The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 132

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 132

 

“So we’re the hunters…”

 

Son Hyang muttered that in a daze.

 

She seemed quite shocked.

 

Namgung Hyeok didn’t mind.

 

Instead, he looked at Son Hyang and continued speaking.

 

“We’re planning to counterattack soon. I’d like you all to join us. Would that be alright?”

 

“Of course. But what kind of counterattack are you planning?”

 

“Hit and run, you could say. A strategy to ravage them with elite forces and ultimately lure them in.”

 

“What do you mean by lure them…”

 

“We’ll draw their enraged main force over here. Then we’ll join forces with you all and annihilate them completely.”

 

Son Hyang nodded at Namgung Hyeok’s words.

 

“Good. Then let’s think about how to execute this hit and run strategy.”

 

“Ah, that’s already taken care of.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

Namgung Hyeok answered with a grin.

 

“My comrades are already in motion.”

 

“…!”

 

Surprise appeared on Son Hyang’s face.

 

* * *

 

At the same time.

 

Im Hoeun, who had likewise reorganized his main force, let out a sigh of relief.

 

According to the conclusion he reached after compiling various reports, the enemy’s reinforcements weren’t that numerous.

 

At minimum thirty, at maximum around fifty or so.

 

That number could be used as special forces, but clearly wouldn’t play a decisive role on the battlefield.

 

This was because his side possessed over a thousand troops.

 

“There’s no sign of more of them coming over, right?”

 

“We’ve contacted the Northern Front for now. Told them to strengthen their defenses. I can’t be certain, but it should be effective.”

 

“Good. Then either they won’t break through, or we’ll know immediately if they do. We’ll base our strategy on that. Where are they positioned?”

 

“About ten li to the east, near the coastline. It seems all the Namhae Sword Pavilion bastards have gathered there. Perfect for wiping them out in one sweep.”

 

“Still, we can’t let our guard down. The forces there are handpicked elites from Namhae Sword Pavilion. Plus we have to worry about the Seonghwa Sect’s Special Forces that crossed over to our side.”

 

“What can a mere thirty or so men do?”

 

“I think the same way, but… you never know.”

 

Im Hoeun said this as he spread out a map.

 

It was to discuss how to annihilate the enemy forces and capture the archipelago.

 

But just then.

 

“A-Attack! We’re under attack!”

 

“What?”

 

“The enemy’s cavalry is attacking our left wing!”

 

“What do you mean….”

 

Im Hoeun muttered as if he couldn’t believe it.

 

The Namhae Sword Pavilion didn’t have any cavalry units.

 

Then that meant their identity was people from the Seonghwa Sect side….

 

What were they trusting in to charge with just thirty men?

 

“Good! Guide me there immediately! This would be a good opportunity to capture those annoying Seonghwa Sect bastards.”

 

Im Hoeun shot up from his seat and urged his subordinate.

 

Soon the left wing came into his view.

 

And Im Hoeun couldn’t help but be shocked.

 

Because the state of the left wing spread before his eyes was beyond words.

 

* * *

 

The first move to signal the start of the attack was So Yeon’s arrow.

 

Heaven Breaking.

 

She unleashed her Life Severing Technique from the very beginning.

 

Massive internal energy gathered around her as a piercing sound tore through the air with a whoooosh!

 

At the same time, an iron arrow fell into the middle of the enemy camp.

 

Kwaaaaaaaang!

 

“Aaaaaaahhh!”

 

“S-save me!”

 

The warriors of the Northern Four Islands Alliance who had been resting, drinking and gambling among themselves were literally torn apart.

 

At least twenty or more were caught up in it.

 

They turned pale with shock and either fled from their positions or drew their swords.

 

And arrows rained down on them once again.

 

“Kuk!”

 

“Ugh!”

 

This time the targets were mainly those who had drawn their blades.

 

She thought they were quite capable to respond even in such a crisis situation.

 

There was no need for capable enemies,

 

So So Yeon sniped them first.

 

That method seemed quite effective as numerous casualties occurred on the enemy side and they fell into chaos.

 

“Then it’s our turn now.”

 

“Take care.”

 

“Right. I’ll be back soon.”

 

When So Yeon’s arrows were gradually running out, the unit that had been beside her charged into the remnants of the Northern Four Islands Alliance with the sound of thundering hooves.

 

“B-block them!”

 

“We must defend this place somehow!”

 

The enemy executives, realizing that no more sniping attacks were coming, encouraged their troops to fight.

 

“Uwaaaaaaaat!”

 

“There are only a few of them! Let’s sweep away the enemies!”

 

Was it thanks to that?

 

Some of the troops who had been absorbed in fighting returned.

 

It was to block Jeon Wook and the thirty or so cavalry soldiers.

 

But it was a futile effort.

 

Starting with Jeon Wook, who deployed thoroughly professional killing techniques…

 

“Haha!”

 

Lee Cheolgun, who seemed delighted to finally be waging war against the North Sado Alliance, burst into continuous laughter.

 

“These guys aren’t much either.”

 

When former Gwichang Gate Master Ma Il-do joined them, the enemies blocking their path were quickly broken through.

 

It was truly a scene that fit the phrase “unstoppable momentum.”

 

Especially the performance of Jeon Wook and Lee Cheolgun was remarkable.

 

In the blink of an eye, they each slaughtered dozens of enemies.

 

Seeing this, the warriors of the left wing, struck with terror, began to flee.

 

It was a desperate struggle to survive somehow.

 

“Hmph.”

 

Jeon Wook delivered one final slashing strike and shook the blood off his sword.

 

“We retreat.”

 

“Already?”

 

“What our Lord commanded was harassment, not annihilation. Also, enemy reinforcements are gradually converging.”

 

Right now they had pushed through with overwhelming skill, but…

 

If a thousand troops concentrated on them, they would have to fight quite a difficult battle.

 

So Jeon Wook turned his horse’s reins without hesitation.

 

Lee Cheolgun looked regretful but followed him in retreat.

 

“Chase them!”

 

“Don’t let them escape… Guk!”

 

Those who belatedly tried to catch them clutched their chests and collapsed.

 

It was because So Yeon’s arrows, supporting them, had pierced their vital points.

 

Thanks to this, the special forces including Jeon Wook were able to escape leisurely without any damage.

 

Seeing this, Im Hoeun could not hide his rage.

 

“These damn bastards!”

 

In a single surprise attack, over a hundred casualties had occurred.

 

It meant that ten percent of their forces had become combat ineffective.

 

Moreover, the enemies had suffered no damage at all, making it an absurd exchange ratio.

 

He ordered the North Sado Alliance’s elites to pursue Jeon Wook’s retreating group.

 

However.

 

“U-urgent news!”

 

“What is it!”

 

“Our special forces that were pursuing the enemy’s special forces have been completely annihilated!”

 

“What!?”

 

“After suppressing our special forces, they circled around and immediately attacked our left wing again. Excluding the special forces, we suffered approximately thirty additional casualties…”

 

“Damn it!”

 

The attempt to deal with the special forces had ended in failure.

 

It wasn’t simply a failed pursuit—it was complete annihilation.

 

After that, the enemy’s special forces attacked vulnerable points in their forces several more times, inflicting damage.

 

“This can’t continue.”

 

Im Hoeun made his decision with forces that had already been reduced by more than twenty percent.

 

“If we just sit here, we’ll surely be whittled down to death. I’ll strike the enemy’s main force so they can’t pull any more tricks. Hehe. This way, they’ll have no choice but to come this way.”

 

“I receive your orders!”

 

The adjutant nodded and conveyed Im Hoeun’s command.

 

Soon, about eight hundred troops, excluding casualties, marched eastward.

 

Their target was the Namhae Sword Pavilion forces that had come ashore.

 

And the head of Seonghwa Gate Master Namgung Hyeok.

 

* * *

 

“I see. So they’re finally coming to attack.”

 

Namgung Hyeok, who received the news, was surprisingly calm.

 

As if he had known this would happen.

 

Son Hyang swallowed hard and looked at him.

 

Even after hearing such news, Namgung Hyeok’s display of absolute composure seemed truly remarkable.

 

“Seonghwa Gate Master. What will you do?”

 

“I told you, didn’t I? After luring them with hit-and-run tactics, we’ll annihilate them completely. If you and we join forces, it’s possible. Don’t you believe it?”

 

“While it’s certainly tremendous that the enemy forces have been reduced by over two hundred… there’s still a four-fold difference in troop strength. If enemy reinforcements arrive, the gap could grow even larger. So I’m anxious.”

 

“Additional reinforcements won’t be able to come.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Just yesterday, I sent messenger pigeons to the Seonghwa Sect and Namgung Family forces stationed near Suzhou and Jeokgye. I told them to intensify the pressure.”

 

“That means!”

 

“The North Sado Alliance doesn’t have the luxury of splitting their forces to attack here. Even if they do come, one front’s defense will weaken. In that case, I’ve given orders to attack immediately.”

 

“…!”

 

Son Hyang’s mouth fell open at the preparations that had been made without her knowledge.

 

‘Truly incredible.’

 

She had thought they were simply relying on their martial power and running wild, but that wasn’t the case at all.

 

Son Hyang felt reverence for this person called the Seonghwa Gate Master.

 

“So they won’t be able to send reinforcements easily. At most, maybe one or two masters will come?”

 

Of course, even those one or two masters could potentially have a significant impact on the battlefield’s outcome.

 

The North Sado Alliance didn’t have such power, but… the Blood Heaven Cult was different.

 

However, Namgung Hyeok wasn’t particularly concerned.

 

If they send reinforcements, we can just crush those as well.

 

“Listen carefully. Meeting the enemy on a plain where eight hundred men can surround two hundred is the worst strategy of all. Since our individual forces are superior to theirs, we must find a battlefield where personal abilities can be fully utilized.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said this while marking locations on a nearby map.

 

“The candidate locations would be here, here, and here. Personally, I think it would be best to block the enemy in this valley between the cliffs.”

 

“Certainly, if it’s this place…”

 

If a narrow battlefield was forced, even a small number of personnel could block many enemies.

 

Namgung Hyeok was aiming for exactly that.

 

“Furthermore, if I apply known formation techniques to fight by alternating front and rear lines, fatigue will decrease and the risk of injury will be reduced. If necessary, we could even collapse the cliff to block the path.”

 

“C-collapse the cliff? How could you…?”

 

“There are ways for everything.”

 

Namgung Hyeok brushed it off casually, but Son Hyang was simply stunned.

 

No matter how skilled Namgung Hyeok was, the idea of smashing cliffs to block paths was shocking.

 

“But the important thing will be luring them to this location. The question is what level of capability the enemy commander has…”

 

If the enemy had any competence as a commander, they wouldn’t want to make such a place their battlefield.

 

Even if we tried to make a desperate stand here, they would probably try to avoid fighting as much as possible.

 

Or they might divide their forces, having one side attack this place while the other goes around to the opposite side for a pincer attack.

 

‘That case would actually be better.’

 

If their forces were divided, he could use his special forces to crush the side going around.

 

The question was how to induce him to fight…

 

“Could you tell me some information about the enemy commander?”

 

After pondering for a moment, Namgung Hyeok asked Son Hyang.

 

Son Hyang immediately answered.

 

“It’s a bastard named Im Hoeun. He’s one of the executives of the North Sado Alliance, and while he has skill, he has many political enemies so he can’t rise higher.”

 

“You know quite a lot of details.”

 

“Well, they’re a force right next to us after all. I’ve investigated various things just in case.”

 

“Is that so? Anyway, having many political enemies…”

 

Namgung Hyeok pondered for a moment, then smiled broadly.

 

“That’s worth probing.”

 

He immediately began writing a letter.

 

It was a letter to be sent to the Buksa Alliance Main Base.

 

Namgung Hyeok immediately had one cavalry soldier disguise himself as an enemy and ride to the Buksa Alliance Main Base.

 

The letter contained this message:

 

[The cowardly commander is avoiding battle with the South Sea Sword Pavilion.]

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