Novel Return of Mount Hua Sect Chapter 358

Naksaengru (낙생루(樂生樓)), one of Xian’s largest establishments, was packed today.

Those who came to the establishment for a drink in broad daylight used to talk about whatever they wanted.

However, one story kept coming up in these people’s heads, and it was unmistakably about Mount Hua and the Huayin Sect.

“Did you really want to go there?”

“Hm?”

Jeon Yuk (전육(全六)), the owner of the cloth store, looked around and said quietly.

“But it’s Mount Hua.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

At the words of Jeon Yuk, Jwadong (좌동(左動)), who sat across from him, nodded continuously.

He would have snorted if he had heard this before.

Because, only a few years ago, Mount Hua would not have dared to visit Xian, which the Southern Edge Sect dominated.

But times have changed dramatically.

“Isn’t it true that no one in the world knows that Mount Hua produced the best results in the Murim Competition?”

“There you go. There you go. It’s practically like winning, isn’t it?”

“Yes. Besides, winning doesn’t matter. What’s so great about one person winning the competition? Three in the quarterfinal, two in the semifinal. It’s no exaggeration to say that they dominated the competition.”

Jwadong shook his head as if he strongly agreed this time.

“What’s more, it was a contest of the rising star. Doesn’t that mean that their rising star is the best in the world and that the skill of the teaching disciples is the best in the world?”

“That’s right.”

Jeon Yuk clicked his tongue.

“In any case, entering a subsidiary sect means learning martial arts from that on. So, it’s right to go to a sect that teaches well, not a strong one!”

“Did you sell some silk and put oil on your mouth? From what you’re saying, it seems stupid not to enter Mount Hua.”

“It’s not that I spoke well, it’s the truth.”

Jeon Yuk, who had previously moistened his throat with alcohol, smacked his lips as if he regretted it.

“Right now, the sect that has the best momentum in the world has opened a subsidiary sect in Xian, but I can’t even see it. I’d like to poke my head out if I could, but… I heard that Mount Hua Divine Dragon is here too.”

“Don’t even dream about it. You’re done with your business in Xian when you come in and out of there.”

Jeon Yuk looked around and shook his head firmly as if he were scared to think about it.

“Don’t be so clumsy. Xian is a place where you can’t escape the influence of the Southern Edge Sect. Xian Ju’s youngest son is also a Southern Edge Sect’s disciple. But you’re going into Mount Hua’s subsidiary sect in this Southern Edge Sect-influenced territory? What can you do except to ruin yourselves?”

“But, didn’t Southern Edge Sect go into Bongmun?”

“Ugh, you shouldn’t be fooled by that. What if you look away and the Bongmun is released?”

“Hng, that of course…..”

Jeon Yuk clicked his tongue.

“And it’s not a matter that connects all the way to Southern Edge Sect. Do you think the subsidiary sect of Southern Edge Sect in Xian will stay still? Southern Edge Sect may not go out of their way because of their face, but those people are not in a position to question their face, are they?”

Jeon Yuk couldn’t resist anymore and just savored the dishes.

“That’s too bad. It’s truly a pity. It is said that Mount Hua’s swordsmanship is the best, and my youngest is just at the right age to enter.”

“Stop talking nonsense and just drink.”

It wasn’t just the two of them who shared these stories. Similar stories were exchanged in every seat where people sat in twos and threes.

“I’d like to take a look…..”

“I heard that Mount Hua’s swordsmanship is so sharp…. If they do well, could our child end up like the Mount Hua Divine Dragon, who is the best rising star in the world?”

“Mount Hua Divine Dragon, then he’s the best in the world!”

“Such a pity. It’s so sad. Really.”

And every word was filled with regret.

It is too difficult to stop by Huayin Sect because the subsidiary sect of the Southern Edge Sect, including the West Moon Sect, is opening their eyes right and left. But how can they not be interested when they are people?

Ultimately, everyone had no choice but to soothe their disappointment with alcohol.

“But why is it so noisy?”

“Isn’t it obvious that an establishment is noisy?”

“No, not the establisment……I think I hear it from outside.”

“Outside? Why outside?”

The eyes of Jeon Yuk and Jwadong simultaneously turned to the entrance.

One of the people who were about to go outside opened the door.

“Huh?”

Jeon Yuk blinked his eyes.

‘I think I saw a crowd outside while the door was open for a moment……?’

“What’s going on out there?”

“I think I can hear the sound of some drum beat?”

Perhaps they weren’t the only ones who noticed the disturbance, the eyes of those filling the establishment turned to the windows and doors.

Jeon Yuk slowly rose from his seat. Since he was impatient, he was trying to confirm it with his eyes rather than just guessing and getting sick cause of it.

He made his way through the people who were starting to rise one by one, went to the entrance, and opened the door.

“Huh?”

When he went outside, there were more crowds than he saw inside.

‘What the hell is going on, people are gathering here?’

Naksaengru is located on the largest road in Xian. However, the fact that the road is filled with people means that many people have gathered.

Since it is the first time he has seen such a scene in recent years, Jeon Yuk’s curiosity has just grown bigger. He eventually began to squeeze through the crowd and come close.

“Get out of the way for a second. What the hell is there?”

“Oh, don’t push me!”

“If you’re late, you should see from behind!”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

Jeon Yuk pushed into the crowd, crawled forward, and stuck his head out.

“Huh?”

And he raised his eyes wide at the unexpected sight.

The inside of the crowd was empty as if the stage had opened, and people dressed in black uniforms were huddled together.

When he saw the plum blossom patterns on their chest, he shouted loudly without realizing it.

“Mount Hua Sect?”

‘Why is Mount Hua Sect here?’

‘N- No.’

He has heard that Mount Hua’s people are staying in Huayin Sect, so it’s not strange that they’re here.

But what the hell are they gonna do?

Jeon Yuk’s eyes, looking at Mount Hua’s disciples, were full of questions.

“…Chung Myung-ah.”

“What?”

“Do I really have to do it?”

“Then will you fake it?”

Yoon Jong and Jo-Gol looked at Chung Myung’s question with faintly hopeless eyes.

But Chung Myung returned only a sullen gaze.

“Why? You don’t want to do it?”

“N- No. I’m not saying I don’t want to…….”

Yoon Jong said with a slightly discouraged look.

“This is the first time I have unfolded my sword in front of so many people….”

“The man who used to swing a sword at people in Shaolin says that?”

“T- That’s a match. This is a demonstration.”

Yoon Jong swallowed dry saliva.

In no time, the crowd gathered like clouds.

‘Ah, my heart is pounding.’

Of course, as Chung Myung said, he had already performed in front of many people. But a match focuses on the opponent. It’s not meant to be seen.

But isn’t Chung Myung asking them to demonstrate swordsmanship in front of all these people?

“Do- Does this work? People in Xian must have seen Southern Edge Sect’s swordsmanship countless times.”

“Tsk tsk tsk.”

Chung Myung openly clicked his tongue at Jo-Gol’s doubtful remarks.

“This Sahyung is saying stupid things again. Sahyung, what’s the best thing about Mount Hua’s swordsmanship?”

“…Strengths?”

Jo-Gol tilts his head.

‘Strong? Fast? Or….’

“Ah….”

Jo-Gol nods as if he understands.

“It’s gorgeous.”

“That’s right.”

Chung Myung rolled up the corners of his mouth.

“It’s not uncommon for people who used to only see Southern Edge Sect’s swordsmanship, which only knows how to hit, cut and block swords, to turn their eyes when they see Mount Hua’s swordsmanship.”

“……. their Snowflower-blahblah technique was quite gaudy, though.”

“I’ve already looked into it. I don’t think they’ve ever demonstrated it. It was like a secret weapon for them.”

‘You’re looking into it again.’

‘You’re such a smart guy.’

“So!”

Chung Myung clapped his hands.

“It’s a sight to see. Mount Hua’s sword is so fancy beyond what they listened to day by day, so it was best to show it to their eyes directly!”

Chung Myung pointed forward with his chin.

“Therefore, don’t say anything obvious and go out, unfold it.”

“….”

Yoon Jong and Jo-Gol’s faces were distorted.

‘Who doesn’t know that?’

‘It’s because embarrassing.’

Living on top of a mountain where even birds are hard to come by for more than half of their lives, they were not used to standing in front of so many people. Besides, they didn’t just stand there. They have to demonstrate.

But there was no place for them to escape.

“Chung Myung is right.”

“Sasuk?”

Baek Chun said, nodding slowly with a stiff face.

“Things will depend a lot on this, whether we can take root in Xian or not. Mount Hua is also Mount Hua, but shouldn’t we be helpful to Huayin Sect, who moved to Xian with great determination?”

“Sasuk….”

‘You’re right about that.’

‘But why are you slowly moving back?’

“Keheum. So, please do a good job and…….”

The tip of Chung Myung’s sword poked Baek Chun’s back, which was slowly stepping back.

“….”

“Sasuk is at the front.”

“…why?”

“The most talented people have to stand in front to catch the crowd’s eyes. Why did you ask something obvious?”

‘…Chung Myung-ah.’

‘It’s not that I didn’t ask because I didn’t know it.’

Then Hyun Young approached them with a big smile.

“I think we’ve gathered enough, so let’s get started. If we take too much time, it’ll backfire.”

“Yes, we should.”

Chung Myung nodded and pointed forward.

“Hurry up and take a position.”

Mount Hua’s disciples, who couldn’t escape in the end, sighed in unison. It was very obvious that they didn’t want to do it.

Then someone said.

“I’m so sorry, Dojang-nim. It seems like I’ve caused you a lot of trouble…”

The eyes of Mount Hua’s disciples turned to the man who opened his mouth.

Wei So-haeng, and behind him, Wei Lishan bowed their head with apologetic faces.

The faces of Mount Hua’s disciples changed completely when they saw such a sight.

“What are you talking about? It is only natural for us!”

“Just stay there and watch!”

“You can just spread your leg and wait for us to come back.”

Baek Chun’s face, which had been crumpled all along, had already become a martial artist’s face. He nodded his head slowly with a confident face that was a little unlucky.

“It’s not bad to give Xian a glimpse of Mount Hua’s swordsmanship. Don’t worry.”

“…Dojang.”

“Let’s go!”

“Yes, Sahyung!”

“Yes, Sasuk!”

Mount Hua’s disciples, led by Baek Chun, began to follow him all at once.

Chung Myung smirked at the sight.

‘They’ve become weird kids anyway.’

When asked, they mumble and find a way to avoid it, but if someone is embarrassed or sorry, they pretend nothing is wrong.

This is why Mount Hua’s disciples are interesting.

Step. Step.

Baek Chun stepped forward confidently, took a small deep breath and glanced around. It was quiet all around.

The people of Xian were looking at them with anticipation and curiosity.

“The name is Baek Chun, Mount Hua’s second-class disciples.”

“Oh! Righteous Sword!”

Regarding results, Baek Chun is below Chung Myung and Yoon Jong or Yoo Iseol. But here in Xian, he can receive a higher evaluation than them.

Because…

“That man is Righteous Sword! He beat Jin Geum Ryong!”

This is because there is a record of beating the best rising star of the Southern Edge Sect.

More and more people started coming forward. The nickname Righteous Sword was exerting its power. This is why Kangho people strive so hard to gain fame.

“Today we’re going to demonstrate Mount Hua’s martial art here. I’d like to say hello to Xian’s residents who haven’t seen Mount Hua’s sword, so please enjoy it.”

Chung Myung and Hyun Young poked their tongues out from behind as if their tongue had been lubricated with oil.

“He said he wasn’t going to do that a while ago.”

“There’s always someone who does it on their own.”

“It’s a disease I’m telling you. A disease!.”

Isn’t it Baek Chun who even the word “Dedicated” is lacking to describe him? When such a person accompanied the disciples and opened his mouth at the forefront, a picture that anyone could not help but pay attention to was drawn.

“The- Then…..”

It was just as Baek Chun was getting started.

“Get out of the way.”

“Come out for a moment!”

“Ah! Who keeps pushing……. Fo- Forgive me!”

For a moment, there was a commotion among the crowd, and some group pushed to the front.

“Hoh?”

Chung Myung’s eyes lit up.

They were the Sect Leaders of Southern Edge Sect’s subsidiary sect who left a warning in the Huayin Sect yesterday.

“What are you doing here?”

Nam Jamyong, the leader of the West Moon Sect, shouted.

However, before he could even speak behind his back, Hyun Young opened his mouth.

“West Moon Sect Munju.”

“….”

“I’m Hyun Young, the Elder of Mount Hua Sect. I didn’t say much about yesterday’s event at Huayin Sect, but this is Mount Hua’s event. May I take it now that you are trying to sabotage Mount Hua’s event?”

Nam Jamyong shut up.

Come to think of it, all the people who came out with swords were disciples of the Mount Hua Sect.

“Tha- That is….”

He can fight against Huayin Sect.

But he can’t fight against Mount Hua.

They weren’t the ones who didn’t know how powerful Mount Hua was now.

Hyun Young said with a grin.

“Well, I’m glad you’re here. While you’re here, let’s glimpse Mount Hua’s sword. Baek Chun-ah.”

“Yes.”

Baek Chun looked at the silent Munju with slightly subdued eyes. And said.

“It’s embarrassing to demonstrate my sword in front of many Sect Leader-nim, but…….”

The corners of his mouth, which were well stretched out, curled up slightly.