Chapter 512

Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 512. It's really nice to meet you. (2)

Editor: Hoamzz

Co-Translator: Xoxo

It was a very rude remark.

It was not something to say in front of the Elders and Clan Leader of the North Sea Ice Clan.

Yosa Hon's face was distorted in an instant. The rising anger was about to burst like a volcano, but Yosa Hon tried hard not to lose his manners.

“It is excessive words, Dojang!”

"Excessive?"

Chung Myung grinned and looked back at him.

"What part?"

"Even though Dojang is a benefactor of the North Sea, you can't insult the Ice Clan and the North Sea like that! I would never have put up with it if it wasn't for Dojang!"

The voice quivered with anger, but Chung Myung just tilted his head slightly.

“What if you can’t stand it?”

“…….”

“What are you going to do if you can’t stand it?”

His cold look pierced Yosa Hon.

Chung Myung looks at Yosa Hon with cool eyes.

Yosa Hon flinched and shook his body. It seemed difficult to calm down his anger.

But Chung Myung neatly ignored his response and spoke to Seol So-baek.

"You know what's going on, don't you?”

"Yes?"

“…….”

Seol So-baek looks at Chung Myung with a puzzled face. He looked as if he knew nothing.

Chung Myung couldn't hold back his laughter in the end.

"What a puppet.”

Seol So-baek shrank and lowered his head as if he was slightly discouraged. Chung Myung waved his hand lightly.

"Don't shrink your shoulders. It's not your fault. The fault was done by those people. The problem is with those who pretend to support the Clan Leader and say nothing about how the North Sea is going.”

Han Yi-myung, which had been standing silently, frowned.

"That's too much to say, Dojang."

"People here are not creative enough. Is that all you have to say?”

Han Yi-myung sighed deeply and said.

"I didn't mean to hide it. I just didn't want Clan Leader to worry for nothing because he’s still young. If we say it as it is...….”

"Then."

But Chung Myung firmly cut off his speech.

"If he doesn't know anything, what the hell can he decide?”

“…….”

"Or is that it? The decision is yours, and the Clan Leader just needs to nod his head in moderation, right?”

"…… Hey, Dojang."

Chung Myung grinned.

“Well, fine. That's up to you guys to take care of, and now that I'm here to deal with my business with Clan Leader, I need to talk to him personally. So please get out of here.”

"What do you mean……..”

Chung Myung turned his head and looked at Baek Cheon.

"Sasuk."

"Yeah."

Baek Cheon took a step forward with a calm face. He seemed to know what he had to do without any explanation.

He took a deep greeting and bow at Seol So-baek.

"Mount Hua's Second-class disciple, Baek Cheon, would like a meeting with the North Sea Ice Clan Clan Leader on behalf of the Mount Hua Sect. Clan Leader, please do not refuse the request of the guests who have come a long way.”

Surprised by the polite request, Seol So-baek unwittingly looked back at Han Yi-myung. Han Yi-myung bit his lips slightly with a stiff face.

'This...'

This makes the situation strange.

Now, Baek Cheon said on behalf of Mount Hua Sect that he would like to meet the Clan Leader of the Ice Clan.

If this request is accepted, those who are not the Clan Leader will not be able to prevent their conversation.

'But if we don't accept it, we'll end up disregarding Mount Hua Sect.'

If it were a few days ago, they wouldn't even care about Mount Hua. But now the story is different. Who dares to ignore the Mount Hua Sect in the current North Sea? 

It was impossible even if the former Clan Leader (So-baek’s true father), not Han Yi-myung, returned.

"…You have to accept it."

Seol So-baek nodded as Han Yi-myung spoke in a heavy voice.

"I will."

Despite Seol So-baek's answer, Baek Cheon did not relax. He was still bowing his head in a greeting manner.

Seeing that, Seol So-baek was clever enough to find out what he had to do.

"As the Clan Leader of the Ice Clan...… I accept Mount Hua Sect’s request."

Only then did Baek Cheon relax and straighten his back.

"Hm."

"Hmm."

Han Yi-myung and Yosa Hon let out a groaning pain without realizing it.

Baek Cheon, who stretched out his body proudly and cast his straight eyes, emanate another sense of power and spirit from that Chung Myung.

"I ask the Clan Leader."

"Wait!"

Yosa Hon shouted out loud.

"It's not just Clan Leader, it's Clan Leader-nim! Spell it right. You're nothing but Mount Hua's Second-class disciples."

He had a dignified voice like an Elder of the Ice Clan. But Baek Cheon didn't blink an eye.

"I'm not here as Mount Hua's Second-class disciple, but as the representative of Mount Hua Sect. Please understand that we cannot show excessive respect."

“What sect gave the Second-class disciple the authority to represent their sect! Isn't that the most arrogant treatment?!"

Yosa Hon's face flushed with anger, but Baek Cheon replied calmly.

"Mount Hua Sect does."

“…….”

Yosa Hon lost what to say and closed his mouth.

"Mount Hua Sect does not limit themselves to their hierarchy in representing the sect. This is the will of Mount Hua’s Sect Leader and the will of the Mount Hua Sect itself, and ignoring this is the same as ignoring the Mount Hua Sect.”

Even Mount Hua's disciples nodded in unison, proving that to be true.

Eventually, Yosa Hon had no choice but to resign and bit his lips.

"Umm……."

“…….”

Baek Cheon's eyes went straight to Seol So-baek.

"Clan Leader.”

At the low call, Seol So-baek gulped down dry saliva.

It was difficult for a young man who had barely reached the throne of the Clan Leader to handle the energy that Baek Cheon was secretly emitting.

It was a matter of course. Baek Cheon was only overshadowed by Chung Myung and Hye Yeon, but he was not lacking enough to be called the world's best rising star if not for them.

Such a man has even been through countless things, gone through numerous battles, and has become stronger, then who’ll question his presence?

"I'll explain what's going on in the North Sea. Seol Chonsang, who was the former Clan Leader of the Ice Clan, assassinated the Clan Leader’s late father and invited Magyo to the land of the North Sea to rule the North Sea Ice Clan by joining hands with them."

Seol So-baek's eyes shook greatly.

No matter how much he lived without knowing Kangho, he couldn’t help but to know what Magyo was.

"Magyo was planning the revival of Heavenly Demon with support from the North Sea Ice Clan. I, and Mount Hua Sect, believe that the disappearance of the inhabitants of the North Sea has something to do with this as well.”

"… The disappearance of my people?"

"Yes."

Baek Cheon's gaze, who answer slowly, sank heavily.

"According to those who have heard the Demonic disciples’ remark, the resurrection of the Heavenly Demon is just around the corner. Elder Yosa Hon has also heard of this, so you can confirm it."

Seol So-baek glanced at Yosa Hon, but he didn't look at him. His eyes were fixed solely on Baek Cheon and Chung Myung behind him.

“When the Heavenly Demon is resurrected, the North Sea will be drowned in blood. In order to prevent such a situation, our Mount Hua Sect fought against Seol Chonsang’s force on the side of the Clan Leader.”

Baek Cheon looked at Seol So-baek with a glow in his eyes.

"Therefore, I beg the Clan Leader. The world is in turmoil.…. No, before that, to prevent bloodshed in the North Sea, we must drive out Magyo’s force who taking position in the North Sea. It is an urgent issue."

Baek Cheon slowly bowed his head slightly again.

"Please make a smart decision."

Seol So-baek seemed a bit perplexed. His alternating gaze between Han Yi-myung and Yosa Hon was shaking all along.

The two, who had been trying to turn a blind eye to Seol So-baek's urging, finally exchanged glances. It was Yosa Hon who spoke first.

"I'd like to say a word to the Clan Leader."

He said without waiting for Seol So-baek's permission.

"It is true that there are now a group of wicked Demons in the North Sea."

Seol So-baek's eyes widened slightly.

"And it is also true that they joined hands with Seol Chonsang to assassinate the former Clan Leader and took over the North Sea."

"What should I……….”

"But!"

Yosa Hon's voice rose.

"The North Sea cannot afford to fight them right now! If we go to war with them, the North Sea alone has to bear all the damage.”

"But…… they're hurting the people of the North Sea."

"Clan Leader-nim!"

Yosa Hon said, looking at the Clan Leader with a cold look in his eyes he had never before.

"You have to be cool-headed."

“…….”

"The damage that the residents are suffering is also regrettable and heartbreaking for me, too. But if the Ice Clan falls, much more people will suffer."

"B- But...….”

"Magyo is not an opponent that the North Sea alone can handle!”

Yosa Hon's voice rang sharply in the Clan Leader’s room.

“I have a strong desire to fight back. However, if we do not see the reality and respond emotionally, the long history of the North Sea Ice Clan may end in the Clan Leader’s era. You have to think realistically and take care of yourself until the reinforcements come from the Jungwon.”

Baek Cheon's eyes narrowed slightly as he listened to their conversation.

“The Elder has already listened to the Demonic disciples’ remarks with us. Are you still saying that?”

"Heavenly Demon's resurrection?"

"Yes."

“How can the dead come back to life!”

“…….”

Yosa Hon raised his voice as if he was dumbfounded and sighed. Then, he talked in a soft voice as if he were conciliating.

“We can’t just trust that absurd statement and risk the fate of the North Sea. If you really want to destroy Magyo, go to Jungwon and lead the reinforcement. Then the North Sea will also risk its life to fight against them."

Baek Cheon smiled and turned away.

"What do you think, Clan Leader?”

"……I……."

Seol So-baek, who looked at Baek Cheon's smile on his face, peeked into Han Yi-myung's eyes. Han Yi-myung's words still sounded more meaningful to him than Yosa Hon's words.

Han Yi-myung, who had been silent for a while, opened his mouth.

"It's not that easy."

Then, he looked at Baek Cheon with a slightly perplexed face.

"Mount Hua’s disciples, don't push the Clan Leader too hard. Wouldn't we be able to find a better way through conversation and discussion?"

Baek Cheon's smile grew a little darker at his words.

"I asked what the Clan Leader thought."

Seol So-baek flinched and trembled. His eyes were shaking here and there.

"I……."

Looking at Yosa Hon and Han Yi-myung with hesitation, Seol So-baek soon spoke weakly.

"…I understand what you're saying, but I can't afford to do that in the North Sea right now…… Therefore, the Mount Hua Sect, please go to Jungwon and lead those who will stop them."

A moment of silence passed.

Baek Cheon unexpectedly grinned and took a bowing posture.

"I understand what the Clan Leader said. I'll try to do that."

There was not even the slightest smile left on his face, which stood up straight after taking a deep breath.

"Elder Yo-nim."

"…Tell me.”

"The Mount Hua Sect will go back to the Jungwon."

"Your injury hasn't healed yet, why already...….”

“When we return, we will report this situation to Shaolin Sect and gather those who will stop Magyo as requested by Elder Yo-nim.”

At that welcome remark, Yosa Hon nodded with delight.

"That's very kind of you."

"Then, without further ado.”

As if he had lost his temper, he quickly dissuaded Baek Cheon.

"Why are you in such a hurry? It would be nice if you could relax a little bit more. So, how long will it take to come back from Jungwon?"

"…What do you mean by coming back?"

"Hm?"

Yosa Hon tilted his head at the unexpected answer.

Baek Cheon looked at him and smiled.

"Mount Hua Sect will never step on North Sea’s land again."

The smile on Yosa Hon's face collapsed in an instant. He was very perplexed that he stammered his word and asked.

"… Wha- What do you mean? Shouldn't you be leading the support of Jungwon?"

"Why should we do that?"

“…….”

Baek Cheon glared at Yosa Hon with supremely cold eyes.

"My Sajil has been hurt."

“…….”

“For the North Sea people who have nothing to do with us, they bled and were injured. When we found out that Magyo was planning the revival of Heavenly Demon, the best option we could do was to abandon the North Sea and return to Jungwon, gather the sects and defend ourselves. But!"

Baek Cheon, who trembled slightly in cold anger, continued.

"That fool didn't do that. The reason is obvious. He said that it is urgent, but in reality, he just couldn’t bear to see the North Sea people dying. He's always like that. His speech and action always not lined up.”

His face, full of anger, was more intimidating than ever.

“Though my Sajil, who has nothing to do with this North Sea, bled and fought for the sake of Righteousness! The North Sea Ice Clan refused to bleed in return.”

"Hey, Dojang!"

"Maybe he'll still try to fight while knowing that. Because that guy was originally like that. But."

The bewildered Yosa Hon tried to say something, but Baek Cheon growled.

"As the Daesahyung of Mount Hua Sect’s Second-class disciple, and as a representative of the Mount Hua Sect Leader, I cannot tolerate that. If he refuses, we'll all go back to Jungwon, even if we have to attack and knock him down. Mount Hua Sect doesn't bleed for those who don't know the value of blood we sacrificed."

The faces of Mount Hua’s disciples were also chilled in unison.

“It is late today, so we will leave tomorrow. Don't worry, we'll do what we have to do when we get back to Jungwon. I hope that the Ice Clan will be filled with glory."

Finished his word, Baek Cheon turned around.

"Let's go."

“…….”

Chung Myung gasped with his mouth open. As if it was not what he wanted.

But Baek Cheon did not relieve his hardened complexion even when he saw him like that.

"Follow me."

"No, Sasuk...….”

"……I'm your Sasuk now, but at the same time, I'm acting on behalf of the Sect Leader. If you respect me even a little bit as your Sasuk, and if you have any respect for the authority of the Sect Leader, don't say anything and follow me."

Only then did Chung Myung shut up.

The rest of Mount Hua's disciples turned around with cold eyes, glancing at Yosa Hon and Han Yi-myung. In the heavy silence, only the sound of their footsteps leaving the Hall echoed.

Soon after they all left the Hall, Seol So-baek, who was sitting absentmindedly, looked back at Han Yi-myung with a helpless face.

"Father……."

Han Yi-myung sigh rang softly in the Hall.

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