The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 164

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 164

 

“Kyaaaaaaah!”

 

Screams echoed from all directions.

 

A massive slashing strike had cut down the leading bandits entirely.

 

The range was no less than three zhang in radius.

 

“Scatter!”

 

Someone who realized they shouldn’t cluster together shouted.

 

The bandits spread out widely, trampling over their comrades’ corpses.

 

Namgung Hyeok looked at them and swung his sword.

 

Flames embroidered the darkness as the Fire Dance Chain technique unfolded.

 

Swish!

 

Clean combinations continued as the bandits’ bodies collapsed one by one.

 

“You bastard!”

 

Even so, there were those who didn’t lose courage and charged at him.

 

Slash!

 

The Azure Heaven Sword mercilessly severed their necks.

 

It was truly a one-sided massacre.

 

“Follow our Lord!”

 

Moreover, it wasn’t just Namgung Hyeok alone.

 

Jeon Wook and part of the Special Forces remained there to support him.

 

When Namgung Hyeok penetrated the enemy camp, they steadily cleaned up the enemies on the outskirts.

 

Despite being outnumbered dozens of times, they didn’t seem to be losing at all.

 

“Retreat!”

 

Finally, an order came from behind.

 

The bandit group, unwilling to cross swords with Namgung Hyeok, hastily fled backward.

 

Namgung Hyeok tried to pursue them, but.

 

Whoosh!

 

A short spear flying from afar interrupted his pursuit.

 

Clang!

 

Namgung Hyeok cut it down and looked in the direction the spear had come from.

 

The culprit was a middle-aged man carrying short spears in both hands and even on his back.

 

Namgung Hyeok looked at him and spoke calmly.

 

“Are you the leader of this bandit group?”

 

“That’s right. I’m called Seong Pilho. You must be Seonghwa Gate Master Namgung Hyeok?”

 

“Yes.”

 

A brief exchange of greetings passed between them.

 

Even during this, the two men glared at each other.

 

As if trying to gauge each other’s level.

 

The first to move was Seong Pilho.

 

“Hup!”

 

With an intake of breath, he thrust one of the short spears he held in both hands.

 

Paang!

 

A strike so powerful it made the sound of air being torn apart.

 

Namgung Hyeok did not block it.

 

He twisted his body to avoid the shockwave and immediately closed the distance.

 

A gap close enough for their weapons to reach each other.

 

Within that precarious distance, he thrust the Azure Heaven Sword.

 

Kaang! Kang! Kaang!

 

Three sharp metallic sounds rang out.

 

Amazingly, Seong Pilho had blocked all the attacks aimed at his vital points.

 

“Not bad.”

 

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes sharpened.

 

Hwareureuk!

 

Soon after, the Sacred Flame wrapping around the Azure Heaven Sword grew stronger.

 

He immediately put his weight forward and swung the Azure Heaven Sword from bottom to top.

 

The Fire Dragon Ascending Heaven technique.

 

An ordinary enemy would panic at the attack coming from an unexpected angle and fail to block it.

 

But Seong Pilho was not an ordinary enemy.

 

Chwahaek!

 

The sword tip that barely grazed past cut the tip of his chin.

 

If he had been even slightly late in tilting his head back, it would have been a strike that completely severed his lower jaw.

 

But even in that precarious moment, Seong Pilho did not panic.

 

The moment he successfully evaded, he immediately counterattacked.

 

Seogeok!

 

The spear blade that flew at him cut through Namgung Hyeok’s sleeve as it passed.

 

The two men briefly separated and glared at each other.

 

Namgung Hyeok was the first to speak.

 

“You’re not just an ordinary bandit leader. What are you?”

 

His martial arts were far too advanced for that.

 

Advanced enough to exchange moves with him to some degree.

 

At this level, he could live comfortably with recognition in the Murim.

 

But for such a person to be commanding bandits…

 

“I don’t need to hear an answer. You’re from the Heavenly Demon Sect.”

 

It was obvious.

 

The force currently trying to change the ruling class of the Northern Sea and control it as they pleased was the Heavenly Demon Sect.

 

And the Hungry Ghost Gang had come north to support that Heavenly Demon Sect.

 

In other words, the Hungry Ghost Gang had been on their side from the beginning.

 

Perhaps the Heavenly Demon Sect had created them from the start for their own needs, or they had replaced the leader.

 

“You’re quite perceptive.”

 

Seong Pilho answered with a low laugh.

 

Even so, his gaze remained fixed on Namgung Hyeok.

 

Couldn’t he somehow find an opening?

 

His eyes held such expectation.

 

But unfortunately, he would never succeed.

 

‘I can’t see a single opening.’

 

He inwardly broke out in cold sweat.

 

Though they were somehow maintaining an even match now, if they continued fighting, his limits would likely be reached.

 

At this rate, he would die.

 

Finally.

 

“Haaaaaaah!”

 

He threw the short spear he held in his right hand with all his might.

 

The short spear, launched with explosive internal energy, charged toward Namgung Hyeok with truly terrifying momentum.

 

“Lord!”

 

Jeon Wook, who had been watching the situation, shouted urgently.

 

But Namgung Hyeok remained calm.

 

Claaaang!

 

He angled the Azure Heaven Sword and blocked the flying short spear.

 

With a metallic sound, the flying short spear was deflected.

 

But in that moment, Seong Pilho had already turned and was running backward.

 

It was truly a speed that could be called full power.

 

“L-Leader!”

 

As if this wasn’t agreed upon with his subordinates, panicked voices could be heard from various places.

 

But he paid no attention.

 

Seong Pilho seemed to have only his own survival in mind.

 

As if he didn’t care what happened to the rest.

 

“Re-retreat!”

 

“Fall back!”

 

Following him, the other bandits of the Hungry Ghost Gang also began to flee.

 

The sight of them fleeing was like that of defeated soldiers.

 

At least a hundred men had been defeated by fewer than ten people.

 

“Should we pursue them?”

 

“No.”

 

Pursuing fleeing enemies was a method that could inflict great damage, but there were contingencies to consider.

 

If they went too deep, they might not be able to get out.

 

Moreover, didn’t they know little about the enemies’ situation right now?

 

“There might be other enemies besides the bandit group.”

 

Warriors from the Heavenly Demon Sect they belonged to, or from the Four Great Families that had rebelled.

 

Fighting them should wait until proper preparations were complete.

 

“Let’s return for now.”

 

“Yes.”

 

* * *

 

“You’ve arrived.”

 

When they returned to the village where they had first come to provide support, Baek Doryang welcomed them.

 

As soon as he saw Namgung Hyeok, he performed a cupped fist salute.

 

“Thanks to you, many people survived. Thank you, Sect Master.”

 

“No. I only did what I had to do as an ally and as a warrior.”

 

Not involving civilians who had nothing to do with Murim was an unwritten rule tacitly agreed upon among warriors.

 

Well, there weren’t many who actually followed it.

 

But those who ruled a region like Namgung Hyeok or the Northern Sea Ice Palace strictly adhered to that principle.

 

No matter how strong warriors were, those who ruled a place would decline without the support of the common people.

 

That was a truth proven by history time and again.

 

“How is the situation here?”

 

“There have been no additional attacks since you left, Sect Master.”

 

“That’s fortunate.”

 

Well, if there had been, they would have encountered them on the way.

 

If they had been unlucky, they would have been attacked from both sides.

 

That would have likely led to a chaotic battle.

 

Even if he and Jeon Wook survived, wouldn’t the other Special Unit Members have perished?

 

“For now, please rest well with your companions. I’ve prepared a place for you to stay.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Namgung Hyeok nodded and entered the lodging that Baek Doryang had prepared.

 

For something hastily prepared, the condition of the lodging wasn’t bad.

 

Perhaps they had vacated the finest mansion in this village.

 

Namgung Hyeok had a light meal and bath, then went to sleep.

 

It was to relieve the fatigue that had gradually accumulated over the past few days.

 

And so, the next day.

 

Namgung Hyeok, who woke up early in the morning, left the mansion.

 

It was to discuss their next course of action with Baek Doryang, who had come with them. After all, he seemed like someone he could communicate with.

 

But there was already a visitor at the place where Baek Doryang was staying.

 

“Hmm.”

 

His height was probably around six feet?

 

He was a middle-aged man with impressive burly muscles.

 

Judging by the scars all over his body, he certainly wasn’t someone who had lived a peaceful life.

 

That middle-aged man was looking at Namgung Hyeok.

 

“Are you the Seonghwa Gate Master?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

The middle-aged man frowned as if he didn’t like Namgung Hyeok’s tone.

 

But that was only for a moment.

 

“I am Bing Hyeon, the Third Elder of the Northern Sea Ice Palace. I came here under the Palace Master’s orders to annihilate the rebel forces in this place.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

“Yes. So the forces here should follow my words. Of course, that includes your forces as well.”

 

“I refuse.”

 

“What?”

 

Bing Hyeon’s eyes widened at the blunt refusal.

 

But Namgung Hyeok spoke calmly, regardless.

 

“Our Seonghwa Sect came here to help as an ally of the Ice Palace. But that doesn’t mean we need to receive commands from the Ice Palace.”

 

“What! I am someone who came to this position under the Palace Master’s orders!”

 

“So did that Palace Master say even one word about making us subordinates to move under you?”

 

“That’s…”

 

Bing Hyeon was left speechless.

 

Naturally, because the Ice Palace Master had never said such a thing.

 

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and continued speaking.

 

“Even if that were the case, we have no intention of going under your command. Even the Northern Sea Ice Palace Master cannot give us orders.”

 

“…!”

 

“I trust you understand by now.”

 

“Wait! If you’re also the master of a sect, you should know how important a unified command structure is, right?”

 

“Of course it’s important. But that only applies when the subjects are from the same group. We’re different groups, aren’t we?”

 

The Northern Sea Ice Palace and Seonghwa Sect.

 

Those two were completely separate entities after all.

 

“We’ll handle things on our end, so you handle things on yours. Well, if you request cooperation, I’ll consider it. We are allies after all.”

 

Namgung Hyeok spoke firmly.

 

Bing Hyeon’s eyes narrowed after hearing the conversation.

 

An expression showing he clearly didn’t like this situation.

 

But since Namgung Hyeok came out so firmly, there was nothing Bing Hyeon could do.

 

Without the party’s consent, he couldn’t forcibly seize command authority.

 

It was when the atmosphere was cooling down like this.

 

“Reporting. Forces numbering in the hundreds are approaching this location.”

 

A report came up that shook the frozen atmosphere.

 

Namgung Hyeok and Bing Hyeon exchanged glances and rose from their seats.

 

They hadn’t expected the enemy to attack so boldly in broad daylight…

 

In any case, since enemies had come, they couldn’t just sit still.

 

They moved quickly and looked at the command flags visible in the distance.

 

It was the Demon Mouth Gang’s flag.

 

However, it seemed they weren’t alone. Next to them were Northern Sea Ice Palace warriors with clearly different uniforms marching together.

 

“The Eom Family’s elite forces.”

 

Bing Hyeon said that and gritted his teeth.

 

It seemed he harbored quite strong hatred toward the enemies.

 

Soon the enemy forces came within a certain distance.

 

Then Seong Pilho and another warrior stepped forward as representatives.

 

Among them, Seong Pilho shouted in a loud voice.

 

“Seonghwa Gate Master Namgung Hyeok, come out!”

 

It was a booming voice loud enough for everyone in the village to hear.

 

That alone showed that the opponent possessed profound internal energy.

 

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and revealed himself, saying.

 

“What’s the matter? Are you thinking of getting revenge for yesterday?”

 

“No. I want to make you a proposal.”

 

Seong Pilho looked at Namgung Hyeok with serious eyes and continued speaking.

 

“Namgung Hyeok. Won’t you formally join hands with us?”

 

“!?”

 

At his statement, the Northern Sea Ice Palace warriors beside him showed shocked expressions.

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