Return of The Mount Hua – Chapter 1270. Worry about those Myriad Man Manor bastards! (5)
Editor: Hoamzz
Co-Translator: Xoxo
Of course, Ho Gamyeong must have been deeply shocked.
But it was nothing compared to the shock felt by the disciples of Hainan Sect who watched from the ship toward the shore.
"That..."
Gwak Hwanso had a blank expression on his face and couldn’t even finish his sentence.
Red blood continuously sprayed like sea foam across the beach now entirely stained red.
“How....”
Myriad Man Manor. The ruler of Gangnam that Hainan Sect was so afraid of.
The army of Myriad Man Manor that was sent to Hainan Island to destroy Hainan Sect t was being held back by a single man. Watching this scene unfold with his own eyes, Gwak Hwanso’s emotions were too complex to put into words.
To begin with, this was essentially his first true battle.
Of course, he had crossed swords in earnest before, but never in a fight where both sides were genuinely intent on killing each other, and his first large-scale war rather than small skirmishes.
As a result, since escaping the shore, he was so exhausted that he felt like collapsing on the deck.
Yet despite enduring everything they had faced, Mount Hua Chivalrous Sword was now holding back the enemy single-handedly. No, he was outright overwhelming them.
"That’s not human..."
He heard Lee Jayang muttering beside him. Glancing over, he saw his face had turned deathly pale.
Seeing his chin trembling, Gwak Hwanso slowly turned his gaze back to the figure of Chung Myung wielding his sword. That round object suddenly flying up was surely Myriad Man Manor martial artist's head.
'Is he really the same kind of person...?'
It was hard to believe.
The demon-like figure cleaving through the enemies’ necks was the same man who had poured him drinks and laughed heartily just a few nights ago.
Then, Namgung Dowi’s voice rang out.
"...Aren't we getting too far away?"
His voice was thick with concern.
“I understand the need to create distance, but doesn’t it seem like he’s becoming too isolated?”
“It’s fine for now.”
But Baek Cheon's voice answering that concern was completely calm.
"Acting Sect Leader, but still…”
"He’s fine."
Baek Cheon cut him off again decisively. Gwak Hwanso carefully observed Baek Cheon. While his expression was a bit stiff, his eyes showed no trace of doubt. All that could be felt was unwavering trust, nothing else.
Faced with such firm belief, even Namgung Dowi fell silent while staring alternately at Baek Cheon and the shore. Then he spoke.
“Of course, it’s not that I don’t trust Mount Hua Chivalrous Sword’s abilities. If it’s him, no one would dare think of such a thing.”
“....”
"But this is a battlefield, isn't it? A place where just a moment's excitement can completely twist the situation. A single moment of hesitation can cost his life, can’t it?”
Unease flickered across several faces at these words.
It was unimaginable that Chung Myung would be overpowered, at least for those here.
However, since he’s also a human, he might miss the timing to retreat while fighting intensely. If that happened, he would inevitably become isolated amidst the sea of enemies.
“Sasuk....”
Jo-Gol called Baek Cheon with a voice tinged with concern. He seemed to agree with Namgung Dowi’s words—that it was time to signal Chung Myung to retreat.
However, Baek Cheon just looked at Chung Myung without answering. Frustrated, Jo-Gol called Baek Cheon again.
“Sasuk.”
“A moment's excitement, you say?”
But Baek Cheon's answer was directed to Namgung Dowi, not Jo-Gol.
"I wish he were capable of such a thing."
“...What?”
He spoke while observing the battlefield with dark, sunken eyes.
"He's not excited. He's only pretending to be."
“....”
“Of course, he’s human, so there are times when he gets excited and loses himself, but at least this isn't one of them."
Yoon Jong and Yoo Iseol nodded at these words.
"Are you saying he’s not excited?"
Namgung Dowi turned his gaze to Chung Myung who was running wild like a crazed demon with a look of disbelief. It was a sight enough to make anyone’s blood boil just by watching. How could someone remain composed while creating such chaos?
“You’ll see.”
However, Baek Cheon did not bother to elaborate.
Namgung Dowi eventually fell silent. While Baek Cheon’s words might have seemed unkind, Namgung Dowi understood his perspective.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to explain. It was that he couldn’t.
It wasn't logic or theory, but an answer born from something built through shared experiences. How could the source of that trust be put into mere words??
'It's almost sickening.'
In a way, it was almost unsettling.
An unshakable belief that the man fighting alone against the mighty Myriad Man Manor would neither lose control, nor be overwhelmed, nor make a mistake. Isn't this bordered blind faith?
The form might differ slightly, but the faith they are showing to Chung Myung now resembles the faith of Myriad Man Manor in Jang Ilso or the belief of Magyo cultists in Heavenly Demon.
Chung Myung had earned such extraordinary trust not through authority or status but solely through his ability and deeds.
Namgung Dowi gaze returned to Chung Myung who fought like a man possessed.
'Could I ever become someone like that?'
As he stared at that back, he unconsciously pressed his lips tight.
Paaaaah!
A mutilated body shot into the air and scattered. Blood gushed from the severed sections splashed across Chung Myung's face.
Even in the searing heat that felt like it could cause burns, Chung Myung's eyes remained ice-cold.
'The distance?'
His eyes and senses instantly measured the distance between him and Ho Gamyeong.
'Too far.'
The enemies blocking his path were annoyingly numerous. If there were even slightly fewer of them, he would have forced his way through to sever that man’s neck
But as things stood, breaking through was possible but escaping afterward unscathed was not.
He drove his Dark Fragrant Plum Blossom Sword into the back of a fleeing enemy. He twisted and lifted the sword stuck in the back of the enemy shaking like they had fever.
Ensuring as much blood as possible splattered everywhere so that everyone could see this scene more clearly.
'What should I do?'
Part of him wanted to catch him even if it was pushing it.
Instinctively.... No, he can tell without even mentioning instinct. That man Ho Gamyeong was far more troublesome than anticipated.
From Chung Myung's perspective, he might be more difficult to deal with than Jang Ilso who constantly comes up with absurd strategies.
A strategy often involves taking risks to secure a definite advantage. But Ho Gamyeong was someone who steadily and silently performed his role without taking risks.
Chung Myung knew all too well the catastrophe that could unfold if someone like Ho Gamyeong managed to catch him from behind.
Whether it was to escape from Gangnam or to prepare for the inevitable confrontation with Evil Tyrant Alliance, eliminating Ho Gamyeong was undeniably a priority. But...
“Ug- Ughhhhhh!”
Perhaps realizing there was no place left to run, those who had been desperately trying to flee turned back toward Chung Myung. Their eyes rolled back as they rushed at him,.
A mouse meeting a cat in the street flees without looking back, but a cornered mouse will try to bite even a cat. Perhaps Chung Myung’s momentary lapse in thought had inadvertently pushed them into this state.
However.
Pareureureu!
Chung Myung’s sword trembled madly for a moment, then its edge unleashed a cascade of red plum blossoms.
Paaaaah!
The scattered plum petals spread out in every direction as if imbued with life and will, tearing into the rushing Myriad Man Manor martial artists.
“Aaaargh!”
The horrific screams added another layer of terror to the blood-soaked shore.
Those who had been pierced dozens of times all over their bodies collapsed with blood spurting from every orifice in their bodies. Yet Chung Myung’s eyes who caused this terrible carnage remained infinitely cold.
'Too risky.'
Chung Myung slightly eased his offensive. He could push through them and target Ho Gamyeong in one breath if he wanted to, but the retreat would be uncertain.
Especially since those he was currently facing were mere small fry within Myriad Man Manor. The real power was presently guarding the Ho Gamyeong’s perimeter and formed an impenetrable defense.
Those would probably be his next opponents soon.
‘This is why I hate them. These Evil Sects bastard.’
Chung Myung wouldn't hesitate to dive into enemy lines to save a single disciple. But Evil Sects, while pretending to thrash about wildly, never hesitate to use their comrades as bait to wear down their enemies.
Chung Myung's brow furrowed with momentary disgust.
‘The distance?’
He briefly estimated the distance between himself and the ships that had gone out to sea.
It was getting precarious.
'This is it.'
Chung Myung spun his sword and gripped it in reverse.
“This time, I’ll just leave quietly...”
His blood-soaked lips parted, revealing an eerie smile of stark white teeth.
"But I should at least say goodbye."
Kwang!
Chung Myung kicked off the ground hard and soared upward. Twisting his body mid-air, he wound back dramatically, and from his sword erupted an overwhelming wave of red sword energy.
Paaaaaang!
A deafening roar split the air as a red streak was drawn across the sky.
The red streak, drawn as if splitting the blue sky of the southern sea in half, flew straight towards Ho Gamyeong over the Myriad Man Manor army.
“Block it!”
Those guarding Ho Gamyeong leaped up as if they had been waiting. Enormous dao swung forward, meeting Chung Myung’s sword aura head-on.
Kagak! Kagagagak!
'What?'
Even as several of the mighty dao fueled with immense internal strength collided with the delicate sword energy, the latter neither faltered nor shattered. Instead, it pushed the daos, which had a great weight, into the air.
'N- No....'
Kagagagagagak!
The blades, hardened with internal strength to be stronger than anything, screeched as they were cut apart. But the true terror lay in the force contained within the sword energy.
“Aaaaaagh!”
Those who tried to block were unable to endure and thrown back. And the sword energy that Chung Myung had unleashed rushed straight toward Ho Gamyeong without losing any momentum.
"Advisor!"
“Avoid....”
Kwaaaaaang!
A tremendous burst of sand erupted behind Ho Gamyeong. But he stood firmly without blinking.
Seuseuk.
At that moment, a red line appeared running from the corner of his left eye to his cheek near his ear. His left cheek was swiftly drenched in his own blood.
It was a wound deep enough to reveal his bone. However, Ho Gamyeong just watched Chung Myung with dark eyes as if not even feeling the pain.
"Hmph."
Chung Myung, descended, twisted the corners of his mouth and sneered.
'Just as boring bastard as I thought.'
But since we had already greeted each other, that was enough. Chung Myung, who had swung his sword strongly and knocked away the enemy that was clinging to him, turned around like a swift raccoon.
And it was then.
Paaaaah!
From the blood-soaked crimson sands beneath Chung Myung, dozens of blades shot up.
However, Chung Myung just twisted his body with a sneer. The attack was sharp, but not enough to land a blow on him.
But then.
Kwaaang!
The swords shooting upward suddenly emitted a flash of light before exploding into hundreds of fragments that scattered in all directions.
'What?'
Chung Myung’s eyes widened in that instant.
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