Myst, Might, Mayhem novel - Chapter 429
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Chapter 429 Political Situation (2)
The grand conference hall of the Righteous Alliance.
Gathered there were the leaders of the Nine Great Sects and Seven Great Families, who formed the core of the Righteous Alliance.
The martial arts world referred to them as the Seventeen Mighty Rulers[1].
Normally, this meeting would have twenty attendees, including the Alliance Leader, Vice Leader, and Chief Commander. However, only fourteen Mighty Rulers were present at this conference.
The Alliance Leader, Vice Leader, and three Commanders were absent, greeting an envoy from the Imperial Palace. The abbot of Shaolin Temple, who typically abstained from worldly affairs, was also missing. The head of the Sichuan Tang Family, one of the Seven Great Families, was not present either. As for the Namgoong Family, they had yet to elect a new family head after Namgoong Jinβs death at Spiritual Sword Sanctuary.
In truth, this meeting of the Mighty Rulers had been called due to several recent incidents.
After the great battle between the righteous and evil factions in the past, the martial arts world had been relatively quiet for a while.
However, starting with the Domineering Steps incident at Shaolin Temple, the martial arts world had become tumultuous because of one individual. They could no longer simply observe the situation.
βHuh. Elder Jeong, is that true?β
βAmitabha. It is true. Elder Jeong Myeong, who was dispatched as an investigator to Spiritual Sword Sanctuary, confirmed it personally.β
At Hengshan Sect Leaderβs, Elder Jeong Hanβs words, the faces of the Mighty Rulers grew serious.
It was understandable, as they had gathered to discuss the actions of the so-called seventh heaven, the Heavenly Demon, whose behavior was far from righteous.
The fact that Ou Cheon-mu, the sect leader of Spiritual Sword Sanctuaryβa major pillar of the neutral faction and one of the current Seven Heavensβhad sworn allegiance to this individual at such a significant location was shocking.
βHow could this have happenedβ¦β¦β
This was not a matter that could be taken lightly.
The Seven Heavens were considered the pinnacle of the current martial arts world.
For one of the Seven Heavens to submit and swear allegiance to another of the Seven Heavens meant that the balance maintained by the three major factions was beginning to crumble.
Moreover,
βI canβt understand whatβs happening. First, thereβs that mysterious bladesman who killed the head of the Namgoong Family, and then thereβs that strange force that annihilated the disciples of the Qingcheng Sect.β
The head of the Namgoong Family, Namgoong Jinβone of the Eight Starsβand the entire force of the Namgoong Family had lost their lives to a mysterious bladesman.
Although they had heard that this individual was defeated by the Heavenly Demon, the newly emerged member of the Seven Heavens, the appearance of such an unknown master was not good news in the current situation.
βTake a look at this.β
Jin Sokja, the sect leader of the Qingcheng Sect, placed a rubbing on the round table.
It showed a symbol of two parallel lines with a single vertical line intersecting them in the middle.
βIs this the mark?β
In response to Gu Cheolja of the Huashan Sectβs question, Jin Sokja nodded.
βYes. This was the scar found on my sectβs disciples. I donβt know what force left this mark, but they are no ordinary individuals.β
βWhat do you mean by no ordinary individuals?β
βIf my judgment is correct, all of their corpses were killed with a single sword strike, but this wasnβt just any ordinary strike.β
βIf not an ordinary strike, then what do you mean?β
βIt appears to be the Sword Technique of Controlling the Sword with Qi[2].β
βWhat? The Sword Technique of Controlling the Sword with Qi?β
The Sword Technique of Controlling the Sword with Qi was a skill that only supreme masters who had surpassed the wall and reached the pinnacle of the Transformation Realm could perform.
If that was the case, it could only mean that the person who annihilated them was at least on par with the Eight Stars.
Just how many incidents had occurred in this short period?
At that moment, an old beggar holding a faintly green-colored staff spoke up.
βIt seems peace has lasted too long.β
He was Hong Wonseok, the current leader of the Beggarsβ Sect.
Clicking his tongue and speaking nonchalantly, his words prompted Gu Cheolja, the sect leader of the Huashan Sect, to reproach him.
βLeader Hong. How can you say such a thing? Are you suggesting that someone is deliberately causing these incidents to disrupt the peace?β
βSince weβve maintained good relations with the government, there have been small conflicts, but never such major incidents in succession. Do you view this as a simple matter?β
ββ¦β¦β
Gu Cheolja of the Huashan Sect fell silent at Hong Wonseokβs words.
He, too, had to agree inwardly.
One incident might be overlooked, but when multiple events occurred in succession, one could only suspect that some plot or scheme was afoot.
At that moment, someone spoke up.
βBut hasnβt one organization been particularly quiet lately?β
The speaker was Peng Il-hyeon, the head of the Northern Peng Clan.
The Northern Peng Clan had suffered a significant blow to their power and influence due to the incident involving Imperial Concubine Seo at the Imperial Palace, and they were now close to being ostracized, under strict surveillance.
βAmitabha. Clan Leader Peng. Are you referring to them?β
At Elder Jeong Hanβs words, everyone naturally thought of one particular group.
A force that had been unusually quiet lately.
Unlike the Evil Alliance, which had been constantly clashing with others, it was the Heaven and Earth Society, whose leader was rumored to be ill.
βThatβs right. Those who have been laying low until now, but orchestrated the incident with Imperial Concubine Seo at the Imperial Palace.β
βHmm.β
Some nodded at his words, as if finding them reasonable.
The Heaven and Earth Society had been keeping a low profile since the war between the righteous and evil factions, as if conserving their strength.
They couldnβt rule out the possibility that they were involved in these recent incidents.
Seeing an opportunity, Peng Il-hyeon, the head of the Peng Clan, tried to press the issue.
βIf all these incidents are related to the Heaven and Earth Society, and we turn a blind eye to them, it would be even moreβ¦β¦β
However,
βItβs hard to say for certain, isnβt it?β
βClan Leader Hwangbo?β
The one who interrupted was Hwangbo Seong, the head of the Hwangbo Clan, another of the Seven Great Families.
The Hwangbo Clan was particularly at odds with the Northern Peng Clan.
As he stepped in, Peng Il-hyeon couldnβt help but show his discomfort.
βWhatβs so hard to see?β
βOf course, we canβt rule out the Heaven and Earth Societyβs involvement, but if we blow things out of proportion due to personal grudges, that would also be problematic.β
βWhat!β
-Bang!
Peng Il-hyeon slammed the round table forcefully.
However, despite his anger, most of the Mighty Rulers showed little reaction.
Some even had hints of mockery on their faces.
βKuk.β
Peng Il-hyeonβs expression twisted.
He had lost half of his familyβs power due to the incident where the Outer Court Clan Leader Peng Seok-im had attempted to violate Imperial Concubine Seo, and was now under strict surveillance, almost to the point of ostracism.
As a result, his influence was no longer as great as it once was.
Feeling that he had exposed his weakness, Clan Leader Peng Il-hyeon suppressed his anger and spoke to Hwangbo Seong, the head of the Hwangbo Clan.
ββ¦β¦ This is not about personal grudges. Clan Leader Hwangbo, arenβt you the one letting emotions cloud your judgment and denying my words?β
βNot necessarily. Isnβt the Silent Strides, which is responsible for sending spies to the Heaven and Earth Society, under your management, Clan Leader Hwangbo?β
βLeader Hong?β
Silent Strides.
It was an organization known only to a select few within the Righteous Alliance.
These were secretly trained spies, not officially acknowledged by the righteous factions that advocated justice and chivalry, and thus rarely mentioned.
However, this was a high-level conference attended only by the Mighty Rulers who were privy to such information, which is why the leader of the Beggarsβ Sect openly brought it up.
βIf Clan Leader Hwangbo says so, doesnβt that mean he has some information regarding the Heaven and Earth Society?β
βWe received one piece of information, though itβs uncertain whether itβs genuine or disinformation.β
βUncertain information? What do you mean?β
At Leader Hongβs question, Hwangbo Seongβs eyes narrowed.
Recently, he had received information from an unknown source.
As far as he knew, most of the Silent Strides agents infiltrated into the inner circle of the Heaven and Earth Society had lost their lives.
However, a piece of information came through the secret communication network of the outer circle, using a password.
The problem was that the person who sent this password had made contact using the identification tag of a Silent Strides agent who had been deployed to Corpse Blood Valley but was believed to be dead.
βThey claimed to be a hostage brought from the Yeon Mok Sword Manor.β
Half a year ago, the renowned martial arts family, the Yeon Mok Sword Manor, had suddenly announced their withdrawal from the martial arts world.
The reason for this was unknown, but the person who sent the information through the secret communication network identified themselves as a hostage from the Yeon Mok Sword Manor.
Although he was still in the process of verifying this and hadnβt officially announced the information, he said,
βThe information suggested that a major internal conflict is about to erupt within the Heaven and Earth Society.β
βA major internal conflict?β
βCould it be that the condition of the Heaven and Earth Societyβs leader has worsened?β
βIf the uncertain information turns out to be true, that might be the case. Then it would be difficult to assume that those facing an internal conflict are related toβ¦β¦β
-Thud!
At that moment,
Everyoneβs attention turned to someone sitting on the right side of the round table.
There, they saw someone clutching the area around their left eye, sweating profusely and frowning in pain.
It was Danmok Inho, the head of the Danmok Family, one of the Seven Great Families.
βClan Leader Danmok? Are you alright?β
βYou donβt look well, Clan Leader Danmok.β
In response to their concerns, Danmok Inho waved his hand dismissively, then spoke with one eye closed, as if it was uncomfortable.
βAh. I injured my eye during recent training. Please excuse me.β
βOh. If itβs difficult, perhaps you should restβ¦β¦β
βItβs nothing. More importantly, I also have some interesting information to share. Shall we discuss that?β
βInteresting information? What do you mean?β
As everyone focused on him, Danmok Inho slightly raised the corners of his mouth and spoke in a meaningful tone.
βI have information that the seventh heaven, who is the core of this agenda, has started an internal war within the Heaven and Earth Society.β
β!?β
***
At the same time.
In the guest house prepared to receive the envoy from the Imperial Palace.
An unexpected situation was unfolding there.
The high-ranking official who had come as an envoy was lying on the floor with his head severed, and two masters were fiercely clashing swords.
A middle-aged man who had been unsheathing his sword with bare hands created some distance and pointed at his opponent with his left hand forming a sword seal.
Suddenly, a uniquely shaped sword lying on the floor rose on its own and extended, unleashing a sword energy.
-Swoosh!
The opponent caught the hilt of the flying sword energy with the marvelous technique of βRitual of Binding.β
Despite the blue sparks flying from the strong energy, the sword didnβt fall.
-Crackle crackle!
Seeing this, the middle-aged manβs eyes flashed with surprise.
βHeβs catching the sword energy controlled by qi with the marvelous Ritual of Binding?β
This was an extraordinary feat that even he, who had surpassed the wall of walls, couldnβt easily accomplish.
The identity of the middle-aged man was none other than Jeong Hyeon-mun, the leader of the Righteous Alliance.
The man who had caught the sword energy with the Attaching sword technique smirked and said to Jeong Hyeon-mun.
βIs this the famous βIl-hwiβ?β
It was the precious sword created by Ou Cheon-mu, the sect leader of Spiritual Sword Sanctuary.
Looking at the smirking man, Jeong Hyeon-mun, the leader of the Righteous Alliance, spoke with a voice full of suspicion.
ββ¦β¦ Youβre not Wi Takhyeon.β
βWhat are you talking about? If Iβm not Wi Takhyeon, then who is Wi Takhyeon?β
The identity of the man mocking Jeong Hyeon-mun was Wi Takhyeon, the Sword of Fulfilled Ambition and Defiance[3], the vice leader of the Righteous Alliance.
Looking at him, Leader Jeong Hyeon-mun inwardly denied it.
It couldnβt be.
The Wi Takhyeonβno, his sworn brother Wiβwho had been with him for so long would never arbitrarily kill an envoy from the Imperial Palace.
And even though he was one of the Eight Stars, his martial prowess had increased too rapidly.
Leader Jeong Hyeon-mun glanced at Commander Zhuge, who had fallen with his right leg severed, and raised his qi even further.
If he didnβt subdue him quickly, the Chief Commanderβs life might be in danger.
***
As the war had ended, members of the society were clearing the corpses and prisoners overflowing in the square, and the wounded were being urgently moved to the medical ward.
In the main hall on the first floor of the headquarters, where the signboard of the Heaven and Earth Society had been destroyed, all the executives except for the injured had gathered.
Mok Gyeong-un, the leader, was seated on the stone throne in the hall. On the left side of the upper platform in front of him were Ou Cheon-mu, the sect leader of Spiritual Sword Sanctuary, leading the loyal followers brought from outside, including the masked Ma Ra-hyeon, the Subduing-Demon Ja Geum-jeong, and others like Seop Chun and Mong Mu-yak.
On the right side were Axe-Destroying King Ho Tae-gang, Poison King Baek Sa-ha, Shadow Clan Master Hwan Ya-seon, Corpse Blood Valley Master Lee Ji-yeom, and others.
Standing in the center of these executives, right in front of Mok Gyeong-unβs gaze, was a beautiful woman with graying hair who exuded an alluring aura.
She was Chunchu, the highest-ranking executive of the Secret Society.
Despite being a prisoner who had surrendered, Chunchu was looking at Mok Gyeong-un with a relaxed, smiling face.
She was the first to speak.
βI thought youβd be in a hurry, but I guess not?β
She had a good idea of the real objective Mok Gan was aiming for in this war against the Heaven and Earth Society.
Thatβs why she thought the man in front of her would be quite anxious.
She had intended to use this to lead the negotiation, but what was with that inexplicably relaxed demeanor?
Of course, the reason was simple.
It was due to the voice echoing loudly in Mok Gyeong-unβs head.
-Masterβ¦β¦ Itβs me, Go Chan. Master? Master? Can you really not hear me? Iβm possessing Wi So-yeonβs body, but I donβt dare try to escape. Master? No, fuck, I could understand when there was a talisman on the coffin, but now the lid is open and you still canβt hear me? Is this bastardβs ear rotten or what?
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