Episode 1325 That is, if it’s a person. (5)
“Eurachaaaaa!”
Jogeol stabbed the charging enemies one after another. The momentum hasn’t died at all… No, in fact, he became sharper than at first, but his expression was gradually hardening.
“Huh! “Huh!”
Almost done.
The end of this damn canyon is finally in sight. Now just a little more…
Jo Geol, who pierced the neck of the person who was running at him, let out a heavy breath. His face was already covered in sweat, and the fingertips holding the sword began to tremble slightly.
‘Already…’
It seemed like my strength had run out.
Common sense makes no sense.
The sword basically focuses on stabbing. Due to its nature, Jo Geol’s sword did not consume much internal power. It is normal to fight like this repeatedly for three days and nights without getting tired.
But we can’t deny it because something that doesn’t make sense has already happened.
It’s not just about history. It felt like the things that were filling him were rapidly running out. It hasn’t even been a moment since we started fighting properly.
‘It’s like this…’
Everything is being consumed rapidly.
My physical strength, my strength, and even my mental strength, which I was confident was now second to none.
As soon as Jogeol showed signs of exhaustion, Yoonjong rushed forward. Yunjong’s backboard was also damp.
Jo Geol, who was watching this, lightly threw his sword in the air and vigorously shook off the damp sweat from his hands.
I realized it again. Fighting at the forefront, opening the way before anyone else, brings with it tremendous pressure.
‘Don’t whine! There are three of us here!’
Yoonjong and Baekcheon must be under just as much pressure. But I can’t stop showing myself to be this weak. And if you’re under pressure, it’s better than Baekcheon…
Jo Geol, who reflexively looked back at Baek Cheon, flinched for a moment. I thought Baekcheon was looking for an opportunity to take the lead, but surprisingly, he was looking somewhere behind.
“Sasuk?”
Jo Geol called in a curious voice, but Baek Cheon seemed not to have heard him and just stared behind him.
“Sigh!”
Cheongmyeong spat out the blood that had accumulated in his mouth and glared at the monster in front of him.
‘What a mess.’
My physical condition is so messed up that I am almost unruly.
– Damn it! Do you think it’s a cart that can be replaced with parts no matter what the body gets damaged? If you behave like that, you’ll be broken soon.
‘Then and now, the party bastards…’
Lawmakers are the same. They just say the same thing.
If you get hurt, you need to rest. The human body does not recover on its own.
‘Who doesn’t know that?’
If I could rest, I would. The problem is that I can’t rest.
Cheongmyeong became stronger. In just a few years, he has caught up to more than half of his previous level.
I have accumulated the strength to accumulate as much as an ant’s tears, and now I have accumulated it to the point where I do not feel any shortcomings, and I have become almost accustomed to this body with swordsmanship, and have reached a state close to perfection.
However, that does not mean that the past state has been completely restored.
What is lacking the most is internal strength.
In his last life, he accumulated strength for nearly 70 years. However, the time he was able to build up his strength in this life is less than 10 years.
It is said that they received help from the newly created Jasodan, but who would focus on things like internal strength if they could overcome that much time with the Young Dan?
This journey, leading from Haenam to here, was a difficult road that would have left even those in the past out of breath. However, since he endured it with his unripe body and internal strength, it is no wonder that his body tasted good.
Only defeats enemies. Even though I cut off everything else for that one thing, it’s like this.
Of course, there was also the option of taking a step back to manage the injury and catch one’s breath. Even if I had made that choice, I could have reached this point.
The current five swords have now grown to the point where they can proudly present themselves to the damn bastards of the old volcano, and the small household bastards of the Tianyu Meng are also doing their part well.
So, even if Cheongmyeong didn’t overdo it, they would have led them well and reached this point.
Instead, at least 30 more of Haenam’s disciples would have died.
‘Thirty.’
A smile suddenly escaped from the corner of Cheongmyeong’s mouth.
It’s not even funny.
Is there anyone who knows better than Cheongmyeong how insignificant human life is and how futile it is to try to save a few lives in the great whirlpool of war?
If it had been Cheongmyeong in the past, he would have thought thoroughly about his body rather than trying to save his 30s.
If he falls, not just 30 but many more people will die. This is not a cold-hearted decision, but a rational decision.
okay. It certainly is. But…
– You too will find out someday.
‘It would have been better if it wasn’t now. Long sentence.’
Laughter kept coming out. Even though I know that’s not the case.
‘What do you know about Haenam?’
In the end, I have no choice but to admit it.
He changed the volcano. He put the collapsing Hwasan back on the rock and instilled great courage in Hwasan’s disciples who were feeling defeated.
For Cheongmyeong, this was a thorough return to the past.
The task was to recreate the volcano that I still miss and feel like I can grasp it, which remains in my memory.
For him to be Cheongmyeong. To become the plum blossom sword zone of the volcano.
But… I have to admit it now. The person who changed the most in the process was not Hwasan or those five swords, but Cheongmyeong.
By teaching and training those guys, I finally learned about Cheongmyeong.
Human value is not determined by inaction. Even those whom Cheongmyeong laughed at for being extremely foolish are all living their lives desperately. Even those who are discarded after being used as consumables in war.
A trivial life. A life that ends with just a number.
Each of these insignificant people has its own life. Even those who were dismissed as useless have infinite meaning and value to someone.
Cheongmyeong wanted to protect the long sentence of death.
I wanted to save the damn Dangbo, and I wanted to see the damn Cheongjin return to the volcano alive.
I wanted to somehow send all the bastards from the volcano back to the volcano.
If I could do that, I wouldn’t have hesitated to do anything. Whatever happens.
But now I know. I found out.
When viewed through Kang-ho’s gigantic gaze, these people are nothing more than insignificant numbers… To some, they are Cheongmun, and to some, they are Cheongjin.
Someone will want to protect them as desperately as Cheongmyeong did back then. Someone will have to live their whole life in pain because of their death.
thirty. Although it is an insignificant number, Cheongmyeong can no longer regard it as insignificant.
It would have been better if I didn’t know.
‘Are you going to laugh at me?’
Cheongmyeong suddenly became curious.
How would Cheongjin react if he heard this? Would they laugh at me for saying something ridiculous? Or will they laugh in amazement that they have finally become Cheongmyeongdo Taoists?
I can not know.
Because Cheongjin is already dead.
“Sajil⋯⋯.”
Yu Iseol’s voice came from behind me. There is a hint of worry melting away. No, there was so much concern that I could feel it without even having to listen carefully.
Yu Iseol’s voice says she’s worried.
‘It doesn’t suit me.’
But what was even more incongruous was the fact that Yu Iseol let the worry ooze out of her voice.
Cheongmyeong lightly turned the dark plum sword he was holding and held it.
Throbbing.
The pain I felt in my legs was terrible. The internal power had already reached its lowest point a long time ago. I tried to somehow gather my strength while running from time to time, but there was bound to be a limit.
Even a wound that has been barely managed to stop the bleeding will open up again the moment you move too hard.
The only good thing was that I didn’t suffer any internal injuries, but that wasn’t much of a consolation.
Nevertheless… Cheongmyeong raised the corners of his mouth.
“Shall I go first?”
The moment Cheongmyeong slightly leaned forward, the monster took a step back without realizing it. His momentum had clearly waned compared to the beginning.
Goryang narrowed his eyes suspiciously and examined Cheongmyeong’s condition several times.
‘what?’
This guy is already at his limit. No, it should have already been the limit. The wounds sustained on the entire body are such that even a peak expert would find it difficult to move.
And in reality, it may be worse than it appears. Even a trace amount of the poison applied to his sword would remain in his body and continue to rip through his insides.
However, Cheongmyeong’s momentum did not diminish one bit. No, on the contrary, it became even scarier than before. Now, just looking at it made me feel like my energy and blood were being twisted and my skin was cracking.
‘That’s a bluff.’
The monster bit his lips tightly.
The household name has already been mentioned. It is said that the closer he gets to his limit, the more he tries to hide his condition by bluffing. So there is no need to be deceived by those words and actions.
Leisurely, as if toying with a wounded beast…
Paaaaaa!
But at that moment, Cheongmyeong’s appearance disappeared and suddenly appeared like a ghost before the monster’s eyes.
The monster was frightened and raised his sword.
Kaaaaaaaa!
The sword raised haphazardly managed to block the flying Yamhyang Plum Sword. However, the moment the sword collided, the sword of Cheongmyeong did not fly away, but rather the ship rushed towards the monster’s neck at a faster speed.
Feeling that the sword was already almost touching his neck, Goeryang twisted his neck with all his might.
Crack.
I narrowly avoided getting my neck pierced, but I couldn’t avoid getting cut. It cut through the side of the neck, narrowly passing through the black carotid artery that cut into the side about half an inch from the center of the neck.
The monster retreated without even having a chance to feel the pain.
For a moment. If my reaction had been delayed even for a moment, my throat would have been pierced. The monster’s face became grim for an instant as he realized that he had stepped into the gates of hell and escaped.
However, Goeryang has also fought numerous battles.
Meanwhile, his eyes were accurately following Cheongmyeong. Cheongmyeong’s legs are slightly bent and the hand holding the sword is tense.
‘come!’
The monster came to his senses and corrected his posture.
That beast is not one to miss an opportunity. Since the monster has already shown weakness, it will definitely rush in to kill it this time.
The moment when I brought up all my strength and planted my feet on the ground.
Paaaaaa!
Cheongmyeong kicked the ground. The monster’s hands holding the sword were full of strength.
‘As long as you block it…’
But soon, the monster’s mind went blank.
Cheongmyeong hit the ground and moved at high speed.
Not in front of where the monster is, but in the back.
‘What…?’
Cheongmyeong, who jumped backwards, let out a blatant laugh.
Only then did Goeryang realize that he had been completely fooled, but Cheongmyeong was already running along the open canyon accompanied by Yu Iseol and the party squad.
“This…!”
Crump!
There was a sound as if excessive force was being applied to the hand holding the sword and the bones were being distorted. Goryang barely came to his senses at the sound and shouted loudly.
“Chase! right now!”
“yes!”
The Blood Swordsman members, who were looking at Cheongmyeong in bewilderment at the unexpected situation, were startled and ran away. The monster glanced at their backs as they passed by and chewed his lower lip.
“What a piece of shit…”
It was momentary, but the fact that he had been thoroughly toyed with and played in the palm of his opponent’s hand tore his pride to shreds.
“Aaaahhh!”
He let out a scream as if he were having a seizure and soon began chasing Cheongmyeong with all his might as he advanced toward the end of the canyon.
