Return of Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 659

“Keungg, this is Huayin!”

Go Han-wi of Yeongso Sect finally breathed a sigh of relief while looking at a civilian house in the distance.

Had it been a hundred Li further, he would have been lying on the ground by now, screaming that he couldn’t go any further. Fortunately, however, Huayin City, the destination, appeared not too far away.

His legs were shaking from running hard.

The same was true for his Saje. All of them were gasping for breath with half-dead faces.

“No, Master-nim.”

Go Han-wi stood at the forefront and spoke to his master, who stared at Huayin City.

“Did we really have to struggle this much and come this far? It’s just Mount Hua…….”

“Don’t say things you don’t know!”

But even before his words were finished, his master turned his head and scolded him.

“Don’t you know how big this matter is?”

“…….”

The voice of his master, Jang Yong, rang loudly.

“The Sichuan Tang Family, the ruler of Sichuan, and Mount Hua Sect, whose fame is increasing at a terrifying pace, joined hands. In addition, even the Outer Clan supported them.”

“…… But even so, isn’t that still lacking compared to the Ten Great Sect or the Five Great Family?”

“Tsk tsk. You’re so thoughtless!”

“…….”

Jang Yong looked at Go Han-wi with a dissatisfied face.

“This is not something to judge simply by looking at the current forces. Mount Hua, which should be regarded as belonging to the Ten Great Sect, and Sichuan Tang Family, who of Five Great Family, and even Five Outer Clan, which has never joined hands with a sect of Jungwon before!”

“That’s true, but…….”

“Everyone is cautious now, but if they really think something will happen, the sects that were cautious will join Heavenly Comrade Alliance.”

Go Han-wi tilted his head as if he didn’t understand even after hearing the explanation.

“Then we can just join them when the time comes, right?”

“You idiot!”

Go Han-wi was startled by the loud scolding and covered his ears.

“Then we’ll be no different from other sects! Everything can be an opportunity! Joining Heavenly Comrade Alliance is a choice that can be made later, but if we leave our mark in advance, the members of Heavenly Comrade Alliance will remember our Yeongso Sect.”

“…Do we really need to go that far…?”

“Tsk tsk tsk tsk. A disciple who is supposed to become the leader someday…”

Jang Yong clicked his tongue and continued.

“It doesn’t cost money to leave a mark. If you can make a profit by selling your footsteps, it’s a profitable business. So stop complaining and follow me!”

“Yes.”

Jang Yong looked at Go Han-wi who responded gently and started walking again with a dissatisfied expression.

‘This is why the younger generation these days…….’

He couldn’t understand how they could endure the hardships of Kangho with such thoughts.

No one knows what will happen in the world. That’s why you must put your feet in as many places as possible. In particular, places such as Yeongso Sect, which is awkwardly involved between Sichuan and Hebei, had to be more careful.

‘Ten Great Sect won’t openly criticize us for participating in Heavenly Comrade Alliance’s founding ceremony. With their pride.’

Even if it meant enduring some uncomfortable glares, establishing a friendly relationship with Heavenly Comrade Alliance was profitable.

Of course, Heavenly Comrade Alliance will actively try to appease them, but it’s not a big loss for them, so they just have to take off their feet in moderation.

‘The world belongs to those who move earlier!’

The important thing is to seize the opportunity.

They don’t know what Heavenly Comrade Alliance will be like in the future, but now they’ll try to get even one more person! At times like this, it’s important to appeal.

“Come on, hurry! We need to arrive at Mount Hua before the other sect arrives.”

“Yes!”

They soon entered with high spirits.

However, Jang Yong soon faced a reality he had never imagined.

“…….”

“…….”

Entering the entrance of Huayin City, they all opened their mouths without realizing it.

Was there something weird?

There wasn’t.

They heard that Huayin was not a big city, but it had everything it needed and was quite large.

The problem is….

“What is all this?”

The endless crowd filled the not-so-small Huayin.

“…Master-nim?”

“Hu-, huh?”

Jang Yong, who was absent-mindedly looking at Huayin, blinked his big eyes.

‘What’s going on here?’

His eyes naturally turned to the waistbands of the people in the crowd. It was clear that they were martial artists since each person had a flag attached to their waist.

“No, what’s all this…”

“Make way!”

At that moment, the people who ran from behind hit Jang Yong’s shoulder and passed by.

“Argh!”

Jang Yong, who was pushed back a few steps by the sudden shock, glared and shouted angrily.

“Who are these guys! How dare they disrespect our Yeongso Sect…”

“What?”

As they said, the people running forward turned their heads.

At the same time, Jang Yong’s mouth naturally closed.

Jang Yong was someone who had been through his fair share of hardships. He wasn’t a fool to be frightened by his opponent’s fierce impression or sharp eyes. What made him shut his mouth was not the fierce expression but the symbol engraved on the opponent’s chest.

Three swords crossed each other.

‘Three, Three Sword Sect.’

The symbol of the Three Sword Sect, which had a reputation akin to the grim reaper in Guangdong, was unmistakable.

‘Why, why are those people all the way here…’

However, there was no time to think about it for long. He quickly straightened his body and spoke.

“We- Were you heroes of Three Sword Sect. I’m sorry I didn’t recognize you…….”

“Tsk.”

Then the man with the fierce impression, who had first bumped him, said with a glare.

“Consider yourself lucky. If this wasn’t Huayin, you would have been in trouble.”

“…….”

“Such a mediocre person…”

“Sahyung, we don’t have time for this! We need to arrive at Mount Hua quickly.”

“Damn it! What’s with all these people coming here? Ugh! If we’re late, we’ll be punished by Sect Leader. Hurry up, everyone!”

“Yes!”

Jang Yong swallowed his dry saliva at the sight of the Three Sword Sect’s disciples rushing back.

‘No, all the way from distant Guangdong…’

The surprises didn’t end there.

In front of them, a group of people dressed in yellow robes were swarming.

“It’s Johyun Sect!”

“It’s Johyun Sect from Guizhou! My goodness, they’re here too!”

Jang Yong’s eyes grew even wider.

‘Johyun Sect?’

Was it that Johyun Sect, known for rarely venturing outside of Guizhou?

“Hyunmo Bangdo is here too!”

“Is- Is that Hangsan Sect? No way, Hangsan Sect came too…!”

Startled, Jang Yong turned his head in a hurry.

As expected, the swordsmen wearing dazzling white uniforms entered Huayin with dignified steps.

‘My, my gosh, it’s really Hangsan Sect.’

Yeongso Sect could boast of being a relatively strong place among the small and medium-sized sects. However, the sects whose names were now mentioned were not places that could be compared to Yeongso Sect.

Although they could not compete with the prestigious sects like the Ten Great Sect or the Five Great Family, the names of the sects that boasted of being the local leaders were being heard everywhere like the names of neighborhood children.

‘Wa- Was Heavenly Comrade Alliance this much of a storm?’

Even he, who had blamed Go Han-wi’s foolishness, had not fully grasped the situation.

Heavenly Comrade Alliance’s influence had already far exceeded what he had thought. Even though they had not even an established sect yet.

‘They’re all going up Mt. Hua?’

What on earth was happening here?

Martial artists gathered like ants and swarmed toward the entrance of Mount Hua. Naturally, problems arose here and there.

“You don’t look like you’re in a rush, why don’t you give way?”

“What did you say? Do you want to try me?”

“Hahaha. You seem to be bluffing too much because it’s the front yard of Mount Hua. If this wasn’t Huayin, would you dare say such a thing to me?”

“This punk?”

Not only those who raised their voices, demanding each other to give way.

“Didn’t I say not to push!”

“What do you want me to do if others push from behind?”

“You martial artist can’t stand this much? What did you come here for with such skills?”

“Oh? Do you want to check how good my skills are? Instead of just blabbering with your mouth, why don’t we have a match?”

“Who said I couldn’t?”

Some even growled as if they would draw their swords at any moment.

Everyone was busy trying to climb to the top of the mountain, but as the number of people who could climb at once was limited due to the narrow path, everyone seemed impatient.

‘Is- Isn’t this really going to cause a big accident?’

Jang Yong squeezed his fingertips, which had become cold due to the momentary tension.

It was then.

“Peng Family!”

“Peng Family is here! Hebei Peng Family!”

The heads of the people gathered at the entrance turned to the back.

“Huh?”

Jang Yong’s face, which was sitting on the side of the entrance, turned beet red. It’s because he happened to be in the direction the crowd turned their gaze, and it became like everyone was looking at him.

However, instead of retreating to a corner, he turned around.

“Oh…….”

Several martial artists were approaching through the gap between Yeongso Sect disciples who had stepped aside.

The intense red uniform, the five tigers engraved on the chest.

On top of that, there is a huge dao where anyone can’t help but attract everyone’s gaze.

‘Hebei Peng Family.’

Even the Hebei Peng Family, the ruler of Hebei and a member of the Five Great Family, appeared in this Huayin.

Their number was only five, but their presence was enough to overwhelm everyone gathered here.

“Hmm.”

The tall middle-aged man at the forefront of the group glanced at the martial artists gathered in Huayin and burst into a carefree laugh.

“Hahaha. So many have come.”

“It seems we are a bit late.”

“Hmm. That’s a problem. Before the ceremony begins, we’ll have to climb up to Mount Hua to see Sect Leader and Gaju.”

The Peng Family group, who looked around once again, walked forward without hesitation.

Upon reaching the end of the gathered crowd, the man smiled broadly and opened his mouth.

“If it’s not rude, would it be alright for us to climb the mountain first?”

The person in the very back looked at the Peng Family with a puzzled face, startled, and stepped aside.

“Go, go ahead.”

“Thank you.”

As if it were a signal, those gathered so narrowly that their shoulders met each other, stepping back from side to side and paved the way for the Peng Family.

Even though they were all eager to go ahead as soon as possible, not hesitating to push and shove, they all became docile like sheep in front of the name Hebei Peng Family.

It was a scene that vividly showed why martial artists risked their lives for a bit of fame and sought to become stronger by any means.

Walking leisurely along the path opened up by the crowd, one of them spoke.

“The other Five Great Family haven’t arrived yet, have they?”

“Well, I don’t know if they’ve arrived yet, but they will all come eventually. They can’t miss seeing this with their own eyes.”

“That’s true. It’s going to be an interesting sect ceremony. We should hurry and greet the Sect Leader of Mount Hua. Let’s go!”

“Yes!”

In an instant, everyone gathered in Huayin swallowed dry saliva as they watched the Hebei Peng Family increase their speed in an instant.

‘The Five Great Family are all coming?’

‘Doesn’t that mean the Ten Great Sect are coming too?’

‘This, maybe something bigger than we thought might happen.’

‘Hebei Peng Family is going to pay respects to the Sect Leader of Mount Hua. When did Mount Hua become such an influential sect?’

Various thoughts crossed their minds, but the conclusion was the same.

‘We have to climb the mountain quickly!’

‘I must see this with my own eyes.’

The atmosphere heated up immensely. They all launched themselves toward the steep and high climbing path of Mt. Hua.

With a mix of curiosity, desire, and anticipation.