Episode 1306 What the heck is this guy? (6)
“What is the situation?”
“It looks like the battle hasn’t happened yet.”
Hu Jiaming’s eyes shone coldly.
It’s already time for the battle to begin.
Nevertheless, the fact that nothing has happened yet means that they have stopped in front of the canyon.
And when they stop, it means they are thinking and hesitating.
“…distance?”
“At this rate, we’ll arrive within a stone’s throw!”
“It’s just a corner…”
Is it possible that they didn’t properly figure out the location of the main unit with the nickname?
‘doesn’t exist.’
Others may not know, but Lim So-byeong would never make such a mistake.
Even though Jang Il-so had no intention of catching him, Lim So-byeong led a ragtag group called Nokrim and confronted them as equals.
If Lim So-byeong had said that he would be loyal to Jang Il-so, Ho Ji-myeong would have done whatever it took to put him in a key position in the Sapaeryeon.
To that extent, Lim So-byeong’s abilities are outstanding.
There is no way a person of his caliber would make a mistake in such a simple calculation.
Then….
“Are you going to drill through that canyon?”
Hu Jiaming closed his eyes and was lost in thought.
Even though it was unclear what the conclusion was reached within them, it was clear that they were contemplating that path anyway.
Is that really possible? Even leading Haenam?
“How much have their numbers decreased?”
“We can’t figure it out exactly, but it appears that Haenam suffered losses exceeding this amount.”
“This is Hal.”
In the art of war, an army that has lost more than 30% of its troops is no longer considered an army.
The moment you lose 30% of your troops, your morale will drop to the ground and you will no longer be able to fight.
Of course, the case of a general county cannot be brought to Haenam.
In terms of the military, they are the elite of the elite who have received special training for decades.
But even so, it would be extremely reckless to lead Haenam, which had suffered such damage, through the canyon.
So it would be common sense to take a detour… Hu Jiaming’s face hardened.
He hoped they would take a detour.
So I hoped to stay in the south a little longer.
If we do that, we will be able to catch them before they leave Guangdong.
Therefore, we carefully controlled our pace and drove them to the cliff.
If you had common sense, you would have already taken a detour.
However, the fact that there is still no movement means that someone is insisting on going to the canyon.
And it was very obvious who it would be.
‘What on earth is this guy?’
Is the Hwasan Swordsman Association planning to break through the canyon during this time?
A place that is blocked off like a wall?
“That’s impossible.”
The person reporting said with astonishment.
“Isn’t this place called Nakgui Valley because even ghosts fall while crossing? No matter how great they are…”
“Cluck cluck cluck.”
At that time, a deep sneer from the monster intervened.
“You must have a lot of patience to drag something like that around.”
In an instant, the face of the person reporting turned red with shame.
Hu Jiaming glanced back at Wei Liang and asked.
“I guess you think differently, right?”
“There’s no way he wouldn’t break through.”
The monster licked his lips.
“A narrow canyon, a defense line that seems absolutely impenetrable?”
“….”
“That’s our standard. It doesn’t look like that to him. We will definitely break through.”
“Do you really need to do that? “The damage will only increase.”
“You are saying something obvious, soldier. Do you want to test me? Or is it because you’re panting so much blood doesn’t flow to your head?”
“What rudeness to a soldier…!”
Hu Jiaming slightly raised his hand to stop the person who was getting angry.
It wasn’t because he thought the villain’s words were worth listening to, but because he wanted to prevent the head of a subordinate who was still useful from falling in a place like this.
“Go ahead.”
“You seem to think that the Hwasan Sword Association has some expertise in the art of war.”
“…I don’t deny it.”
Hu Jiaming nodded.
This is something that everyone who has experienced the Hwasan Sword Association will acknowledge.
Although he seems to move without any thought and only on instinct, in fact, if you look closely, there is a reason for all of his actions.
You don’t just look ahead and move.
He knows how to move by looking behind two, three, or even dozens of moves.
This is not an overestimation. It is safe to say that this is now a general perception of the Hwasan Sword Association.
“But that is an illusion.”
“mistaken?”
The monster declared.
“He doesn’t know anything about strategy. “I’m not the type of person who would take the trouble to learn something like that.”
Hu Jiaming frowned.
“In the same sense, Ark doesn’t know how to wage war. However, they lightly toy with those who have studied the art of war in depth. Do you know how that is possible?”
“well?”
“It’s not about knowing the art of war, it’s about knowing what those you’re dealing with are aiming for.”
Hu Jiaming’s expression hardened slightly.
“That would be an area that should be called experience, sense, or even instinct. People like us say he has extraordinary senses, but people like you never end up like that. “There has to be a reason for losing.”
Hu Jiaming let out a laugh.
“So you’re saying we’re going to break through?”
“okay. Because I don’t want you to break through. “If the other person is dragged along the way he or she wants, he or she will know that even if he or she avoids immediate damage, he or she will eventually fall into a bigger quagmire.”
“It certainly might be so. But…”
Hu Jiaming narrowed his eyes and spoke assertively.
“If so, I guess I overestimated the Hwasan Sword Association.”
“hmm?”
“If you have to choose between having your arm cut off or having your head cut off, you should definitely choose having your arm cut off. “Sticking out your neck to avoid the knife that the opponent holds out to cut off your arm is a fool’s errand.”
The monster laughed bitterly.
“I’m sure that’s true, but since he stuck his neck out so many times and survived until now, he must be a member of the Hwasan Sword Association. “If I had just chosen the path I should have taken, I would have been at most a new expert in Shaanxi by now.”
That is correct. And I know the nickname.
These words equally apply to Jang Il-so.
If Jang Il-so had always accepted Hu Jia-myeong’s recommendations, he would never have become the defeated army he is today.
The Hwasan Sword Association and the defeated army. Both of them are beyond his common sense.
“Then there is only one conclusion.”
After reaching a conclusion, Hu Jiaming raised his head and shouted.
“Speed up! “I’m going with all my might.”
“yes!”
The speed of those who were running together became faster.
The monster looked at Hu Jiaming in surprise.
“Are you planning to leave no room for it?”
“If he was really determined to break through the canyon…”
Hu Jiaming said as if chewing.
“I guess I’ll make that place his grave. “There would be no death more humiliating for him than being buried in everyone’s land.”
“Tsk tsk. “That’s good too.”
Instead of responding, Hu Jiaming was lost in thought with a stern expression on his face.
‘If he really chose to go ahead, this is the battle.’
If this canyon is breached, we will have to watch it escape Guangdong.
If that happens, Yeonju will definitely find out about its existence.
Before that happens, we have to kill him here.
Whatever it takes.
A bright blue blood flowed from Hu Jiaming’s eyes.
‘I will definitely kill you here, Hwasan Swordsman Association.’
* * *
“Whoa.”
Namgung Dowi took a deep breath and caught his breath.
‘I feel like I’m going to throw up.’
Just looking at it made me feel sick.
Anyone who has experienced even a little bit of combat cannot tell how dangerous that terrain is.
The canyon is barely wide enough for three people to stand shoulder to shoulder.
It means that you can deal with the enemy in front of you even with a horizontal sword.
It’s wide to go alone and narrow to go with two people.
And about fifty people are camped in front of the canyon.
Judging from the bright expressions in each of their eyes, they were not easy people at all.
Namgung Do-wi needs to jump into that place now.
Trust only his sword.
‘That’s crazy.’
My stomach was pounding, but laughter kept coming out of my mouth.
When I watched the volcano do crazy things, I felt absurd, but I also secretly admired it.
Perhaps that longing is part of the reason why Namgung Dowi is standing here now.
He also wanted to be like them.
But when I actually faced a situation where I had to commit something like them, I realized.
How much pressure and psychological conflict they overcame while committing such crazy acts.
‘If you succeed, you’ll be a hero.’
Namgung Dowi grabbed his beloved sword with all his might.
‘If I fail, will I become a fool who will never exist again?’
Another laugh escaped me.
It was an incredibly heroic act for Hwasan to save the Namgung family from Maehwa Island.
But what would have happened if they had fallen miserably under the blade of Sapaeryeon while advancing to Maehwa Island?
It would have been a laughing stock.
Everyone in the world would have laughed at volcanoes and spit on their graves.
You may wonder whether we would really laugh at those who gave up their lives for the sake of negotiation.
But people don’t praise failed negotiations.
I just click my tongue and criticize it for being foolish.
The same goes for Nangong Daowi. If he dies without being able to break through them here, he will be evaluated as the worst head of the Nangong family in history.
Perhaps, he will be reviled for generations to come as an idiot who ruined the family’s revival with his own hands.
‘I’m not in my right mind either.’
I felt like something was boiling in my stomach.
I can assure you that if it had been Nangong Daowi in the past, he would never have been able to move forward in this situation.
He must have turned and ran away due to the burden of protecting his family, or he would have looked for Emperor Namgung without knowing what to do.
But now, Namgung Dowi is standing here of his own will.
Wouldn’t this alone be considered progress?
Even though my hands are shaking from nervousness, I’m standing here anyway.
‘Did your father feel this way too?’
Perhaps he may now be at the same starting point as Emperor Namgung, who was heading to Maehwa Island.
At that time, I heard Cheongmyeong’s voice next to me.
“Are you prepared?”
Namgung Dowi realized a little late that the question was directed at me.
Now that I think about it, everyone else’s eyes were also focused.
‘What should I answer?’
You may be bluffing.
It would be okay to express your thoughts calmly, and it would also be okay to express your desperate will.
But it wasn’t all Namgung Dowi’s choice.
“…I’m so scared to death.”
Everyone blinked in bewilderment at those words.
However, Cheongmyeongman grinned as if he was very satisfied with the answer.
“That’s it then.”
Cheongmyeong nodded and turned his gaze to Baekcheon.
“Sasuk.”
“okay.”
“This bastard is worth using.”
“It was originally useful.”
“…Sasuk. “I may be a bit confused, but I have to say that he was actually a nice person.”
“Oh yeah?”
“…Let’s do one or the other. “Just one of the two.”
Hearing Yunjong’s words, Baekcheon sighed and looked at Namgung Dowi.
“Lord Soga. Then…”
“Yes!”
Nangong Daowi nodded firmly and said.
“I am the vanguard.”
A soft smile appeared on Baekcheon’s lips.
“Don’t overdo it.”
“….”
“Because there are so many people who want to be at the forefront.”
Jo Geol immediately snorted and Yu Iseol’s shoulders flinched.
Even Hyeyeon quietly poked her head in.
Nangong Daowi spoke firmly.
“The vanguard is mine. “I cannot give in.”
Baekcheon sighed deeply.
‘It’s only real idiots.’
Baekcheon looked at Nangong Dowi for a moment, nodded and said.
“All right. Then please be sure.”
“yes!”
Baekcheon glanced at everyone. Some people burn with fighting spirit, while others tremble with fear.
But no matter how you feel at this moment, there is only one thing to do.
Baekcheon’s straight eyes looked towards the canyon beyond the bushes.
“let’s go!”
“Taaaaaat!”
As soon as the words were out, Nangong Daowi drew his sword and rushed forward.
The others followed suit and charged towards the enemies.
“Haaaaa!”
At that moment, due to the outpouring of spirit and shouts, the warriors of the Sapaeryun camp raised their heads all at once.
“come!”
“It’s them! “Stay where you are!”
“It’s digging in!”
These people didn’t just sit there without any measures in place.
We had already heard about how the enemy fought and prepared for it.
“shield!”
thud! Coo! Coo!
I lifted the shield that was lying next to me behind the large wooden fence.
It was a shield made of thick and heavy iron.
It was so huge that it would have been impossible for an ordinary soldier to even lift it, let alone take a stance, even if several people rushed at it.
The shields all hit the ground and stood firmly in place.
It is impossible to stop the Hwasan Sword Association due to their inaction.
However, it won’t be easy for even that volcano sword guild to penetrate this thick shield!
“window!”
Behind those holding shields, those using spears as their favorite weapons lowered their posture and took up positions.
The moment the Hwasan Sword Association’s sword stops, the sharp spear blade will undoubtedly dig into his body.
But unfortunately, the person who jumped into that strong formation was not Cheongmyeong of the Hwasan Sword Association.
“Haaaaaaaaaap!”
A pure white light instantly filled the air with a huge burst of energy that made my ears feel like they were going to explode.
The dazzling light instantly flew over the tightly placed shield.
“What…?”
Those holding the shields widened their eyes.
Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
There was a huge explosion as if a meteor had fallen.
People and shields fly mixed together.
Namgung Do-wi, who had destroyed a corner of his opponent’s defense line with a single strike of his sword, kicked the ground and shouted.
“Everyone who blocks will die! I am the Namgung Dowi of the Namgung family!”
I don’t know if it reached the Yangtze River, but it was a voice that seemed like it would definitely reach somewhere in the sky.
