The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 100

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 100

Makriseoga was a family that had established itself in Suzhou in southern Jiangsu Province.

Suzhou was a place famous since ancient times as a beautiful canal city.

That meant it had geography that was quite difficult to attack.

But Namgung Hyeok didn’t care.

‘That’s only true for armies of thousands or tens of thousands fighting.’

It had no meaning whatsoever when just a few hundred martial artists gathered to fight.

If it were located on a mountain path, that might be different.

But Makriseoga, located in the middle of a bustling city, looked like appetizing prey to Namgung Hyeok.

‘Besides, no matter how large Makriseoga’s scale is, their troop numbers are at the level of one thousand to fifteen hundred.’

Considering that fifteen hundred private soldiers for a single family was quite substantial, even that much couldn’t monitor all of Suzhou, let alone Seonghwa Sect.

Moreover, about half of them were divided among branch offices scattered throughout Jiangsu Province…

The number of troops that Makriseoga’s main house could immediately deploy was at most a few hundred.

That was enough for a good chance of victory.

Therefore.

“I will declare war on Makriseoga.”

“…”

No executive objected to Namgung Hyeok’s words.

They all just nodded with tense expressions.

Ho Young and So Yeon even grinned as if they were looking forward to it.

Namgung Hyeok looked at them and continued speaking.

“They already sent a military force to pick a fight with us. That alone provides sufficient justification, I believe. Is there anyone who opposes this?”

“I don’t oppose it, but there is one concern.”

So Geomlip spoke up in a calm voice.

“That is the reaction of the other members of Jiangsu’s Three Powers. Of course, it’s true that Jiangsu Salt Association and Gwichang Gate don’t want to fight us, but…”

“You mean us completely destroying Makriseoga would be a different story?”

“Yes. They might think their turn could be next and try to stop us. They might even try to support Makriseoga.”

It was a reasonable thought from their perspective.

If an external force suddenly appeared and erased an existing power, they would definitely feel uneasy.

And if those three united, even Seonghwa Sect would find it burdensome.

“So wouldn’t it be good to establish solid countermeasures against them?”

So Geomlip argued this with a serious expression.

Namgung Hyeok nodded as if agreeing with his words.

“You’re certainly right. It’s uncertain how the two forces that got scared in advance will act. But there’s one thing that’s certain.”

“What is that?”

“Even if they do intervene, they’ll only intervene in the latter part of the war. Until then, they’ll desperately hope for us and Makriseoga to exhaust each other as much as possible.”

“Haha. That’s right. From their perspective, both us and them would seem like enemies equally.”

Ho Young said with hearty laughter.

Namgung Hyeok looked around the assembly and spoke.

“So our goal is to crush Makriseoga in one blow before they have time to intervene. Originally, a surprise attack would be best for that, but…”

“If we did such a thing without declaring war in a conflict between forces, we’d likely be branded as a public enemy. It would be better to announce it to the surroundings first.”

“Right. And if we do that, instead of giving up the advantage of surprise, we also get the effect of blocking external intervention. So other forces won’t be able to easily interfere unless it goes to the very end.”

“Then who will you send as a messenger?”

Baek Ya, the leader of the Fire Sword faction, asked cautiously.

So Geomlip raised his hand in response.

“Let Yeon and I go.”

“Will that be alright?”

“Hehe. Lord, don’t you trust our abilities?”

“I misspoke. I’m counting on you.”

Namgung Hyeok readily accepted.

Soon he brought ink and brush to write a declaration of war and handed it to the two.

“Then we’ll be going.”

So Geomlip and So Yeon, who stored the paper in a message tube, departed for Makriseoga.

Maeng Seungji, watching them leave, asked cautiously.

“Lord. Will this be alright? Even though they’re messengers, if you only sent two and Makriseoga tries to kill them…”

“Then Makriseoga would collapse before even waging war.”

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and dispelled his worry.

“Trust the two guardians. The So siblings are stronger than anyone I know. They will safely carry out their mission and return.”

Strong trust dwelled in his eyes.

“Without fail.”

* * *

A few days later.

The two who arrived at Makriseoga read the declaration of war in the meeting hall where Makriseoga’s leadership was located.

“…Therefore, we declare war on you. If you wish to retract the declaration of war, pay thirty thousand taels of silver as compensation.”

Bang!

As soon as the words ended, a fierce sound echoed.

It was the sound of Makriseoga’s head, Makri Jesin, angrily striking the armrest with his fist.

He glared at the two without hiding his anger.

“Declaration of war? This isn’t even a joke… Has your sect leader lost his mind?”

“Don’t insult our master. If you hadn’t attacked first, this wouldn’t have happened, would it?”

“Shut up! How dare a mere messenger run your mouth so freely!”

Rumble!

Tremendous killing intent emanating from Makri Jesin pressed down on the two.

But neither So Geomlip nor So Yeon was someone who would be frightened.

Both raised their auras and pushed back against Makri Jesin’s killing intent.

‘What!?’

Makri Jesin forgot his anger and was momentarily shocked.

The aura emanating from them was by no means inferior to his own.

“You two… you’re not ordinary messengers.”

“We are merely followers who serve our lord.”

So Geomlip said this while withdrawing his aura.

Makri Jesin looked at the two with a complicated expression.

“…I’ll take some time to think. I’ll give you an answer, so wait outside.”

“Please come this way.”

At Makri Jesin’s signal, one of his retainers guided the two outside and had them leave the meeting hall.

Now only Makriseoga’s retainers remained.

Makri Jesin asked them in a serious tone.

“What should we do now? Anyone with an opinion, speak up.”

“W-wouldn’t it be better to avoid war for now?”

One of Makriseoga’s senior members said cautiously.

Makri Jesin gestured for him to continue.

“Currently, the main house is already conducting war with Sado Region. They’re attacking the main house for unknown reasons and show no signs of stopping. Already thirty percent of the southern forces have been deployed there.”

“So war with Seonghwa Sect would be wrong?”

“Rather than wrong, it would be better to postpone it for now. Of course, we would have the advantage in military strength, but fighting on two fronts is more burdensome than one might think…”

“What nonsense! Why are you saying such cowardly things!”

But at that moment, another senior member struck the table hard and spoke.

He looked at Makri Jesin with a fierce expression and said.

“Family Head! If we pay compensation and retreat from here, everyone in Jiangsu Province will mock and look down on our Makriseoga. Should the Main House truly accept such a future while enduring humiliation?”

“Right!”

“Retreating here is absolutely unthinkable!”

Several Senior Members agreed with his passionate outcry.

Gaining courage from this, the Senior Member who advocated for war spoke in an even fiercer tone.

“I’ll personally handle persuading the Evil Path Alliance. If we can stop their offensive and secure support from the Blood Heaven Sect, Seonghwa Sect won’t be a match for the Main House. No, I’ll make sure of it!”

“Hmm.”

Makri Jesin fell into thought for a moment.

Naturally, his true feelings were that he didn’t want to submit to Seonghwa Sect either.

Moreover, Seonghwa Sect was historically a sect that stood in opposition to the Blood Heaven Sect.

For Makriseoga, which was one of the Blood Heaven Sect’s branches, it was a place that absolutely had to be eliminated. So it was right to suppress them before they grew any stronger.

Finally, he made his decision.

“Good! I’ll accept the declaration of war!”

Thump!

He stood up from his seat and shouted.

“Makri Hwang! Leave immediately and somehow persuade the Evil Path Alliance to end the war. Since you were so confident, you can naturally do it, right?”

“Of course!”

“Good. Magli Won! You take the Military Force right now and go outside to kill those two bastards. This will be sufficient as our answer to their declaration of war.”

“You mean kill the ones who came as messengers?”

“They’re clearly not ordinary people. If we let them return as they are, they’ll become a source of trouble that will plague the Main House later. So we’ll kill them here and now.”

“I’ll follow your orders.”

“Everyone else prepare for war! Contact each Branch Office throughout Jiangsu Province and gather troops! We’ll crush them in a single battle!”

“We receive the Family Head’s command!”

The atmosphere in the Meeting Hall heated up intensely.

Makri Jesin looked at the map with fierce eyes.

Now that war was decided, it was time to devise strategy.

* * *

At the same time.

“Their answer is taking a while.”

The siblings So Geomlip and So Yeon had been guided to a Guest Room and were leisurely chatting.

Tea and refreshments were set before them, but they hadn’t touched them. They were concerned there might be poison in them.

“They’ll accept it after all, won’t they?”

“For the sake of their pride, they can’t help but accept.”

“Hehe. If they just swallowed their pride a little, they could live longer.”

“If there were people who knew what kind of person our Lord is, they would have done so. But this place is far from the Battlefield, isn’t it.”

“That’s true.”

While they were talking.

The sound of many footsteps could be heard from outside.

Clatter clatter!

“Brother. It seems like that’s it, doesn’t it?”

“Yes. It seems like that’s it.”

The siblings looked at each other and chuckled.

Soon.

Crash!

A group of warriors broke down the door of the Room assigned to the siblings and burst in.

They were gripping their weapons with murderous aura and presence.

They looked ready to slaughter the two people inside immediately.

However.

“Die…”

Kwaaaaang!

The warrior who was trying to shout something had his upper body completely disappear.

It was as if he had been hit head-on by artillery fire. Everyone was startled and stared at the scene.

“I expected it, but since they’re coming in exactly as expected, this is refreshing in its own way, isn’t it?”

“Haha. Indeed it is.”

Swish swish swish slash!

But there was no time for that.

So Geomlip’s spear, which had leaped forward, instantly cut down the warriors blocking the path.

Five warriors died without even being able to scream.

And beside him, an arrow with artillery-like power was fired once again.

Kwaaaaang!

So Yeon’s Devastating Technique that tore apart everything blocking the front.

The two people penetrated through the gap created this way.

“C-catch them!”

“Don’t let them escape!”

The Makrise Family Warriors who belatedly came to their senses blocked the siblings.

So Geomlip smiled broadly at this and thrust his spear with all his might.

Kwa kwa kwa kwa bang!

The whirlwind that burst from the spear tip tore apart the warriors blocking their front.

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