Episode 1402. Don’t try to see the trees, see the forest
In response to Yeon Jeok-ha’s reply ‘I don’t know what Old Man Shim will say’ Sword King Namgung Byeok managed his expression to pretend to be calm.
Gucheonnodo Simtong may be an expert comparable to the top ten experts in the world.
Do you give attention to such heartache?
If the heartbreaking inaction has really reached that level it would be meaningless.
If you criticize him the problem may become bigger.
If Yeon Jeok-ha says ‘That person also resembles me’ there is no way it will go over well.
Simtong and himself the leaders of the Confederate States are fighting?
Of course it can’t be a life-or-death battle but it’s never a fight in your favor.
This is because unlike Simtong who is from Nokrim and has nothing to lose he is the leader of the Southern Alliance.
“Am I to blame even though I am your own person?”
This means ‘Be careful pay attention.’
“My father-in-law.”
“Say it.”
“I have no intention of criticizing Old Man Shim’s actions. “If Mo Yong-gak had said something like that in front of me I would have pulled out his tongue.”
“I get it. “I’ll take care of it.”
Namgung Byeok who knew Yeon Jeok-ha’s temperament did not talk at length.
Unlike Simtong her third party Yeonjeokha is the husband of a molested woman.
Even if he had beaten Mo Yong-gak to death in a fit of rage he could not be blamed.
When there was no progress in the conversation Namgung Byeok stood up.
At that time Yeonjeokha said.
“Father-in-law. I always felt ashamed in front of the Namgung family’s chivalry. “But now I don’t know what it is.”
“Don’t try to see the trees look at the forest. “I’m going to see Sim Tong so there’s no need to see him off.”
After finishing speaking Namgung Byeok left without looking back.
After leaving the guesthouse Namgungbyeok headed straight to Gowolgak the residence of Simtong.
At that moment Simtong who was teaching her students saw him and greeted him.
Then Namgung Byeok responded by nodding her head and quietly opened his mouth.
“I have something to tell you. “I hope you get bitten around.”
Thinking that something was coming Sim Tong sent Wol-ah and Geum-ah to the main house.
When only the two of them were left Namgung Byeok gave up and got to the point.
“I heard you touched the Confederate commander the night before the martial arts competition?”
“I did that because the guy named Mo Yong-gak kept talking nonsense.”
“I know the circumstances. However Mo Yong-gak’s actions were in accordance with the instructions of the Commander-in-Chief. Of course I personally feel grateful to you. However it was excessive to put a hand on Mo Yong-gak under the direction of the Commander-in-Chief.”
“….”
Heartache didn’t say anything and just listened in silence.
In any case the opponent is the leader of the Southern Alliance and the father-in-law of Yeon Jeok-he.
“I heard that your nickname before meeting your enemy was Gumilbokgeom right? “If you are deep enough to be called that I think you know what I mean.”
“yes….”
He answered in a voice that was heartbroken.
Although I did not agree it did not mean that I could not understand the Confederacy’s choice.
“Just as Seok Kyeong-jang takes care of Seok Kyeong-jang’s affairs leave the affairs of the South to the South. “Unless you want to disgrace the Confederacy.”
“I didn’t mean to disgrace the Confederacy.”
“But in the end that’s what happened.”
Because of this they had to do something insidious that political factions rarely do.
The reason why Namgung Byeok accepted the proposal of the Great Musketeer Bancheonilgeom Mo Yongmun was to prevent the same thing from happening again in the future.
He hoped that – for whatever reason – Sim Tong would not interfere in the affairs of the Confederacy.
“I regret that.”
Sim Tong drew a line at the apple.
The experienced Nangong Byeok immediately recognized the hidden meaning in Shim Tong’s words.
This is nothing other than saying that you will take action if anyone offends you.
‘This thing definitely resembles a red flag.’
However that doesn’t mean anyone can imitate him.
This is even more so when it comes to the leader of the Southern Alliance and the King of Swords.
“Just as Seok Kyung-jang is important to you the Southern Alliance is also important to me. “I will not forgive anyone who insults the Confederacy.”
“Lord.”
Suddenly I gazed at the southern palace wall with deeply sorrowful eyes.
“Do you have anything to say?”
“Master do you value the Southern Alliance more than your daughter the Ten War Empresses?”
“He pretended to be concerned but he hid a knife in his chest. As expected it’s the old secret sword. But you also have to do that while observing the other person. “Do you really think I would fall for that kind of horseplay?”
Namgung Byeok who had been stabbed himself instead struck at the weak point of his heart.
It’s because I don’t want to be criticized even if it means stabbing me.
Suddenly heartache shook my shoulders and I laughed darkly.
“Hehehe! The thief said his feet were numb and it was truly a sight. But since you are not my father-in-law why do you trust me and provoke me?”
“Hehe. Now you’re showing your true colors. I heard that people don’t know how to correct and write. Do you think a poisonous mushroom like you is suitable for Seokgyeongjang?”
“Poisonous mushrooms? Hehehe! Hahaha!”
Simtong who had been laughing loudly for a while suddenly stopped laughing and said.
“I will not deny that I lived like a poisonous mushroom. So then what are you doing that attracts all kinds of miscreants to expand your business? If you look at the flies tangled around it’s just a lump of shit. “But aren’t mushrooms a little better than poop?”
Namgung Byeok smiled bitterly and distanced himself from Shim Tong.
Although he provoked himself first the poop lump was a bit harsh.
“The world has changed a lot. Gumilbokgeom and the like can’t believe they use their mouths in front of the King of Swords. No matter how much you are a member of Seok Kyeong-jang you know that it is difficult to be forgiven right? “For my enemy’s sake I will take only one arm.”
As he spoke Nangong Byeok slowly drew out his antique sword.
Sim Tong also drew his bakdo and pointed the tip of his sword towards the ground.
The mountain-like energy waves that arose from the bodies of the two people collided in the middle.
Kukukuku!
If you grind a millstone the size of a house will it make this sound?
The sky rumbled and the earth shook.
Dudduddu!
Whoop! Slowly!
Gowol Pavilion caught up in the energy wave creaked as if it would collapse at any moment.
Namgung Byeok did not move as if he had encountered a life-or-death enemy – unlike when he ignored his opponent.
‘It’s just one time. There are no second chances.’
I was able to know about the Namgung Wall through long experience.
However if you don’t win with one sword you will only be fooled by your opponent.
In any case unless you are an enemy of the Fire God there is no reason to fight until you die.
A single sword.
All you have to do is decide between victory and defeat with one sword.
Is it because I was extremely focused? Suddenly time seemed to pass slowly.
‘Gulp!’ And the sound of spit falling down the neck was as loud as thunder.
My five senses and energy senses are expanded and I feel like I am completely immersed in heaven and earth.
This is the state of will and energy that surpasses even the Four Passages of Will and Energy – the level of achievement of Changgung Dae Yeon-sungong.
Heaven’s luck touched him and in an instant he reached the ultimate level that he could not reach even when fighting the famous religion.
The Sword King Namgung Byeok’s sword cut through a moment that seemed like eternity.
Paaah!
In the frozen time Nangungbyeok’s sword flew like a beam of light.
This is not a sword and cannot be prevented by any transcendental method.
Should I put myself through this just to keep registering?
A smile formed on the lips of Namgung Byeok who was triumphant.
Then something sparkled in the sky.
It was so subtle at first that it seemed like silver dust reflecting light.
However the next moment the dust-like light turned into a huge thunderbolt and struck the tip of the sword.
Flash!
Gurgling!
Is this the impact of death?
Namgung Byeok experienced the separation of his body and soul in a split second.
The fight ended in a single blow just as Namgung Byeok wanted.
As the wall of the southern palace hardened like a stone statue the heartache slowly withdrew.
A wind carrying the scent of peach blossoms passed through Gowolgak.
Namgung Byeok who was standing looking as if he had just crawled out of a charcoal kiln asked.
“What kind of trick is this?”
As expected of a martial artist Namgung Byeok showed interest in the opponent’s martial arts techniques even at moments like these.
“Noecheondaeam (雷天大巖).”
Although it was a martial art of the Nine Lords Tianlei Sect Shen Tong did not mention that.
“That’s great. “What I said to my senior a little while ago wasn’t sincere.”
Namgung Byeok’s title which causes heartache changed from ‘you’ to ‘senpae’.
In fact considering his age it was true that his heart was higher than Namgung Byeok.
“Is that so? “I have never been sincere.”
A wry smile spread across Nangong Byeok’s face as he remembered what Shen Tong had just said.
“senior. “Is it okay for me to rest for a while at Gowol-gak?”
My legs were shaking but I only said that because I had to change and wash my charred clothes.
Sim Tong who was examining the appearance of the Nangung Wall nodded his head.
“I will allow it as long as it is until this evening.”
“Thank you.”
Namgungbyeok walked with difficulty and entered Gowolgak.
As the Nangong Wall disappeared from sight Shen Tong carefully controlled his breathing.
The inside that was boiling as if it was going to explode finally calmed down.
Along with a sigh of relief a sound of heartache was heard in my ears.
―Old Man Shim don’t overdo it. Then lifespan decreases.
“Hehe. “If not at a time like this when will you try to defeat the Sword King?”
―My father-in-law must be so angry that he can’t sleep.
“Did you see the tone change right away? The Sword King was also the same person. Hehehe! Ugh!”
Instead of laughing Shimtong groaned from the pain that surged from his chest.
―Don’t hate your father-in-law. It wasn’t like that when my mother-in-law was alive.
“I don’t hate people who are weaker than me. “Hehe.”
-Ugh. Don’t talk nonsense go somewhere quiet and treat yourself.
After finishing the Jeon-eum I returned to the main house.
Namgung-yeon who was spending time with her daughter quietly approached her and asked.
“What happened?”
“Old Man Shim narrowly won.”
Namgung-yeon was not very surprised to hear that her heartache had won.
She knew that he was a disciple of the Heavenly Sect in Guju.
“Who was injured?”
“Both of them suffered only minor internal injuries. If you take a day to clean up you will be fine. however….”
“why?”
“My father-in-law suffered from cerebral palsy. Especially her hair and clothes.”
“I’ll have to get her clothes. “Are you at Gowol-gak?”
“yes.”
Namgung-yeon who had been cold to her father just a moment ago hurried out.
She burst out laughing at that sight.
Even if it’s Miuni it seems there’s nothing she can do about her family’s ties.
As night fell Namgungbyeok left Gowolgak as promised by her husband.
For a long time after that Shen Tong lived with a smile on her face.
Her party’s fortune went to the extent of asking her to change her nickname to Gucheonnoso (九天老笑).
In the month of May the whole world was shaken by the Hocheon Alliance’s ‘Dongno Festival Martial Arts Competition’ in opposition to the Southern League’s ‘Qingming Festival Martial Arts Competition’.
Disciples of the Chilpai School disciples of Sokga or warriors who wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to form a relationship with the Chilpai School flocked to Henan Province.
The number of people was nothing compared to the martial arts competition of the Southern Alliance.
Around that time a strange rumor began to spread in Zhejiang Province.
It is said that the Hwangryong Ark and Bangdo who participated in the South Alliance martial arts competition have gone missing.
Regarding the incident there were rumors among the warriors that it was the work of the Southern League the work of the Hocheon League and that the boat capsized while crossing the river and everyone drowned.
The factions in Zhejiang province generally believed that it was related to the Southern Confederacy.
This is because if Hocheonmaeng had taken any action only Hwangryongbang would have gone missing.
Naturally both the Southern Alliance and the Hocheon Alliance claimed that it was each other’s work.
The end of slander is armed conflict.
The Southern Alliance rose up first saying ‘We will avenge Hwangryongbang.’
The Four Gods of the Southern Alliance traveled around Henan Province and verbally persuaded the Bangpa who wanted to participate in the martial arts competition to send them back.
If you refuse to go back you will be stabbed.
In response Hocheonmaeng dispatched warriors under the name of Guardians.
So under the pretext of Hwangryongbang’s revenge the war between the Southern Alliance and the Hocheon Alliance resumed.