< Episode 153
Cheongseongsan Mountain, where the Cheongseong faction had maintained its position for hundreds of years and where the black snakes had coiled up, nearby was now the Jeongcheonmaeng faction.
It has always been the center of Sacheon, and although it was a land where people came and went frequently, it was not a very prosperous place. During the time of the Qingseong faction, the famous Taomen was located right nearby, so they could not do business noisily, and there were limits to the items they could handle. During the reign of the Black Snake, everyone except the long-time natives left for other places due to being weighed down by its majesty.
That is why it became a land without a special name. A village where people gathered together would have had a name such as something like a village, but there was no actual name for the land. However, now that Jeongcheonmaeng has been established, many people have come and gone. No matter how fast the progress is, this is a project that will last for several moons to wax and wane. It is natural that commercial districts are created to target the deep pockets of workers who receive considerable wages from the party. From guesthouses and restaurants that can provide basic accommodation and food to entertainment facilities that can relieve fatigue from hard work.
As many people, not just workers, came to live together, the land naturally took on a name.
Maengji (盟地) – It meant the land where Jeongcheonmaeng was located.
About twenty people wearing uniforms were walking down the street. Several plum blossoms were embroidered on their sleeves. It is a symbol of the Shaanxi Volcanic Wave. In particular, the fact that several plum blossoms were embroidered on it meant that they were quite important in the volcano.
The youngest-looking person in the group parted his lips.
“It’s noisy. Cheonghak execution.”
“That’s right. It looks like the workers are making good use of it. I heard that the party pays quite generously, but it’s bigger than I thought. “It’s hard to believe that this is a temporary commercial district.”
“The church I stopped by on the way was also very popular, but this place is no less lively than the church.”
“There are definitely signs of prosperity. I heard that this land even got a name called Maengji (盟地). “Once Jeongcheonmaeng is fully established, it will become the center of Sacheon along with Chengdu.”
“Then how about the main faction also invests here? The guys at the Finance Department said that the last time they took over Fahrenheit’s interest, the money to play increased a bit. Besides, land in Sichuan is cheap, right?”
“Ah, priest. I don’t know when you’re talking about the enemy. The price of land in Sichuan is already skyrocketing. You’ll probably have to pay more to actually purchase the land. That’s how people feel. The price hasn’t decreased at all and keeps rising day after day. There is no way anyone would want to sell it. If they wanted to buy it, they should have bought it a long time ago.”
“Like Danga?”
“okay. According to what I heard, right before it became known that the Black Silent Alliance had collapsed, the Party General Government purchased all the land in Sacheon at a low price. Perhaps a significant portion of the land here is also owned by the Tang family. I don’t know, but the profits over a short period of time will be enormous. Of course, the amount of money to be collected in the future will be even greater. “Sacheon will become a sacred place for martial arts.”
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“The person called the Commander-in-Chief seemed to have sharp eyes. Was his name Dang Gyu-hyeon? I don’t know why such a person was not known.”
“It’s not just that. Except for Deputy General Manager Dang Bu-yun, all the key figures in the party have changed. “It must have been a greeting that was carried out after the head of the Tang family and the head of the small family ascended to their positions.”
“Now that I think about it, the rumors about the Tang family are not true. “Rumors that were thought to be exaggerated are often not properly known…”
“Are you talking about the head of the Tang family?”
“The same goes for her. No, I’m not just saying this, I’ve never seen such a beautiful woman in my life. For a moment, I thought she was into some kind of magic. I heard she was called the best beauty in the Four Heavenly Kingdom when she was young.”
“As soon as you faced Dokbong, I saw your jaw drop as if it were going to fall off. However, it’s not because she went back to old age, but she is already a woman in her forties with a grown son. If you remember that fact, you won’t lose your heart for no reason. And “What was more impressive than her beauty was her inaction, didn’t she? Even though she was clearly possessed, it seemed to oppress the surrounding air.”
“Apart from the beauty, I felt majesty. She saw Sa-suk’s attitude toward death, right? I have never seen Sa-suk be so polite, except when dealing with her master, who is a long-time scholar. The rumor that the head of the Tang family has reached the realm of peace must be true.”
“I guess so. “Because I also couldn’t fathom her accomplishments.”
“I’m becoming more and more curious about Tangga’s Sogaju. What kind of person is this? A boy who had lived only a little over half of his life was not only incompetent enough to demote the Lord of the Black Snakes and the Six Apostles, but also possessed enough grandeur to lead the creation of the Jeongcheon Alliance. “It feels like it doesn’t fit the soft name of life.”
“There must be some story. It must be the name given by the head of the family.”
“That’s right. To be honest, I would have believed that the former master of the past had turned back to anti-Roh, but since his mother, the head of the Tang family, is alive and well, there is no doubt that he is that age. I am very excited to have become a plum blossom swordsman at the same age as the death penalty of Cheongmyeong. “I feel a little miserable about myself.”
“Don’t be discouraged. A Cheongpung priest is good enough. The Maehwageomsu of the Bonpa are truly the elite of volcanoes. Just having your name listed on that famous site can already be said to have gone beyond the realm of late-stage indexes. “I don’t know, but when you reach the age of a Cheongmyeong priest, wouldn’t you be able to achieve something similar?”
“Hwa-gyeong….”
“And guess what the long-winded intention was in sending the priest to Jeongcheonmae? Priest Cheongmyeong has been appointed as the next chief priest, so he has been retained, but take a look at the faces of the priests dispatched this time. Aren’t they all of the plum sword swordsmen with considerable skills? Not to mention Okyang’s dormitory…”
Cheongpung raised his head and looked at the leader. The back of a middle-aged Taoist monk leading the group is visible. This is Okyang, Cheongpung’s private quarters. Along with her teacher and Jangmun Ok-ryeong, she is the only master of Hwa-gyeong in Hwasan —
‘Ah, now there are three’
Cheongpung thought of Cheongmyeong, the death penalty. Cheongmyeong, who showed extraordinary qualities from a young age, was always an object of admiration for him. Cheongpung always tried his best to catch up with Cheongmyeong, and as a result, he naturally reached his current position. However, the distance between Cheongmyeong and Cheongmyeong was not shortened, and Cheongmyeong had now leapt into a seemingly unreachable territory. He became the third Hwajung master of Hwasan.
“Because Priest Cheongmyeong ascended to the rank of Hwagyeong, Jangmun can send Okyang Sa-suk to the Jeongcheon Alliance. From now on, Cheongmyeong can lead the Maehwa Swordsmen. Then, what was the reason for sending the priest? The Jeongcheon Alliance is different from the Murim Alliance. The power of the political factions gathered together will not dissipate and will continue to exert influence over the martial arts world. The era in which Jeongdo factions were represented by our nine factions and the five major factions has come to an end. Since the three of them have been replaced by the Three Mages, it will become important from now on which clan or family will be the leader of Jeongcheon. Of course, Jangmun sent Sasuk Okyang with the position of leader in mind, but sending a priest was also his intention. “It’s obvious.”
“no way….?”
“Yes, the next great Jeongcheon Lord is also planning to take the mountain from the volcano. “Cheongpung, you have been chosen as the successor to Okyang Sasuk.”
So, have confidence. As soon as Cheonghak said that, the group’s steps stopped. This is because there was a long line of people.
“Are these all people who want to join the Jeongcheon Alliance…?”
You will see a signboard that says Jeongcheonmaeng (正天盟) in the distance, so you must be right. The people in line all had sharp eyes and were wielding swords, so they seemed to have achieved martial arts achievements of their own, whether deep or shallow.
“What should we do? Sasuk.”
“hmm.”
Okyang sighed. It is the season when the biting wind blows, like a swordsman’s sword swing. Of course, the disciples who were following were all the elites of the volcano, Maehwageomsu. This means that Hanseo is somehow inviolable. No matter how strong the cold was, waiting in line for your turn was not a problem. However, there is value in the name of Hwasan and Maehwageomsu, but I was thinking that the act of standing in line like everyone else was diminishing the prestige of the Samun.
Above all, isn’t Ok-yang herself a strong person who has reached the realm of peace? It was a natural routine for her to be treated as an honored guest wherever she went in Moorim. Normally, Okyang would have passed through the front door without hesitation.
However, for some reason, an uneasy feeling was holding Okyang back. The intuition of a martial artist who has reached a certain level is usually not wrong. In particular, it would not be far wrong to say that a being who has reached the realm of enlightenment has foresight.
“Get in line. The Jeongcheon Alliance has not yet established a system, so it is not a matter of being rude if you do not receive treatment befitting the reputation of the main faction. Moreover, the hearts of all the warriors who have gathered to fight against the Demon Island are not much different from our Hwasan. .”
After a short period of deliberation, Okyang made a decision. Instead of asserting the authority of the six factions, I decided to observe my turn like everyone else, and it was not simply because I felt uncomfortable. Before arriving here at Manji, Okyang and the other members of the Hwasan faction stopped by Dangga. The purpose of the trip was to join the Jeongcheon Alliance, but since there was a saint just a stone’s throw away from the destination, it was thought that it would be wise to stop by the temple and say hello to the head of the temple.
Of course, that wasn’t the only reason. I was curious about Boksim’s declaration that he would not sit in the position of the leader of the Jeongcheon Alliance, which would become a huge power in the future. And apart from the conflict with the Murim family that has been going on since the old faction, if Hwasan now becomes the owner of the Jeongcheonmaeng, it would be good to maintain a close relationship with the Tang family, the indigenous family of Sichuan.
So I visited.
However, Dokbong’s inaction when I actually met her was as shocking as her beauty. A huge wave of true energy spreads out even though she is holding on to it in her own way – Okyang noticed that Tang Ji-hye was not only well on her way to the realm of painting, but also that her inner strength was very profound. It’s an unbelievable achievement considering her age, where she must have surpassed herself and slightly surpassed her age. Did I take some kind of legendary spirit?
Anyway, after talking with Dang Ji-hye in shock, Ok-yang felt a strange feeling. It is clear that the head of the Tang family is Tang Ji-hye, but it seems that the person who wields actual authority is the head of the So family. Despite the perfunctory talk of promoting friendship between Hwasan and the Tang family, Tang Ji-hye fell into the background. He told me to talk to his son at Jeongcheonmaeng.
‘Come to think of it…..’
Okyang thought about the rumors surrounding the Tang family. In all the major incidents, Amdokgeomryong, the owner of Soga, was involved. From the single-handed massacre of hundreds of people, the bloody death in the Sacheon branch, the death of the Heuksaryeonju, which although there are suspicions because the details are not known, is a fait accompli, the murder of Sado Yukjon…
‘Maybe the real power of the party is not Dokbong, but Dark Poison Geomryong.’
The Sacheon Jeongcheon Alliance was founded by Yeon Yeon-myeong, the Dark Poison Sword Dragon, while speaking of the banner of Jeongdo. It would be better not to create any room for unnecessary trouble in the first place, and waiting in line wasn’t difficult—this was Okyang’s decision.
And it didn’t take long to realize that the decision was right.
“…This is Jongnam. Sasuk.”
Episode 153
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