Novel Return of Mount Hua Sect Chapter 203

“What on earth are you thinking, my lord?”

Tang Gun ak stiffened slightly in the face of direct criticism.

‘Damn old man,’

The Tang Family is a blood sect.

The Tang family is sometimes distinguished from other sects by this fact. Because it is strictly blood-related, it demonstrates unrivaled solidarity with other sects.

However, it does not always have only positive aspects.

Being blood-centered means that older people’s voices become stronger in the end.

If it’s a regular sect, those who leave the front lines to practice their own martial arts will try to get involved in everything in the name of an adult or family.

Exactly as it is now.

Tang Family elders who have resigned from the front lines are given the title of Elder Taesangro and are able to advise Gaju. The Senate of the Tang Family is where they gathered.

Previously, the Senate was merely an institution that provided advice to the Tang Family’s leader. But as time passes, it’s already on par with the head……, no, they started talking beyond that.

No matter how much absolute authority the head of state has within the family, there is a limit to wielding power over the Senate.

“Alliance with Mount Hua. Not Wudang nor Southern Edge Sect, it’s Mount Hua! What the hell are you thinking, Gaju!”

Tang Gun ak frowned when he saw one of the elders shouting.

Use honorifics.

But can that be called honorifics?

Tang Gun, unable to bear the rush of anger, was about to say something. However, someone’s soft voice suppressed the intensifying atmosphere before he could even open his mouth.

“Let’s calm down and listen to Gaju first.”

“But, Wonju nim!” (Wonju is the title of their leader.)

“Can’t you hear me?”

“… I’m sorry.”

Senate Leader, Tang Wei (당외(當巍)), presses the surroundings and looks at Tang Gun ak.

“Go, tell me now. What are your thought?”

His relaxed voice is full of ease.

Tang Gun ak cleared his voice a little. So that there is no hate in the voice.

“Mount Hua is a sect worthy of an alliance.”

Tang Wei smiled at Tang Gun ak and spoke slowly.

“It’s nothing but weird.”

“If Gaju’s insight isn’t clouded, I don’t know how such an evaluation is coming out. Has Mount Hua regained their old reputation without my knowledge? Or…….”

Tang Wei made a scornful voice.

“Is it the Tang Family that has fallen so much without my knowledge?”

To the obvious ridicule, Danggunak simply maintained a cool tone.

“Once again, I’ve seen the potential of Mount Hua.”

Their gazes collide in the air.

One is the Tang family’s head, who represents the Tang family.

The other is the Senate’s leader, who gathers the Tang family’s elders.

The two people in Tang Family with the most power exchanged a stern look.

“Let’s just say that Mount Hua is as you say.”

“….”

“I heard that Tang Pae was abolished from the position of Sogaju.”

Tang Gun ak, who expected this story to come out, nods still.

“Did you decide on your own?”

Tang Gun ak looked at Tang Wei without answering. And nodded calmly.

“That’s right.”

“You’re saying you as the head of the Tang Family decided that matter alone?”

“Will you be satisfied if I put Tang Pae back in the position of Sogaju?”

Tang Wei grinned at the sharp response.

“Gaju. All of this is said out of concern for the future of the Tang family. We’re not doing this to take care of our own interests, are we?”

Tang Gun ak slightly licked his lips.

‘You’re such old people who have been blinded by power.’

Tang Gun ak would have shown them respect if they were truly living for the Tang family.

However, the Senate has been corrupted in the past.

Those who have given up on further expansion in Sichuan are determined to share power within the family. Even if it is the only way to limit the Tang Family’s power.

“First, let’s hear the reason. Why did you demote Tang Pae from the position of Sogaju?”

“It’s because it doesn’t suit me.”

“It doesn’t suit you?”

“Yes.”

Tang Gun ak said firmly.

“I judged that he was not a suitable vessel to take on the role of Gaju of the Sichuan Tang Family. In that case, it would be better to get off the seat of the Sogaju as soon as possible. It will also be good for Tang Family.”

“Then, who are you planning to put on the new Sogaju?”

“It’ll be one of his brothers.”

Tang Wei’s eyes narrowed.

‘Your arrogance pierces the sky.’

In the past, he rose to the position of Sogaju but resigned after giving up his seat to his younger brother at the judgment of his predecessor. That younger brother was the father of Tang Gun ak.

It is unknown whether it was a coincidence or an aim, but now Tang Gun ak’s words are stabbing Tang Wei’s sore spot.

“Isn’t Tang Pae enough as a vessel?”

Tang Gun ak shook his head firmly.

“Not enough.”

“…Tang Pae is….”

“Yes, in the past, I wouldn’t have been able to discuss Tang Pae’s vessel and took his position as Sogaju. But!”

Tang Gun ak chewed it out.

“There can be no compromise, as long as I’ve seen with my own eyes who make Tang Pae unsatisfactory.”

“Do you mean Mount Hua Divine Dragon?”

“That’s right.”

Tang Wei looked at Tang Gun ak interestingly. His eyes sparkle strangely.

“It seems like you’re putting Sogaju’s abilities first and foremost. Is that right?”

“Exactly.”

“Then….”

Tang Wei smiled a little.

“Doesn’t that mean it doesn’t have to be Gaju’s child?”

Tang Gun ak’s eyes twitched.

This is a very sensitive area. It was obvious that Tang Wei touched it even though he knew it. But if he denies it here, he will return to his own words.

“Any child with Tang surname can become Sogaju.”

Tang Wei nodded silently.

“I am truly amazed by the broad mind of Gaju. That one word proved that not all of this was due to personal greed.”

Tang Wei praised Tang Gun ak.

But Tang Gun ak knows this never means Tang Wei supports him.

“Then, if there is a person who exceeds Mount Hua Divine Dragon among the children of the Tang family, would you have no objection to putting him in the position of Sogaju?”

Tang Wei, who explicitly revealed his intentions, looked at Tang Gun ak without answering.

“I heard that a child named Chung Myung who is now in Tang Family is called the best rising star in the world.”

“… That’s right.”

“Then there’s no better standard than him. What do you think? Why don’t we put the child who wins the duel with that child in the position of Sogaju?”

Tang Gun ak laughed bitterly.

It would have been impossible for him to show such a smile in front of the family’s elders.

But now he can’t help but laugh.

“Gaju?”

“It seems that Wonju is making a very big mistake.”

Tang Gun ak said in a scornful voice.

“There is no child in Tang Family who can defeat Mount Hua Divine Dragon.”

Tang Wei smiled mischievously at Tang Gun ak’s words.

“I am familiar with the story that Gaju has been humiliated by the child.”

“….”

“Don’t think that Gaju knows everything. Children of the Tang family are by no means weak.”

Tang Gun ak opened his mouth firmly.

“Don’t beat around the bush. Just get to the point.”

Tang Wei slightly frowns at the sharp words.

“If Gaju says so, then even this old man can’t talk anymore. What do you think? That Chung Myung kid against Tang Hak.”

“… Tang Hak?”

“Yes, if Tang Hak wins, of course, he deserves to be Sogaju, isn’t he?”

The corners of Tang Gun ak’s mouth twisted slightly.

“You seem to want to make Tang Hak into Sogaju. Is it certain that you don’t give special treatment to your grandson?”

“I’ve only seen ability.”

“Do you think the child’s abilities will be able to surpass that of Mount Hua Divine Dragon?”

“Is it because the head of the family doesn’t trust my family so much?”

Stare as daggers flew towards each other.

“I hope so, but.”

Tang Gun ak, snorted with scorn.

“Gambling requires a stake, and challenges come with a price. Why don’t we add one more bet?”

“Bet?”

“Yes.”

Tang Gun ak said firmly.

“If Tang Hak wins the duel against Mount Hua Divine Dragon, I will give the Senate the power to appoint Sogaju.”

“Huh?”

Tang Wei opened his eyes slightly wide.

That means that if Tang Hak wins, anyone else can be Sogaju at the Senate vote. Sogaju will eventually become the family’s next leader. This is no different than giving the Senate the authority to appoint a family head.

“Instead, if Mount Hua Divine Dragon wins, I will not be interfered by the Senate until I step down as the head of the family.”

“Hmmm.”

“How do you feel? Are you really willing to accept this bet?”

As big stories came and went, the elders who had been silently listening began to whisper.

“How could you do such a big thing…….”

“This is dangerous. It’s dangerous for each other.”

But Tang Wei seemed to have a slightly different opinion.

“That’s great.”

“Heok! Wonju nim!”

Tang Wei didn’t waver at all in the face of dissuasion. Tang Gun ak looked at him quietly and nodded.

“Well, I’ll keep that in mind. Let’s start the duel tomorrow.”

“Please do so.”

“Sure.”

Tang Gun ak bowed his head slightly, then turned around and left Daejeon. When he disappeared, the elders of the senate began to stir.

“Would that be all right? What by any chance he……!”

“And what?”

“….”

“Do you mean that Tang Hak will lose to Mount Hua Divine Dragon?”

“… it’s not like that.”

“You’re pathetic people.”

Tang Wei shakes his head as if he doesn’t like it.

“Opportunities are not given, they are made. If not now, when else will there be a chance for decreasing Gaju authority?”

“That’s true, but…….”

Tang Wei looked around slowly.

‘Pathetic things.’

Everyone is blinded by thinking only of small gains that will fall into their arms right away, and as a result, they are unable to do anything significant.

‘I’m nervous about having to deal with these things, but….’

‘No way.’

The perfect opportunity never comes along.

Wasn’t it only at the end of your life that you realized who you were?

If you want to achieve great things, you must be willing to take risks and jump at even the most improbable opportunities.

‘This is my one and only chance to make my grandson the head of the family.’

Tang Wei had no intention of passing up this opportunity. He will be able to close his eyes peacefully only when his grandson ascends to the position of Sogaju e and quickly succeeds in the position of Gaju.

“But. Can’t Tang Hak be defeated by Mount Hua Divine Dragon? I don’t think he’s called the world’s best Rising Star for no reason.”

“Don’t worry. I’m not looking down on Mount Hua Divine Dragon. No matter how much Gaju hold his hand back, he was the one who defeated Gaju. We can’t afford to let our guard down.”

“Then why……?”

“First, Mount Hua Divine Dragon was seriously injured in his duel with Gaju. There’s no way the injury has healed already.”

“Well, that’s for sure.”

“Second, the only thing he’s ever faced is the assassination technique of the Tang Family. Which means he has never experienced the real power of the Tang Family.”

The elders nodded.

The true power of the Tang Family.

No one knows what that means.

“And the last!”

Tang Wei looked at everyone with terrifying eyes.

“We produce results by all means if necessary. Isn’t that the way Tang Family works?”

“….”

“I wish he could still stand at the duel. He’ll be a good spectacle too.”

The Elders who understood Tang Wei’s meaning exchanged glances.

A tinge of remorse.

And a touch of embarrassment.

But those feelings, which had been exposed for a while, were quickly engulfed by a creeping desire.