The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 135
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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 135
Namgung Hyeok drove his horse relentlessly toward Kuaiji Mountain.
While he did want to save time, his main purpose was to avoid being detected by enemies.
Thanks to this, the group was able to cover an enormous distance in a short time.
“Hmm. We’ve got a tail.”
However, Namgung Hyeok looked somewhere with dissatisfaction.
He had noticed that someone was following behind them.
This meant that their destination might have been exposed.
If so, they could potentially fall into danger.
After all, it wasn’t certain how the Northern Four Islands Alliance would react.
“What should we do? Should we intercept them?”
“That would be best if we could. But it seems they’re following us while keeping a considerable distance.”
“Then it would be better to shake them off.”
“That’s right. But rather than just shaking them off, I’ll go with luring them instead.”
“Yes.”
The group followed Namgung Hyeok’s words without complaint.
Son Hyang, who was watching this, felt a thrill.
While they seemed quite informal at first glance, she was amazed that when necessary, they had a proper command structure in place.
‘Moreover, weren’t these people the former Evil Path Alliance Leader and former Gwichang Gate Master?’
It was quite fascinating that such wild horse-like individuals obediently followed Namgung Hyeok.
Of course, she didn’t voice this thought aloud.
“Then let’s begin.”
Namgung Hyeok’s group suddenly departed from the inn they were staying at before dawn.
However, this was only some of them, including Jeon Wook.
Namgung Hyeok and Lee Cheolgun were hiding along the path they had taken.
“Will they really come this way?”
“Well. There’s no doubt this is the fastest route.”
“Hehe. You’ve never been wrong about these things, so I’ll trust you.”
After the two waited for about half a hour, the sound of hoofbeats could be heard.
It was the sound of a group of warriors urgently moving on horseback.
“We can’t lose them! Hurry!”
“Damn it, those bastards. They left before dawn even broke…”
They were exactly the warriors who had been pursuing the group that Namgung Hyeok had detected.
Namgung Hyeok and Lee Cheolgun looked at each other and nodded, then immediately thrust out single palms from both sides.
Crash!
“Neigh!”
The palm force that erupted from both sides crushed the two horses running at the front, ending their lives.
Naturally, those riding on them also lost their balance and fell.
Thus they panicked and stopped their advance.
“Who are you bastards!”
“The people you’re looking for.”
Namgung Hyeok said this and drew his Azure Heaven Sword.
Swish!
With his sword drawing technique, another horse lost its life.
The rider on the horse tried desperately to maintain balance and dismount, but was helpless against the following attacks.
Thud!
“Guhek!”
The enemy rider died with a scream.
“N-no way!?”
“It’s the Seonghwa Gate Master! It’s Seonghwa Gate Master Namgung Hyeok!”
They immediately recognized Namgung Hyeok’s identity and all took defensive stances.
Their numbers were roughly twenty or so.
Each one wore blood-red robes, creating quite an intimidating group.
Namgung Hyeok signaled to Lee Cheolgun with his eyes. He then positioned himself at the enemies’ rear to prevent their escape.
“Did you think I wouldn’t notice you following from quite far away? Where are you from? North Sado Alliance? Blood Heaven Cult?”
“We came from the hell where we’ll take you. You damn bastard!”
The enemies who dismounted from their horses began their combined attack.
They had been wary that there might be more enemies, but realizing it was just Namgung Hyeok and Lee Cheolgun, they found peace of mind.
What followed were enemies charging with terrifying momentum.
Namgung Hyeok looked at them for a moment and sighed.
Then.
Swoosh!
The body of the first enemy who charged was split in half.
“What!?”
“You all seem quite confident in your skills. But it would be troublesome if you think you can capture me with just this level.”
It sounded arrogant, but it was the truth.
Namgung Hyeok was an outstanding warrior whose skills were recognized by two of the Ten Greatest Masters Under Heaven.
His martial prowess had already reached the upper levels of the Harmony Realm.
It meant that mere foot soldiers like these couldn’t do anything to him.
“Th-this… Scatter! Attack from all directions!”
The enemy leader, realizing their disadvantage in strength, gave orders.
The enemies took positions, each occupying different directions.
They cautiously positioned themselves around Namgung Hyeok, waiting for an opportunity. It seemed as if they would pounce the moment he showed even the slightest opening.
“Being cautious is quite good. You’re well trained.”
“Hmph. Your arrogant act ends now…!”
The leader said this and was about to give the attack command.
But before he could open his mouth.
“Aaaahhh!”
A scream came from behind.
“No!?”
Looking back, Lee Cheolgun was completely dominating the rear.
He was cutting down the enemies positioned behind one by one with swordsmanship no less skilled than Namgung Hyeok’s.
It looked as if they were surrounded by just two people.
The leader instantly realized why only these two had come.
Because two was really enough!
“Scatter! Each of you retreat and meet again at the promised location!”
In the end, what they chose was flight.
The warriors who had been confidently holding their positions began scattering in all directions.
Namgung Hyeok unleashed the technique form of Falling Flowers Fill the Sky with Red, pressing down on the enemies within his range.
The enemies trying to flee were crushed by the flaming sword qi and injured.
“This monster-like…!”
They looked at Namgung Hyeok with shocked eyes.
He was already subduing them one by one with lightning-fast movements.
In an instant, more than five people collapsed unconscious.
“Leader! We’ll hold this place! So please hurry…”
“How touching, it almost brings tears to my eyes.”
Swish!
The heads of two warriors who were trying to tell him to leave this to them and flee went flying through the air.
Namgung Hyeok kicked the leader who was charging at him with crazed eyes, then stomped on his fallen abdomen.
Crack!
What followed was penetrating force filled with profound internal energy.
“Aaaaaaahhhhh!”
The leader whose dantian was destroyed screamed at the top of his lungs.
He trembled violently, then fainted, unable to bear the pain.
Lee Cheolgun approached beside him.
“What about those who escaped?”
“None. The seven you captured as prisoners are all of them.”
“That’s sufficient.”
Namgung Hyeok injected true energy into the unconscious leader to wake him up.
He seemed unable to grasp reality for a moment, then immediately had a fit.
“You, you bastard! I’ll kill you!”
“Calm down. From now on, if you answer what I ask, I’ll let you die comfortably.”
Namgung Hyeok whispered in a calm voice.
“Who are you people? Where did you come from to be following our trail?”
“As if I’d tell you that…”
Crack!
“Aaaaaaahhhhh!”
The leader screamed once again.
Because Namgung Hyeok had grabbed his shoulder blade and dislocated it.
“I recommend answering obediently. That way there won’t be any pain.”
“Kuh, kuhh. Do you think I’ll submit to just this much?”
But the Leader only glared at Namgung Hyeok, burning with fighting spirit. Namgung Hyeok briefly exchanged glances with Lee Cheolgun.
Lee Cheolgun asked.
“How long will it take?”
“About fifteen minutes should be enough.”
Namgung Hyeok channeled Internal Energy into his fingers and set the Leader’s dislocated shoulder back in place.
Crack!
“I’m warning you one last time. You’d better just spill everything you know right now. Otherwise, you’ll suffer pain you don’t need to endure.”
“Hmph! Go ahead and try if you think you can!”
“Good. If that’s what you’re saying.”
A fierce smile crossed Namgung Hyeok’s lips.
“I’ll let you feel with your body what Bone-Breaking Muscle-Tearing is.”
“…!”
The Leader’s eyes shook mercilessly.
* * *
A moment later.
“As expected, they were Blood Heaven Cult bastards.”
Namgung Hyeok said this while rolling his shoulders, his whole body feeling stiff.
As expected, these were pursuers who had come after him from Blood Heaven Cult.
Originally, they were assigned to monitor Im Hoeun, but when it seemed he would lose, they changed their objective to pursuing Namgung Hyeok.
“Even with Blood Heaven Cult involved, do you plan to proceed with the original plan? From what I heard, it seems they’ve already reported to their superiors.”
Lee Cheolgun asked with a slightly worried expression.
The fact that a report had gone up to their superiors meant other pursuers might be attached.
No, now rather than pursuers coming out, they would probably be waiting for them near their destination, Kuaiji Mountain.
Honestly, it wasn’t a very good situation.
Despite This Place in Zhejiang Province being the enemy’s front yard, their allied forces numbered only about thirty men.
“It might be better to give up on the Sword Empress and retreat. We could plan for the future.”
“That’s not a bad opinion.”
But. Namgung Hyeok continued.
“If that happens, we might never find the Sword Empress again. Perhaps next time we come, it’ll be after the enemy has gotten to her. Then we’d lose a chess piece that could become a powerful ally.”
“Even though this would be wagering your life?”
“Unfortunately, I’m not wagering my life. I’m confident I can accomplish this sufficiently without risking my life in the first place.”
“Huhu. You’re indeed bold because you’re young.”
“Are you the one who’s started valuing your life now? You’ve been talking about retreating since earlier.”
“I’ve always only spoken rationally. I can’t die now for the sake of revenge.”
“None of us will die, so don’t worry. If it really doesn’t work out, we’ll just give up and return as you said.”
Even if they went to Kuaiji Mountain, there was no guarantee they would find the Sword Empress anyway.
There was also the possibility that they would search the surrounding area diligently but return without achieving any results.
That’s why Namgung Hyeok had said such words.
“Then let’s catch up to those bastards ahead.”
The two men spurred their horses and found their companions who had been waiting at a distance.
They seemed quite shocked by the information about Blood Heaven Cult that Namgung Hyeok had brought. However, no one suggested they should turn back.
“Hehe. This is a golden opportunity to weaken Blood Heaven Cult’s forces.”
“Even if we can’t find the Sword Empress, it seems we’ll be able to deal with some of them before we go.”
They were confident enough to say such things.
They were confident they would never be defeated, no matter how much Blood Heaven Cult was their enemy.
Son Hyang, who was mixed in with the group and witnessed this scene, was greatly shocked.
‘They’re only about thirty people, yet they have such confidence…’
For such a thing to be possible, there had to be absolute confidence and trust in their own and their leader’s abilities.
Did they trust that man called Namgung Hyeok to such an extent?
‘No, they have no choice but to trust him.’
Son Hyang recalled the image Namgung Hyeok had shown up until now.
How he commanded them while devising strategies perfectly suited to each situation, and how he swept away enemies with overwhelming power.
She had only witnessed his actions for a short time, yet she had already become captivated by Namgung Hyeok.
So the faith of those who had been with Namgung Hyeok for much longer must be beyond imagination.
Hope appeared on Son Hyang’s face.
‘Perhaps if I’m with this person, we might really be able to find Master…’
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