Chapter 303 – Black Sheep (3)
“It’s a perfect technique that goes beyond the realm of Jinbeop and encompasses the history of Taoism… no, it’s a flawless technique that’s infinitely close to Seon. But this… this isn’t Taoism!”
Myeongwoljinin exploded like a person who had been insulted.
“Taoism exists everywhere. Even if they belong to the same sect, they pursue different things. But the pursuit of Taoism remains unchanged, even if the methods differ!”
Myeongwoljinin began to give some examples.
First, the mudang pursue Taeguk.
Taeguk is the basic principle that constitutes the world, where the original desire of the universe is divided into yin and yang.
In other words, the swordsmen of the mudang seek to understand the harmony created by the origin of the world and the things that have emerged from it.
Hwasan pursues the plum blossom.
More precisely, they pursue the cycle of life where the plum blossoms, fades, and blooms even more beautifully the following year.
Many people suffer from birth, aging, illness, and death, and many countries rise and fall.
But at the end of it all, there are more mature people and more prosperous countries.
Hwasan is a sect that celebrates the cycle of life, which becomes more beautiful and magnificent after enduring all kinds of trials.
So, what about Mosan?
What Mosan pursues is Seonseon, Seonsan, and Seonseon.
The teachings of Mohongok, the founder of Mosanpa, were simple.
Draw a line of goodness from the pervasive foolishness and evil in the world and pursue Seonsan.
By constantly refining oneself, one can transcend one’s innate nature and reach the realm of Seonseon.
A gathering of monks who seek to become beings who stand shoulder to shoulder with the world through Tao and virtue.
That’s Mosanpa.
Even after venting his anger, Myeongwoljinin still seemed unsatisfied and continued to speak.
“It’s said that it’s a never-ending flow that never stops. The flow of the giant world! Human cultivation! That’s the essence of Taoism! But that technique is denying Taoism head-on!”
The harmony of yin and yang collapses, and the origin loses its meaning and becomes a simple mass of power.
The cycle of life that should endlessly prosper has been cut off, and it has become a mere fertilizer that cannot hold anything.
The line that regulated everything in the world becomes vague, making boundaries indistinct.
Morality becomes a vulgar joke, and taboo is no longer taboo, and sin is no longer sin.
In addition, all kinds of techniques that stubbornly deny the ideology of Taoism are depicted on the ceiling.
Chapter 303 – Black Sheep (3)
“It’s a curse that says all flows will be cut off, the wisdom of the sages will fade away, and only chaos and destruction will engulf the world.”
Because it encompasses each philosophy perfectly, from the roots of Taoism to denying it, the technique in front of them is nothing but a blasphemy.
Myeongwoljinin, who had lived in Mosanpa all his life, felt his blood boil.
It was nothing but denying his own values.
Still, Myeongwoljinin couldn’t just let his anger out. This isn’t the place for that. Excessive excitement won’t do any good.
So, at the moment when Myeongwoljinin was trying to calm down, something heavy descended on the ceiling.
No, something didn’t really appear on the ceiling. It was just a presence that was so vivid that they thought it did.
Everyone in the room reflexively looked up at the ceiling, chasing after that presence.
“The junior has excellent insight. That’s correct. Didn’t I say it? All flows have been cut off.”
A booming voice filled the room.
Is that… like when he used blood to convey his voice during the Toegye incident?
It’s certain, seeing the blood on the ceiling shining brighter every time he speaks.
But I’ve been through worse than just being scared like this.
I answered, tilting my head.
“I won’t be silent this time.”
“Of course. How could a mere clay doll like you fully embody my consciousness? I invited you here because I wanted to talk to you… more than that.”
“Hah! You’re talking now?”
“My daughter. Don’t you think it’s strange to be hostile to me? I’ve never tried to kill you.”
“That’s only natural. You were planning to complete the technique of the reversed heaven by using us!”
Cutting off the guy who was trying to defend himself, Myeongwoljinin expressed his anger.
“Have you found out about that? You’re a more capable junior than I thought. It’s a shame. If you were good enough, you could have aimed for the top, but now it’s impossible, and you’ll be buried and forgotten someday.”
“NOOO! How dare you create such a place and talk about aiming for the top!”
When Myeongwoljinin exploded with rage, Sama Yeoryeong grabbed her arm to calm her down.
“Myeongwoljinin, please calm down. What’s in front of us is not the real thing, just a voice.”
“Hoo… hoo…”
Myeongwoljinin, who seemed to understand Sama Yeoryeong’s words, took rough breaths and calmed down.
It’s the first time Myeongwoljinin, who was always gentle, has been so angry.
“I may not know much about Taoism, but I can tell that this space is touching on Myeongwoljinin’s pride.”
[Have you calmed down? Then let’s go back to talking. Why are you all hostile towards me?]
“Do you have to ask that? First of all, you hurt one of my subordinates greatly. And didn’t you try to confine us in Taesan and use us?”
[Do you not know? The one who answered with a sword was you. I asked for a conversation first.]
“Nonsense! Are you trying to deceive me with lies like you did before?”
The story is slightly different from what we heard from Suragamha. Of course, it was clear which side we would believe.
When Hong Yeon-hwa started growling as if she would rush in at any moment, did he think he couldn’t just talk anymore? He clicked his tongue.
[Tsk… I understand. Admit my mistake. But it’s true that I don’t want to fight you.]
“I’ll say it again, is it too late to say that now?”
[Yes. It’s too late.]
The guy answered Hong Yeon-hwa’s snort with a calm voice.
However, the following content was a bit shocking.
[Now that I know there is a swordsman of the Geomseon by my daughter’s side, there’s nothing I can do.]
…What the hell is this guy?
It’s a fact that my master is Geomseon Yeodongbin, known only to me and my women.
If there is someone who knows or can sense this…
“No way…!”
[Stop. I won’t tell you the details through just my voice. Let’s meet and talk.]
He cut me off before I could ask anything and only said what he wanted to say.
[Come to the center. I’ll tell you everything you’re curious about there.]
Of course, I can’t just go to Oran like a coward. I’ve been through enough already.
The guy who noticed my suspicious expression added a firm word.
[Promise me. I won’t do anything until our conversation is over.]
With that, the guy’s presence disappeared.
The ceiling only glowed ominously and drew a complex shape, no longer conveying any voice.
“Tsk. It’s so uncomfortable to feel like we’ve been playing in that guy’s hands from the beginning to the end.”
“…Yeah. How does he even know about our master?”
Perhaps it was because of the unexpected story that had come out. While trying to calm down my confused mind,
Tap, tap.
“Um… Sohyeop?”
Myeongwoljinin, who had just been furious, tapped my shoulder with a cautious tone.
“Did that guy just mention a swordsman of the Geomseon? Is it possible…?”
“Um…”
Should I say this?
I wanted to keep it a secret from Myeongwoljinin.
For the sake of my master’s honor and Myeongwoljinin’s mental health.
But I can’t explain the suspicious part without mentioning this.
Did he notice that I was a disciple of Geomseon, even though I didn’t show any signs?
And even the monster of the Hyungyeong level, who knows where he came from?
In this day and age, when even the authentic Taoism is falling and barely maintaining its lineage, how can it be so orthodox?
All of these things point to one guess.
I nodded my head at Myeongwoljinin, looking straight at him.
“There’s no need to hide in this situation. Yes, I’m a disciple of Geomseon Yeodongbin.”
“Wow…!”
“And the other side is probably a presence like your master, Shin Sun.”
“Wow…?”
Myeongwoljinin twisted his head as if he had broken down.