Chapter 6
“Seven hundred and fifty people? Cheonsu Cheonan is impossible..”
Emperor Seomun brought five hundred out of six hundred..
not a small number.
“Do not worry.
One hand and one eye are already enough..”
Hongjin smiled kindly..
“An unlucky middle-aged man.”
Seomun Lee Jin clicked his tongue and looked ahead..
As if Son Il-san's sacrifice was still completely useless, the enemy of 3,000 was reduced by about 300..
Considering that Amcheonhoeju was the vanguard, the damage was not bad..
It was thanks to risking death..
“listen!”
Seomun Lee Jin shouted.
“The enemy in front of you is strong! ridiculously strong!
It is truly a disaster and the embodiment of powerlessness.!
To be honest, blocking is everything.!
It's clear that we're all going to fall apart!”
Die.
The commander said out loud that he was going to die..
“Neither the sword spirit nor the defeat spirit army are coming! There are no reinforcements!
Fighting them like this is crazy and suicidal.!”
But no one was upset.
I just calmly waited for the next word..
“But why! why are we here?”
no one answered.
I look ahead and swallow my resolve..
‘If you say……’
‘At least I could die with honor..’
I'm afraid to die.
I hate being killed without any meaning..
If I were to shout here to prevent massacres and save people, I might feel relieved..
If you have a noble purpose, you can fight with all your might..
but… … If you say that, it is a dog's death..
The only goal is to prevent the Amcheonhoe from harming the village of innocent people..
Everyone knew that fact well, so they kept silent..
“done.”
Seomun Lee Jin’s voice rang quietly..
“That's enough.”
Hongjin continues speaking next..
“someone will remember us.
As is the case with human history, we will remember!”
“As is often the case with history, it will end up being written in one or two lines! And you'll forget it in just a few years!”
Political affairs have been at odds for a long time..
Even if a common enemy appeared, we only joined hands due to lack of force..
No true harmony was achieved.
Of course.
Ideas and ways of thinking are different.
Those who have been at odds for countless years cannot easily reconcile..
“People are about leaning on each other and helping each other.!”
Jeong Pa-in is an idealist.
“A person is something that stands alone on two legs.!”
Safain is a utilitarian.
“Lay down your life for others!”
“give up your life for me!”
There are people in this world who sacrifice themselves for people they have no connection to..
Some people throw themselves into the fire to save a child trapped in the fire, while others die while fighting criminals..
Or, there are people who help simply because they feel the need to help, regardless of the benefit or loss..
“we are!”
And now, for that purpose, the government has become one..
“The Shaolin Temple of the Righteous Sect!”
“This is the preface of Sapa.!”
Wow!
Shouts erupted from the warriors of Jeongsa..
No one said their original purpose, but they shouted as if to express their frustration..
seven hundred and fifty to two thousand seven hundred.
It was not that he had a numerical advantage, nor did he have a reliable ally named Sangcheon..
The fate after this is decided..
Nevertheless, morale had no intention of dropping..
“The momentum is worth seeing..”
Amcheonhoeju was leisurely throughout..
“What do the room manager and Noiseungdo do??”
“They came even though they knew they would die, so even if you catch them, nothing will come out of them..
I'll take care of it..”
“All right.”
“kill it.”
Oooooh!
Amcheonhoe also shouted in response to the command of the leader..
As he was a martial artist, his temperament was not normal..
Pop-duk!
Mountain birds that had been hiding here and there suddenly took off in surprise..
The sound made by flapping wings was reminiscent of thunder..
The sound coming from inside the beak was a scream, not a chirping sound..
“Amcheonhoe!”
“Shaolin Temple's baby!”
“Seo Moon-sae, on this trivial topic!”
“die!”
Shouts erupted from all directions..
The fierce battle has begun.
Since there was such a difference in numbers, I thought they would be pushed out quickly, but it was a big mistake..
Surprisingly it held up well..
“Shaolin Temple!”
It's not called Shaolin of the Big Star for nothing.
As a monk of Shaolin Temple, which is said to be the center of martial arts in the Central Plains, he was not only outstanding in spirit but also in skill..
As much as I risked my life, I couldn't push it away easily..
“One hundred and eight arhats!”
Above all, the presence of Shaolin, or rather the Baekpal Arhat, the largest and final military group in Shaolin, was unusual..
If the Hwasan Sect has the Plum Blossom Sword, the Shaolin Temple has the Hundred and Eight Arhats..
In fact, its status was higher than that of the Maehwageomsu, and it was one of the most powerful military groups in the entire martial arts group, including Jeongsama..
He was strong even without using false tricks or tricks..
Even if Amcheonhoe is a reformist, a head-to-head match is burdensome..
“I'm dying!”
The Seven Star Soldiers stabbed the monk in the back with his sword..
“where!”
As if the warrior of the Seomun family had no problem, he struck down the sword aimed at the monk's back..
“Wow!”
The warrior struck the ground with his toes..
Dust covered the face of the Seven Star Soldiers who were trying to retrieve the sword..
“Hehehe, you coward.!”
“know!”
The warrior of the West Gate family snorted, but grabbed the face and cut off the head of the suffering Seven Star Soldier..
“Thank you!”
“Use the terrain to avoid getting caught on your back.!
There are a lot of trees, so it's a good idea to put your back on it, and because the hill is steep, it's a good idea to walk on your legs.!”
As a sect, the Shaolin Temple was purely strong in its natural ability and was accustomed to fighting according to the orthodoxy..
As befits a school, Seomun Sega applied a variety of tactics, including his natural skills, and skillfully handled the environment..
They are all different from beginning to end, including how to breathe, how to think, and how to move..
Although it was impossible to achieve equal harmony, we were able to help each other by complementing each other's strengths and weaknesses..
But it wasn't relaxing.
The reason it didn't fall easily was because it fought fiercely with the determination to die..
“The head of Shaolin.”
Amcheonhoeju climbed the hill leisurely.
“It's not too late now. If you give in to this association and open the way, I promise that my Shaolin Temple will be able to maintain its existence..”
“Wood Amitabha Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.”
Hongjin answered resolutely, putting his hands together..
“It's not too late now. Acknowledge and reflect on the sins you have committed, and end this war..”
“okay. I thought you would say that.”
Amcheonhoeju laughed and drew his sword..
“Come to think of it, were Seung Kwon and Seung Shin your brother and teacher?.
If I had time, I would have told you the truth, but it's a bit unfortunate that I couldn't..”
“truth?”
Hongjin reacted..
“Don't be swayed.”
Seomun Lee Jin warned while standing next to Hong Jin..
“You stupid middle-aged bastard, have you already forgotten that plotting to confuse people by telling lies is the Dark Heaven Society's specialty?.”
Seomun Ijin held his sword tightly and took a fighting stance..
“The pillar of the political faction should not be shaken so easily..”
“Hahaha, it's a plot?”
Amcheonhoeju laughed as if it was fun.
“If you think about common sense, is there really a need for me to put in that much effort for you?.”
‘It's frustrating, but it's true..’
Seomun Lee Jin gritted his teeth and thought..
‘I heard it was a monster, but I never thought it would be this big.……’
Beads of sweat ran down my cheeks..
They say summer is over, but even though it was cold, it was still too cold..
I felt chills like the middle of winter.
Just the mere fact of facing him made my muscles tremble..
‘There is no end in sight.’
It is said that an absolute expert is a half-hearted person and looks like an ordinary person..
That's because the difference is so big.
But Amcheonhoeju was different..
Far from looking like an ordinary person, I was overwhelmed just by standing in front of him..
It's not that I can't control my strength..
‘This monster had no intention of doing that in the first place..’
abyss.
The more I looked into it, the more I couldn't escape it..
“Room leader. Be mindful of your purpose. Defend rather than attack.”
Defeat is confirmed.
It is doubtful whether he can inflict even a single wound, let alone a fatal wound, on Amcheonhoeju..
“So as much as possible……”
I couldn't speak.
“I'm blocking it?”
Amcheonhoeju has appeared right in front of you..
‘when?’
Seomun Lee Jin opened his mouth inwardly..
Noeseungdo is one of the few experts in Sapa..
As the head of the Seomun family, he was a master of flower painting and a world-class expert..
Not only is his martial arts ability, but his physical ability is also not average..
Moving body vision is also moving body vision, but the sense of energy, or the ability to detect the unique thoughts or presence of a drone, is also wide and fast..
But I was not caught by that ability at all..
Like the legendary assassin group Ghost Song, the entity disappeared and reappeared..
“Even if it is a martial arts drama, in the end, it is just a human being..”
My heart sank as he spoke as if he had read my inner thoughts..
“If you can stop it, try to stop it.”
Dark Heaven's Sword has become blurred.
‘To die so absurdly?’
I once again regretted my choice..
I felt foolish for speaking condescendingly to Hong Jin just now..
I couldn't do anything, let alone stop it..
I was like an ant being trampled by a person..
Seomun Lee Jin also did not give up until the end..
The body, trained for a long time, responded to the enemy's attack, but it was too late..
No, actually it wasn't particularly late..
The Seomun family’s method is subversive and fast..
Far from being slow, it was on the fast side..
However, even when the opponent was not good, it was still very bad..
But even though the enemy was not good, it was still very bad..
Among the six thrones of the upper heaven, the sword of the dark heaven was, of course, the fastest sword..
‘Oh my, Jen.……’
It was before I connected my thoughts..
A dazzling light emitted as if illuminating the darkness..
Kwaang!
It was at the same time that the light obscured the front..
An explosion occurred as the brain-shaking explosion hit the eardrums..
It was only for a moment that my vision became hazy and distorted..
As expected from a martial arts expert, the blurred focus quickly returned to its original state..
Only then did I understand what had happened..
“erythema!”
“Are you okay?!”
Before Dark Heaven's sword reached his neck, an afterimage in the shape of a hand penetrated from the side and narrowly blocked it..
It is a martial art that is famous for being an unrivaled martial artist of Shaolin Temple, a master of the Jeonjeon Dynasty, and a season of divine monks..
“Cheonsu-gong.”
Amcheonhoeju looked at me with interest..
“It's probably a martial arts skill that won't be fast.?”
It is not for nothing that Hyeonkyung is compared to the sky..
Starting with his basic physical abilities, he surpassed all human abilities. He was not an absolute expert, much less a martial arts expert, but it was questionable that he blocked it perfectly at the right moment..
Hong Jin did not answer Amcheonhoeju’s questions..
Beyond the disadvantages, we are in a desperate situation..
There is no way you can say anything that will help the enemy..
“Ah, indeed.”
Amcheonhoeju was impressed as if he remembered something..
Unfortunately for Wulin, he possessed not only brute force but also a superior brain..
I quickly found out the cause.
“I commend you for preparing for it rather than chasing it. I don't know how you expected it, but you're protecting Noiseungdo, not yourself..”
Seomun Lee-jin opened his eyes wide as if he was surprised by those words..
Hong Jin neither confirmed nor denied it..
“Give up your life for others, huh?.”
Amcheonhoeju sneered..
“It may be a noble and noble belief, but it will ruin your life..”
‘no!’
Seomun Lee Jin gritted his teeth and drew a diagonal line..
Although its power is low and basic, it can be deployed quickly, making it perfect for urgent situations..
Chaeng!
When the sword and sword collide, an elongated friction sound is produced..
Amcheonhoeju’s pupils were fixed on Shinseung’s successor..
Even the flashy lightning of Seomjeonsam Island failed to attract his attention..
Amcheonhoeju extends his left hand..
No, it is more appropriate to say that it was stretched out..
“I'll have to see if I can keep that proud belief even without eyes..”
Eyes as clear and clean as a lake.
Above it, the middle and index fingers stretched out like swords were reflected as if reflected in a mirror..
Puuk!
“Ahhhhh!”
Cheonsu-gu-gong’s joints were released..
Hongjin covered his face with his palms and let out a scream..
It was a scream from the pain of losing a part of the body..
I was able to catch a glimpse of the beyond between my fingers.
There was nothing that should have been in the eyelids..
Blood flowed instead of tears..
“room manager!”
Seomun Lee Jin grabbed Hong Jin by the scruff of his neck and backed away..
“Master of Shaolin, do you see sentient beings that need to be saved??”
Reality is not so easy.
“That can't be possible.”
Rather than being sweet, it's bitter..
“If you lift your eyelids you will only feel the burning pain and not see anything..”
If you expect, you will be betrayed..
If you have hope, you will despair..
Miracles are hopes and lies that cannot come true..
“Because those eyes that cannot see reality are rolling on the dirt floor..”
Hong Jin and Seomun Lee Jin are masters of hwagyeong..
He is strong enough to have the determination to die, but in the end, he is a peacemaker..
It was impossible to reach an absolute expert who was on a higher level and went beyond human limits..
If it had been possible to do it with just a dream or will, there would have been a lot of absolute masters in Moorim a long time ago..
“Did you think something would change if you broke up??”
Amcheonhoeju slowly raised the sword that was hanging down..
“No way.”
The sneer on my lips disappeared without a trace..
What appeared on his face was emotionlessness..
I don't know if it was my mood, but I felt like the surroundings were getting dark..
A shadow falls beneath the hair..
I don't know if it was my mood, but the whites of my eyes looked dark..
“If Yeomra asks how you came, answer that it is because of your obscurity..”
It was just as the sword of Amcheonhoeju was about to disappear..
“Urgent! It's urgent.!”
An urgent cry stopped the movement of Amcheonhoeju..
“This is an operational retreat from headquarters.!”
Amcheonhoeju’s eyebrows were slightly bent..
It was not because I was embarrassed that I gave instructions to the owner of Dark Heaven..
‘what happened.’
As a soldier, Cheonki does not give instructions without any reason..
Just as effects have causes, they have thoughts..
The authority figure of Amcheonhoe is definitely the head of the association himself..
However, as far as military and operational authority was concerned, Cheongi was in control..
The reason these matters were decided was not because of fear of dissatisfaction or rebellion due to the prolonged dictatorship, nor because the operational authority was semi-forcibly taken away based on the opinion of the leadership..
Since I know better than anyone else the value of a graduate from the Academy of Sciences named Nokjon, I delegated the overall management to him..
What was scary about Amcheonhoeju was that even though he seemed like an arrogant dictator, he was willing to throw away his pride for the greater good..
If Lee Uichae knew what people wanted and handled it well, Amcheon Hoeju was good at getting the right things done..
“Another thing to say is?”
“The southern front was defeated. It is said that the Southern Political Alliance is currently moving north to He Fei's headquarters..”
“Since there is a Yangtze River, it won't be easy to cross it..”
“After Hong Ha-rang's defeat, the Sixteenth Jury were defeated.!”
Amcheonhoeju frowned, as if he was not in a good mood..
Once Hefei is recaptured, the morale of the political and political alliance will soar again..
‘Above all, there is heaven there.……’
Although it is a waste of the military supplies and weapons that I have saved up for so long, I am worried about Cheonki’s life..
We could not afford to lose Cheongi, the brains of Amcheonhoe and the foundation of our great cause..
It's a pity, but we decided to send the military back..
‘Did you survive??’
Seomun Lee Jin had hope for a moment..
“How many enemies are left?.”
“As a rule of thumb, it's three to four hundred..”
“good night. Afterwards, Cheon Ki-seong takes over command of the unit during its return..”
“For Hoeju……?”
“I will eliminate at least half of it and follow it..”
It was the moment when hope turned into despair again..
About an hour ago.
A bird passed over the wide open plain..
The dark blue wings that draw the horizon cut through the wind..
The black horizontal stripes on the white belly look great..
The beak was sharp like a claw, and the eyes that were looking for prey were extremely fierce..
It is fast enough to be compared to a well-trained pigeon..
A hawk holding a war record passed over the plain..
Jeon Seo-eung went straight south, sat down in one of the splendid pavilions of Hefei, the capital of Anhui, and knocked on the window..
“Ju Seocheon is not in the north.?”
Cheonki's eyes moved left and right as he read the letter..
The news from the northern front was that Ju Seo-cheon was absent..
“Aside from the fact that the information confirmed on the northern front was false, it was not found in either the south or the north.……”
Cheonki is a genius who leaves no room for gaps..
I don't get overconfident easily and I don't let my guard down until I see results..
Cheon-gi was the one who prepared for any emergency..
That was applied poorly this time..
‘By any chance, is he coming to headquarters??’
Tianqi remained in Hefei to coordinate the northern and southern parts of the center..
In the south, there was Moo-cheon, and in the north, there were Amcheonhoeju and Cheonchu, who were well-versed in resourcefulness, so I could trust them..
The problem is that the southern part of the country was instantly destroyed to the point where it could not even be touched due to the emergence of the Haenam forces..
“……”
Cheonki thought hard..
It is a battlefield that changes every moment..
I can't just sit leisurely at my desk and worry..
A judgment had to be made..
Family gave birth to family, and doubts and doubts were asked..
The thoughts that filled my head were woven together like a skein of thread..
And after much deliberation, the conclusion reached was the return of part of the Amcheonbuk Army..
‘Tianqiu's troops are far away. Even if you hurry back, you may not get there in the nick of time, so it is better to call Lord Hoe's unit..’
Amcheonhoe used the old headquarters of the Murim Alliance as a base and began to strengthen its power for a while..
Using Hefei as his headquarters, he took military funds scattered from various places and collected and reorganized war funds and other necessary items..
‘You can't give up easily..’
Originally, there was no headquarters of any kind..
Officials, the predecessor of the Amcheonhoe, prepared hiding places throughout the central plains to avoid the eyes of the emperor..
In addition, they did not set up a headquarters to cut off the tail at any time to avoid being discovered and pursued..
“Joo Seocheon, what are you doing?.”
I'm running.
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