Episode 461
Obtaining Darkness (1)
It was a question that truly shook my heart.
Are you willing to throw everything away to crush the Saeumgyo?
‘of course.’
If it had been Yeonhojeong in the past, the answer would have come without any hesitation.
Yes. In another sense, Saeumgyo is the enemy of Bulbuldaecheon.
Is it different now? Don’t get angry about things that didn’t even happen?
That was nonsense. The three schools, including Saeumgyo, were already looking to the central region. In the process, countless people will die.
And among those in danger were family members.
In fact, not only Yeonhojeong, but everyone who participated in this invisible battle had to fight for their lives. Otherwise, you can’t blow them away.
There was nothing to say about Yeonhojeong, who was filled with regret and anger from the past. He was ready to sacrifice his life to drive out the three religions in order to destroy the Saeum religion.
Yes. That determination and sense of purpose have not changed.
but?
“The scope of the question Buju asks is so broad that I cannot give you an easy answer.”
Yang Chen’s eyes lit up.
“Surprisingly. “I thought you probably hated them more than I do.”
“It’s definitely true. It’s not just Buju. “No one in the Central Plains has a deeper hatred and aversion towards them than I do.”
“The power of the object of such hatred and loathing is so great that it goes beyond imagination.”
“That is correct.”
“In that case, I should be ready to throw everything away, but why do I want to hear your lukewarm answer? I guess that’s not the case?”
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“I have to prepare myself for immortality, but I have no intention of crossing the line.”
“I don’t want to cross the line…”
Yang Chen tilted his head.
“It was like that before. That I wouldn’t cross the line. But you yourself said that the concept of the line is ambiguous.”
“It’s still the same now. I haven’t yet defined exactly what that line is. But I kind of get the feeling.”
“It’s a feeling…”
Yeon Ho-jeong laughed bitterly.
“My father hopes that his poor son will catch a monster and not become a similar monster.”
Yang Chen frowned.
“You have already started a family. “Whether it is martial arts, spirit, or anything else.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“The teachings of parents and teachers do not discriminate between the child’s condition. “But I didn’t know you cared so much about your father’s teachings.”
“If there is a difference of opinion, I will only take note of it and will not necessarily change my opinion.”
“But?”
“…I guess I felt bad about myself. “I am becoming more and more like them.”
To be precise, it didn’t become the same.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s extreme hatred caused him to become a monster beyond the three religions the more he defeated them, but did not make him the same as them.
So it was a problem. If it were just to become the same, to ruin myself and eventually destroy myself, I wouldn’t have worried this much.
Yeon Ho-jeong was sure. If you abandon the abstract and ambiguous concept of ‘good’, it will become a natural disaster that no one can prevent in the future.
It wasn’t a question of his ability.
The question was how much presence the character Yeon Ho-jeong had in the martial arts world of the time, how much impact his words had, and what he could do if he set his mind to it.
Yeon Ho-jeong’s ability was incredible. In other words, if he were to attack the imperial palace based on the trust he had built up until now, and if he could make thorough preparations, the Murim Alliance could at least engage in a confrontation with the imperial palace.
Is this an overinterpretation? Not like that.
Buseon brought Bota-am to that point in just three years. If Yeonhojeong is more capable than Buseon in all areas, it would not be completely impossible to shake the world.
That is why.
Because he was aware of his current status and influence to some extent.
That’s why I’m worried. Because I know what kind of repercussions the results of my choices will cause, I can vaguely guess a future that will not end with me being ruined.
Yangcheon asked, looking at Yeonhojeong’s confused face.
“Can I say something?”
“Sure.”
“You have so much self-esteem that you have become arrogant.”
“….”
“I don’t think you’re scared. I don’t think your feelings for them have worn off. But what is clear is that you seem to have become too arrogant.”
“Do you see it that way?”
“I don’t think there is a single person who would deny that you are a great talent. But did the Jungwon Murim seem so easy that they would be swayed just because one of you turned into a monster?”
“…!”
I hadn’t thought about this part.
Yang Chen said with a somewhat displeased face.
“Even though I had many opportunities to kill you, I kept you alive not only because of various interests, but also because I was attracted to you as a person. But what is clear is that if I decide to kill you, you will never survive.”
“….”
“Am I the only one? Other powerful people in the Holy Heaven will do the same, and countless hidden people who have not been revealed to the world also have the same power.”
The corners of Yang Chen’s mouth rose.
“Considering your age and stature, it’s not a fault that you’re so arrogant. But aren’t you overly distrustful of people other than yourself?”
“It’s not disbelief.”
“If it’s not distrust, it’s even more arrogance.”
Yeon Ho-jeong sighed.
“It must not be easy to undergo such shocking self-reflection so gently.”
“Do you admit it?”
“I don’t know yet. However, there is certainly some truth to what you say about carelessness. Actually, if you weren’t arrogant, you wouldn’t even think about this.”
Yang Cheon’s eyes became strange.
‘As expected, this guy…’
Even though he has risen high enough, he knows how to reflect on himself after hearing the scolding from a target who is clearly not an ally.
‘This is true.’
At first he seemed weak, but when I saw him say things that seemed arrogant, I thought he was slowly fading away.
But seeing this again, I felt like I was seeing a different side of Yeonhojeong.
‘Yes, this guy wasn’t like that from birth either.’
An eye that is worthy of being called a divine skill, super expert martial arts that are completely unsuited to one’s age, and even a brutal sixth sense.
Literally, no one is born with such abilities. Clearly, Yeon Ho-jeong must have endured bone-chilling efforts and pain to become what he is now.
‘Still, it’s hard to disparage such an open appearance.’
It’s a world where one’s pride can be hurt over a trivial problem. At least in that respect, Yeon Ho-jeong had a sufficiently good personality.
Yeon Ho-jeong shook his head.
“No matter what, the end of my fight is clear. However, for the sake of that fight, I will do my best to avoid selling my family or ignoring the minimum moral standards.”
“I see what you mean.”
“But why did you ask that question?”
“I just wanted to hear it. Now you ask the question.”
Yeon Ho-jeong, who was quietly examining Yang Cheon’s clothes, opened his mouth.
“Is it possible that what the Vice Lord wants is a three-way war with Botha as a proxy war?”
Yang Chen was honestly impressed.
“Did you penetrate that far?”
“One is the Ink Dragon and the other is the Murim Alliance. In that case, there is only one left, and I can’t believe that one is….”
“Saeum.”
“….”
“Your insight surprises me even though I already knew it.”
Yang Cheon nodded.
What I meant was that we should start talking in earnest.
“That’s right. “I want to bring Saeum into Botta’s war.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes grew cold.
“Regardless of how difficult and dangerous it is, you know that it is not a very desirable thing to do.”
“why? “Does this seem like a plan that crossed the line you mentioned?”
“….”
“I’m sorry, but I don’t think so. Even if I crossed the line, I have no regrets. Anyway, Bothaam and headquarters have a difficult relationship. By striking first, he removes the risk factor and further deals a blow to Saeum by using Bota as a proxy. “I don’t think this idea is wrong.”
“You’re right.”
Yeon Ho-jeong nodded.
“At least that plan won’t be wrong for you. The problem is…”
“The problem?”
“The Vice Lord only knew one thing and did not know the other.”
Yang Chen’s eyes lit up.
“I will just listen carefully.”
“Botaam is okay. And even though the factions in the central and central regions are different, most of them are connected as one. “Right now, the relationship between Bota and Shaolin is not bad.”
“Hmm.”
“If this fact becomes known, the Bulmun will immediately stand up and start biting the Inkryongbu. “There is no guarantee that Shaolin will not join in as well.”
“I guess so.”
“This can be interpreted to mean that the power to drive out the three religions through careless and unexpected actions will be temporarily reduced.”
Yeon Ho-jeong’s eyes became colder and colder.
“Do you understand? “I know how much Buju hates the Saeum Church, but because of that hatred and desire for revenge, the martial arts power to deal with all three religions has been reduced.”
“….”
“If you wanted to end it, didn’t you do it after the war was over? Didn’t win the war and was defeated? So isn’t this a meaningless argument in the end? But how could you hastily bring Bottas to that point?”
From a national perspective, Yang Cheon’s actions were clearly problematic.
Yang Chen opened his mouth.
“But that’s why they attacked Bota…”
“If you’re going to say that there was conflict in an unseen place and that the Bota monks’ training was not enough to be swayed by the conflict, then stop. “That’s the whole point.”
“….”
“The pontoon owner was not allowed to touch the boat.”
Yang Chen frowned.
“Then what? “Things have already come to this point.”
“I guess I’ll have to take care of it. However, we will not hide the fact that the Mukryongbu side used its strength to take down Botha.”
“That’s a bit disappointing.”
“It is an issue that cannot be hidden either publicly or privately. “It shouldn’t be hidden.”
“Don’t worry. “From the moment I started work, I thought I would at least accept that responsibility.”
“Then I’m glad.”
“The problem is that I have no desire to fix Botha.”
“….”
Yang Cheon did not lose his smile even as he saw Yeon Ho-jeong staring at him.
“To be precise, it has already left my hands.”
“…?!”
“….”
“no way?”
“You think right.”
An insidious shadow appeared on Yang Chen’s face.
“Cheonimun, the last of the tribes of Bota, sent someone to Saeumgyo. Just as Tiananmen came to you, just as Lotus Gate came to us.”
“Holy shit….”
“What can we do? “If something has already happened and there is no way to fix it, we have no choice but to push forward.”
Yang Chen raised his glass and made a grumpy expression.
“Aren’t you curious too? How will I get out of Saeumgyo? If done well, it will be an opportunity to get a clear look into Saeumgyo’s power and internal situation.”
