The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 147

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 147

 

The same was true for the people from Wudang Sect who had come with them.

 

Everyone reacted with bewilderment.

 

Jin Yul looked at Baek Hyeon with a stern expression. Judging by how his eyes were trembling, it seemed he was sending some kind of telepathic communication.

 

However.

 

“There’s no reason why not.”

 

Before they could resolve the situation, Namgung Hyeok readily accepted.

 

He gazed at Baek Hyeon as if finding it interesting.

 

The two men’s gazes met and a silent conversation passed between them.

 

“But before that, there’s something I want to ask. Did Master Baek Hyeon request a martial duel as an older brother seeing his younger brother for the first time in twenty years, or did you challenge me as a warrior?”

 

“You’ll find out once we begin the martial duel.”

 

“Indeed.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded.

 

“Then there’s no reason to refuse. Let’s prepare a place right away.”

 

[Hyeok. Are you really sure about this?]

 

Telepathic communication came from Namgung Cheon, and Namgung Hyeok chuckled softly as he replied.

 

[There’s no reason why it wouldn’t be fine, is there? It’s just entertainment for the banquet anyway.]

 

[But…]

 

[Just trust me and leave it to me.]

 

At Namgung Hyeok’s telepathic communication filled with strong determination, Namgung Cheon finally nodded.

 

He turned his head again to look at Baek Hyeon and said.

 

“Then we’ll prepare a place. Please follow me.”

 

The place he headed to was an empty space a little distance away from the banquet hall.

 

They had to hastily clear away the items prepared in that spot to create a sparring platform, but it didn’t take long.

 

“Then let’s begin.”

 

“May I go first?”

 

“By all means.”

 

Baek Hyeon didn’t decline.

 

Thwack!

 

He immediately rushed forward and unleashed a technique form of the Supreme Clear Sword Technique.

 

Slashing strikes surging forth with clear sword qi.

 

Namgung Hyeok watched them and raised his sword at the critical moment.

 

The Azure Heaven Sword and Wudang Sect’s Pine Gate Ancient Sword clashed, sending sparks flying.

 

A contest of strength followed.

 

Clang!

 

[What are your intentions?]

 

[I have no particular intentions.]

 

[You caused this scene just because you wanted to spar with me once?]

 

[Something like that.]

 

Thus, telepathic communication passed between the two who had their swords locked together.

 

Namgung Hyeok narrowed his eyes. It was to judge whether this was sincere or not.

 

[Honestly, I suspect you might be doing this because you harbor resentment toward the Namgung Family.]

 

[Resentment… Hehe. Then I wouldn’t have requested a martial duel with you instead of the family head, would I? If I had some ulterior motive, that is.]

 

Baek Hyeon twisted the corner of his mouth.

 

At that moment, he applied force to push his sword forward, then switched to an offensive thrusting attack.

 

Namgung Hyeok didn’t block but spun his body swiftly to evade the attack.

 

“Ooh!”

 

“What a clean move.”

 

Admiration burst forth from among the spectators.

 

Namgung Hyeok channeled energy into his Fire Core and ignited Sacred Fire.

 

“Is that the Sacred Fire!”

 

“Just looking at it feels quite intimidating.”

 

“How fortunate to see something I’ve only heard about in rumors.”

 

Surprised voices could be heard from the Wudang Sect side.

 

Unlike the Namgung Family side who were relatively familiar with Sacred Fire, they were seeing Sacred Fire for the first time here.

 

Namgung Hyeok didn’t hesitate and unleashed the Fire Dance Chain technique.

 

Sacred Fire flames embroidered the air as the Azure Heaven Sword’s trajectory twisted this way and that.

 

But when the twisted Azure Heaven Sword tried to target Baek Hyeon’s vital points.

 

“…!”

 

Namgung Hyeok realized that Baek Hyeon’s sword was rotating while drawing something.

 

And the identity of that something was precisely the Taiji symbol.

 

The Taiji thus created received the incoming Azure Heaven Sword and gently deflected it.

 

This time, noisy sounds came from the Namgung Family side.

 

“Taiji Wisdom Sword!”

 

What Baek Hyeon had just displayed was a devastating technique that only a very few in the Wudang Sect could use.

 

Everyone couldn’t help but be amazed that he could perform such a thing at such a young age.

 

[Besides, if I truly harbored resentment, I wouldn’t have even come to this place.]

 

Clang!

 

Baek Hyeon, having deflected the sword, sent a telepathic message.

 

[No, rather, I would have prevented the Namgung Family and Wudang Sect from establishing such exchanges. I have enough standing within the Wudang Sect to do so.]

 

[That would be true. You are the Taiji Sword Immortal’s disciple after all.]

 

[But I didn’t do that. I settled my resentment toward the Namgung Family long ago. No, I even hold gratitude. If they hadn’t sent me to the Wudang Sect, I never would have become Master’s disciple.]

 

[Then the reason you requested this martial duel is…]

 

[Isn’t it obvious?]

 

As he deflected the Azure Heaven Sword, the form of the Taiji changed.

 

Baek Hyeon spun around once in a circle, then thrust his sword with rotational force.

 

Bang!

 

[It’s to meet you… no, to meet you. Hyeok.]

 

At that moment, Namgung Hyeok felt that Baek Hyeon’s sword had become much heavier than before.

 

It was because he had used the force he had just deflected while adding rotational power to unleash a much sharper attack.

 

Namgung Hyeok, who had stepped back a couple of paces from that strong impact, chuckled softly.

 

[To meet me?]

 

[Honestly, I have no interest in something like the Namgung Family. But I am interested in you. Do you know why? It’s because of the evaluation that you’re the greatest Rising Star of this generation. As a warrior of similar age, and as my master’s disciple, I cannot ignore and pass by such a thing.]

 

[Indeed.]

 

Namgung Hyeok intensified the Sacred Flame with an amused expression.

 

[Then I’ll clearly show you. What kind of person I am.]

 

Whoosh!

 

The flames wrapped around the Azure Heaven Sword blazed fiercely enough to be piercing.

 

An ordinary person would suffer from the heat just by facing the sword.

 

Namgung Hyeok grinned and thrust his sword forward with a large step.

 

The first technique of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword, Flame Dragon Breaking Heaven, unfolded.

 

Baek Hyeon deployed the Taiji Wisdom Sword to hastily form a Taiji, but couldn’t completely deflect the fierce aura.

 

“Ugh!”

 

His shoulder martial robes tore as the sword barely grazed past.

 

But Baek Hyeon immediately prepared the characteristic counterattack of the Taiji Wisdom Sword, paying no heed to the pain.

 

However, at that moment, Namgung Hyeok was already turning the direction of his thrusting sword.

 

What followed was a sideways sweeping strike.

 

Crash!

 

With a tremendous roar, Baek Hyeon’s body retreated several steps.

 

“…!”

 

But there was no time to reorganize his stance.

 

Because Namgung Hyeok’s sword was drawing afterimages as it continuously delivered sword strikes.

 

Clang clang clang clang!

 

In an instant, dozens of exchanges passed between the two.

 

Those watching forgot even the alcohol and food prepared for the banquet as they observed the duel.

 

“Truly amazing.”

 

“Is this really a martial duel between Late-Stage Experts?”

 

“Both seem to have far surpassed the level of Late-Stage Experts.”

 

But they all felt it.

 

The fight that had initially seemed evenly matched was gradually tilting to one side.

 

As evidence, Baek Hyeon’s body was being pushed further and further back.

 

Finally, when his form was pushed near the wall.

 

‘Now!’

 

Baek Hyeon changed his gaze and immediately launched a counterattack.

 

The Pine Gate Ancient Sword, which had only been defending, switched to offense.

 

Namgung Hyeok realized that Baek Hyeon’s atmosphere had completely changed, like the yin and yang of Taiji reversing.

 

‘Indeed. So he was deliberately driven this far?’

 

It was to launch a more intense counterattack with his back against the wall.

 

From Baek Hyeon’s hands, the Wudang Sect’s devastating technique, the Thirteen Forms of Taiji, unfolded.

 

Namgung Hyeok grinned as he condensed the Sacred Fire that had been wrapped around his sword.

 

What followed was a technique form of Explosive Flame Annihilation.

 

Kwaaaaaaang!

 

The flames that had condensed and then burst forth in one go struck Baek Hyeon who was trying to counterattack.

 

“Kuk!”

 

Baek Hyeon was about to launch an offensive when he took a tremendous shockwave and was slammed backward.

 

It all happened in such a short time that he couldn’t even assume a defensive stance.

 

“….”

 

The spectators watching that scene were momentarily at a loss for words.

 

It was truly a terrifying move.

 

If the power of the attack just unleashed had been even slightly higher, Baek Hyeon could have been seriously injured or killed.

 

“Ha.”

 

Baek Hyeon, who had been slammed into the wall and barely managed to get up, let out a sigh that could have been either lament or admiration.

 

He sheathed the Pine Gate Ancient Sword he was holding and took a cupped fist salute.

 

It was a respectful attitude that showed he acknowledged his opponent.

 

“I have lost.”

 

“Waaaaaaah!”

 

At that moment, cheers erupted from the Namgung Family side.

 

On the other hand, the people from Wudang Sect seemed slightly flustered.

 

Their reaction showed they never thought Baek Hyeon would be defeated so one-sidedly.

 

But that was only momentary.

 

Clap clap clap.

 

Jin Yul, the representative of the Wudang Sect people, calmly applauded.

 

He looked at Namgung Hyeok and spoke as if impressed.

 

“Truly remarkable. I can see why the world speaks so highly of Sacred Fire Gate.”

 

“It was a good martial duel. Wudang Sect’s swordsmanship truly lives up to its reputation.”

 

Namgung Hyeok also gave his opponent appropriate face.

 

Namgung Cheon, who had been watching the situation, seized the moment and interjected while clapping.

 

“Both of you were truly remarkable. It’s reassuring to know that our Main House’s allies are this strong.”

 

He used the term allies rather than brothers of the Namgung Family.

 

Namgung Hyeok and Baek Hyeon understood this and smiled mysteriously.

 

It seemed Namgung Cheon had also figured out Baek Hyeon’s intention and was trying to accommodate it.

 

“Now then, since the mood has been lifted, I hope everyone will enjoy the banquet. Well then…”

 

When Namgung Cheon clapped, the musicians who had been prepared in advance began to play.

 

At the same time, the excitement from the martial duel that had just taken place also subsided a little.

 

“Would it be alright if we joined you?”

 

Namgung Hyeok was surrounded by many people who had come from Wudang Sect.

 

It seemed the martial prowess he had displayed was quite impressive to them.

 

‘I was worried I might earn their hatred, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.’

 

If that were the case, they wouldn’t have come near him at all.

 

However, the Wudang Sect disciples only showed curiosity and displayed no hostile attitude.

 

Whether they were hiding their true feelings and pretending to be friendly, or if they were genuinely impressed, he couldn’t tell, but it was good that they weren’t expressing hostility outwardly.

 

‘Elder Brother is finally having a conversation with Second Elder Brother.’

 

Seeing the two of them standing apart and talking about something, they were probably having a heart-to-heart conversation about their true feelings.

 

Everyone seemed to have enough sense not to interfere, as no one was approaching that area.

 

It seemed that most of the people here knew about the situation between the two and were being considerate.

 

‘Well, just in case, I should keep a close watch from my side.’

 

It was when Namgung Hyeok was thinking this.

 

“May I join you as well?”

 

Jin Yul suddenly approached Namgung Hyeok.

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded and made space for him.

 

The Wudang Sect disciples, seeing him arrive, hastily vacated their seats.

 

He clicked his tongue lightly.

 

“Hmm. I unintentionally made the other disciples feel pressured.”

 

“It can’t be helped. Even if you don’t intend it, wouldn’t subordinates feel burdened when someone of high rank approaches?”

 

“Haha. For that to be the case, you seem to converse quite well with me. I should give the disciples some guidance about this.”

 

It was a remark reminding him that Namgung Hyeok held the position of sect leader of the Seonghwa Sect.

 

Namgung Hyeok shook his head.

 

“It’s probably because we’re of similar age that it feels comfortable. Honestly, it’s not common for someone my age to be leading a sect.”

 

“I think that makes you all the more remarkable. You’ve become the leader of the massive Seonghwa Sect, not some small sect.”

 

“It’s more thanks to countless connections than my own merit. But Master Jin, do you have something to tell me?”

 

“Haha. You’re quite perceptive indeed. I actually had something I was going to tell you through the Namgung Family.”

 

“Oh?”

 

“But since you’re here, I thought it would be better to tell you directly, so I came over. Is that alright?”

 

“Of course. What kind of story is it?”

 

“It’s a story that should interest you.”

 

Jin Yul smiled slightly and continued.

 

“This is a story about the Seongchang Faction you’re looking for.”

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