The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 137

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 137

 

“You are….”

 

“I am Namgung Hyeok, the Seonghwa Gate Master. I’m the one who has been looking for the Sword Empress.”

 

“Seonghwa Gate Master?!”

 

The Sword Empress exclaimed in a slightly surprised voice.

 

She looked at Son Hyang with eyes asking if it was really true.

 

Son Hyang lightly nodded her head in response.

 

Only then did the Sword Empress lower her guard and sheathe her sword, looking at Namgung Hyeok as she spoke.

 

“I’m sorry. I thought you were part of the group chasing me and showed you hostility.”

 

“It’s fine. We also didn’t realize at first that the Sword Empress was approaching us.”

 

“How did the Seonghwa Gate Master find me?”

 

“It’s a long story.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said that and glanced down somewhere.

 

“But now doesn’t seem like the right time to tell it. It looks like Blood Heaven Cult forces could come over here at any moment.”

 

“Hmm….”

 

The Sword Empress nodded as if she understood and said.

 

“Follow me. I’ll guide you to a hideout.”

 

“Would that be alright?”

 

“As long as you’re with Son Hyang, you’re practically my guests. So I can certainly invite you.”

 

The Sword Empress said that and deployed her light body technique toward somewhere.

 

Namgung Hyeok’s group followed behind the Sword Empress.

 

After moving along a complexly connected path….

 

‘A formation?’

 

Namgung Hyeok realized that the natural energy around them wasn’t normal.

 

Some artificial measures had been taken.

 

And they were able to arrive at a shabby cabin in the mountain interior.

 

“This is my hideout. There’s a separate owner, so please don’t make too much of a mess.”

 

“An owner, you say?”

 

“He’s coming over there.”

 

The group looked at the mysterious-looking young man who came out of the cabin.

 

He was a handsome young man wearing martial robes with long hair flowing freely.

 

He made a strange expression, perhaps surprised that the Sword Empress had brought people with her.

 

“Sword Empress. Who are these people?”

 

“They’re the Seonghwa Gate Master and his companions. They’re being chased by Blood Heaven Cult, so I brought them here for now.”

 

“I see. Welcome to my hideout.”

 

The young man said with a slight smile.

 

Namgung Hyeok performed a cupped fist salute toward the young man.

 

“I am Namgung Hyeok, the Seonghwa Gate Master. These are my companions.”

 

“I’m Cheongun. I’ve heard much about the renowned Seonghwa Gate Master who has been shaking the Central Plains recently.”

 

“Thank you. But that’s impressive formation technique skill. If it’s not rude to ask, may I inquire which sect you’re from?”

 

“Hehe. I simply learned a few skills from my master. If I had to say… it would be my master’s sect, the Moshan Sect.”

 

“Moshan Sect!”

 

Everyone looked at Cheongun with surprise.

 

The Moshan Sect was a mysterious sect that specialized in researching the mystical arts of unorthodox sects.

 

However, they rarely showed themselves in the Central Plains.

 

Some people even questioned whether they actually existed or not.

 

“If you inherited the teachings of the Moshan Sect, it’s not strange that you have such formation technique skills.”

 

“Thank you for the praise. But how did all of you come to be here?”

 

Perhaps concerned about that fact, the Sword Empress also looked at Namgung Hyeok with a tense expression.

 

Namgung Hyeok spoke without hesitation.

 

“We came looking for you after hearing that the Sword Empress had disappeared. Sword Empress, do you know about the current situation at Botaam?”

 

“No. Did something happen?”

 

“To get straight to the point, you were attacked by the Northern Evil Alliance. Many disciples almost died because of it.”

 

“What!?”

 

The Sword Empress’s eyes widened in shock.

 

Namgung Hyeok told her the story of how the Northern Evil Alliance had invaded South Sea Sword Pavilion.

 

The Sword Empress’s expression gradually turned pale.

 

When the story ended, she struck her chest with a face full of indignation.

 

“How could this be…! How dare they while I was away!”

 

“Still, there wasn’t much damage in the end, so please be at ease. Now you just need to be careful and return.”

 

“Yes. That’s right, Master. Thanks to the Seonghwa Gate Master’s help, we were able to overcome the crisis. If these people hadn’t been there, we might have suffered real damage.”

 

Son Hyang quickly added.

 

Namgung Hyeok smiled broadly as he looked at the Sword Empress.

 

“We only supported South Sea Sword Pavilion out of necessity. As long as the Northern Evil Alliance exists, having South Sea Sword Pavilion hold out helps us.”

 

“Hmm, but still, the fact that we overcame the crisis thanks to you doesn’t change. Thank you very much.”

 

“You can save the thanks for later. By the way, why were you secluding yourself in a place like this, Sword Empress?”

 

The Sword Empress remained silent for a moment as if organizing her thoughts, then opened her mouth.

 

“About more than half a year ago, I left Botaam and headed to Hangzhou to defeat the Evil Path Alliance Leader Lee Cheolgun.”

 

“…”

 

Lee Cheolgun’s expression changed subtly as he listened to the story. The others also looked at Lee Cheolgun with awkward faces.

 

“Did I say something wrong… Ah!?”

 

The Sword Empress was startled when she saw Lee Cheolgun’s face and gripped her sword hilt. Namgung Hyeok stopped her.

 

“The detailed circumstances would take too long to explain, and he’s our ally now. So please sheathe your sword.”

 

“…The Evil Path Alliance Leader, you say?”

 

“He’s the former Evil Path Alliance Leader now. Don’t you know this, Sword Empress?”

 

“That’s true too. I apologize.”

 

The Sword Empress said that and released her aura again.

 

Her story continued.

 

“But not long after I appeared in Jianghu, something called the Evil Path Alliance civil war broke out. I decided to observe the situation in preparation for any unforeseen circumstances. The result, as you know…”

 

“The former Evil Path Alliance Leader was expelled, and the Evil Path Alliance was divided into the North-South Four Directions Alliance.”

 

“Yes. So I thought I’d try to target the Northern Evil Alliance Leader. There were also reports that the common people were suffering from his tyranny, and since I had come all this way, I couldn’t return empty-handed.”

 

“Then were you injured fighting the Northern Evil Alliance Leader?”

 

“No.”

 

The Sword Empress answered curtly.

 

I had already expected it, but hearing it directly was fascinating.

Namgung Hyeok was certain that man was an executive of the Blood Heaven Cult.

 

He’s probably not just an executive, but someone on the level of an apostle.

‘Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to inflict internal injuries on such a monster.’

 

“When I fled here and was wandering lost, I was very fortunate to meet Cheongun. He provided me with a place to rest, food, and treatment.”

 

“It was just fate, so you don’t need to worry about it.”

 

Cheongun waved his hands dismissively as he spoke.

 

Cheongun waved his hand and said.

“No. If it weren’t for you, I would have literally buried my bones in this mountain. If I can return to Bota Temple, I’ll make sure to repay you properly.”

But the Sword Lord looked at him with burning eyes and said.

“I promise in my name as well. Thank you for saving my Master.”

“No, that’s not true. If it weren’t for you, I would have literally died on this mountain. If I can make it back to Botaam, I’ll be sure to properly repay you.”

Son Hyang likewise bowed to Cheongun.

 

Son Hyangdo likewise looked at Cheongun and bowed in greeting.

“Hehe. May Wonsi Cheonjeon be with you.”

Cheongun scratched the back of his neck with an awkward expression.

“Let me ask first. Have your internal injuries completely healed, Sword Empress?”

“Heh heh. May the Primordial Heavenly Venerable be with you.”

“Mostly healed. Now I’m able to move my body and engage in combat.”

“First, let me ask you something. Have your internal injuries completely healed, Sword Master?”

“But it’s not a state you could call completely healed. Am I right?”

“I’m mostly healed now. I’m able to move my body enough to engage in combat.”

“Ugh…”

“But it’s not quite what you’d call a complete state, is it? Am I right?”

The Sword Empress averted her gaze as if she’d been caught.

 

Namgung Hyeok pondered for a moment, then drew two circles on the ground.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Having more of those guys around would be troublesome for you as well. So I’m suggesting we shake off their pursuit and move to another location before that happens. In your case, Lord Sword Master, it would be better to return to Botaam immediately.”

Who knows what might have happened if nothing else had come up?

Those warriors under her command had been attacked and nearly wiped out entirely, so from the Sword Empress’s perspective, she must be burning with anxiety.

 

Indeed, she was wearing an expression of great anguish. She seemed to be truly contemplating whether it would be alright to leave now.

 

“Of course, the choice is yours, Sword Empress. However, if you choose the second option, we promise to help you to the extent of our abilities.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said this and waited for the Sword Empress’s answer.

 

How much time passed like that?

 

“Let’s go out. As quickly as possible.”

 

The Sword Empress made her decision. Her eyes held a burning determination.

 

“If Bota Temple were safe, it might be different, but the children who came looking for me have even been attacked. If I don’t return, this situation will only get worse.”

 

“That’s likely. Perhaps Bota Temple might even form their own investigation team.”

 

“We can’t let that happen. The damage would only grow.”

 

Bota Temple’s strength, excluding the Sword Empress, couldn’t be called particularly outstanding.

 

Yet if such a place sent people, there was no way they could investigate this Kuaiji Mountain.

 

Rather, wouldn’t they just be captured by Blood Heaven Cult and suffer terribly?

 

“As long as dirt doesn’t enter my eyes, I won’t be able to watch such a sight.”

 

The Sword Empress spoke with gritted teeth. Namgung Hyeok nodded as if he agreed.

 

“Then we’ll escort you to Bota Temple. What will you do about Master Cheongun?”

 

“Are you telling me to leave this place and return to the secular world?”

 

“If you wish, we could create a position for you at Seonghwa Sect.”

 

At Namgung Hyeok’s joke that wasn’t quite a joke, Cheongun burst into laughter. He gathered a few items from inside and came out.

 

“I was just thinking that the days of being stuck inside the formation doing nothing but training were getting boring. So I’ll follow the Seonghwa Gate Master.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded and drew a rough map of what he had figured out on the ground as he spoke.

 

“Then let’s split into two groups. We’ll meet at the designated location after two days each.”

 

“We’re not moving all at once?”

 

“If too many people move together, we’ll stand out. Originally, we were thinking of one strategy for your sake, Sword Empress.”

 

“A strategy for my sake?”

 

The Sword Empress asked with a surprised expression.

 

“Yes.”

 

Namgung Hyeok smiled and took out several signal flares he had previously seized from enemies.

 

“We’re planning to execute diversionary tactics.”

 

* * *

 

A short while later.

 

Somewhere on Kuaiji Mountain.

 

“Damn it. Where the hell did they hide!?”

 

One of Blood Heaven Cult’s executives cursed and struck the ground.

 

They had been searching the mountain for over half a day already, but the enemies weren’t visible even by a speck.

 

If they kept wasting time like this, it would soon be nighttime.

 

That would mean today’s search was as good as over. In the end, it meant they’d have to trudge back having accomplished nothing.

 

“Please calm down, Leader. Rather, isn’t it good for us that we’re not encountering them?”

 

The subordinate said that, but the executive didn’t agree.

 

Because he was filled with the desire to quickly achieve merit and get promoted.

 

So he wanted to find either Namgung Hyeok or the Sword Empress by any means necessary right now.

 

But it was just as he was thinking that.

 

Boom!

 

The sound of a signal flare came from far away.

 

“It’s a signal!”

 

The executive brightened up and began running toward where the signal had come from.

 

However, when he arrived at the place where the signal flare had exploded, he realized something was strange.

 

“What’s that guy?”

 

Because instead of allies, there was a young man with a striking impression waiting there with a grin.

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