Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 1208. Now the Sect is Running Properly! (3)
Editor: Hoamzz
Co-Translator: Xoxo
“Eurachaaaaaaa!”
Kagagagagang!
Tang Pae's eyes twisted in pain. It was because the wrist that had blocked Tang Zhan's sword was throbbing. Tang Pae glanced at the tip of his sword, which was still trembling, and spoke.
"....Somehow, your strength is overflowing?"
“Hohoho, that’s only natural, Hyung-nim.”
“Natural?”
“Look. Hasn’t Baek Cheon Dojang finally risen to the position of acting sect leader of Mount Hua?”
"...I wonder if there is anyone in Heavenly Comrade Alliance who doesn't know that, but what does that have to do with your vitality?"
"You're too late to realize...."
"Huh?"
Tang Zhan said with a meaningful expression.
“Up until now, there have been young leaders in Heavenly Comrade Alliance, such as Namgung Sogaju and Seol Gungju, but Baek Cheon Dojang is clearly different.”
“....What’s different?”
"It's the first time the previous generation has passed down the position while still in good health."
Tang Pae tilted his head when he heard that.
"And what does that have to do with your vitality?”
“Aigoo, how can someone destined to be the gaju be so slow to catch on? This incident is not simply the change of the sect leader of Mount Hua Sect. It is the beginning of a generational change throughout the entire Heavenly Comrade Alliance.”
“Huh?”
Tang Pae squinted his eyes as if asking what nonsense this was. Then Tang Zhan burst out laughing.
“If something similar had happened in another sect, it would have just ended as an internal matter, but what happened in Mount Hua doesn’t just stop there. Perhaps the other sect leaders can’t help but think about the next generation now.”
In other words, standing out at a time like this is crucial! If you do well at these times, you can catch Gaju’s eye and land a high-ranking position in no time!”
Tang Pae, who had been listening blankly, spoke with a sour expression.
“Zhan.”
"Yes?"
“...Stop talking nonsense and just focus on what you're doing."
"Hyung-nim."
"What?"
“Just look around you. Who’s not catching on to the situation here?”
"Huh?"
Following Tang Zhan's nod, Tang Pae glanced around.
"Eyaaaaaaa!"
"Take thiiiiss!"
Hidden weapons, loaded with excessive… no, way too much internal energy, were flying fiercely through the air.
Of course, it’s good to put your heart and soul into a sparring match, but…
'Their eyes are totally crazed, their eyes.'
Anyone could guess their ulterior motives just by looking at those wide-eyed, crazed stares. The voice of Tang Zhan, who was at a loss for words, reached Tang Pae's ears.
“Well… I guess Gaju may not have any particular intentions, just as Sogaju thinks. But... can he really ignore them when everyone is acting like this?"
Cold sweat broke out on Tang Pae's forehead.
'These lunatics....'
It seemed they had collectively lost their minds.
"Aaaah! This bastard is really stabbing with his throwing knives?"
"The one who couldn't dodge is at fault!"
"Alright! Let's see what you've got!"
Tang Pae, astonished, looked at the scene before him and abruptly turned to leave the training ground.
“Where are you going?”
"If I stay here, I think I'll go crazy too."
“Give up and just accept it, Hyung-nim.”
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Tang Pae, who had hurriedly left the training ground with a tired face, encountered a familiar face as soon as he turned the corner. Seeing the other person’s expression, he felt a strange mix of comrade-in-suffering and awkwardness.
“You too?”
"…Looks like Tang Family isn't any better."
Namgung Dowi and Tang Pae stared at each other and let out a deep sigh. Their positions as sogaju were the same. In private, they were like brothers and were quite close.
“This damned alliance... there’s not a single peaceful day."
“You can say that again.”
"Is it the same in Namgung?"
"As you know, I’ve been focusing all my efforts on stabilizing the family after the Plum Blossom Island."
"Right."
"So... I haven’t been able to properly fill the positions once held by the elders who passed away..."
Tang Pae closed his eyes tight. He could roughly guess how the situation had unfolded.
"Suddenly, these guys are waving swords in front of me, stopping in the middle of eating to draw swords and spar, and practicing while shouting in the middle of the night..."
"...Sounds worse than us."
"Tang Family seems doing better."
"We don’t have any vacancies to fill... but who knows? Gaju might be dealing with something different."
The two sighed deeply again.
“It’s not a bad thing.”
"Right. It's a good thing."
In fact, from the perspective of someone leading a sect, it was a welcome sight to see the disciples training with passion and putting themselves forward.
"…But it'd be nice if they were a bit less extreme."
“That’s what I’m saying.”
The problem was that these guys had no sense of moderation at all.
In fact, neither Tang Family nor Namgung Family used to be like this.
Due to the nature of Tang Family that deals with poison and hidden weapons, the disposition of the sect itself was closer to being cautious and calm. And Namgung Family, as expected from a representative family of Righteous path, is a place that symbolizes seriousness.
“This is all......”
“Because of Mount Hua.”
The two sighed together for the third time. There was probably no one who understood each other's frustrations better than these two right now.
"So, are you also on your way to escape?"
"Huh? Escape? No, I'm on my way to the training ground."
“......were you escaping?”
“Ahem. It's not like that. If Namgung is training, may I not also observe and learn?"
“....I see.”
Namgung Dowi gave Tang Pae a slightly suspicious look, which Tang Pae pretended not to notice as he quickly picked up his pace.
"...It's this way."
“Oh! I know!”
As they headed toward the empty lot on the opposite side of the manor, many things entered their field of vision. The Ice Palace warriors spewing cold energy and swinging swords, the Beast Palace disciples stripped to the waist and showing off their bulging muscles even in broad daylight...
'They're the same.'
'Same kind.'
At this point, couldn't they all just merge into one sect?
They may learn different martial arts, but they're all equally abnormal.
As the two of them shook their heads in disbelief, they suddenly noticed a strange scene.
"Huh?"
Both of them tilted their heads at the same time.
Namgung Family's swordsmen, who should have been in the midst of training by now, were huddled together, peeking toward the training ground.
"...What are they all doing now?"
“Huh? So- Sogaju!”
The swordsmen were startled and turned to look at Namgung Dowi.
"You said you were going to train?"
Namgung Dowi asked in a puzzled manner. The reason he didn't get angry even after seeing them wasting time, despite having gone to train first, was because their enthusiasm as they headed to the training ground had been tremendous. Clearly, they had the spirit to instantly slay a dragon if it appeared and cook a stew out of it...
"We, we can't go in there."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
“It’s a bit hard to explain. Sogaju has to see it for yourself......”
Namgung Dowi tilted his head and pushed through the crowd. The moment he poked his head towards the training ground.
"Kkhwaaaaaak!"
Kuung! Kuung! Kuung! Kung!
Something flew from the front and crashed into the ground consecutively, then collapsed miserably. Namgung Dowi, who confirmed the identity of the thing that collapsed, no, the person that collapsed, shouted in shock.
“Jo- Jo-Gol Dojang!”
Jo-Gol, who had passed out with his eyes rolled back, was frothing at the mouth.
“Is, is he dead?”
“I think so?”
"N- No, what is this..."
The flustered Namgung Dowi abruptly raised his head. Then he saw.
The sight of the sword warriors from Mount Hua Sect, the strongest force in Heavenly Comrade Alliance, now recognized by the world, lying sprawled out in utter defeat. And in the midst of the survivors who barely made it out alive, stood a colossal presence of evil.
'He- Heavenly Demon...?'
No, that couldn't be.
Right now, the sword warriors of Mount Hua probably wished they were facing Heavenly Demon instead. Anything would be better than dealing with the crazed person in front of them.
"...What?"
The crazed person’s eyes rolled back and his mouth opened. It was as if pure white steam was leaking out through his slightly parted lips.
"...Martial Hall Head Eldeeeeeeer?"
"......"
"Who's becoming Martial Hall Head Elder?"
The disciples of Mount Hua glared at each other, nearly having a seizure.
'Which bastard was it?'
'Who mentioned Martial Hall Head Elder in front of that madman?'
'I’ll kill him! I swear I’ll kill him!'
Just as there's no use in blaming a raging typhoon, and no point in resenting a downpour, it's meaningless to blame that person for going berserk.
It would be more productive to figure out what caused him to go berserk.
But unfortunately, the one responsible for driving this human-shaped disaster to madness was already unconscious after receiving a blow to the chin.
“Martial Hall Head Elder? Martial Hall Head Eldeeeeeeer?"
"......"
"If the acting leader is in that state, at least you guys should come to your senses! You Taoist bastards are so blinded by ambition!"
Of course, what he said wasn't wrong. However, the fact that it was Chung Myung who said those words made everyone feel miserable.
“You shitheads are determined to completely destroy Mount Hua Sect. What? Who's becoming Martial Hall Head Elder? Who? You guys?"
There are naturally many things they want to say. But who would be able to confidently say what they want to say to Chung Myung, who overturned his eyes and had a complete breakdown?
It was the very moment when everyone was about to give up.
“Uh, that’s.... Chung Myung-ah....?”
Yoon Jong raised both hands to show that he meant no harm and put on an awkward smile. He approached Chung Myung cautiously, as if reaching out to an angry cat.
“I, I don’t think Sasuk had any ill intentions. It just naturally came up while they were seriously thinking about the future of the sect.... That’s.... Oh, right. That’s right! Depending on how you look at it, it's a good thing, right? Right?"
"So, now... put down that sword, and let’s talk it out, yeah?"
'Well done! Excellent, Yoon Jong! You’re shining!’
‘As expected from the future sect leader!’
It was when everyone was cheering for Yoon Jong with their eyes shining with hope.
"...A good thing?"
“Yeah, that’s right. A good thi....”
Kuuuung!
Thud.
“Aigoo, Yoon Jong-ahhhhh!”
"How did he go down in one hit?"
Even the most virtuous Taoist who could guide a criminal to the path of Righteousness couldn’t possibly calm a demon who’d risen from the depths of hell.
Yoon Jong twitched and convulsed as he lay on the ground. A cloud of white steam rose from his head.
"Dongryong became the acting sect leader now, and you say it’s a good thiiiiing?"
Chung Myung rebuked, rolling his eyes so much that the whites were visible.
"Alright! I'll make sure to teach you guys what a good thing really is today!"
“Hiiiiikkk!”
“Run! Quickly!”
“Where are you going, you little shits!”
Cheongmyeong charged at them like a thunderbolt. But at that moment.
“Hey, this rascaaaaal!”
A loud shout was heard, and out of nowhere, Hyun Jong came running with his beard fluttering!
"Sect Leadeeeeeer!"
“Aigoooo, Sect Leader! What took you so long!”
"That bastard did it! That bastard!"
Hyun Jong ran straight to Chung Myung, passing by the disciples who were complaining in unison, and caught him by the ear with a dazzling grappling technique. (금나수 (擒拿手))
"Ow! Ouch! Sect Leader! My ear! My ear!"
"You little rascal! Follow me!"
"Aaaah! Sect Leader! My ear is going to fall off! My ear! Ouch! Ouch!”
"Then follow me!"
Dragging Chung Myung by the ear, Hyun Jong pulled him away.
Tang Pae, who had been watching the entire scene as if it were a play, spoke in a dazed voice, half out of his wits.
"....Sogaju."
"Yes?"
"...When was our departure?"
"Today... It's tonight."
"Right. That’s right."
The two people looked at the distant sky in silence and muttered softly.
“Stay strong.”
"...Yes."
On the way to Hainan, the biggest enemy might not be Evil Tyrant Alliance. The two newly realized that fact.
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