The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 181

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 181

Cleaning up the battlefield didn’t take very long.

This was because most of the enemies, having repeatedly witnessed their executives’ defeats, lost their fighting spirit and surrendered.

Their numbers were more than ninety percent of the total.

It was practically almost everyone.

Thanks to this, the Northern Sea Ice Palace side was able to achieve victory without significant loss of forces.

It was truly a situation that could be called an overwhelming victory.

“Thank you once again. None of this would have been possible without you.”

Acknowledging this fact, Bing Yohwi expressed his gratitude. Namgung Hyeok nodded calmly.

“Honestly, I didn’t expect things to be decided here. This Ten Consecutive Battles was just planned to draw attention.”

“To be honest, I wasn’t even sure if the enemies would respond or not.”

“The pressure from those Heavenly Demon Sect bastards probably played a major role. They were scheming to accumulate damage to the Northern Sea Ice Palace.”

“Well, in the end they suffered near-total annihilation themselves.”

Unlike most of the Northern Sea people who fought and then surrendered, the demons of the Heavenly Demon Sect fought fiercely with an attitude that surrender was not an option.

Because of this, their numbers had clearly diminished from the beginning.

This was because most of the demons had died in battle after resisting to the end.

“But we mustn’t let our guard down. What came here now is only a portion of the Heavenly Demon Sect’s forces.”

“Of course I know that. Snow Mountain Demon Lord was a strong opponent, but looking at the Heavenly Demon Sect as a whole, she’s just one executive who ranks within the top fifty. In other words, there are fifty people with similar or greater power than her. If that power were concentrated on the Northern Sea…”

Bing Yohwi spoke with a sigh, as if he didn’t even want to imagine it.

“Perhaps our Ice Palace might face complete destruction. Of course, that’s just a terrible hypothetical scenario.”

“I did tell you not to let your guard down, but they probably won’t go that far.”

Namgung Hyeok spoke after pondering for a moment.

“It doesn’t seem like you’re just trying to comfort me. Do you have some reason for thinking that?”

“Those bastards are currently engaged in conflicts with the entire Central Plains. Most of their available forces are concentrated on the Central Plains Martial World.”

That statement was true.

Even when he was at the Sacred Fire Gate, how often had news come of Heavenly Demon Sect spies or branches being discovered?

Of course, such bastards hadn’t come all the way to their main base in Jiangsu Province, but one never knew.

Some of them might be secretly building their strength somewhere in Jiangsu Province.

‘They’re probably scheming something.’

Namgung Hyeok recalled the Gwichang Gate disciples he had first encountered on his way to the Northern Sea.

Those bastards who were clearly interfering with their movements.

Thinking back to the beginning, it had been puzzling that they attacked with such meager forces…

Now he seemed to understand. They had attacked under the command or commission of the Heavenly Demon Sect to delay Namgung Hyeok’s movements by even a day.

‘There was probably some connection between the Blood Heaven Cult that controlled Gwichang Gate and the Heavenly Demon Sect.’

Whether it was a deal made between the two forces, or a vertical command given by the Heavenly Demon Sect to the Blood Heaven Cult, he didn’t know yet…

In any case, it was certain that those bastards were connected.

Without that, there would be no explanation.

“So the possibility of them deploying more forces to the Northern Sea is low. Especially since we didn’t suffer major damage from the civil war, it’s even more unlikely.”

If the Northern Sea Ice Palace had been completely split as the Heavenly Demon Sect intended, the story would be different.

In that case, the Heavenly Demon Sect would also find it worthwhile to target the Ice Palace’s remaining small forces.

However, the Northern Sea Ice Palace’s civil war ended before it could inflict such damage.

Although quite a few heads of leadership had rolled, the forces themselves hadn’t been significantly reduced.

As long as the Northern Sea maintained this level of strength, even the Heavenly Demon Sect would find it burdensome to pick another fight.

‘Most importantly, the Bukhaebinggung Master, a master of the Transcendent realm, is still alive.’

To face him would require at least three masters like the Snow Mountain Demon Lord, or an equally skilled Transcendent realm master, but he didn’t think the Heavenly Demon Sect would go that far.

If they sent such masters and were defeated, it would be a catastrophe.

Excluding the cold iron, the Northern Sea wasn’t strategically valuable land anyway.

“In any case, we must be vigilant and strengthen our defenses against them. There’s nothing wrong with being careful.”

“Of course. That’s a wise thought.”

“Haha. But before that, we should spread news of victory throughout the Northern Sea. We need to let them know this tiresome civil war has ended.”

Bing Yohwi said with a hearty laugh.

Namgung Hyeok nodded.

After all, the worries they had now were all just future possibilities.

They should prepare thoroughly but didn’t need to become serious about it.

That would only waste mental energy for no reason.

So for now, it would be better to enjoy their victory.

Bing Yohwi kept his word.

He returned leading numerous prisoners and spread the news that the Northern Sea Ice Palace warriors had won.

“Waaaaaaah!”

“The civil war is finally over!”

The Ice Palace people rejoiced intensely.

Soon festivals celebrating victory were held everywhere.

Bing Yohwi even emptied the Ice Palace’s budget to ensure that both the warriors who fought in the civil war and the common people could eat their fill.

Festivals couldn’t do without alcohol and stories.

And the topic of this festival was undoubtedly Namgung Hyeok and his subordinates.

“Did you hear? The Seonghwa Gate Master was active in this civil war too.”

“His trusted men achieved consecutive victories in the Ten Consecutive Battles, right?”

“Don’t even get me started. I went to see it myself, and it was truly a duel beyond imagination.”

“Don’t speak so abstractly, tell us properly.”

“I can’t help it, can I? I couldn’t see properly, so how can I speak properly? Only murim people who had trained in eye techniques could have seen that spectacle properly. But I could see the results.”

“How did it turn out?”

“Complete victory for Seonghwa Sect!”

“Ooh!”

“The Seonghwa Sect executives who participated in the Ten Consecutive Battles led the matches without a single loss. Even the one who faced Master Eom was the same.”

“You mean he won against that Master of the Eom family?”

“Just won? Even when the cornered Master of the Eom family used some mysterious evil arts, he overwhelmed him. At first he seemed a bit pushed back as if confused, but soon got used to it and killed Master Eom.”

“Huh…”

“And then a great battle broke out. I was taking shelter then so I couldn’t see, but they say the Seonghwa Gate Master defeated the leader of those cult bastards and cut down the Snow Family Head. I wish I could have seen that scene with my own eyes…”

“My friend, be grateful that you returned alive from such an intense battlefield. You could have lost your life if things went wrong.”

Such conversations were unfolding everywhere.

Perhaps it was because there were so many witnesses?

Despite achieving feats that would seem unrealistic if heard as mere stories, no one particularly doubted them.

Rather, they could only inwardly grasp just how great the achievements Namgung Hyeok had accomplished were.

And this was felt even more strongly by the upper echelons of the Northern Sea.

Therefore, it was only natural that they praised the Sacred Fire Sect at the banquet held in the Ice Palace.

“Truly exquisite archery. It seemed like enlightenment at first sight.”

“Martial arts using a bow must not have been easy to master…”

“You’re called Sahobeop of the Sacred Fire Sect, correct? If it’s alright, I’d like to offer you a drink.”

From those who approached So Yeon after witnessing her performance during the fierce battle.

“I saw you cut down Buk Myeongchang in a single strike.”

“You truly achieved great merit. Magnificent.”

“I was really impressed by the second match as well.”

Those who praised Jeon Wook’s martial prowess as he led the Ten Consecutive Battles.

“I never dreamed you would actually kill Master Eom.”

“Truly remarkable swordsmanship.”

“If it’s alright with you, could I request just one martial duel before you leave?”

And even those trying to approach Lee Cheolgun, who had defeated Eom Jopyeong.

The protagonists of this banquet were clearly the Sacred Fire Sect.

Even the ordinary disciples were all participating and being bombarded with questions from those trying to build connections somehow.

Bukhaebinggung Master Bing Yohwi and Namgung Hyeok shared wine cups at the head table while watching this scene. Bing Yohwi chuckled and said.

“You really never know what will happen in life. Even when you first came to the Northern Sea, I never imagined it would turn out like this.”

“Is that so? I came here intending to end the Northern Sea’s problems from the beginning.”

“Of course I knew you were all formidable from the start. But I never thought that adding just two hundred troops to this civil war would change the tide. Though of course, that was my mistake.”

Namgung Hyeok and the Sacred Fire Sect disciples had achieved great feats that seemed impossible for just two hundred men.

They defeated the raiders on the Southern Front.

They recaptured the largest Hancheol Mine in the Northern Sea.

And through the Ten Consecutive Battles and the subsequent full-scale war, they even killed the enemy leadership.

This was practically doing everything for them.

In other words, without the Sacred Fire Sect’s support, victory would have been impossible.

“I’m truly grateful. Really, thank you.”

Therefore, Bing Yohwi continued expressing his gratitude for what must have been the countless time.

Because there was no other way to express these feelings.

“I’d even want to give you my daughter if I could. Though of course, you refused that…”

“Perhaps later, but right now I don’t want to increase my responsibilities.”

“Haha. If you ever change your mind or have some free time, let me know. My daughter definitely likes you too.”

“…”

“Shall we take a walk?”

Namgung Hyeok nodded at Bing Yohwi’s suggestion.

The two men left the bustling banquet hall and headed somewhere.

A secluded place quite far from the Ice Palace Central Area.

Namgung Hyeok was about to ask where they were going but soon gave up. He thought the Bukhaebinggung Master wouldn’t lead him into a death trap.

How much time had passed like that?

“We greet the Palace Lord.”

Two warriors with good military discipline saw Bing Yohwi and greeted him.

“You’ve worked hard. The civil war is over too.”

“No. This is our duty.”

“An excellent mindset. Please work just a little longer until the shift change. Oh, and would you open the door?”

“Of course. Please enter.”

Kuguugung.

The door to the artificial cave that the two people were guarding opened.

There, an endless long staircase could be seen. Shrouded in darkness, it seemed like the faint-hearted wouldn’t easily set foot inside.

“Be careful not to fall as you follow me.”

But Bing Yohwi moved inside so naturally.

The two people silently walked through the darkness for a while.

Soon a faint light could be seen from far away. It was the light emitted by a Night Luminous Pearl hanging in front of a door.

“Where is this place?”

Namgung Hyeok calmly asked only after that door appeared.

Bing Yohwi smiled and answered.

“This is our Northern Sea Treasure Vault. It’s a warehouse where countless treasures collected by This Palace over hundreds of years are gathered.”

He said that while opening the locked door with a key from inside his clothes.

Kiiiiik.

The massive Cold Iron Wall that wouldn’t be easy to break opened, revealing the interior space.

It was a considerably spacious warehouse, as if they had dug deep underground.

Bing Yohwi looked at Namgung Hyeok and said with a bright smile.

“It’s also where the gift I’ll give you is located.”

A gift?

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