Almighty God of War - Chapter 147

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147

 

The next morning, the fleet arrived at sea about ten li away from Dongban Island.

 

“Instructor, another scout ship has appeared!”

 

At the shout from the watchtower, Guyang Cheongang raised his eyes.

 

Beyond the horizon, a small dot was hastily fleeing.

 

“How many times is this now?”

 

“The eleventh time.”

 

Jang Cheol-un continued.

 

“But they don’t dare approach within five li.”

 

Nodding, Guyang Cheongang looked toward the enemy port, whose outline was barely visible to human eyes.

 

A narrow entrance, fortress walls atop cliffs rising fifty zhang on both sides, and catapult batteries lined up like black teeth above them.

 

The catapult batteries couldn’t cause much damage to ships carrying peak masters, but they were quite effective against other vessels.

 

‘Akasha, check the terrain and enemy formation.’

 

[Understood, Doctor. Activating ‘Thousand-Li Divine Eye.’]

 

At his command, thousands of deployed nanobots reconstructed into a perfectly transparent sphere a hundred zhang above.

 

Under the clear morning sunlight, all the scenery of the port ten li away poured into Guyang Cheongang’s mind like a video.

 

The movements of soldiers busily moving along the fortress walls, the number of rock piles stacked beside the catapult batteries, even the appearance of Baekgyeong Bang’s remaining fleet anchored inside the harbor.

 

Before Akasha’s ‘eyes,’ no fortress was any different from being naked.

 

Swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh-

 

The flagship of Sahae Trading Company approached alongside the command ship ‘Dongryang Ho.’

 

Hwa Seungryong, the leader of Saheo Corps, leaning against the deck railing, shouted toward Guyang Cheongang.

 

“Instructor Jang! It seems those bastards have given up on a decisive battle at sea and plan to hole up like turtles inside the harbor!”

 

Guyang Cheongang swept his gaze over the high fortress walls on both sides of the harbor and replied.

 

“Seeing that they’ve learned from experience, that Hyeok Seung fellow doesn’t seem to be a fool.”

 

The experience referred to Baekgyeong Bang’s attack on Dongryeong Salt Field that ended in annihilation.

 

“Hahahaha! It must have been an ‘experience’ carved into his very bones, one he’ll never forget for life!”

 

Hwa Seungryong’s hearty laughter filled the sea.

 

Stopping his laughter, he said.

 

“I know that harbor well. The entrance is narrow, making it difficult for fleets to enter all at once, and several catapult batteries are positioned on the cliffs on both sides.”

 

Guyang Cheongang smiled slightly and said quietly.

 

“I know. Fifteen on the left, eighteen on the right. A total of thirty-three units and about four hundred men operating them.”

 

Shocked, Hwa Seungryong looked at him as if doubting his own eyes.

 

“How… how do you know that?”

 

Guyang Cheongang smiled and turned to look at him.

 

“I simply saw what was visible.”

 

Hwa Seungryong was at a loss for words.

 

‘Just saw it? You’re saying the deployment of hundreds of troops is visible from ten li away…’

 

He once again realized that this young instructor before him was a monster existing beyond the common sense of martial studies he had built up over his lifetime.

 

Turning his head toward the harbor, Hwa Seungryong’s eyes flashed like a hawk spotting prey.

 

“Instructor Jang, those catapult batteries are the most troublesome enemies. Our corps will take the lead and neutralize them.”

 

His voice carried a sense of determination.

 

He and Deputy Leader Wang Eok, both peak masters, had the ability to destroy rocks launched from the batteries.

 

However, the subordinates on the other eight ships were all first-rate martial artists without such abilities.

 

So the other ships would have to prepare for considerable damage until the two of them neutralized the batteries.

 

Guyang Cheongang looked at Hwa Seungryong and spoke.

 

“Hwa Danju.”

 

“Speak.”

 

“I don’t want even a single drop of my people’s blood to be spilled before we even land on the island.”

 

Hwa Seungryong’s brow furrowed.

 

“However, to break through that defensive line without sacrifice…!”

 

Guyang Cheongang cut off his words with a slight smile.

 

“That’s not a defensive line. It’s just an annoying pile of rocks we need to clear before landing.”

 

And with his eyes gleaming, he continued.

 

“Hwa Danju, I’ll personally destroy the catapult batteries. The moment I neutralize the batteries, lead your fleet and charge into the harbor. I’ll have the Jagang Corps provide support from behind.”

 

“Hmm… then when would be the best time to attack?”

 

Guyang Cheongang turned to him with a slight smile.

 

“Let’s do it right after everyone has breakfast.”

 

* * *

 

On the second floor of Hyeok Seung’s mansion, the harbor was visible at a glance through the wide-open window.

 

In the distance, the fleet could be seen growing larger and more imposing as it approached from the horizon.

 

Above the harbor’s defensive batteries, pirates moved busily.

 

Gang Pil narrowed his eyes and muttered.

 

“Hmm. It seems those bastards plan to enter through the front of the harbor after all.”

 

Hyeok Seung gritted his teeth and replied.

 

“To pass through the catapult batteries, they’ll have to prepare for painful losses too.”

 

His voice carried tension along with strong confidence in his subordinates’ military power.

 

But Gang Pil thought differently.

 

“I think you’re wasting energy on useless things.”

 

The scar on Hyeok Seung’s face writhed like an earthworm.

 

“Does Gang Daeju think those catapults are useless?”

 

“How to use subordinates is the Sect Leader’s authority, so what meaning would my opinion have.”

 

Suppressing his boiling anger at Gang Pil’s tone that seemed to show distrust, Hyeok Seung said.

 

“Then keep your eyes wide open and watch carefully how my subordinates cook those bastards.”

 

Gang Pil chuckled and replied.

 

“Sect Leader, if that Jang Woomyeong fellow is truly the ‘monster’ the rumors say he is, those batteries you trust won’t serve as shields to stop him, but rather as very delicious targets.”

 

“The fight with the main sect must have been exaggerated.”

 

Hyeok Seung continued as if spitting out the words.

 

“Even Golden Tower Manor’s Branch Blood Cave could only watch from dozens of li away, unable to approach closely. So how could they know the battle in detail? There must have been unknown allies of Jang Woomyeong.”

 

“Hehehe, thinking is free.”

 

As Gang Pil shrugged his shoulders, Hyeok Seung clenched his fist tightly and asked.

 

“Gang Daeju doesn’t agree with my words about him having allies?”

 

“What’s important about agreeing or not? The uninvited guests have already come right to our doorstep.”

 

At those words, Hyeok Seung turned his head toward the entrance of the bay.

 

Sahae Trading Company’s flagship was sliding into the effective range of the catapults.

 

To Hyeok Seung’s eyes, the scene looked like prey voluntarily walking into the mouth of a giant shark.

 

* * *

 

Sahae Trading Company’s flagship.

 

Beyond the reddened morning sunlight, the cliffs on both sides of the enemy bay entrance loomed distantly.

 

The distance was roughly one hundred fifty zhang.

 

Guyang Cheongang, who had transferred from the command ship to this vessel, placed one foot on the deck railing and said calmly.

 

“Hwa Danju, I’ll be back.”

 

His robes fluttered in the sea breeze. Like a hawk preparing to take flight.

 

Hwa Seungryong’s eyes widened.

 

“Surely… you’re not planning to go there from here?”

 

Guyang Cheongang smiled and turned to look at him.

 

“There’s no reason for the entire fleet to risk danger just to deal with one fortress?”

 

Whooosh-

 

As soon as he finished speaking, he kicked off the deck and soared into midair.

 

“Ah!”

 

Everyone on deck simultaneously gasped in amazement.

 

The Sand Fish Unit warriors were stunned by the sudden movement, and even the Self-Strengthening Corps warriors showed expressions of shock.

 

“The, the leader is flying… flying away…?”

 

“How can he cover that distance…”

 

Cheers erupted from the fleet.

 

“Wooooah!”

 

The sight of Guyang Cheongang crossing through midair was like a legendary sword immortal from mythology appearing in reality.

 

Everyone’s hearts were pounding at the thought that such a being was on their side.

 

* * *

 

At the same time, at the left fortress.

 

“What is that?”

 

A pirate operating a catapult looked up at the sky in bewilderment.

 

“A person… a person is flying toward us!”

 

Another pirate pointed with a trembling finger.

 

Beyond the deck was the open sea.

 

The distance to the fortress was impossible to cross without supreme light body techniques like Walking on Water Like Land or Crossing Water Like Flat Ground.

 

The Fortress Commander’s face turned pale.

 

“Draw your bows! Shoot now!”

 

He shouted urgently, but the pirates were mesmerized, only staring at the sky.

 

They knew well that arrows would be useless against such a supreme master.

 

* * *

 

It was the moment when Guyang Cheongang, having flown seventy to eighty zhang in one leap, was about to fall.

 

A jet-black ‘Flying Star Cloud Sword’ silently materialized in midair beneath his feet.

 

Tap-

 

Guyang Cheongang kicked off that sword as if stepping on a stair, cutting through midair once again.

 

Tap! Tap! Tap!

 

Every time he was about to fall at seventy to eighty zhang intervals, a new sword appeared beneath his feet, and he stepped on it while flying at terrifying speed.

 

It was a wondrous yet eerie sight.

 

Those watching from the fleet were mesmerized.

 

Hwa Seungryong’s mouth fell wide open.

 

‘To fly while creating his own footholds in midair… Even that person at General Headquarters is a Transformation Realm master, but I’ve never heard of them being able to perform such light body techniques… Is this the true form of the Transformation Realm?’

 

The speed at which Guyang Cheongang flew across the sea using the Phantom Shadowless Divine Method was so fast it left afterimages.

 

Seeing him approach by crossing through midair, the pirates at the cliff-top fortress fell into complete chaos.

 

In an instant, Guyang Cheongang arrived at the base of the cliff before they could even properly organize their formation.

 

The pirates desperately tried to do something, but it was already too late.

 

Guyang Cheongang looked up at the sky and unleashed a long Palm Resonance.

 

Wooooooooo-

 

It was the Heaven-Shaking Avalanche Sound, a sonic attack that shook the cliff.

 

“Aaaaah!”

 

Over two hundred pirates simultaneously screamed and staggered as if about to collapse.

 

Blood spurted from their ears as their eardrums burst.

 

Some fainted and collapsed on the spot, while the rest panicked in terror.

 

The catapults became completely useless, and there was no one left to interfere with Guyang Cheongang’s ascent to the fortress.

 

All the pirates had been neutralized.

 

Guyang Cheongang soared vertically like a great roc.

 

Whooooosh-

 

Rising seventy to eighty zhang in one bound, he continued ascending by lightly stepping on small protrusions and tree branches on the cliff face.

 

Tap. Tap. Tap!

 

“That, that bastard is climbing up the wall!”

 

A pirate who barely regained his senses shouted in a voice filled with horror.

 

“How can a person do that…”

 

Guyang Cheongang, who had scaled the cliff in an instant, lightly leaped over the three-zhang-high stone wall as if it were flat ground.

 

The pirates who had just regained consciousness from the sonic shock saw him appear above the fortress and their faces turned ashen.

 

“He… he’s come up!”

 

The pirates who barely regained their senses drew their swords with trembling hands, but Guyang Cheongang’s movements were not something they could block or avoid.

 

He crossed the fortress like lightning while swinging both hands.

 

Swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh swoosh-!

 

The moment the Gale Flash Technique unfolded, hundreds of blue palm shadows exploded like a volcano from his hands, sweeping across the entire fortress.

 

Thud thud thud thud thud thud thud thud thud-!

 

The palm shadows imbued with terrifying power contained lethal destructive force that pierced and crushed everything.

 

The pirates, caught in that overwhelming momentum without even a chance to escape, had their entire bodies crushed by the powerful shockwaves that exploded in succession.

 

“Kugh!”

 

“Aagh!”

 

Gruesome sounds of flesh tearing and desperate screams burst out in succession like beads on a string.

 

They couldn’t even resist, let alone comprehend what was happening to them.

 

“A, a demon… that thing is a demon…!”

 

A surviving pirate screamed in terror.

 

But his mouth froze the moment it met Guyang Cheongang’s indifferent gaze.

 

Thud-!

 

With a spray of red blood, the left fortress fell into perfect silence.

 

It was complete annihilation.

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