The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 130

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 130

 

Namhae Sword Pavilion, also called Botaam, was located in the Zhushan Archipelago situated in eastern Zhejiang Province.

 

Originally, it was such a small place that people from the Central Plains wouldn’t have paid it any attention…

 

‘But Namhae Sword Pavilion has the Sword Empress.’

 

The Sword Empress was a title passed down through generations at Namhae Sword Pavilion, and at its most powerful, her strength was said to rival the Ten Greatest Masters Under Heaven.

 

Having such a master, Namhae Sword Pavilion’s fame was not inferior to the sects of the Central Plains.

 

In fact, it surpassed most ordinary forces.

 

But was it only famous?

 

Of course not.

 

Countless women drawn by Namhae Sword Pavilion’s reputation learned swordsmanship there, and they became the pavilion’s strength.

 

In other words, it was a sect that was more formidable than one might think.

 

“So the Northern Four Islands Alliance wants to eliminate Namhae Sword Pavilion. If there’s a sharp blade pointed at your side, it’s human nature to want to remove it.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said this in the reconvened meeting hall.

 

The executives fell into thought one by one.

 

A brief silence followed.

 

Namgung Hyeok took a light breath and asked everyone.

 

“Do you think we should support Namhae Sword Pavilion?”

 

“It wouldn’t be a bad idea.”

 

It was So Yeon who answered.

 

“The Sword Pavilion is a force with considerable strength, as you mentioned. If they continue to remain there, they could keep both the Northern Four Islands Alliance and the southern Evil Path Alliance in check. Since they’re such people, it would be troublesome if they disappeared.”

 

“What about the others?”

 

“I also believe we should support them.”

 

Maeng Seungji, the Salt Island Division Leader, answered.

 

He pointed seriously at the map as he spoke.

 

“As the Four Tiger Technique master said, Namhae Sword Pavilion is strategically an important stronghold. But that’s not all. They have a powerful warrior called the Sword Empress.”

 

“So what about it?”

 

“If we grant them a favor now, it will be easy to utilize the Sword Empress’s martial power later. Since they follow Buddhism and are an orthodox sect, they’ll be sensitive to favors.”

 

“I see, understood. Let me hear the final opinion. Are there any other views?”

 

“I’ll also cast a vote in favor.”

 

This time it was Heo Un, the acting Fire Core Division Leader.

 

He seemed nervous as he glanced around and continued speaking.

 

“Namhae Sword Pavilion is the focal point of orthodox forces in Zhejiang Province. Moreover, it’s famous throughout the entire Central Plains. What would happen if rumors spread that our Seonghwa Sect saved such a force?”

 

“Certainly…”

 

“We could spread Seonghwa Sect’s name far and wide.”

 

“Yes. If everyone learns that Seonghwa Sect worked hard to save Namhae Sword Pavilion, even though they’re not our allies, everyone will be impressed. Perhaps based on that deed, there will be those who want to establish good relations with us.”

 

“Even if not, we could be praised for performing a chivalrous act. That’s a good thought.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded with a serious expression.

 

Three reasons to help had emerged from the executive meeting.

 

In that case, it seemed right to help them.

 

“The problem is how to help Namhae Sword Pavilion, which is located deep within Zhejiang Province…”

 

“This is a difficult problem. My lord, don’t you have any ideas in mind?”

“For now, I’m thinking of advancing our forces south as promised to the Namgung Family.”

 

At Namgung Hyeok’s words, the executives’ eyes gleamed sharply.

 

“If that happens, the enemies will be concerned about us and will have no choice but to deploy a certain amount of forces to the north. In that case, the burden on Namhae Sword Pavilion will be reduced.”

 

“Then the enemies will be concerned about us and will have no choice but to deploy a certain amount of troops to the north. If that happens, the burden on the Southern Sea Sword Pavilion will be reduced.”

“Correct.”

 

“That’s correct.”

“Of course, we’ll need to compose it of people skilled enough to return alive even if discovered by those bastards. I’m thinking around thirty people.”

 

“Thirty people… Isn’t that too few? How about selecting at least fifty?”

 

“Of course, we’ll need to compose it of those skilled enough to make it back alive even if those bastards discover them. I’m thinking around thirty people or so.”

“Then how will you handle the personnel?”

 

“When you think about infiltrating enemy territory, there’s no big difference between thirty or fifty people. It’s better to select a small elite force and maximize mobility instead.”

“I’ll gather them right away.”

 

Jeon Wook nodded and hurriedly left.

 

“We’ll select skilled fighters centered around the five of us: me, Jeon Wook, So Yeon, Lee Cheol, and Ma Do-il. They should at least be able to manifest sword energy.”

“While we’re gone, Baek Ilpajang will keep Gwichang Gate in the north in check, Acting Commander Heo will prepare for any unforeseen circumstances in Nanjing together with the Three Lakes Law, and Maeng Ilpajang will pressure the Northern Four Islands Alliance from the south. Everyone remember your duties well.”

 

Jeon-uk nodded and hurriedly stepped out.

The four people including So Geomlip nodded.

 

Namgung Hyeok looked especially at Maeng Seungji and instructed:

 

“While we’re away, Captain Baek will keep the northern Gwichang Gate in check, Acting Captain Heo will prepare for any contingencies in Namgyeong alongside the Samho Law, and Captain Maeng will pressure the Buksa Guild from the south. Everyone should remember their duties well.”

“Of course. If you contact us, I’ll move immediately.”

 

So Geom-rip and the other three nodded their heads.

“Now I’ll adjourn the meeting. I hope everyone performs their assigned roles well.”

 

“Yes!”

 

“Especially Chief Meng and his group, don’t let your guard down until we return. If we signal, you must send reinforcements immediately.”

Namgung Hyeok immediately went to Seonghwa Sect’s warehouse and gathered maps and several other items.

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded his head.

Namgung Hyeok secretly departed south with them.

 

Their destination was Zhushan Archipelago in Zhejiang Province.

 

“Yes!”

Namgung Hyeok immediately gathered maps and several other items from the Seonghwamun warehouse.

Swish!

 

Namgung Hyeok secretly departed southward with them.

A woman with long hair tied back panted as she lowered her sword.

 

It was the location where the Namhae Sword Pavilion stood.

“How many times is this now?”

 

Rustle!

The sound of a sharp blade cutting through someone’s life echoed through the air.

The woman with her long hair tied back panted and let her sword drop.

She looked around and asked.

“How many times is this now?”

“This is the seventh time. To think they would attack so brazenly when the Sword Empress happens to be away….”

 

They were disciples of Botaam named Son Hyang and Yeon Hong.

 

Especially Son Hyang possessed such outstanding reputation and skill that she was called a candidate for the next Sword Empress within Botaam.

 

That’s why she was commanding this group.

 

“Damn it. Those North Sado Alliance bastards. To pull such dirty tricks….”

 

Currently, the North Sado Alliance’s strategy was brazenly powerful.

 

Specifically, sending sect members who followed them to gradually chip away at the South Sea Sword Pavilion’s strength.

 

In reality, the disciples of the South Sea Sword Pavilion were quite exhausted from dealing with enemies who came every day.

 

Though the number of casualties wasn’t high yet, if the same thing continued like this, it would probably increase exponentially.

 

“Fourth Sister. What should we do? Wouldn’t it be better to retreat to the Sword Pavilion and set up a defensive formation there?”

 

Yeon Hong said this with a worried expression. But Son Hyang shook her head.

 

“If we do that, we’d be giving up all these mountain passes that can block them. It’s such a dangerous idea that the Sword Pavilion might fall in one stroke.”

 

“….”

 

“I know it’s hard, but now is the time to endure. What happened with the support requests sent to other sects?”

 

“Well, most either didn’t reply or sent back refusals….”

 

“These things that are too shameful to even call orthodox!”

 

Son Hyang clenched her teeth tightly and shouted.

 

Sending support requests to orthodox sects within Zhejiang Province was something they had done since the first attack.

 

But they never showed loyalty to the South Sea Sword Pavilion.

 

They were just trembling in fear of possible retaliation from the North Sado Alliance.

 

“There’s no choice. Let’s request help from the Sacred Fire Gate in the north.”

 

“What? The Sacred Fire Gate?”

 

Yeon Hong shouted in surprise.

 

The Sacred Fire Gate was a newly established sect that hadn’t been around long, but at the same time it was powerful enough to claim to be the hegemon of Jiangsu Province.

 

However, the Sacred Fire Gate and Botaam had no connections until now.

 

So the idea of requesting support from such a place sounded surprising.

 

“If the Sacred Fire Gate has any sense, they won’t want us to be devoured by the North Sado Alliance. It would mean losing one card that could keep them in check.”

 

“Then….”

 

“If the Sacred Fire Gate provides support, they’ll at least take away part of the forces currently gathering. If that happens, our Sword Pavilion’s burden will be greatly reduced.”

 

What they truly worried and were concerned about wasn’t these petty enemies, but the real elites of the North Sado Alliance.

 

The North Sado Alliance was currently only sending their followers to weaken the South Sea Sword Pavilion’s strength as much as possible.

 

Probably when they judged them sufficiently weakened, they would send their main force.

 

If that happened, the high possibility of falling was an undeniable fact. They had to prevent that somehow.

 

“Fourth Sisters! Enemies! The enemies are coming again!”

 

“Damn!”

 

Son Hyang cursed at the voice of a junior sister heard from afar and raised her sword.

 

A firm resolve appeared on her face.

 

“How many this time?”

 

“It looks like over a hundred!”

 

“What?!”

 

“This is terrible! The enemy numbers over a hundred! They’re all advancing toward this place!”

 

“Damn it!”

 

Son Hyang squeezed her eyes shut and spat out a curse.

 

But she soon steeled her resolve and shouted in a resounding voice.

 

“Everyone form the Defensive Sword Formation! Hold out as long as possible until reinforcements arrive!”

 

“Yes! Fourth Sister!”

 

About thirty disciples answered with grim faces.

 

They were about to face enemy forces three times their number.

 

* * *

 

“Hehe. Even the renowned Namhae Sword Pavilion seems helpless against overwhelming numbers.”

 

There was someone watching the battle between Namhae Sword Pavilion and the Zhejiang Evil Factions from afar.

 

His identity was none other than Im Hoeun. He was the commander sent by the North Sado Alliance to capture Namhae Sword Pavilion.

 

“Still, they seem to be holding out quite well. They’re truly the elite of the Sword Pavilion.”

 

“Well, I hear there’s a candidate among them who might become the next Sword Empress. It would be troublesome if they couldn’t even manage this much.”

 

“When do you plan to deploy the main force?”

 

They were currently leading a main force of three hundred men, attempting to break through one of Namhae Sword Pavilion’s defense lines.

 

After pondering for a moment, Im Hoeun answered.

 

“When the Sword Pavilion bastards have defeated all hundred or so evil faction warriors. It’ll be quite difficult and exhausting, but those bastards will somehow overcome that force.”

 

“You’re targeting them when they’re most exhausted.”

 

“That’s right. No matter how skilled they are, they won’t be able to handle three attacks in one day. Especially if the numbers are ten times what they have…”

 

Im Hoeun chuckled as he said this.

 

Indeed, as he predicted, the warriors of Namhae Sword Pavilion were holding out well, though slowly.

 

While some damage was accumulating, there were no casualties yet.

 

But they wouldn’t be able to maintain this level of defense forever. All he had to do was wait for that moment.

 

But then it happened.

 

“T-This is terrible!”

 

One of his subordinates came running to Im Hoeun in great alarm.

 

Im Hoeun looked at him, wondering what was wrong as the man ran up panting heavily.

 

But before Im Hoeun could ask what was happening, his subordinate shouted loudly.

 

“Unknown enemies have appeared! About thirty in number! They’re charging toward the battlefield!”

 

“What?”

 

Im Hoeun rose from his seat and looked in the direction his subordinate was pointing.

 

There he could see a group of warriors on horseback, rushing toward the battlefield at a terrifying speed.

 

Confusion spread across Im Hoeun’s face.

 

“What the hell are those bastards?”

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