The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 111

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 111

“Jeomchang Sect…”

Jeomchang Sect was a Taoist sect based in Yunnan, proudly occupying one of the positions among the Nine Sects and One Alliance as a major sect.

Their power was no less than the Namgung Family at its peak.

But at the same time, they were also people who rarely left Jeomchang Mountain unless absolutely necessary.

As a Taoist sect, they prioritized their own cultivation and lived somewhat removed from the secular world.

‘But people from such a Jeomchang Sect have come.’

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes gleamed.

Heo Jin showed a slightly troubled expression, but soon composed himself and gave orders.

“Guide them. I’ll go meet them directly right now. Sect Leader, please rest comfortably.”

“If it’s alright, may I come along as well?”

“Pardon?”

“I’m personally curious about what kind of people the Taoists of Jeomchang Sect are. Also, I want to know what purpose brought them here.”

Jeomchang Sect, which had remained still when the Hwajung faction was in crisis, was only now approaching?

Something smelled suspicious.

So Namgung Hyeok wanted to join the meeting with them.

Heo Jin pondered for a moment, then nodded.

“Understood. Please come with me.”

“Thank you.”

The two followed the guidance of a Hwajung faction executive toward the reception room.

There, a middle-aged Taoist with graying hair and five young men who seemed to have accompanied him were waiting.

When Heo Jin appeared, the middle-aged Taoist politely offered a greeting.

“You must be Merchant Leader Heo. Nice to meet you. I am Eom Ho, an elder of Jeomchang Sect.”

“I’m Heo Jin. And this person is…”

“I’m Namgung Hyeok, Sect Leader of Seonghwa Sect. It’s an honor to meet the Taoists of Jeomchang Sect.”

“…!”

He could feel Eom Ho and the Jeomchang Sect warriors who accompanied him becoming flustered.

Since a young man who suddenly appeared had introduced himself as the Seonghwa Sect Leader.

However, Eom Ho didn’t show excessive agitation.

He smiled broadly toward Namgung Hyeok and said.

“I never expected to meet the renowned Seonghwa Sect Leader here. Nice to meet you.”

“I’m pleased to meet you as well. But what brings the Taoists of Jeomchang Sect to this place?”

“We have business with Merchant Leader Heo, so we had no choice but to visit like this.”

“What kind of business do you have with a mere merchant like me?”

When Heo Jin asked cautiously, Eom Ho smiled and said.

“We heard that you’ve been having difficulties recently. We heard that an evil faction sect called Thunder Sword Gate has been interfering with Hwajung Trading Company’s business.”

“…”

“So our Jeomchang Sect wants to offer help. We might not have known if we were completely unaware, but we can’t stand by and watch such an excellent trading company as Hwajung Trading Company being bullied by a wicked evil faction sect. So…”

“First, I’d like to say thank you for worrying about a trading company like ours.”

Heo Jin interrupted the other party’s words and spoke in a quiet voice.

“However, it seems we won’t need Jeomchang Sect’s help. Hehe, there’s no need for that anymore.”

“No need for that anymore?”

Eom Ho asked in a surprised voice. It was Namgung Hyeok who answered.

“It seems the people of Jeomchang Sect are a bit late with the news.”

“What do you mean…”

“Thunder Sword Gate has been destroyed. To be precise, we destroyed them. Because those bastards dared to raise their blades toward a trading company that’s working with our Seonghwa Sect.”

“…!”

Eom Ho’s eyes widened. Because those words could only mean one thing.

“Don’t tell me Hwajung Trading Company has gone under Seonghwa Sect?”

“The expression ‘gone under’ is a bit inappropriate. We simply reunited forces that were originally one in the past. But well…”

Namgung Hyeok continued with a broad smile.

“As I mentioned earlier, it’s true that Seonghwa Sect and Hwajung Trading Company have become one. We’re bound together as tightly as a blood alliance.”

“…!”

Shock appeared on the faces of Eom Ho and the other Jeomchang Sect disciples.

Judging by their reaction, they really didn’t know.

‘We even declared not long ago that Hwajung Trading Company was within our sphere of influence.’

Was it because they were holed up in Jeomchang Mountain?

The Jeomchang Sect disciples were far too late with the news.

They exchanged glances with each other with complicated eyes.

They were probably having some conversation through telepathic communication.

As if they had organized their opinions, Eom Ho spoke as the representative again.

“I see. We almost committed a great discourtesy. So the threat from Thunder Sword Gate has completely disappeared?”

“Hehe. That’s right. As I mentioned, the sect called Thunder Sword Gate itself has disappeared now.”

“B-but their power was no ordinary matter… Ah, did the Seonghwa Sect Leader bring the disciples of Seonghwa Sect all the way here?”

“Only three people including myself came to this place. That was sufficient.”

“You destroyed Thunder Sword Gate with just three people?!”

“They only had numbers, but the sect lacked substance more than expected. Once we eliminated the leader, everyone lost their fighting spirit.”

“My word…”

The Jeomchang Sect people looked as if they’d seen a ghost.

Especially Eom Ho’s expression was shock itself.

‘They destroyed Thunder Sword Gate with just three people?’

Of course, they would have had help from Hwajung Trading Company, but honestly, that was close to impossible.

Because Thunder Sword Gate’s sect leader Im Seongmin was a master of the Harmony Realm, and his subordinates also possessed power that surpassed ordinary evil faction forces.

That’s why they had planned to drive them out using Jeomchang Sect’s influence rather than fighting directly…

Not simply driving them out, but taking the sect leader’s head and completely destroying the sect itself?

‘If it’s true, it’s truly terrifying.’

And no matter how he thought about it, the probability of that being a lie was low.

No matter how much someone liked to bluff, they wouldn’t lie about something that could be investigated immediately after leaving this place.

‘Seonghwa Sect…’

Eom Ho briefly closed his eyes and recalled records about Seonghwa Sect.

When the power of the Nine Sects and One Alliance and Ten Great Families was weaker than now, a force with terrifying power that commanded the Murim.

But they disappeared into the back alleys of history due to the Evil Sect War.

Because the contemporary Blood Heaven Cult and Four Directions Divine Cult formed an alliance and mutually destroyed each other with Seonghwa Sect.

Naturally, that force was divided into small pieces and scattered throughout the Central Plains.

So even when a force claiming to be descendants of Seonghwa Sect appeared, they didn’t pay much attention…

‘Perhaps it might be a much more dangerous place than expected.’

Eom Ho thought so and opened his eyes.

However, he didn’t reveal his thoughts outwardly. There was no need to voice such thoughts and invite hostility.

‘I can clearly see what you’re thinking.’

Of course, Namgung Hyeok could roughly guess what Eom Ho and the other Jeomchang Sect people were thinking.

“Hmm, this has become somewhat embarrassing. You came all the way from Jeomchang Mountain to help our trading company.”

Heo Jin said this as if feeling awkward.

Eom Ho answered with a faint smile.

“Not at all. Rather, it’s good that Hwajung Trading Company’s problems have been properly resolved. However, we need something from Hwajung Trading Company, so could we possibly make a trade?”

“Of course. Please tell us anything.”

Heo Jin answered with a smile.

Jeomchang Sect’s original plan was probably to solve Thunder Sword Gate’s problem, create a debt of gratitude, then arrange trades for free or at cheap prices.

But since that became impossible, they seemed to be thinking of just making a regular trade.

In any case, Heo Jin had no reason to decline.

“What do you need?”

“Our sect would like to purchase the Fire Essence that Hwajeong Trading Company possesses.”

“What quantity are you considering?”

“Roughly fifty pieces of low-grade quality, twenty pieces of mid-grade quality, and about five pieces of high-grade quality.”

“Hmm. That’s quite a substantial amount. I’m sorry, but our trading company doesn’t currently have that many spiritual medicines in stock.”

“Ah, of course I wasn’t asking for everything at once. We simply wanted to establish trade relations with Hwajeong Trading Company. You can provide the spiritual medicines in installments.”

“In that case, I understand. However, the payment will be quite substantial…”

“Of course we’ll pay properly. Though we also have our circumstances, so we can’t provide everything at once either.”

Heo Jin and Eom Ho skillfully exchanged conversation. Namgung Hyeok quietly watched them before turning his gaze away.

At the end of where he was looking were five young men who had come with Eom Ho.

Each one emanated considerable presence, suggesting they had brought quite skilled practitioners.

However.

‘Hmm?’

Their gazes were quite intense.

Rather than hostility… their eyes seemed filled with competitive spirit.

Since they were of similar age and he was gaining fame as the leader of a sect, they seemed to be showing interest.

Perhaps noticing those gazes, Eom Ho asked a disciple standing beside him.

“Ri. What’s the matter?”

“Well… there’s something I’d like to propose to the Seonghwa Sect Leader over there.”

“A proposal?”

Eom Ho asked back in confusion.

But Namgung Hyeok responded first.

“Please speak.”

“Would you please spar with me? As a fellow swordsman, I’d like to witness the sword techniques of the Seonghwa Sect Leader, who gained fame under the name Flame Dragon.”

“…!”

Eom Ho shouted with a shocked expression.

“You fool! Sagong Ri! What rudeness is this! To suddenly request a martial duel in such a setting…”

“It’s fine, Elder Eom. Isn’t it a warrior’s nature for blood to boil when seeing a martial artist of similar age?”

Namgung Hyeok soothed Eom Ho with a gentle voice.

He looked at the young man called Sagong Ri and asked.

“Do you truly wish to have a martial duel with me?”

“Yes. If it wouldn’t be discourteous, please accept my request.”

“Haha. For a Taoist, you’re quite belligerent.”

Namgung Hyeok readily nodded.

“Young master, I accept your proposal.”

“Really? Then…!”

Sagong Ri was about to shout something with a bright smile.

But Namgung Hyeok beat him to it.

“However, I have a proposal to make first regarding the martial duel.”

“A proposal?”

“It’s nothing major.”

Sagong Ri and everyone else looked at Namgung Hyeok with puzzled expressions.

Namgung Hyeok smiled broadly and pointed to the four warriors standing beside Sagong Ri.

“Since we’re going to have a martial duel anyway, how about doing it with all of you?”

“Excuse me? What do you mean…”

“It’s not just Young Master Sagong, but the other young masters beside you also seem eager to spar with me. If that’s the case, rather than wasting time, let’s resolve it all at once. That would be more convenient and better, wouldn’t it?”

“So, what you’re saying is…”

“You’re probably thinking correctly.”

Namgung Hyeok said with a slight smile.

“I’m telling all of you to come at me at once.”

“…!”

The eyes of Sagong Ri and the other Jeomchang Sect members widened in shock.

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