The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 13

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 13

“What!”

So Yugeum was shocked to see the sword strike flying toward him.

The attack changed angles several times even in mid-air, making it impossible to know where to block it.

He barely managed to raise his sword to deflect the attack.

Clang!

“Kuk!”

At the same time, he felt tremendous pressure in his hands.

And he could feel intense heat as well.

The flames blazing from Namgung Hyeok’s sword surged with the momentum to burn everything about So Yugeum.

‘I might get burned if I’m not careful.’

So Yugeum stepped back and pulled his sword away.

But what followed was Namgung Hyeok’s continuous assault.

Fire Dance Chain was not originally a single strike technique, but a chain technique that continuously launched sword strikes with unpredictable trajectories.

So So Yugeum’s judgment was wrong.

He struggled to block the attacks while continuously retreating.

Each time, Namgung Hyeok’s sword struck So Yugeum’s sword fiercely.

Bang! Crash! Bang!

“Cough!”

So Yugeum spat up blood that rose from within.

After blocking several Strong Strikes, he had suffered internal injuries.

But even so, he couldn’t easily launch a counterattack.

‘I can’t sense any openings!’

Namgung Hyeok’s sword was truly flawless.

A Killing Sword honed to the extreme to kill opponents.

If he relaxed even slightly, it seemed like he would be cut in half by that sword immediately.

So Yugeum gritted his teeth and kicked the ground.

Thud!

“…!”

At the same time, dirt particles flew toward Namgung Hyeok.

This created a very small opening.

So Yugeum swung his blade to not miss this opportunity.

It was to regain the momentum that had been on the other side.

However.

“Not a bad judgment.”

Chill!

At that moment, So Yugeum felt goosebumps all over his body.

He instinctively felt that danger was approaching.

He withdrew the blade he was thrusting and jumped back with all his might.

Whoosh!

And at that very moment, a powerful Slashing Strike swept past where he had been.

It was truly a hair’s breadth difference.

Cold sweat poured down.

If his reaction had been even slightly slower, he would have been cut in half along with his sword.

“Your senses are quite decent too.”

But unfortunately for So Yugeum, that wasn’t the end of the attack.

Thud!

The Slashing Strike that had been crossing through the air instantly changed trajectory and became a thrust.

It was Flame Dragon Breaking Heaven, the first form of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword.

“Kugh!”

So Yugeum screamed as his shoulder was pierced.

At the same time, flames burst forth from Namgung Hyeok’s sword.

Whoosh!

“Kyaaaaaaah!”

So Yugeum twisted his body violently to extinguish the flames attached to his body.

But the more he did so, the deeper his wounds became.

Eventually.

“Ugh, urgh….”

Clang!

His sword fell to the ground as he lost strength in his arm.

The light gradually faded from So Yugeum’s eyes.

His struggling movements soon stopped abruptly.

And So Yugeum’s body went limp.

That was So Yugeum’s final moment.

Ho Young and So Yeon, who had been watching, approached with grins.

“As expected of our captain. He seemed like quite a skilled opponent, but he couldn’t even mount a proper counterattack.”

“If left alive, he would have become quite a formidable expert. It’s fortunate we could nip it in the bud.”

“That side seems to be almost finished too.”

At So Yeon’s words, they looked toward where Yeolhwagui was.

With various wounds accumulated all over his body, he was gasping and looking for a way to survive.

Jeon Wook blocked the path of Yeolhwagui, who had used his last strength to break through.

“It’s over.”

Slash!

As Jeon Wook’s blade flashed, Yeolhwagui’s head flew through the air.

The Wind Cloud Unit Members all gaped as they watched the scene.

To think they could kill Yeolhwagui so easily in one strike, when all their coordinated attacks could only inflict minor wounds?

They could once again feel how exceptionally skilled Jeon Wook and Namgung Hyeok’s other retainers were in martial prowess.

Namgung Hyeok spoke to the Wind Cloud Unit Members.

“Everyone worked hard. Even though this was our first expedition, no one was injured and we achieved great results.”

Indeed, while some Wind Cloud Unit Members’ shields were shattered or cracked, no one had suffered what could be called serious injuries.

Considering they had achieved this against Yeolhwagui, a peak-level master, it was encouraging.

“Waaaaaaah!”

Therefore, the Wind Cloud Unit Members each raised their weapons high and let out cheers.

Although they hadn’t been the ones to finish it, it was still a satisfying victory.

“Everyone prepare yourselves and get ready to return. Also, make sure to collect the bodies of Yeolhwagui and So Yugeum.”

“Yes!”

The Wind Cloud Unit Members answered vigorously.

Before they knew it, their gazes toward Namgung Hyeok were filled with admiration.

Even when he first tested their patience to select people, they had been half-doubtful….

But as a result of the training he had taught them, they were able to make great contributions in defeating a peak-level master, so now there wasn’t a single member who didn’t trust Namgung Hyeok.

Moreover, hadn’t they glimpsed him displaying his martial arts while fighting Yeolhwagui?

‘That was amazing.’

The Wind Cloud Unit Members thought.

That martial artist called So Yugeum seemed to be a master no less skilled than Yeolhwagui.

Yet he had overwhelmingly defeated him alone without anyone’s help.

The Wind Cloud Unit Members couldn’t help but realize anew just how strong their lord was.

“My lord. Could you please look at this?”

Meanwhile, So Yeon, who had been searching through So Yugeum’s belongings, respectfully handed over something.

“Hmm.”

Namgung Hyeok’s expression became serious upon seeing it. It was a command document from the Evil Path Alliance.

-Take Yeolhwagui and join the Seoseong branch.

‘This should be sufficient evidence that the Evil Path Alliance is involved.’

And the signal that the Evil Path Alliance was gathering masters was not good news for the Namgung Family.

It could simply be an attempt to expand their forces, but…

‘They might be preparing for war.’

Crumple.

Namgung Hyeok crumpled the command document and stuffed it into his robes.

It seemed further investigation would be necessary.

* * *

The fact that the Wind Cloud Unit had defeated Yeolhwagui shook the entire Namgung Family Estate.

Everyone was amazed.

The Wind Cloud Unit was a third-class battle unit composed mostly of second-rate or lower martial artists.

Yet such people had brought down Yeolhwagui, who was ranked among the upper echelons of peak masters, which was remarkable.

“Was Yeolhwagui weaker than expected?”

“No, maybe the Third Young Master was just strong…”

“Come to think of it, the retainers the Third Young Master brought also possessed considerable martial prowess.”

“But still, the Wind Cloud Unit members were in terrible shape, weren’t they?”

Opinions within the noble house were divided.

Everyone questioned whether the Wind Cloud Unit had really defeated Yeolhwagui.

But such doubts were soon resolved.

The numerous battle scars remaining on Yeolhwagui’s corpse.

And seeing the Wind Cloud Unit members’ broken shields, there was no doubt about their struggle, even if the decisive blow came from elsewhere.

“They say the decisive blow was struck by the Third Young Master’s retainer, but the Wind Cloud Unit was the one holding Yeolhwagui in place until then.”

“Hehe. The training the Third Young Master had them do must have been effective.”

“Battlefield tactics, they say? It certainly seems to be something different.”

Most people in the Namgung Family, except for Namgung Jangcheon’s faction, were generous with their praise.

After all, Namgung Hyeok and the Wind Cloud Unit had achieved outstanding results.

It wasn’t just Yeolhwagui either. Namgung Hyeok had even cut down So Yugeum, who was trying to join him.

He had even prevented the Evil Path Alliance’s intervention in trying to take Yeolhwagui.

This was an tremendous accomplishment.

Meanwhile, an urgent family council was convened because of this matter.

“So the Evil Path Alliance was trying to recruit Yeolhwagui.”

The Elder Council Head, who rarely took the initiative, spoke while tapping the table.

His atmosphere had changed from its usual warmth to something quite cold.

Everyone swallowed nervously and looked at the Elder Council Head.

“Acting Family Head. Could you explain this matter?”

“…What explanation do you mean?”

“You knew information about Yeolhwagui. Then you must have also known that he had contact with the Evil Path Alliance?”

“Council Head. That is not true. I was also surprised when I heard the report.”

Namgung Jangcheon answered decisively.

If he admitted to that, he would certainly face criticism for sending a third-class battle unit to their deaths against an enemy that might have Evil Path Alliance support.

Perhaps it might not end with just criticism.

Therefore, Namgung Jangcheon and his faction had no choice but to be tense.

But even denying knowledge didn’t make the problem disappear.

“Then you’re saying the Main House’s intelligence capabilities have fallen so far behind that they couldn’t even catch this level of information. Tsk tsk. When the previous generation was governing the family, this didn’t happen…”

“…”

Namgung Jangcheon bit his lips tightly.

Those words were clearly criticizing his incompetence, no matter who heard them.

But right now, he had nothing to say.

If he tried to argue back here, even harsher sarcasm would surely follow.

“Fortunately, the Third Young Master was able to handle the situation appropriately. Otherwise, thirty retainers might have died.”

“I understand. That’s why I think we should give the Third Young Master a great reward.”

“Of course. Merit-based rewards are important, so let’s discuss it carefully going forward.”

“I shall do so.”

Namgung Jangcheon nodded. But the Elder Council Head’s words didn’t end there.

“And I think we need to strengthen the Main House’s intelligence capabilities. Taking this as an opportunity to create an entirely new intelligence organization would be good. Since the First Young Master has recovered from his illness, how about giving him a chance?”

“That’s…!”

Namgung Jangcheon’s eyes widened.

Hand over the family’s intelligence organization to the First Young Master, Namgung Cheon?

That could potentially cause major changes in the power balance within the family.

Perhaps that’s why the opposition that erupted was considerable.

“Council Head! That’s unacceptable!”

“The First Young Master is still a patient who has only recently risen from his sickbed. We cannot entrust such an important responsibility to such a person!”

“That’s right. What if he collapses again?”

These were mainly those aligned with Namgung Jangcheon.

But the Elder Council Head snorted and refuted their words.

“Of course, I’m not unaware that he shouldn’t overexert himself yet. However, now that the First Young Master has recovered to some extent, I think he should participate in family affairs. Don’t you agree?”

“If you entrust me with duties, I will do my best.”

Namgung Cheon, who was attending the family council, stood up and bowed politely.

Seeing this, Namgung Jangcheon cleared his throat.

“Let’s discuss that later as well. For now, rather than completely entrusting everything to the First Young Master immediately, it seems right to gradually increase his responsibilities.”

“Hmm.”

“Besides, don’t we have other matters to discuss today? We need to discuss measures to deal with the threat of the Evil Path Alliance, which is steadily growing in power…”

“There’s another matter to discuss as well.”

At that moment, Namgung Cheon spoke up.

Everyone’s attention focused on Namgung Cheon.

Receiving their gazes, he spoke without the slightest waver.

“Isn’t the Murim Alliance Leader’s birthday coming up soon? We need to decide who to send as an envoy.”

“Hmm.”

“Indeed…”

“Since the First Young Master brought it up, I suppose you have someone in mind?”

“Yes.”

Namgung Cheon paused to catch his breath and continued.

“I would like to recommend my younger brother, Third Young Master Namgung Hyeok.”

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