Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 1265. I won't let you go alive (5)
Editor: Hoamzz
Co-Translator: Xoxo
The battlefield was in turmoil again, but Gwak Hwanso remained frozen in place, unable to decide what to do.
'What should I do?'
Ahead lay Myriad Man Manor’s ship, while behind, the main forces of Myriad Man Manor surged forward. If he were just a disciple of Hainan Sect, he would've rushed to seize the ships without hesitation.
But he was Hainan Sect’s eldest disciple. He couldn’t overlook the advancing main force pressing toward them.
'Should I block them?'
As he was at a loss for which to go, someone grabbed his shoulder and yanked him back.
“Ba- Baek Cheon Daehyup?”
“What are you doing!”
“I- I’ll help too…”
"We'll block the rear, go to the ship now! There will be enemies aboard as well!”
It was only then that Gwok Hwanso realized his oversight and nodded hastily.
Baek Cheon was right. There was no guarantee that Myriad Man Manor martial artists weren’t still aboard the ship. Someone had to command Hainan Sect’s forces from the deck.
“Lead the disciples and seize all the ships! Once everyone's aboard, set sail without waiting!"
"Then, then what about Daehyups?"
"Quickly!"
Baek Cheon once again tightly grabbed Gwak Hwanso's shoulder.
"If you want us to survive, don’t waste time standing around. Move now!"
Baek Cheon pushed Gwak Hwanso without waiting for an answer. Stumbling ahead, Gwak Hwanso saw martial artists from Heavenly Comrade Alliance springing into action, filling the gap before him.
"Where do you think you're crawling to!"
Paaaat!
Jo-Gol, leaping mid-air, unleashed a burst of sword energy before his feet even touched the ground. The sword energy, splitting like raindrops from his sword edge, showered toward Myriad Man Manor martial artists.
Gwak Hwanso found his jaw dropping unconsciously.
The radiant bursts of sword energy seemed to slice through the blinding southern sea sunlight itself.
"Keuk!"
"Thi- This punk!"
The members of Ghost Platoon who pushed forward with increasing courage at the appearance of the main force hesitated and retreated before the ray of light-like sword energy.
And then as if emerging like a shadow, another figure appeared behind Jo-Gol.
Sarararak!
Falling Petal (낙화(落花)).
Red petals bloomed from the sword that poised above Jo-Gol's head. In an instant, the sweltering heat of midday was transformed into spring's ambiance as the delicate petals embroidering the southern sky fluttered gently before cascading down.
"Ku- Keugh!"
It seemed merely like delicate petals floating down on the surface. But those facing this sword could not help but know. Each and every one of those delicate petals was sharp and dangerous as it was beautiful.
The moment when Jo-Gol and Yoo Iseol's sword energy instantly breaks the momentum of Myriad Man Manor.
"Taaaat!"
"Ooooooh!"
Dazzling white light and golden Buddha-light erupted simultaneously.
Namgung Dowi’s reinforced sword energy and Hye-yeon's Arhat Divine Fist (아라한신권(阿羅漢神拳)) plunged directly into the middle of the advancing enemy.
Kwaaaaaang!
The explosion of white and golden light was so deafening that even the cries of agony were completely drowned out.
But there was a reason they were Myriad Man Manor. Even as their comrades were torn to shreds, they did not easily lose their momentum.
“Kahahahahah!”
The Mryiad Man Manor martial artists roared like beasts as they targeted the descending Jo-Gol and Yoo Iseol. Someone dashed to intercept the path. It was Baek Cheon, who had somehow instantly reached the rear.
Kwang!
Baek Cheon stomped with enough force to split the earth and swung his sword with terrifying momentum. The red sword energy instantly bisected the attackers in its path.
Paaaat!
Scorching blood splattered across his face, but Baek Cheon didn’t so much as flinch as he shouted.
“Hold the line!”
A concise and simple command.
But that was enough for them. They were already well-accustomed to moving as if they were extensions of Baek Cheon’s own limbs. They naturally moved quickly to where they should be and swung their swords.
"Aaaaagh! Right! The right! Damn it, the right side’s open! What are you doing, Tang Sogaju! What did you eat... No, shit! Did you eat poison instead of food? Hurry up, hurry!"
“…We’ll settle this someday. Nokrim King.”
Tang Pae gritted his teeth and quickly ran in the direction Im Sobyeong pointed. The poison energy released from his irritably swung fingertips sprayed before a Myriad Man Manor martial artist charging like an enraged buffalo.
Kwadeuk!
“Keuk!”
The Myriad Man Manor martial artist clenched his teeth as the needles pierced his foot. The pain was considerable, but he tried to ignore it and run forward. No, he tried to. If his body hadn’t collapsed to the ground with a thud.
The poison of Tang Family penetrated through the wound and paralyzed the body in an instant!
"Widen the gaps, the gaps! Block anyone trying to slip through!”
"Wh- Where should I go, Nokrim King!"
Im Sobyeong snapped his head toward the direction of the question that came from somewhere. He saw Seol So-baek gripping his sword tight with bitten lips.
"Gungju!"
"Yes!"
"...Where can I use you?"
"…Yes?"
Im Sobyeong pressed his fan against his cheek, frantically racking his brain.
“Uh... First of all, that... Over there, uh... "
“Tang Yohyup! Look out!" (H: I guess it was Sohyup/Sohyeop but to woman)
At that moment, Seol So-baek ran towards Tang Soso with all his might before Im Sobyeong could finish giving instructions.
Watching this with a dumbfounded expression, Im Sobyeong soon broke into a small smile.
“…Really, wonder who taught you that kid.”
Why even ask? It's clear as day.
And then reinforcements joined the defensive line.
“Support Acting Sect Leader!”
"Let's go!"
The elders of Hainan Sect including the sect leader Geum Yangbaek joined the defense line. They were gritting their teeth with fire in their eyes.
"You evil bastards!"
“I’ve been waiting for this moment!”
Putting aside their martial art, Hainan Sect was bested only by Mount Hua Sect in terms of ill feelings towards Evil Tyrant Alliance and Myriad Man Manor.
Finally given a chance to unleash their swords upon Myriad Man Manor, Hainan Sect’s elders attacked with unrelenting swordsmanship as relentless as a raging wave.
"Aigoo, these old men. They sure have impressive internal strength!"
"They're an elder, you crazy bastard!"
"...Sahyung. You seem to be treating me too harshly lately."
"It’s because you’re a good-for-nothing rascal!"
“...Your words are too harsh.”
Jo-Gol thrust his sword as if taking out the wounds he received from Yoon Jong on the hapless Myriad Man Manor martial artists.
“Now, bring…”
"Bring it on, you son of a beast!"
"......"
Jo-Gol turned his head blankly toward the interrupting voice. He saw Tang Soso’s demon-like face while she mercilessly thrusting her sword.
Jo-Gol lowered his gaze and silently turned his head back to its original position.
Kwang!
The sand burst upward as he kicked the ground hard.
“Run faster!”
"Uaaaahhhhh!"
Gwak Hwanso clenched his teeth.
The pressure from the main force of Myriad Man Manor was beyond imagination. If he didn’t grit his teeth now, he felt his hands might tremble uncontrollably at any moment.
"Go!"
"Yes!"
What kept Gwak Hwanso moving was the deafening roar of commands coming from behind.
This must be what people meant when they said your body moves before your mind does. Even now, the constant booming from the intense battle echoed in his ears. Gwak Hwanso's body naturally shot forward, climbing the high ship's bow in one breath.
"Euuaaaat!"
Gwak Hwanso unleashed the bloodlust that had risen to the top of his head and landed on the deck. His eyes caught several Myriad Man Manor martial artists guarding the ship.
"Subdue them!"
Gwak Hwanso roared and charged forward without waiting for a response. His sword energy surged toward the enemies like a raging tidal wave.
"Keugh!"
Myriad Man Manor martial artist, who had been cut long across the shoulder by Gwak Hwanso's sword, let out a suppressed groan and staggered. Another Hainan Sect disciple quickly rushed toward the man.
"Die!"
Swaeaeaek!
Even to Gwak Hwanso, it looked like a flawless strike.
That was why it never occurred to him that something could go wrong. That was until the man with his shoulder cut swung his blade with killing intent blazing in his eyes.
Chwaaakk!
The martial artist's dao flew like lightning, cutting a long gash across Hainan Sect disciple's chest.
"Jwa- Jwa Gong!"
“Saje!”
Gwak Hwanso let out a fierce cry as he swung his sword toward Myriad Man Manor martial artist. The swords of his Sahyung followed immediately, piercing through the man’s entire body like skewers.
"Euaaaa! These little bastards!"
But even as his entire body was pierced, the man charged forward with ferocious momentum and swung his blade.
Kwang!
The Myriad Man Manor martial artist’s dao shattered the blocking sword into two and struck down several Hainan Sect disciples. Red blood sprayed everywhere as screams rang out. In an instant, the deck transformed into a scene from hell.
"You bastard!"
Lee Jayang lunged forward, driving his sword into the man’s chest with brutal force. Not wanting to be outdone, Gwak Hwanso leaped forward and thrust his blade into the man’s throat.
Kwadeuk!
"Keurgh......"
The sound of blood bubbling emerged from the Myriad Man Manor martial artist's mouth.
“You guys....”
"...."
“Gonna die....”
Even someone filled with such vicious energy couldn't endure a pierced throat. His body soon slumped lifelessly to the ground.
Even in death, his eyes remained wide open.
Gwak Hwanso's fingertips were trembling terribly.
"Jwa Gong! Are you all right?"
"D- Damn it! Daesahyung! That bastard Chae Wook is badly injured!”
"B- Blood keeps flowing, Sahyung!"
"Huff…"
Gwak Hwanso wiped the blood splattered across his face with his sleeve. His ears rang so loudly that no sound could come through properly. Only the thunderous pounding of his heart in his throat rang clearly.
"Daesahyung!"
When another urgent cry rang out, Gwak Hwanso clenched his fist.
"Can't you stay calm!"
His roar startled the panicking disciples into silence.
"Didn't we come prepared for this!"
"......"
"People of Heavenly Comrade Alliance are risking their lives below to hold the enemy. And here you are, panicking over some injuries?"
“Sa- Sahyung…”
"Some stay and tend to the wounded! The rest, quickly take control of all the ships! Now!"
"Understood!"
"Jayang!"
"Yes, Sahyung!"
"Get to the helm! We need to move this ship!"
"Understood!"
As everyone began moving in unison, Gwak Hwanso finally turned his attention to the fallen. His Sahyung who had shared joy and sorrow with him lay groaning. The eyes had lost half its light.
Seeing them like this stabbed Gwak Hwanso in the heart like a sharp needle. Yet, he clenched his eyes shut and turned away.
This was something they had to accept!
"Move quickly! Before those holding the rear below collapse!"
"Understood!"
Gwak Hwanso gripped his sword tightly and sprang forward.
First, complete the assigned role. Grieving and anger would come after.
'This is war!'
As the fog in his mind lifted, the thick stench of blood surged into his nostrils grounding him in grim reality. He was in the heart of a battlefield. The smell made him realize that this was real. He was now in the middle of a battlefield.
"Aaaaahhhh!"
Gwak Hwanso thrust his sword at a Myriad Man Manor martial artist bursting from the cabin. He could feel the vivid sensation of his blade slicing through flesh. For the first time, a faint yet chilling malice flickered in Gwak Hwan-so's eyes.
"Kill them all! Make them regret stepping on Haenam soil even in hell!"
The battlefield's madness had consumed another swordsman.
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