Chapter 567
567fury. Just watching
The martial people were usually weak to provocations..
‘This is especially true since political factions value face and prestige. Even more so if your pride is as high as the clouds in the sky..’
The warriors of Sapa, called Sima Oedo, do not hesitate to run away or bow to the strong for their own safety..
However, proud political figures tended to view simple provocations as insults and were unable to overlook them. They were a people who sometimes risked their lives because of their pride..
“Are you not confident? … . Hehehe.”
Looking at the Buddha smiling with an embarrassed expression, Baek Soo-ryong expected him to fall for his provocation..
‘I guess I can't stand this?’
The last of the five major officials presented a challenge to Gupailbang, who had ruled the martial arts world for hundreds of years and was even revered as a immortal by the civilians..
From the old faction’s perspective, there was no reason to refuse. Rather, you could welcome this as an opportunity to show the right side of your head and cheer up the Blue Dragon Credit Union..
However, the answer that followed was different from Baek Soo-ryong’s expectations..
“yes. I am not confident.”
“…….”
Buddha calmly accepted White Water Dragon's provocation and took a sip of tea..
His benevolent smile showed no displeasure at the provocation..
Baek Soo-ryong, who was facing him, smiled and asked again..
“Are you saying that you will avoid the old group because you think you will lose??”
“Heh heh. That's true, too, but there's something more important than the desire to win. It is the great cause..”
Even though the words were self-deprecating, he did not seem servile at all. Rather, it felt like the humility and consideration of the powerful. Actually, it must have been because he thought so too..
‘This is a tough hit..’
It could be because of the deep practice cultivated with Buddhist devotion, or it could be because of the caution that came from experiencing all kinds of ups and downs in the martial arts world for decades..
Anyway, it was a strong enemy..
“Actually, it's a shame. The purpose of practicing martial arts is to train the body and mind and gain enlightenment, but suddenly only martial arts remained to compare each other's strength and distinguish between the upper and lower ranks. Most of the disciples at the main temple are children who prefer to train their bodies rather than recite Buddhist scriptures..”
To Baek Soo-ryong, it sounded like 'be ashamed of the idea of solving all problems through martial arts.'.
“Of course, this is also the trend of the times. I am worried. Will the soon-to-be-started war against blood and religion turn the world into chaos?…….”
“However, difficult times create heroes and perfect the teachings of Shingongjeolhak..”
The head of Cheonmuhak, who had been quiet, suddenly joined the conversation..
When the Buddha looked at him with an expression as if he had something to say, the head of Cheonmu Hak shook his head..
“……It's just a long thought. I'm sorry for interrupting you suddenly..”
“Heh heh. no.”
The Buddha smiled kindly and spoke again to the White Water Dragon..
“Even within the old file room, it was not easy to coordinate opinions. This is why proud warriors would not be happy to listen to orders from other clans..”
So, after much deliberation, it was Emperor Cheonmu who reached an agreement..
It was decided by Emperor Tianwu that the later leaders should compare their martial skills with each other and submit to the outcome of the proxy war..
“If the senior figures of the old faction had directly competed in martial arts and divided the upper and lower ranks, the situation would have become too much. If there had been an emotional rift between the old factions, they could have ended up in conflict before the war even started. However…….”
“If it's a match between later exponents, it can be resolved without slightly damaging the pride of the faction. I completely understand.”
He seemed to like Zen questions and answers out of fear that he might be an expert, but Baek Soo-ryong cut off the Buddha before his words could get any longer..
“I understand what the Ambassador said. So, getting to the main point, are you saying that you won't include the Blue Dragon Academy in the bet of the old file room??”
“……Binseung does not want the competition to heat up any further. I am afraid that the disciples of Gupailbang who lack discipline will hurt the students of Cheongryong Academy..”
So, if they find out that the Blue Dragon Academy presumptuously got involved in the bet, they will be hurt by the angry disciples of Gupailbang.?
“This is so…….”
At that moment, the smile on Baek Soo-ryong’s mouth deepened..
Even though it was clearly a mockery, the Buddha's confident eyes did not change..
“I can guess what the Lord is thinking, but my thoughts will not change..”
Baek Soo-ryong felt embarrassed by the gentle but stubborn rejection..
The Buddha of Shaolin is not a villain..
I felt that he was sincere in his desire to protect Moorim..
However, the problem was that they did not know how arrogant they were..
‘How can I convince you of this?.’
It was a time when Baek Soo-ryong was thinking for a moment about how to break the Buddha's mindset that the center of martial arts is nine factions and one faction..
“How about setting a condition on this too??”
He was the Murim lord. Emperor Yayul, who was quietly watching the situation, quietly took the side of Baek Soo-ryong, the leader of the Murim Alliance..
“When it comes to betting, there has to be something to bet on. What if Blue Dragon Academy doesn’t win? Commander, what are you willing to risk? What I'm saying is, isn't there something to gain when you win in a 2-way game to appeal to the public?.”
“Heh heh. leader. That's not what I meant…….”
The leader's weakness was that he was somewhat tactless, but his words were enough to brighten the mood..
And it was a surprisingly sharp point..
Baek Soo-ryong thought for a moment and made a bet that would surprise everyone..
“If Blue Dragon Academy doesn't win, I'll give one of my German martial arts to Gupa Ilbang..”
“……!”
Not only the leader who first brought up the story, but the eyes of all the top experts present were wide-eyed..
“Are you serious??”
“Huh……!”
“……White Water Dragon.”
This was because the people present knew better than anyone else how great the martial arts skills of an unrivaled expert were..
“dole! If that happens, the fight will only become more heated..”
The Buddha shook his head as if to shake off his worries and his expression hardened..
There is a saying, “A talented person comes out of heaven.”.
This means that all martial arts in the world originated from Shaolin, and there were so many seasons in Shaolin that even if you wanted to learn them, you would not be able to learn them all, including the famous seventy-two kinds of rituals..
However, even the best of Shaolin could not help but be momentarily shaken by the martial arts of the Blue Dragon God Association..
“I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said. This story ends here…….”
“What Blue Dragon Credit Union bet on can be kept a secret until the bet is over..”
“……How can the governor?”
This time it was the head of Cheonmuhak..
He looked at Baeksu-ryong with eyes filled with strange longing, then turned his head and helped with one hand in persuading Buddha..
“The Cheonmu Festival is a venue to prove the achievements made by the late leaders over the course of a year. It is natural for students to have a passion for winning, so adding one more bet will not make a difference. I will also pay special attention to the safety of the students, so please reconsider once more..”
“Amitabha Buddha…….”
When even the ruler of Cheonmuhak, who was thought to be neutral, sided with Baeksuryong, the wrinkles on Buddha's forehead became deeper..
Now everyone's eyes naturally turned to Namgungsu..
Naturally, he must have thought that he would take the White Water Dragon's side, but Buddha couldn't hide his nervousness..
“Speaking on behalf of the Five Great Families, I have no intention of getting involved in the question of who has the authority to command the nine factions..”
Surprisingly, Nam Gung-su drew a line with Baek Su-ryong. Regardless of personal relationship, it meant that he would not interfere in the bet between Gu File Bang and Baek Soo-ryong..
“Amitabha Buddha.”
It was when I was young that I finally felt relief upon seeing the face of the Buddha..
Namgungsu’s words are not over yet..
“But Ambassador. I think the method was wrong in the first place..”
“……It's wrong.?”
Namgoongsu spoke his thoughts in a calm tone..
“Most of the disciples of Gu-Fail-Bang belong to Cheonmu Hak-Gwan. In order to rank them by faction, most of them would have to produce meaningful results..”
“……That's right.”
Buljon nodded with an uneasy expression..
What followed next was not expected at all..
“However, as you know, it will be difficult for Cheonmuhakgwan students to achieve good grades this year. This is because there is a powerful variable called Cheongryong Academic Center..”
“hmm…….”
It was a story that seemed so natural that it seemed obvious..
The Lord of Cheonmuhak made a bewildered expression, and the Murim Lord squirmed with his eyes wide open..
Baek Soo-ryong had to press his eyebrows to hold back his laughter..
However, Namgoongsu continued speaking without changing his expression..
“To give a simple example, if none of the students in the old group make it to the Yongbongbimu finals, how would you rank them??”
“…….”
“So, I think it would be better for the Ambassador to find another way to determine the command of the nine-file-one-bang group..”
“……Amitabha Buddha…….”
The white eyebrows of an old Shaolin monk whose compassion and patience were like that of a living Buddha twitched..
‘As expected, our Ilta instructor!’
Baek Su-ryong, who was impressed by Namgung-soo's provocation skills, praised him with his eyes, but Namgung-su did not even look at Baek Su-ryong..
“Hahahahaha!”
Suddenly, everyone's eyes turned to the same direction at the loud voice..
An old man jumped up onto the shrine and walked towards them..
“I tried to just listen, but I just couldn't stand it.!”
The right sleeve of the dopo was loose. He had the appearance of a immortal and had a Songmun sword on his waist, and Baek Soo-ryong could guess that he was a world-class swordsman just by his approaching steps..
“It is said that this Malko is the shaman’s Jinyangja. I had already retreated to the back room, but the conversation was so interesting that I decided to join in without any shame..”
Naturally, his gaze turned towards Baek Soo-ryong and Nam Gung-su, who took one place together. He nodded and admired their prayers and then looked back at the Buddha statue..
“line. accept the bet.”
“……Are you going to do this to Geomseong??”
Sword Saint Jin Yangja.
He was the Tenjon of the previous generation and the highest adult of the Shaman faction..
In other words, he was a person with as much influence as Buddha in the old faction..
“Is this only Shaolin's work? The entire district group has been provoked. Blue Dragon Credit Union put up enormous conditions for making a direct bet. Is there a reason not to accept this even after hearing it??”
Geomseong’s persuasion was decisive..
Buddha, who seemed like he would not give in, eventually gave up his stubbornness. He said with a light sigh..
“……I will meet the scholars and talk again..”
When the Ten Lords of the Murim even offered their own martial arts skills, there was no way the elders of the nine factions would refuse..
'Cause they'll think they can never lose.
In fact, it was like a bet between Gupa Ilbang and Cheongryonghakwan had been made..
“……Amitabha Buddha. Let's call it a day..”
“Heh heh. See you next time then.”
Buddha and Geomseong, both with tired expressions, stood up first, and the Murim Lord and the Lord of Cheonmuhak also returned..
They were all among the busiest people in the world. The story turned out to be longer than expected, so I didn't have much time to write about it personally..
“Commander-in-Chief. I'll take a look sometime soon.”
“I would also like a chance to talk to you personally..”
After the two left with regret, only Baek Soo-ryong and Namgung-su remained in the empty hall..
“I ended up just watching something.?”
Baek Soo-ryong laughed as if it were absurd, and then filled the empty glass with the remaining alcohol. It was the first drink I could comfortably drink since coming here..
Baek Soo-ryong suddenly remembered Namgungsu persuading Buddha just moments ago and gave a thumbs up..
“I also learned something earlier. It was a huge provocation.”
“……What a provocation. I just told you the exact facts..”
After Namgoongsu answered seriously, he filled the empty wine glass..
The first day they arrived in Hubei passed like that..
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