The World of Sound - Chapter 92
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The three people who started running with Cheonhwa in the lead ran across the land like a whirlwind.
Since the weakest of the group was a top-level master, there weren’t many who could stop them if they just focused on their new method.
Any unmanned person with a certain degree of insight could guess that they were extremely skilled masters just by looking at the level of the new techniques they were using, and even if the unmanned people below them tried to block them, they would have already passed by before they could do so.
However, it wasn’t like there were no people who tried to block it.
Because it was a time of chaos. Many warriors and clans who had lost their territory or power in the previous raids had become bandits and were trying to increase their power by preying on and subduing those passing by.
Moreover, Gangxi and Guangdong provinces, which one must pass through to get to Hainan Island, were regions without any absolute power that could be said to have seized clear regional hegemony.
Since neither the Gupa Ilbangdo nor the Odaesega nor any of the famous political factions that were vying for that position were located there, it was a place where the evil factions gained power like Guizhou Castle. However, unlike Guizhou, which bordered the political factions, these places had a strong feeling of being on the outskirts and somewhat isolated, which made them even more chaotic.
Moreover, Cheonhwa and Bukgungyeon were unable to move while leaving Biyeon alone, so they were trying to match her pace.
Of course, from other people’s perspective, it was easy to guess that they were at the peak level, and above all, their beauty was the problem.
Even if you try to let them go without taking risks, there are those who are attracted by their beauty and try to stop them by picking a fight.
“Kiyut!”
Every time, it was Noeryeong who stepped forward.
Although he can move as fast as lightning using the energy of the thunderbolt, he is not suitable for long distances, so when he uses his strength while hanging on Cheonhwa’s shoulder, most of the guys fall down like charcoal.
Even with that alone, unmanned aerial vehicles below the peak level could not withstand it.
Although there were many factors at play, such as carelessness and surprise, he was already a guy who had defeated the Blood Palace Group, which was comprised of the best of the best, even when he couldn’t fully control his power. So now that he was able to control his power and use his weapons freely, and was able to use his lightning more efficiently with the helmet and tail sword he received from Ma Cheol-hwan, there was no way he wouldn’t be able to deal with those guys.
The lightning bolt that was shot out spread out in a myriad of ways as if it were moving according to the will of the brain spirit, and when the thing that could be called a tail sword was swung, something like a sword energy made of lightning energy shot out like the sword of the Wijisega.
That’s why, while they were trying to rob him, they ended up only filling Cheonhwa’s pockets, and even if their numbers increased a little, it wouldn’t make much of a difference.
“I’ll clean it up!”
Of course, among those who rushed in like moths to a flame, there were some top-notch unmanned ones.
There were definitely some unmanned beings above the peak who were strong but still lacked the skills to block and redirect the brainwaves of the brain spirits and launch counterattacks.
However, even without Cheonhwa or Bukgungyeon, Biyeon, who had received a new weapon as a gift from the craftsmen at Maga Cheolbang, stepped forward and dropped his sword, but the weapon was cut and he fell down spitting out blood.
Even though it wasn’t the black sword she had been gifted, it was good enough to be called a famous sword.
If the level of skill is similar, the superiority of weapons has a greater effect than you might think.
Because it amplifies your internal energy, strengthens your power, and sometimes even suppresses your opponent with just the power of your weapon.
So, although the number of people who rushed in was considerable, naturally, not a single one of them touched Bukgungyeon’s hair.
“Damn. It’s so fucking far.”
In this way, Cheonhwa and his party arrived at the southernmost tip of Guangdong Province after running for a whole month.
The departure point was Anhui, but we arrived at a dock that would allow us to enter Hainan Island via Jiangxi and Guangdong.
“What’s it like here again?”
Haenam Island, where Haenampa and Pungnyeongmok are located, is an island as its name suggests.
That is why some martial artists argued that the Haenam faction should be viewed as an external force rather than a central plains martial arts sect, but the reason for this was simple.
Because the power of Haenampa was too strong.
Although it is not included in the Gupailbang due to its geographical specificity, it is said that the power and sophistication of its swordsmanship are not inferior to those of the Gupa.
So it is difficult to turn them into enemies.
Moreover, their culture and clothing were not so different from those of the Central Plains that they could be classified as outsiders.
Although there are parts that reveal the island’s unique sentiments and characteristics, they are not as different as other forces outside the island, called the Seoaesa Palace, so they are accepted as one of the Central Plains sects.
That is why Cheonhwa also tried to enter Haenam Island like any other region in Central Plains, but as soon as he arrived at Noejuhyeon, which was connected to Haenam Island by boat, he realized that it was not something to be taken lightly.
“With the fog this thick… it’ll be hard for the ship to sail.”
The fog that seemed to engulf the entire village was blocking the view. It was a phenomenon that was rarely seen in ordinary inland villages.
Additionally, it was a major obstacle to their path to Haenam Island, where they wanted to go.
It’s not that far to Haenam Island, but if you can’t see ahead, the boat can’t sail.
People who know the waterways often say that they can find it with their eyes closed, but in reality, in a situation where it is difficult to see even a single path ahead, it is difficult to set sail.
Because the value of a single ship was too great to rely on feelings.
If the ship were to hit a reef and break apart, the damage would be indescribable, so safety first is the only priority.
“What should I do?”
Because of this, Cheonhwa and his group couldn’t help but be worried.
Because the only way to get to Haenam Island was by boat.
‘It’s not impossible, but… … .’
No. If it was Cheonhwa, then there was at least one way that was possible only because it was Cheonhwa.
The North Sea Ice Age.
Because all we have to do is freeze the sea.
However, it is more difficult than freezing water in a lake or river.
Also, the distance from Noejuhyeon to Haenamdo is not far, but it is not short either, so the amount of internal energy consumed would be enormous.
However, it is still possible.
Even though it was burdensome to the point of being a thousand flowers, it was not something that could not be done if one put one’s mind to it.
‘There’s no need to do that.’
However, I didn’t know that it was necessary to do so.
If you use up that much internal energy, it will take time for it to recover, even if you are confident.
He was reluctant to exhaust all his internal energy without knowing what the situation was on Haenam Island or what might happen there.
“First, we have to find someone who will launch the boat.”
So, first of all, we searched for the ship.
There was a regular ship that traveled back and forth between Noejuhyeon and Haenam Island, but since they had already heard that it had been temporarily suspended due to fog, they began to look for anyone with a fishing boat who would take them to Haenam Island.
Any amount of money is fine.
Since he had quite a bit of money, it wouldn’t be a big burden to Cheonhwa even if he was given enough money to live off of for a year by a fisherman.
“I’m sorry, no one wants to go.”
“I tried to convince him, but he said it was impossible in this situation.”
So they each scattered and tried to find someone to steer the boat, but they couldn’t find anyone willing to go.
Even though I told them that I would go to the island on my own if they just went to the vicinity, even if they didn’t dock the boat at Haenam Island, they refused.
Money is important, but it can’t be more important than life.
Even for the most experienced sailor, sailing a boat in this kind of fog is a life-threatening task, and there have been ominous stories going around recently.
“When will the fog clear?”
“That’s… … I don’t know. The fog tends to get thicker at this time of year, but it’s been unusually long for this time of year. It seems like some fishermen have already gone out to fish and haven’t heard from them yet. That’s why they’re even more scared and don’t want to set sail. After that, some people went out to fish in nearby places, but they were all scared because they kept talking about seeing monsters.”
“monster?”
“Yes. It’s a common occurrence. People say they’ve seen strange shadows in the fog, but since they’ve never encountered them directly, I think it’s probably just an illusion created by fear. I haven’t heard of any ghosts appearing around here.”
“Hmm… … .”
With actual people missing and even reports of monsters being seen in the fog, it’s understandable why no one would want to set sail.
The only problem was that we didn’t know how long this would last.
What should I do?
Should we really go across the frozen sea?
After thinking about it for a moment, Cheonhwa made a decision.
“Okay. Then let’s save the ship.”
“Yes? But… … .”
“Just the boat, not the people. Even if it’s a small boat, if you say you’re only going to buy the boat, wouldn’t someone sell it? If they don’t know how long this fog will last, they’ll lose money for that amount of time. If there’s a suitable boat, and they won’t sell it, offer them more money. It’s probably because they don’t have enough money.”
“Okay. Then, let’s focus on a boat that can accommodate three people… … .”
“No. Rather, I would like one that can withstand the waves. It’s quite a distance, isn’t it? When would you row across the sea? I have a way, so get one that’s as big as possible.”
He gave instructions to resume negotiations with a view to purchasing only the ships.
And after a while, as expected, Biyeon was able to secure a ship. It was a ship about half the size of a regular ship, and it would be quite difficult for three people to pull it, so they wondered if they, who had no knowledge of ships, would be able to pull it, but they still secured it as Cheonhwa had said.
“Good. Then shall we set sail?”
However, Cheonhwa climbed into it with satisfaction.
Even though it doesn’t seem easy to just pull a boat from the dock and head out to sea, let alone steer it, he acts as if it’s no big deal.
“Everyone, hold on tight. You might fall.”
“… … ?”
And the destination was the bottom of the ship.
Since it was usually a place where rowing sailors rode, I wondered if he was going to row, but Cheonhwa didn’t need Bukgungyeon or Biyeon.
All he did was tell me to hold on tight, and then he placed a light hand on the stern of the boat from inside.
Cheonumshinkong
Clashing sound
Resonance
Fight!
At the same time, the ship was pushed back with a great impact.
Because the anchor had been raised in advance and the ropes securing it to the dock had been released, the ship slid off and drifted out into the sea.
“Using the footsteps in this way… … .”
“W-Was this even possible?”
Because of this, the ship rocked violently and objects on the deck fell into the sea, but they didn’t care.
I don’t know what’s in it, but the supplies are lacking, so we’ll just have to refill them once we get to Haenam Island.
However, I was surprised that this was possible and wondered if I could actually get to Haenam Island like this.
Although I managed to get out of the dock pretty quickly, cutting through the waves, I had no idea how many hundreds or thousands more times I would have to do this to reach Haenam Island.
It seems possible if you just get the direction right, but it is questionable whether Cheonhwa will be able to continue to unleash its power until then, and above all, since you don’t have the talent to find your way on the sea, you are worried that you might lose your bearings and end up floating away to a faraway place, not Haenam Island.
“What are you surprised about? It’s just getting started.”
“Huh? Mr. Cheonhwa?”
At that time, Cheonhwa returned to their side.
I thought that it would naturally generate momentum by repeating the same method, but it came out.
Even though the boat is moving forward thanks to the method used earlier, it feels like it is gradually slowing down due to the resistance of the current.
“Hold on tight, okay? We’re really going now.”
“… … ?”
At that time, Cheonhwa lifted up the Ice Spirit Jade Medicine.
He started playing, breathing heavily from the beginning.
Cheonumshinkong
The leader’s chapter
Storm bomb
At that moment, a turbulent storm began to rise.
However, it is not a vicious wave that capsizes boats and eats people.
Rather, it was a force that pushed and pulled the ship like a guide on the sea, helping it to cruise.
“The boat is moving so fast… … !”
“But I still can’t see ahead. If I keep going like this, I might hit a reef or an island… … .”
Although the sight was startling, the two women expressed great concern.
It was clear that the ship was moving quickly, but that made it even more dangerous.
Because right now, I can’t see ahead because of the fog.
In this situation, it seemed impossible to respond, whether it was hitting a reef, meeting another ship, or reaching an island.
Since it was a situation where fast speed could actually be poisonous, I watched the front tensely, but the sea fog was not easily pierced even by the expert’s techniques.
“Don’t worry. The wind will help us.”
Meanwhile, Cheonhwa, who had finished playing once, picked up the Cheolryeong Bipa this time.
Even after the performance using the Ice Spirit Medicine was over, the waves continued to crash and push the boat, so there was no need to repeat the performance until they arrived.
Cheonumshinkong
The Wind Chimes
Wind and Cloud Mountain
“The wind?”
“What, what is this… …!”
Then the wind blew.
The sails were pushed by the waves, the ship was swept away by the surrounding sea fog, and it looked like the talent of a fairy.
Thanks to this, the two women’s astonishment echoed throughout the vast ocean, but Cheonhwa simply stood on the bow as if it were nothing and became one with the wind.
The fog cleared on its own, and Haenam Island came closer.