Chapter 164: Now I Will Live According to My Will (2)
Heat rose for a long time in Mount Hua, which had been filled with silence. This was because the Mount Hua Sect’s main training hall was filled with martial artists and they were practicing.
The elders of the Martial Alliance who were watching this were very serious.
There were twelve of them sitting across from each other at a circular stone table, and they were giving off a force that overwhelmed everyone.
Elder Mu-jin of the Shaman sect smiled at the timid young Taoist monk.
“Thank you for willingly providing this place as a training ground.”
“No, Elder. If you can help us rebuild our sect in the future, I will cooperate as much as I can.”
Among the survivors of the Mount Hua wave, he was the person with the highest distribution. He was one of the Maehwageomsu who escaped disaster while dispatched to the Martial Alliance, and was serving as a temporary general.
Elder Mu-jin nodded and spoke to the audience.
“Anyway, what do you think of the results?”
“We only made a few changes to form, but the changes have definitely become more unpredictable and difficult to predict. The Sword Master’s judgment was right.”
The elders of the Martial Alliance were having a heated discussion.
Mo Yong-hu, the representative of the Five Generations, spoke softly.
“He has already left the powerhouse. He himself said not to call him Sword Saint anymore, but it is better to treat him as a general of the government. There is no good in hurting people’s feelings for no reason, right?”
“I know very well. It is an unwritten rule not to mention the past in front of him. Now, he is known by the nickname ‘Invincible Demon Sword.’”
Everyone nodded as if in agreement.
At that time, Jang Mun-in of the Kunlun Sect cleared his throat and changed the topic.
“Hmm! Anyway, the elites trained here will support the true martial arts faction against the Divine Demon. The problem lies after that. It is questionable whether the martial arts group will be able to continue to exist in the next generation.”
Jang Mun-in of the Cheongseong Sect nodded and agreed.
“I think the same thing. Our power and power are getting weaker and weaker. The balance of power has already collapsed, so once the war is over, we will not leave the Martial World in the coffin.”
“He’s still openly practicing magic in front of us, and there’s no law preventing him from doing so.”
It was talking about gunners in Guard Battalion who were learning horsemanship.
Since they also belonged to the military, they had no choice but to pretend not to know even though they knew.
“What should I do if I come here?”
Everyone’s eyes were focused on Shaolin’s leader Jeongmyeong.
The Martial World lord was elected by vote once every three years, and Bangjang Jeongmyeong was a highly respected figure who served three consecutive terms.
“Amitabha Buddha. Theravada could only think of one way. Sir, please explain.”
The head of the room, Jeongmyeong, put her hands together towards the woman across from him. It was Zhuge Suyeong, a soldier of the Martial Alliance.
“You are all well aware of the current situation. That is why I can tell you with certainty: If a supreme being is not born in the next generation’s political faction, the era of martial arts will come to an end.”
This was the part that everyone agreed on.
After the Great War, the Martial Alliance, whose strength was weakened, was reduced to being a watchdog of the government military. In ordered to regain its former prestige, a supreme being was needed to lead the martial arts group. But was that easier said than done?
Jang Mun-in of the Cheongseong Sect broke the silence and asked.
“Seeing the soldier say that, I guess that means there is some kind of solution?”
“Of course there is.”
“Hehe… hurry up and tell me.”
She took a deep breath. Then he looked around the audience with a flushed expression.
“It is to select one of the most qualified members from each sect and teach them the best season of each sect. Afterwards, if their internal skills are improved with elixirs, and the best members of the Martial Alliance serve as teachers and guide them, a warrior who can overwhelm the world will be born.”
Jang Mun-in of the Cheongseong Sect asked back with an expression of bewilderment.
“Are you saying we should just give up the Ascension Martial Arts of the Four Masters?”
Jeongmyeong, head of Shaolin, put her hands together and answered on his behalf.
“Amitabha Buddha. How can we force that? It only applies to the factions that want to participate. If we don’t do this, we won’t be able to continue our legacy.”
“Then what will the Shaolin Temple offer?”
“No matter which child is elected, we in Shaolin will pass on the Dharma Station view.”
Everyone’s eyes widened as if they were torn apart.
What was the Dharma Station Sutra? Isn’t this a martial arts secret left behind by the Bodhidharma master, and was it a world-class skill that only long-time scholars can master in Shaolin?
“Ji, did you say it’s near Dharma Station?”
“How could a Hinayana dare tell a lie in front of the Buddha? Please tell me which sect we agree with.”
The fact that the head of Shaolin even mentioned the name of Buddha meant that he would never change his mind.
Everyone’s faces were full of concern.
There were children in each shrine who received attention. If a monk produces the best talent, he or she will become the sect with the best masters in the world and receive infinite honor.
However, since Shaolin mentioned the reverse view, other sects also had to come up with new techniques to match it.
Jang Mun-in of the Jeomchang Sect looked at Zhuge Suying with a flushed face.
“I understand the purpose. Please explain in more detail so there are no misunderstandings.”
“After two years, we would like to hold a martial arts competition to determine the best skills. There is no limit to qualifications. However, in order to learn multiple new skills at the same time, there must be no stagnation in the body, so the age must not exceed 15.”
Mo Yong-hu looked at Elder Mu-jin, whom he was acquainted with. He held the title of the best swordsman of the shaman and was a powerful figure in the current shaman faction.
– What do you plan to do with the Independents?
Mu-jin responded as if he had been waiting for Mo Yong-hu’s message.
– I heard that there was a child in Shaolin who was born with the musculature of the Diamond Body. Perhaps the leader believes in the child and was doing this.
– Isn’t there a genius child among shamans who completed the Taegeuk 18 swords at the age of nine?
A look of surprise was evident in Mu-jin’s eyes. I didn’t know he would understand that far.
But there was information he also knew.
– I heard about the fourth son of the head of the family. It was said that they have been trained with various elixirs since birth, and have an internal strength that exceeds 1 level at the age of ten.
– When to do it… … .
It wasn’t just these people.
Everyone was growing at least one secret weapon in preparation for the next generation. And Commander Jeongmyeong’s offer was such a sweet temptation.
At that time, the Ark of Openness, who had not said a word until now, burst into meaningful laughter.
“Hehe, our clan cannot be left out in this matter, can we? We will have to convince the elders, but in our clan, we will pass on the Eighteen Dragons of Heavenly Dragons to the winner. However, it is on the condition that other clans also present their best feasts.”
Everyone gaped.
The Hangryongsip8jang was nothing less than the pride of openness. It was a one-man martial arts technique that was passed down as a top secret only to the Ark of Openness. The fact that Ga Gye chose this may be because he was confident that the best writing will come out of his writings.
His expression seemed full of pride.
Director Jeong Myeong of Shaolin, who mentioned the area near Dharma Station earlier, looked a little nervous.
But it was still too early to be surprised.
“Our shaman would like to participate on the condition of teaching Taegeukhyegeom. However, since this is a matter that cannot be decided on one’s own, we will inform you after discussing with Jang Mun-in, who was unable to attend today.”
Jang Sam-bong, the founder of the Shaman faction. This sword method he created contains the techniques of Taegeuk, and it was known that if you understand all the five principles, there was no one who can compete with you.
In the current martial arts world, only the shaman’s first sword, Elder Mu-jin, was learning this sword technique, and he has not yet achieved greatness.
A world-changing feat that was mentioned one by one. Just hearing this made the headed of each faction swell with excitement.
But both eyes were stained with greed.
“As you know, our Kunlun sect’s new skills were put to use a long time ago. If I can qualify for participation instead, I will bet the sect’s only treasure, the Bulmun Xuesam.”
It was an elixir that grew only once every five hundred years at the top of Kunlun Mountain. It was known that taking it would give you great strength.
Room leader Jeongmyeong put her hands together and looked around the audience.
“I think Theravada is sufficient. What are your opinions?”
Representatives of each faction that had previously expressed their intention to participate nodded.
Everyone was confident that the disciple promoted by their recluse would achieve victory. Coincidentally, there was also a need for elixirs to be given to the disciples who were to be elected.
“I agree.”
“I agree.”
Everyone here took pride in their clan.
Of course, the young scholars of the Mount Hua Sect and Central Sect, who had previously been wiped out, remained silent.
And one more. Amifa’s long story about the Geumjeong incident remained. Everyone’s eyes were focused on her.
“Why is it that you don’t say anything?”
“If you are the front line of Amifa’s fire, you are fully qualified.”
Bulgwang Ilseonji (Buddha Light One Line Control). It was a local law that boasted the greatest power across political factions. But her concerns were something else.
“I wish I could make it more clear. All factions must first write a pledge to accept the results.”
There was a certain confidence in the Geumjeong incident. This was because there was a young nun in Emei who was gifted with tremendous talent.
At the age of eleven, he was a child with natural talent that surpassed that of his first disciples.
Soldier Zhuge Suying nodded and responded.
“Don’t worry about that. We will guarantee it on the honor of our family, the Zhuge Family. If there is a sect that does not keep their promise, they will not only be excluded from the Martial Alliance, but will also be designated as martial artists.”
Everyone was acknowledging the military’s ability to handle things. Therefore, no one had any doubts about its authenticity anymore.
The elders of the Martial Alliance who participated here were each letting their imaginations run wild.
After a while.
“It looks like a guest has arrived.”
With someone muttering, everyone’s eyes focused on one place.
A group of people were approaching the side of the training ground.
So-mu and Il-gwang. And they were Hyeonjeong and Cheong-hae, members of the Mount Hua Sect.
“It’s late, I’m So-mu of the Chungmu Guard.”
Most of them were familiar people. However, So-mu’s expression did not change at all, as if it was their first time meeting.
The elders of the Martial Alliance stood up from their seats and handed the gun to their faces.
“Thank you for accepting the invitation. Please eat inside.”
Soldier Zhuge Shuying took the lead and guided them.
Yangheogak of Mount Huapa.
At this place where guests were served, a tea table was prepared in advance.
Although it was a short distance, there was a sense of awkwardness throughout the trip.
In particular, Hyeonjeong and Cheong-hae, who followed along, were barely able to breathe. Before he became a government official, weren’t he the second and third greatest disciples of the Mount Hua Sect? I was walking with the legendary beings of the martial arts world that I couldn’t even make eye contact with.
I couldn’t help but feel my heart pounding. The two were busy talking over the phone.
– Hyeonjeong’s execution, I guess these people were the elders of the Martial Alliance. That person must be the shaman’s first sword, right?
– I think so. It’s really amazing… … . All of them were at a level that cannot be guessed.
– But Il-gwang was also really great. You don’t feel intimidated while walking with them, right?
– That guy just has no idea.
– haha. That’s my opinion too. But isn’t there something strange?
– what… … ?
– Don’t you think everyone was watching our captain?
Upon closer inspection, something seemed unnatural. Aren’t they all the headed of huge sects who must be full of pride? But most of them had stiff faces. He looked as if he was nervous.
– Was our captain’s reputation like this? But that person… … .
Hyeonjeong trailed off without sending a message. This was because I spotted a familiar figure at the end of the procession. It was only now that I noticed it because it had so little presence compared to other characters.
At that time, Cheong-hae urgently sent a message with startled eyes.
– Isn’t Myeong-un the Elders?
He was a great disciple of the Mount Hua Sect and had outstanding skills among the plum sword swordsmen.
– that’s right. But why were you pretending not to notice us?
I couldn’t guess why. There was just an unknown feeling of uneasiness remaining somewhere in my chest.
When they arrived at their destination, So-mu turned his head and looked at them.
“You guys can go in too, because you’re qualified.”
Among the Wolf Fang members, Hyeonjeong and Cheong-hae, who were the most outstanding in martial arts, had the rank of centurion. Nevertheless, they reflexively waved their hands. This was because it was too burdensome to sit with long-time writers.
“Oh, no.”
“Well, we’ll wait outside.”
So-mu, who was looking at them, nodded as if he understood.
“Now that I think about it, it’s been a while since I’ve been here. It’ll be a new experience, so I’m taking a look around.”