Return Of The Mount Hua Sect [EN]: Chapter 1452

Chung Myung quietly looked at Tang Gunak for a long time. He opened his mouth a little, as if to speak. But then, he closed it again. It was like he didn’t know what to say.

Chung Myung looked closely at Tang Gunak’s eyes. He wanted to understand what Tang Gunak really meant. But Tang Gunak looked back with eyes that did not move at all.

“No, that…”

Chung Myung scratched hard at the back of his head.

“If you get rid of the position of Vice Alliance Leader and create the position of Chief Commander…”

“The Chief Commander would have all the power that the Vice Alliance Leader has now, right? Really, you would become the second-in-command of the Heavenly Union. Then, I would have to follow your orders.”

Chung Myung blinked.

“And you know that.”

“But that’s just in name.”

“Huh?”

Chung Myung’s face brightened.

Well, that’s right, that’s too much…

“Even though the Alliance Leader is above the Chief Commander, the Chief Commander will be the one making the decisions. So, really, the Chief Commander will have the real power in the Heavenly Union.”

“……”

“That’s you, the Plum Blossom Sword Saint.”

Large drops of sweat appeared on Chung Myung’s forehead.

“That…”

Chung Myung scratched his head hard again, trying to calm Tang Gunak.

“I understand how you feel, but it doesn’t need to be rushed. First, calm down a little…”

“Do I look like I’m excited right now?”

“…No.”

He didn’t look excited at all, he looked very calm. It was like he had no feelings at all.

“This is what I decided after a lot of thinking. So, no matter who is against it, this will happen. I will make it happen.”

Chung Myung quickly turned his head.

But the Five Swords, who usually supported him in this kind of situation, and Hyun Jong, who should have said that Chung Myung couldn’t be given such a big job yet, were not there.

‘That’s why he brought me here.’

Chung Myung, with no way to escape, gave an awkward smile.

“Haha… I understand what you think, but… we need to talk to the other sects first.”

“Plum Blossom Sword Saint.”

Tang Gunak stared straight at him, as if he would never let Chung Myung go.

“Take the position of Chief Commander.”

While Chung Myung was desperately trying to think of something to say, Tang Gunak turned his head to look at his followers.

“Yesterday, I thought and thought a lot. But it wasn’t about the future of the Dang Clan, as you might think. That was actually an easy decision. What bothered me was why we were in this situation.”

“……”

“At least, you are as smart as Jang Il-so. No, I think you can see even more than him. The only difference is that Jang Il-so uses his power to get rid of anything that isn’t useful. But you are different. You only use your power when you have to.”

Chung Myung’s face became serious.

“You can’t fight well when you limit yourself. The same thing happened in Hainan. If you hadn’t thought about the other sects one by one, and had used all the power of the Heavenly Union, this wouldn’t have happened.”

“You’re thinking too much.”

“Instead, all the problems the Dang Clan has now are because of me. I didn’t put you in that position, even though I knew it was the right thing to do.”

Tang Gunak’s eyes became dark.

“If something is wrong, it must be changed. Before we make any more mistakes.”

“No. I…”

“Didn’t you agree that the Heavenly Union needs a proper leader?”

That’s because I thought you, Tang Gunak, would do it…

Chung Myung finally sighed deeply.

“I understand what you’re saying… But there are too many things to think about. First, there’s the problem of Hwasan taking over the leadership of the Heavenly Union. Then, the sects that used to be equal will become like a ranking system, and the Heavenly Union will become weaker…”

As Chung Myung talked quickly, Tang Gunak’s eyes narrowed.

“You don’t understand what I’m saying. Do you think I’m trying to convince you right now?”

“Yes?”

“There’s only one way to create a position like Chief Commander in the Alliance: someone has to recommend you. The sects that have joined the Alliance have to recommend someone.”

“…Yes?”

“So your opinion doesn’t matter. What matters is whether the members of the Alliance agree that someone should take that position.”

“…Y-Yes?”

“And it seems they’re coming now. The ones who have to make that decision.”

Chung Myung stared blankly at where Tang Gunak was looking. A group of people was running towards them from far away. The other sects of the Heavenly Union who had left in Nanjing.

“…Huh?”

Chung Myung blinked his wide eyes.

“So.”

Tang Gunak spoke firmly.

“I, Tang Gunak, as the head of the Sichuan Dang Clan and a member of the Heavenly Union, recommend Hwasan’s disciple, the Plum Blossom Sword Saint Chung Myung, as the Chief Commander of the Heavenly Union.”

The fields stretched from Sichuan to Shanxi.

The sect leaders had rushed all the way from Nanjing to this place. Now, they were dealing with the Heavenly Union’s quick changes. They carefully watched Chung Myung, who stood there stiffly.

“…Hmm.”

Maeng So, the Lord of the Wild Beast Palace, frowned with his large eyes, as if he didn’t like how sudden this was.

“Creating a main base for the Heavenly Union in Shanxi, gathering all the sect members in one place… and giving the command to the Plum Blossom Sword Saint, who will be the new Chief Commander?”

Each of these decisions was hard for the sects to accept. Maeng So’s eyes twisted a little more. Chung Myung was happy to see that expression. Then, Maeng So spoke in a loud voice.

“There’s nothing bad about it, is there?”

“That’s right, as expec— Yes?”

Chung Myung blinked his wide eyes, but Maeng So simply nodded.

“Sounds like a good idea.”

Why? Why is that a good idea?

Has the person who should be in Naman gone crazy after drinking the water of the Central Plains for so long?

Soon after, Namgung Dowi nodded and agreed.

“If it means creating the position of Chief Commander and having Head Disciple Chung Myung take that position, our Namgung Clan agrees. We also agree to go to Shanxi. We were already thinking that Anhui was too dangerous.”

“…My dead father wouldn’t think so?”

“I’m the Clan Lord now.”

“Wow…”

That son killed his father…

Chung Myung was about to strongly disagree, but Seol So-baek raised his hand.

“The Ice Palace also agrees.”

“……”

I didn’t think I could talk to him anyway.

So now there was only one hope left.

“Hmm. Chief Commander… I think we talked about this before.”

Im So-byeong saw Chung Myung’s hopeful look. He opened a fan that he got from somewhere and covered half of his face.

“Do you know why we haven’t been able to decide, even though we’ve talked about this several times, Clan Lord Dang?”

“Of course.”

Tang Gunak nodded calmly. Then, he added.

“I, the head of the Dang Clan, may have to follow the orders of someone who is only a disciple of Hwasan. It’s not a request, it’s an order. And I must do it, even if I don’t want to.”

“You know that.”

“I’m ready for that much.”

Tang Gunak looked at Im So-byeong with a firm look.

“Yes.”

Im So-byeong made a thinking sound. He folded his fan and scratched the bottom of his hat with it.

“Tsk. If the atmosphere is like this, the Demonic Faction will think we disagree. And we’re already being left out.”

“I’ve never left you out.”

“Anyway, the Green Forest also agrees. Well, if that man decides to do something, he can take the heads of the bandits even without a hat. Do what you want. Cook them, grill them, whatever.”

Im So-byeong raised both arms as if giving up. With that, Chung Myung’s last hope was gone.

Everyone except the head of the Illusory Spirit Sect, who was not there, agreed. So now there was only one person left who had not decided. Tang Gunak looked at the last person.

“Hmm. Clan Lord, I understand what you’re saying…”

Hyun Jong looked troubled. It was like he didn’t like this idea very much. But Tang Gunak glanced at him and spoke without caring.

“Alliance Leader, please wait a little longer.”

“…Yes?”

“Right now, we’re asking the sect leaders for their opinions. But Alliance Leader, you’re not the sect leader of Hwasan right now, are you?”

Hyun Jong looked blank for a moment. He realized that he was being left out.

He followed Tang Gunak’s gaze and saw a person with a strange look on his face.

“What do you think, Sect Leader?”

“Hmm.”

Unam, the Sect Leader of Hwasan, had everyone’s attention. He smiled awkwardly, but then spoke firmly.

“If it were the Supreme Elder, he wouldn’t want a disciple of Hwasan to take on such a big job. And I learned from the Supreme Elder, didn’t I?”

Hyun Jong’s face lit up. Tang Gunak’s face became serious.

“That’s…”

“However.”

Unam quickly added before Tang Gunak could say anything.

“I’m a little different from the Supreme Elder. If something is good, why not take it if they’re willing to give it to me?”

“Wh-What?”

Hyun Jong looked at Un Am in surprise, but Un Am looked away and continued.

“Anyway, as the current Sect Leader of Hwasan, I want to say.”

Unam smiled brightly.

“I agree.”

…Hyun Jong stared at Un Am with his mouth open. But he couldn’t disagree. The Supreme Elder is more respected than the Sect Leader, but the Sect Leader has more power.

Now that he had given up the position, Un Am had all the power of the Sect Leader.

“…I created a problem for myself…”

“Hey, be quiet. You’re just an old man!”

“I’m still the Sect Leader! Unlike some people who aren’t Sect Leaders!”

“……”

Hyun Jong was embarrassed by Hwasan’s two elders, Hyun Young and Hyun Sang. He shut his mouth and became quiet and embarrassed.

“Then all the sects agree.”

Tang Gunak nodded calmly, as if it was obvious. Then, he turned to look at one person. The person who was still standing there stiffly.

“Do you understand? So from now on, you are the Chief Commander of the Heavenly Union.”

Tang Gunak smiled proudly.

“I look forward to working with you, Chief Commander.”

…Chung Myung’s eyes twitched.