Episode 932 It may have already started. (2)
“There is no problem while on guard!”
“hmm.”
Namgungmyeong nodded his head loudly. Namgung Dowi, who followed him as if guarding him, looked at the condition of those on guard with sharp eyes.
“No matter how excessive the boundary is, it is never too much. “Do your best not to miss a single detail.”
“yes!”
Namgungmyeong nodded lightly and moved to the next area accompanied by Namgungdowi.
“What do you think, Sogaju?”
“Yes uncle.”
Namgungdowi looked back at Maehwado with new eyes and said.
“Thank goodness the island is not that big. “At this rate, we won’t have much trouble defending it even if enemies invade.”
“That’s what I think too.”
The Changgung Sword Team are not the only ones protecting Maehwado Island now. By order of Emperor Nangung, other military units that had been protecting the family also joined Maehwa Island one after another. Even if it is not enough, 80% of the Namgungse’s power is gathered here at Maehwado Island.
With that level of power, the Yangtze River would be enough to separate the Eighteen Houses and the Wild One.
“The small size of the island will be an advantage for us.”
“Isn’t it because it will be difficult to demonstrate the advantage of Surochae, which competes based on numbers rather than the quality of the warrior?”
“That’s right.”
Namgoongmyeong smiled as if he was satisfied with the answer.
His nephew, who would later become the head of the Namgung family, was truly worthy of being called Gigi. Not only is his military talent outstanding, but his eye for reading the battle situation is also good.
“Learn well from your brother.”
“Yes uncle.”
“To become a great martial artist, it is enough to work hard and move forward. But for someone who leads a family, that alone is not enough. “You have to be bolder and be able to see further.”
“I’m always thinking about it.”
“Feel so good.”
Namgung-myeong quietly nodded.
‘I guess I should thank the Hwasan Sword Association.’
In the past, Nangong Daowi often showed an arrogant appearance, causing Nangongmyeong to worry. Although it was inevitable due to Namgung Se’s unique temperament and the presence of his father, being full of confidence and being arrogant can never be the same.
But fortunately, after being defeated by the Hwasan Sword Association, he realized his own shortcomings. Also, after experiencing the Yangtze River Disaster, I became a completely different person.
If her years continue to accumulate like this, she may become the head of a family that surpasses that of King Namgung.
‘It won’t be easy, though.’
Because people like Nangong Huang are not created by teaching. He must have an innate sense of defeat.
“Do you know why the head of the family took over this place?”
“…Actually, I don’t know, uncle.”
Namgung Dowi looked around with a slightly shocked face. The Yangtze River in its black darkness gave him an unknown feeling of anxiety.
“It is true that we have an indelible grudge against Surochae. However, I don’t know why we have to face Surochae alone. “Hasn’t the Namgung family already clearly announced its will to the world?”
“You are right.”
Namgung-myeong quietly nods his head.
“If we occupy this Maehwa Island, we have no choice but to become nothing more than a protruding awl. “If you keep fussing, you might end up facing not only Surochae but also Sapaeryeon alone.”
“That’s my opinion too. No matter how much you think about it, it does more harm than good.”
“okay. That’s the right idea. “But that’s the opinion of ordinary people like us.”
“…yes?”
Namgungmyeong smiled.
“The head of the family is probably thinking about that too. Nevertheless, there is another reason why the head of the family chose this difficult path.”
“Can I ask you something?”
“If we withdraw from here, we will end up listening to Shaolin’s orders.”
Namgung Dowi’s face hardened at the unexpected answer.
“Five generations. What a vain name it is. However, people in the world ultimately think of the Five Generations as something attached to the old world.”
“Uncle, that’s….”
“That’s reality. When that Surochae took over Jigujiang, did the people of Jiangjiang think of us? Or would you have been thinking of Shaolin and Nine Files?”
Nangong Dowi could not bear to answer. No, there was no need to answer.
“That is why the head of the family took a risk. The five generations are not in a good position now. This is because the Tang family, which formed the main axis of the Five Generations together with us, distanced itself from the Five Generations.”
“…yes.”
“At a time like this, what would happen if I were to show myself acting according to Shaolin’s will? “We will probably never be able to escape from under the name of Gu File Il Bang.”
Only then did Nangung Dowi nod his head.
If you think about it that way, it is a very good time.
The news that other Gupailbang and Odaesae showed a lukewarm response to Shaolin’s call was heard as far away as this. Now is the time when the influence of Shaolin and Gupa Ilbang is lower than ever. So when would you try something like this if not now?
“The head of the family wants the Odae family and the Namgung family to make a name for themselves in this matter, not the Gupailbang and Shaolin families. “For that, you are willing to take some risk.”
“But it won’t be just that.”
Namgung-myeong, who was hurrying his steps, stopped on the spot and looked back at Namgung Do-wi. Nangong Daowi said with a confident face.
“Of course there is a reason for that, but my father is not the kind of person who would do something just for that reason. I believe that counsel lives in His heart.”
A happy smile appeared on Namgoongmyeong’s lips.
“You are stating the obvious. Of course, that would be the first.”
“If we don’t do what we shouldn’t do and consistently do what we should do, won’t fame naturally follow? “Like… a volcano.”
Namgungmyeong nodded.
“okay. “It will have to be that way.”
volcano.
It is a name that even disappeared from memory just a few years ago. However, Hwasan’s fame now surpasses even that of the Namgung family, who are called the heads of the five major families.
With courage, not strength, Hwasan achieved what the Namgung family so desperately wanted.
“They are great people.”
“Yes, it’s great. But we can do it too.”
Nangong Myung tapped Nangong Daowi’s shoulder. This youthful spirit heats up even his blood, which is sometimes cooling.
“okay. “I can do it…”
Namgoongmyeong, who was trying to walk again with a smile, suddenly turned towards the river. Seeing that rather serious expression, Namgung Dowi also hardened his complexion and turned his gaze to follow him.
But all that Nangung Dowi could see was a gentle wave.
“…Uncle?”
“hmm!”
Nangungmyeong’s sword came out like a beam of light. The pure white sword energy that was quickly released roughly penetrated the surface of the water and entered the river below.
Paaaaat!
There was a splash of water. And…
where the ripples settled, something big floated.
Only then did Namgoongmyeong’s face relax after confirming its identity.
“…is it a carp?”
“It looks as big as a person. “It’s quite possible that your uncle is mistaken.”
“That’s right.”
Namgungmyeong shook his head. The blood shed by the carp spread red across the illuminated waters of the Yangtze River.
“You wasted your time. There isn’t enough time to sleep to check on all the remaining people and check their posture. “Let’s go.”
“Yes uncle.”
Namgungmyeong walked forward leading Namgungdowi and glanced back at the water.
‘It’s ominous.’
The water of unknown depth kept getting on my nerves.
“I don’t think it’s a place to stay for a long time.”
He shook his head and quickened his pace.
That time.
Things that look like fish heads or small balls appear one by one on the dark surface of the Yangtze River.
Anyone with good eyesight who can see through the darkness will be able to tell that they are actually human heads covered in specially made clothes.
“lender.”
“What about the enemy’s ship?”
“There are five ships in total. “They are all docked at the south pier.”
“Five…”
The person called Daeju nodded with a stern face.
“What about the wound?”
“It’s not that great. But… the Namgung family is the Namgung family. “I never thought you would recognize that sign.”
One of the leaders glanced down at his shoulder with a stern expression. The skin was torn apart and bleeding. If I hadn’t used my momentary wit to cut down the carp passing by, wouldn’t the work have been in vain?
“The opponent is the Namgung family. “You must not let down your guard at all.”
“Yes, my lord.”
“It’s over in one go.”
“yes!”
He gave a few instructions with hand gestures, and those who nodded in understanding dived deep again. After confirming that everyone had started diving, Daeju caught the sight of Maehwa Island with his eyes and began to follow them down to the bottom of the water.
Deep and deep.
They dived endlessly into a dark river with little visibility, going down to the river bottom and moving along while touching the bottom. No matter how good your senses are, you will not be able to detect the presence of those moving along the bottom of the Yangtze River.
Because countless fish that appear larger than them are passing by above their heads.
But that doesn’t mean you can be completely reassured.
The closer you get to the island, the shallower the water becomes, and the greater the chance of being discovered. These are the moments when you should never relax.
They moved as if crawling along the riverbed and looked up at the same time.
Usually, piers are built where the river and land meet, where the water is deepest and has the steepest slope.
What caught their eyes when they looked up was the underside of a large ship. Without knowing anything, he exposed his weak inner self as it was.
‘Not that stupid.’
Several swordsmen of the royal family were swimming around, escorting the ship. This means that they understand how important this ship is.
But the darkness is thicker under the water than outside the water. No matter how careful they are, they will not be able to find their traces in this water.
Daeju laughed at the swordsmen who were completely unaware of their presence beneath his feet.
‘The Namgung family?’
Of course, he is an extremely strong and dangerous opponent.
Unless this place is in the middle of the Yangtze River.
They should have understood what it meant to have an island in the middle of the Yangtze River.
‘Now it’s time to pay the price.’
The Great Lord gestured to the ship above.
Then all of his crew nodded and began to rise toward the surface at once. The air bubbles created by their rapid movements rose together to the surface like firecrackers.
The harpoons held in their hands were each filled with bright blue energy.
Quaaaaa!
Soon, the pointed tips of the harpoons stretched out in unison, and numerous sharp harpoons cut through the water.
Kwaaaaang!
And with a loud explosion, they all fell to the bottom of the boat.
The bottom of the boat, made of thick wood, twisted and broke, and black water poured into the boat in an instant.
“What the hell!”
“It’s an attack! Damn it! “It’s a night raid!”
The Namgung family’s inspectors, who saw the boat tipping over following heavy drinking, shouted with pale faces.
“Stop it! “We must protect the ship!”
Screams, shouts, and confusion color the night of Maehwa Island.
The fuse that had been extinguished for a long time was finally lit again.
