Episode 915 There is no such thing as a fight. (5)
Shaolin.
The court quietly looked at the people sitting in front of him.
Jaogae (慈烏丐) and Neungsam (能三) attended the event as Minister of the Ark of Openness. Fumasanin (伏魔山人) Zhongli-hyung (宗利形), a long-time scholar of the communal faction. And Seomjeon Kweedo (閃電快刀) Peng Ye (彭曄), the head of the Hebei Peng family.
These are all prominent names.
However, considering the fact that the head of Daesolim personally announced his intention to invite, the number of three people is very shabby. No matter how powerful each one of them is.
Even if we include Kunlun, who has not arrived yet due to the distance, there are only four, and even if we include the Zhuge family whose intentions are completely unknown, there are only five.
If Shaolin’s name had stood tall as the North Star of the world, at least ten or more long letters would have gathered here.
Although they were heartbroken and upset, the court did not reveal their true feelings in front of them.
To avoid appearing weak?
No, it’s not.
This was because his true feelings were revealed to the eyes of those gathered here without him having to reveal them.
“Is there no one else coming?”
At that time, Jaogae Neungsam quietly asked me without even noticing. The court responded with a smile on its face.
“The master of Kunlun is coming. “Jegalse also said he would come soon.”
“Jege Se to Kunlun… So the rest won’t come?”
“I haven’t received a confirmation yet.”
Giving a short answer, the court glanced at Neungsam.
It is open like no other. There is no way that the people who will fill this place with that information do not know that this is all they have. Nevertheless, they are scratching the inside of the court by mentioning that fact.
“I came here because the manager said we needed to discuss it, but… can we discuss it on our own?”
The court smiled as gently as possible.
“Those who are involved in the discussion will accept the decision made here, so it will not be a big problem.”
“It would be nice if that happened, but… how should I tell this to our room manager?”
Instead of answering, the court quietly rolled the prayer beads in its hand. It was one of his habits that came out when things were complicated.
He was more frustrated than angry now.
How many years ago was it when a grand world martial arts competition was held in Shaolin? At that time, no one doubted that Shaolin was the North Star of the world.
At that time, not only the nine factions and the five major generations, but also the leaders of influential sects from all over the world visited Shaolin and wanted to have fellowship with him. But the situation has changed so much in just a few years.
“Those who didn’t come, that’s okay. There’s no use looking for those who don’t exist! “The more people there are, the more talk there will be.”
Pengyeop said in a cold voice.
The court looked at him with new eyes. It’s a bad habit to judge people by their appearance, but every time I saw Peng Ye, he didn’t look like someone from the Hebei Peng family.
People who use the surname Paeng are famous for their large physique. Because his naturally large physique was an advantage in using Tao, the Hebei Paeng family was able to become a renowned Taoist family.
However, Pengyeop’s body was not only large, but actually slightly smaller than that of the court.
Maybe that’s why I felt sharpness rather than aggression from Pengyeop. Like a swordsman who has reached his peak.
“More than that.”
Pengyeop asked, staring at the court with sharp eyes.
“What are you going to do, manager? “You don’t plan on leaving them like this, do you?”
However, I was asked straight to the point whether I had inherited Paengga’s unique impatient nature.
“We gathered here to discuss that…”
“If we delay, it will be too late. Even at this very moment, scammers may be flocking to your oral cavity. “If we give it time, the situation will become more difficult.”
But the content was unmistakable. Because the court thought so too.
However, it seemed that someone had different thoughts.
“It’s not something you need to think about too urgently.”
Jong Li-hyeong, the joint master of the Fumasan, spoke quietly.
“The enemy is Sapae-ryeon. “These are not people you can ever ignore.”
“I know that, but…”
“What concerns me more than anything is that there is no guarantee that other Old Gate factions will provide support in a timely manner. “If the call spreads, everyone will have no choice but to participate in the war, but the damage may increase before proper military power is established.”
“But that doesn’t mean we can leave it alone.”
“It may end up touching a powder keg for no reason. At best, aren’t we staying at the mouth of the Yangtze River?”
Pengyeop hears that and answers coldly.
“The mouth of the Yangtze River, Jang Mun-in. That place is Gangbuk.”
“Is there a law that says Sapaeryun cannot set foot in Gangbuk?”
“What is that…”
Zhong Lihyung shook his head with a cold face.
“Because of the Gangnam non-aggression treaty, there was a feeling that our territory was divided with the Sapae-ryeon, but we originally did not stop Sapa from blocking Gangbuk land. But what is the reason for stumbling upon this fact again?”
Jaogae Neungsam, who was quietly listening, chuckled.
“What Jang Moon-in said is correct, but the problem is that people in the world do not think that way.”
“The people of the world…”
“But that doesn’t mean we can’t go over to Gangnam, but those Safa bastards can’t declare that it’s okay to set foot in Gangbuk, right?”
“hmm. “That’s…”
This time, Zhongli-hyung couldn’t really refute it either.
“It is a justification, but the problem is real. “Bangjang.”
Neungsam’s gaze turned to the court this time.
“You have to be honest. “I risked the lives of 100,000 people to come here.”
“…That’s right.”
“If we take the lead, will the other nine factions or the five generations really come to support us in time?”
The court could not easily answer. This is because it is embarrassing to tell the truth and it is impossible to spout lies from the mouth of a Buddhist.
“I knew it.”
Neungsam briefly clicked his tongue. It wasn’t something he would do in front of the head of Shaolin, but no one would risk that fact now.
“Then let me ask you another question.”
“What is?”
“Is Shaolin really willing to take the brunt of this?”
“…What if you say the front?”
“This means that even if other factions do not support you, are you willing to lead the factions here and fight against the Sapaeryan at the forefront?”
“Of course…”
The court’s words trailed off. The tongue does not move like the mind.
This is because the moment these words are uttered, there is no way to take them back.
Vanguard.
It is only now that I realize once again how profound the weight of those meaningless words that I used so casually has.
Zhao Kai, who was looking at him, clicked his tongue inwardly.
‘That’s bad.’
It doesn’t mean there isn’t a way yet. If that Shaolin fights fiercely with the Sapaeryeon in front of everyone else, the other factions that were watching will have no choice but to move.
They may be afraid of criticism from all the people in the world, and if Shaolin wins the battle against the Saphaelyeon while preserving its strength, there will no longer be a way to stop Shaolin’s dominance.
But the court could not bear to draw its sword.
‘What are you so afraid of?’
If I had seen him at the world martial arts competition, I would have nodded and said it was natural. But now the court stopped nodding. It means that something is on your mind.
‘Leading means not pointing fingers at the back, but standing in front and running first.’
If Shaolin had forgotten that fact, he had no other choice.
“Then I think it’s concluded.”
Zhao Kai shrugs his shoulders.
“Just hand over the Yangtze River and keep it in check to prevent it from rising further.”
“Jiaogae. “That cannot happen.”
Pengyeop immediately refuted. But Zhao Kai just stubbornly shook his head.
“Matriarch. I am an elder of openness. “It means it is not an ark of openness.”
“…I didn’t mean to ignore you.”
“That’s not what I’m saying. This means that there are things that can be said because it is not the ark that is responsible for everyone. “I don’t need to save face.”
“….”
“If we touch the ditch here, war will definitely break out.”
“why? “Couldn’t they back down?”
“The Black Dragon King will do so. But would Jang Il-so do that?”
When the name Jang Il-so came up, Pengyeop closed his mouth.
The name of the defeated leader, Jang Il-so, remained a deep mark even among political factions that did not participate in the Yangtze River Disaster.
Moreover, Jang Il-so is a person who possesses both a plan to lure his opponent into a perfect plot and a frightening level of determination. Just hearing that name made me feel uneasy.
“If Jang Il-so knows that only a few factions have come to deal with Surochae, he will definitely try to take advantage of that opportunity. “Do we really need to expose our own weaknesses?”
Weakness.
A huge crack in the old file room. This means that the crack should not be revealed to Jang Il-so. This means that if you just take a step back and pretend to observe, it will be difficult for them to guess the whole situation.
Even though he completely understood what he said, Peng Yeop burst out in anger.
“What on earth are the other factions thinking? Isn’t this a matter of dealing with a scammer? “Even if everyone fights to take the lead, it’s not going to work out!”
A deep expression of sadness appeared on the faces of the court.
‘What can I say?’
He took a deep sigh and then looked at Zhao Kai.
“Elder.”
“Yes, boss.”
“I would like to ask you one thing.”
“That’s right.”
The court, which had paused slightly, opened its mouth.
“If that Cheonwoo-meng is willing to fight in this war, are you willing to fight alongside Shaolin?”
“…Did you just say you’re blind?”
“yes.”
Zhao Kai secretly frowned.
“The Ice Palace and the Beast Palace won’t be able to come to the central plains, so you’re talking about Dangga and Hwasan, right?”
“That’s right.”
The court nodded.
“I haven’t received an answer yet, but I have contacted the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance. “It’s not out of the question.”
“It’s a possibility…”
Zhao Kai frowned and thought for a moment.
‘For sure…’
The most difficult thing for him to predict was the movement of Cheonwoo-maeng, especially the volcano. It’s a place where you have no idea what that bizarre sect will do.
If you think about common sense, there is no reason for even an old faction like Cheon Yu-maeng, who has no connection to Hubei or Henan, to go along with the withdrawal.
But…
‘Isn’t it a volcano?’
Since he has a deep grudge against the Sapae-ryeon, he may use this opportunity to step out to wipe out the Sapae-ryeon. It is impossible to say for sure that there is no possibility of a fight due to the unpredictable nature of the relationship.
“…If only Cheon Woo-maeng would come forward, the situation would definitely change. Then there is no reason to watch the enemies. “The party will definitely participate in the war.”
“Hmm.”
The court quietly nodded.
“In that case, I guess I’ll have to wait for Cheon Yu-meng’s answer for now.”
“If you want to confront them… you must do one of two things: change the hearts of the other nine factions who have withdrawn, or bring in Cheon Woo-maeng.”
“…Amitabha Buddha.”
The court chanted quietly.
‘In the end, it’s either blind or blind.’
It is almost impossible to change the minds of those who did not come. In the end, what Zhao Gai said just now is the same as saying to somehow attract Tian Yu Meng.
In the end, I couldn’t help but sigh at the thought of having to cry at Cheonwoo-maeng and Hwasan again. But on the other hand, I also felt glad.
This means that at least we don’t have to decide Shaolin’s fate right now. For him now, he was fortunate to even have the time to waste waiting for Cheon Woo-maeng’s answer and visiting them to appeal.
But…
unfortunately, things in the world don’t always go the way we want.
Jump up!
At that moment, the door opened violently and a person burst inside.
The court frowned and spoke sternly.
“It is a place where long-time scholars are present. “How can you act so rashly?”
“We’re in big trouble! “Bangjang!”
But the legal world shouted with a thoughtful face. The moment the court saw his expression, they knew something had happened.
“What’s going on?”
“That is….”
Beopgye continued.
The court’s face turned pale in an instant.
“Why now! Why!”
A voice like a scream burst from his mouth.
