Return of Mount Hua Sect

look forward to that day (5)

“Hmm.”

Beast Archer Meng So crossed her arms and thought for a moment with a hard face. So she sighed, and then she spoke in a clear voice.

“This is my first time seeing him.”

All eyes were focused on him.

“Everyone has their own way of looking at people, but the first time I see a person, I think of a beast with a similar feeling.”

Tang Gunak looked at Meng So with an intriguing look, recalling the conversation the three had had with Qing Myung before.

“It was. Did you say that the first time you saw me, you reminded me of a Black Panther?”

"exactly. Oh, and a big serpent comes to mind.”

“Hey.”

Meng Xiu glanced at Tang Gun Music and continued.

“Normal snakes are thought to be dangerous because they contain venom, but small snakes raise their teeth just by stepping on them, whereas large snakes seldom show hostility to humans. Even if you tap or hear it, you run away as if it’s bothering you.”

Hyeonjong's eyes, observing Tanggunak, had a strange look in his eyes.

“When the time comes for a snake that was so indifferent to hunting, it catches its prey with agility that is hard to compare with other beasts and devours it whole. And once you’re full, you can relax without hunting for months.”

Tanggunak laughed as if it was funny.

“Indeed, he is still there. So, how was it when you saw Maengjoo?”

“It was like a big bison. The chief bison.”

This was a statement that could be understood without even having to listen to it.

Tang Gunak, who thought that Meng So-sik's determination made some sense, suddenly frowned.

“Didn’t you originally say that the Volcanic Divine Dragon is like a snake?”

“… … A ferocious weasel.”

“… … .”

Strangely, Tang Gunak laughed bitterly at the expression that seemed to have lowered the grade than before.

“That makes sense… … .”

"weasel. ferocious weasel. big very big... … A weasel the size of a house.”

“… … .”

“The toenails are poisoned, and they growl all year round… … .”

“Until there.”

I didn't think I could listen any more.

First of all, I had to sympathize with the weasel as it is an incredibly ferocious animal unlike what it looks like.

At that moment, the smile of Meng-so became a little bitter.

“But, when I see the defeated army this time… … .”

Everyone in the room waited for Meng-so's next words. He was very curious as to what kind of animal Meng-so thought of when he looked at Jang Il-so.

“… … nothing came to mind So I am afraid of him.”

Tang Gunak's expression hardened slightly at Meng So's slightly unexpected remark.

The size of the small cow is the same as the mountain of Tai. Those words were so weak that it was hard to believe that they came out of his mouth.

However, Tang Gunak and Hyeonjong had already guessed and understood to some extent what Meng So would be.

He is a very candid person, and he is not someone who tries to hide his weakness by showing his bluffs. Besides, he only looks stupid because of his large size, but he is a very cool and smart person.

“In some ways, Ilso Jang is like a ferocious tiger, and in other ways like a cunning fox. He is like a venomous viper, sometimes like a giant elephant basking in the sun.”

The man's face contorted slightly.

“Like a peacock adorned with splendor, but like a crocodile hiding in the water and waiting for its prey… … .”

At that time, Cheong-myeong, who was listening seriously, asked Lim So-byeong.

“What is a crocodile?”

“… … Do you want to ask me that now?”

"I do not know?"

"Yes."

“Is it over if you don’t know?”

“… … .”

Im So-byeong's heart now hurt more than his face. Just as he was about to make a loud protest, Hyeonjong opened his axe's eyes and glared at Cheongmyeong. At this, Cheong-myeong shrugged his neck and quickly changed the topic.

“But it’s kind of weird.”

“What do you mean?”

“I didn’t see anything. But looking at what you said, didn’t you see too much?”

Mengso shook his head.

“Parts can be seen. But he didn't fit in with any beast. Because things that cannot be found in beasts stand out so clearly.”

"what is that?"

"craving."

Those who heard Mengso's words nodded with hardened faces.

“Of course, being an animal does not mean that it is not greedy. Sometimes they hunt excessively, they use the weak as a toy, and on the other hand, they do cruel things because there is no law or the Way.”

“It’s poignant.”

“Because that’s true.”

The oath was quiet. The Palace of the Beast is a place where animals are treated as friends from generation to generation, but that does not mean that animals are not worshiped.

“But no beast is as greedy as man. The greed was so great that I couldn't even imagine the size of Jang Il-so. That's so freaking crazy. I've never seen anyone so well suited to the incarnation of greed."

Everyone agreed and nodded their heads. It was only for a short time face-to-face, but Jang Il-so was certainly unusual.

“The incarnation of greed… … .”

Tang dynasty brushed his chin. There was no expression on his face, but his slightly frowned brow seemed to tell all of his complicated feelings.

“I met Jang Il-so once. It was the first time we had a proper conversation, but… … .”

A low voice came out from the mouth of Tang Gunak, who was unlucky.

“The gritty part of Jang Il-so, in my opinion, is that it is unpredictable.”

“… … You said it was a prediction?”

"Yes."

Tang Gunak closed his eyes slowly as he remembered the appearance of Jang Il-so, whom he had met in the past, and this meeting.

“Everyone has a tendency. Knowing this allows us to predict in advance how the character will move when something happens.”

"Well… … . Yes.”

“But in Jang Il-so, that is impossible.”

Tang Gunak looked at everyone with dimly subdued eyes and said.

“I felt it in the past meeting, and when he set foot on the volcano this time… … Jang Il-so's behavior is unpredictable. In other words, no one knows what he will do now that he leaves the volcano.”

“… … .”

A heavy silence fell.

It was really awkward.

A number of complex emotions swept the hearts of those gathered here, but the most important emotion was undoubtedly grievance.

Jang Il-so had something that scratched people's nerves. Something so large that even the leaders of each faction could not ignore it.

“First you have to figure out what the hell he's trying to do. And we have to figure out why he just started moving in earnest.”

After the end of Tang Gunak's words, the eyes of the middle class turned to Lim So-byeong. Because there is no one else who can give some answers to those words now.

Lim So-byeong rubbed his face slowly.

Still, whether it was worth the hard work and bloodshed, the face that looked like swollen dumplings when I came in here has regained its shape to some extent.

“Why now? … .”

Lim So-byeong, who had been thinking quietly, shook his head.

“There seems to be a difference of opinion in this area.”

“Can I ask what that means?”

"Well… … .”

Im So-byeong pondered for a moment as if choosing his words, then looked at everyone.

“As you all know, there was a long conflict between the peoples and the green forest.”

"Yes."

“But it was just a superficial relationship. Neither the peoples nor the greenery had any intention of devouring each other completely. Green Forest just needed an external enemy for its internal crackdown, and all nations just needed an opponent to fight against.”

“Why?”

Lim So-byeong explained in a calm voice.

“Imagine if all peoples destroy and merge the greenery. So what will happen?”

“The balance of Shinjuo Pae will collapse.”

“Then who will move?”

Hyeonjong's eyes narrowed as he listened.

“The old file room and the five generations.”

"Yes. Exactly.”

It would be impossible for anyone to fully understand and guess Jang Il-so, but in any case, Lim So-byeong was able to guess why he did this.

“In a calm lake, even a small pebble can cause a big ripple. Although the world of Sapa and the world of factions are different, all peoples have become too big and strong to live without being intertwined. If we were to expand our power here, it would inevitably be offensive to them.”

“But… … In such a situation, did Cheonwoomaeng arise?”

"Yes."

Lim So-Byeong's eyes darkened slightly.

“Perhaps the one who welcomes the opening of Cheon Woo Meng the most in the world is none other than Jang Il-so. If you set a fire in the quiet forest, you will immediately notice it. But who cares about setting a burning forest on fire?”

“… … .”

“Whether a hero or a hyo-woong is born in difficult times. In other words... … .”

Lim So-byeong said with cold eyes.

“It means that Hyo-woong, who was not born in difficult times, has no choice but to rot in a peaceful world. For ordinary civilians, this is fortunate, but for someone like Jang Il-so, it will be truly terrible.”

"huh."

A low snort sounded in Lim So-byung's ear. it was clear

It was rude to snort the King of Nokrim while he was talking, even considering the relationship between the two. But… … .

“… … Things you don't know what chaos is.”

Those who felt the darkness in the sneering remarks that followed did not even think of blaming the rudeness.

“Great.”

Lim So-byeong, who had been lost for a moment, coughed briefly and continued.

“If it is the purpose of Jang Il-so, there will be only one. Make the fire bigger. And it drives the world into chaos. To create a world where he and everyone else can go crazy.”

“… … .”

“It is difficult for me to guess by the means.”

“Hmm.”

Tang Gunak nodded his head slowly.

“The existence of Cheonwoomeng… … And he meant that he thought that showing himself to the Chunwoo Meng would help aggravate the chaos.”

"Yes. In my opinion, yes.”

"confusion. It's confusing... … .”

That makes sense. No, that would be almost certainly true. The biggest worry was that Jang Il-so could not find a clear purpose for visiting Hwasan, but if his purpose was to cause confusion, his actions are also understandable.

"if… … .”

"Yes."

Lim So-byeong knew what Tang Gun-ak was going to say in advance and answered.

“I will do something more. certainly."

“… … .”

“It will only add to the confusion and try to do something with it. If it is Jang Il-so.”

“Ummm.”

Tang Gunak nodded with a dark face and glanced at Qingming.

'That's strange.'

Normally, he would have already yelled a few times before the conversation even progressed to this point, but strangely, he didn't give any special opinions.

If it were anyone else, I would think that it would be silent in consideration of the face of the gathered people, but where did Cheong Myung say such a greeting?

“Volcano Divine Dragon.”

"Yes?"

“What do you think?”

“Ummm.”

In the end, when Tang Gunak asked for a hint, Cheong-myeong crossed her arms and spoke sullenly.

“Well, I know that the yangban who does what he does or what he does is not an ordinary guy… … .”

"Well?"

“What do you need to worry about so much?”

“… … .”

“I have all the answers in the conversation we have now. It means that he needs Cheonwoomeng.”

"Yes?"

“You need confusion. Doesn't that mean that there is a need for a situation where the old file room or the five generations can't do their best on the Sapa side?"

“… … yes.”

“Then he won't disturb Chun Woo Meng, at least for a while. From the point of view of him, the bigger he is, the easier it is to achieve his goal. Then it happened.”

“… … .”

Tang Gunak, whose pulse was slightly relaxed in an instant, stared blankly at Cheongmyeong.

This young Taoist once in a while makes the point too obvious. A core that is obscured by an obscure fog.

Lim So-byeong looked at Cheong-myeong and asked.

“Is that all?”

"Yes?"

His eyes were shining strangely.

“I think once in a while, he hides what he really wants to say. Are you really not paying attention because you don’t think Jang Il-so will be a problem for the time being?”

“… … .”

“Or is there something else that you really care about?”

Qingming let out a sigh.

So-Byeong Lim was not the only one who had such a thought. Cheongmyung's taste buds at the pouring eyes as if asking questions.

“Well, now is the time to talk.”

Cheongmyung looked at everyone once and opened his mouth.

“Heaven is coming.”

His expression, manner, and voice were all too calm. He didn't waver, as if he was talking about a fact that had already been decided.

So he felt rather terrifying.

“… … Heaven?”

Tang Gunak looked at him with a slightly puzzled face.

“What now… … .”

“It's still my opinion, but it's almost certain. Heaven will surely return.”

Unable to even get excited about anything, the face of the Tang Gun-eak turned blue in an instant. And his hand started to tremble.

The name Cheonma seemed to clearly show just how great of a painter he was to powerful people.

Qingming spoke softly, as if talking to himself.

“Then you will know.”

“… … .”

“What is the real confusion? What is the real turmoil? and… … .”

The shadows on his face grew even darker.

“What is real fear.”

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