Chapter four
Midfield, somewhere.
The damp clothes had long since dried..
After telling the Imoogi to go back to Zhuge Suran, he ran straight away..
ominous.
In my heart, I wanted to stop by somewhere and hear information about the North..
But even that was a waste of time.
I had to run a little longer to arrive at that time..
I suppressed my appetite and even my desire to sleep and ran without stopping..
My hair fell back because of the wind..
The hem of the uniform fluttered in the wind..
When I was lost in thought, bad situations came to mind..
Joo Seocheon picked up the pace while shaking his head to erase any distracting thoughts..
darkness has come.
It was a darkness with no end in sight, like an abyss..
Let alone the enemy's appearance, even its outline was vague..
Among the misfortunes, the fortunate thing was that I could see at least right next to me..
I had one or two people to have my back..
“It's cold……”
A warrior belonging to the Murim League muttered inadvertently..
The absence of light not only caused the frustration of not being able to see, but also took away sunlight and brought about low temperatures..
My skin is shaking eerily..
Chicken flesh appeared on the skin..
gulp.
The sound of someone swallowing was unusually loud..
Chaae Aeng!
The sound of metal signaling the start rang out in the poisonous cloud..
“Wow!!”
“enemy!”
It was a black darkness where you couldn’t see an inch ahead..
The melee began with a scream..
“stay behind me.”
Luo Xiaoyue sent Tang Hui to his back..
“It doesn't suit my personality to just be protected by someone..”
Danghye frowned as if she was displeased..
“You know it's not the time?”
Luo Sowol smiled bitterly but was wary of his surroundings..
He used his developed physical abilities as a master of flower techniques..
Give up sight, but rely on other senses.
It was possible to understand not only by hearing and smell, but also by vibration transmitted through the soles of the feet..
“Even though I used the eye method, I can’t see..”
A martial artist can use internal energy to increase his or her eyesight..
You can see wider and farther, and it is also possible to see as clearly as day in a dark place..
“The light has not disappeared, but has been blocked by external factors. I think there's a wall blocking my way……”
Whirling!
It was before Danghye continued speaking..
A dagger flew down from the poisonous cloud with the sound of the wind breaking..
Instead of a sword, Luo Sowol stretched out his hand like lightning and caught the flying dagger..
The tip of the knife stopped right in front of Tang Hui's nose..
“The flaw is that it's a wall that doesn't exist..”
Luo Xiaoyue looked at Bisu and said without saying anything..
“…… You say you took medicine, but it's dangerous to get hit directly with poison, so stop doing that. I am full of pride because I have achieved the state of peace with the terms and conditions.?”
“Ah, thank you for your concern..”
Nak So-wol responded to the harsh words without any hesitation..
“It is said that the executioner and the brother-in-law were……”
Tang Hye muttered as if she was dissatisfied..
I can't pinpoint it, but sometimes I see similarities when I look at it like this..
Answering every word, or easily overcoming situations that would have been dangerous for others..
“Hehehe. Are they that similar??”
Luo Sowol smiled as if he was somehow happy..
Tang Hye didn't like that smile even more..
Whirly Whirly!
The chat was short-lived..
A group of black warriors, presumed to be the masters of memorization, approached..
The thing that flew through the clouds was not memorization, but the Seven Star Soldiers.
He covered his nose and mouth with a mask and attacked directly with a dagger..
“Haaap!”
Luo Sowol’s momentum has changed..
There was no innocent and gentle atmosphere like usual..
When you flick the wrist holding the sword, a sword mark is drawn on the enemy's body..
I couldn't see any red, but drops of blood splattered..
“Party, step back.!”
Wijigyeol shouted..
“The Huashan Sect protects the Tang family by its side.!”
Danga, who specializes in poison and memorization, is not suitable for close combat..
There are some Germans like Dang-hye who are familiar with close combat, but there are not many of them, so it was wise not to step forward recklessly..
“The enemy is presumed to be an assassin accustomed to the dark.!”
Wang Il shouted, “Golden Sword Gate, Storm Sword”.
“As we prepare for a dark war, our response will be thorough.!
Of course, don't let your guard down and don't go out carelessly.!”
Even though Wang Il was a member of the Geumui Swordsman, he was a peak expert with a lot of experience, so there was no one who would listen to his advice in vain..
Just as Wang Il was about to continue his next sentence, he felt a chill..
A sense that could only be called intuition momentarily took away the control of the brain and muscles and made them move as they pleased..
“Inhale!”
Wang Il hurriedly retreated while stepping on a gale..
Boouk.
A horizontal line was drawn on the clothes..
As the hem of his clothes tore, his six-part, well-trained abs were revealed..
Fortunately, only the clothes were cut, and the skin was intact..
The fact that I almost spilled my internal organs sent a shiver down my spine..
Instead, Wang Il was able to catch a glimpse of the weapon that had just cut off the hem of his clothes and disappeared into the original darkness..
“wheel)?”
As the name suggests, a wheel is a weapon shaped like a cart wheel..
Except for the handle, the edges are sharp..
Wang Il was able to quickly think of several martial arts techniques using martial arts rings as weapons..
“silver wheel)?”
Wang Il frowned and muttered..
There was no sound from the previous attack..
There are few herbivores that remind us of a sneak attack..
“Jamyeongbang (潛影房))!”
“You're quick-witted, the flurry of swords..”
Someone answered in a gloomy voice.
Pubububutt!
“Wow!”
“something is flying!”
At the same time, shouts poured in from all over the place..
“It's a wheel!”
“This martial arts skill is Eun Hoeryun… … It's a sleep room.!”
Jamyeongbang is an assassin’s room active in the current martial arts world..
Unlike other assassins, he uses a wheel as his main weapon..
In essence, memorization is a one-time weapon..
Since it is a throwing weapon, it is thrown away after use..
However, if this happens, evidence or traces will be left behind..
Jamyeongbang did not even want to leave a trace, and as a result of research, he came up with the main martial art, Eun Hoeryun, from the boomerang..
He was a martial artist who assassinated enemies by throwing a wheel instead of a dues ticket and even retrieved weapons so that no evidence was left behind..
However, funny enough, when the assassination failed, everyone came to think of Jamyeongbang because the martial arts skills were so characteristic..
“In this darkness, you will be no match for the sleep room..”
Jamyeong Ark smiled, moistening his lips with his tongue..
“I don't know about other places, but when it comes to capturing the eye, no one can match Jamyeongbang..”
A weapon in the shape of a cart rotated in the dark..
“I will kill you and become Jade Fortress..”
Ryun left the hand of Jamyeong Ark..
“Sleep room?”
Pengjaho reacted to the surrounding sounds..
“They are a group of miscreants worthy of the name Amcheon..”
“It's different in this darkness.”
An answer was heard from the other side..
“Sogaju of the Tang family… … No, is it Cheonchu?.”
Peng Zihao’s eyes sparkled..
Even though the Hwagyeong master could not see, he confirmed his presence through other senses..
“Jamyeongbang's non-visual art is a martial art that replaces the eyes by amplifying the four senses except sight. It shows its true value especially in the dark where nothing can be seen..”
Peng Ziho was reflected in Tang Myung-in’s dry eyes..
Unlike others, Tang Myeong-in could see straight ahead..
What blocks the view is ultimately poisonous clouds or smoke..
If you were a master of dragon poisoning and a master of even intangible poisons, the problem of blocking your view was not a big deal..
“Struggle amid poison and assassination. The moment you become exhausted, the warriors of the dark sky will begin the massacre..”
“Since we haven't seen each other, your speech has become quite short..”
Peng Zihao looked at Tang Mingmin..
It was like a tiger sitting quietly on a rock..
Although it looked peaceful, it felt majestic like the king of the mountains..
“After all, we are not people walking the same path, so why don't we just stop talking? I am no longer the leader of the Tang family, much less a member of the Tang family..”
The party leader’s sleeves swelled..
“Amcheonhoe’s Cheonchu, the leader of the party..”
The reason the sleeves were puffed up wasn't to bring out the secret inside, it was just a trick..
Jincho, not Heocho, was a memorized memory in the shape of a butterfly the size of a finger knuckle that I don't know when it was taken out..
Paat!
Dokjeop is on the rise.
It didn't fly like a butterfly, it stung like a bee..
The tiger of Hebei watched the scene without moving, and then decided to do everything according to the moment that was right in front of him..
Suddenly!
Dokjeop was split in two..
Then the poison attached to the wings fell like powder..
Peng Ziho did not see the poison powder..
However, strangely enough, it was blocked by raising the sword upward as if it were visible..
Paang!
There must still be a reaction from the spinning power of the Pengja Lake, but as if nothing had happened, it went up and cut through the air like a dragon ascending to heaven..
What's surprising is that, although it was only for a moment, the poison cloud that obscured the front along with the poison powder disappeared together..
“As the head of the Pan family, you are a great martial artist..”
The martial arts skills of the Hebei Feng family are outstanding even among the five generations..
“However, no matter what, you will regret going in alone..”
“While we haven't seen each other, not only have you become cockier, but you've also become more talkative..
For someone like you, a few seconds is enough..”
The mocking comment that the brain is full of muscles was, on the other hand, evidence that one was confident in one's strength..
In fact, the bloodlines of the Hebei Peng family were all boneless..
And the head of the Paeng family, the pinnacle of it all, had no choice but to be strong..
Even without being able to see, this level of reaction speed and accuracy was amazing..
“That pride will be poisonous, matriarch of the Pan family..”
The party leader's eyes shone sinisterly..
“And I found out about this.”
Tianqi narrowed his eyes..
“There is no Ju Seocheon here..”
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The Northern He Army, which almost faced Amcheonhoeju, changed course and retreated..
I was able to back out easily because I discovered it in advance..
Since the number of forces was similar, the speed of advance was not much different..
It was impossible to shake off the chase, but I thought it would be possible if I just bought time..
However, as time passed, Shin Do-gyun's expression did not improve..
“At this rate, we'll get out of the plains..”
Shin Do-gyun frowned..
“Does this mean that we are moving further away from Buksang-gun??”
Hongjin asked.
“yes.”
It's a problem to be close to Buksang-gun, but it shouldn't be too far away either..
If you are too far away, it will be difficult to receive support..
Above all, as we got closer to Hapbi, which is currently occupied by Amcheonhoe, the front was blocked and we could have been surrounded..
“Then stop turning... … What's the problem?.”
Seomun Lee Jin saw Shin Do-gyun’s expression and asked..
Shin Do-gyun looked straight ahead with a distorted face..
There was a mountain range where everyone's gaze shifted..
I didn't see him because I was running frantically while looking back..
Having a monster that was implicitly regarded as the pinnacle of the Sixth Place of Heaven chasing after me was putting pressure on me more than I could have imagined..
“As I was checking the rear without slowing down, I missed the moment to turn and ended up going too far..
Aside from the fact that the speed slows down while turning, there is a mountain range at the end of the plain, so the Amcheonhoeju will come across diagonally or move horizontally to intercept it..”
It was a disadvantage of the plains.
Since it is open in all directions, there is nowhere to hide and it is impossible to use obstacles as shields..
If one place is blocked like now and you have to go back, no matter where you go, you have no choice but to bump into something..
“I should have memorized the map more clearly.……”
Shin Do-gyun blamed himself for a ridiculous mistake..
“It hasn’t been long since you were assigned to headquarters, isn’t it?.
In the first place, the radius of operation was a plain, and no one would have imagined that Amcheonhoeju would appear..
Don't be too hard on yourself.”
Hong Jin comforted Shin Do-gyun..
“Stop consoling and make your next decision. It's up to you to judge right and wrong later..”
Seomun Lee Jin scolded Hong Jin and Shin Do-gyun.
“How about turning through the forest??”
“We've been running longer than expected, so we're all a little tired..
The moment you climb a hill, your speed will decrease and you will be attacked..
It's better to face it head on than to be caught from behind..”
Everyone's expressions darkened..
Everyone knew what it meant to collide head-on with Amcheonhoeju..
“If you take your time?”
Son Il-san opened his mouth..
“If a part of the unit blocks the unit and takes a half hour or even two minutes, there's no problem, right? After that, the enemies will also be slowed down by climbing the mountain..”
“Now, do you know what you're talking about??”
Seomun Lee-jin looked at Son Il-san and asked.
“It is just as Noe Seung-do said. What stands in his way is……”
Hongjin blurted out his words..
“Is there another way??”
Everyone was dumbfounded by Son Il-san’s question..
no one could refute.
“It's decided. Half of the openness will take care of it..”
When Sun Il-san raised his hand, some people in the opening ceremony nodded..
“Don't worry. trust me.”
“……All right.”
Shin Do-gyun answered in a heavy voice..
The fate of half of the open provinces was decided just now..
However, commanders sometimes had to make ruthless decisions to win the war and secure the majority..
It would be foolish to waste any more time.
Since there was no better solution, I took the next best option..
‘Can not help it.’
The leadership of the Northern Hemisphere replaced their agreement with silence..
However, I soon came to regret this choice painfully..
behind a corner.
“hmm.”
Amcheonhoeju shed tears..
What was reflected in that gaze was Geumjubonggae Son Il-san, a leader of the political faction who was brave enough to risk death..
“I thought it was strange that he just ran away……”
Amcheonhoeju glanced up and down Son Ilsan with his tail flowing..
No, to be precise, it was correct to only look at the top..
That's right, Son Il-san's body wasn't there below the ribs..
All I could see was a glimpse of my blood-soaked spine..
Amcheon Hoeju shook Son Il-san's body while holding his head, then threw it aside as if he had no interest in it..
“Cheon Seon-seong.”
“yes!”
“Tell Cheongi.”
Amcheonhoeju narrowed his eyes..
“There may be no Ju Seo-cheon.”
Amcheonhoeju was regularly informed of the location of Juseocheon by Chilseongsa..
I also heard that it was organized in the north..
I was expecting a face-to-face meeting, but contrary to expectations, not even a single hair was visible..
“Cheon Ki-seong, what do you think about my opinion?.”
Amcheonhoeju asked while keeping his gaze straight ahead..
“I think it is just as the great Lord said..”
“The reason is?”
“There is no way that someone with absolute influence like Ju Seo-cheon, the Sixth Chair of the Supreme Heaven, would not come to the forefront. Just by existing, the swordsman becomes a source of morale and bravery, and is the system of command itself. If he does not leave these advantages aside, he will most likely be a fool..”
“Couldn’t Joo Seocheon be an idiot??”
Cheon Ki-seong did not immediately answer Amcheonhoeju’s question..
It wasn't that I didn't know the answer, it was that I was hesitant about whether it would be okay to say it..
Still, it didn't take long to worry..
“Excuse me, but I dare a lowly person to speak up. If he had been an idiot, I believe that the grand plan of this meeting would not have been ruined so easily, and he would not have been treated as an enemy..”
“That's the correct answer, Cheon Ki-seong.”
Amcheonhoeju nodded as if satisfied..
“If he was that much of an idiot, Joo Seo-cheon wouldn't have had his name engraved at the top of the murder list. Above all, even though we clearly know what the outcome will be, it makes no sense to sacrifice four hundred degrees of openness with so little power..”
Amcheonhoeju engaged in a chase with the Northern He Army..
If I had wanted to, I could have caught up on my own, but I didn't do it because I was worried that this might be bait..
Also, it wasn't like the unit couldn't catch up, so I decided to keep track of it steadily even if it took some time..
“You are foolish people who try to waste time by blocking the Lord's path with just a bunch of beggars..”
“Looking at the knot, it seemed to be an elder of openness..
If anyone knows anything about him, please tell me..”
“Geumju Bonggae is a man named Son Il-san..”
“You're an open-minded person who can't get enough of meat and alcohol, but you're an unusual person for abstaining from alcohol..”
“If you want information about Sonilsan Mountain……”
“No, it's done. He's just a dead guy anyway.”
The living take precedence over the dead..
Especially if the enemy is running away in front of you..
“Cheon Seon-seong, did you send a signal??”
“of course. definitely sent.”
The Seven Star Soldiers showed off their bamboo tubes as if showing off..
The remnants of smoke that served as a signal slowly rose near the entrance..
“Okay, chase it..”
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