Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 389
‘Damn it.’
Yang Pyo’s expression was distorted.
The situation was not ideal.
‘If only I’d noticed a little bit more, a little bit sooner!’
There would have been more time to prepare if the information had arrived sooner. But this time, the information is obviously late. They can’t buy time to prepare because they only discovered it when the enemy arrived in Shaanxi.
But it was difficult to blame Beggar Union for everything.
Even though Beggar Union has beggars worldwide, they can’t keep track of everyone.
Who would have expected Myriad Man House to send three armies to Mount Hua in the first place?
‘Myriad Man House is clearly fighting a territory battle with Nokrim. In the meantime, how can they afford to draw this much power?’
“No! No!”
Yang Pyo shook his head.
This is not the time to think about that. The important thing is this place right now.
The situation is hopeless.
With the three armed forces of Myriad Man House, most small and medium-sized sects can be swept away in less than half a day.
And now the power of Mount Hua is clearly below the small and medium-sized threshold.
Mount Hua is absolutely lacking in the number of senior masters. Those who made a name for themselves at Mount Hua have yet to return from Xian.
The rest of them at Mount Hua now, to be honest, is not a big power.
‘As expected, it’s too much.’
No matter how hard he thought about it, dealing with the people here alone was impossible. Isn’t the word ‘a mantis blocking the wheel of a cart’ (당랑거철) used at times like this? (refers to rebelling against a powerful enemy without even knowing what it is.)
But what he really doesn’t understand is…….
Yang Pyo’s eyes turned to the training field.
All the remaining disciples on Mount Hua were lined up. Standing like a solid rock, Yang Pyo couldn’t understand them at all.
‘Doesn’t they know?’
How strong the opponent is.
What a hopeless situation they are in right now.
‘No, there’s no way they don’t know.’
Strangely, however, there was no hesitation in the eyes of Mount Hua’s disciples.
Everyone is just strengthening their will with a determined face.
Of course he felt it.
A slight feat.
The tip of their lips trembled lightly, and they repeatedly held and unheld the sword as if anxious.
But Yang Pyo was well aware.
Being brave doesn’t mean not being afraid.
Real courage is not to feel fear, but not to retreat from fear.
In that sense, Mount Hua’s disciples are now showing what true courage is.
“Are you all here?”
“Yes, Sect Leader!”
The answer rang loudly.
Hyun Jong, who came to the front of the disciples, looked at everyone with sinking eyes. Next to Hyun Jong, Hyun Sang grabbed the Plum Sword tightly and was guarding him.
“I’m sure you’ve heard the news.”
Unlike his firm face, Hyun Jong’s voice was very calm.
“The evil enemies of Myriad Man House are now climbing Mount Hua. Their purpose is clear, perhaps we should fight the fate of Mount Hua today.”
The eyes of the disciples were tense.
Hearing it through Sect Leader’s mouth clearly felt different even if they already knew.
A great tension swept through the space, making his fingertips tingle.
Hyun Jong looked at everyone’s faces.
Each of them was trying to show a persistent appearance, but he could clearly feel the anxiety that could not be hidden.
“Are you scared?”
“No!”
Hyun shook his head at the sudden reply.
“I’m scared.”
“…….”
Everyone looked at him with a slightly puzzled looks.
“I’m scared. I’m afraid I’ll lose my life today. I’m afraid I’ll see you get hurt. For fear that Mount Hua has its fate ended by today. But more than anything, I’m most afraid of…….”
Hyun Jong closed his lips tightly for a moment.
And he opened his mouth slowly after looking at each one of them as if he were carving everyone’s face.
“I’m looking with my eyes when this place left empty, where you died and I survived.”
There was a silent silence.
“I… I’m so scared that something like that might happen.”
“…….”
The disciples could tell.
It wasn’t like a word made up to boost morale. It was Hyun Jong’s real intention.
“My disciples of Mount Hua.”
“Yes, Sect Leader.”
“If someone has to die, I’ll be the first to die.”
Hyun Jong grabbed the sword around his waist.
“As the Sect Leader of Mount Hua, I dare not allow you to die before me. If someone had to bleed, I would spill it first, and if someone had to risk their life, I would be the first to do so!”
The echo of the voice grew louder.
The calm voice grew louder and began to ring on Mount Hua.
“But before that!”
Chaeng!
Hyun Jong’s sword was pulled out.
The sword shone white in the sun.
“For those who dare to trample on Mount Hua, I will teach them what Mount Hua is like. No one will ever bring down Mount Hua again! Mount Hua’s plum blossoms will never be lost again! I’ll let them know!”
Everyone clenched their teeth and tightened their jaws.
His crude but sincere voice gave strength to Mount Hua’s disciples.
“Draw your sword!”
Along with the sharp sound of metal, all the disciples pulled out their swords in unison.
“Believe in me. Believe in what you have done. I will make those who dare to look down on Mount Hua pay the price!”
“Yes! Sect Leader!”
A roar of thunder rang out.
Everyone here was thinking that one day this would come. Increasing one’s own reputation is no different from making enemies.
It was just a little earlier than expected.
“Un Am!”
“Yes, Sect Leader!”
“Lead the first-class disciples.”
“Yes!”
“Un Gum!”
“Yes, Sect Leader!”
“Second and third-class disciples!”
“Leave it to me!”
Hyun Jong nodded quietly.
The enemy is now climbing Mount Hua through three paths.
It is not that there was no opinion to intercept by using the terrain’s advantages. But, dividing the insufficient power into three again is nothing more than suicide.
Besides…
‘I believe.’
When everyone gets together, Mount Hua can exert greater power than they do.
“Get ready for the enemy!”
“Yes, Sect Leader!”
Hyun Jong, who was lightly flattered, looked at the gate with serene eyes. Soon there will be evil enemies of Myriad Man House.
“Did you say you are a messenger (소취걸)?”
Hyun Jong turned his head and asked Yang Pyo, who was watching the situation from the side.
“Yes, Sect Leader. I’m a messenger, Yang Pyo.”
“When do you think the others, which departed for Xian, will arrive?”
“They should’ve already reached near here.”
“I see. What about the support from other sects?”
“…I’ve requested…….”
The messenger’s face hardened slightly.
“It’s hard to find a sect close to Southern Edge Sect because they’re entering Bongmun. I’ve asked for support from the Nakyang branch, but…….”
Hyun Jong nodded silently.
In order to deal with Myriad Man House, at least one of the Ten Great Sects or the Great Five Family must step up.
However, since the closest Southern Edge Sect has entered Bongmun, the only ones who can come to support are at most Wudang in Hubei or Shaolin in Hanam.
Even if they left right now, the situation was sure to be over by the time they arrived.
In other words.
‘There’s no support.’
Hyun Jong closed his eyes slightly.
Pressing down his faltering mind, he turned his head quietly and looked to the west.
‘Chung Myung-ah.’
Anxiety and worry were oozing from his side face, biting his lip.
He is truly afraid that not everyone here will die because Hyun Young and Chung Myung’s group are late.
What’s truly frightening is that they all die and the group arrives at the burning Mount Hua.
‘Not just that.’
In particular, Chung Myung is a tough kid. And a child who cares about Mount Hua more than anyone else in the world.
No one dares to guess what will happen when the child looks at the collapsed Mount Hua with his own two eyes.
“Don’t worry, Chung Myung-ah.”
‘I’ll protect these children for sure.’
‘To the best of my life.’
* * *
“Isn’t the speed slowing down?”
“…….”
Sweat-soaked Baek Chun glanced back at Chung Myung.
“What?”
“…….”
When he saw Chung Myung lying on the cart and crossing his legs, his stomach turned upside down, and anger soared.
But what can he do? There was nothing but a wooden sword hanging from his waist.
“Does the Swordsman break his sword?”
“Uh…….”
“Ugh, if that sword had been broken a little earlier, would you have eaten the whole thing?”
In the end, Baek Chun stared straight ahead again with empty eyes.
‘Evil bastard.’
No matter how hard he thinks about it, the ball is bigger than the fruit, but how can he be so thoroughly engrossed in one mistake in the size of a rat’s tail!
‘What is the real ghost doing?’
He hopes a real ghost will show up and catch him instead of a Yuryong (Ghost) Sect.
It was the moment when Baek Chun sighed and tried to speed up again.
“Huh?”
Baek Chun, who felt a strange feeling for a moment, raised his head.
“What?”
“Why?”
“No, there.”
Baek Chun stopped walking. Jo-Gol didn’t understand what it was, but lowered his speed to match the rhythm.
“What’s coming over there?”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung narrowed his eyes slightly. He could see something small approaching from far away. What seemed like a small dot at first grew bigger and bigger as it approached in an instant.
“Isn’t that a beggar?”
“Hong Dae-gwang, Buntaju?”
“I think that’s right.”
Chung Myung smirked as he saw Hong Dae-gang running at a tremendous speed.
“What else did he miss? Anyway, he’s the busiest person. huh.”
There was a lot of dust next to Hong Dae-gwang, who was running at an incredible speed.
Chung Myung, who was about to say something gruntingly, saw his serious face and closed his mouth.
“… What’s wrong?”
“Mount Hua Divine Dragon!”
Hong Dae-gwang who finally arrived flew himself down and got down in front of Chung Myung.
“Something has happened, Mount Hua Divine Dragon!”
“Why, again? Is something wrong?”
“Myriad Man House! Myriad Man House is rushing to Mount Hua right now!”
Bam!
As he thought he had heard something loud, Chung Myung, who was on top of the cart, appeared right in front of Hong Dae-gwang and grabbed his shoulders.
“…what?”
“My- Myriad Man House! Right now, three armed forces from Myriad Man House are heading to Mount Hua. Probably had arrived there and climbed the mountain by now!”
Chung Myung’s waist suddenly turned sharply. And without a single hesitation, he tried to kick off the ground.
“No! Chung Myung!”
Kwaak!
But Baek Chun, who saw the sign and ran to him, grabbed his arm.
“Let go!”
“It’s not something you can do even if you go alone! Let’s go together!”
“This…….”
Energy blazed in Chung Myung’s eyes.
“I’m not in a situation to take the slow ones!”
“I’ll follow you even if I die. I’ll crawl along! Take us with you!”
“…….”
Chung Myung bit his lips at Baek Chun’s firm cry.
And it was Hyun Young who sorted out the situation.
“Chung Myung-ah! Take the children with you.”
“…….”
“No matter how strong you are, one hand cannot handle ten hands. If you try to handle all of it, you’ll have dizzy hands and feet.”
Chung Myung, who had been contemplating for a while with his face firm, finally nodded. Now is not the time to waste time on this.
“Sasuk!”
“Yes!”
“Sago!”
“I’m ready.”
“Sahyung!”
“Yes.”
“I’m coming!”
Baek Chun, Yoo Iseol, Yoon Jong, and Jo-Gol ran as if they were natural and stood in front of Chung Myung.
And.
“This monk will also follow.”
Hye Yeon, who came down from the cart, took Banzhang’s stance while watching Chung Myung.
“If I don’t know, so be it, but I can’t let go now that I am aware of it. Take this monk with you.”
“You could die.”
“It’s a matter of life and death (생사여일(生死如一)).”
Chung Myung nodded.
“Elder!”
“Yes, I will lead the disciples and arrive as soon as possible.”
“Yes!”
It was the moment when Chung Myung, who had finished checking, was about to run out with his teeth clenched without saying a word.
“Chu- Chung Myung!”
“…….”
Someone’s voice stopped Chung Myung. He would have ignored it, but the evident earnestness in his voice stopped Chung Myung.
Baek Sang.
He was looking at Chung Myung and the group with a helpless look.
“Chu- Chung Myung. I beg of you… Sasuk and Sahyung. Please…”
“Don’t worry.”
Chung Myung smiled softly.
“Who am I? I’ll sweep them away first, so come quickly.”
“…Yes.”
“Let’s go!”
Chung Myung ran forward. At the same time, Baek Chun’s group and Hye Yeon began to follow him.
“Come with me, Mount Hua Divine Dragon!”
Hong Dae-gwang also caught up with Chung Myung without proper rest due to the situation.
Hyun Young bit his lips as he saw the disciples disappear instantly.
‘Sect Leader, please!’
He hurriedly shouted after seeing Mount Hua in the distance with a desperate heart.
“Let’s hurry! Come on!”
“Yes!”
In the eyes of Hyun Young, who abandoned the cart and started running with all his might, the inevitable worries began to grow vivid.