Episode 674 Everyone is here. (4)
“Thank you for your hard work to get to the top of this rugged volcano. “If I had known this would happen, I would have been able to open fire under the volcano, but I guess I was short-thinking.”
Laughter erupted from somewhere.
Usually, if you laugh at a place like this, you’re bound to get sharp looks, but here, no one criticized the laughter.
Because it is not intimidating.
The person who creates the atmosphere in the hall now is King Hyeonjong. If he was creating an intimidating atmosphere, those gathered here would have had to be careful even of their breathing.
But Hyeonjong just looked at everyone as if he were embracing them gently.
‘It’s tolerance.’
Tang Gunak glanced at him and smiled faintly.
An atmosphere like this is never created in Sichuan Danga. No matter how much he tries to create a gentle atmosphere, those in front of him inevitably shrink from tension.
Is it because the title of Jangmun of Hwasan is still inferior to the title of head of the Sichuan Dang family?
No way.
Even if that were the case, the symbolism of being the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance easily surpasses that of the head of the Four Thousand Dang Family. Nevertheless, the reason he was able to create this atmosphere was probably because King Hyeonjong had something more than the intimidation created by his position.
The beginning of Cheonwoomaeng came from Qingmyeong and Tanggunak. However, without Hyeonjong, the completion of Cheonwoomaeng might have been impossible.
Tang Gunak sometimes looked at King Hyeonjong and realized that strength was not everything.
“I am deeply moved to see the people who have gathered like this. “Just a few years ago, I never thought the day would come when so many people would visit this volcano.”
At those words, the middle school students frowned slightly in discomfort.
‘It’s not wrong, but… … .’
‘You don’t know what kind of place this is?’
Of course, most of those who visited this place came to see the volcanic waves with their own eyes. Not the temple of the Hwasan Sect, but the disciples.
However, no matter what the circumstances are, this is not just a place to receive guests from Hwasan, but a place to declare the opening of the Cheonwoo Alliance. Then those words were not a very appropriate way to begin the declaration.
Questions about the character of King Hyeonjong began to sprout in people’s minds. However, Hyeonjong continued speaking calmly.
“As you know, Hwasan was not a very great sect. To be honest, it was an unremarkable sect, and it was a sect that might have to be taken down in the near future.”
The faces of the middle school students became increasingly hard.
This is because I could not understand why Hyeonjong said such a thing.
The opening ceremony is an auspicious occasion, and on the other hand, it is an occasion to show off one’s power. But why do you talk about your regrets about the past like a middle-aged man who doesn’t have much time left to live in that situation?
‘Is Hwasan’s Jangmunin just a hobbyist?’
‘I don’t think he’s suited to be the leader of the Cheonwoo Alliance.’
A leader must be strong and dignified beyond being inherently gentle. But that was not what the head of this huge union would look like.
“Maybe it’s not something the so-called long-time writer wants to do, but that’s what I thought as I endured that harsh time.”
However, it was also true that King Hyeonjong’s story stimulated people’s curiosity. Everyone listened to his words as if they were absorbed in them.
“… … “I think it would be great if just one person, even just one sect, could lend a hand to Hwasan and support Hwasan’s back.”
Hyeonjong, who had said that, quietly smiled.
It wasn’t just a smile for show. Everyone nodded without realizing it, laughing from the heart.
It had to be that way. Those who live in the wilderness, being hit by harsh winds, sometimes try to find a place to shelter from the rain, and sometimes they want to lean on something that will block the wind.
If he has never thought of such a thing in his life, he does not yet know how heartless Gangho is.
Hyeonjong was not in a hurry and slowly made eye contact with the middle school officials.
“The Cheonwoo Alliance is not a great alliance. “It is not an alliance created with the intention of breaking the Cheonwoo Alliance and shaking up the powerhouses, nor is it an alliance created with the idea of gaining great power.”
At those words, the eyebrows of those sitting at the head of the table twitched.
They looked at King Hyeonjong on the podium with complex and subtle expressions. It was as if he had read the concerns I had been harboring in my heart all along.
“just… … “I can only now achieve what the past me and the past volcano so desperately wanted.”
Hyeonjong looked at the other chieftains standing next to him one by one. Then he looked ahead again and spoke.
“There was a strange disciple in the volcano, and he said that. Even if you are a close friend or something, in the end it is all just a lie. “When times are good, he pretends to be the best and laughs, but when a crisis arises, he confiscates his face and tramples the drowning person and pushes him into the water. This is the physiology of a strongman and the relationship between factions.”
It was a knife-like evaluation.
But none of those gathered here could deny that statement. Because I know deep down that this is true.
“Cheon Woo-maeng… … .”
Hyeonjong nodded slowly.
“It exists to disprove that statement.”
Cheongmyeong looked at him blankly.
Actually, this is an obvious statement. This is a story anyone could tell in a situation like this.
But strangely, as I listened to it, I felt a pang in my heart.
The moment I saw Tanggunak, Meng Xiao, and Seol Cheonsang, whose cheeks were slightly flushed, the corners of my mouth naturally curled up.
If it had been like this before, would it have been a little different?
If Hwasan hadn’t been running so stiffly and lonely, if there were people to be with him, would Hwasan’s current situation be a little different?
I can not know.
Because in the end, home is nothing but a meaningless obsession.
Just try a little harder. To not repeat the same mistake and not to make the same mistake again.
“The four sects of the Tianwu Meng will reach out to each other, and each will have each other’s backs. “If we are in danger, we will run to each other without hesitation, and if something happy happens, we will laugh and celebrate together.”
Hyeonjong’s previously gentle face suddenly took on a stern expression.
“Maybe it’s like a dream. However, it is not impossible if you have the will to achieve it. The volcano will become a barrier that blocks the winds of the factions gathered in the name of Cheonwoo-maeng, and it will become a brother who holds their hands.”
thud!
Tanggunak stamped his foot hard and took a step forward to stand next to Hyeonjong. Then he launched himself towards the front and shouted.
“The Four Heavenly Danga will also become a barrier to the Cheonwoo Alliance.”
Meng Xiao also came forward without being left behind.
“The Nanman Beast Palace will become the brothers of the Cheonwu Meng Clan. The brothers’ enemies will soon become the Beast Palace’s enemies! The friends of the brothers will become the friends of the Beast Palace!”
Seol Sobaek also stepped forward with light steps and stood next to the other leaders.
“Binggung will be the sword that protects Cheonwoomaeng. Those who want to antagonize Cheonwoomaeng’s sect will have to overcome the Ice Palace first!”
Those who saw with their own eyes the Tang military music, Meng Xiao’s power, and the still young Seol Sobaek’s confidence felt it once again.
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There are numerous sects in the world, but who would want to turn all four sects into enemies at the same time?
If what Hyeonjong and the other leaders said actually came true, it was clear that Cheonwoomaeng would become a place that no power in the world would dare to enter.
“phenomenon.”
“yes!”
Hyeonyoung and Hyeonwon, who had been waiting below, carefully climbed onto the podium. In Hyeon-hyeon’s hand was a luxurious silver plate with a liquor bottle and a glass on it, and in Hyeon-yeong’s hand was a small sword lightly wrapped in a pure white cloth.
The two men stood in front of the leaders and politely held out what they were holding in their hands.
The leaders looked at the items in silence for a moment.
Although it may not be clear to those watching below, these items had meaning in and of themselves.
The wine from the Beast Palace and the jade vessel brought by the Tang family, as well as the sword from the North Sea Ice Palace and the people from Mount Huashan.
Tang Gunak was the first to reach out and carefully pick up the liquor bottle. Next, Seolsobaek held up his sword and pulled it out.
“Lord.”
“yes.”
King Hyeonjong cut his own palm with the sword held out by Seol So-baek. And he dripped his flowing blood into the bottle.
Again.
When Hyeonjong withdrew his hand, Tang Gunak cut his hand and spilled blood into the liquor bottle, and Meng So and Seol So Baek followed suit and mixed blood into the liquor.
When the whole process was over, Tanggunak filled everyone’s glasses with slightly red liquor with a reverential look.
widely.
The bottles were placed back on the silver table, and the elders went down the podium as if they had completed their work.
The remaining four people stared at the glasses in their hands. The middle class people below also looked at the scene in fascination.
A moment of silence passed.
When the silence reached my chin, Hyeonjong raised his glass.
“Right here today! Volcano Wave, Sichuan Danga, Southern Man Beast Palace, Northern Sea Ice Palace! I declare that these four sects have become brothers in the name of Cheon Woo-maeng! May the Lord of Heaven look down upon you!”
Tanggunak, Meng Xiao, and Seol Sobaek followed King Hyeonjong and raised their glasses. Eventually, four people emptied their drinks at the same time.
“and… … .”
“Wow!”
The slightly hesitant voice was followed by tremendous cheers. Deafening cheers filled the volcano, as if everyone’s overflowing emotions seemed to have exploded at once.
“Cheon Yumaeng!”
“volcano!”
“Sacheondanga!”
The cheers grew even louder as the four leaders who emptied their glasses held hands and raised them.
Even Kangho’s masters sitting at the head table stood up and applauded. Whatever it was, there was no way not to celebrate this scene.
In fact, in some ways, it is a simple declaration of factionalism.
It was not overbearing, it was not grand, and there were no flashy attractions to capture the attention of those gathered.
But because of that, it came across as more sincere. An alliance to show off one’s power will prove one’s strength, but to become brothers, all you have to do is share a drink.
Not only the middle school students who had gathered to watch, but also the disciples of the four schools lined up in the training hall were shouting at the top of their lungs.
And in the whirlpool of cheers and joy, only Cheongmyeong had a faint smile.
‘It wasn’t in vain.’
A lot of things happened after he returned to the volcano.
Are you confident in yourself?
Could something like that have happened?
He has already failed once. He is a man who has not been able to protect anything. He gritted his teeth, bracing himself for the only way to go, but he had no confidence that the path he was walking was the right one.
but… … .
Looking at this scene, I felt faintly that the path I had taken so far was not wrong.
‘Everyone is here.’
There is a path he has walked, and there are people who have walked that path.
okay. Right here.
“lol.”
Baekah popped her head out from under Cheongmyeong’s clothes, lightly rubbing her nose.
“Yes, you too.”
Cheongmyeong lightly tapped Baekah’s forehead with his finger and quietly looked around. It was full of cheers and joy.
Cheongmyeong’s smile deepened a little. He looked up at the sky and spoke his words to himself.
‘What do you think, Jangmunsa hyung? ‘I came this far.’
Well, it’s not that I’m particularly looking for praise, but I just know that this much is natural… … Still, that… … .
– You had a lot of trouble, Cheongmyeong.
Hearing the nostalgic voice that suddenly spread, Cheongmyeong looked up at the sky and slowly closed his eyes.
“From now on.”
It will spread. The plum blossoms blooming in the volcano, the scent that comes from them spreads all over the world.
Just like it did in the past.
“What’s wrong with your expression?”
“huh?”
Cheongmyeong opened his eyes at the sound of a voice he suddenly heard and looked ahead.
Baekcheon, Yu Iseol, Yoon Jong, Jo Geol, and even Dang Soso were looking back at him.
“Are you in any pain?”
“… … .”
Cheongmyeong looked at them blankly for a moment, then twitched the corner of his mouth and then grinned.
“no. “It’s the best right now.”
“It’s bland.”
Ogeum and Soso shook their heads and looked forward again. Cheongmyeong glanced at the sky again. His expression was different from before.
‘A volcano like the old days?’
No, you’re welcome.
‘Just wait and see, Brother Jangmun.’
Because we will create the best volcano that surpasses our time.
Right with these guys.
Cheongmyeong gently patted Baekah’s head a couple of times again and took a deep breath. And with both hands on his mouth, he shouted towards the front.
“Waaaaaa! “Jang Moon-in is handsome!”
“Don’t do it, you bastard!”
“Please shut up!”
“Please choose a location, man! a little!”
Cheongmyeong laughed as he looked at the five swords who were startled and shouted at the same time.
The sound of laughter mixed with cheers spread loudly toward the sky.
A warm breeze blew toward the summit of the volcano, which was full of joy. It was a day where the clear blue sky quietly looked down on the volcano.
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