar Ahjussi?”
Hong Dae-gwang beats his chest as if it’s absurd.
“No, they suddenly pass by and cursed me! Heh. The world is so harsh. It’s a world that is cursed to a passing beggar.”
Chung Myung clicked his tongue as if he was amazed.
“Doesn’t he ever get tired?”
There were probably people who secretly warned those who approached Huayin Sect, pretending to be passersby. However, they did not recognize Hong Dae-gwang and cursed him instead.
No matter how hard it was, he thought there were too few people coming, but it turned out they were even doing that.
“Who are they?”
“It’s Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect.”
“Tsk tsk tsk. I heard that things are going bizarrely, but they use all sorts of tricks. I heard Nam Jamyong isn’t such a dirty person.”
Hong Dae-gwang glanced outside him as if he didn’t like him at all.
“But what brings you here?”
“Ah!”
Hong Dae-gwang turned his head and looked at Chung Myung.
“Southern Edge Sect entered Bongmun.”
“…Wow, that’s wonderful and amazing news.”
“No, it’s different Bongmun, because now they officially declared it.”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung tilted his head in surprise.
“Really?”
“That’s right. As of yesterday, it is said that they sent a message declaring Bongmun to the prestigious sect of the world. Southern Edge Sect now completely prohibits foreign activities for the next year. This is a declaration made by their Sect Leader, so Southern Edge Sect themselves cannot break the declaration for one year ahead. Hehe. Now Southern Edge Sect can’t get out of the gate even if lightning strikes Xian.”
“Whoa?”
Chung Myung tilts his head slightly as if it were a surprise.
And Hong Dae-gwang brightened at his reaction.
“You! Do you know what it means that Southern Edge Sect is entering Bongmun?”
“Huh?”
Hong Dae-gwang narrowed his eyes.
“So far, no one has ever reacted as calmly as you, for someone who has heard this directly from my mouth! Why don’t you tell me why?”
“…Who else heard that besides me?”
“You’re the first!”
“Don’t you dare.”
When Chung Myung pretended to raise one hand, Hong Dae-gwang hurriedly covered his face with both hands and stepped back.
“I’m against violence!”
“… That’s enough. So you came all the way here to talk about it?”
“I just stopped by. But you don’t like it much even after hearing that Southern Edge Sect officially enter Bongmun? I thought you’d be very happy.”
“Well, the situation is very complicated right now….”
Chung Myung smacked his lips.
Rather, the work could have been easier if Southern Edge Sect had opened their gate and come down to Xian.
However, now that Southern Edge Sect has officially declared Bongmun, Xian’s affairs must be settled solely between Huayin Sect and Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect.
‘Should I laugh or should I cry?’
Chung Myung couldn’t stop sighing his mouth. Seeing him sighing so hard, Hong Dae-gwang tilted his head.
“Is there a problem?”
“That’s…….”
Chung Myung, who was about to speak, sighed again. Then Hong Dae-gwang tapped his chest.
“Haha. I can’t believe you’re worried about this old man in front of you! Don’t worry and talk to me. This friend, the so-called the great Jaegal of Beggar Union, will give you a special gift.”
“…there was a rumor that you were called the rice waste of Beggar Union.”
“All beggar is a rice waste, nothing unusual.”
“Oh, that’s true.”
Chung Myung closed his mouth as he saw Hong Dae-wang nod his head proudly with a bright face.
‘Still, you never know.’
Hong Dae-gwang is one of those who are mentioned as the future Leader of the Beggar Union and deals with a lot of information in the world. He may show a different perspective from Chung Myung.
“So, what happened is…….”
Chung Myung began to explain the situation. But when Hong Dae-gwang heard the whole situation, he suddenly laughed back.
“Hoho, that’s nothing!”
“Oh?”
Chung Myung’s eyes sparkled.
“Do you have a solution?”
“Who do you think this old man is? Of course, I do!”
“What is it? If you solve this problem well, I’ll make sure you don’t worry about food for a while.”
“Haha, it’s not that hard. The solution is very simple. Hey, Mount Hua Divine Dragon.”
“What?”
Hong Dae-gwang grinned.
“Let’s pack up and go to Nakyang instead of doing useless things. Give up Xian and open up a bigger branch!”
“…is that the solution?”
“What do you say? It’s the most certain……”
“Hey!”
Chung Myung kicked Hong Dae-gwang’s butt. At the same time, he screamed and fell to the ground.
‘Aigoo,’ cried Chung Myung, staring at him.
“I’m already so frustrated!”
“You should have done a good job if you were going to die of frustration! If you just greeted Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect from the beginning and pushed your hips in a low position, they wouldn’t have been able to do anything about Huayin Sect. What nerve do you have to live in a place dominated by Southern Edge Sect?
“Ugh.”
Hong Dae-gwang, who got up rubbing his butt, clicked his tongue.
“As long as Southern Edge Sect sealed their gate, the subsidiary sect will rise close and resist Mount Hua. Unless you press them with force, they’ll never back down. But if you press them down with force, Mount Hua will pour cold water on its rising reputation. As a result, there’s nothing to gain.”
“Who cares about fame?”
“If there is, it’s useless, but if it doesn’t, it’s a shame that it’s not. And even more so if it’s a place that claims to be a prestigious sect.”
“Ugh.”
Hong Dae-gwang shook his head.
“Come on, there’s no way things have gone this way. Unless all Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect members are ruined at once.”
“You know very well.”
“Huh?”
At the sudden sound of another voice, everyone turned their heads toward the entrance.
“Haaa…….”
Chung Myung sighed again.
At the entrance of Huayin Sect, the Sect Leader of Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect proudly walked in, and led Nam Jamyong.
“No, these yangbans think this is their home turf. It’s….”
Chung Myung, who was about to scream, suddenly closed his mouth.
Nam Jamyong, who came inside, threw the bag in his hand and threw it in front of him.
Clank!
Chung Myung’s eyes were wide open at the sound of something heavy.
‘Money?’
Isn’t it Chung Myung who hears the sound of a hundred coins falling? There was no way he could have misunderstood the sound of a bag of money falling like that.
But money all of a sudden?
When Chung Myung looked at him puzzled, Nam Jamyong rolled up the corners of his mouth and opened his mouth.
“If you’ve endured enough, take the money and get out of Xian. We’ll buy you this Hall. I don’t think it’s bad for Mount Hua either.”
“Ugh.”
Chung Myung grabbed the back of his head and began to fall back.
“Chu- Chung Myung-ah!”
“Wake up, Chung Myung!”
“My neck……. keuk.”
Hye Yeon realized that the word “Karma” still exists worldwide.
‘Amitabha.’