The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 122

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 122

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone stirred at the mention of a request to participate in the Black Dragon Society’s subjugation.

 

Namgung Hyeok didn’t stop them for a moment and left them be.

 

He was giving everyone time to organize their thoughts.

 

“The Black Dragon Society? Are you saying the Martial Alliance wants to eliminate the Black Dragon Society?”

 

“Why now when they’ve left them alone until now…?”

 

“Well, it’s not bad news. The Black Dragon Society has been a troublesome enemy for us too.”

 

“The question is when and how much help we should provide…”

 

“Was there a specific support request proposal?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded.

 

“When the Martial Alliance attacks the Black Dragon Society’s main headquarters in Chongqing, they want us to attack Guizhou through Hunan.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“What do you think, Lord?”

 

“I’m thinking of accepting it.”

 

Namgung Hyeok spoke calmly.

 

“The Black Dragon Society was originally a force that opposed us, and they’re parasites who live off the backs of innocent people. They were already annoying, so it would be good to eliminate them with this opportunity.”

 

“However, there are considerable problems with doing so.”

 

So Geomlip, who had been listening to the discussion, spoke with a troubled expression.

 

“Speak.”

 

“Yes. First, it would be difficult for us to project our forces all the way to Guizhou or Hunan regions. We could do it, but since we have no connections there, it would be quite difficult.”

 

“And?”

 

“While we’re conquering that place, we might be invaded by other enemies. Don’t you all know? There are many who are currently watching our main sect.”

 

Many people nodded at So Geomlip’s words.

 

However, Namgung Hyeok spoke calmly.

 

“I know well what you’re worried about. So I’ll leave most of our forces in Jiangsu and go.”

 

“Then you’re saying you’ll only send a small force?”

 

“Yes. But if I go personally, the Martial Alliance side won’t be able to say anything. I’m thinking of about two hundred troops.”

 

In addition to attacking the Black Dragon Society, that number was just right to prevent any potential threats.

 

With that many, they could respond flexibly even if attacked along the way.

 

So Geomlip pondered for a moment, then nodded. It was a reaction showing he would accept it as reasonable.

 

“If that is Lord’s will, I will follow.”

 

“Good. Instead, I’ll take several executives with me. Ho Young, So Geomlip, So Yeon, Baek Ya, and Lee Cheolgun – these five will march out with me.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“We accept your command!”

 

The executives who were to go together didn’t decline.

 

Namgung Hyeok looked at the map again and spoke.

 

“Then we’ll depart as soon as preparations are ready. Everyone rest until I call you again.”

 

“Understood.”

 

“How do you plan to travel?”

 

“We’ll go to Hubei through the waterway, then head south to Hunan. That way we’ll be fast and won’t get involved in unnecessary conflicts.”

 

“I think that would be good too.”

 

“Good. Then it’s decided.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said this and dismissed the executives.

 

Left alone, he closed his eyes for a moment and fell into thought.

 

‘The Black Dragon Society…’

 

He had thought he would clash with this organization someday, but he didn’t know he would fight them like this.

 

‘Well, it doesn’t matter.’

 

It was an organization that had to disappear anyway to expand influence to the Western Region.

 

He had personally clashed with them several times too.

 

‘This will be interesting.’

 

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and stood up from his seat.

 

He didn’t know what the Martial Alliance’s ulterior motives were in asking for help attacking the Black Dragon Society, but one thing was certain.

 

‘The Black Dragon Society bastards are finished.’

 

They would now taste how hot the flames of Sacred Fire could be.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

Their preparations were quickly finished.

 

The carefully selected two hundred elite departed at dawn before the sun had even risen.

 

The Yangtze River was foggy and dark enough that they couldn’t see ahead, but it didn’t matter.

 

There weren’t any particular reefs or such things in this area.

 

How many days had passed like this?

 

Namgung Hyeok was able to arrive at his destination, Wuhan in Hubei Province.

 

They could have immediately turned their boat route to travel to Dongting Lake in Hunan, but they didn’t.

 

They disembarked first and moved toward the Martial Alliance.

 

“This place is the Martial Alliance.”

 

Those who were seeing the Martial Alliance for the first time let out exclamations of admiration.

 

The place had a very splendid appearance from the outside, perfectly fitting the description of being the heart of orthodox Murim.

 

And how elite each of the visible warriors was.

 

There seemed to be at least several thousand such people.

 

If this was the permanent staff, the actual number of personnel they could mobilize would be much greater.

 

“Haha. It’s been a long time. Have you been well?”

 

“I pay my respects to the Alliance Leader.”

 

While others were admiring, Namgung Hyeok was meeting with Dokgo Ryong.

 

This was because Dokgo Ryong had personally come out to greet Namgung Hyeok.

 

They simply enjoyed tea and refreshments while having a conversation.

 

“I knew you would become such a big shot. Well, even considering that, it seems quite fast.”

 

“I’m not yet at a level that could be called a big shot.”

 

“Haha. If we don’t call the hegemon of Jiangsu Province a big shot, then who would we call a big shot? Have confidence. You’re a big shot that anyone would acknowledge.”

 

Dokgo Ryong’s eyes held sincerity as he spoke.

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded.

 

“First, could you explain what this is about?”

 

“You mean the Black Dragon Society subjugation?”

 

“Yes. It’s actually a bit hard to understand why you’re subjugating them now.”

 

“Well, of course there’s a reason. Though you might be a bit disappointed when you hear it.”

 

“Please tell me.”

 

“It’s simple. The Heavenly Demon Divine Cult has backed the Black Dragon Society. They’re trying to advance into the Central Plains using the Black Dragon Society as a stepping stone. We’re trying to prevent that in advance.”

 

“The Heavenly Demon Divine Cult…”

 

This was quite important information.

 

If the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult was involved, there was a high possibility that the Black Dragon Society’s power was much greater than known.

 

“So you’re trying to borrow our help.”

 

“Yes. With the Sacred Fire Sect’s elite, even if they try to resist, you could sweep them away splendidly. Of course, don’t worry that we’re only sending you. We’ll also send support troops from our side.”

 

“You mean you’ll merge Martial Alliance forces?”

 

“Yes. The north is our territory so there are many forces to help, but the south isn’t like that. So some of the Alliance’s subjugation forces decided to focus on the south.”

 

“How many troops would that be?”

 

“Three hundred.”

 

“That’s not such a large number.”

 

“That’s right. But friends worthy of being called elite will be going. In that case, they at least won’t do anything to hold you back.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded.

 

He had originally planned to finish everything with a force of two hundred men.

 

But since they were offering three hundred men in support, there was no reason to refuse.

 

“Good. Then let’s proceed that way.”

 

“I’m counting on you.”

 

Dokgo Ryong answered with a serious expression.

 

Namgung Hyeok replenished supplies again in Wuhan and headed south directly to Hunan.

 

His target was Yueyang.

 

It was a city adjacent to Dongting Lake.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

Some time later.

 

“Flame Dragon Namgung Hyeok is coming this way leading troops?”

 

The Black Dragon Society warriors who received the news were greatly agitated.

 

This was because the news of Namgung Hyeok’s attacks had been that shocking.

 

Since they were originally from the Black Dragon Society, they had all heard about what Namgung Hyeok had done against the Black Dragon Society.

 

“Damn it. Of all people, that vicious bastard has to come…”

 

“Why is someone who isn’t even affiliated with the Martial Alliance coming?”

 

“Obviously it’s because he joined hands with the Martial Alliance! Damn it. Should we withdraw our forces?”

 

They were currently positioned and waiting to sweep away the Martial Alliance forces heading south.

 

Normally they would never try to fight…

 

But now that the masters had joined them, they thought it might be worth trying once.

 

However, if Namgung Hyeok and the Seonghwa Sect got involved here, the story would be different.

 

“What should we do about this…”

 

While they were pondering this.

 

“Namgung Hyeok? Has someone from the Namgung Family Estate come?”

 

The Akyang Branch Leader of the Black Dragon Society looked at the middle-aged man approaching him with a surprised expression.

 

His identity was a master sent by the Black Dragon Society, no, the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult, and their secret weapon.

 

He was also someone the Akyang Branch Leader could never treat carelessly.

 

“Si-similar, but a bit different. Currently Namgung Hyeok has become independent from the Namgung Family Estate and created his own individual force.”

 

“Hmm. I’d like to hear the details.”

 

Perhaps because he was unfamiliar with the affairs of the Central Plains Martial World, the middle-aged man requested an explanation.

 

The Akyang Branch Leader began spilling all the information he knew.

 

Then the middle-aged man smiled wickedly.

 

“Seonghwa Sect…”

 

“Do you know of them?”

 

“I had heard that such fellows existed in the Central Plains Martial World in the past. And I also know where their roots lie.”

 

“…!”

 

“But that’s not an important story right now. What’s important is that their descendant is coming to hunt us down.”

 

The middle-aged man looked at the Akyang Branch Leader and his subordinates, lost in thought.

 

Then he spoke with a sinister smile.

 

“Good. It’s decided. We kill him right here.”

 

“Are you serious?!”

 

“If we leave him alone, he’ll definitely interfere with our cult’s great undertaking in the future. It would be wise to cut the sprout now while he hasn’t grown yet.”

 

The middle-aged man said this and chuckled.

 

“From your perspective, it’s good that your enemy dies, isn’t it? There doesn’t seem to be any reason to be so surprised.”

 

“Of-of course that’s true, but we don’t know how to kill him…”

 

“Since his true strength is unknown, we’ll definitely need to be cautious.”

 

The middle-aged man’s eyes sharpened as he spoke.

 

“But that doesn’t mean we need to be afraid. We’ve never let our prey escape.”

 

The middle-aged man commanded in a cold voice.

 

“Send a message to the water bandits of Dongting Lake. Tell them to join us if they want to kill Namgung Hyeok.”

 

“…!”

 

“According to what you said, the water bandits of the Yangtze River downstream were completely wiped out by him recently, right? Then they’ll definitely take this bait. Hehe. We just need to use them as meat shields.”

 

No matter how strong Namgung Hyeok was, he couldn’t handle all the water bandits of Dongting Lake.

 

They would just need to wait until the enemy was exhausted and prepare to hunt.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

Namgung Hyeok, who had departed by boat from Wuhan, looked at the scenery of Dongting Lake spreading out in the distance from the ship.

 

Perhaps because the weather was good, the view was completely clear without any obstructions. Perfect conditions to notice if any enemies approached.

 

“You’ve been doing that continuously since earlier, why don’t you rest a bit?”

 

Lee Cheolgun, who had come out to the deck, said to Namgung Hyeok.

 

But Namgung Hyeok firmly shook his head.

 

“It’s not particularly difficult work anyway. Rather than being frustrated inside not knowing the outside situation, it’s better to get some fresh air while keeping watch outside.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Lee Cheolgun didn’t interfere further and brought a chair to sit beside him.

 

Seeing this, Namgung Hyeok let out a hollow laugh.

 

“I don’t know since when you’ve had such a diligent personality.”

 

“I think your words are definitely right. Besides, wouldn’t it be a waste to come to Dongting Lake and not enjoy this magnificent view?”

 

The sight of the massive lake stretching out majestically was truly overwhelming.

 

In fact, quite a few people had come out to the deck to see that view.

 

“That’s also true…”

 

Namgung Hyeok’s words, as he was about to give a casual response, were cut off mid-sentence.

 

He looked around with a hardened expression.

 

It was the same for Lee Cheolgun.

 

The two men felt the energy surrounding the boat fluctuating and spoke.

 

“Did you feel it?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Lee Cheolgun answered with a serious face.

 

“It’s Formation Techniques.”

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