Episode 856 Because the volcano will become stronger. (1)
King Hyeonjong’s face as he looked at his training disciples was extremely grave.
Wolf-like disciples were surrounding and attacking the demon-like Cheongmyeong.
It is a sight that is beyond extreme.
Even though it was a wooden sword, attacks that would not have been surprising if ordinary civilians were struck by it and would immediately lose their breath were repeated several times in a short period of time. Not only Cheongmyeong, but also the disciples who were dealing with him had sincere and murderous intentions radiating from their eyes.
‘Live…’
Who doesn’t know that the sword is ultimately meant to hurt the opponent? However, there was no way King Hyeonjong could see the executioners being violent towards each other.
“…Isn’t that too extreme?”
Sure enough, Unam, who was next to him, also expressed his concern by making a groaning sound.
“It’s radical….”
It cannot be denied that Hyeonjong also had the same thought.
Rather than training, it is more like people who are overcome by evil and fighting against each other. It definitely wasn’t that extreme at first, but as each day passes by, instead of getting better, it gets more and more severe.
“Shouldn’t we stop it?”
Words of concern poured out even from the mouth of Phenomenon, who is extremely strict when it comes to training.
“No matter what, Huashan is Taoism. Those who follow the Tao are so evil…”
“It is done.”
“…a long writer.”
However, Hyeonjong, who was worried, shook his head.
“You’re not doing that because you don’t know that, are you?”
And with sunken eyes, he looked at Cheongmyeong running wild among the disciples.
“It may be unpleasant to urge a person pulling a cart to slow down. Criticizing someone for being fast can also be a nuisance. But anyway, that’s enough to say. Do you know what words that should not be said mean?”
“I do not know.”
“They are nagging you because your posture when driving a cart is not correct.”
Hyeonjong said while looking at the phenomenon.
“What can you say to someone who forgets about his actions and beats the whip in order to reach his destination as quickly as possible?”
“…I know. A long writer. But then…”
“I know.”
Hyeonjong sighed deeply.
“Isn’t it meaningless if the disciples fail like that?”
“…That’s right.”
“Cheongmyeong is not the kind of guy who doesn’t know that.”
Hyeonjong looked at Cheongmyeong with sad eyes.
“Maybe he cares more about his students than we do. A guy like that is going through such a hard time. If you can’t help him, why bother hitting him? “For now, let’s just trust it and see.”
“…All right.”
Hyeonjong sighed.
I know that Unam and Hyeonseon are speaking out of concern for their disciples.
But it is not something to blame Cheongmyeong for. If they are to blame, it is their fault for not leading their disciples properly.
‘Or maybe it’s my greed.’
The best way to keep all of Huashan’s disciples intact is to give up all influence on Jiang Hao and not leave Shaanxi for a long time.
In the meantime, even if that Sapaeryun pushes into Gangbuk, Shaanxi will be the most remote place from the telephone due to its location.
But you can’t use that method. Because it is never the right way. And the moment Hwasan gives up his intervention against Gangho, everything that his disciples have built so far with their blood will collapse.
That was a very paradoxical thing.
If Volcanoes had been nothing more than a nameless small sect like in the past, the world-changing world war would have also avoided Volcanoes. Neither the Sa sect nor the political sect would have paid any attention to the fallen sect in Shaanxi.
But not now.
The current Hwasan is a sect that exerts great influence over the world. And it is the sect that must bear responsibility for that influence.
‘It’s my responsibility…’
Hyeonjong closed his eyes.
If Hyeonjong were to take that responsibility alone, he would be able to smile even in the midst of the fire. It has been his lifelong wish to revive the volcano, so even if he sacrifices his life for it, it is not a waste at all.
That’s why it was extremely heartbreaking.
Because Hwasan realized that it was not he but his disciples who were paying the price for what he had gained.
‘I don’t know.’
Is this right or wrong?
It is the roots deeply embedded in the ground that makes the colorful flowers bloom. Like this, the revival of the volcano, which he had longed for his entire life, may be achieved only by eating numerous things as nutrients.
‘Primordial Heavenly Zone.’
Even when he opened his eyes, Cheongmyeong was still swinging his sword. The image was engraved in my eyes.
The unprecedented training continued for several days.
As the days passed, the faces of the volcano disciples visibly died.
It’s worth it.
No matter how much a disciple of a sect masters martial arts, he or she does not devote all twelve hours a day to training.
Since Hwasan is a Taoist, there are things he has to do as a Taoist and there are times when he has to exert his strength to maintain a sect this large. Even if you don’t have such an obligation, you don’t have to exert yourself all the time you practice.
But everything changed from the moment the volcano opened its gates.
From the moment you open your eyes to just before you fall asleep, it attacks people without stopping for a moment. But what was even more difficult than the physical pain was having to stay tense every time I opened my eyes.
It feels like my mind is being constantly cut with a sharp knife.
A sparring battle where all the deadly force in one’s life is brought out in order to cut each other down in any way possible. No matter how much you feel like family, animosity is bound to build up. That would be normal.
But no problems occurred with the volcano. Not because their relationship was extremely close, but because they were not even given the time to dwell on their ill feelings.
In the extreme battlefield, emotions disappear.
A spirit that has been pushed to its limits.
And a body pushed to its limits.
At a time when everyone was confused by the question of whether this kind of training would not improve one’s skills but would only make one’s body weak.
It happened.
Sigh!
“….”
“….”
A clicking sound rang out and silence fell for a moment.
Yoonjong’s pupils caused an earthquake.
The person who was bleeding was staring at the scene blankly, forgetting to stop the blood flowing from his nose. The person who had been beaten to the ground jumped up and opened his mouth.
The person who was running was frozen in that position, and the person who sat down from exhaustion clenched his fists.
“Uh…”
Yunjong’s eyes were fixed on one place.
His wooden sword.
His wooden sword, which had dents here and there due to intense training, was touching someone’s side.
“…Did you reach it?”
Yunjong’s eyes shook violently again.
Someone may ask whether it is natural for an attack to be successful since one is training.
But this was never natural.
Because the owner of the side where the wooden sword touched is Cheongmyeong.
“uh?”
Yoonjong, who had been blinking in disbelief, slowly opened his mouth. And then I realized it again.
Although he has been training with Cheongmyeong for several years now, this is the first time his sword has touched Cheongmyeong’s body.
no.
Even among all the volcano disciples, this is the first time.
“We’ve reached it! Damn it! “I reached it!”
The moment when a loud shout bursts from Yoonjong’s throat.
Pow!
Cheongmyeong suddenly kicked Yunjong in the solar plexus. Yoonjong fell backwards without even making a sound.
However, as if he was not even in pain, he rose up from the floor like a spring and screamed.
“Aaaah! Stabbed! He stabbed me! Aaaaaaa!”
At the same time, a tremendous roar erupted from the surrounding volcano disciples.
“I did it! You did it! “Aaaah!”
“I finally got a kick out of that damn bastard!”
“What do you think, you bastard!”
It was surprising where everyone had that strength left. People who had difficulty even standing just a moment ago were pulling out their hair, jumping up and down in place, and yelling.
“OMG! execution!”
“Yoonjong, you bastard!”
“Hey! “I see that person paying for food!”
It can’t be a big deal.
It doesn’t have to be a big deal.
In fact, it is something to be ashamed of, not happy about, when dozens of people rush at the same time and only succeed in stabbing one person once.
But that common sense meant nothing to them now.
A distance that seemed like it would never be reached. This is because the distance, which was so far that it was difficult to even look at it, has clearly narrowed at this moment.
“Tsk.”
Cheongmyeong lightly rubbed his side with his hand.
I feel a dull pain in my side. The feeling was very familiar yet unfamiliar.
But…
funny enough, I don’t feel bad. No, rather, the corners of his mouth kept turning up and his lips trembled slightly.
Cheongmyeong controlled his expression and opened his mouth.
“It’s hard to like something just because you got lucky once. Pathetic.”
Hearing those cold words, Yunjong approached Cheongmyeong with a stern face.
And then he straightened his back and stood there.
“you.”
When Yoonjong pointed with his finger, Cheongmyeong frowned slightly.
Yunjong, who was looking straight at Cheongmyeong, pretended to slit his own throat with an outstretched finger.
“I died once now.”
“….”
Cheongmyeong’s frozen expression twisted for an instant.
“That…”
“Hahahahahahahahahahaha! How are you feeling?”
“No….”
“Wow! The corpse speaks! Neighborhood people! Look here! “The body speaks!”
“Call the guru immediately!”
“We are Taoists, you crazy people!”
“Hahahaha! “There is a jiangshi here!”
Wow.
Cheongmyeong’s hand holding the wooden sword gained strength. At the same time, blood appeared on my forehead.
“But these executioners…”
“Ha.”
At that moment, Jogeol covered her face with one hand and shook her head.
“Damn, I should have been the first. “This is the death penalty.”
“are you okay. The neck remains. “The side won’t die.”
“that’s right. accident! “The head is mine!”
“Hmm.”
Baekcheon, who had been listening quietly, cleared his throat loudly and spoke.
“Even in cold water, there are ups and downs, but I still have to give this up to Sa-suk.”
“Where is the top and bottom of the volcano?”
“…That’s not wrong, but it sounds special the way you say it.”
Right, youngest?
Everyone couldn’t contain their excitement and ran wild.
When people get tired, it’s not when they’re having a hard time. When there is no hope in sight.
To those who were exhausted, Yunjong’s sword clearly showed hope. Very small and feeble, but absolutely certain.
“That bastard has said this countless times.”
Baekcheon held up his sword and approached Cheongmyeong with a grin.
Then the other Hwasan disciples also started giggling and surrounding Cheongmyeong.
“It’s difficult to do anything once.”
“The second time is no big deal.”
“Right?”
“Oh, that’s right.”
Cheongmyeong looked on in despair as the executioners narrowed the siege. The way they slowly narrowed the distance was like a pack of wild dogs surrounding a male rabbit.
“Ha…”
Cheongmyeong opened his mouth, twisting the corner of his mouth.
“If you mistake luck for skill…”
But before he could finish his sentence, shouts erupted from all directions.
“Luck is also a skill!”
“why? “After being hit by a sword on the battlefield, are you going to complain to King Yeomra about your bad luck?”
“Who listens to the excuses a corpse makes? uh?”
“….”
People reap what they sow.
That’s all what Cheongmyeong said to them.
“Amitabha Buddha.”
At that time, Hyeyeon, who had been quiet for a while, recited Buddhist prayers with a solemn face like a Buddhist. I guess I really don’t like this kind of atmosphere….
“The tongue is Gioh Siju. If you are tired, lie down. “I will at least recite the Buddhist prayers.”
“Giggles.”
“Hehehehe!”
“Hey! Since there are so many monks and gurus, our Cheongmyeong has won the paradise. “I got it!”
Sounds of approving laughter erupted from all directions. Blood vessels sprouted one after another on Cheongmyeong’s forehead.
“Oh?…”
His eyes radiated flames.
“Let’s go somewhere today! You damned bastards!”
“Kill!”
“Push!”
“Everything is mine!”
Hwasan’s disciples rushed toward Cheongmyeong again, yelling for Hwasan to leave.
A body that looks like it might collapse at any moment.
Pain felt throughout the body.
However, even in the midst of the hardship, there was a clear smile on the lips of the volcano disciples.
