The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 139

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 139

 

“Kraaaagh!”

 

Dongbang Son screamed as blood streamed from his fist.

 

His fist was cut quite deeply.

 

If it had gone just a little deeper, all his fingers would have been severed.

 

It was fortunate that his steel gauntlets had defended him, otherwise it would have been over already.

 

He immediately pressed on his blood vessels for hemostasis and retreated.

 

“This damn bastard…!”

 

Dongbang Son’s eyes turned fierce.

 

Who would have thought he’d be beaten like this by the Seonghwa Gate Master, whom he’d considered mere prey?

 

Honestly, he couldn’t have imagined it.

 

But this was undeniable reality.

 

“Huu.”

 

On the other hand, Namgung Hyeok was equally exhausted.

 

‘This is the second time I’ve used Sacred Fire to its limits since leaving the battlefield.’

 

The first time was against Seomun Ho, one of the ten great masters of the Seomun Family.

 

But even then, though he was tired, he didn’t feel this drained.

 

After all, that was a martial duel situation.

 

However…

 

‘Right now I feel like I’m going to die.’

 

Fighting for his life, exchanging blows and unleashing strikes, his entire body seemed to scream and convulse.

 

His dantian and Fire Core also felt completely empty.

 

At this rate, it seemed he wouldn’t be able to continue fighting, but Namgung Hyeok didn’t show it.

 

He simply took his ready stance again while breaking out in cold sweat.

 

Did he foresee defeat from that appearance?

 

“Damn it! Anyone, just block that bastard!”

 

What Dongbang Son chose was flight.

 

As soon as his gauntlets were destroyed, he turned his back without hesitation.

 

He felt that if he fought any longer, he would die.

 

“Don’t think this is the end! Next time I’ll definitely kill you!”

 

He left those words and fled at full speed.

 

“L-Leader!?”

 

Those around showed panic at Dongbang Son’s behavior.

 

They never expected him to flee like this.

 

Namgung Hyeok raised his Azure Heaven Sword and pursued him.

 

Chwahaak!

 

“Kraaagh!”

 

The Blood Heaven Cultists who blocked his path were torn apart.

 

They tried their best to stop Namgung Hyeok, but it was useless.

 

In an instant, more than a dozen warriors had lost their lives.

 

But during that time, Dongbang Son’s figure continued to grow more distant.

 

At this rate, it seemed they would lose him.

 

And at that moment.

 

Whoooosh!

 

An arrow that tore through the air struck Dongbang Son in the shoulder.

 

“Aaaaaaahhhhh!”

 

He let out a tremendous scream from the pain he felt in his shoulder.

 

If he hadn’t been wrapped in Body Protection Qi, his entire shoulder would have been torn off.

 

‘Damn it!’

 

Even as Dongbang Son tumbled and rolled, he truly felt his life was threatened.

 

At this rate, he would either be caught by Namgung Hyeok and lose his head, or be sniped to death by that distant archer.

 

So he gritted his teeth and squeezed out his Blood Bear Energy.

 

Covering his entire body with Blood Bear Energy, he ran with all his might.

 

Two more arrows flew and struck his arms and legs, but he didn’t stop.

 

“Tsk!”

 

So Yeon, watching from afar, clicked her tongue.

 

Each attack had been intended to kill the opponent or at least cripple him.

 

But the armor of energy the opponent wore was too thick, so the attacks weren’t properly effective.

 

“Lord!”

 

Finally, she turned her bow away from Dongbang Son toward the remaining Blood Heaven Cultists.

 

So Yeon called out to Namgung Hyeok while unleashing strikes like artillery shells.

 

Whoooosh!

 

Thud thud thud thud!

 

What initially had overwhelming mass split into dozens of energy projectiles that struck the Blood Heaven Cultists.

 

Namgung Hyeok took advantage of the opening she created and rushed forward.

 

With no interference, focusing entirely on his movement technique at full power, he positioned himself in front of Dongbang Son.

 

“You persistent bastard!”

 

Dongbang Son roared like a wild beast and threw a punch at Namgung Hyeok.

 

Namgung Hyeok stepped back to dodge it and immediately counterattacked.

 

Slash!

 

Dongbang Son’s chest was cut deeper than before.

 

Namgung Hyeok saw this and smiled.

 

Even though his own stamina had reached its limit, the fact that his attack went deep meant his opponent was also at his limit.

 

If so, he could finish this at any time.

 

“Sorry, but I don’t really like leaving loose ends.”

 

“You bastard…!”

 

“You’ve worked hard all this time.”

 

Namgung Hyeok squeezed out his Fire Essence one last time and swung his Sacred Fire sword.

 

Whoosh!

 

The sword, swung in a beautiful arc of fire, sliced through Dongbang Son’s neck.

 

Dongbang Son clutched his throat in disbelief, then collapsed with a thud.

 

Shock spread among the Blood Heaven Cult members who witnessed this scene.

 

“O-One of the Yuksado has fallen!”

 

“This can’t be!”

 

They couldn’t believe it.

 

Dongbang Son of the Yuksado was among the top ten fighters in the Blood Heaven Cult.

 

His skin was so tough that even blades and spears couldn’t pierce it, and his fists were powerful enough to shatter rocks in a single blow.

 

Yet such a person had abandoned his subordinates, fled pathetically, and been beheaded?

 

“M-Monster…!”

 

Everyone looked at Namgung Hyeok with eyes filled with awe and terror.

 

Namgung Hyeok smiled coldly as he raised the Azure Heaven Sword.

 

Though he had exhausted all his strength and had no energy left, his outward appearance looked perfectly fine.

 

“Run!”

 

“Retreat!”

 

And it worked.

 

The troops who had maintained their morale while Dongbang Son was alive all began scattering and fleeing deep into the mountain interior.

 

“Hahahaha!”

 

“Where do you think you’re going!”

 

Lee Cheolgun and Ma Doil pursued them from behind.

 

The two men swept through the enemy camp like fish in water, steadily accumulating damage.

 

Peoooong!

 

On top of that, terrifying sniping shots followed one after another.

 

By the time the chaotic battlefield finally fell quiet, over a hundred casualties had already been inflicted.

 

Namgung Hyeok wiped the blood from his sword and exhaled lightly.

 

“Phew.”

 

“You’ve worked hard. Are you alright?”

 

“To think you actually defeated one of the Yuksado…”

 

“Lord. Can you move?”

 

The three people who had been active on the battlefield gathered around him.

 

Namgung Hyeok chuckled as if he was fine and sheathed the Azure Heaven Sword.

 

“He was an opponent I couldn’t underestimate. If I had let my guard down even slightly, I would have been the one to die.”

 

“But you won, didn’t you? That’s all that matters.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded at Lee Cheolgun’s words.

 

In any case, he had defeated Dongbang Son and won the battle.

 

That was the only truth of this fight. There was no need for hypothetical scenarios.

 

“Let’s rest a bit before moving to the rendezvous point.”

 

“I’ll stand guard. All three of you should practice qi circulation and breathing.”

 

So Yeon climbed onto a rock and spoke while keeping watch in all directions.

 

Namgung Hyeok and the other two didn’t decline her offer.

 

After a brief qi circulation and breathing session, they departed toward the rendezvous point.

 

All that remained on the battlefield were the gruesome corpses of their enemies.

 

* * *

 

“….”

 

The Sword Empress’s group, having arrived at a village far from Kuaiji Mountain, anxiously gazed toward the mountain.

 

They were all worried about Namgung Hyeok’s group, who had volunteered to act as bait with only four people.

 

The only one who remained calm there was Jeon Wook.

 

“Lord Jeon Wook. Aren’t you worried even though the Sect Master has gone there?”

 

Son Hyang asked cautiously, seemingly impressed by his composed demeanor.

 

Jeon Wook smiled broadly and answered.

 

“That’s right. I’m not worried at all. It might be different if it were someone else, but my Lord went personally.”

 

“What do you mean by that….”

 

“Since long ago, my Lord has never failed a single mission he undertook. And this time too, he will successfully complete the mission and return safely.”

 

In a way, it was a statement that bordered on fanatical devotion to Namgung Hyeok.

 

However, Son Hyang didn’t object to it.

 

There was no need for her to step forward and dampen the mood, and she too hoped for their safe return.

 

And after they had waited anxiously for about half a day.

 

“My, my Lord is coming!”

 

One of the Seonghwa Sect’s elite who participated in the operation shouted while looking into the distance.

 

As he said, there were Namgung Hyeok and his group, covered in blood.

 

The Sword Empress, Jeon Wook, and the others rushed forward to greet them.

 

The Sword Empress spoke with trembling eyes.

 

“I’m relieved you’re safe. It seems you’ve been through intense combat – what happened?”

 

“We encountered someone called Yuksado from the Blood Heaven Cult.”

 

“…!”

 

Namgung Hyeok explained what had just happened to the surprised Sword Empress.

 

From deliberately luring the enemies to beheading Yuksado Dongbang Son.

 

“That can’t be….”

 

The Sword Empress couldn’t help but be shocked.

 

Yuksado was a powerful enemy who had inflicted serious internal injuries on her. She found it hard to believe that such a person had been beheaded.

 

But there was no reason for Namgung Hyeok to tell an easily exposed lie in this situation.

 

“Se, Sect Master, you’re truly amazing.”

 

“I was lucky. If Sacred Fire hadn’t had an advantage against the Blood Heaven Cultists, it would have been difficult.”

 

Namgung Hyeok said this and smiled broadly.

 

“More importantly, there won’t be any pursuit from the Blood Heaven Cult for a while now. With Yuksado dead, their movements will become much more cautious.”

 

With such a big shot dead, it would be awkward for them to send other forces.

 

Of course, he had to consider the worst-case scenario of two or more master-level fighters coming….

 

‘By then, we’ll have already left this place anyway, so it doesn’t matter.’

 

Namgung Hyeok thought this way and explained his plan.

 

“The Sword Empress and we will part ways here and return to our respective sects. The enemies probably won’t be able to mobilize more troops right now due to the forces they’ve lost.”

 

“You’re saying we’ll be safe for a while.”

 

“That’s right. Of course, those bastards might reorganize and target Bota Temple…”

 

“I think I can help with that.”

 

The one who spoke up was Cheongun of the Mosan Sect.

 

He looked at the Sword Empress and said.

 

“Before going to the Seonghwa Gate Master, I’ll first go to Bota Temple with the Sword Empress and set up formations. If that happens, even if the North Sado Alliance or Blood Heaven Cult attacks, you’ll be fine for quite a while.”

 

“How reassuring to hear you say that.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded at Cheongun’s words.

 

Certainly, with his skills, hiding Bota Temple wouldn’t be impossible.

 

“I don’t know how I can repay this kindness.”

 

The Sword Empress looked at Namgung Hyeok and spoke while making a cupped fist salute.

 

Namgung Hyeok smiled slightly and answered her.

 

“If you occasionally show the power of the South Sea Sword Pavilion to prevent the North Sado Alliance from causing trouble, that will be enough. Just by occasionally revealing its presence, the South Sea Sword Pavilion will serve as a deterrent to the North Sado Alliance. That alone will be a great help to us.”

 

“I’ll do that. I already have a debt to settle with those bastards anyway.”

 

The Sword Empress said while gritting her teeth.

 

She probably wanted to take revenge on the North Sado Alliance for attacking them this time.

 

Of course, this didn’t mean all-out war. The South Sea Sword Pavilion’s forces were far inferior for a full-scale battle.

 

‘But if they just cause some local conflicts and scatter their attention… those bastards won’t be able to do anything about it.’

 

The South Sea Sword Pavilion would be protected by formations at Cheongun’s hands.

 

Even if they wanted to subjugate them, they’d struggle because they couldn’t find them.

 

And even if they did find them, when those bastards mobilized large-scale forces, they could just move the Seonghwa Sect to push down from the north.

 

Then they could conquer the North Sado Alliance more easily.

 

“Well then, I’ll be going in now.”

 

“Please take care of yourself on your way back.”

 

“Likewise. I hope your journey is peaceful.”

 

“Sect Master. I’ll set up the formations at Bota Temple and come visit you soon.”

 

Namgung Hyeok and the Sword Empress’s group exchanged farewells and departed in their respective directions.

 

‘Now then, shall I pick up the pace.’

 

Namgung Hyeok thought this way and drove his horse toward the north.

 

He was heading toward Jiangsu Province, the territory of the Seonghwa Sect.

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