Chapter 153

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Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 153. Let me tell you what true heartlessness is (3)

Chung Myung turned around, smacking his lips.

"Let's go!"

"Ah, right, I have to take all of those things."

"What are you so greedy for, you bastard! You have a lot of money!"

"No matter how much money I have, it's not enough! You think there are just one or two people in Mount Hua? It costs a fortune to dress them and feed them! I'd rather raise a beggar and a cattle!"

Chung Myung looked at the Yamyeongju, which was embedded above his head with moist eyes.

"Ohoho. How much money is that?"

And the eyes soon moved to Hong Dae-gwang.

Hong Dae-gwang secretly avoided the gaze of Chung Myung, who was glaring at him with his evil eyes. 

Chung Myung would have taken care of the Yamyeongju if he hadn't experienced the whole ceiling collapsing, but once he experienced it, he can't even think of touching it.

Tears of blood flowed from Chung Myung's eyes, who had to pass through the Yamyeongju as if he was looking at the rice cake in the painting.

"Foolish beggar...…."

"……."

"I will never forget this grudge."

"No... .. what did I do?"

You did something. You made big mistake.

"Get out! Get out quickly!" 

Baek Chun and Yoon Jong quickly dragged Chung Myung out of there before the bloodshed occurred. The rest sighed and followed them outside.

"Wow?"

And soon everyone looked around in surprise.

‘He build this much space underground?’

The place in front of them was literally a large square. A huge space that can only be described like that.

And

Rumble.

"Hmm?"

Hong Dae-gwang turned his head. A large stone wall just came down from above where they had passed by.

Boom!

There is dust everywhere. Hong Dae-gwang, who confirmed that the road so far had been completely blocked by the stone wall, frowned unconsciously.

'That's not good.'

Of course, even if they go back that way, they won't be able to get out of Sword Tomb. The way back has already collapsed.

Nevertheless, it is always unpleasant that the retreat is cut off.

But what Hong Dae-gwang is paying more attention to now was the view ahead, not the back.

Because there is a group of people flying at them from the middle of the square.

‘Who is it?’

A lot of colors. 

It was not unified.

Hong Dae-gwang found out only with that information that they were the ones who also ended up here and temporarily acted together. So far it is not a big deal.

The real problem was next.

"There's someone new here."

"I think we're almost there. We'd better take care of that and move on. At this rate, they might get their hands on the treasure and we will both got nothing." (Raw says Yangpae plan, could be refer to Yangpae concept mean both side gain nothing and only lose, or to fight for more and lose everything. Source https://m.blog.naver.com/PostView.naver?isHttpsRedirect=true&blogId=tigerkimtiger&logNo=221610564360)

"You're right."

Hong Dae-gwang's face hardened.

'The smell of blood.' 

There's a bloody smell on their side. Only then did Hong Dae-gwang notice that there were bodies at their feet.

Hong Dae-gwang, who raised his eyebrows and looked at the opponent more closely, said with a low growl.

"Great Axe Mo Huai."

"Heh heh heh. There's someone who knows the name of this old man. Who is it? Identify yourself!"

Hong Dae-gwang frowned when he saw the opponent's huge size and ax as big as it.

"Great Sword Samsalgwi. Shandong Pleasure Sword Sonmyung.…. Yangtze Black Sword, Cho Myungsan! Did you join us in this madness?" (산동쾌검 손명, Pleasure Sword, pleasure = 쾌. Yangtze Ink Knife also, straight from mtl.)

A man in a black uniform gently raises his head. Perhaps he is that Yangtze Black Sword Cho Myungsan.

"Now I see you're Hong from Beggar Union."

"Yes, I am! I thought at least you and Great Sword know the limit! I can't believe you've killed innocent people! What kind of atrocity is this?"

"Innocent?"

Cho Myung-san smiled brightly.

"Mr. Hong is under a great illusion. Don't forget Murim's proverb. It's a sin to have a treasure. And it's also a sin to pursue treasures."

"This..."

Hong Dae-gwang's face turned red.

"At least I thought you knew what justice was!"

"Of course, Mr. Hong."

Cho Myung-san looked at Hong Dae-gwang and said,

"If I get the treasure here, I'll be stronger. Then I could do more justice based on that strength."

"Why don't you say that to those who are dead under you?" 

"I can do it as long as I want because these are not the poor people I have to protect."

"……crazy."

Cho Myung-san shrugged slightly.

"I thought a beggar would understand me."

"There's no such thing as understanding a madman! If I understand you, it means I'm crazy too." 

Mount Hua's disciples looked at Hong Dae-gwang with fresh eyes.

Although he seemed to be a half-witted person, Hong Dae-gwang's appearance now represented that of Beggar Union.

Hong Dae-gwang gritted his teeth and said.

"You're blinded by the treasure! No matter how greedy you are, there are things you can do and shouldn’t do!"

"Kek kek kek kek. That beggar talks well."

The giant Mo Huai grumbled in a husky voice.

"Well, did you intend to have a conversation here? From the moment you jumped into this place, you must have determined to obtain the treasure even if you have to kill your opponent! How could you brag about such a thing!"

"I don't intend to at least kill someone I can subdue! You’re just wait for your purpose! There's a degree to everything!" (The raw 그것도 이리 일부러 사람을 기다려서 죽이지는 않는다는 말이오!)

"That is...…."

Said Great Sword as he lift himself up.

"Different for each person, isn't it, Mr. Hong?"

"Great Sword..."

"You don't have to say much. You're gonna die anyway."

"……why are you doing this here?"

"Hahaha, you're asking the obvious. Why we don't advance and took our time? You know that now, don't you? This place is full of traps. Those who break through the lead have no choice but to suffer damage. And if we always keep each other in check, we'll get hit by a blind sword. I just chose a more efficient way."

Hong Dae-gwang gritted his teeth.

There is Wudang at the forefront. And Wudang is being pursued by the coalition. They plan to wait for the two forces to kill each other and take over the treasure.

He doesn’t mean to criticize that far. That is also a great strategy.

But...

Hong Dae-gwang turned his head away. Several doors leading to the square, which were not seen earlier, are visible. It was blocked by stone walls like where they passed by, so they couldn't find it.

There's only one exit behind them.

"Isn’t fine?"

"……What do you mean?"

"We're just following the will of Talgeum Muheun-un. The roads that have split are united into one, and there's a large square here. And there's only one way to go behind this. In other words..."

The Great Sword showed its teeth and laughed.

"It means to die and kill each other here." 

Hong Dae-gwang's body trembled slightly at the eerie words.

‘What the hell was Immortal Medicine thinking about when he created this place?'

Even if it's not him. 

Under this structure, people who are blinded by the treasures will have no choice but to meet here. Those who barely managed to break through the trap would of course be strong, and their nerves would be sharpened by the pressure and anxiety of the Sword Tomb.

If such people face each other, fights will break easily.

"So what's wrong with killing and dying? We're just in a position to kill."

Great Sword slowly draws his sword.

There is the blood that has not been wiped off on the sharply forged blade. 

Hong Dae-gwang's eyes were bloodshot when he saw the blood.

"For such trifling reasons……."

"Don't pretend to be naive, Mr. Hong. Don't you know that? Until now, when the name Sword Tomb spread throughout the world, there was never a single time that blood did not flow. Even fake Sword Tomb calls blood,  don't tell me you believe everyone could get along in a real Sword Tomb. That's why Mr. Hong also leads your force here, isn't it?"

Hong Dae-gwang could not answer.

Actually, that statement is not so wrong. Because Hong Dae-gwang also came here prepared to see blood. 

Up until now, he had never had to deal with anything as he break through the trap with the disciples of Mount Hua, and if he had met the enemy normally, Hong Dae-gwang would not have put the matter in his hands. 

But...

‘But this isn't it right?'

An enemy that has no choice but to kill.

However, there is no reason to kill an enemy who he does not have to. To catch and kill a person who comes to here is just murder and slaughter in the name of just avoiding any inconvenience.

Hong Dae-gwang could not forgive it.

"So you're going to kill us, too?"

"Is there any other way?" 

"Then we don't need any more word."

Hong Dae-gwang gritted his teeth and clenched his fist. Beggar Union’s people quickly line up behind Hong Dae-gwang.

"Hmm. Beggar Union. Originally, it would be troublesome, but in a place where there are no human eyes, they're just beggars."

The Great Sword said with a shrug. 

Hong Dae-gwang also had no choice but to admit their weakness. Each of them is a strong force that cannot be ignored. Since such people have united, they are not the ones who can do anything with the power of the Beggar Union.

So...

"Baek Chun Sohyup, help me."

"Of course, I will."

Baek Chun pulled his sword out and stood next to Hong Dae-gwang. Behind him, Yoon Jong, Jo-Gol. and Yoo Iseol stands close to him.

"I'm not a person who prides itself on following the justice, but I don't want to let anyone go too far."

The disciples of Mount Hua nodded, too.

There are at least 20 bodies under their feet. In other words, they hunted and slaughtered more than 20 people here.

Looking into the eyes of the angry Mount Hua disciples, the Great Sword smiled.

"Oh, these are the disciples of Mount Hua. Recently, Mount Hua's name has resonated quite a bit. Unfortunately, you will find out today that Murim is not an easy place." 

"Shut up!"

The Great Sword burst into laughter at Baek Chun's utterance. 

"This is why it's fun to tease martial artists."

"There's no need to stall. Let's get this over with and go after Wudang."

"Kek kek kek, I 'm going to taste blood again."

One by one, those who drew their weapons began to give pressure to the Beggar Union and Mount Hua.

Hong Dae-gwang's complexion darkened.

‘I don't think they'd all be united.'

Among those who came to Namyung, all the people who are known as masters seem to be gathered there. It wouldn't be easy for Wudang if they all joined together. But how could such people do such an atrocious thing?

However, it is true that it is threatening even if it is disgraceful. rom a cool-headed point of view, Beggar Union and Mount Hua alone are not enough to deal with them. No, there is a high probability of being pushed back unilaterally.

"Don't blame me, Mr. Hong. Murim is originally a heartless place."

Hong Dae-gwang bit his lips slightly.

‘We must somehow create an opportunity and flee to the only way behind us.'

Hong Dae-gwang just made up his mind like that.

"Did you have to say everything you want?"

A strange voice penetrated his ears.

A low-pitched voice with no emotion. 

Hong Dae-gwang's head slowly turns back.

Chung Myung.

Chung Myung, with an expressionless face, passed him forward.

"Hmm?"

There is a subtle light in the eyes of the Great Sword when he sees him walking out.

"Who are you?"

"You don't need to know."

"……what did you say?"

Chung Myung stared at the Great Sword, and spoke in a chilling voice.

"Did you say Murirm was originally a heartless place?"

"……."

"Let me tell you what real heartlessness is."

Soon after, Chung Myung's sword slowly came out of the scabbard.

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