Survival Guide for the Reincarnated - Chapter 292

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Chapter 292
Hwa Mu-nyeom nodded and rose from his seat, turning his body away.
The Unknown Man grasped him as he moved slowly forward.
“One more thing.”
Hwa Mu-nyeom turned his head back.
“When will you strike the Mixed Path Demon Flame Palace?”
“I intend to coordinate the timing.”
At that response, the Unknown Man let out a soft laugh.
“Understood. Now go.”
Hwa Mu-nyeom stared at the Unknown Man, his thoughts churning.
That insolent bastard.
If not for the Master’s trust alone, he would have torn his head clean off on the spot.
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Upon arriving at the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance Main Headquarters, Seol Woon-hwi made his way to the Cheonui Library.
The Cheonui Library was where the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance’s martial arts, history, and intelligence were recorded—one of the most vital locations within the entire organization.
Seol Woon-hwi’s reason for heading there was simple.
He had heard that Mae Wi-dong, the Alliance Leader, spent considerable time in the library.
And he had heard that he was there even now.
As he approached the library, Seol Woon-hwi caught sight of Mae Wi-dong emerging from within.
He performed the Cupped Fist Salute.
“I pay my respects to the Alliance Leader.”
“Ha, so it’s our Heavenly Righteousness Vice-Leader. It’s been four days since we last met, and you still cut an impressive figure.”
Just as Seol Woon-hwi was about to respond to Mae Wi-dong’s cordial words—
Something strange caught his eye beyond the library entrance.
Seol Woon-hwi was no fool; when he first became Vice-Leader, he had walked through various parts of the Main Headquarters.
The library was no exception.
He remembered roughly which bookshelves were inside and which books were there, but something… felt off.
‘Has it narrowed slightly?’
He wasn’t certain, but the two bookshelves just inside the entrance seemed to have shifted closer together.
It wasn’t a mistake on his part.
“What brings you to visit this time?”
Mae Wi-dong’s calm voice was so natural it felt almost unnatural.
Seol Woon-hwi released the salute and smiled gently.
“You must have heard the news.”
“News, you say…?”
“I have severed the connection between Woon-guk and the Nine Gate Society.”
“That… yes, I did hear. But who are ‘those people’?”
Seol Woon-hwi regarded Mae Wi-dong briefly before answering tersely.
“They are people who assist me.”
“People who assist you, I see…”
“Through my activities in the Murim, I’ve cultivated connections in various places. By treasuring those bonds, I’ve come to know people willing to answer my call.”
“Hmm….”
“As I mentioned before, here is the list of Cheonsu Temple masters to be appointed to the four vacant regions.”
Mae Wi-dong’s pupils gleamed as he accepted the small paper Seol Woon-hwi offered.
“These individuals… are joining the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance?”
“Yes. They agreed to help willingly.”
“But… aren’t they all masters of the previous generation? Some even at the Golden Perfection realm.”
“Is that a problem?”
“…Hmm, you must have your reasons. I will accept them all.”
“And I mentioned bringing three of the Cheonin Palzwa into the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance, but I’ve only persuaded Dok-go the Great Hero.”
“The other two refused to come?”
“No. I haven’t even met them.”
Mae Wi-dong’s brow twitched slightly.
“After investigating separately, I found that bringing those two into the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance would require considerable compensation.”
“Hmm… is that so?”
“They have deep connections with the Martial Alliance, the Four Heaven Alliance, and the Odaegeomsong rather than with us.”
“I see.”
“Oh, and though he’s not one of the Cheonin Palzwa, I wish to elevate Seo Hyo, the Wise Lord of Cheon Rim, to the position of Elder in the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance.”
Mae Wi-dong’s pupils gleamed.
“The Wise Lord among Cheon Rim’s Four Main Gods… I understand he holds a very significant position even within Cheon Rim. Heavenly Righteousness Central, am I thinking correctly?”
“Yes. That’s correct.”
Seol Woon-hwi smiled faintly.
“The Sect Master of Ihwageomseonchong is also the Rim Lord of Cheon Rim. I intend to bring Cheon Rim away from him.”
“…You won’t be able to bring it away entirely….”
“I will bring as much as possible.”
Mae Wi-dong, convinced, nodded his head.
“The pace of progress is truly remarkable. Then you’ve come to report?”
“No.”
There was a clear reason for my visit.
“I need the Alliance Leader’s seal.”
“My seal, you say….”
This time too, Seol Woon-hwi withdrew a letter from his robes.
Mae Wi-dong, receiving it, began reading the letter but paused.
Then he looked at Seol Woon-hwi again.
“…Is this… truly real?”
“Yes.”
“….”
“You seem displeased.”
“It’s not so much displeasure as….”
Mae Wi-dong, trailing off, withdrew a storage bag from his robes and produced over twenty letters from within, handing them to Seol Woon-hwi.
“Letters have arrived from both the O Dae Geom-jong and the Sa-ma Oe-jong. They’re filled with questions about how you intend to take responsibility and what exactly you’re trying to accomplish.”
Seol Woon-hwi raised his head after silently reading through all the letters.
As if he’d been waiting for this moment, Mae Wi-dong continued speaking.
“…But this letter given to us by the Cheonui Jungjeong…”
Mae Wi-dong paused and exhaled deeply.
“I’m not certain this is the right choice.”
Such words were bound to emerge.
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To all members of the Nine Gate Society, I hereby declare:
Regarding the series of incidents that have recently occurred within the Woon-guk Royal Court, the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance holds the Nine Gate Society responsible.
When the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance initially faced crisis, we sought aid from the O Dae Geom-jong and the Sa-ma Oe-jong, yet rather than providing assistance, they only created unnecessary conflict.
In that process, they failed, and using the loss of life resulting from their failure as justification, they established the Nine Gate Society. Furthermore, their actions of bribing the Royal Court’s Prime Minister and Prince Chin in an attempt to completely expel the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance represent a departure from the Way of martial artists—a grave transgression that transcends mere factional struggle within the Murim and constitutes serious interference in the internal affairs of a nation.
Therefore, the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance demands clarification and an apology from the Nine Gate Society regarding these matters.
Should the Nine Gate Society have objections or wish to provide explanation, we ask that you avoid the tedium of exchanging letters and instead dispatch an envoy directly to the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance Main Headquarters.
We seek to determine right from wrong through a proper “discourse as martial artists” and hold the Nine Gate Society accountable for their actions. Do not evade this—respond to our call.
Jointly sealed by Mae Wi-dong, Alliance Leader of the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance, and Seol Woon-hwi, Cheonui Jungjeong.
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In summary, it essentially held the entire Nine Gate Society responsible and stated that since exchanging letters was tedious, if they had grievances, they should send an envoy to the Heavenly Righteousness Alliance, where they would engage in discourse to determine who bore responsibility.
If the Nine Gate Society received this, what would their reaction be?
They would undoubtedly rage.
“…Will you be able to handle this?”
“It’s entirely manageable.”
“Hmm…”
“I’ve already affixed my seal. I need yours as well.”
“You’re saying we must demonstrate the position of the entire Heavenly Righteousness Alliance.”
“Precisely.”
Mae Wi-dong scratched his head, deliberated for a moment, then slowly nodded.
“Very well. I’ll affix it.”
“And please clear the Training Ground of the Main Headquarters. I intend to hold discourse with all of them, but no matter how I think about it, the Training Ground won’t remain intact.”
The letter had made it abundantly clear.
To engage in discourse as martial artists.
This was not merely a matter of quarreling with words.
It meant fighting with strength, and much blood would be spilled in that place.
Mae Wi-dong sighed as if troubled, then nodded.
“I’ll trust you and leave this in your hands once more.”
“Thank you. And…”
A subtle smile played at the corners of Seol Woon-hwi’s mouth.
“We’re in the same boat, are we not? It’s time for you to step into the forefront as well, Alliance Leader.”
Mae Wi-dong’s eyebrows twitched slightly.
Though it was but a fleeting moment, Seol Woon-hwi had certainly seen it.
Yet I revealed nothing of my thoughts.
The two men regarded each other with an enigmatic gaze.
Seol Woon-hwi does not fight battles he cannot win.
This occasion was no exception.
Nor would any future encounter be different.

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