The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 206

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 206

The assembly stirred at Namgung Hyeok’s declaration.

They seemed quite surprised by his ambitions.

But that was only momentary.

“We will strive to meet our Lord’s expectations.”

First, the three guardians led by Jeon Wook bowed respectfully.

The faction leaders did the same.

They knelt on one knee each with faces full of emotion.

“Everyone may rise. No matter who your opponent is, don’t kneel so easily like that.”

“Yes.”

“Anyway, I said we’d create the greatest sect in the Central Plains, but that’s just our goal for now. Realistically, it will take much time and effort to achieve.”

“That’s true.”

So I hope you’ll help me toward that end. With capable people like you, we can surely achieve this dream someday.”

Namgung Hyeok spoke in a serious voice.

His words to his subordinates were sincere, without a trace of pretense.

Because everyone present was truly capable individuals.

So Namgung Hyeok intended to properly utilize their abilities.

“First, we should start by raising the sect’s overall capabilities. Since all four factions have gathered, I plan to reorganize once the Seonchang Faction adapts.”

“In what manner do you mean?”

“Until now, each faction operated separate units, but now I’m thinking of experimentally mixing all schools together in combined units. This is to create synergistic effects where each faction’s characteristics complement the others.”

“Indeed…”

“But the problem with this approach is who takes command and whether they can mix well. So I’ll implement this experimentally with some units first, then apply it to the whole based on the results. That way we can minimize side effects.”

Everyone nodded at Namgung Hyeok’s words. His reasoning was certainly sound.

“The four faction leaders will meet and discuss the details. That would be best. However, since the Seonchang Faction just joined, I’ll give them time to adapt as I mentioned.”

“Yes.”

“Also, we should prepare to recruit new disciples soon. This is necessary both to supplement the Seonchang Faction’s forces, which lack absolute numbers, and to protect our expanded territory. We should maintain at least the numbers that Sado Region had in its prime.”

Indeed, the Seonghwa Sect’s territory was now only slightly smaller than what Sado Region once held.

Compared to that, their numbers were less than half of Sado Region’s at the time, so reinforcement was urgent.

“Things will get busy ahead.”

“Yes. Proceeding with all of this at once would be chaotic. So let’s do it step by step, calmly.”

“Understood. Let’s proceed in order of importance.”

“I’m counting on you all.”

Namgung Hyeok smiled broadly.

“After finishing this work, the Seonghwa Sect will be reborn. Beyond simply being the ruler of Jiangsu Province, we can become a massive force influencing the entire Central Plains.”

He said while looking around at the executives.

“But the others won’t just sit and watch that happen. Especially our enemies, the Hyeoltian Sect and Four Directions Sect, will try to stop us even if they join hands again.”

If they didn’t, they would be the ones facing annihilation.

In fact, Namgung Hyeok was planning to sweep them away as soon as he gained power.

“Perhaps the Great Sect War that occurred in the past might happen again. But I have no intention of being easily defeated like the old Seonghwa Sect.”

Considerable pressure burst forth from Namgung Hyeok’s entire body.

“If war breaks out again, we will achieve overwhelming victory. With you and me together, we can do it.”

“…!”

“That’s all I wanted to say. Now everyone go do your work. Let’s gather for dinner together this evening.”

“Yes.”

“We’ll take our leave.”

The executives who exchanged greetings departed one by one.

Left alone, Namgung Hyeok took a bottle of alcohol and climbed to the top of a pavilion with a good view of the entire Seonghwa Sect, lost in thought.

‘Maternal Uncle. Finally all the factions have gathered. The Seonghwa Sect has truly been revived.’

Namgung Hyeok thought without dispelling his intoxication.

His maternal uncle and previous inheritor of Sacred Fire, Cheon Yuhyeon.

He first met him on a battlefield.

Cheon Yuhyeon had come to find him when he was dragged to the battlefield, trembling in fear and unable to do anything, and told Namgung Hyeok about his inherited bloodline and the Seonghwa Sect.

‘At first, I couldn’t believe there was such a secret in my maternal bloodline…’

Cheon Yuhyeon was a teacher and parent-like figure who stayed on the battlefield where he didn’t need to be, taught him, and helped him grow into a warrior.

He was also a benefactor who saved his life when facing the Northern Region’s Tooshin and sacrificed himself instead.

He couldn’t doubt such a person’s words.

‘When Maternal Uncle departed, he entrusted me with rebuilding the Seonghwa Sect that he couldn’t accomplish.’

That’s why Namgung Hyeok deliberately left the Namgung Family Estate to establish the Seonghwa Sect.

To uphold his will.

And today he had gathered all four forces that comprised the old Seonghwa Sect.

The emotions couldn’t help but be overwhelming.

‘But I have no intention of stopping here.’

Namgung Hyeok’s goals lay much further ahead.

As he had revealed to the executives, he had a dream of making the Seonghwa Sect the strongest sect. And the will to do his utmost for that dream.

So he would use any means necessary to grow the sect. He chuckled and came down from the pavilion.

‘Of course, I mustn’t rush too much.’

Trying to achieve everything too quickly might actually cause regression.

One step at a time.

But moving forward with certainty.

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Several days passed.

The Seonchang Faction seemed to be adapting reasonably well.

Since faction leader Sa Gong Yeon Hwa herself was making maximum effort to blend into the Seonghwa Sect, it was a natural result.

And Yeo Hui, who had become a new retainer.

“Kyahahaha!”

Was joyfully performing a sword dance.

Clang clang clang!

“I really made the right choice coming to the Seonghwa Sect! To be able to fight against people like this!”

Her opponent was Jeon Wook.

The two were entangled with each other, unleashing terrifying killing intent toward one another.

“Hmph.”

Jeon Wook snorted as he delivered sword strikes, while Yeo Hui narrowly dodged them by a hair’s breadth.

Their martial duel was so intense and murderous it was hard to call it a duel.

It was enough to make observers naturally tense.

“To be able to match Brother Jeon Wook like that…”

“She certainly possesses useful martial power.”

But those watching them weren’t greatly disturbed.

They trusted Jeon Wook’s skills, believing no truly dangerous moment would come.

Besides, this was what both parties wanted.

Yeo Hui wanted to fight strong opponents under the pretext of proving her usefulness, and Jeon Wook was genuinely curious about her capabilities.

So their mutual purposes aligned in this fight.

After they continued competing for quite a while.

“That’s enough.”

Namgung Hyeok stepped forward and stopped their duel.

“Huff, gasp, huff…”

Yeo Hui was breathing heavily as if she had no strength left to speak, and Jeon Wook also showed signs of considerable fatigue.

“We’ll stop here.”

The outcome wasn’t decided, but if they went any further, their concentration would drop and it might truly become a life-or-death battle.

“Kyahaha. What a shame. I was curious how it would’ve turned out if we went to the end.”

“Nine times out of ten, your head would’ve flown off and that would be the end. Jeon Wook had the upper hand throughout.”

“Conversely, doesn’t that mean I had about a ten to twenty percent chance of winning?”

“You’re right. It was a good martial duel.”

Jeon Wook readily acknowledged it.

In reality, Yeo Hui was powerful enough to block all of his attacks.

At this level, she would have almost no rivals even within the Seonghwa Sect.

So he decided to give her appropriate treatment.

At his sincere reaction, Yeo Hui also smiled brightly.

“It was a good martial duel. I’d like to spar again next time.”

“Make that promise for later and both of you rest for now. You’ll collapse from exhaustion at this rate.”

Namgung Hyeok handed them water he had prepared in advance.

Jeon Wook and Yeo Hui gulped down the water heartily.

They caught their breath with expressions of feeling alive again.

As Namgung Hyeok was looking at the two of them.

“Lord. Someone has come from the Namgung Family Estate.”

“Who is it?”

“Young Master Wang Ho.”

So Geomlip delivered the news that a guest had arrived.

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes lit up at the name of the visitor.

Wang Ho.

He was someone Namgung Hyeok had met when Wang Ho attempted to pickpocket his money pouch at the black market, and he was the younger brother of Wang Pyeong, Ho Young’s close friend.

He was also someone who was now living as a retainer of the Namgung Family Estate. Namgung Hyeok greeted Wang Ho with considerable warmth.

“It’s been a while. Have you been well?”

“Yes. Have you been well too, Sect Master?”

Wang Ho answered with a bright smile.

To him, Namgung Hyeok was the benefactor who had saved him and his older siblings from the clutches of the Black Dragon Society.

So he couldn’t help but like him.

“I’m always moving around busily. But what brings you here?”

“I came to give various reports. Also to deliver a message from the Family Head.”

“A message from Elder Brother? Let me hear that first.”

“He says to visit home more often. He misses you since it’s been a long time since he saw your face.”

“Haha. It hasn’t been that long, but Elder Brother really…”

Namgung Hyeok felt his heart warming.

Of course the Seonghwa Sect was also his precious family, but he knew that this wasn’t the only place that would welcome him.

“What else did you need to report?”

“Seonghwa Sect’s Ilho Beop succeeded in defeating the Hyeoltian Sect’s Seven Death Blade. At the last moment, the Fifth Apostle intervened so he couldn’t cut off their head, but he succeeded in destroying one of their branches.”

“As expected of Ho Young. He did well. What about the location and characteristics of that branch?”

“It’s near Huangshan in southern Anhui Province. It seems they were using facilities that the old Huangshan Sect used to occupy.”

“I heard the Huangshan Sect was destroyed some time ago, but it’s impressive that such things remained. But if that was all, you wouldn’t have come in person, would you?”

This much could have been sufficiently conveyed just by sending a messenger pigeon.

In other words, the fact that Wang Ho came personally meant he came to tell stories that couldn’t be fully contained in a messenger pigeon.

At Namgung Hyeok’s words, Wang Ho’s expression became serious. He quietly nodded and said.

“Yes. I heard that suspicious movements were discovered at the Hyeoltian Sect’s Huangshan branch.”

“Suspicious movements. What exactly are you referring to?”

“I haven’t received the exact details yet, but they say a pile of letters that an executive there exchanged with someone were discovered. They were all filled with plots against the Seonghwa Sect and Namgung Family Estate.”

“Hmm. The identity of the person who exchanged letters with the Hyeoltian Sect?”

“It’s not certain. The letters didn’t clearly state who they were. However, I was told it was possible to guess which faction the other party belonged to.”

“Oh? Where would that be?”

“The Hwangbo Family.”

“…!”

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes turned sharp as he listened to the story.

“They’re members of the Ten Great Families.”

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