The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 172
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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 172
The person Namgung Hyeok was facing was someone called Bing Jeokho.
An elder of the Bing Family who was more than capable of commanding a unit.
Being such a person, he immediately understood what Namgung Hyeok was talking about.
“You’re being cautious of the enemies’ retaliation.”
“That’s right.”
Namgung Hyeok nodded his head.
“This time we were lucky and managed to seize the Hancheol Mine without great sacrifice, but there’s no guarantee it will be the same in the future.”
“Do you think they’ll attack immediately?”
“They’ll begin their counterattack as soon as their forces are reorganized. This place is an important stronghold for them as well.”
“Well, it’s a production site for cold iron, so that’s only natural.”
“We need to reuse the barracks the enemies fled and couldn’t recover, and in the meantime set up wooden palisades and traps around the area. We also need to maintain strict vigilance so we can fight whenever they come.”
Bing Jeokho nodded his head.
“Understood. I’ll take measures immediately.”
“I’ll leave it to you.”
Namgung Hyeok ended his meeting with him after leaving only those words.
Returning to the empty temporary barracks, he received a report from Jeon Wook.
“How is the condition of the mine?”
“The suppression is almost complete. Occasionally warriors disguised as workers attempt to resist, but we’re capturing them without major damage.”
“What kind of reaction are the workers showing?”
“They seem quite frightened. They appeared worried that they might be executed at any moment.”
“I should tell the Small Palace Master to personally reassure them. Even if they won’t listen to our words, they’ll listen somewhat if it’s the Small Palace Master speaking.”
“Understood. I’ll leave persuading the workers to her.”
“Jeon Wook. You should rest now too. Give orders for the other guys to take a break as well.”
Jeon Wook chuckled and replied.
“I’m still full of energy.”
“Of course you would be, but we don’t know when the enemy might attack again. We’ll need to stay here for at least several days to help with the defense.”
“True, if we lose it again right after obtaining it, there would be no point in having taken this place.”
“We’ll leave all the miscellaneous tasks to the reinforcements from the Ice Palace. We need to focus entirely on preparing to intercept the enemies.”
“I receive your orders.”
Jeon Wook said this, bowed, and left the barracks.
Left alone, Namgung Hyeok lay down on the bed for a moment and tried to sleep.
He woke up roughly half a day later.
And.
“Enemy attack!”
He immediately grabbed the Azure Heaven Sword he had placed beside him and rose from his position.
It seemed the situation he had been worried about had come to pass.
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Seo Ryeong, the leader from the Heavenly Demon Sect’s side, was someone who could see the bigger picture.
From her perspective, returning to the mine with defeated soldiers would only increase casualties.
So she immediately brought additional troops without consulting with the Seol family.
Not only did she call upon masters from the Heavenly Demon Sect, but she also summoned the head of the Eom family who was at the front lines.
“Is that Seonghwa Gate Master fellow really that strong?”
The head of the Eom family, Eom Jopyeong, asked boldly as he arrived leading his elite guard troops.
“….”
The expressions of the executives, including Seol Wonhu, the Young Family Head of the Seol family, darkened.
If Eom Jopyeong got involved here, they might be able to reclaim the mine, but they would certainly lose their share.
Seol Wonhu glared at Seo Ryeong with a resentful expression, but Seo Ryeong shamelessly ignored his gaze.
After all, from the Heavenly Demon Sect’s standpoint, regardless of the power struggles among the four great families, they just needed to get their hands on the mine.
“He’s quite a formidable opponent. And the Small Palace Master was no pushover either.”
“The Small Palace Master? That sickly child?”
“Somehow it seems there’s been improvement in his Nine Yin Severed Meridians. He was using the Bing family’s distinctive fist technique, creating storms with Yin Cold Energy to such a degree. It truly wasn’t an exaggeration to call it supernatural power.”
“Ho. I’m looking forward to seeing just how capable he is.”
Eom Jopyeong said this while deliberately puffing out his chest.
Seo Ryeong looked at Eom Jopyeong and spoke in an urgent voice.
“Family Head Eom. You must move immediately.”
“The elite forces from the main house haven’t all gathered yet.”
“I know that. But if we move now, their defenses won’t be that strong either. How difficult would it become to break through once the enemy’s defenses are solidified? Even if we succeed, we’ll suffer great losses.”
“Hmm. So you want to handle this before that happens?”
“I and the masters from the sect will lead the charge against them. Family Head Eom, please just handle Namgung Hyeok.”
“Understood. Let’s do that. When moving troops, sometimes speed is the most important factor.”
That was precisely why some of the forces from the front lines had circled around to attack the mine.
Their numbers were approximately close to a thousand.
This was tantamount to creating a new conflict zone centered around the mine.
The forces of the Eom family, Seol family, and Heavenly Demon Sect launched a fierce assault to reclaim the stolen mine.
“Block them!”
“Maintain formation!”
“Stab anyone who comes!”
But the defending side was no pushover either.
They calmly took defensive positions as if they had expected this.
This was because Bing Jeokho, the commanding officer, had taken Namgung Hyeok’s advice to heart.
They conducted their defensive battle using temporarily prepared traps and wooden palisades positioned throughout the area.
“This… recapturing the mine won’t be easy.”
Eom Jopyeong, watching the scene from a distance, spoke with sharp eyes.
“Indeed, if more time had passed, taking this place would have become even more difficult. The woman from the Heavenly Demon Sect was right.”
“What shall we do?”
“We’ll break through as planned. After all, we have the advantage in numbers.”
Eom Jopyeong surveyed the battlefield with sharp eyes.
He was looking for any opening he could exploit.
But then.
Swoosh!
An arrow flew from the distance with a sharp cutting sound through the air.
It was aimed directly at Eom Jopyeong’s heart.
Eom Jopyeong glared and immediately swung the axe hanging at his waist.
Crash!
The arrow split in half mid-flight.
“Family Head!”
“Are you alright!?”
The Family Retainers who reacted late made a commotion.
Eom Jopyeong frowned as he glared at the enemy camp.
There stood a woman.
A woman with a quiver on her back, drawing her bowstring.
Realizing her sniping hadn’t worked, she unhesitatingly prepared her next move.
Whooom!
She shot her bow with the intent to completely obliterate where Eom Jopyeong stood.
Heaven Breaking.
So Yeon’s Devastating Technique unfolded, sending an arrow with far more terrifying aura than before.
“How dare you!”
Eom Jopyeong tensed all his muscles and swung both axes in a cross pattern.
Crash!
Once again, the arrow was shot down.
However, he frowned at the intense pain transmitted through his hands.
It was a considerable impact.
This meant his opponent was a rare master of archery.
“Capture that woman! Don’t let her shoot any more arrows!”
Eom Jopyeong pointed his axe at her and shouted.
Clatter clatter!
The Family Head’s Elite Guard that had been waiting moved to capture So Yeon.
They were the finest elites selected from the Eom Family.
He thought they would surely be sufficient to capture So Yeon.
However.
Swoosh!
“Gack!”
“Urgh!”
“Argh!”
Each time an arrow flew, one of the Elite Guard members collapsed.
They weren’t masters at the level of their Family Head who could block So Yeon’s strikes.
“What the!”
The enraged elite guards barely managed to approach her and swung their swords.
“Hmph.”
But So Yeon used her light body technique with wind-like movements to create distance again.
Once again, a chase began where the pursuers were actually being hunted.
“Among your Four Tiger Technique members, I think that girl is the most frightening.”
“It’s Four Tiger Technique, not Four Heavenly Kings. And I somewhat agree. Her archery is the very terror of the battlefield.”
Lee Cheolgun and Jeon Wook exchanged light conversation as they watched.
Even while talking, their eyes were diligently scanning the enemy camp.
“There they are.”
“Did you find the target?”
“Yes. We mustn’t let them escape this time.”
“Well, do your best. I want to enjoy myself a bit this time too…”
His gaze turned toward Eom Jopyeong.
“The head of one of the Four Great Families should be a worthy opponent.”
“I wish you good fortune in battle.”
“Haha. You too.”
Thud!
The two men kicked off the ground and charged forward.
Jeon Wook headed toward where the Heavenly Demon Sect warriors were gathered.
He looked at Seo Ryeong, who was in the center, and smiled faintly.
“Eeeek!”
On the other hand, Seo Ryeong saw him and let out a shrill scream of terror.
The Heavenly Demon Sect members who noticed the enemy’s approach blocked his path. But Jeon Wook’s blade was too sharp for them to handle.
Slash!
Guards fell instantly, spurting fountains of blood.
Jeon Wook, covered in their blood, immediately swung his sword.
Seo Ryeong reflexively took the attack and grimaced.
“Urgh!”
She felt intense pain from her back.
The wound from the hidden weapon she’d taken while fleeing earlier hadn’t healed yet.
But Jeon Wook pressed his attack madly, as if he couldn’t care less about her circumstances.
Meanwhile, Lee Cheolgun was facing Eom Jopyeong.
“You’re strong. Are you that bastard called Namgung Hyeok?”
“Sorry, but you’ve got the wrong person. I’m called Lee Cheolgun. You might know me as the former Evil Path Alliance Leader.”
“Evil Path Alliance Leader…?”
Eom Jopyeong’s eyes widened.
He wasn’t well-versed in Central Plains politics, but he had heard of the Evil Path Alliance organization.
But to think that the former leader of such an organization was under Namgung Hyeok’s command?
“Just what kind of person is this Namgung Hyeok bastard to have a master like you serving under him?”
“Hmm. Well. I haven’t completely figured out that friend either, you see.”
Lee Cheolgun said this while wearing a faint smile.
“However, what’s important is just the fact that I’m currently helping that friend with his work. You’re nothing more than an obstacle to that.”
“Ha! Are you treating me, the head of the Eom Family, as a mere obstacle?”
“If you feel wronged, then prove otherwise.”
Lee Cheolgun’s eyes gleamed ominously.
“Because if you can’t, you’ll die.”
Swoosh swoosh swoosh!
In an instant, three or four slashing strikes rushed toward Eom Jopyeong.
Eom Jopyeong gritted his teeth and deflected all the attacks with his axe.
When he even launched a counterattack, Lee Cheolgun chuckled.
“Indeed, worthy of being the head of a family, I suppose? Quite good movements.”
“Shut up!”
The two men became entangled with each other, testing their skills.
Their duel was so fierce that the subordinates nearby didn’t dare interfere.
“It seems he’s been quite pent up from only dealing with small fry.”
Namgung Hyeok muttered as if finding it absurd while watching the scene.
Originally, he had intended to face Eom Jopyeong directly himself.
But if he interfered here, he wouldn’t hear anything good from Lee Cheolgun.
Rather than that, it would be better to do something else.
“Disciples, follow me!”
He shouted thunderously and raised the Heaven-Piercing Sword high, wrapping it in Sacred Fire.
Whoooosh!
Everyone’s attention focused on the rare Flame Sword, regardless of friend or foe.
Namgung Hyeok grinned and began running toward the battlefield where the forces of the Eom Family and Bing Family were clashing.
“Waaaaaaaah!”
“Follow the Sect Master!”
And behind him followed about two hundred Sacred Fire Sect Disciples.
They each ignited flames on their swords and charged toward the Eom Family forces.
A wave of flames swept over the Eom Family warriors.
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