Episode 1727 You can’t not lose it. (7)
Shaman’s reception office.
In the middle of the spacious guest hall, overlooked by the statue of King Taesangnogun in the center, there was a wide round table that was not usually there.
A round table was a rare item among shamans who usually valued hierarchy, but no one would have any chance to feel the wonder of the round table.
Because you will be captivated by the faces of those sitting around you.
These are all people who cannot be ignored.
Now that the Gupa Ilbang has become famous and obsolete, the heads of the sects that can be said to represent the world’s political sects in name and reality were sitting around a round table in the shaman’s reception hall.
Since the leader Hyeonjong has not yet arrived, it can be said in a cold sense that the person currently in command of the Cheonwoomaeng is the commander-in-chief, Cheongmyeong.
However, surprisingly, the person in charge of this meeting was the poisonous king, Tanggunak, who gave up his position as vice leader and took on the position of a leader.
“Thank you all for gathering.”
Tanggunak first opened the conversation with a formal greeting.
Since the situation has initially been resolved, it should be an occasion to celebrate victory and praise those who have contributed.
However, the voice of Tanggunak, who was in charge of the meeting, was not bright. It would be fair to say that I couldn’t bear it.
“First of all, I should thank the shaman for giving me his space… … .”
Tanggunak’s gaze turned to the opposite direction.
If we consider his current position as the most important one, the seat opposite him is naturally given to the owner of this sect. But now the person sitting there was someone else.
“The former and current Jang Moon-in said they would like to apologize for not being able to be here due to serious injuries.”
“… … “Umm.”
Tanggunak sighed longer into the empty space sitting across from him.
“I don’t know what words of comfort I should give you.”
“Don’t worry about it. “I am fortunate that my life was saved.”
Even the empty space that speaks like that has lost its martial arts skills.
The damage suffered by the shaman in this battle was indescribable. To the extent that it is questionable whether it will ever be possible to restore the former status quo.
Of course, considering the case of volcanoes, we cannot say that it is impossible, but… … .
‘I don’t know if there will ever be a volcano-like sect in the world… … .’
The shaman must also know this.
Nevertheless, the sky was neat and straight without even the slightest tremor. This seemed quite impressive to Tang Gunak.
If I hadn’t lost my martial arts skills, I would have become a talented person who could compete in the world… … .
“Taesang long sentence… … . No, how is the situation of Jeondae Jang Mun-in…? … ?”
“You will likely need to recuperate for several months.”
A look of humility flashed across Tang Gunak’s face.
If someone had been injured that badly, he would have had to step in and take action, but he was so distracted by Baek-cheon’s injury that he didn’t even have the presence of mind to check on Heo Do-jin’s condition.
“Hmm. I’m a little… … .”
“no.”
Heo Gong, who guessed what he was going to say, shook his head.
“Jang Mun-in’s serious injury was not physical, so you don’t need to worry too much about it.”
Those calm words, although short, contained so much. I couldn’t ask any more questions about Tanggunak either.
He knows it too.
Heo Do-jin miraculously survived, but most of the shaman elders who tried to assassinate Jang Il-so did not return alive. Of course, I can’t say it was a worthless death since I defeated the countless elites of the Battle League… … .
“I dare to make a promise on behalf of the Lord. Cheonwoomaeng will not spare any support for shamans.”
“I’m just grateful.”
Tang Gunak secretly let out a long sigh as he calmly nodded his head into the empty space.
‘It wasn’t a place like this… … .’
It was clearly a victory. Since the intention of the SPA League has been completely defeated, it is unfair to use words other than victory.
Considering the fact that Chun Woo-maeng and the Gu Sect have been losing to that Sapae-ryeon time and time again, this victory at Wudangsan Mountain is close to a monumental event.
But now no one here is happy about that great major. Perhaps it is not just because the shaman suffered great damage.
Tang Gunak turned his gaze and made eye contact with someone.
Jong Yoon.
It’s not that awkward for him to be here. In the past, Hwasan Ogeom often participated in meetings of senior officials, regardless of status or distribution, with tacit consent.
However, the fact that only Yunjong was here was an unfamiliar sight even to Tanggunak, who had been with him for a long time. Yoonjong is here instead of the person who was supposed to fill that position.
“Deputy Jangmun. Mr. Jang Mun of Hwasan… … .”
Tanggunak realized that his tone of voice and gaze must have been a bit awkward and he averted his eyes. At that time, Yoonjong spoke.
“Because he was not feeling well, I had to take his place. It may be vague, but… … “We ask for the understanding of our seniors.”
No one could give a proper answer. It was because I felt like no words were appropriate.
Those who heard about Baekcheon’s situation through stories passed down in a whisper, and sometimes through official recognition, were extremely saddened, but could not muster the courage to offer comfort.
It was because I knew how much sadness even that consolation would bring to those who use the name Hwasan.
Nangung Dowi, oppressed by the silence, hesitated and finally opened his mouth.
“Well, the Baekcheon Dojo… … .”
“It’s not a place where we gather to ask personal questions.”
But when someone suddenly interrupted, everyone’s eyes turned. Cheongmyeong, who was deeply buried in a chair, was staring at everyone with dark, sunken eyes.
“It doesn’t seem like a good idea to gather busy people and waste their time like this.”
“Hmm.”
Tanggunak nodded as if he understood. It’s definitely not a situation where there’s a lot of free time, so you shouldn’t waste time like this.
“first… … Military.”
“yes.”
“Has the current location of Sapaeryeon been confirmed?”
“As I said, we are currently encamped in southern Wuhan and not moving.”
Lim So-byeong, a soldier of the Cheonwoo Alliance, answered in a cold voice.
“infinite… … .”
Tanggunak groaned as if in pain.
Originally, Wuhan, Hubei Province, was one of the regions with the strongest political power in the entire world, and it was a place where the Sapa and others would not even dare to set foot.
The reason is simple. This is because Wuhan is the largest city in Hubei and the place where the influence of the two most powerful schools of thought in Hubei is exerted simultaneously.
However, now that both Namgung of Hefei and the shaman of Yangyang have been defeated, Wuhan has literally become no different from Muju Gongsan.
“Why don’t they take over Wuhan? “You must know that there is no one in Wuhan who can stop them, right?”
In response to Mo Yongwi-gyeong’s question, Lim So-byeong snorted briefly.
“You will find the answer by looking at the person next to you. “You don’t have to ask me.”
Mo Yongwijing looked to the side with a puzzled expression. Pungyeongsingae was sitting with a slightly troubled face.
“Yeah, I see.”
Belatedly, Mo Yongwijing’s face turned slightly red.
It certainly was. It would not be difficult for the SPA League to take over Wuhan, but it would be difficult to completely dominate the large city of Wuhan. From the moment you enter Wuhan, which is full of palaces and people, you cannot avoid the openness of your eyes. Lim So-byeong pointed out that point.
“Jang Il-so is a person who enjoys deceiving others. A person like that would not necessarily want to come into Wuhan, where there is a high risk of having his every move exposed.”
Laughter leaked out from everywhere.
The scale of damage suffered by Cheon Woo-maeng and the shaman is not small. However, the damage suffered by Sapaeryeon was even more severe.
In the meantime, Jang Il-so is still moving and counting everything one by one. As if defeat in this battle wasn’t that big of a deal.
“Damn you… … .”
I was angry, but at the same time I was sick of it. And deep down… … There was even a slight awe mixed in. Suppressed sighs here and there represented everyone’s feelings.
At that moment, Mo Yongwijing opened his mouth.
“It’s not something to be so gloomy about, is it?”
“hmm?”
“Anyway, we won.”
“… … .”
“Of course I know. There must have been many factors and a fluke. The damage we suffered cannot be said to be small. But this makes it clear. No matter how great they are, they are not impossible to deal with.”
Mo Yongwijing’s voice was slightly excited.
He couldn’t help but be excited. Because he is the one who saw with his own eyes the terrible defeat that Shaolin, Panga, and Gong suffered.
As much as the fear I felt from the Sapaeryeon was great, the excitement of winning against them was also great.
“And isn’t the damage they inflicted enormous? Now we have a clear advantage… … .”
“well. “Is that so?”
In response to the sudden question, Mo Yongwi-gyeong looked away awkwardly.
It was Cheongmyeong of the Hwasan Sword Association.
To be honest, Mo Yongwei felt uncomfortable with this young man. He was a young man with a background that no one would normally face, but his position here was such that even Mo Yong and Gyeong-gyeong could not dare to ignore him.
But this time, Mo Yongwijing did not back down easily.
“Was I wrong?”
At least I know that neither he nor Cheongmyeong had much involvement in this battle.
No, in fact, as far as this battle is concerned, Qing Ming may know less than Mo Yong Wei Jing.
“It’s ‘wrong’… … .”
Cheongmyeong, who had been hanging down, slightly raised his body. At that moment, the air in the reception hall became somewhat tense.
“They definitely suffered a lot.”
“… … .”
“Almost half of Hao Wen on the cliff was blown away, and the newly recruited Sun Palace Lord was also seriously injured. “I don’t know, but the damage suffered by the Sun Signs is probably not small.”
Everyone seated nodded.
“There… … They must have used up most of the Sun Palace explosives they had prepared to attack the shaman. That alone can be said to be an enormous contribution made by a shaman. If you look at this point, it is true that complete victory was achieved based on the shaman’s great sacrifice.”
“Isn’t that what I said?”
“yes. “If they did their best.”
“… … “What does that mean?”
Mo Yongwijing’s face showed annoyance. Lee Ja’s way of speaking always gets on people’s nerves in a strange way. Mo Yongwei asked sharply.
“Are you discussing the fact that the defeated army did not directly participate in the battle?”
“… … .”
“Or, the one who came late… … Blood palace? okay. “Are you saying that the Blood Palace’s troops did not join the battlefield?”
“… … .”
“I’m dying of frustration! Hey, talk to me… … !”
“Don’t you know best who was missing, the head of the Moyong family?”
There was silence for a moment. Mo Yongwijing’s distorted face suddenly turned pale.
“ah… … .”
His shaking eyes looked at Cheongmyeong as if seeking confirmation. Cheongmyeong nodded briefly.
“Oh my… … . they… … .”
“What are you talking about, Lady Moyong?”
When Zhongligoo asked with a puzzled look, Mo Yongwijing answered with a stern expression.
“On this battlefield, there were no people using swords. “It was at a crude level at best.”
“What does that mean?”
Isn’t it obvious?
To begin with, the warriors of Sapa rarely use swords. They, who do not regularly maintain weapons, prefer swords that are thick and easy to maintain rather than swords that are thin and easily damaged.
However, Mo Yongwijing’s expression became more and more serious.
“Didn’t I tell you? In Hubei… … “There were unknown inspectors blocking our path.”
Zhongligok’s face also hardened.
“I couldn’t see them. If that many people had been put into Mt. Wudang… … .”
The atmosphere becomes cold.
Those who were slightly excited by the pretense of victory and those who suffered from unknown anxiety were finally able to look at the situation objectively.
“Whether we won this battle or not, that doesn’t really matter.”
Lim So-byeong’s cold voice woke everyone up like cold water.
“What’s important is that they… … . No, what on earth is he aiming for?”
“… … “Tell me in more detail.”
“Why didn’t they send them into this battle?”
Lim So-byeong opened his mouth with a stern expression.
“I have more than one question. There is only one thing that is certain. This has already been proven through numerous experiences.”
“… … .”
“Whether or not our military power is objectively superior to theirs, if we cannot find out what the defeated Jang Il-so, who resigned without a second thought, is aiming for now… … “We will probably witness a terrible hell.”
Cold air passes by everyone.
‘Defeat.’
In this battle he did nothing. However, with his strong presence, he bound the people here and did not let them go even for a moment.
* * *
That night.
widely.
A half-cooled teacup was placed on the table.
“So… … .”
Zhong Ligu looked at Jin Jinlong sitting in front of him with a heavy face.
“Baekcheon… … . “No, I told your brother.”
“That’s right.”
Jingeumryong nodded slowly.
“The thing I said impulsively without discussing it in advance… … .”
“Okay.”
Zhong Ligoo waved his hand as if there was nothing to listen to.
“Sometimes the situation at the time is more important than the procedure. So what did he say?”
“… … Right now… … .”
Jin Geum-ryong was unable to finish his words and quietly closed his mouth. Zhong Ligo smiled.
“You worked hard. Good work.”
“Jangmun-in.”
“We just have to wait and see.”
Jong Li Gok got up from his seat and headed to the window. Through the open window, the moon was visible high in the sky.
“A broken heart is like bitterness.”
He muttered.
“The more you say it’s okay, the more bitter it gets. At some point, I couldn’t think of anything else. In the end, you won’t be able to endure it in silence.”
“… … But this guy is Jin Jin-ryong, no. “It’s 100,000.”
Zhong Ligu glanced at Jin Jinlong.
“That guy… … “This guy is the one who will endure that bitterness.”
Jin Geumryong’s eyes contained two emotions at the same time.
Great sorrow for his younger brother, but at the same time firm faith. A smile appears on Zhongligok’s face.
“That may certainly be true. “He is a great man.”
“… … yes.”
“But you also misunderstood what I said.”
“yes?”
Questions filled Jingeumryong’s eyes. Zhong Ligoo said with a sigh.
“It is not your brother who cannot endure that bitterness.”
As I quietly closed my eyes, my eyelashes trembled. He muttered to himself.
“It would have been the same for me. “Just like you do now.”
midnight.
In a room engulfed in silence, on a wide yard, or on a roof, several pairs of eyes look at the moon in the night sky. Containing each person’s sadness.
oh…
