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White Horse Lake.
It was a large lake located not far from Myanyang. It is one of the largest lakes in Sichuan Province and was famous for its picturesque scenery.
The jade-colored water soaked in sunlight was lightly fluttering in the wind, and the tall mountains surrounding Baekmaho Lake were creating a picturesque scene, like an eight-panel folding screen created by a master.
It was a sight that anyone could be spellbound by, but Ha Jin-wol’s expression as he looked at the White Horse was not that bright.
There was a fairly large flat bottom boat floating in the middle of the White Horse. An unusually tall watchtower was built on the flat bottom. From the top of the watchtower, you could see the entire view of White Horse Lake.
The place where Ha Jin-wol was standing was the watchtower of Pyeonjeoseon. On board the flat-bottomed ship were military officers and military personnel.
At that time, a military official rushed under the watchtower and shouted.
“It is said that Changcheonmun and Bihwangdae clashed in Cheongcheon County.”
“What is the situation?”
“First of all, they say they are taking their time by enticing people. However, as time goes by, I think we will have no choice but to clash head-on.”
“hmm!”
Ha Jin-wol’s lips were pursed and a sob came out.
He looked far north. By now, Demon Daogwang must be running here and there to stop Chang Tian Gate’s southward movement.
The order given to Ma Daogwang was to delay the southward movement of Changcheonmun as much as possible. And it was Ha Jin-wol who gave the order.
He didn’t know how many members of the royal family would die because of the orders he gave. But he had to endure it. This too was due to his karma for choosing the military path.
At that time, another unmanned person ran under the watchtower and reported.
“The blood test unit came into contact with the invincible family. “It looks like a full-scale battle will soon break out in the Sahyeol Forest.”
Ha Jin-wol’s eyes wavered.
It was already expected. However, my heart is heavy because I know that so many people will die.
The military is a place where people’s lives have to be calculated in numbers. I knew in my head that I had to put aside my personal feelings, but accepting it in my heart was not at all easy.
Ha Jin-wol tried hard to remain cool-headed.
He asked Han Seon-woo, who was next to him.
“What about Lord Moon?”
“There has been no contact from them yet. But I think we might have encountered enemies by now.”
“I guess so.”
Ha Jinwol shook his head and looked at the White Horse.
Soldiers scattered throughout the Baekma Lake and moving diligently came into view. They were making things all over White Horse Lake with their tops off. The military department’s secretaries were leading them.
“No, not there. We need to move more in this direction. And you have to bury three characters deeper.”
“All right.”
People’s passionate voices echoed across the lake.
At that time, someone came up to the watchtower again.
“Military.”
“Head of the party.”
The person who came up to the watchtower was none other than Dangmun. Ha Jin-wol expressed his approval.
Among the warriors of Bukcheonmun in Baekmaho, the only one that Ha Jinwol could trust and rely on was Dangmun.
“What happened?”
“We are preparing as instructed by the military.”
“How long will it take?”
“About six days at the earliest. “It’s only when things go smoothly.”
“Can’t you do it a little faster?”
“You’re still pushing yourself hard enough. “If we overdo it any further, the Northern Heavenly Gate may suffer great damage.”
“All right. “I guess I was too impatient.”
“The military is doing its job well. “Don’t be too hasty.”
Despite Dong-moon’s comfort, Ha Jin-wol’s expression did not improve at all. On the outside, he seemed fine, but now his chest felt heavy and stuffy, as if a large rock had been placed on it. It means that you are feeling that much pressure.
Tang Tangmun stood shoulder to shoulder next to Ha Jinwol. The entire view of the White Horse came into view in his eyes as well.
“When the military shakes, the entire Beichuan Gate shakes. “No matter what the outcome, the military must never waver.”
“I know.”
“There is not a single person who does not know how arduous and difficult the military path is. And how much mental pressure the military feels. Still, you have to endure it. “Not for the Northern Heavenly Gate, but for the world.”
Ha Jin-wol silently nodded at Dang-mun’s words. A smile appeared on his lips. Still, I was grateful that someone could say these words for me.
Although the burden I had to bear alone was heavy, I was able to gain strength because I could hear at least one warm word like this.
“Take some rest while you can. “If a little more time passes, you won’t be able to rest even if you want to.”
“it’s okay.”
“Military.”
“It’s really okay. If we lose this war anyway, we will rest forever.”
Ha Jin-wol’s answer left Dang-moon speechless. The two looked at the White Horse in silence.
An island was visible in the middle of White Horse Lake.
That was the final battlefield chosen by Ha Jin-wol.
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Seomun Hye-ryeong’s pretty face was frowning. It was the same with freshwater springs.
“It’s like being plagued by mosquitoes.”
Although he said so, the damage suffered by Chang Tianmen was much greater than that. Bihwangdae harassed them like mosquitoes.
Like Mongolian cavalry, they moved on horseback and attacked with bows from a distance, so the damage suffered by Changcheonmun was increasing over time. Since we didn’t know when the Bhwangdae would attack, the time we had to travel was getting longer as we were on guard.
Aside from the travel time, the problem was that the Changcheonmun Gate warriors’ nerves were on edge as they were always on guard. As his nerves were so high, he often got angry over small things, and fights between disciples were not uncommon. It was a problem that Seomun Hyeryeong and Damsucheon could not have anticipated at all.
“I’m even scared of mosquitoes. “If we leave it as is, Changcheonmun may cause division.”
“I guess they’re tormenting me because they want that to happen too, right?”
“that’s right.”
The corners of Damsucheon’s eyes trembled. There was a life in his eyes that could not be hidden.
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In my heart, I wanted to wipe out Bihwangdae even if it was just by myself. But I couldn’t. They were attacking from too far away, and if there was even a sign of the fresh water stream moving forward, they knew it like a ghost and retreated.
Even though Damsucheon was an expert who had reached absolute perfection, he was not faster than Bihwangdae, who moved on horseback. Moreover, the state of the magician who led the Bihwangdae was also unusual.
It was a situation in which Damsucheon could not carelessly advance, nor could it retreat.
“That’s annoying. “How long do I have to be dragged along like this?”
His eyes turned to Seomun Hye-ryeong.
When moments like this came, Seomun Hye-ryeong would always give an answer. Now, Damsucheon wanted an answer from Seomun Hyeryeong.
Seomun Hyeryeong was lost in thought for a moment without saying anything.
‘I can’t respond one by one like this forever. The longer we delay in responding to their provocations, the more disadvantaged Changcheonmun becomes. then… … .’
Seomun Hye-ryeong’s eyes shone horribly. Looking at that, Damsu-cheon realized that Seomun Hye-ryeong had come up with something of her own.
“Tell me.”
“But the sacrifice will be great.”
“I will make the decision.”
“The best way is to ignore the enemy’s attacks and move south like this.”
“Ignoring it?”
“Not all of the Northern Heavenly Gate’s forces have been dispatched. They know they can’t stop us with just that much power. However, the fact that they sent just that amount of troops is largely an intention to delay our advance south.”
“hmm!”
“I think so. What they need is time. “I don’t know why they’re trying to buy so much time, but it’s true that they’re that desperate.”
“So you’re saying we shouldn’t give them any time?”
“is it so. Even if there is some sacrifice, I ignore it and do my best. “Then I’m sure they will be embarrassed too.”
“hmm!”
“The reason they can be so relaxed is because our response does not deviate from what they predicted. On the other hand, if we make a move that exceeds their expectations, they will definitely be shaken.”
Damsucheon’s eyes turned sharp.
Seomun Hyeryeong’s plan was very simple. But he did enough to catch his enemies off guard. The problem was that if that happened, as Seomun Hyeryeong said, many people would fall behind or die.
Damsucheon’s decision regarding him was firm.
“Let’s do that.”
“Well thought out. “The damage will be great, but it will still be enough to catch them off guard.”
Damsucheon shook his head and looked at the Changtianmen. They were only waiting for orders from the freshwater spring.
“You all heard it, right? “Ignore the enemy’s attacks and move south as fast as possible.”
“Jonmyeong!”
The warriors at Changcheonmun Gate responded energetically.
They, too, were very tired from the offensive of the Bihwangdae led by Demon Daogwang. Rather than being helpless like this, it was much more hopeful to find a way out, even if it was an adventure.
“let’s go.”
Damsucheon picked up Seomun Hyeryeong and ran away, carrying her on his back. The warriors of Changcheonmun followed behind them.
The Bihwangdae led by the magician fired arrows from a distance. The warriors of Changcheonmun Gate, who had reacted to the attack of the Feiwangdae just moments ago, completely ignored the attack this time and only ran forward.
Bub bub bub!
“Ugh!”
“Black!”
A person who was hit by an arrow and fell behind appeared. However, the warriors of Changcheonmun did not give a single glance to their injured colleagues and launched a light attack with all their might.
When the situation became like this, the magician was rather embarrassed.
They gained mobility by abandoning their wounded comrades. The magician realized that he could not stop them using the previous methods.
“shit! “I can’t help it.”
Since they were prepared to make sacrifices, we had no choice but to make sacrifices as well. This meant that the aspect of the battlefield was bound to change.
Led by Demon Daogwang, the Fei Huangdae pursued Chang Cheon-mun. I kept shooting arrows, but it was no use anymore. Most of the chaff fell behind after being hit by arrows, and those who remained were those who could be called experts in Changcheonmun.
They had mastered martial arts skills to the point where they could easily deflect arrows flying from afar.
The magician gave up any more attacks with the bow and ordered to charge.
“Chaaa!”
The person in the lead was, of course, a magician.
He charged towards Changtianmen with fierce force. The earth shook and dust rose high into the sky.
The sight of over a thousand horsemen charging was so scary that it made me shiver. However, the surviving warriors of Changcheonmun were all experts with extensive experience in the battlefield.
“Chaaa!”
The moment they invaded the Bihwangdae, they floated in the air and scattered in all directions. It was the moment when the magician’s plan to cut off Chang Cheon-mun’s waist with the cavalry’s charge went to waste.
Chang Cheon-mun’s counterattack was fierce. They staged their respective seasons and attacked Bihwangdae.
“Dirty invincible hounds.”
“Everyone die. “You cowards of the Northern Heavenly Gate.”
The weapons clashed and blood splattered.
The warriors of Changcheonmun died, and the warriors of Bihwangdae fell from their horses. The chaos in the arena reached its peak as horses ran wild after losing their owners.
“Chaaa!”
Demonic Dogwang advanced, cutting down the warriors of Changcheonmun who were blocking his path. The sound of a song came out as he passed by. But his advance did not last long.
“Oooh!”
Damsucheon let out a lion’s hooves and lifted itself up into the air, but then changed direction and fell towards Demonic Light like a hawk aiming for its prey. There was a ray of smile on the corner of Damsucheon’s mouth.
It was just as Seomun Hyeryeong said. Although many disciples lost their lives, they instead came face to face with enemy monsters. It was the moment that Damsucheon had longed for.
“It’s over.”
“You damn bastard!”
The magic sword swung the sword with all its might towards the fresh water spring.
Huh!
The sword seemed to tremble, but soon it released a powerful wave. But Damsucheon didn’t care and held out his palm.
Whoops!
Dogang and his bare hands clashed, and a metallic sound erupted. Although Damsucheon’s hands were fine, Demon Daogwang’s whole body was greatly shaken by shock.
“what?”
As soon as the magician opened his eyes wide, a dazzling light burst out from Damsucheon’s whole body.
“Ugh!”
The moment a frustrated groan came out of the magician’s mouth, his body was engulfed in bright light.
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