Chapter 664: Chapter 1552: Well, Which Side? (Part 2)
"Move aside!"
Paahh!
Jang Han, holding a gruesome cudgel, was cleaved in two and sent flying in opposite directions. The attacker, without a second thought for the blood splattering around, accelerated even more and rushed forward.
"Hee, heeik!"
Truly a demonic momentum. One of the Evil Sect disciples was frozen in place.
Namgung Dowi, without hesitation once again, swung his sword to bring down the figure in front of him with swift precision.
Bang!
However, the one who should have been cut by his sword was instead struck by a force that seemed to come from somewhere else and was thrown away. Due to this, Namgung Dowi's sword only sliced through empty air.
Namgung Dowi's eyebrows twitched uncomfortably. A chant echoed in his ears.
"Amitabha."
Hye Yeon calmly looked at Namgung Dowi.
"I understand the urgency, but excessive violence will only bring harm to the one wielding it."
"...Yes, Monk."
While answering obediently, Namgung Dowi's face betrayed a hint of frustration. Hye Yeon once again chanted softly.
There was no way he couldn't sympathize. If Song Mountain was in flames, his mind would be restless, and he might not be able to focus on anything else. How much more urgent must Namgung Dowi, leading the Namgung Family, feel?
"Sogaju-nim! Smoke over there...!"
At someone's shout, Namgung Dowi hesitated for a moment.
The smoke was coming from a direction far off the path they needed to take. Engaging in a battle there would inevitably cause a delay.
"What should we do?"
And at that moment, Namgung Dowi was overcome with indescribable self-loathing.
'What am I thinking right now?'
Saving people was the task at hand. What reason was there to hesitate?
Those in Anhui were not the only people. Those here were also people.
"Let's go!"
"Yes!"
But before they could take a step, Hye Yeon spoke up.
"No, Siju. I'll go there, so Siju should hurry along his way."
"Monk?"
When Namgung Dowi turned around, Hye Yeon nodded with a stern expression.
"It's urgent for Siju."
For a moment, a slight smile appeared on Namgung Dowi's face.
"I'm not so foolish as to be unable to distinguish what's more urgent."
"Saving people has no priority. There's no such thing as what's more urgent or important. I just thought if one of us had to go first, it was only right for Namgung Sogaju to go first."
"...Monk."
"Could it be that you don't trust us?"
Hye Yeon chuckled. Namgung Dowi looked around awkwardly. The disciples of Mount Hua raised one arm, flexing their muscles as a sign that they should trust only them.
"Please go."
Namgung Dowi nodded soon after.
"Then... I'll leave it to you."
"Amitabha."
"Let's go!"
Namgung Dowi led his unit forward. Watching their retreating figures, Hye Yeon's eyes sank deeply.
'I hope everyone's hearts don't become too anxious.'
"Let's go, fellow Sijus. We must hurry."
"Yes, Monk!"
Hye Yeon sprinted towards the rising smoke.
'But there's no way they wouldn't be anxious.'
Once you've witnessed a tragedy, how can you not feel anxious? The longer the delay, the more obvious it becomes that there will be more victims.
'Just may the Buddha protect us.'
"Amitabha."
A heartfelt prayer was uttered.
"Sahyung."
At the sound coming from behind, Baek Cheon glanced back. An unpleasant expression crossed his face.
"Why do you keep looking at me like that? I'm not the type to do this." [not sure]
"Tsk."
Baek Cheon openly clicked his tongue, but Baek Sang remained indifferent.
"To become a decent leader, you have to support some level of power, don't you? Who would follow a leader in a crisis who can't provide help?"
"You're not particularly weak."
"What nonsense are you talking about? Both the Sajes and even the Sajils have long surpassed me."
Baek Sang spoke gruffly. It was words that would make anyone upset upon speaking, but he seemed indifferent.
"Is it reasonable for someone about to become a vice sect leader to become a mere unit member?" [not sure]
"People have different roles that suit them. And don't speak nonsense. Being a part of the Deputy Sect Leader's unit, I'll naturally have more influence than most other disciples." [not sure]
"Haa."
Baek Cheon eventually sighed as if he couldn't win. Of course, he was still moving quickly, kicking the ground.
"So, why? You must've had a reason for calling me."
"...Will the people we left behind be okay?"
Baek Cheon silently glanced back.
Although they were slaughtering all the Evil Sect members they could see as they moved, they couldn't take care of those who were persecuted by them.
Baek Sang seemed bothered by this fact.
"I don't mean that Sahyung's judgment was wrong. It's just..."
"You're concerned."
"...Yes."
Baek Cheon nodded.
"I feel the same. But right now, we don't have the luxury to take care of them. There might be people exposed to even greater danger at this moment. For now, the priority is to save as many lives as possible."
"I understand, Sahyung."
"If you're really worried, run faster. Once we wipe out the Evil Sect bastards infiltrating Gangbuk, we might have a little more time to spare. Until then, all we can do is hope that everyone holds on well."
"...Yes."
"More importantly, focus!"
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Baek Cheon, who had hardened his face coldly, stared ahead.
After a while, a group of martial artists came into view.
Distinctive blades of the Evil Sect were stained with dried blood.
Flames flared in Baek Cheon's eyes.
"Destroy them!"
"Yes!"
With a sharp command, Baek Sang was about to rush forward.
Hwiiik!
Somewhere, the sound of splitting air echoed. Then, someone in a white uniform with a blue pattern jumped into the midst of the Evil Sect members.
"What, what is this!"
"Who the hell are you?"
And then.
Whoosh!
As if a fierce white snowstorm burst forth, a powerful aura erupted. Due to the sudden intrusion, the Evil Sect members, who were readying their weapons, were swept away without even a chance to scream.
Whoosh!
After the intense snowstorm subsided, all that remained were about a dozen fallen Evil Sect members, and among them stood a lone man.
Smiling oddly as if in mockery, the man met eyes with Baek Cheon, prompting Baek Cheon to grit his teeth.
"What the hell are you doing?"
The man replied with a leisurely smile.
"A question that betrays ignorance. Is there a reason needed to cut down Evil Sect members?"
"No, why are you here?"
"That is also a foolish question. Do you really there are so abundantly numerous paths to the fortresses? It's only natural that paths overlap. You're just slow in realizing it."
"Ugh..."
Baek Cheon gritted his teeth.
The disciples of Southern Edge, who swiftly gathered around Jin Geumryong, formed a defensive formation as if escorting him.
Upon witnessing that scene, a myriad of emotions surged in Baek Cheon's chest. Jin Geumryong glanced at Baek Cheon with a smirk.
"There's no need to exert yourself like that."
"What?"
"I'll take care of the troublesome matters for you. Isn't that the duty of an older brother?"
"What older brothe...!"
"No."
Jin Geumryong corrected himself with a wry smile.
"Should I say it's the duty of a stronger sect?"
"...."
"So, adjust your posture and follow me. You won't have much to do."
Ignoring Baek Cheon's response, Jin Geumryong gave orders to the disciples of Southern Edge.
"Let's go. We need to hurry a bit."
"Yes!"
The disciples of Southern Edge looked coldly at Baek Cheon and the Mount Hua disciples before swiftly moving ahead.
"Hoo."
Baek Sang, who had been watching the scene blankly, sighed as if he were exhaling a long-held breath.
"...When they were enemies, those guys were horrifying, but now that they've become allies, it feels reassuring..."
However, he didn't finish his sentence and quickly closed his mouth.
Because Baek Cheon's face was distorted to an extent it was indescribable.
"Baek Sang."
"Yes? Ah... yes, Sahyung! Please give your command!"
"Run."
"Yes?"
"...If you fall behind the Southern Edge guys, I will make you think it would've been better to for you to follow Chung Myung instead."
...Baek Sang, who had been with Baek Cheon for a long time, was sure of one thing. This was definitely not just a casual remark. Absolutely.
"B-But, Sahyung! As you know, we are currently in the process of joining forces with the Beggar's Union..."
"So what?"
"..."
"What are you doing?"
"...Yes?"
Baek Cheon stared at him with emotionless eyes.
"Run!"
"Yes! Yes! Sahyung!"
Startled, Baek Sang and the disciples of the Mount Hua Sect began to sprint with all their might. There was no way words would work on that person now.
'Damn it! I don't know. They'll find us somehow!'
He silently thought in his heart about the nameless beggar who was probably chasing them to death.
Baek Cheon, who had gritted his teeth, quickly caught up. Anger boiled inside.
"Damn human...."
It may be true that he was not as good as Jin Geumryong. He was not a child who got angry over such trivial matters.
However, even if he were to die, the sound of someone saying that the Mount Hua Sect was not as good as the Southern Edge Sect was unbearable. No, he didn't want to hear it even buried in the grave.
"As the Beggar's Union members arrive, contact each unit leader and tell them to increase the advance speed! Make it clear that we won't tolerate anyone falling behind!"
"Yes, Sahyung!"
"Run instead of answering!"
"...."
At that moment.
Without Baek Cheon having to urge them, the Heavenly Comrade Alliance units spread across the entire Gangbuk much faster than Im Sobyeong had anticipated.
"How, how are they so fast?"
Hong Daekwang's face turned pale.
Black lines appeared on the large Gangbuk map. The thick lines branched out like roots, spreading across the vast Gangbuk like vines.
Not only that.
"There's conflict near Jinseong (晋城)!"
"Those who came from the Alliance killed a group of Evil Sect members near Jangja [idk]!"
"There is also news of conflict near Hefei!"
"What, already?"
News continued to pour in from all directions. Those who were waiting quickly marked the locations of the clashes on the map.
Each time a brush dipped in red ink touched the map, red dots were marked on the black lines.
"...Goodness, fighting at this pace while moving so fast?"
Although they weren't even proper martial artists and at most just a bunch of thieves and Evil Sect thugs, but they still had to have the essentials for fighting and maintenance.
As Hong Daegwang blankly stared at the map, the lines continued to extend further, and the red dots multiplied.
"...Like plum blossoms."
It was as if a giant plum blossom tree was blooming across the vast land of Gangbuk. Hong Daekwang suddenly snapped back to his senses and exclaimed.
"Now is not the time for this! How are our guys doing?"
"They've all left now. But because they're moving so fast over there, it's taking time to join..."
"These foolish guys! Does it even make sense for us, known as the Beggar's union, to find it difficult to catch up because the opponent is fast? Why? I'd rather we forgot how to beg instead!"
Hong Daekwang scolded and cursed.
"Tell those bastards that for those who can't join by today, I'll personally cut off their useless limbs! Hurry!"
"Yes, Sect Leader!"
Hong Daekwang bit his lower lip tightly.
"..Was it possible that even I viewed the Heavenly Comrade Alliance too lightly?"
Even at this moment, lines continued to spread out, and the red dots became denser and denser. Hong Daekwang shook his head slightly with a somewhat nauseated expression.
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Bagel_Seeds the way baek cheon just absolutely loses his shit whenever it comes to geumryong never fails to make me chuckle...a hot mess...two hot messes...
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