The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 161
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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 161
Jeon Wook charging forward in an instant.
He could feel the watchers on the other side panicking.
They must have realized they had been discovered.
They tried to secretly retreat and flee.
But Jeon Wook’s movements were faster.
Thwack!
Having swiftly reached the snow mountain, he threw a dagger toward somewhere.
Clang!
Sparks burst forth along with the sound of metal clashing.
And then Jeon Wook’s sword cut across that spot.
The number of enemies was three.
But their combat ability didn’t seem very high.
With the first step, he cut one person’s arm.
With the second step, he sliced another’s thigh.
And with the final third step, he cut the back of the one who was fleeing.
Slash!
“Aaaahhhhh!”
The watchers screamed without exception.
Jeon Wook struck them hard to knock them unconscious.
Thud!
Having cleanly completed his mission, he dragged the three unconscious people back to Namgung Hyeok.
“Mission accomplished.”
“Well done.”
Namgung Hyeok praised Jeon Wook and infused Sacred Fire into the three people.
The warm flames awakened their consciousness.
Quick to assess the situation, they immediately tried to get up and resist.
“…!”
But the watchers’ arms and legs were already tightly bound with rope.
This meant they could only struggle, let alone escape.
Namgung Hyeok made eye contact with one of them and asked.
“Who sent you?”
“Th, that is… Aaaahhhhh!”
When he hesitated to answer, the man immediately let out a scream.
The Sacred Fire that had felt warm now became hot enough to make him scream.
Fear filled his eyes.
It was natural since he was in immediate danger of burning to death.
Namgung Hyeok asked again with a cold expression.
“Who sent you?”
“We, we came from the Dong Family!”
“The Dong Family.”
Namgung Hyeok briefly compiled his knowledge about the Northern Sea.
‘The Northern Sea has a total of five major families.’
They were the five families represented by harsh winter, snow, cold, and ice.
Among them, the Bing Family was the ruler of the Northern Sea and a family that had maintained a long relationship with Namgung Hyeok himself through Bing Seolhye.
And the current situation seemed to be that other influential families had risen in rebellion against the Bing Family’s rule.
In other words, the opponent before his eyes was part of those rebel forces.
“How did the Dong Family know we would be coming here now?”
“We, we didn’t know! We were just continuously monitoring this area after hearing that the Bing Family had called for reinforcements…”
“I see.”
Namgung Hyeok believed the prisoner’s words.
In fact, unless it was a chance encounter, there was no way they could have discovered them.
“Since you answered well, I won’t kill you.”
Namgung Hyeok knocked the prisoner unconscious.
After ordering his subordinates to guard him well, he gathered his executives.
“Lord. Are you going to the Ice Palace now?”
“Yes.”
Namgung Hyeok nodded.
“Since the Bing Family has requested support, we should join them first. It wouldn’t be bad to launch a surprise attack on other rebel forces while the information hasn’t leaked…”
He pondered for a moment before continuing.
“But the risk would be too great, and it’s not good to act when we don’t even know the exact situation yet. First, we should go to the Northern Sea Ice Palace and hear about this situation.”
“Yes.”
“You know where the Ice Palace is, right?”
“Of course. We’ll guide you.”
San Jihwang and the warriors of the Yeomhwa Trading Company nodded.
They were experienced people who had traveled back and forth to the Northern Sea several times for cold iron trade.
So they would be able to perform excellently even if entrusted with guiding the way.
“Then let’s depart.”
The group immediately set off toward the Northern Sea Ice Palace.
Several days later.
They were able to arrive at the most prosperous city in the Northern Sea.
* * *
Northern Sea Ice Palace.
As one could guess from the name, it had the appearance of a large city centered around a massive palace.
It was like looking at a single nation, one might say?
In reality, it wasn’t wrong either.
The Northern Sea Ice Palace was practically an independent nation beyond the reach of the Central Plains’ influence.
“Benefactor! It’s been so long!”
Upon arriving at the Northern Sea Ice Palace, Bing Seolhye was the first to appear.
Leading dozens of warriors as her escort, she welcomed Namgung Hyeok with a bright smile.
Namgung Hyeok also smiled and greeted her.
“It’s been a long time. Your martial arts seem to have grown stronger.”
“I’ve become much better at controlling the cold energy within me. It’s all thanks to you, benefactor.”
“If possible, please call me Seonghwa Gate Master. The title of benefactor is rather embarrassing.”
“Yes. Then I’ll call you Sect Master.”
Bing Seolhye nodded readily.
“May I guide you through the Ice Palace?”
“Of course. However, I’d appreciate it if you could first arrange for my companions to rest.”
“I’ll do that. Guard Han! Please provide these people with lodging and meals.”
“Yes, Young Palace Master.”
The guard he had met before, Han Yeoun, guided the subordinates who had followed Namgung Hyeok.
Namgung Hyeok looked at him and said.
“Guard Han is from the Han Family, isn’t he? I see he didn’t join the enemies.”
“It’s not just Guard Han. Only some of the Five Great Families fell for the Heavenly Demon Sect’s temptation and betrayed the Ice Palace, not all of them. Even now, senior members from each family are lending their strength to our side.”
“That makes sense. If all Four Great Families except the Bing Family had gone over to the enemy, the situation would be much worse than now.”
No matter how much the Bing Family led the Five Great Families…
“Come in.”
Rumble.
The door opened with a tremendous vibration.
The interior was revealed at the same time.
It was exactly as expected.
In the great hall, retainers were lined up on both sides.
The skills of those retainers were extraordinary.
The weakest among them was a transcendent master, and some were even comparable to the Four Great Guardians of Seonghwa Gate.
But there was one who emanated such presence that even those people couldn’t draw attention away from him.
A being who might have reached the same realm as the Ten Greatest Masters Under Heaven.
The Bukhaebinggung Master was sitting right there on the jade throne.
Namgung Hyeok strode toward him and offered his greetings.
“Seonghwa Gate Master Namgung Hyeok pays his respects to the master of Northern Sea Ice Palace.”
He showed appropriate courtesy.
His opponent was a great warrior who had reached the realm of enlightenment.
So he showed respect befitting that status.
The Bukhaebinggung Master smiled at his greeting.
“You’re a young man with better manners than I expected. It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am called Bing Yohwi. I’ve heard much about you.”
“Is that so?”
“Of course. How could I not know about my daughter’s benefactor? Not only did I hear from my daughter about what happened to her… I also personally inquired about you through merchants who visit the Northern Sea. Ha, truly remarkable.”
Bing Yohwi gazed at Namgung Hyeok as if speaking from the heart.
“A conqueror who became the master of a city at a young age, and the current master of Seonghwa Gate, a force that was once among the top five in the Central Plains Martial World. Also a hero who, together with Great General Han Yusin, prevented the invasion of nomadic tribes.”
“…”
“And also the benefactor who helped my daughter overcome her heavenly affliction. I’ve always wanted to meet you someday to express my gratitude.”
Saying this, Bing Yohwi descended from the jade throne.
He bowed his head toward Namgung Hyeok.
“Thank you so much for saving my daughter’s life.”
“P-Palace Master…!?”
The Senior Members of Ice Palace were shocked at the sight.
No matter how much of a benefactor to his daughter, how could the master of Northern Sea Ice Palace bow his head to someone much younger, young enough to be his son?
This could potentially diminish the Palace Master’s dignity.
But the person in question didn’t care.
“That child can be here healthy like this now entirely thanks to you. You are a benefactor not just to me, but to the entire Ice Palace.”
“Your daughter’s constitutional problem hasn’t been completely resolved yet.”
Namgung Hyeok spoke calmly to Bing Yohwi.
It was the truth.
Even though her condition had improved and wouldn’t worsen anymore, the Nine Yin Severed Meridians hadn’t been completely healed.
There were still some severed meridians remaining.
Only by resolving those would Bing Seolhye be truly freed from her heavenly affliction.
“Of course, I don’t intend to leave things as they are. If the opportunity arises, I will completely heal her.”
“Thank you. I’m truly grateful.”
“When that happens, your daughter will not only regain her health but will be able to freely control cold energy incomparable to anything she’s experienced before. When that time comes…”
“Perhaps the strongest Ice Palace Master in Northern Sea history might be born. Complete suppression of the Nine Yin Severed Meridians’ yin energy is no different from being born with an Extreme Yin Constitution.”
Bing Yohwi spoke with serious eyes.
No matter that he was evaluating his own daughter, this was the opinion of a master at the Transcendent realm.
Even if he mixed in some wishful thinking, the potential itself must be real.
So he was truly grateful to Namgung Hyeok from the bottom of his heart.
If Namgung Hyeok hadn’t been there, unlocking her potential and everything else would have been impossible.
“Is there anything you want? If it’s something you desire, I’m prepared to grant almost anything.”
“Hmm. Almost anything, you say?”
“That’s right. Even if it were my daughter.”
“F-Father!?”
In her flustered state, she didn’t address him with the formal title of Palace Master.
Bing Yohwi ignored Bing Seolhye’s words and quietly met Namgung Hyeok’s gaze.
Namgung Hyeok chuckled softly and replied.
“I think it’s a bit too early to discuss such matters right now. As you know, the current state of the Ice Palace is chaotic, isn’t it? Even if I were to receive compensation, I’d like to receive it after this chaos has been quelled.”
“That’s certainly true. However, I didn’t expect to hear such words from you as our guest.”
“Please call me reinforcements from the Alliance rather than a guest. I did come this long way after hearing your daughter’s request for help.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. So please tell me.”
Namgung Hyeok’s eyes became serious.
“What should I do?”
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