Chronicles of the Mad Demon - Chapter 189

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Chapter 189. Broken Chains (4)

“He went straight down the mountain?”

“Yes.”

Winter Sword Immortal was dumbfounded.

“What’s been happening with Jang Moon Sa Hyeong lately? How can he move so impulsively?”

Seong Geom Jin In shook his head.

“Who could know what’s in his mind? However, it’s true that since he became the sect leader, Wudang’s influence has grown and our treasures have increased. At least when it comes to worldly affairs, it would be hard to find someone as remarkable as Jang Moon Sa Hyeong.”

“That may be so, but.”

Perhaps feeling uneasy, Winter Sword Immortal’s expression was not good.

Seong Geom Jin In was well aware that the shadow cast over his junior’s face was growing darker by the day.

He pretended not to know and asked.

“Why? Is there something you need to handle separately?”

“It’s nothing major, but…”

“Go on.”

“Among the Wun generation disciples, there are children expressing dissatisfaction with this recent incident.”

Seong Geom Jin In’s eyes also darkened accordingly.

“As expected.”

Recently, the Wudang Sect had signed a contract with Jeong Ryong Trading Company, a renowned merchant group in Hubei.

However, it was only a contract in form; in reality, it was a forced treaty where only the Wudang Sect gained benefits unilaterally.

Originally, Jeong Ryong Trading Company had been doing business with southern forces rather than northern forces in Hubei, and had accumulated considerable wealth and reputation, if not the greatest.

The Wudang Sect became Jeong Ryong Trading Company’s biggest client, but the trading company had to stamp the contract with tears of blood, as it only meant money going out with no benefits for them.

All they gained was backing themselves with the name of Nam Jon Mu Dang (Southern Revered Wudang).

Of course, that was a significant benefit from a merchant’s perspective, but the head of Jeong Ryong Trading Company was not the type of person to expand business by backing himself with the Wudang Sect’s name.

“Jang Moon Sa Hyeong deliberately sent Wun Ho to conclude the contract.”

“…That’s right.”

“Wun Ho is a good child. Before being a Taoist Priest, his innate nature is kind and righteous.”

“That’s why many children of the Wun generation follow him.”

“Jang Moon Sa Hyeong is pushing his direct disciple Wun Kyung as the next sect leader. But the Wun generation’s thoughts will be different.”

“The children’s different thoughts are not a problem. Ultimately, the authority to decide the next sect leader lies with the sect leader and the elders. Whatever those children think doesn’t significantly affect the general situation.”

“There may be no immediate impact, but ultimately, it’s the Wun generation children who will lead the future Wudang Sect.”

“…”

“The reason Jang Moon Sa Hyeong sent Wun Ho for this Jeong Ryong Trading Company matter was probably to have Wun Ho himself become accustomed to worldly affairs. However, it’s actually having the opposite effect.”

Seong Geom Jin In thought his junior’s words were only half correct.

‘Junior, Jang Moon Sa Hyeong is not such a kind-hearted person.’

Although Wun Ho lacked talent in martial arts, many children followed him for his good and righteous character.

Naturally, this couldn’t look favorable in the eyes of Jang Moon Sa Hyeong, who was considering Wun Kyung as his successor.

‘Sending Wun Ho for this Jeong Ryong Trading Company matter was to shatter the other Wun generation children’s illusions about Wun Ho.’

Seong Geom Jin In didn’t bother to say that much.

“Junior, please comfort the Wun generation children well.”

“Senior. Since we’re talking about this, let me say one more thing.”

Winter Sword Immortal’s eyes were burning.

“Is the current Wudang Sect truly moving in the right direction?”

“…”

“This junior thinks our main sect has completely departed from the shadow of the past Wudang that was called the sect of immortals.”

“That’s an excessive statement.”

“Yes, worldly aspects are certainly necessary too. We’re not a group that only practices cultivation. We have one foot in the secular world, and there will be times when we need to step forward actively, like our predecessors.”

“…”

“However, there is definitely a line of righteousness. Honestly… I’m not even sure if the current Wudang Sect is a Taoist sect.”

Seong Geom Jin In spoke coldly.

“If you say such things in front of Jang Moon Sa Hyeong or other juniors, you won’t get off with just dismissal.”

Winter Sword Immortal let out a bitter laugh.

“If they exclude someone just for speaking honestly, that too would be conduct unbecoming of a righteous sect.”

“Junior.”

“Rather than being an elder of such a sect, I think it would be fine to step down from this position.”

Seong Geom Jin In gritted his teeth tightly.

He too knew what his junior was talking about. Honestly, he himself had been the one most troubled by that aspect.

So he had to tell him.

“Don’t monks say they carry their own sins? We’re the same. The era we’re living in now is unstable. Even if we have to endure some criticism, it’s important to solidify Wudang’s position.”

“Senior. Are you deliberately ignoring one fact?”

“What do you mean?”

“The Wudang Sect wasn’t a sect that everyone revered because it was wealthy or strong.”

“…”

“There have been many unstable eras over the past hundreds of years. But our ancestors never acted like this.”

Seong Geom Jin In deliberately spoke coldly.

“While we should respect our predecessors, blindly following their actions as absolutely correct is a way of thinking we should avoid.”

“…”

“We made a choice, and once we’ve chosen, we must believe and move forward.”

“We should believe and move forward, but absolute righteousness must be preserved – that’s my opinion.”

“Then step down from your elder position right now and withdraw.”

Winter Sword Immortal bowed his head.

“I’m considering it.”

He had spoken coldly on purpose, but seeing that he really seemed inclined to do so, Seong Geom Jin In was inwardly flustered.

“Why are you suddenly acting like this? Haven’t you been managing the Wun generation children well?”

“When teaching someone, whether I’m properly practicing those teachings myself should come first. But I’m not doing that.”

“…”

“Managing the children has made me realize many things. Right now, I’m doing nothing different from a greedy parent trying to achieve unfulfilled dreams through their children due to their own lack of ability.”

“What’s wrong with that? Adults can raise their children properly because they’ve already experienced the harsh world. If children can achieve the dreams their parents couldn’t fulfill and live magnificently themselves, what could be better than that?”

“Don’t you think wanting children to do well and setting an example are different matters?”

Seong Geom Jin In shook his head.

“Let’s stop here. You seem to have too many worries.”

“In one sense, these are the most necessary worries. They’re also worries we should all have every moment of every day.”

“Please leave now.”

Bitterness appeared on Winter Sword Immortal’s face.

That expression seemed to replace the words, “So even the senior I trusted is no different from others.”

Seong Geom Jin In said with rising emotion.

“Demons have definitely clouded your mind! Don’t attend meetings until your thoughts are sorted out!”

“I will return the title of Jin In.”

“What, what did you say?”

“Jin In means an enlightened person. I’m not even a Jin In, I’m worse than a Taoist novice.”

“For heaven’s sake!”

Seong Geom Jin In, who was about to get angry, soon controlled his emotions.

“Withdraw. Go and think about what it means to be an adult, and what we can do for the children.”

That’s when it happened.

“Seong Geom Sa Hyeong! Are you here, Sa Hyeong?”

“What’s the matter?”

The person who rushed in was Elder Xuan Jian Zhen Ren.

“Sa Hyeong, we’ve received contact from Ming Zhen Nunnery.”

Both men were startled for a moment.

“Ming Zhen Nunnery? From Heo Do Seon?”

“Ja Dam sent a letter through that child. It’s definitely the Divine Physician’s handwriting.”

“Bring it here.”

Seong Geom Jin In, who unfolded the letter received from Xuan Jian Zhen Ren, was extremely flustered.

If you still respect me as the Divine Physician, come to the hermitage immediately upon receiving this letter. If you do not come before midnight tonight passes, I will strip you of your Taoist names.

The content was brief, but what was contained within was terrifying.

Of course, Heo Do Jin In, who had retired from the front lines, couldn’t actually strip them of their Taoist names.

That’s why those words sounded even more frightening and symbolic. It felt like something truly terrible would happen if they didn’t come.

“Are you certain it’s really a letter that child Ja Dam delivered?”

“Didn’t I just tell you? The handwriting is definitely that of Divine Physician Heo Do!”

Even if it wasn’t, visiting Ming Zhen Nunnery once wouldn’t be such a big deal.

Nevertheless, Seong Geom Jin In was flustered because Ming Zhen Nunnery was currently perceived as an untouchable place.

“Wh-what should we do?”

Xuan Jian Zhen Ren was at a loss.

It was understandable. Divine Physician Heo Do, who had been quietly staying put until now, was actually a hero who had participated in battle alongside Wudang’s Taoist Priests and saved the martial world of Jianghu.

Though he now felt like he’d been pushed aside into a corner room by the radicals, the moment he rose up and set fire to the field, the Wudang Sect would surely suffer tremendous turmoil.

“We must go.”

Winter Sword Immortal acted as if what was meant to come had come. He even seemed refreshed.

“We should go. Isn’t that right, Sa Hyeong Seong Geom?”

“Sa Je. This is not such a simple matter.”

“Because they have experienced the world, parents can teach their children correctly. Isn’t that so?”

The corners of Seong Geom Jin In’s eyes trembled slightly.

“Not all parents raise their children correctly.”

“Conversely, not all children grow up correctly even after drinking in their parents’ love.”

“Sa Je!”

“Sa Hyeong, please don’t disappoint me any further.”

“What?!”

“Sa Hyeong is interpreting the current situation only as it suits you. You think only you are right and refuse to listen to what others say. Do you truly intend to go to the end together with Jang Moon Sa Hyeong?”

“…!”

“Going to the end is fine, but at least if one is a mature person, listening to any opinion shouldn’t be difficult and should rather be actively embraced. Moreover, that person is an elder of our sect who deserves respect.”

Seong Geom Jin In, who had been looking at Winter Sword Immortal with trembling eyes, soon spoke in a low voice.

“Xuan Jian, you will remain here.”

“M-me?”

“And Winter Sword, summon the other Elders. Have them all armed and assembled in front of Ja Seo Palace within half a si jin.”

Winter Sword Immortal’s mouth fell open.

“Armed?!”

“To listen to what he has to say? Fine. But we must prepare for the worst case scenario.”

Seong Geom Jin In gripped his sword.

“In the absence of the sect leader, I am the acting sect leader. We can’t go empty-handed to a place where anything could happen.”

* * *

“They’re coming.”

“Indeed. But….”

“….”

“They’ve each got a brilliant sword properly fastened. They’ve armed themselves quite thoroughly.”

Heo Joong Jin In’s eyes became bloodshot.

“Those bastards!”

At least because he had removed the demonic energy, he didn’t make the mistake of revealing his aura, but he was extremely enraged.

Moyong Bi spoke calmly.

“Listen, Heo Joong.”

Since only the two of them were there, he addressed him comfortably as before.

It was the same for Heo Joong Jin In.

“Please speak, Alliance Leader.”

“Don’t get excited over every little thing. Wudang’s transformation is just beginning, isn’t it?”

Heo Joong Jin In sighed.

Moyong Bi rose from his seat.

“We only need a very brief moment. Neung Hyeong is over there too, so don’t worry and let’s just do what we need to do.”

A short while later.

The two men infiltrated the Wudang main sect like ghosts.

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