On the Way to Anhui – 2

The Thunder Sword

Having deployed his forces, Thunder Sword went outside the tent to greet the Heavenly Demon upon hearing the news of her arrival.

“You look well, Thunder Sword.”

“I believe it’s because I was able to carry out the Divine Doctor’s instructions on time.”

To some, it might have seemed like blatant flattery, but this was Thunder Sword, known for his seriousness.

The words coming from his mouth were undoubtedly sincere, and Youngma, who was behind the Heavenly Demon, clicked his tongue at his loyalty.

The Heavenly Demon naturally sat at the head of the table, and the Three Demons each took their seats.

“It seems the righteous faction has scraped together all their forces,” she said.

“Yes, as you saw on your way here, we are currently facing the entire force of the righteous faction.”

“What is their number?”

“Approximately thirty thousand.”

“Thirty thousand… And our forces?”

“Just under three thousand.”

“Hmm, three thousand.”

The Heavenly Demon muttered.

Although the Black Heaven Cult’s People were well-trained, their opponents were equally renowned Martial Artists.

With a difference of about tenfold in numbers, one should rather commend Thunder Sword’s martial prowess for leading the front line this far.

“I must take a closer look.”

As the Heavenly Demon rose from her seat and went outside, the Three Demons followed her.

The three thousand troops, who had been maintaining their formation, all prostrated themselves at the Heavenly Demon’s appearance.

“We greet the absolute ruler who leads the Black Heaven Cult. The greatest under the heavens. Our Divine Doctor!”

Their unified voices echoed across the battlefield.

The other side recognized the Heavenly Demon’s appearance from the sound and maintained their vigilance.

“Just a bunch of small fries.”

The Heavenly Demon swept her gaze over the Martial Arts Alliance’s forces and tossed out the remark.

“That is correct.”

As if he truly thought so, Thunder Sword echoed the Heavenly Demon’s words.

“The heads of families and sect leaders are visible. Hmph, tiresome fellows. Are there any other unusual things?”

“There is one strange thing. Thunder Sword is not visible in the enemy’s formation.”

“Thunder Sword?”

“Thunder Sword Namgoong Soyeon. The one you kicked away last time, Divine Doctor.”

With a look that asked, ‘Who is that?’, the Heavenly Demon turned around, and Youngma provided further explanation.

“Ah… that child. She showed some promise. It seems she hasn’t recovered from her injuries?”

As if she finally remembered, the Heavenly Demon muttered.

“We are considering the possibility of a surprise attack. Thunder Sword is one of the Martial Arts Alliance’s key forces. She will surely appear somewhere when the battle begins.”

Thunder Sword said.

“Yes, I believe you have already prepared well for that.”

-Clap!

As the Heavenly Demon clapped her hands, a great ripple spread, and the murmuring on both sides ceased.

“Today, we can finally erase the name of the Martial Arts Alliance from this world.”

She said with a slightly excited voice, as if she was looking forward to it.

“It was possible because of you, Divine Doctor.”

Thunder Sword knelt, and Youngma and Kwonma followed suit.

“Yes, I can finally complete my great work. Now, let’s begin.”

The Heavenly Demon replied with a deep smile.

She looked at the Black Heaven Cult’s People looking at her and raised her voice.

“There, in front of you, are the hypocritical righteous faction bastards who abandoned and despised you.”

“You are beings abandoned by this world. You swore allegiance to me with nothing in your hands.”

“I accepted you and granted your wishes one by one.”

“Revenge for those who wanted revenge.”

“Power for those who wanted power.”

“A haven for those who wanted a haven.”

“Now, I intend to receive what you owe me. Offer your lives for me.”

As the Heavenly Demon’s words ended, Thunder Sword shouted in a loud voice.

“All troops! Advance!”

“Understood! Everything according to the Heavenly Demon’s will.”

Three thousand troops rushed towards the thirty thousand soldiers without hesitation.

The earth rumbled, and dust flew.

Carrying the wind of yellow soil, the Black Heaven Cult’s People became a human tsunami and ran across the earth.

Thunder Sword, Kwonma, and Youngma also joined the ranks with their respective weapons.

Watching his troops running far away, the Heavenly Demon muttered.

“Thirty thousand versus three thousand. It doesn’t seem particularly disadvantageous, but wouldn’t it be fair to match the numbers somewhat?”

-Inhale

The Heavenly Demon, filling her breath with a long inhale, floated into the air.

“The Heavenly Demon is visible!”

A voice from the enemy camp.

Murmurs, and screams.

The Heavenly Demon wore a satisfied smile at the sounds of chaos and fear uttered by the Martial Artists.

Internal energy gathered in the Heavenly Demon’s fist.

Black flames bloomed from the Heavenly Demon’s body, soaring into the sky.

Like a burning comet, the Heavenly Demon, who had captured the attention of the people, exhaled.

-Whoosh

The black flames that covered her entire body condensed into her right fist.

“Naming stances is something that only amateurs do, but since it’s a name you gave me, I’ll make an exception and say it out loud.”

Thinking of her disciple, who would be leisurely resting in the Black Heaven Cult, she smiled and thrust her fist.

“Heavenly Demon Fist.”

The Black flame shot from her fist passed over the heads of the rushing Black Heaven Cult’s People and struck the enemy camp.