The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 202

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 202

Baekgol Magoon’s voice was cold.

Cold enough to naturally instill tension in anyone who heard it.

But Red-Faced Black Demon only twisted his lips upon hearing his words.

The more Baekgol Magoon raged, the better it was for him.

“They’re at a place a little distance from here. But don’t think about rushing out right now. You must have exhausted your stamina rushing here at full power to join us.”

“Old man, his words are right. You must calm down for now.”

Blood Wind Demon Army agreed with Red-Faced Black Demon’s words.

Baekgol Magoon and Blood Wind Demon Army had abandoned even the subordinates they were with and returned at full power as soon as they heard the news.

Having rushed for several days and nights like that, they had considerably overexerted themselves.

In this situation, even if they attacked, they couldn’t display their full power.

“Hmm.”

Baekgol Magoon groaned as if displeased, but soon closed his mouth.

He knew from experience that the two’s opinion was correct.

Instead, he pondered for a moment and then asked.

“Then I’d like to hear the situation first.”

“Good. We’re currently pursuing a group of people including Seonghwa Gate Master Namgung Hyeok and Iron Blood Demon Army Yeo Hui. Their number is roughly fifty.”

“I heard they’re members of the Seonchang Faction that split from the old Seonghwa Sect. The Seonghwa Gate Master probably came to Qinghai with the purpose of taking them from the beginning.”

“Right. You’re probably correct. Otherwise, there’d be no reason for him to be here. The problem is how strong these so-called Seonchang Faction members are…”

“They’re quite strong. To face them, we’d need at least three times the same number of cult members.”

“That much?”

Red-Faced Black Demon’s expression frowned.

Of course, he wasn’t being careless just because their numbers were small, but Baekgol Magoon’s evaluation was more generous than he had thought.

However, he didn’t think they would lose.

Their numbers reached three hundred, six times that of the Seonchang Faction.

“Especially that guy called Song Jin is no ordinary person. Unless you have Demon Army-level power, you won’t be able to face him.”

“Then there are a total of three Demon Army-level powers in the enemy camp? It seems we could each take on one.”

At Blood Wind Demon Army’s words, Baekgol Magoon shook his head.

“No, we can’t be careless. There might be more masters of similar level.”

“Hmm, I don’t think there are more Demon Army-level masters…”

“I think so too. But there’s nothing wrong with being careful.”

Red-Faced Black Demon said that and stroked his chin.

Worry briefly appeared in his eyes.

To be able to suppress them for certain, they would need more troops, but that would take time.

‘And if we give the enemy that much time, they might flee to somewhere beyond our reach.’

Then the pursuit team they had painstakingly assembled would be meaningless.

So they had to settle things within a few days somehow…

“There’s no choice.”

Red-Faced Black Demon let out a light sigh.

“We’ll attack before they enter Shaanxi. I don’t know if there are hidden masters or not, but the three of us should be enough.”

They were executives who belonged to the upper ranks even within the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult.

This meant they possessed outstanding skills even among the Demon Armies.

Red-Faced Black Demon also hadn’t received the title of Demon Army, but he was a master who didn’t fall behind Baekgol Magoon at all.

So he felt confident that with just the three of them, they could face most masters.

“Then when will we attack?”

“It would be better to strike right after taking a rest. By now, reports should be coming in from the guys I ordered to keep watch…”

“B-big trouble!”

But just then, one Demon Cult Member urgently came and stood before Red-Faced Black Demon.

Red-Faced Black Demon frowned and looked at him. No matter how he looked at it, he didn’t seem to have brought good news.

“What’s the matter?”

“The reconnaissance team sent to join the scouting party discovered the corpses of the advance team members. From what I heard, it seems they were killed not long ago…”

“What!?”

Red-Faced Black Demon widened his eyes and shouted.

The news that their advance team had been defeated.

That was no different from saying their movements were being read.

“At this rate, they might be fleeing at full power by now.”

At Baekgol Magoon’s words, Red-Faced Black Demon’s expression frowned.

The distance they had painstakingly narrowed was widening. That wasn’t a good thing for them either.

In the end.

“There’s no choice. It’s earlier than planned, but we’ll move now.”

Red-Faced Black Demon gave orders to the entire army.

Soon, about three hundred Demon Cult Members advanced in unison toward the deep forest.

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The first to sense the anomaly was Namgung Hyeok.

“It’s an attack.”

At his words, the strong warriors including So Geomlip and Yeo Hui reacted. They each drew their weapons and glared toward the rear of the group.

“Sect Master, what’s the scale?”

“It seems to be about three hundred. They’re thinking of settling the match before we completely escape.”

“Three hundred…!”

Sa Gong Yeon Hwa, who heard the story, let out a groan.

Three hundred was six times the current size of the Seonchang Faction.

A situation where they could be completely annihilated if things went wrong.

But Namgung Hyeok was calm.

“Form a defensive formation using the formation I taught you over the past few days to respond. The enemies also hastily gathered troops from those in the vicinity, so the quality of their forces won’t be high. Then we might be able to repel them without major damage.”

“Yes. Understood. Everyone prepare for battle! Form ranks!”

Sa Gong Yeon Hwa shouted with inner power in her voice.

Then the Seonchang Faction members each raised their spears and prepared to fight.

For something taught during brief rest periods while traveling, it was quite a decent formation.

Since the Seonchang Faction were all warriors who handled spears, it was easy for them to learn formations used by the military.

“They’re coming.”

Yeo Hui muttered quietly.

That was the moment.

Swoosh!

Several daggers flew at high speed through the bushes.

Clang!

Namgung Hyeok immediately drew his sword and deflected the flying hidden weapons. At the same time, numerous people appeared in the clearing where they were, crossing through the bushes.

“We finally meet.”

The first to speak was a muscular man with a red face as if drunk.

Namgung Hyeok could guess that he was Red-Faced Black Demon.

Not only was his martial arts level among the highest of the enemies, but he also matched the characteristics he had heard about.

“Seonghwa Gate Master Namgung Hyeok, and the traitor Yeo Hui.”

He held a great sword twice as large as an ordinary sword and stared at the group.

Yeo Hui stepped forward and spoke.

“It’s been a while? Red-Faced Black Demon.”

“Yeo Hui, why did you betray us?”

“Well, why would that be? Because your Second Young Master’s faction confined me to use me as a slave and placed prohibition techniques on me?”

“You betrayed the cult for such a trivial reason?”

“It’s not a trivial reason. I’m not interested in playing around with you people seriously. Besides, you wouldn’t have let me go quietly if I said I was joining another faction, would you?”

“….”

The Red-Faced Black Demon didn’t answer.

It was a silent affirmation.

Seeing this, Yeo Hui raised the corners of her mouth.

“Rather than watch someone of Iron Blood Demon Army’s rank go to another faction, you would have killed me instead. Even if I had successfully escaped and sought refuge with another faction, it would have been the same. Rather than suffer such threats, wouldn’t it be better to leave the cult entirely?”

“Hmph. Do you think a warrior from the main cult can adapt elsewhere? What will you do when that Seonghwa Gate Master uses you and then abandons you?”

“Kyahaha. I’ll think about that when the time comes. Stop with your pathetic attempts at sowing discord. It won’t work anyway.”

“Fine, if that’s how you want it, then there’s no choice.”

Kugugugugung!

Dense killing intent erupted from the Red-Faced Black Demon’s body.

His gaze was focused entirely on Yeo Hui.

“I’ll have to deal with the traitor right here.”

“If someone like you can manage it.”

“This insolent bitch….”

The Red-Faced Black Demon’s eyes blazed with fury.

He looked at Namgung Hyeok beside him and shouted.

“Seonghwa Gate Master! I have a proposal for you. Leave that woman and go. If you do, I won’t harm any of you!”

“Oh. I didn’t expect you to make such a proposal.”

Namgung Hyeok looked at the two with apparent amusement. Yeo Hui glanced at him with a slightly awkward expression.

“Gate Master, you’re not actually considering accepting such a ridiculous proposal, are you?”

“It is somewhat tempting.”

“…Really?”

“I’m joking.”

Namgung Hyeok chuckled softly.

“You formally surrendered to our main gate. Our Seonghwa Sect doesn’t abandon defectors in such a manner.”

“Gate Master…!”

“And how could I trust that bastard’s words? Even if I followed his suggestion, he would surely kill you and then chase after us again. Isn’t that right?”

This time he was speaking to the Red-Faced Black Demon.

The Red-Faced Black Demon’s expression hardened.

“You insist on refusing the wine of persuasion and drinking the wine of punishment. Do you think you can defeat us with just that number?”

“I’ve fought larger forces with smaller numbers so many times I’m sick of it. More importantly, are you sure you’ll be alright?”

“What?”

“If you suffer a crushing defeat against us here, the Second Young Master’s entire faction will be shaken. I’d recommend preserving your forces and returning instead.”

“Ha! Seeing you try to avoid fighting, you must be afraid after all? Trying to deceive us with such words!”

The Red-Faced Black Demon raised his voice as if it were preposterous.

Seeing this, Namgung Hyeok clicked his tongue.

“I was giving you serious advice. Well, if you won’t accept it that way, there’s nothing I can do.”

“There’s no need to listen further.”

Then the two people beside the Red-Faced Black Demon stepped forward.

They were none other than Baekgol Magoon and the Blood Wind Demon Army commander. They glared at Namgung Hyeok without hiding their fierce aura.

“These people’s intentions are obvious. They’re trying to send us back with empty threats, or buy time waiting for reinforcements from places like the Gongdong Faction.”

“Indeed….”

“There’s no time. This is Gongdong Faction territory. If we don’t deal with them quickly and leave, troublesome things will happen.”

Baekgol Magoon said this and gave a signal.

Seurung!

Three hundred or so cult members drew their weapons and simultaneously raised their fighting spirit.

As he said, it was a declaration that further conversation was unnecessary.

Namgung Hyeok saw this and twisted his lips into a smile.

“Geomlip, Yeo Hui.”

“Yes, Lord.”

“Yeah.”

“Block Baekgol Magoon and the Blood Wind Demon Army commander. Defeat them if you can.”

“I shall obey your command.”

“Miss Sagong. And Master Song. You two focus on commanding the Seonchang Faction and minimizing our allied casualties.”

“Yes.”

“Understood.”

“And I….”

Hwareureuk!

Sacred fire wrapped around Namgung Hyeok’s Azure Heaven Sword.

At that mystical sight, everyone on both sides stared in fascination.

“Will take the Red-Faced Black Demon’s head.”

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