Episode 1096 Volcanization of the entire central plain? (1)
Sometimes people surprise us.
When I see someone who thinks things that ordinary people wouldn’t do, when I see someone who thinks in a different direction than ordinary people.
But an even bigger surprise is when you see with your own eyes someone who sees further than ordinary people.
“We were afraid of the Demonic Cult. In addition, I was concerned about the division between the unification of the Korean Association and the unification of the old faction. That’s why I panicked and became impatient. “What we were thinking about at that time was how we should deal with them from now on.”
Hyeonjong nodded at Tanggunak’s words.
“That is correct.”
“But the Hwasan Sword Association was looking at something else. We were looking at not how to deal with demonic religions, but how we should change. “It’s a similar but completely different story, isn’t it?”
Tanggunak, who was speaking, sighed.
“It’s so strange….”
“Hmm.”
It was a random remark, but Hyeonjongman nodded as if he understood its meaning.
“Sometimes when I look at the Hwasan Sword Association, I wonder how people can think like that. “How can someone who has walked such a perfect path have so little faith in themselves?”
“…Matriarch.”
Tang Gunak’s gaze turned slightly upward. It felt like I was looking somewhere beyond the ceiling.
“From Cheon Woo-maeng’s perspective, it is a blessing. This is certainly welcome news from the volcano’s perspective. Because the presence of such a person guides everyone. But…”
Tanggunak’s eyes were dark as he paused for a moment.
“Hwasan Swordsmen Association… I wonder if that would be welcome even from the perspective of a person named Cheongmyeong…”
There was a clear sense of regret in his voice.
“I don’t know, Master. “Maybe that’s… sad.”
Hyeonjong slowly closed his eyes.
Tanggunak’s words seemed to penetrate to the core of a person named Cheongmyeong.
Of course, on the outside, Cheongmyeong appears to be the embodiment of self-confidence. He always presents the right answer and moves forward without hesitation, without any doubts that he may be wrong. Yet, he is a superman who leads not only himself but also others.
But what is contained deep within what appears on the outside?
It’s suspicion, anxiety, and… fear, bordering on contempt for oneself.
Hyeonjong still cannot forget the shock he felt when he first glimpsed Cheongmyeong’s inner self. No one would blame him for being excessive, even if his arrogance was so high that it reached the top of the sky, but he found out that Cheongmyeong considered himself as low as an insect. Anyone other than Hyeonjong would have been surprised.
This was the biggest reason why King Hyeonjong did not delve into the past of Qingming.
No matter what Cheongmyeong saw or experienced, even if he committed an unforgivable sin… wouldn’t he regret it so much and suffer so much?
Even if I am not a scholar, how can I, as a Taoist, heal the wounds of someone who has suffered so much for a long time?
There was a short silence. Both had thoughtful faces.
Tanggunak slowly spoke again.
“Shaolin prioritized the benefits of the council and even split the alliance that was already formed.”
“….”
“And the Maninbang is subjugating even the allied factions under its command. It may seem right now, but if you think about it backwards, we are following in the footsteps of the great Sapa that flaunted its power until now and eventually disappeared into history.”
Hyeonjong nodded heavily.
“On the other hand, the method chosen by the Hwasan Sword Association is a completely different path. Without building walls between factions, sharing what we have with each other, and without anyone standing in a superior position… That’s right. “That would be a friend.”
Tang Gunak smiled.
Until now, Cheongmyeong had always given preferential treatment to other clans, but in his heart, Hwasan was always at the forefront. The proof is that even though Hwasan trained so rigorously, he did not pay much attention to strengthening the power of other sects.
Doesn’t it clearly show his inner thoughts that the first thing he did when he felt threatened by the rise of the Sapae-ryeon was to leave all the other sects alone and strengthen Hwasan by conquering it?
But now, Cheongmyeong has begun to reach out not only to Hwasan but also to other sects belonging to the Cheonwu Meng.
In the eyes of some, this may seem like overstepping authority or excessive interference. But if you think about it, that would be giving up something too big for Cheongmyeong. Cheongmyeong is a person who evaluates my abilities more objectively than anyone else.
At that time, Hyeonjong said with a small smile.
“If you think about it, the head of the So family of the Namgung family… may have awakened Cheongmyeong’s thoughts a little.”
“I don’t think there will be any impact.”
It was probably a first for Cheongmyeong as well. This is the experience of a sect like Namgungse approaching with a low attitude in order to grow.
Therefore, Cheongmyeong, which had previously respected the independence of each school, may have slightly expanded the scope of what it could do.
“Matriarch…”
Hyeonjong seemed to be slightly worried as he chose his words. Then he asked.
“What do you think will be the result of what that child is trying to do?”
“well.”
Tang Gunak smiled delicately.
“Honestly, I don’t know. “This is something that no one in Gangho has ever attempted.”
“Hmm.”
He immediately looked at Hyeonjong with clear eyes and spoke.
“But the situation we find ourselves in is also unprecedented. We don’t know when the Demonic Cult will come out and invade the central plains, and the nine factions, which should be at the center of the response, are divided among themselves and are having a hard time demonstrating their power. Moreover, even the SPA, which is difficult to expect cooperation from, is becoming stronger day by day.”
“….”
“Under these circumstances, the chances of Tianyu Meng overcoming everything without sacrifice would be small. “No, to be honest, even if we make sacrifices, resolving this situation itself would be a difficult task.”
“…That’s right.”
Tanggunak smiles.
“Then it may be just grasping at straws, but shouldn’t we try everything we can? Even if it’s something that’s never been attempted before.”
Hyeonjong also smiled.
“I guess so. “All I can do is to silently support what that child wants to do.”
“Don’t say that. At least for the Hwasan Sword Association, nothing will be more powerful than that silent support.”
A faint look of humility appeared on Hyeonjong’s face.
“There must be a lot of work to do.”
“yes. First of all, I think we should inform the Nanman Beast Palace and the North Sea Ice Palace of this fact and ask them to join us. In fact… isn’t it true that we were secretly abandoning them a little bit?”
A sigh flowed from Tanggunak’s mouth.
It was never something I intentionally avoided. However, since the Beast Palace and the Ice Palace were located far away from the central plain, it was difficult to ask for help hastily.
However, from the perspective of the two palaces, it may have felt like Hwasan and Dangga were leading most of Cheon Woo-maeng’s actions out of consideration rather than consideration.
Now that we have declared that we will embrace everyone, we must never make them feel left out.
“The Beast Palace Lord might find it a little annoying, but…”
Tanggunak laughed bitterly at Hyeonjong’s words.
“Maybe so. But it’s something you have to endure. With authority comes responsibility. “He will understand that much.”
Hyeonjong nodded and sighed.
Every time something big happens in Cheongmyeong, upheaval occurs in Hwasan and Cheonwu-maeng.
But you shouldn’t blame it. Cheongmyeong is the one who ran to this point, overturning both himself and Cheonwoo-maeng on a large scale and building anew every time.
What Hyeonjong should do is not to criticize that fact, but to allow Cheongmyeong to carry out his will without burden.
“But…”
Tanggunak opened his mouth with a slightly different expression than before.
“It’s not that there are no concerns. Internal problems are internal problems, but the biggest worry is probably external.”
“…Are you talking about Gu-file Bang and Sapae-ryeon?”
“yes.”
Tang Gunak’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“The whole story of this Hangzhou demonization will soon spread throughout the world. If that happens, the status of Hwasan and the Sapaeryun that participated in it will rise incomparably compared to before. Then, the person who will feel the most discomfort about that fact is….”
“It would be an old file room.”
“yes. And it may be more than what the leader imagines.”
As Hyeonjong looked at him with questioning eyes, Tang Gunak smiled bitterly.
“What Shaolin did not want to lose at any cost was the concept of ‘Shaolin protecting the river.’ But with this incident, the volcano took that notion away.”
“Ah….”
Hyeonjong nodded with a slightly complicated face. At that time, Tanggunak, who was about to say something, covered his mouth with his wide sleeve. His shoulders began to shake slightly. Hyeonjong asked with wide eyes.
“Why are you doing this all of a sudden?”
“Oh, I’m sorry. “I know it’s not right to do that, but the thought of that guy in the courtroom going crazy makes me laugh so hard, so stop.”
It was an incredibly frivolous sound to have come from the mouth of a Tang military aggressor.
However, Hyeonjong fully understood Tanggunak’s feelings. When he thinks of the court going on a rampage, the corners of his mouth curl up and he has a hard time controlling it.
He said, contemplating his expression.
“He is a miserable person.”
“That’s right. I am not a foolish person by nature. “It’s just that they know that they are superior and have strong pride.”
In this respect, the court is the person standing on the other side of Cheongmyeong.
The court is also outstanding. He was someone who stood out among the talents of Millennium Shaolin and eventually rose to the position of room leader, which is not enough.
‘That’s why.’
The court does not even think that it might be wrong. Do not give up your conviction that you are right. Isn’t this a perfect contrast to Cheongmyeong, who lives with the knowledge that he could be wrong at any time like a dagger?
“So you’ll have to be careful. “You never know how the court will come out with its pride hurt.”
Hyeonjong nodded with a heavy heart.
It was a frustrating situation, but the Gupailbang right next to us was a more real threat than the Demonic Cult, which was trying to destroy the central region, or the Sapaeryun, which was targeting Gangbuk. At least for now.
Hyeonjong spoke in a firmer voice than before.
“Whatever they… think.”
The sudden change in momentum made Lee Chae look young even in the eyes of Tanggunak, who was sitting across from him.
“You won’t be able to put a finger on those kids. “That is what I must do as the leader of Hwasan and the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance.”
It was a statement that clearly showed his will. Tang Gunak said with a smile.
“I will do my best to help you, Lord Maeng.”
Perhaps even Cheon Woo-maeng’s actions may only be a small change. No, it is definitely a minor change when looking at the rapidly changing situation of Gangho.
However, Tanggunak repeatedly assured that the end of this change would not be insignificant.
