Return of the Mount Hua Sect [EN]: Chapter 942

*Splash!*

The warship cut through the river water, moving very fast. White foam sprayed out behind it, turning the dark Yangtze River white. The sound of the engines roared.

Then more warships appeared – many huge, black ships. They all turned at once, their fronts pointing towards Plum Blossom Island. It was an amazing sight, like a powerful army arriving.

But for the Namgung Clan watching from the island, it wasn’t amazing. It was terrifying. Their hearts pounded with fear.

“Ah…”

The enemy is approaching. The Namgung Clan had never feared an enemy. They always cheered when enemies came.

But now, they felt despair, not ready to fight.

It wasn’t because the enemy was strong, but because they themselves were not in perfect condition. They never thought they would feel so hopeless, unable to win and losing courage.

None of them knew just how brutal war could be.

In stories, heroes fight enemies when both sides are strong. They win by working together and being brave. But this was not a story.

“Rise!”

Namgung Hwang shouted very loudly.

“Do not forget! It is not I, nor the comrades behind you, who will see your last moments! It is those enemies who will witness your end!”

His loud voice hurt their ears.

“Don’t let them remember the Namgung Clan as weak and scared! What you must protect until the very end is the awe the enemy holds for you!”

Did it have an effect?

It was impossible to know. But when Namgung Hwang said ‘rise,’ the tired swordsmen of the Namgung Clan somehow got to their feet.

“Isn’t this a good thing! The enemy is coming. Now there are those to be cut down with those swords. Laugh! Let us prove that the Namgung sword only unleashes its true power when facing an enemy!”

He was desperate, but he still wanted to fight.

As Namgung Hwang was trying to fight, some of the ships suddenly turned to the side.

“Huh?”

Kawaaaang!

Before the ship’s turn was even complete, many cannons fired at once towards Plum Blossom Island. They didn’t even aim carefully when they fired. They just fired to scare them.

But even that artillery fire was still very dangerous to the Namgung Clan, who were very tired and weak.

Kawaaang! Kawaaang!

Cannonballs flew across the sky. Dust rose up from the island. This made them wake up and see the danger clearly.

“Keuk.”

The swordsmen of the Namgung Clan gritted their teeth and raised their swords again.

It was true.

A warrior proves his life by how he dies.

They knew it too. They knew they would probably die in this fight. If so, shouldn’t they prove their lives for the last time?

Kwang! Kawaaang!

The artillery fire continued, but the eyes of the Namgung Clan’s swordsmen grew even colder.

The moment that ship arrives at this coast is the beginning!

All the swordsmen of Namgung stared at the approaching ship, took a deep breath, and began to get ready to fight. But at that moment.

Paaaat!

Before they could even finish preparing themselves, dozens of pirates jumped out of the water near the island, splashing water everywhere.

“Wh-what!”

“They’re coming! Bloody hell!”

The pirates, who had sprung up to surprise them, rushed forward with all their might, without even a war cry.

The Black Dragon King was indeed a veteran. He sent soldiers to attack Plum Blossom Island before the main attack, not giving the Namgung Clan any time to gather their fighting spirit.

Paaaat!

Just by looking at the speed at which they were rushing in, it was clear that these were no ordinary pirates.

The pirates, who had hardened their faces like iron armor, seemed colder than ice and rushed right up to them.

“Azure Sky Sword Squad! Defend the front!”

“Yes!”

Their training helped them even when they were tired. Although they were Azure Sky Squad members who were facing the limits of their bodies, their feet moved first the moment the squad leader’s order fell.

The Azure Sky Sword Squad stepped forward in an instant and formed a battle line.

If Chung Myung had seen this sight, he would have nodded his head at once. A great clan is not just about sword skills. It’s about their strong will and history.

The current Namgung Clan was proving with its will that the name it had built up was real and true.

Kawaaang!

The artillery fire did not stop either.

In the middle of the battlefield, being hit by cannonballs, the Namgung’s Azure Sky Sword Squad and the Black Dragon Squad of Surochae fought directly.

Clang!

Swords and sabers, swords and harpoons clashed, and sparks flew.

The fights before this were different. The battles that had been fought until now were fought knowing that each side had a way out. Surochae had no intention of completely destroying Namgung, and Namgung was aware that the pirates would not completely defeat them.

But now it was different.

Only one side would be destroyed.

This fight was for everything. It would only end when one side was completely defeated.

Clatter clatter!

The sound of metal hitting metal was loud. Their arms were strong, veins popping out as they pushed their weapons. It showed their will not to be pushed back even an inch.

Normally, the Black Dragon Squad should have been pushed back.

The Azure Sky Sword Squad were the best of the Namgung Clan. Their swords should have been strong.

But.

Clatter clatter!

“Keuek…”

As the fight continued, the Namgung’s swords were gradually being pushed back. It showed that even strong will can’t beat a tired body. The pirates’ sabers and harpoons began to push back the swords of Namgung.

“Kraaah!”

“Aargh!”

The pirates’ sabers were stronger now. They cut through the tired bodies.

Blood splattered everywhere, and loud screams filled the air. Even when they were badly hurt, the Azure Sky Sword Squad did not give up easily.

They knew, even without being told.

That this place was where they had to die.

“Don’t you dare mess with us!”

One of the Azure Sky Squad members swung his sword, shouting in desperation.

Paaaat!

The sword cut the throat of the pirate attacking him.

“Keureuk!”

The sword went through the front of his neck and came out the back. The pirate, looking down at the sword in his neck, trembled as if he couldn’t believe it.

“Pirates like you…”

Thud!

But at that moment.

The harpoon stabbed the Azure Sky soldier in the stomach because he wasn’t careful for a moment.

A sound of air escaping came from the Azure Sky Squad member’s mouth. Although their will was firm, they were still inexperienced youngsters on the battlefield. They forgot to be careful and make sure the enemy was really dead.

“Keuk…”

Paaaat!

At that moment, a saber cut off the head of the Azure Sky soldier as he fell. His head flew into the air, eyes still open, spinning.

“Gwa, Gwang-ah!”

“Namgungaaaaaah!”

Clans are like big families, closer than anything else.

Sects are groups of people who share ideas, but clans are different. Clan members grow up together from childhood.

That meant that the shock they received when someone was sacrificed was much stronger than in a normal sect.

The head of someone who was a younger brother to someone, an older brother to someone, and a son to someone else soared into the air, so it broke the hearts of those who saw it.

“You monsters!”

“Aaaaaaaaaaah!”

As hatred and anger grew, they forgot about being fair or right.

Only hate and the need to kill the enemy remained.

The stories they learned about brave swordsmen were now broken. They saw the real, ugly truth of war.

Victory cost a son’s head.

Glory cost a brother’s heart.

No one spoke of sacrifice or sadness.

Only the living would get the glory.

Someone should remember the blood and death behind every victory. Many die and are forgotten for every moment of glory.

But unfortunately, those standing in this place were full of hate, fear, and anger, they attacked the pirates.

“Dieeeeeee!”

“Aaaaaaaaaaaack!”

The Azure Sky Sword Squad, their eyes bloodshot, screamed and swung their swords at the pirates.

It was a fierce resistance. An unbelievably violent sword energy poured out, considering it was being unleashed by those who were completely exhausted.

But the Black Dragon Squad was not flustered.

Like a cornered animal, they would fight hard. But could they really win? They had already expected that the opponent would resist fiercely. The important thing was to completely corner the enemy.

Unlike when they had charged in ferociously at first, the Black Dragon Squad slowed down their attack. They were not in a rush now, taking their time.

Thud! Thud!

At that time, the sound of the ship that had advanced to Plum Blossom Island colliding with the sandbar and docking echoed loudly.

Soon.

The massive ship, made entirely of black, the Black Dragon Ship symbolizing the Black Dragon King, finally reached Plum Blossom Island.

Kawaaang!

That loud sound hurt everyone’s ears.

It was a tremendous noise. The bodies of the Namgung Clan, who heard the main enemy ship arrive, felt their courage shrink.

Thud!

After a while, someone slowly appeared at the front of the Black Dragon Ship.

He was huge and scary.

A long black beard.

Eyes like a tiger’s.

He looked powerful and scary. People felt small just looking at him.

“You weaklings!”

The Black Dragon King, who had finally entered Plum Blossom Island, showed his teeth as he looked down at the Namgung Clan.

“Kill everyone who fought against me in this river! Let the fish eat them!”

“Understood!”

As soon as the order was given, pirates began to pour out of the docked battlecruisers like swarms of ants.

It was a scary sight.

From the ships that had occupied all sides of the island, and from the water, pirates were endlessly pouring onto the island.

“Black Dragonwaaaaaaah!”

Namgung Hwang shouted like a roaring lion.

“Emperor Sword.”

But even after hearing that sound, the Black Dragon King only twisted the corners of his lips. Namgung Hwang fixed his eyes on him, his eyes bloodshot with hatred, and shouted.

“If you are a fighter, come and face me! Let’s finish this fight!”

“You’re still a fool, Namgung Hwang.”

The Black Dragon King sneered.

“Did you really think you could fight me?”

“This…”

“Fight and die. I will watch you die!”

“Black Dragonwaaaaaaah!”

“Kill them.”

The pirates began to rush eagerly towards the wounded Namgung Clan. They wanted to destroy them completely.