# Episode 1184: I will carry it. (3) – 22.03.29
Short and long friendships arose.
It was silence rather than silence, and it was closer to stillness than silence.
The lingering effects of Baekcheon’s last words permeated everyone in the room.
Maybe it’s not that big of a deal.
Because it is just a change in the long sentence of one of the numerous sects that exist in Gangho.
However, passion surged in the hearts of those who watched the scene. The countless emotions swirling around that were difficult to express made it difficult for them to escape this lingering feeling.
It would be difficult to guess which of the people here was most moved by this scene. On the other hand, it was very easy to guess whose mind was the most complicated among those here.
The eyes of the court continued to flutter. It was hard to believe that he was showing deep eyes like the sea just a moment ago.
‘What the hell is this…’
He looked at Hyeonjong and Baekcheon alternately with an expression of embarrassment. It was so absurd.
Choosing a long line from one school of thought is never an easy decision. What kind of position is Jang Moon-in? It is an important position that determines the future of a school. But to handle such an important matter in this way.
Even if Hwasan is an unconventional sect that has abandoned formalities, this is not something that can be accepted with common sense. I almost wanted to believe that this was all a play planned and planned by Hwasan disciples. Because it’s more trustworthy that way.
However, there was someone who shattered even those vague expectations of the court.
“This…what is this…”
I turned my head at the sound of a voice coming from somewhere and saw Cheongmyeong completely lost. Even saying I lost my soul was not enough to describe my current state.
“This… no… no, what is this… is this…”
“……”
“Even if the sect goes backwards… “There are degrees. Oh my… Oh my…”
He looked into the distance beyond the ceiling with eyes like rotten fish and muttered unintelligible words over and over again.
“Let me… let me see this… I… I… Oh, my death penalty… The volcano is ruined… The volcano… ..”
Of course, the court knows well that Cheongmyeong has the appearance of both a charlatan and a fraudster. However, even in the eyes of such a court, it was a reaction that would be difficult to dismiss as acting.
So doesn’t this mean that you really decided all of this right here?
‘Are you sane?’
The court looked at King Hyeonjong with a bewildered expression.
The King Hyeonjong he knew was a cautious person to the point of being timid. But how could King Hyeonjong handle such an important matter like this? It made no sense.
‘No, no.’
The dazed court suddenly came to its senses.
Now is neither the time to blame Hyeonjong nor the time to evaluate the current situation. What was important was that things had already happened and if I made a mistake, the situation could be swept away in an unexpected direction.
The court, feeling a sense of crisis, briefly chanted its objections.
“Amitabha Buddha.”
Only then did those who seemed entranced by the voice that resonated clearly in the room turn their eyes to him.
The court opened its mouth, trying to pretend to be calm.
“…Lord. I’m not the kind of person who dares to argue with other people’s affairs, but this seems too shocking.”
The court spoke and unconsciously made an expression of regret.
Because I spoke hurriedly without properly organizing my thoughts, I ended up saying something that would make King Hyeonjong feel bad. Hyeonjong instantly realized what mistake he had made, but surprisingly nodded calmly.
“The manager may think so.”
“……”
“But this is a job decided by me, the chieftain of Hwasan. The authority to decide and appoint the chieftain of the chassis belongs only to me, the chieftain of the current Hwasan.”
The court’s lips were tightly pressed together.
What Hyeonjong said is correct. Deciding the next chapter of a literary school depends solely on the will of the scholar of the time. Even the elders who help Jangmun or the Taesang Jangmun can only express their opinions on this matter and cannot force Jangmun’s choice.
In such a situation, what meaning would there be in the words of the head of another gate?
But the court could not back down from this. From his perspective, he cannot simply step down.
“Yes… Isn’t the appointment of a chieftain the most important event for a sect that must be treated with formality?”
“That’s right.”
Hyeonjong nodded gently again.
“So, right now, you will not be Jangmun, but Jangmun Assistant Manager. The Jangmun Assistant Manager is a temporary position that acts on Jangmunin’s authority for matters decided by Jangmunin, so there is no need for formality.”
“…That…”
Even the court was at a loss for words at these words. From the beginning, the opposition was almost unreasonable, but now there is no room left for even that unreasonableness.
And that moment.
“Listen to the long sentence.”
“yes!”
Hyeonjong untied the sword from his waist and held it out to Baekcheon.
“In the name of Hwasan Jangmun, I grant Baekcheon, Deputy Hwasan Jangmun, full authority over discussions with Shaolin.”
“I will follow your orders.”
Baekcheon received the sword in a proud posture and bowed his head. And without delay, he took off the plum blossom sword from his waist and fastened the Jahasin sword that King Hyeonjong had given him in its place.
What can be said in words about the inside of the court where the Jahasin sword was viewed?
That Jahasin sword was found by none other than the court and returned to Hwasan. But isn’t that sword now making the court’s position difficult?
I can’t even get angry anymore.
Baekcheon, wearing the Jashin sword at his waist, got up from his seat, turned his body the other way, and sat down facing the court. Behind him sitting on the floor, the figure of King Hyeonjong sitting at the head of the table was visible.
At that moment, the court had to exert tremendous mental effort to calm the facial muscles that were trying to twist uncontrollably.
“……Amitabha Buddha.”
The court, which was instinctively displeased, closed its eyes.
‘Let’s calm down.’
If you think about it, it’s not something to be embarrassed about. Because something so absurd happened right in front of your eyes, you became more urgent as if Janggyeonggak was on fire. If you think about it, isn’t it just that the person you’re talking to has changed?
It is true that what Baekcheon showed was so great that even the court had to look at it again, but that was only an evaluation of Baekcheon, a disciple of Lee University.
If the standard of evaluation is not a disciple of Lee University but a long-time scholar, there is no reason to give him a generous score.
If you think about it, wouldn’t it be a lot wiser to deal with Jang Mun-in, who has just put on his sword, than King Hyeonjong, who is already so old that he is regretful?
The court took a breath. It was to congratulate Baekcheon.
However, Baekcheon opened his mouth faster than the court.
“First of all, I apologize for my rudeness to the room manager.”
“……”
“I knew it was inappropriate for the position, but it was so urgent that I unintentionally made the room manager wait. I’m sorry.”
Baekcheon slightly bowed his head.
The court had no choice but to nod. Anyway, complaining now wouldn’t change anything. So it is better to show at least generosity.
“Thank you for your understanding. I, Baekcheon, am the representative of Jangmun, who has been delegated all authority by Hwasan’s Jangmunin, and I would like to clarify Hwasan’s position.”
“Umm, Baekcheon Seal. No… Agent Jangmun.”
“yes.”
“I think what you are saying is a bit out of sync. Aren’t you the ones who asked the Somonk to treat Hyeonjong Jinin as the leader of the Cheonwu Alliance rather than as the leader of Hwasan?”
The court glanced back at the others and continued speaking.
“The Hinayana came here to consult with the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance. How can Hwasan Jangmun negotiate with the Hinayana on behalf of the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance? That doesn’t make sense.”
That was a sharp point. However, Baekcheon smiled as if he already knew that the court would say that.
“I think you have some misunderstanding.”
“…Did you say it was a misunderstanding?”
“Yes, Director. I am not representing this discussion. I am trying to tell you Hwasan’s response to what you proposed to Hwasan.”
“This place…”
“Of course, this is a place to discuss the future of Cheonwoo-maeng and the nine factions. But you wouldn’t say that Hwasan is a place where it can’t reveal its meaning, right? The head of the room has different opinions for each faction. Since you made a suggestion, shouldn’t we also give you an answer to that suggestion?”
“…I guess so.”
To sum up, King Hyeonjong delegated the position of chieftain of Hwasan to Baekcheon, but did not give him the position of leader of Cheonwoomaeng. Therefore, Baekcheon meant that he would answer the proposal made by the court to Hwasan as Hwasan’s Jangmun agent, not as Cheonwoo’s representative.
“All of the disciples of Hwasan are deeply grateful for the suggestions made by the director.”
“If that’s the case, then that’s a good thing. If you do that…”
“But, boss.”
Baekcheon quietly smiled. But strangely, the smile that should have seemed infinitely soft seemed several times more determined than the stiff expression.
“Hwasan will reject the offer made by the room manager. Hwasan will not return to the old group.”
The court’s eyes widened.
I tried to come up with a good direction through conversation step by step. But this brat came to a conclusion right from the beginning. And that too in a direction he didn’t want.
“Now wait a minute! Long sentence!”
“and!”
Baekcheon did not end there and continued speaking in a stern voice.
“The rights to the Cheonwoo Alliance are shared by all sects belonging to the Cheonwoo Alliance. Even if the sects currently belonging to the Cheonwoo Alliance share the same view with the old faction.”
Baekcheon looked at everyone sitting here. Everyone’s clear eyes were on him.
I know the expectation in those eyes and the burden that attitude conveys. Baekcheon did not avoid any of them, but accepted them wholeheartedly and spoke with all his heart.
“Huashan Bay will remain in Tianwu Meng.”
The voice spread as clearly and distinctly as a line drawn with a single stroke on pure white paper.
“So, in the name of Hwasan Jangmun, I declare that there will be no dissolution of the Cheonwoo Alliance. Even if all factions leave the Cheonwoo Alliance and only Hwasan remains, Hwasan will protect the name of the Cheonwoo Alliance.”
The court’s mouths fell open.
What on earth is this kid talking about?
However, unlike the shock the court received, Baekcheon was extremely calm and weak when dealing with such a court.
“Oh, of course, please don’t misunderstand.”
“……misunderstanding?”
What kind of misunderstanding is this?
Baekcheon, who used to speak sternly and endured like a mountain, this time spoke in a tone as soft as a breeze.
“Of course, the head of the room may not think so, but that doesn’t mean Hwasan wants to be hostile towards Shaolin or Gupailbang. It’s just that we are heading to the same place but taking a slightly different path.”
A warm smile appeared on his devoted face.
In any other situation, how could it not have a good meaning? But not now. Those who saw that smile, even the disciples of Hwasan, felt their stomachs twist as they saw that smile.
“Even if we don’t fall under the command of the Gupa Ilbang, wouldn’t Shaolin in the world be able to embrace even a volcano?”
“……”
“To resolve the crisis facing the powerhouse, the cooperation of the entire central committee is needed. And as you know, I’m just a kid who doesn’t know what’s going on in the world, having just become a Jangmun Assistant Manager, aren’t
I?” The moment the court’s mouth opened involuntarily, Baekcheon bowed his head in an extremely polite manner.
“I’d like to ask you to provide me with a lot of guidance in the future, Director. ”
“Uh…”
The court was speechless with a devastated look on its face.
Tanggunak, who watched Baekcheon openly eating the court, was momentarily dizzy and closed his eyes tightly.
‘Why…. ..’
Why are all the humans of the Volcano Sect… like that? Why…
everyone was feeling both joy and pain at the thought that the volcano they knew had returned.
