Sichuan Tang Family.
A cold voice came from Lord Hall, who was in charge of world affairs for such a prestigious family that had ruled Sichuan for hundreds of years.
“So.”
The head of the Tang Family.
Tang Gun-ak spoke quietly and emotionlessly.
“You were beaten by Mount Hua and returned without doing anything?”
“…Yes.”
“Not the famous Mount Hua Divine Dragon, nor the Righteous Sword……to Sahaesanghweda’s second son?”
“Yes.”
Tang Gun-ak’s eyes shook.
“Do you understand what this means?”
“I know.”
Then, Tang Pae, Sogaju (소가주) of Tang Family, who is also Tang Gun-ak’s right-hand man, said.
“My knees are too stiff for this.”
Tang Zhan gave Tang Pae a brief glance before returning his gaze to Tang Gun-ak.
On the other hand, Tang Pae continued in a cold tone, as if he had no intention of getting away with it.
“You are a direct descendant of the Tang Family and the Lord’s son.”
“….”
“But you returned after being beaten by that Jo-Gol; don’t you know what will happen if the Sichuan people find out?”
“I know.”
“Everyone will be pleased, and there will be people who implicitly believe that the Sichuan Tang Family is no longer a big deal; then, there will be people who rebel against our family and attempt to collude with a foreign force.”
Tang Zhan slightly lowered his head.
“You’re not an idiot who can’t even guess that this little thing can cause that kind of situation, are you?”
“……Of course, Hyung-nim.”
“In a public place, no less.”
“Of course, Sogaju-nim.”
Tang Pae stated bluntly and coldly.
“How do you intend to accept responsibility for all of this? With one mistake, the Sichuan Tang Family’s reputation is shattered, and the family’s dominance over Sichuan is severely shaken; it’s not something that can be solved by giving up your life.”
“I’m ready to take any punishment.”
“But if you do…”
It was just as Tang Pae was about to respond coldly.
Tang Gun-ak quietly opens his mouth.
“Zhan Tang.”
“Gaju-nim, yes.”
Tang Gun-ak asked slowly, looking at Tang Zhan with cold eyes.
“Didn’t you say you were ready?”
“Yes.”
“Does that mean you realize how grave your error is?”
“Of course,”
“How come your face is so relieved?”
Tang Gun-ak really wanted to know this.
Tang Zhan, whom he knows, embodies the desire to win. Tang Zhan was the most competitive of his sons.
Tang Zhan is the one who endured the harsh training of the Tang Family, during which anyone cried several times and fled without saying anything, determined to be strong.
Tang Zhan’s desire to win was terrifying, given that even the famous Tang Gun-ak had escaped the Tang Family three times before becoming an adult.
Tang Gun-ak, among all his children, was especially fond of Tang Zhan.
Even after losing, Tang Zhan appears at ease.
Tang Gun-ak considered this to be more significant than what had occurred at Sahaesanghweda.
Tang Zhan’s mouth opened.
“Because I’m aware of it.”
“……that is?”
“I’ve found the path I should take, and I know the world is vast; knowing that there are so many people in the world who are stronger than me motivates me to work harder; why should I be afraid of punishment?”
“Many are stronger than you? Are you referring to Sahaesanghweda’s second son?”
“It’s obvious that I lost the match against him, but if we fight again, the outcome might be different, but not for the others.”
“It’s Mount Hua Divine Dragon and Righteous Sword.”
“Righteous Sword must be more powerful than Jo-Gol, as well as Mount Hua Divine Dragon……”
Tang Zhan, who had been speaking without pause, closes his mouth tightly.
Tang Gun-ak took his time and waited for his son to organize his thoughts.
“I’m not sure.”
However, the response, which came after a long silence, exceeded Tang Gun-ak’s expectations.
“Do you have no idea?”
“Yes, I’m not sure about him. I’m not sure if he’s strong or weak. No, more than that…….”
Tang Zhan heaves a sigh.
“No, neither do I; I can’t figure him out.”
Tang Pae, who was listening, then entered with a faint smile.
“Because you were weak, you couldn’t figure it out.”
“…it could be.”
“Gaju-nim, we don’t need to hear it any longer; please punish Zhan-ah and send me to Sahaesanghweda; I’ll take care of it and return.”
Tang Gun-ak turned his head to face Tang Pae.
Tang Pae flinched and lowered his head when he saw those eyes.
Tang Gun-ak, who had just used his eyes to suppress Tang Pae, changed his expression and looked at Tang Zhan with interest.
Tang Zhan has never judged anyone in this manner before.
“Based on what you said, I don’t believe his strength was exceptional, is that correct?”
“…….. that’s what I see.”
“Despite this, you are the most aware of Mount Hua Divine Dragon among them.”
Tang Gun-ak’s eyes glowed.
“What was special about him?” “What was special about him?” “You wouldn’t put any meaning to something worthless like fame within a Murim.
“He….”
Tang Zhan opened his mouth after much thought.
“He suggested I add another dagger to Willow Flying Dagger.”
“What?”
Tang Gun-ak leaped from his seat.
It is not the image of him who has kept his cool until now. Tang Gun-ak’s entire body exudes terrifying energy.
Tang Pae and Tang Zhan trembled in the face of the fierce energy.
Tang Gun-ak must have been surprised just by displaying this much energy in front of his children.
“What exactly did you say?”
“……he mentioned the twelfth dagger.”
“Are you certain about that?”
“Yes.”
Tang Zhan’s pupils constricted.
‘Did he truly possess the twelfth flying dagger?’
Eleven Flying Dagger is the publicized secret art of the Sichuan Tang Family. Those who have completed Eleven Flying Dagger will, however, be able to handle another one.
That’s Twelve Flying Dagger for you.
It is a secret among secrets and can be considered the completion of the Tang family Dagger Art.
People associate Tang with Mancheonhwawoo and intangible poison, but Twelve Flying Dagger was another secret art that never lagged behind those two.
It was so difficult that it was almost never implemented.
“How likely is it that the child was aware of this beforehand?”
“… that’s….”
“No, I don’t think so; it’s impossible; those who know about Twelve Flying Dagger shouldn’t be alive.”
It is a secret among secrets even within the Sichuan Tang Family.
Someone from the outside found out?
Perhaps it is. Because in the world, there are no perfect secrets. However, someone aware of this fact cannot be such a child. Isn’t he also a disciple of the fallen Mount Hua?
Tang Gun-ak’s eyes became icy.
“Tell me how the duel is going.”
“Yes.”
Tang Gun-ak, who hears all of Tang Zhan’s conditions, is eventually silenced.
“Did you use the Eleven Flying Dagger?”
“Yes.”
“Yet you lost…….”
That was surprising, of course, but the duel’s outcome didn’t matter now.
“A discreet twelfth dagger should accompany the completed Eleven Flying Dagger; the standard is that the eleventh dagger attracts attention in front of them and the twelfth dagger, which is released so that no one can notice it, is aimed at the back.”
“Yes.”
“Did you mean that you noticed a flaw in the technique while looking at Eleven Flying Dagger and decided you needed another dagger?”
“….”
“It’s not going to happen; it’s impossible.”
Tang Gun-ak muttered, as if he had forgotten his children were standing right in front of him.
“If that’s possible, it means that his understanding of martial arts exceeds mine. No, no. The head may not have calculated it; perhaps it’s just a sense, but the fact that he only noticed it with his senses is…….”
Genius.
That is insufficient.
“Does this imply that Mount Hua has supreme genius?”
Tang Gun-ak’s expression hardened.
Then he approached Tang Zhan as if he was certain.
“Be prepared.”
“Yes?”
“I’ll be in Sahaesanghweda myself.”
“What about Gaju-nim?”
Tang Pae exclaimed in dismay.
“You can’t do that, Gaju-nim! It’s not worthy of your presence…”
Tang Gun-ak was furious at Tang Pae.
Tang Pae then flinches and shrinks.
“……How did the Tang family become Sichuan’s rulers for hundreds of years?”
“That’s….”
“Please respond.”
Tang Pae opened his mouth and gulped dry saliva.
“Because our forefathers risked their lives to raise our children.”
“Wrong!”
Tang Gun-ak exclaimed loudly.
“The Tang Family is not the only family that has raised their children at the risk of their lives. Even now, countless families and households are raising their children with their lives on the line. Nonetheless, there is only one reason why the Tang family has achieved unrivaled success! ”
Tang Gun-ak, who looked his sons in the eyes, whispered quietly, as if revealing a big secret.
“Because we are tenacious.”
“….”
“Even a little guy can do it in some ways. Tang Family, however, is the result of that perseverance. Persistence that does not miss a single detail! The determination to track down things that could harm the family for ten thousand miles! Persistence in doing anything beneficial! ”
Tang Gun-ak says, glaring at Tang Pae.
“Do you aspire to be a good man?”
“…no.”
“Keep this in mind. In the Tang family, there is no need for a decent man. Those who seek to save face should not be allowed to lead the Tang Family. Even if everyone in the world points fingers, the great Sichuan Tang Family will be led by those who can do anything for the benefit of the family. Do you get what I’m saying? ”
“That’s something I’ll keep in mind. Gaju-nim! ”
“All right then.”
Tang Gun-ak, who retorted coldly, moved quickly.
“We’re on our way to Sahaesanghweda. I’ll have to see if he’s a genius or just a jerk.”
Tang Zhan tightly closed his eyes.
Things had gotten out of hand.
* * *
“No! Why don’t you join us?”
“I’m afraid I’m not going.”
“Why is this guy suddenly behaving like a jerk?”
Yoon Jong slammed his chest in anger.
In any case, he is an extremely unpredictable individual.
“Really? Are you certain you won’t go? ”
“Yes.”
Finally, Yoon Jong’s face was filled with rage.
“Then stay right here! We’re headed to Yunnan! You live right here! ”
“Whatever.”
“Ugh…”
Yoon Jong shook his head.
He was about to say something else.
“Sahyung.”
Yoo Iseol called out to Baek Chun.
“What?”
“Will the Tang Family remain silent?”
Baek Chun groaned.
“They’re not going to stand still. Of course, they’ll look for us. Shouldn’t we visit Yunnan as soon as possible as a result of this? I’m not sure what else will happen if we stay any longer.”
“So, how about Sahaesanghweda?”
“…Huh?”
“I’m sure they’re upset. But we aren’t here. So, how about Sahaesanghweda? ”
This means that the Tang Family’s rage may pour into Sahaesanghweda.
Baek Chun returned Jo-Pyeong’s gaze.
Jo-Pyeong shakes his head and smiles.
“You don’t have to be concerned about that. Sahaesanghweda has had a good relationship with the Tang family for a long time. That is the source of the problem…..”
“Are you planning on visiting them? What about the Tangs? ”
Jo-Pyeong shut his mouth.
There is no need for words to describe how persistent and cruel the “Sichuan Tang Family” is.
“I’m concerned as well.”
Yoon Jong opened his mouth, his voice heavy.
“They broke in late last night because they thought it was important to lower Jo-Gol’s position. But instead of achieving that goal, he was humiliated, so his rage will be intense.”
Baek Chun’s brow furrowed.
“Does this imply that leaving now will not solve the problem?”
Chun returned his gaze to Jo-Pyeong.
When he smiles nicely, he has a slight panic on his face.
Only then did he realize.
‘He was trying to get us to leave.’
Maybe Jo-Pyeong was expecting all of this. This is why he attempted to send Mount Hua’s disciples out of Sichuan as soon as possible to Yunnan before the Tang Family invaded.
No matter how powerful the Tang Family is, they will be unable to pursue all the way to Yunnan.
And Sahaesanghweda was only supposed to handle the Tang Family’s rage completely.
‘I can’t believe I overlooked it.’
Baek Chun’s face turned bright red. Jo-Gol was so happy that he had defeated Tang Zhan and found a way to Yunnan that he overlooked this simple fact.
‘Then?’
Baek Chun’s brow furrows.
He begins to comprehend Chung Myung’s habit of whining for no apparent reason. Perhaps Chung Myung was aware of this. He couldn’t, however, tell Jo-Pyeong that he couldn’t go because he was worried about Sahaesanghweda.
“No, but aren’t you a grown man?”
“Huh?”
“….Enough of that.”
Baek Chun groaned.
“Master Sahaesanghweda.”
“Of course, Baek Chun Sohyup.”
“I believe we can postpone our trip to Yunnan a little.”
“…… Sohyup.”
Baek Chun sighs and shakes his head.
“It happened because of us, and we must deal with it.”
“It’s not our fault; it’s Sasuk’s fault.”
“…anyway.”
Baek Chun said firmly while controlling his expression.
“We will not leave here; if I leave, it will be after we have completed our work with the Tang Family.”
Jo-Pyeong’s face, which pretended to be calm, gradually collapsed.
“Do you realize how dangerous they are? It’s true that Jo-Gol defeated Tang Zhan, but he’s just a child in comparison to the true power of the Tang Family! Get out of here now! Otherwise…….”
“Oh, that’s all right now.”
“Huh?”
Chung Myung’s sudden intervention caused Jo-Pyeong to tilt his head.
Chung Myung then says, smiling broadly.
“They are much earlier than I expected, and I believe they have already arrived.”
“….”
There was a sudden uproar outside as soon as the words were finished.
“Oh, my goodness, already!”
Jo-Pyeong jumped up from his seat.
‘I should let them flee even now……’
“Gaju-nim! Gaju-nim!”
There was a voice that couldn’t be more urgent at that moment.
“The Tang Family’s head has arrived!”
Jo-Pyeong’s face was completely colorless.
‘It’s all over.’
Jo-Pyeong, who had lost leg strength, collapsed on the spot.