The World of Sound - Chapter 185
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185
Since the rise of the Demonic Cult, the Murim Alliance has always been on the receiving end of its predecessors, the Jeongcheon Alliance and the Black Sword Alliance.
The opponent was an invader who concentrated and exploded his condensed power, and the Murim Alliance was a defender whose power and influence were widely spread, so it was perhaps natural, but it was clearly a problem that they were constantly being pushed back helplessly despite having created an alliance to respond.
Even if you can’t focus your efforts on the front lines, since the spies secretly planted by the Demonic Cult are active, demons who were recruited at some unknown time are appearing all over the Central Plains, and suspicious magic books are spreading little by little.
As a result, the martial arts alliance, which cannot protect them, is meaningless to the common people and martial artists. And with the loss of the strategic land of Sacheon and the huge powers of Kunlun, Ami, Cheongseong, and Dangga despite the deployment of several armed forces, it is not at all surprising that morale has hit rock bottom.
The bigger problem was that they were unable to mount a significant counterattack, but the situation changed as soon as Cheonhwa took command of the Guizhou front.
He immediately concentrated all his forces and launched an attack, capturing and executing the spies who were trying to operate in secret. He then succeeded in the attack and swept away the two Demonic Cult strongholds that were in a standoff.
“Really, are you human?”
“Is this something that only one person can do?”
But what’s even more surprising is that Cheonhwa alone was able to push back those two strongholds and wipe out the mines that were living inside them.
The move was all done, but by the time they reached the enemy stronghold, the situation was already over.
Yin yang.
The sound of the Heavenly Flower that flew in first after striking hundreds of meters away had already killed or incapacitated all the demons, so all the warriors of the Murim Alliance who followed him did was to retake the land as an occupying force and make sure to kill the demons.
If it had only been filled with weaklings, then it would have been different, but among them were many masters who had made a name for themselves in the previous generation or during the process of advancing into the Central Plains, so everyone couldn’t help but be astonished.
“Was it because you anticipated this would happen, rather than because you gathered your troops to the limit to use them as a sword?”
Those who suspected that Cheonhwa, who had gathered all his available troops to the limit, was just talking about using his troops here and there and then using them as swordsmen to escape when the time came, were also met with laughter.
Cheonhwa realized that the reason he gathered all the ambiguous power was not to use them to wage a war of attrition against the Demonic Cult, but simply because he needed labor.
I’ll take care of the fighting, so you guys go plant your flags.
The intention was clear.
This was the exact opposite of what other commanders had done, who had held off until the end despite having the most powerful military force.
Because of this, as the battle continued, the momentum of the Murim Alliance grew.
Before even a single clash of swords could be fought, Cheonhwa swept away the enemies with overwhelming force, allowing the friendly forces to survive. And since Cheonhwa displayed such immense power without showing even a hint of fatigue, those who followed him could not help but feel inspired and uplifted.
“It’s really starting to hurt now. I wish you would give us a chance!”
“I didn’t think the demonic bastards would be this weak. You were scared for nothing.”
“Hey! Don’t say that. This is all because the Evil King is overwhelmingly powerful. It’s not because they’re weak. Don’t let your guard down, because carelessness is poison. It might be our turn soon.”
Thanks to this, some people are starting to feel itchy and want to try swordsmanship.
Of course, I’m not completely off guard because I remember being attacked by mines before.
But with Cheonhwa, they were confident that even those fearful and terrifying minions would not dare to do anything to them.
The sentiment was contagious and spread throughout the Guizhou Martial Arts Alliance, and the rumor quickly spread, raising the morale of other fronts as well.
The units of Tougwi, in charge of the southwest, and Jeon-Gwi, in charge of the north, also began to launch more active offensives.
Unlike before, when he had been defensive, as if he could not lose to Cheonhwa and did not want to miss the opportunity he had created, he directly attacked the enemy’s stronghold and supported Cheonhwa’s forces, which could be called the central army.
Thanks to this, the territory of the Demonic Cult, which previously occupied about 30% of Guizhou, was greatly reduced to only about 20% remaining, and the Demonic Cult, feeling a sense of crisis due to their rapid and continuous advance, began a full-scale counterattack.
“They are gathering.”
“The Yin Gong Army! The Yin Gong Army has arrived!”
It seemed as if they were taken aback by the rapid advance of the Cheonhwa, and they withdrew their troops for a moment, but then gathered them together and prepared for a clash.
And at the center of it all was the Yin Gong army that had been rumored in Shaanxi.
Cheonhwa was also a very interesting guy.
“That sounds fun. Should we give it a try?”
Although he was aware of their existence in advance, Cheonhwa did not take proper precautions.
Because there was no need to do it.
Some might call it arrogance, but from his perspective, it was natural.
Opposing yourself with nothing but performance and sound?
It’s like throwing an egg at a rock, or rather, a diamond.
Knowing that, I enjoyed it leisurely.
Since he would be in the lead anyway, there would be no loss of troops, and he had arranged his troops so that there would be no problem even if they tried to do something else from the flank or rear, so he slowly, reducing his advance speed, headed towards them.
So that they can unfold everything they have prepared.
“The Yin-Gong Army… …!”
“Is it okay? Even the Evil King uses the Yin Gong… … .”
“But there’s more than just one enemy, right? No matter how skilled he is… … .”
The reactions of the warriors of the Murim Alliance who followed Cheonhwa were somewhat mixed. Some believed in the divine power that Cheonhwa had shown so far and followed him, while others were worried that there might be a gap between them despite the difference in their realms since he was a user of the sound energy.
Cheonhwa heard all the commotion, but she still remained relaxed.
Even though the enemies in the distance sensed that the Yin Gong forces were preparing something, they did so.
Deering-
“The sound of an instrument?”
“Poetry, it has begun!”
“Cover your ears!”
“Turn your internal energy to protect your body!”
Soon a sound was heard from quite a distance away.
There must be some method or magic that can spread the sound far and wide, but it came from farther away than Cheonhwa had expected.
Perhaps it was because he was conscious of the difference in level between himself and Cheonhwa.
Since Cheonhwa is bound to be overwhelming in terms of strength and realm, this is a tactic to take advantage of the advantage of being able to play together and gain an advantage even from a distance.
Even though it was a heavenly fire, it was clear from the start that it intended to gain the upper hand, considering that the characteristic and limitation of the sound hole is that its power can only be exerted within the range that the sound can reach.
“Hmm?”
The performance began soon after.
It was an ensemble using multiple instruments, not just one.
It wasn’t hard to tell that it was a large-scale group performance that was not only pleasant to listen to, but also intended to amplify each other’s strengths, fill in what’s lacking, and maximize power with multiple instruments.
A beautiful, yet bizarre performance that makes people uncomfortable has taken over the martial arts world.
“Are you aiming for a similar effect to dissonance?”
But Cheonhwa did not respond at all.
I just gave myself over to the sound with my bare body.
I felt, appreciated and analyzed.
The power of the first performance they performed was similar to that of dissonance.
Unlike the dissonant sounds that suddenly twist and reverse the flow of energy by breaking the inner energy strands, the sound that melts slowly like getting wet in a drizzle disrupts the energy and, if sufficiently overlapped, reverses and causes one to fall into a state of obsession.
“It seems like this is meant to hide that.”
If that were all, it would be disappointing.
But that wasn’t the only power their performance had.
The power to stimulate the blood and energy is hidden in secret, but on the outside, it is done in a rather flashy manner.
“Ugh, my body!”
“It’s like being crushed by a rock… …!”
For a moment the air became heavy.
Their performance exerted such enormous pressure that it crushed the bodies of the Murim Alliance warriors.
If you were at least first-class, you could swing your internal energy to straighten your body, but even then, the pressure was so great that you felt considerable resistance.
If they are second-rate or lower level unmanned, they won’t be able to control their bodies properly, and if they are third-rate or lower, they will just lie down and stick to the ground.
In such a state of unease, sharp and dull negative energies poured out and burst out.
“Huh?!”
“Intangible poetry?”
“What the hell is flying in?!”
“Concentrate! You have to sense the anticipation!”
“If you protect your vital points and focus on your energy, you can block or avoid it!”
Sharp energies, as if they were invisible, brushed past them and pierced through them.
Just being exposed to the sharp tone left them with cuts that felt like being cut by a blade, parts of their bodies were pierced, and the moment they focused on the anticipation, a dull explosion like a sound blast occurred and blew them away.
However, an energy that secretly stimulated the blood and energy and disrupted the fortune seeped in.
“Your Majesty!”
“How about… … !”
Among them, some who had good sense or high martial arts skills responded quite plausibly, but that was only when they were at the peak level or higher.
Since Cheonhwa brought the unmanned soldiers as if he was scraping them together, there were currently many more unmanned soldiers below the first-class level in his army.
If things continued like this, more than half of them would have fallen before we could do anything.
If it were before, they would have ordered an immediate retreat or ordered a charge to close the distance, but seeing Cheonhwa not responding at all, the warriors let out a loud noise.
As someone who uses the same sound source, I let out a whining request to do something about it.
“It’s a mess.”
Cheonhwa, who had been quietly watching the Yin Gong army that had unleashed that power and the Murim Alliance warriors responding to it, finally raised his hand.
And I evaluated it coolly.
He criticized the Yin Gong army, which the Demonic Cult boasts about, for unilaterally pushing forward and damaging the Murim Alliance, creating many victims before he came here.
“……uh?”
“The energy is gone?”
Charang-!
With a light wave of his hand, the Heavenly Spirit made a clear sound and dispersed the pressure that had been weighing down the area.
It completely blew away the eerie anticipation and even the irregular explosions.
It’s not even a full-fledged performance, just the sound of a bell.
But it’s still too early to feel relieved.
The performance itself did not stop, only that the aura that had been oppressing and threatening them had disappeared.
However, since the power of the Heavenly Spirit spread quite far, the same threat did not arise again right away.
“I’ll show you what real performance is.”
Meanwhile, Cheonhwa finally picked up the instrument.
From the Ice Spirit Jade Medicine, the Wind Spirit Bipa, the Noeryeong Geum, to the Gongmyeong Hojong.
It’s not hard to crush and counter-devour their performances with whatever you pick up, but there was one that was perfect for suppressing those who responded with a ensemble from a long distance.
“This sounds good.”
What you put on your knees is a brainwashing tool.
Of course, with Cheonhwa’s power, if it was Cheonumshinkong, he could reach them no matter what he used.
They seemed to think that Cheonhwa’s performance would be out of reach at this point, but perhaps they calculated it based on the distance Cheonhwa had attacked during the previous recapture battle, but his power was far beyond anyone’s imagination.
However, to cut through the messy and tangled ensemble of guys and clearly show the difference in strength, Noreyeonggeum was the perfect choice.
Doo-woong!
The difference in rank was being shown at this very moment, at Cheonhwa’s fingertips.
The powerful and heavy sound of the brain wave began to dominate the battlefield.