The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 185

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 185

Jin Yugwang showed a surprised expression after hearing the story.

“Are you serious?”

What was the reason that Sa Doryeon was currently divided into the Southern Island Alliance and Northern Four Islands Alliance?

It was precisely because of the fight they had waged to gain power. It was hard to believe that he, who had harbored ambitions to claim the unified Sa Doryeon, would negotiate with the Southern Island Alliance Leader.

But the Northern Evil Alliance Leader was serious.

“The Seonghwa Sect in the north is growing stronger and stronger, while the support from the Blood Heaven Sect is weakening. If we want to find a way to survive, this is our only option.”

“Ah, Father…”

“And the Southern Island Alliance side won’t be able to easily cast us aside either. Without us, they’ll be next in line. They’ll probably try to avoid directly facing the front lines with the Seonghwa Sect.”

“Are you saying they’ll provide some degree of support for that purpose?”

“I don’t know. We’ll have to go and see. But my calculation is that they won’t treat us coldly without reason.”

“Understood. I’ll contact the south.”

Jin Yugwang nodded.

The Northern Evil Alliance Leader’s words were flawless logic. Moreover, they were the ones in a hurry, not the Southern Island Alliance.

“However, things might not go as planned. You know, don’t you? The Southern Island Alliance Leader is a madman.”

“That is the problem. Hmm, let’s suggest meeting in the middle first. That way it’ll be easier to escape if an unexpected situation arises.”

“Of course. I’ll set the meeting place at the border area between Zhejiang Province and Fujian Province.”

Jin Yugwang answered thus and sent Jeon Seogu.

Jeon Seogu, who had existed since the days when the true Sa Doryeon existed rather than being divided into north and south, properly delivered the letter to its destination.

After a day passed, the Southern Island Alliance’s response came back.

It contained the message that they would accept the Northern Four Islands Alliance’s proposal and meet in the neutral zone.

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Meanwhile, around the time the Northern Evil Alliance Leader heard the response.

Namgung Hyeok was able to hear news from those who had gone to attack Gwichang Gate first.

“I see. You achieved a great victory?”

Thinking about it, it was only natural.

Most of the Gwichang Gate disciples had already been captured and handed over by Namgung Hyeok’s forces on their way to the Northern Sea, leaving less than half remaining.

Moreover, those who went to attack them were elite among the Seonghwa Sect’s forces. They had moved to deliver punishment for attacking Namgung Hyeok.

Looking at it this way, losing would have been stranger.

The only variable that could be considered was the enemies’ leader, the Blood Heaven Sect’s Seven Death Blade, but…

As expected, he reportedly retreated after receiving a combined attack from three Seonghwa Sect executives.

The regrettable point was that they couldn’t completely kill him?

‘He escaped after being wounded.’

Still, this could be said to be good enough.

The Seonghwa Sect had grown to be able to accomplish this much even without him.

“Tell them to pursue Seven Death Blade but move carefully. We’ll also deploy an encirclement from our side to pressure him.”

“Yes, Lord. I’ll move immediately.”

So Geomlip and his unit, who had been in charge of the Seonghwa Sect’s defense all along, moved.

To more thoroughly corner Seven Death Blade to death.

They pressured the area where Seven Death Blade was presumed to have fled and lured the enemy.

Perhaps at this rate, they could deal a significant blow to those bastards?

‘Of course, Seven Death Blade might just break through the encirclement and escape.’

If that happened, it couldn’t be helped.

Deploying more forces because of other enemies would be too excessive…

It would mean Seven Death Blade’s survival ability was better than expected.

However, Namgung Hyeok didn’t mind.

What mattered was the fact itself that the Seonghwa Sect had won.

And even if Seven Death Blade escaped alive, he was in a state of being battered from battle.

According to reports, he had suffered considerable internal injuries, so he would have to struggle to recover from them for a while.

Even if he survived, he wouldn’t be able to return to the battlefield immediately.

Namgung Hyeok showed more interest in other news that Jeon Wook brought than in the fleeing Seven Death Blade.

“There will be a meeting between the Northern and Southern Evil Alliance Leaders? Is that true?”

“It seems to be the truth. There are eyewitness accounts of the Northern Evil Alliance Leader and Southern Island Alliance Leader each moving toward the border area of Zhejiang Province and Fujian Province.”

“Hmm.”

Namgung Hyeok looked at the map recording the surrounding geography.

“What’s the possibility they went to urgently resolve a conflict between the two forces?”

“Low. At least no such information has been reported.”

“Then there’s also the possibility they’re meeting to join hands.”

Namgung Hyeok chuckled.

“How absurd. To think that an alliance between the Northern and Southern Evil forces might emerge now.”

“It won’t be as easy as expected. As you know, their backers are different, aren’t they?”

“That’s right. But if the Blood Heaven Sect and Four Directions Divine Sect join forces, it’ll become troublesome.”

The two forces possessed powerful strength, even if not at their peak.

Perhaps it wouldn’t be strange if they formed a temporary alliance to deal with the Seonghwa Sect.

It wasn’t even directly joining hands, but just having the controlling forces join hands.

“Well, that doesn’t mean we’ll be pushed back though.”

Maybe in the past?

The current Seonghwa Sect was in a considerably strengthened state.

Strong enough to have a good fight even if the Northern and Southern Evil alliances united.

Moreover, didn’t the Seonghwa Sect have various reliable allies?

‘Considering that, those bastards will also find it difficult to move recklessly.’

They would try to avoid all-out war as much as possible.

Of course, certainty was forbidden.

“For now, we should move assuming they’ll form an alliance as you said. Jeon Wook.”

“Yes.”

“I’ll write a letter personally explaining the situation, so send it to the Sword Empress of Namhae Sword Pavilion through Jeon Seogu. If the Northern Evil Alliance bastards run rampant, they’ll probably sweep away Namhae Sword Pavilion first. If they leave it alone, their backs will itch.”

“You’re planning to warn them in advance? But they won’t easily want to leave their stronghold either.”

“That’s why I’m thinking of telling them to prepare and hide boats in case of an unexpected situation. Namhae Sword Pavilion is a place adjacent to the sea. There should be quite many places to hide escape boats.”

“Indeed. Understood.”

“The Sword Empress also has sense, so she won’t fail to understand this level of warning. And try to gather as much information as possible through the spies we’ve infiltrated into the enemy camp. We need to know how the situation is turning out. But only within the bounds of guaranteed safety.”

“Of course. I’ll relay Lord’s orders.”

“I’ll contact each of our allies to explain the situation. Unless war breaks out, we won’t immediately receive support, but it would be better for them to know.”

It was better to lay the groundwork in advance rather than suddenly asking for help.

Namgung Hyeok and Jeon Wook immediately moved busily.

They began doing their respective tasks and organizing their forces.

To be prepared for invasion by the Northern Four Islands Alliance and Southern Island Alliance at any time.

During this, Lee Cheolgun, who heard the news, presented a different perspective.

“Sect Leader. Do we have to wait until the enemies attack?”

“What?”

“There’s no need to give those bastards time. A very good opportunity has come with the Northern Evil Alliance Leader departing south, hasn’t it?”

He said with a grin.

“Let’s launch a preemptive strike at this opportunity.”

“…!”

“Then we’ll be able to achieve victory more easily than expected.”

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There was a brief internal debate over Lee Cheolgun’s proposal for a preemptive strike.

But Namgung Hyeok decided to accept his words.

Certainly, if they were going to strike those bastards, now was the right time.

‘At the very least, we can clean up the forces in the border region. Then it’s just one step to Hangzhou, their main base.’

With that thought, Namgung Hyeok immediately assembled the Sacred Fire Sect disciples.

“From now on, we will attack Jangheung County. Once we take this place and Huzhou, those bastards will be chilled to the bone.”

“We receive your orders!”

The disciples followed his words without much objection.

Certainly, even from their perspective, this matter was an opportunity.

In the end.

“E-enemies!”

“The Sacred Fire Sect bastards are attacking!”

Namgung Hyeok instantly gathered his available forces and moved south.

“This is insane! It’s the Seonghwa Gate Master! He came personally!”

The Northern Four Islands Alliance forces near the border region were truly terrified.

They never expected the Seonghwa Gate Master, who was said to have left for the Northern Sea, to personally lead forces and attack.

Namgung Hyeok looked at their reaction and spoke calmly.

“So Yeon.”

“Yes.”

“Shoot them down.”

Whoooosh!

So Yeon’s bow continuously fired Meteor Fall arrows.

“Kyaaaaaaah!”

“Raise your shields!”

“Damn it! What can we do when they’re smashing right through the shields!”

“Counterattack! Don’t let the enemy shoot anymore!”

Of course, the Northern Four Islands Alliance side didn’t just stand there watching.

They charged forward to survive, at least to stop the arrow bombardment that So Yeon was unleashing.

But it was useless.

“Suppress them all.”

“Waaaaaaah!”

With Namgung Hyeok’s fierce voice, the Sacred Fire Sect disciples stepped forward.

They struck down and suppressed the Northern Four Islands Alliance warriors stationed in the border region with fierce momentum. It took less than half a day for all of them to surrender.

A sudden surprise attack.

Morale that was already low from the start.

And the overwhelming quality of forces determined the outcome of the battle.

That news was instantly delivered to the enemies’ main base in Hangzhou and to the Northern Evil Alliance Leader who had moved south.

“D-damn it all!”

The Northern Evil Alliance Leader, who had just arrived at the meeting place, widened his eyes in fury.

Who would have thought they’d be attacked while he was away?

The back of his head felt numb and aching. He wanted to forget the meeting and everything else and return immediately to defend Hangzhou.

However.

‘Now that it’s come to this, since I’ve come this far, I must secure the cooperation of the Southern Island Alliance no matter what!’

He gritted his teeth and participated in the meeting.

It seemed there was a better chance of winning if he returned with support from the Southern Island Alliance Leader rather than going back alone.

The meeting that was arranged this way.

“Ho. I heard your main camp was attacked, but you didn’t go back?”

The former Jeokyo Leader, and current Southern Island Alliance Leader, greeted the Northern Evil Alliance Leader with a sneer.

The Northern Evil Alliance Leader gritted his teeth and endured the insulting gaze.

He greeted with a trembling voice.

“It seems like it’s been a while since we’ve met. Southern Island Alliance Leader.”

“I think it’s the first time since the civil war. I didn’t expect you’d still be occupying that position though.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Oh, it’s nothing much. I thought that if you lost power, the wolves underneath wouldn’t stay quiet.”

“I can’t deny that. There certainly are such bastards. But isn’t it the same for your side?”

“Our situation is better than yours. At least we don’t have the Sacred Fire Sect above us, do we?”

“…Today I contacted you precisely because of that Sacred Fire Sect. You know why, don’t you?”

“Of course. Obviously you came to ask us to fight against the Sacred Fire Sect together.”

The Southern Island Alliance Leader chuckled.

“The Northern Four Islands Alliance alone can’t handle the Sacred Fire Sect. And it’s not like you have any other allies nearby besides the Blood Heaven Sect.”

“You know, don’t you? If we fall, you’ll be next. So please help us.”

The Northern Evil Alliance Leader swallowed his pride and bowed his head.

And.

The Southern Island Alliance Leader grinned and said.

“Good that you’re being direct without beating around the bush.”

“Then…”

“I should give you a direct answer too.”

Shing!

A sword was drawn from within his robes.

“This is my answer.”

The Southern Island Alliance Leader’s eyes flashed sharply.

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