There are battles that no one can back down from.
“Un-hyeon is stronger than Tang Jung? Make some sense!”
“What makes that impossible? Are you saying Tang Jung is stronger than Un-hyeon?”
“That’s obvious!”
A newcomer at the Tea and Book Club casually tossed a stone into a calm stream.
At first, it was just a small ripple.
Who is stronger among the protagonists of Ho Pil’s novels? The conclusion that everyone thought was obvious clashed, and the ripples grew more intense.
“Is someone from Hubei Province now supporting the Mount Wu faction and backing those sinister poison masters from a village in Sichuan?!”
Mount Wu is the paragon of justice and the pride of Hubei Province. As a Taoist sect, it was respected both religiously and in the Martial Arts World.
One member of the Tea and Book Club frowned as if Mount Wu had just been insulted.
“Sinister poison masters! Watch your words!”
“Did I say anything wrong?!”
“Tang Jung, unlike those poison masters, is a righteous hero in the Martial Arts World. How can you say such things?”
While it was acknowledged that the Tang Family was involved with sinister poison masters, they couldn’t stand the thought of Tang Jung being slandered. The Tea and Book Club was divided into two factions, but everyone nodded in agreement.
“Alright, I misspoke! But how can you say the Martial Arts of Mount Wu are inferior to those of the poison masters?!”
“Even the Nine Great Sects, like the Ami Sect and the Qing Cheng Sect, acknowledge the Sichuan Tang Family!”
Unlike the Zhuge Clan, which couldn’t secure control over Wuhan, the Sichuan Tang Family held power in Sichuan Province.
The achievements that neither the Ami Sect nor the Qing Cheng Sect could boast of.
“Is that because it’s a secular Martial Arts family? How can the level of martial arts be so undervalued? Of course, the esteemed Nine Great Sects like the Ami Sect and Qing Cheng Sect are respected in Sichuan!”
Yet, while the Tang Family might be powerful, the Nine Great Sects wielded greater influence.
It was a clear fact, but to the members of the Tea and Book Club who sided with Tang Jung, it wasn’t important.
“Hmph. It’s always the second-rate who makes excuses like this.”
A member of the Tea and Book Club smirked, raising one corner of his mouth.
“What did you say?!”
“Enough, or we’ll end up fighting. Why are we having this pointless argument in the first place?”
Tang Jung’s advantage. Un-hyeon’s advantage. While the Tea and Book Club was split into two factions, there were also those who remained neutral.
“Pointless? But Tang Jung and Un-hyeon are both martial artists of the same era. There’s definitely some significance!”
“True. This is genuinely instigated by Ho Pil! Otherwise, why would there be two martial artists in the same timeframe?!”
Hmm.
The stone had already been thrown.
Even the member who had tried to quell the argument knew it. This debate wasn’t merely for the sake of fighting. If it were, everyone would have rage written all over their faces.
The faces of the Tea and Book Club members were filled with delight at the prospect of a new entertainment.
Who among Tang Jung and Un-hyeon would be stronger?
It’s clearly an intriguing topic.
Fans who love their favorite characters engage in discussions armed with countless examples and arguments.
They boast their knowledge, act in favor of their favorite characters, and showcase their love for the novels. Plus, it could even strengthen bonds among those in the same faction.
Where else can you find such a fun debate?
“Un-hyeon couldn’t possibly be Tang Jung’s match, though. Un-hyeon isn’t a color demon, right? What can he possibly do if poison is scattered everywhere?”
The debate continued on.
“Is Un-hyeon someone so oblivious? The moment he notices poison being scattered, he’s going to see his head flying off!”
“Exactly! While his opponent throws poison around, he’s going to cut down at least three of those villains!”
“Whew. Truly the top hero in Ho Pil’s novels. That’s so Un-hyeon.”
The faction shouting for Un-hyeon even applauded, aligning with their arguments.
“Ugh! But if poison is thrown, what about immobilization? Tang Jung is renowned for his quick immobilization!”
“Ugh! Immobilization…”
“Immobilization as fast as the wind, with added poison. There’s no way Un-hyeon could cope with that.”
The faction advocating Un-hyeon found themselves cornered in a matter of moments.
Un-hyeon’s speed isn’t about swift cuts; on the other hand, Tang Jung is a martial artist with the quick immobilization style of the Tang Family that prioritizes quick decisions.
How to phrase it? After a long deliberation, a member supporting Un-hyeon nodded.
“It’s alright. He’ll deflect it.”
“What?!”
“Fast immobilization? For Un-hyeon, who has mastered the Eight Trigrams Swordplay, that’s just a breeze!”
The confident voice of that faction’s member had others from the same side cheering.
“Indeed!”
“Whew. It’s you again. Truly the top hero in Ho Pil’s novels. Un-hyeon!”
Un-hyeon could handle it. The insufficient gap could easily be filled by the Tea and Book Club’s love for him. Other members also nodded in agreement.
“Are you going to keep making excuses?!”
“What? Excuses? The Eight Trigrams Swordplay, infused with the final wisdom of the Mount Wu sect’s ancestral elder, is trifling?”
“Even if it carries the teachings of Mount Wu’s sect leader, Un-hyeon’s achievements are utterly insubstantial. He can’t even change a thing!”
“Ugh!”
“On the other hand, what about Tang Jung? He’s a martial artist who carved a path so impressive that even those from the Tang Family praise it. He’s got the qualifications of a true master!”
“Ugh!”
“Heh. It’s time to acknowledge it.”
“Un-hyeon is a hero who turns the impossible into possible! In the face of danger, he becomes stronger than anyone else. There’s definitely a solution!”
“Oh really? Then how’s he going to deal with the Poison Kill Space?”
It’s a fact that Un-hyeon is a promising later generation martial artist of Mount Wu. However, Tang Jung’s skills have already surpassed Un-hyeon’s level, which is at the same stage.
The faction upholding Tang Jung looked incredulously at the opposing faction.
“The Poison Kill Space?”
“Come on in! How’s Un-hyeon going to counter the Poison Kill Space?!”
The Poison Kill Space, the Tang Family’s deadly technique. How could even the infamous Color Demon fear it? How could Un-hyeon possibly block it?
There’s absolutely no way he could win.
This debate shouldn’t even exist. How could Tang Jung be thought of as beneath Un-hyeon? Those who argued for Un-hyeon clearly hadn’t read the novels properly.
The faction supporting Tang Jung was wearing smiles of victory, but at that very moment.
“If he keeps his distance until the Poison Kill Space is over, he’s fine.”
A brilliant counterattack unfolded.
“What?!”
“If he has some meat for breakfast, then drinks some tea leisurely, won’t the Poison Kill Space just end? Then he can come in when he’s tired.”
Why would he walk right into danger? There’s no woman he’s aiming for here. A member from the Un-hyeon faction shrugged his shoulders.
“You! What nonsense are you spouting?!”
Another member looked at his friend with a bewildered expression.
“Why? Do you think I’m making nonsense?”
His friend, also in the Un-hyeon faction, appeared to think that the Poison Kill Space had no answer. But the member who looked perplexed shook his head and chimed in.
“Un-hyeon is a Taoist master of Mount Wu, isn’t he? He doesn’t eat hot foods in the morning because they make him sluggish.”
“Aha. So, then he’d just eat salad and end up starving, right?”
“Haha! Exactly!”
Truly, a perfect companion who further contributed to the incomplete argument.
“Haven’t you read volume three? The Poison Kill Space is about to start moving!”
“Salad is light enough to carry and eat!”
“What are you talking about?!”
When the two protagonists clash, will Tang Jung win or will Un-hyeon triumph?
Once the heated debate was ignited, it kept the Tea and Book Club buzzing with excitement, making countless members show up at the Tea Bookstore the next day.
*
“Why? Is something going on at the Tea Bookstore?”
I hadn’t been able to come to the Tea Bookstore for a few days because I was busy, but why is the atmosphere so heated?
“Director Kang, look over there.”
Ha So-so pointed to a corner on the second floor. That’s where the Tea and Book Club members usually sit, right?
I turned my gaze and listened in to what was happening in the corner.
“I’ve brought my cousin! He’s a disciple of the Mount Wu sect and learned martial arts from a school he founded!”
“Wait. I followed because you said you’d treat me to a meal, and this is what I get? Plus, I just took one lesson; it’s not like I’m a disciple.”
“Ugh! How despicable to bring a martial artist!”
“Please say something, cousin. Who looks stronger to you, Tang Jung from the Sichuan Tang Family, or the recently graduated disciple of Mount Wu, who is known as the best hero in Ho Pil’s history, Un-hyeon, inheritor of the fifth-generation sect leader’s teachings?”
“The Mount Wu martial artist or Tang Jung? That’s obvious…”
“Hold on. Have you read The Rise of the Tang Family and Chronicles of the Wind and Cloud Heroes?”
“Well… that is… I haven’t read it. I came out today since this guy said he’d lend it to me.”
“Just as I suspected! You’ve brought someone who hasn’t read the novel to stir up trouble. Prepare yourself.”
“Prepare for what?”
“Why do you have a wheelbarrow?! Sorry! My bad!”
“I won’t forgive someone who causes trouble without having read the novel!”
Where in the world did that wheelbarrow come from? Is another troublemaker being taken away?
“Are we having a debate on who is stronger among the main characters instead of the Succession Battle?”
I turned to So-so and asked.
“A debate is fine, but lately, it’s been pretty heated. It seems a little too intense.”
So-so complained, looking worried.
Who would have thought two novels releasing simultaneously would lead to this?
Well, I used to debate over which of my two favorite robots was stronger when I was younger.
Was it the previous generation’s hero or the later generation? Or was it the rival that was stronger? While the previous generation was better as pilots, the later generation had stronger psychic abilities that could mean they would come out on top given proper growth.
I would engage in those sorts of discussions in the comments.
“So-so, are you ready with what you prepared?”
Perfect timing! It’s time to bring out what I prepared.
“Yes, should I bring it out now?”
“Go for it. I’ll be talking with the members of the Wuhan Tea and Book Club. Bring it out when you’re ready.”
If the Tea Bookstore became heated with the novels, then we should boil some water for tea, right?
I had So-so take care of that and approached the members of the Tea and Book Club who were engaged in a passionate debate.
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