Episode 1292 This is just the beginning. (2)
Food deuk!
More than a dozen Jeon Seo-gu are flying in without stopping. Those who were guarding Ho Ga-myeong quickly snatched up the flying swords, one by one, and untied the swords tied to their feet.
“The gate has been broken through!”
“The air defense room has also been breached!”
“The defense line is weak, soldier!”
“Hmm.”
To say that the speed with which they broke through the siege was at breakneck speed would be an understatement.
“Somehow, the situation doesn’t look very good.”
The monster grinned and looked at Hu Jiaming.
“Isn’t it twice as fast as we expected a while ago? “There are times when the military’s predictions are wrong.”
“There’s nothing particularly strange about it.”
However, Ho Jiamyeong responded without even a slight movement on his face.
“Because my predictions are not valid against him.”
“hmm.”
In the eyes of the monster, Lee Chae looked young. Basically, those who are called strategists hate it when their predictions go wrong. But now, the household name doesn’t even show any signs of discomfort. The more you look at him, the more interesting he becomes.
Hu Jiaming said calmly.
“And it’s not bad news.”
“hmm? why?”
“If you’re going through the Volcanic Swordsman Association alone, you might not know it, but you’re not alone, so this speed doesn’t make sense. Speaking from the perspective of watching the Hwasan Sword Association so far… the interest right now is definitely being unreasonable.”
“This doesn’t make sense. “Wasn’t it the military that said we shouldn’t judge the Hwasan Sword Association’s abilities?”
“Of course. The abilities of the Hwasan Sword Association cannot be judged. “But it’s not just the Hwasan Sword Association that’s over there.”
“…Hmm.”
“Even if we leave aside the capabilities of the Hwasan Sword Association, Haenam’s power is no more than an obvious level. There’s no way they can keep up with this speed.”
Hu Jiaming’s head turned quickly.
This is not to disparage Haenam’s power. Because the name ‘Gupileilbang’ is not something that can be won in a combat game. Even if he is only a low-ranking member of the old faction, he has enough power to call himself the loser of a region. That’s what it means to be in a old file room.
However, the strength of that power must be interpreted differently depending on the situation.
If Haenam was in a situation where they were defending their base and resisting the invading enemy, they would have been able to demonstrate 70% of their skills, even considering their lack of actual combat experience.
But not now.
In this situation, at this speed, just launching a light attack would quickly deplete your stamina. In the meantime, it is difficult to even attempt to resist the flying blades with even the most capable.
‘Breaking the siege? It may be so in the eyes of those who are complacent.’
If we look at the situation objectively, they are running away from the group of Hu Jiaming who are chasing them. By nature, the battle that causes the most casualties is the chase that follows those who are running away. This is common sense within common sense.
No matter how well-trained an army is, it cannot demonstrate even half of its capabilities when being chased by the enemy. There is no way that the Hwasan Sword Association is unaware of that fact, so this must be seen as a move to make some sacrifice.
It was this point that made me worry about my nickname.
“What are you thinking? “Hwasan Sword Association?”
Although we are moving forward with unstoppable momentum, this siege is only part of it. Isn’t the area they need to break through not Guangdong but the vast Gangnam area?
There is no way it was the right decision to consume so much power from the beginning. As the speed increases and the fight becomes more intense, their location will become more and more clearly revealed. What’s the point in taking a few steps faster while revealing your location?
Hu Jiaming’s eyes darkened in worry.
If others had used this method, Hu Jiaming would have simply laughed at them moderately, taken away their stamina, and eaten them leisurely.
But there are none other than Cheongmyeong and Lim So-byeong.
You can’t even guess what Cheongmyeong is thinking, and Lim So-byeong is a tactician who is nothing short of inferior to him, no matter how lowly you judge him. There’s no way a group that includes two people like that would have such an obvious underling, right?
“Lee Hyung-moon was also breached!”
“Lee Hyung-moon…”
At that moment, Hu Jia-ming’s eyes widened slightly.
“Try again.”
“This Lee Hyung-moon….”
“Before that!”
“yes?”
“In order of the factions that were recently broken through!”
The adjutant quickly nodded and said.
“This is Lee Hyeong-moon from the Chwihwihomun Gongnyeongbang.”
At that moment, a map of southern Central Plains was drawn in Hu Jiaming’s mind. Soon, the positions of the clans he had placed overlapped.
“East?”
Hu Jiaming’s face hardened.
It is certainly. Their route is northeast, not north of the Yangtze River.
‘Why?’
For them, Gangnam is an enemy territory from which they must escape as quickly as possible. But why is it moving northeast instead of north?
As time passes, the siege will become stronger and more people will target them. Aren’t not only the small and medium-sized Bangpas in Guangdong going to start targeting them soon, but also Hao Wen and other Chinese factions?
‘It makes no sense.’
Hu Jiaming continued his thoughts with his eyes closed.
It is not surprising that the enemy’s siege has strengthened and they are trying to bypass it, but in fact, they can break through any siege if they put their mind to it. But is there any reason to head somewhere far away?
‘What’s in the northeast?’
If you proceed in a straight line….
‘Anhoe?’
Heading to Zhejiang, where the Nangong family is located?
No, that is extremely reckless. If he arrived in Zhejiang, he might be able to get help from the sects that followed the Nangong family, but that would mean heading towards the direction of Tianyou Meng’s headquarters… At
that moment, Hu Jiaming’s body flinched greatly.
“No way…”
The monster showed interest and his eyes lit up.
“Why are you doing that?”
“no.”
Hu Jiaming bit his lip.
“I need to speed up.”
“Why?”
The monster gave a questioning look as if it was difficult to understand.
“Are you making your prey tired by pushing useless trash into them? “Isn’t this a situation where you can benefit just by leisurely tracking?”
I also know Goryang very well. They will never be able to stop the Hwasan Sword Association. But not being able to stop it doesn’t mean it’s meaningless.
Even if it cannot deplete internal power, it can consume it to some extent and dull the sword.
All they have to do is to slowly pressure and drive the Cheonwoo Alliance, including the Hwasan Sword Association, to prevent them from refilling the empty water bowl.
If that alone is enough to ensure victory, why should we attack them before they lose their strength?
“It’s not like I’m starting to feel sympathy for driving the bastards to their deaths, the mind-reading rascal of the world.”
“Things have changed. No… it may change.”
“…Any explanation?”
“Even if you try, you won’t understand.”
The monster glared at me with an annoyed expression. However, the nickname was not elaborate. In fact, it wasn’t that I didn’t explain it, it was closer to not being able to explain it.
That’s because the thoughts that passed through my head were just as absurd.
“First, increase the speed.”
“Do whatever you want, soldier. You will get better.”
The monster snorted with a disapproving look on his face. Hu Jiaming completely ignored him and quickly gave instructions. As soon as the order was given, the Maninbandos accelerated and rushed forward.
‘Hwasan Sword Association.’
Hu Jiaming pursed his lips. My mind started to wander uncontrollably.
‘What on earth are you thinking?’
* * *
“Cheongmyeong!”
“….”
“Cheongmyeong!”
Only after calling repeatedly did Cheongmyeong look back with terrifying eyes. Baekcheon may have flinched for a moment, but he shouted without the slightest hesitation.
“I need to take a break at this point!”
“no.”
“It’s not a question of whether to do it or not! Some people are falling behind! “If this continues, we won’t even be halfway to our destination!”
Cheongmyeong glared at Baekcheon without saying a word.
But Baekcheon also did not back down even an inch. I endured silently, looking into Cheongmyeong’s eyes.
After that brief standoff, it was Cheongmyeong who retreated first.
“I get it.”
As soon as Cheongmyeong’s words left his mouth, Baekcheon raised his hand.
“Everyone stop. “We’re repairing it!”
Then Haenam’s disciples, who had been running with all their might, fell down on the spot, like dolls whose strings had been cut.
“Cough!”
“Huh! Huh! Huh! “Huh!”
“Damn…damn…”
If it were normal, I wouldn’t have been lying down on the ground without respect while others were watching. The pride given by the prestigious name Haenam is by no means small.
But no one could pay attention to that now. As Baekcheon said, if he had pushed himself just a little harder, there was no telling how many more of them would have fallen behind.
Fortunately, the elders and Geumyangbaek were standing and taking a breath, perhaps out of respect or because they still had some stamina left. However, they did not blame those who collapsed on the floor.
“Get up and sit down.”
At that time, an emotionless voice of Cheongmyeong was heard.
“Cheer up while you’re panting. I need to replenish my stamina as quickly as possible and run again. Those who still have strength stand as escorts for those who are lucky. “Because you never know when someone might come after you again.”
Haenam’s disciples gritted their teeth and glared at Cheongmyeong.
They also know that what they say is not wrong. But if you had the strength to do that, why would you sit down and gasp like this in the first place?
Despite receiving looks of resentment and criticism, Cheongmyeong spoke without changing his expression.
“Don’t be silly.”
“….”
“No matter how hard it is or how much pain you suffer, the enemy does not care. I actually like it. “If you think it’s okay to lie down because it’s hard, just lie down.”
It is not a voice of anger, nor is it a sarcastic tone that scratches one’s pride. It was just a voice that seemed to be reciting calmly. But that made it feel like my heart was being stabbed even more.
“…Everyone, do your luck.”
“Yes, Jang Mun-in.”
Geumyangbaek opened the way for those who could not find a reason to retreat. Those who received Geumyangbaek’s instructions quickly stood up and sat down. And it quickly entered the clouds.
“Escort me.”
“I get it.”
Baekcheon quickly gave instructions to the Cheonwoo menagerie. Cheonwoo’s followers gathered in the center and began to stand guard, surrounding Haenam’s disciples who had entered the clouds.
Cheongmyeong quietly clenched and unclenched his fists.
Millions of people were watching this attentively. That behavior happens inadvertently when Cheongmyeong is nervous. Only he knew.
This probably means that Haenam is not moving as fast as expected.
But there is no other way than this.
It is said that Hwasan has been training to match Cheongmyeong’s movements for several years, but they have never received such training.
No matter how Baekcheon was, if he had tried to follow Cheongmyeong’s movements as soon as he met him, he would have been no different from them. No, maybe he looked even more unsightly than these people.
“Cheongmyeong. For now…”
Baekcheon was about to say something.
“Jangmun Assistant Manager.”
Geumyangbaek suddenly approached the two and stood there with a stern expression.
