Return of Mount Hua Sect

Novel Return of Mount Hua Sect Chapter 1012

Kuung!

Another warrior crashed to the ground with a thud.

Namgung Dowi slowly opened his tightly closed eyes and counted the people lying on the ground.

‘One, two, three…. six….’

Exactly six.

The number of six proved the weakness of Namgung Family, and at the same time, it was a number that symbolized the tenacity of Namgung, who pushed forward without acknowledging the result even after clearly seeing their Sahyung fainting with their heads exploded.

In simpler terms, a whopping six individuals full of tenacity saying “I cannot accept this outcome” charged forward only to have their heads broken and knocked out cold.

To that Tang Soso’s sword.

‘I don’t know.’

Should he laugh? Or cry?

It was proven that his choice was absolutely right, thanks to Tang Soso’s cool dismissal of the sword warriors of Namgung Family so much so that it couldn’t be more conclusive than this.

‘But is this really something to be happy about?’

How should he interpret the sight of Namgung Family’s sword warriors being swept away like leaves in the wind by Tang Soso, who had only learned swordsmanship for a few years?

Namgung Dowi glanced back.

Namgung Family’s sword warriors looked as if they had seen a ghost.

Shock, disbelief, and horror. A complex mix of all these emotions as they stared blankly at the fallen.

And then.

Clap, clap, clap.

Then, someone stepped forward with a light clap.

“Okay, I think this is enough for a friendly sparring, so let’s just wrap it up. It was just a spar, so let’s not dwell on the results too much…”

It was Baek Cheon who quickly tried to resolve the situation with an awkward look on his face. As Nangung Dowi looked at him, he felt indescribable gratitude and regret at the same time.

This is an action that contains a tearful effort to somehow save the last bit of dignity of Namgung Family.

But….

“Hold on, Sasuk.”

“Soso. Let’s leave it at…”

“I still have something to say. It’ll just take a moment.”

“…Alright.”

In the end, Baek Cheon, who was pushed by Tang Soso, lowered his head and trudged to the side. She stepped forward and swept her gaze over Namgung Family’s sword warriors.

No one…. Not even Nangong Daowi could meet those eyes.

“You guys.”

“….”

“My Sahyung offered to train you personally, and you all complained?”

“….”

“What’s so great about you?”

The shoulders of Namgung Family sword warriors trembled slightly. A feeling of humiliation poured over the already thick sense of defeat.

“Namgung Family? Prestigious? Of course, it’s great. Of course, it’s great. But… did you create the illustrious name of Namgung Clan you’re so proud of?”

“….”

“Wake up.”

Tang Soso’s gaze was icy as she glared at everyone.

The person who knows best how arrogant and proud those with prestigious names are is Tang Soso. If she hadn’t been in a situation where she had to be sidelined from Tang Family just because she was a woman, she might have grown up just like them.

“You’re just brats. Without the name of Namgung Family, you’re nothing.”

At those words, Namgung Dowi clenched his eyes shut. Even though he knew the words weren’t directed at him, his heart ached.

“It seems like you think that if you put on the shell of Namgung Family, you will become stronger automatically. If people like you have to represent the name of Namgung Family, it won’t be long before said name falls to the ground.”

“Noona!”

“…Don’t you think your words are a bit too harsh?”

“Too harsh?”

In response to the immediate rebuttal, Tang Soso had a sneer on her lips.

“It seems like those words are coming out of your mouth even after I shattered your sword, someone who only learned the sword in a few years, huh?”

“….”

The sword warriors of Namgung Family closed their mouths again.

No words could excuse this. Even if they were to bring in the world’s most eloquent person to argue the case, they would have no choice but to keep their mouth shut and shut their eyes.

“Things that lack even the basics are so pretentious.”

Tang Soso coldly sneered.

“If you really want to become stronger, start over from the basics. No enemy in this Kangho will be fooled by your flashy and substance-less sword moves.”

After finishing her words, she turned around.

“….”

Just when they sighed, thinking the humiliating lecture was over, her cold voice flew at them again.

“And.”

“….”

“Be grateful to my Sahyung. He thought of you and sent me out. If someone else had stepped in, you would have been defeated even more miserably.”

Those words were the final blow. The sword warriors of Namgung Family, already devoid of any means to retaliate, hung their heads low. Their eyes lost light, and their fingers trembled pitifully.

Baek Cheon, who was quietly watching the pitiful scene, made a strange expression. Then Jo-Gol whispered softly to him.

“Hey, Sasuk.”

“…Why?”

“Isn’t this completely a scam?”

“…Be quiet.”

Baek Cheon quietly put his index finger to the corner of his mouth.

“No, but it’s really a scam…”

Yoon Jong reached out without saying anything and grabbed Jo-Gol’s snout.

“Shut up, this bastard.”

“Mmph!”

Baek Cheon looked at Namgung Family with a guilty expression.

‘…It’s a scam.’

If others had come forward, it would have been even more devastating?

‘Well….’

Of course, it is not wrong to say that if Five Swords came forward. However, if you were to say that Tang Soso was the weakest one in Mount Hua, that was not the case.

Objectively speaking, Tang Soso’s abilities are now among the top in Mount Hua. Thanks to being favored by Tang Gun-ak from a young age, she practically snacked on all sorts of nourishing elixirs, plus the addition of Jasodan’s energy.

Among Mount Hua’s disciples, in terms of internal strength, the one who competes for first and second place is Tang Soso.

Moreover, he doesn’t know if they would have been able to deal with Namgung Family more easily if other people had come forward, but it would have been difficult to create an image of crushing them with force like she did now.

If it weren’t for Tang Soso, who has been laying the groundwork for the past three years, it would be necessary to work hard from the basics in order to catch up late.

If one were to just look at the speed at which her skills improve, they’ll think, ‘What a filthy world, talent is everything!’ compelling one to throw away their sword in frustration. But when one actually watches her practice, it would elicit a response of, ‘No wonder her skills improve,’ prompting one to hurriedly pick up the sword they had discarded.

Hence, this scene could only have been created by her.

‘I guess Chung Myung sent Soso out because he wanted to create this scene.’

It would be humiliating to be completely destroyed by someone who learned the sword much later than they did.

The expressions on the faces of the Namgung Clan swordsmen were vividly etched with shock. Seeing their condition, Baek Cheon couldn’t help but proud of Tang Soso once again.

Status as the daughter of Tang Gun-ak, the head of Sichuan Tang Family.

Her existence is nothing less than a symbol of the exchange between Mount Hua and Sichuan Tang Family. Although she came to learn the sword, there would have been few people who could have criticized her even if she had skipped her training and tried to live as an exchanged flower.

However, Tang Soso threw away everything she had. She wanted to be recognized as a sword warrior. The extent of her desperate efforts was known only to those who witnessed them.

And today, it was finally proven what those painful efforts achieved.

At this moment, Tang Soso herself could take pride in her achievements.

“Sagooooooo!”

Tang Soso suddenly rushed without a trace and grabbed Yoo Iseol, who was watching this scene.

“I did well, right? Right?”

Yoo Iseol’s expressionless body repeatedly swayed and returned to its place.

Soso. You should consider that your strength is much stronger than before…. Her waist is going to be torn apart…

It was also amazing that Yoo Iseol kept an expressionless face throughout all this.

“…Your elbows are still stiff.”

“That so? I thought I had taken care of that.”

Tang Soso made motions of flexing and extending her arm.

“Make your lower body firm and your arms more flexible.”

“Yes! I’ll keep that in mind!”

Tang Soso continued to nod seriously.

Baek Cheon couldn’t help but smile at the sight.

‘No, it’s not just Soso.’

If it weren’t for Yoo Iseol, who has been teaching Tang Soso for the past three years, today’s scene wouldn’t have happened.

Then.

Chung Myung, who had been watching the situation from behind, suddenly stepped forward.

“Hmm.”

He caught everyone’s attention with just his short voice and looked at Namgung Family with a calm gaze.

“Then.”

“….”

“What more should I prove?”

As Chung Myung laughed, the faces of Namgung sword warriors turned red. It was because they realized how ridiculous their complaint must have looked to Mount Hua Chivalrous Sword.

Let alone Mount Hua Chivalrous Sword, wasn’t they completely crushed even by Tang Soso?

“Let’s stop the jokes here.”

Chung Myung snapped his fingers lightly.

“I’m not that free of a person to the point where I forcefully drag people who don’t understand even if I tell them, and them with actions.”

“Dojang….”

“Decide your stance by tomorrow morning.”

He summed up the situation neatly and decisively.

“From tomorrow, we’ll move past the preliminary training we’ve been doing and start real, proper training. It’s going to be several times harder than what we’ve done so far.”

“….”

“Those who don’t like that, don’t come to train from tomorrow. I won’t chase after you.”

Nangung Dowi raised his head.

“Do- Dojang. That’s….”

“You too, keep your stance straight.”

Chung Myung said harshly.

“It’s too ambitious to drag along those who scream they won’t follow. That only harms those who truly want to learn. If you really care Namgung Family, you must know how to cut out the rotten parts and move on.”

A deep sigh flowed from Namgung Dowi’s mouth.

“…I understand, Dojang.”

In the end, Namgung Dowi had no choice but to admit that Chung Myung’s words were right. With the current mindset, everyone will just end up repeating the same sloppy training.

“Then until tomorrow….”

“Just one thing…”

At that time, at the voice that interrupted him, Chung Myung’s gaze shifted downward. Namgung Dan, who had been lying on the ground, suddenly raised his head to look up at him.

“May I ask just one thing?”

“Sure, go ahead.”

Namgung Dan stood up shakily, stared directly at Chung Myung and opened his mouth.

“…If we follow Dojang’s training… can we become strong?”

Chung Myung laughs.

“Strong, you ask?”

“Yes. We….”

“Cut it out. You idiots.”

Namgung Dan, who was a little startled and raised his head, froze on the spot when he saw Chung Myung’s eyes.

Chung Myung glared sharply at Namgung Dan and growled.

“I’m here to kick the butts of those willing to try, not to coddle and comfort crying kids.”

Namgung Dan’s face immediately went pale.

“I’ve been lenient enough.”

“Do- Dojang….”

“If you want to become stronger, work harder. Don’t whine and ask me to do it for you.”

Namgung Dan clenched his fists. Chung Myung took a cold look at him and spoke once again to Namgung Dowi.

“Don’t force them.”

“….”

“Let them choose their own path. Even if fewer remain, it’ll still be much better than just filling the headcount.”

Namgung Dowi nodded.

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

After finishing speaking, Chung Myung turned around. Then he pulled out the bottle of liquor from his waist and trudged away. The disciples of Five Swords and Mount Hua followed them.

The sword warriors of Namgung Family, who were left alone in the large manor yard, watched endlessly the departing backs of Mount Hua Sect disciples.