Return of the Mount Hua Sect - Chapter 258

Chapter 258 Return of the Mount Hua Sect novel – What Opened? (3)

As soon as the monk who was standing in front of the gate of Mount Hua found Hae Bang, he asked.

“Did you finish the work, teacher?”

Hae Bang nodded his head lightly.

“Um, yes. Let’s go.”

“Yes.”

The two men moved from there and began to descend the steep mountain.

“How was Mount Hua?”

“Amitabha…”

Hae Bang, mumbled a prayer and stayed silent with a subtle expression. And then closed his eyes as he said.

“I don’t know what to say.”

The novice monk looked at his expression and asked.

“Is there anything ambiguous about them, teacher?’

“I am a human too, how can I understand everything clearly?”

“Does that mean Mount Hua is a strange place which even teacher couldn’t figure out?”

Hae Bang said,

“It is strange… well. It is different from what I heard. The atmosphere of the mountain and the energy which was felt from within is different. Not a single thing looked like a declining sect.”

“Then the opinion of the public that Mount Hua is reviving isn’t wrong.”

“Yes and no.”

An odd answer.

Hae Bang stayed silent and said.

“It is true that the force of Mount Hua is higher than expected, but it will take a long time for them to restore their past glory. But it isn’t impossible.”

“Can I ask why?”

“Um. I can give three.”

As if organizing his thoughts, he stayed silent and said.

“First, the fact that the martial arts of the sect. those who have mastered the martial art of the sect and those who did not was clear. The elders of the sect did not seem well-versed in martial arts.”

“That is fatal.”

It can be called fatal, but the biggest condition for a prestigious sect is their martial arts.

The martial arts of the sect is what makes a sect prestigious and Mount Hua didn’t have that.

“Second. Because there is no literacy in martial arts, the seniors cannot stand upright, so they cannot achieve anything and have to follow those who achieve. Although self discipline and learning is important, when it comes to martial arts there is a need to have someone who can guide and teach.”

The novice monk nodded.

“And third. Mount Hua may be regaining its name and power but it seems like the strict disciple of the past wasn’t restored. The hierarchy doesn’t stand and the disciple of the sect cannot establish anything, and the name of the Plum Blossom Sword Saint who was once the best in the world will not be recovered.”

After saying that Hae Bang had a sad expression on his face.

‘Unfortunate…’

No matter how much he thought, he couldn’t find a specific answer.

“Then teacher.”

“Um?”

Hae Bang turned his head slightly and looked at the novice monk.

“If Mount Hua can solve all the problems can it resurrect back as a prestigious sect?”

“Solve the problems?”

“Yes. If they can get back the martial arts…”

“Still, it will be impossible.”

Hae Bang shook his head quietly.

“Even if Mount Hua retrieves the lost martial arts of the past, there is no one left in Mount Hua to understand and pass on the martial arts.”

“Can a genius like sahyung maybe exist in Mount Hua?”

“There is no way that there can be two geniuses like him, even if there is one, how long do you think it will take for the genius to understand all the martial arts of Mount Hua and reach a point where he can explain it to someone? When that happens, Mount Hua will have lost it all already.”

“Ah…”

The novice lamented that it was a pity.

“Then it means Mount Hua will never regain its glory.”

“There can be a glimmer of hope if an expert like person who masters the martial arts of Mount Hua suddenly appears. However, Mount Hua has lost all those who should be able to carry its spirit.”

“it is really unfortunate.”

“Amitabha.”

Hae Bang stared into the sky.

“The rise and fall cannot be overcome with human power. It is said that the current Shaolin gains power, but as the sun sets and moon rises there will come a day when even that will decline. Everything is only happening according to the law of nature.”

Hae Bang who said that, shook his head.

“Let’s stop now.”

“Yes, teacer.”

Hae Bag who was walking glanced back at Mount Hua.

‘The rise and fall…’

Now is the time of Mount Hua which was unique, something Hae Bang didn’t see before.

He wondered how far they can go if a great martial arts could be brought in…

But he shook his head.

‘Just a fleeting thought.’

Although there is one in that sect who can rise, there will come a time when that one cannot rise too high. Clearing the mind of Mount Hua, he slowly walked down.

After Hae Bang left, those who remained in the residence of the sect leader kept silent.

Hyun Jong, sat in his seat and mumbled softly as he fiddled with the letter in hand.

“Worldly Murim Competition…”

His eyes were dark.

“What do you think, sect leader?”

Hearing the question of Hyun Young, he closed his eyes and thought. It was a face which looked concerned. And Hyun Jong opened his eyes and looked at the others.

“Who do the elders think? Will participating in this be a boon or bane for Mount Hua?”

Hyun Sang had a troubled face as he said.

“I cannot dare and guess this.”

“Um.”

It was a heavy issue.

This competition they were speaking about will have the sects of all over gather there. and there will be spars?

‘It must mean to show the skills to be verified by the prestigious sects in the world.’

It is a huge opportunity.

But it is also a crisis. If they are disgraced there, then Mount Hua can never reclaim its former glory.

“Hyun Young, what do you think?”

“…”

Hyun Young shut his mouth. It was clear he had trouble expression. Even the Un disciples couldn’t say anything.

“Sect leader.”

Hyun Sang decided to speak up.

“Doesn’t this already mean that we are recognized by the other sects?”

Hyun Young, who was silently listening, frowned.

“it is different from recognition. This is interesting.”

“Right. That would be the more accurate word. Anyway, is there any reason to not participate in it?”

“Um, right.”

Hyun Jong nodded his head.

“Now, Mount Hua should proudly declare its resurrection. If it is the Worldly Murim Conference, it will be the best place.”

Hyun Jong nodded but Hyun Young didn’t seem to agree with it.

“I have a different thought.”

And he said in a cold voice.

“It could be us showing off. Now that Mount Hu came this far, we might be able to put a little more burden on our shoulders.”

“Hmm.”

“But what do we gain from that? Now isn’t the time for Mount Hua to make a name, but to gain stability. Do we really need to participate in such a place and set ourselves up for other sects to see and keep checks on us?”

As he said, Hyun Young glanced at Chung Myung.

“Even now, I’d rather us go to work… this time can…”

The end of his words turned blurred and Chung Myung’s body was trembling. With eyes which had determination to pull out someone’s bone.

“Hmm. Opinions differ and speaking of this, Chung Myung. What do you think?”

Chung Myung, who turned away from Hyun Young’s gaze, answered with a sullen face.

“I don’t think there is any reason to not participate.”

“Uh?”

Chung Myung shrugged his shoulders.

“if things go well, it is good, even if we get embarrassed…”

He raised his head and looked around as he growled out.

“Does Mount Hua have anything to lose?”

At that shameless question, everyone went silent.

“When a person has nothing to lose, he has nothing to be afraid of. But when he starts to gain something, he turns terrified and if afraid of losing what little he has.”

Chung Myung lowered his voice and looked at Hyun Jong.

“Of course, sect leader might want to make a decision after careful thought, but I think that we need to be bold.”

“Did you mean that I was afraid of losing what we have?”

“I didn’t mean that. I just want to ask. What are you hesitating for?”

“Hehe. why am I hesitating…?”

Hyun Jong smiled brightly. And then looked at UN Am.

“Call the disciples.”

“yes!”

All the disciples of Mount Hua were gathered in the training hall.

“What now?”

“I don’t know.”

They were shocked by the sudden call, and mumbled glancing around.

“Someone was said to have come to the sect, is that why?”

“Well. then the sect leader must have something to say.”

’Shh. They are here!“

Three people walked out in front of the disciples of Mount Hua.

Hyun Jong, Hyun Sang, and Hyun Young where there.

Hyun Jong looked at everyone evenly and said.

“Is everyone here?”

“Yes, sect leader!”

Hyun Jong nodded his head lightly.

“We had a monk from the Shaolin sect visit us a whole back. It is said that the Worldly Murim Competition is being held in Mount Song in the near future.”

All the disciples were shocked at it. and Hyun Jong noticed their reactions.

“And it is said that there will be spars for the sect’s disciples. Anyone under the sect can participate. So, 15 from Mount Hua will be able to participate.”

Whisper.

As soon as those words were finished, there was commotion everywhere.

Hyun Jong did not try to stop their whispers and waited for the children to talk.

Waiting for it to subside he said.

“it will be a place where not just the Five Great Sects and the Five Great families will be, but all the influential people of the sects will participate. Even if is hosted by Shaolin, there will not be many who can refuse it. you have to prove yourself in presenceof everyone watching.”

The gaze of the disciples was filled with warmth.

“Can you?”

The Un disciples looked at all the disciples.

If the first class disciples were asked, then they would have had to answer this.

At that time, Baek Cheon, who can be called as their representative, took a step ahead and he said.

“I will prove to the world that plum blossoms still bloom in Mount Hua.”

Slow words.

A soft voice.

But believable.

Hyun Jong smiled and nodded his head.

“Right. Hearing those words put my mind at ease. There maybe some who are anxious, but don’t. I don’t know if you have heard it, but we recovered the old martial arts of Mount Hua. If you can master the 24 Movement Plum Blossom Sword technique in this remaining time… No one in the world can be able to ignore us anymore.”

“yes, sect leader!”

A strange heat filled the eyes of the disciples.

The 24 Movement Plum Blossom Sword technique of the Plum Blossom Sword saint.

No one was surprised as rumors had already spread, but when they heard it directly from the sect leader it amplified the impact.

“It takes around 6 months for the competition. So, all you have to do in the coming time is to train. We will take the fifteen most outstanding ones to Mount Song. Do you understand?”

“Yes, sect leader!”

Hyun Jong nodded his head with a happy look.

“Hyun Sang.”

“Yes.!”

“Teach the 24 Movement Plum Blossom Sword before any other martial arts.”

“Yes, sect leader.”

Hyun Jong nodded with a proud face.

‘Heavens make them show off the sword of Mount Hua.’

The competition is being held at the right time.

As Chun Myung said, Mount Hua has nothing to lose. The world’s perspective will change if they knew that Mount Hua regained their lost technique.

“Your shoulders will be burdened. Me and the elders will do our best to help you, so deal with it with all your heart!”

“Yes!”

The elders declared readily as if they waited for it. the first class disciple who didn’t not regret not participating and the third class disciples who were burning with enthusiasm.

It is a beautiful picture and…

“Then go and practice!”

“yes!”

“hahahaha.”

Hyun Jong and the elders left.

And the Un disciples followed them out. However, the Baek disciples and Chung disciples were unable to leave and stayed silent.

At that time, Baek Cheon walked out and showed at their boarding house.

“That way.”

“….”

And the eyes of the disciples changed.

Their eyes, which were like beasts eyes burning with passion, changed to tearful cows which were being dragged to a slaughterhouse.

“Hurry.”

“… Yes.”

And they rushed to the darkest place, the White Plum Blossom Boarding House where someone was sitting.

Man.

Chung Myung, who was squatting, was chewing on something frowned as he looked at the people in front of him.

It looked like older people playing in the neighbourhood gathered the children.

“Did you hear the situation?”

“… Uh.”

“Yes.”

Spitting the stick from the mouth, he shook his head and got up.

“The Worldly Murim Competition…”

The chill voice spoke. And those who felt it trembled.

“Of course, sect leader will think about what is best for us…”

Chung Myung shook his head.

“But I think different.”

“…”

His eyes were normally maddened, but now they looked bloody.

“Experience? Experience can be gained in other places. Competitions aren’t about gaining experience. It is a place to prove how strong we are! This is a competition! And we will win! Overwhelmingly!”

“…”

“Anyone who doesn’t know that those rotten bastards did to our Mount Hua?”

“W-we do.”

“I was thinking about breaking their heads, but they laid out the path for us. In this competition, I have to unconditionally win the top place and let everyone know about the revival of Mount Hua. Is everyone ready?”

“O-Of course!”

“Yes!”

“Good.”

Chung Myung nodded.

Baek Sang, who was silent, raised his hand.

“Go on.”

“I am asking just in case… just in case.”

“Ask it, don’t waste time.”

He gulped and then said.

“W-what if we lose to another sect in there?”

It was a question everyone wanted to ask but couldn’t. This felt like cold water was poured on their heads.

And Chung Myung smiled.

“Want to know?”

“Ah-no, I didn’t mean we would lose….”

“Really….”

In a gloomy voice.

“…”

Chung Myung bent his head strangely to relax it.

“… want to know?”

“….”

No.

It is better to not know.

The Baek and Chung disciples looked at the sky the same time.

That….

The sky looks so clear once in a while.

Haaa…