The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 110

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 110

Namgung Hyeok and his party boldly moved toward Thunder Sword Gate.

“You, what are you all… Gaaah!”

He instantly cut down the Gate Guard who was guarding the entrance. Namgung Hyeok held up Im Seongmin’s severed head that he had brought in advance and shouted.

“Your leader is already dead! I’ll give you one moment to surrender!”

“…!”

The Thunder Sword Gate disciples who came out wondering what was happening stirred restlessly.

That was unmistakably Im Seongmin’s head. But to say such words meant…

‘The, the sect leader really was defeated!’

‘This is terrible!’

They exchanged glances with each other.

The enemy’s numbers were merely around fifty.

In comparison, there were over three hundred disciples waiting inside, but…

‘The problem is we don’t know how many masters are on their side.’

Killing Im Seongmin, a Harmony Realm master, clearly meant there was a master of the same Harmony Realm among them.

Then those remaining couldn’t face them.

In the end.

“We, we surrender!”

Those who were quick-witted immediately threw down their weapons and surrendered.

Namgung Hyeok gestured toward the Hwajung faction members behind him. Soon they came forward with sturdy binding rope and began tying up those who had surrendered.

Their number was roughly half – about one hundred fifty.

“Die!”

But not everyone surrendered obediently.

Several pretended to come surrender while swinging their swords.

Namgung Hyeok blocked all attacks as if he had expected this and cut down the enemies’ necks. It happened so quickly that everyone couldn’t react.

“Cr, crazy!”

“He’s a master!”

Only then could they understand who had killed Im Seongmin, who had taken the elite forces with him.

That person was none other than Namgung Hyeok. Fear instantly appeared on everyone’s faces.

“R, run!”

“Aaaaaaah!”

Therefore, those attempting to flee appeared one after another.

But they couldn’t escape as they pleased. Ho Young and Lee Cheolgun, who had positioned themselves at the rear, cut down each fleeing person.

A moment later.

“One moment has passed.”

Namgung Hyeok had those who surrendered move toward his allies and stepped forward with his Azure Heaven Sword.

“We, we surrender!”

“Pl, please spare… Guhk!”

“It’s already too late.”

After saying that, he began cutting down all those who hadn’t surrendered and were still resisting. Ho Young and Lee Cheolgun followed behind Namgung Hyeok.

The three could cut down the remaining enemies in an instant.

“Thunder Sword Gate is now finished.”

Namgung Hyeok said this and launched a slashing strike toward the signboard at the entrance.

Crack!

The signboard, cut by the sharp sword, fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. Onlookers who were watching wondered what was happening and were shocked.

They never imagined Thunder Sword Gate would be destroyed so easily. In contrast, Namgung Hyeok was calm.

He grabbed the collar of someone among the prisoners who held a fairly high position and asked.

“You there. Guide us inside. We’ll start with the sect leader’s office first.”

Having said that, Namgung Hyeok was able to tour throughout the interior of Thunder Sword Gate.

The amount of silver taels obtained was tens of thousands.

Considering the businesses Thunder Sword Gate managed, treasures that couldn’t be immediately converted to money, and various weapons, what they gained was even more.

Namgung Hyeok had the Hwajung faction members carry the war spoils and returned to the trading company.

Heo Jin, with his mouth agape, welcomed him.

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The Trading Company Leader’s Office.

“I’ve kept my promise.”

Namgung Hyeok said to Heo Jin.

“Thunder Sword Gate, which was troubling Hwajung Trading Company, no longer exists. And I’ve deeply engraved the name of Seonghwa Sect in the hearts of the surrounding sects. No other bastards will appear to cause trouble anymore.”

Namgung Hyeok had conducted this affair more cruelly than necessary.

This wasn’t because his nature was cruel, but to instill fear in the surroundings.

The fear gained by showing overwhelming power and violence.

This would serve as a great warning to others who might be eyeing Hwajung Trading Company wondering if there was anything to gain.

At least for a while, sects like Thunder Sword Gate wouldn’t appear.

So now it was time for Heo Jin to keep his promise with Namgung Hyeok.

Thud.

Heo Jin rose from his seat and carefully knelt down.

“Yes. From now on, the Hwajung faction will devote their loyalty to Seonghwa Sect.”

“Please rise and sit.”

Namgung Hyeok’s tone changed.

Heo Jin stood up according to Namgung Hyeok’s words. He carefully sat back down.

“Then from now on, can I consider that some members of the Hwajung faction will join Seonghwa Sect?”

“Yes. As promised, I’ll send my grandson. He’s a clever child, so he’ll be able to lead the faction members well even there.”

“Your grandson. I look forward to it.”

“I’ll call him immediately. Is anyone there! Someone go and bring Heo Un!”

Soon a handsome young man around Namgung Hyeok’s age appeared.

He knelt on one knee before Namgung Hyeok and performed a cupped fist salute.

“Heo Un of the Hwajung faction greets the master of Sacred Fire.”

“I am Namgung Hyeok. You must have heard a rough explanation of the situation?”

“Yes. Please allow our Hwajung faction to serve Seonghwa Sect.”

“Of course, it’s something I’d welcome. Please take care of things from now on.”

Namgung Hyeok nodded with a pleased expression.

Heo Jin continued speaking as if this wasn’t the end.

“In addition, I’ll offer the manufacturing method of Fire Crystals and all the Fire Crystals created so far. Especially the highest-grade Fire Crystals will be helpful to the sect leader as well.”

“Weren’t Fire Crystals only available up to high-grade?”

“Among high-grade ones, those treated as the highest grade are called supreme Fire Crystals. Taking them allows one to gain internal energy equivalent to nearly twenty years.”

“Twenty years.”

This was an incredible treasure worth hundreds of gold taels.

In Murim, when spiritual medicine that grants twenty years of internal energy appears, bloodbaths occur.

But to offer such a thing was surprising.

“Are you really okay with giving me such a thing?”

“I and the Hwajung faction have already decided to serve the Seonghwa Sect leader as our lord. So for our lord’s sake, this much isn’t precious. Moreover…”

Heo Jin smiled broadly and continued.

“The stronger our lord becomes, the higher our status rises, doesn’t it? Thinking about it that way, this isn’t simply a gift but an investment.”

“Indeed.”

Namgung Hyeok smiled with satisfaction.

When the other party was being like this, not accepting would also be rude.

“I shall gratefully accept.”

“Also, I shall teach you the secret technique of the Hwajeong Faction.”

“Secret technique?”

“Yes. It is the skill of creating fire essence within the body, making it like another dantian similar to a spirit beast’s inner core. This is why the Hwajeong Faction came to be called the Hwajeong Faction.”

“Hooh.”

He seemed to recall seeing such records before.

The Hwajeong Faction didn’t possess powerful swordsmanship or blade techniques like the Fire Sword Faction or Flame Blade Faction, but their fire power was trained through special methods and was said to be the best among all factions.

If that method was fire essence, it made sense. Namgung Hyeok immediately nodded.

There was no reason to refuse. Namgung Hyeok immediately memorized the method and incantations that Heo Jin taught him.

“Creating fire essence is quite a difficult process, so I shall help you.”

“I’ll ask for your assistance.”

He followed Heo Jin into the secret chamber of Hwajung Trading Company. Before creating fire essence in his stomach, Namgung Hyeok chewed and swallowed the Supreme Grade Fire Essence Pill as it was.

Hot fire energy flowed from his throat into his stomach.

Namgung Hyeok sat cross-legged and closed his eyes. All his mental power concentrated within his body.

‘The mind has no fixed form , therefore the mind is no different from flame .’

The first thing he recalled was the first incantation of the Sacred Fire Divine Art.

Accordingly, the internal energy sleeping throughout his body stirred.

It was precisely the energy of Sacred Fire that Namgung Hyeok had been learning.

The Sacred Fire energy that rose up began to devour the energy of the Supreme Grade Fire Essence Pill.

Normally, absorbing the fire essence energy like this would have been the end, but…

“Concentrate.”

Now was not the time.

“Follow the guidance of my voice to create fire essence within your body.”

Namgung Hyeok gradually formed the energy he had obtained next to his dantian.

His lower abdomen grew hot as the scorching energy gathered.

Even while sweating, he never lost his concentration. The Sacred Fire energy combined and scattered repeatedly, taking shape.

‘…’

How many times did he repeat the same process?

A small orb composed of pure fire energy came into being.

Namgung Hyeok realized that this was precisely fire essence. The fire energy absorbed from the spiritual medicine had met Sacred Fire to create form, generating fire essence.

“Phew.”

Upon realizing this, Namgung Hyeok let out a deep sigh.

His entire body was already drenched in sweat, his clothes completely soaked.

Seeing this, Heo Jin realized that Namgung Hyeok had succeeded and bowed his head.

“Congratulations on your great achievement.”

“Thank you for your help.”

Namgung Hyeok said this and tried sensing the newly formed inner core in his stomach, the fire essence.

‘The speed of drawing up Sacred Fire energy has definitely increased.’

Moreover, the absolute amount of Sacred Fire he could wield at once had also increased. With this much, he wouldn’t be pushed back in battles of internal energy even against considerable opponents.

‘As explained, it’s like the inner cores that spirit beasts are said to possess.’

The difference would be that fire essence is an inner core possessed by humans?

Since it was artificially created using the spiritual medicine fire essence. Namgung Hyeok rose from his seat and tried activating Sacred Fire.

Whoosh!</

Powerful energy incomparable to before surged throughout his body. Heo Jin stared blankly at this sight.

‘Honestly, I thought it would take several attempts to create…’

Creating the artificial inner core fire essence was that difficult a task.

But Namgung Hyeok had created fire essence in just one attempt, as if mocking his expectations. It was truly the exceptional nature befitting the leader of Seonghwa Sect.

‘With this person, we might truly be able to restore the former glory of Seonghwa Sect.’

Heo Jin felt a corner of his heart swelling with emotion.

It was the joy of an old man who remembered the past Seonghwa Sect. Originally, he had been reluctant about participating in rebuilding Seonghwa Sect, but seeing this, his thoughts had changed.

‘I must somehow secure a position in the new Seonghwa Sect.’

Otherwise, the Hwajeong Faction itself might be completely pushed out by other factions.

Heo Jin loved this Hwajeong Faction he belonged to.

Therefore, such a thing must never happen.

“I shall select the children to dispatch to Seonghwa Sect. In the meantime, Sect Leader, please rest comfortably.”

“Isn’t there anything more I can help with?”

“Just dealing with Thunder Sword Gate has already provided more than enough help. I cannot ask for anything more.”

“Still, if there’s anything you need, please tell me immediately. I’ll help.”

“Your words alone are enough, thank you.”

The two men came outside while chatting amicably.

“Merchant Leader.”

However, there was someone waiting for them. It was a warrior who held quite a high position within the Hwajeong Faction.

“What’s the matter?”

Heo Jin sensed that something had happened and asked in a sharp voice. The warrior who made the report bowed his head and continued speaking.

“Distinguished guests have come to our trading company requesting to meet with the Merchant Leader. What should we do?”

“Distinguished guests?”

“Yes.”

Interest appeared in Namgung Hyeok’s expression upon hearing the following words.

“They are guests from the Spear Point Sect.”

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