Heavenly Inquisition Sword Novel - Chapter 210
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Chapter 210: What Am I Supposed to Do Now?
Nanzhili Province, Lishin County, Xifei River (Seobi River)
A group of approximately four hundred and fifty people moved slowly along the riverbank. It was the Justice Alliance’s Cheonchudae Unit, also known as the Celestial Unit or Autumn Celestial Unit.
Among them, about four hundred were warriors, while the rest were merchants and curious onlookers with nothing better to do. In times like these, the large mobilization of Murim warriors was a fascinating spectacle.
The Waryong Swordsman, Jang Mudeok, who was walking at the front, glanced back. They had barely left Lishin, and the curious crowd was still following them. Although they were risking their lives to fight, he felt a slight discomfort at becoming a mere attraction.
But he couldn’t simply drive them away with insults. Such an action might be characteristic of the sectarians from the Evil Faction, but not of the Justice Alliance. The onlookers knew this and kept a respectful distance while following the group.
Sensing Jang Mudeok’s discontent, the strategist Jegal Seun spoke cautiously.
“As uncomfortable as it is, bear with it a little longer. We’ve only just left the town. In about an hour, all these onlookers will head home.”
“I know. It’s just that I can’t help but feel uneasy seeing those who fight for the people of the world become a spectacle.”
“Ha, ha! We’re not a spectacle but a source of admiration. When else would they have another chance to see the Waryong Swordsman in person? If I were them, I’d also want to catch a glimpse, even from afar.”
Jang Mudeok smiled faintly. Jegal Seun wasn’t wrong. The onlookers would probably remember this day with pride for the rest of their lives.
At that moment, one of the Celestial Unit warriors ran towards them from the front.
“Bangju, we’ve found a spot where the river is narrower. We could cross quickly there. I don’t think we’ll find a better place upstream. What should we do?”
“Is there a boat?”
“Yes, a small one.”
“Ugh! Will we be able to cross everyone before nightfall with just one boat?”
“It’ll be tight, but I think it’s possible. Although, once we reach the other side, we’ll have to set up camp immediately.”
“That’s fine. We need to cross the river anyway. We’ll cross here.”
“Understood, I’ll inform the others to prepare.”
The Celestial Unit warrior ran back. Jang Mudeok looked at Jegal Seun, who was observing the curious onlookers.
“What do you think?”
“If the spot is suitable, let’s cross the river.”
Though Jegal Seun was the strategist, the decisions of the Celestial Unit were up to Jang Mudeok, also known as the Inmortal Sin Mun. The Justice Alliance Leader, Thunder Wind Saber, Jang Kangho, also followed silently, so Jegal Seun preferred not to impose.
Jang Mudeok smiled wryly at Jegal Seun’s diplomatic attitude.
“Well, this should get rid of the onlookers.”
Jang Mudeok glanced at the fifty or so civilians still following them. The merchants might continue, but the curious onlookers wouldn’t pay to cross the river. After all, there was nothing interesting beyond the river.
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Somewhere across the Xifei River.
The Blood Demon Immortal, Baek Subum, appeared like a ghost before the Lunar Fairy and three Great Demon Generals of the Yoomyung Cult. He walked directly towards the Lunar Fairy.
“The Celestial Unit is crossing the Xifei River. There are approximately four hundred men. Within a hundred li (about fifty kilometers), there are no other Justice Alliance forces. Everything is unfolding as the leader predicted.”
“Continue to monitor them.”
“Understood.”
Baek Subum disappeared as quickly as he had arrived. Lunar Fairy turned to Red Moon Sword Gong Chwisan, Martial Mountain Maiden Lee Maehwa, and the Demon of Illusion Ungjaegwi.
“As you heard, they are practically in front of us. Four hundred men, just as the report said. This is a served dinner. We can proceed as planned. What do you think?”
The plan was to attack the Celestial Unit at midnight while they rested and annihilate them. Gong Chwisan muttered to himself.
“Wow! To live to see this. Knowing the movements of the Justice Alliance like the back of our hand.”
Lee Maehwa, nodding in agreement, smiled.
“Let’s proceed as planned. By dawn, they’ll know we’re here, so let’s act quickly.”
Although they had moved secretly, with three hundred men, it was difficult not to be noticed. By tomorrow, rumors would have spread, so it was better to act fast.
Gong Chwisan and Ungjaegwi also supported the original decision to attack at midnight.
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The Celestial Unit finished crossing the river by nightfall. By then, darkness had already taken over the place.
Jang Mudeok ordered the camp to be set up before they ate. They finished eating around 9 PM. After crossing the river and hastily setting up camp, everyone was exhausted.
Except for a dozen men who kept watch, everyone fell into a deep sleep.
At midnight, Byuk Woldam, a warrior of the Mugeuk Sect, was on guard and sharpened his hearing when he heard the snap of a branch.
“Song Jaeseo, did you hear that?”
“Hear what?”
“The snap of a branch in the distance.”
“I didn’t hear anything.”
“No, I heard it clearly. I have a bad feeling. I’m going to take a look.”
Byuk Woldam cautiously advanced into the darkness.
“Seriously, who would come at this hour? The curious ones are already gone.”
“No matter, something is out there.”
“Must be a fox or a wolf.”
“Either way, I need to… Urk!”
Before he could finish, Byuk Woldam fell to the ground with a dagger lodged in his neck. Song Jaeseo, shocked, tried to scream, but someone appeared behind him, covered his mouth, and broke his neck.
Baek Subum appeared like a ghost. After leaving the bodies on the ground, warriors of the Yoomyung Cult emerged from all directions.
Five jang (approximately 15 meters) from the camp, the Lunar Fairy gave an order.
“Kill them all.”
With her command, the warriors of the Fairy Cult attacked the camp like a storm.
“Enemies!”
“It’s the Yoomyung Cult!”
Some guards shouted belatedly, but it was already too late. The Celestial Unit’s camp was being overrun from one end.
The Justice Alliance was caught off guard.
Jang Mudeok, the leader of the Shaolin Sect, the leader of the Mugeuk Sect, the Gaju of the Moyong Family, and Jegal Seun joined the fight, but the situation did not improve.
Four Great Demon Generals faced Jang Mudeok. Despite his skill, it was impossible to face all four at once, especially when one of them used mystical techniques.
Meanwhile, the leaders of the other sects were also in trouble. They fought against Demon Warriors of the Yoomyung Cult, whose techniques, although simple, continuously unleashed sword energy.
Eventually, the leaders of the Seven Great Sects realized they were fighting against Demon Warriors of the Yoomyung Cult. The Demon Warriors attacked the Justice Alliance fiercely and in coordination.
Despite the desperate situation, the Celestial Unit did not break easily, thanks to the presence of powerful leaders at its center.
But that fragile resistance wouldn’t last long. Over time, the sect leaders discovered the limitations of the Demon Warriors. Thunder Wind Saber, Jang Kangho, took the initiative.
When he saw his opponent vulnerable, he launched a deadly sword attack.
Jang Kangho’s sword fell in a diagonal arc, cutting deeply into his opponent from shoulder to chest. Mortally wounded, the opponent fell.
Forgetting that the Demon Warriors could revive, Jang Kangho moved towards another opponent.
With his departure, the Celestial Unit regained some energy. Another Demon Warrior left the battlefield to face Jang Kangho.
Jang Kangho, confident, continued to attack, pushing his new opponent, Baek Subum, with his sword technique.
Baek Subum, skilled in the art of the sword, faced Jang Kangho with his own sword energy. As they fought, a monstrous creature appeared on the battlefield, emitting an inhuman scream.
All the warriors of the Yoomyung Cult began to retreat quickly. Baek Subum also launched one last attack before fleeing.
Confused by the sudden retreat, Jang Kangho looked towards the source of the sound. A creature with a horn on its head, over two meters tall, was there, screaming at the sky.
“A One-Horned Demon?”
Jang Kangho searched for Jegal Seun. When their eyes met, Jang Kangho pointed at the creature.
“Is that the mystical technique you mentioned? What am I supposed to do now?”
Jegal Seun, with a confused expression, shrugged.
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