The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 49

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 49

“Ha.”

Namgung Hyeok twisted his lips.

“Meeting after ten years and the first thing you say is let’s have a match – Uncle, you’re being too much.”

“Setting aside our uncle-nephew relationship, isn’t that just what martial artists are like?”

“Even if I refuse, you won’t accept it, will you?”

“Of course. You know my personality, don’t you?”

If he refused, Uncle wouldn’t listen to coming back to the family either.

He’d probably throw a tantrum and try to fight somehow anyway.

Rather than see such a spectacle, it was better to comply with his request from the start.

“Fine.”

Namgung Hyeok said this and let his sword hang loose.

But then.

“Stop right there.”

A group of martial artists wearing martial robes approached them.

They were Mount Heng Sect martial artists who had come down to Southern Peak.

“Who are you people? What on earth is going on here?”

They asked while looking at the corpses lying around and the two people ready to fight.

They had probably rushed over after hearing that an incident had occurred nearby.

Namgung Jihak gave them a cupped fist salute and spoke.

“I am Namgung Jihak, who sent you a challenge letter. This is my nephew.”

“Yaksha Sword…!”

Hostility flowed among the Mount Heng Sect martial artists upon hearing his name.

It was natural.

Namgung Jihak was the arrogant challenger who had sent them a challenge letter.

And now such a person had caused this incident in the city they were protecting, so everyone was angry.

But before anyone could step forward in anger.

“So you are Hero Namgung Jihak. I am Yu Hwang of Mount Heng. Pleased to meet you.”

“Th-Three Absolute Sword!”

Someone watching the situation shouted.

Three Absolute Sword Yu Hwang.

He was a master renowned for his excellent swordsmanship even within Mount Heng Sect. He was also the person most likely to duel with Namgung Jihak.

“Oh. So you are Hero Three Absolute Sword. Pleased to meet you.”

Knowing this, Namgung Jihak greeted him with gleaming eyes.

The two men’s gazes met, and after a brief pause, Yu Hwang asked.

“Hero Namgung. Could you explain what exactly happened here? Why are these people dead here, and why are you crossing swords with that young hero you call your nephew?”

“I’ll explain that.”

Namgung Hyeok stepped forward and spoke.

He gave a cupped fist salute to the Mount Heng Sect martial artists in greeting.

“My greetings are late. I am Namgung Hyeok from the Namgung Family.”

“Flame Dragon!”

Another commotion erupted.

This was because Flame Dragon Namgung Hyeok’s name had become famous through various incidents and spread widely even to Hunan.

Yu Hwang’s gaze changed subtly as he realized his opponent was a bigger figure than expected.

But regardless, Namgung Hyeok began his explanation.

That he had come from Anhui to this place to take Namgung Jihak back, and that these people from the Black Snake Society had blocked their way.

That a battle had occurred and he had defeated their leader.

And that Namgung Jihak, seeing this, had his fighting spirit ignited and requested a martial duel with Namgung Hyeok – everything.

“What kind of…”

The expressions of Yu Hwang and the Mount Heng Sect swordsmen who heard the explanation changed bizarrely.

Namgung Hyeok coming or defeating the Black Snake Society martial artists was one thing, but an uncle who gets stimulated by seeing that and requests a martial duel with his nephew?

This was honestly an absurd situation.

Behavior that showed no concern whatsoever for his own dignity.

But Namgung Jihak was confident.

“My nephew has grown into an excellent martial artist through the battlefield. I merely want to confirm as one martial artist to another how strong he has become.”

“Huh…”

Yu Hwang didn’t hide his bewilderment.

He would have gladly accepted if Namgung Jihak had requested a martial duel with him as originally intended with the challenge letter.

But for the situation to turn out like this.

At this point, he almost felt sorry for Namgung Hyeok having to indulge his eccentric uncle’s tantrum.

But contrary to Yu Hwang’s pitying gaze, Namgung Hyeok was calm.

“Then you’re withdrawing the martial duel request sent to our sect?”

“Honestly, it’s quite disappointing but… yes. I promised I’d quietly return to the family after the martial duel with my nephew ends.”

“Hmm.”

Actually, from Mount Heng Sect’s perspective, there was nothing bad about this.

They were already troubled by this problem, and now he was saying he’d stop on his own.

But if they just backed down here, it wouldn’t look good.

“Fine. Instead, we’ll guard the surroundings here to prevent any possible interference.”

They surrounded the area while pretending to be generous.

Honestly, it didn’t mean much, but if they at least pretended to control the situation like this, Mount Heng Sect could save face.

Chuckle.

Both Namgung Hyeok and Namgung Jihak knew this fact but didn’t say anything.

What mattered now was each other, not them.

The two men glared at each other again.

It seemed more like the communion between worthy opponents than the communion between uncle and nephew meeting after a long time.

Soon.

“Let’s begin.”

Namgung Jihak said this and slowly raised his sword.

There were no words like the usual “I’ll give you three seconds” that senior martial artists typically said.

Namgung Hyeok’s skills seemed far from ordinary to indulge in such pretense.

He concentrated his mind and drew up his internal energy.

Simultaneously, he instantly charged forward and swung his sword.

Whoosh!

The Namgung Family’s secret sword technique, Azure Sky Limitless Sword Technique, unfolded.

At the same time, azure sword energy burst forth.

“Ooh!”

“Is that the Azure Sky Limitless Sword Technique!”

“To see the Namgung Family’s ultimate technique here.”

People who saw the refreshingly extending azure sword strike exclaimed in admiration.

The same was true for Yu Hwang and the Mount Heng Sect swordsmen. Everyone widened their eyes seeing that high-level strike.

Namgung Jihak’s level seemed much higher than they had thought.

‘Is it over?’

They all thought simultaneously while watching the Azure Sky Limitless Sword Technique unfold.

This was because compared to Namgung Jihak showing active movement, Namgung Hyeok stood still as if he couldn’t even react.

It wouldn’t be strange for this single strike to determine victory and defeat.

And in such a situation.

Namgung Hyeok took one step forward.

His body moved forward and received the fiercely charging sword strike.

Clang!

Sword clashed against sword, sending sparks flying.

Namgung Hyeok twisted his sword and swung it in a wide arc.

“…!”

Namgung Jihak immediately stopped his attack and retreated.

And Namgung Hyeok didn’t miss the opening that was created.

Whoosh!

Flames erupted from his sword, surging violently.

Namgung Hyeok immediately deployed the second technique of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword.

Fire Dance Chain.

A terrifying chain of flame strikes embroidered the air.

Namgung Jihak, who had been trying to continue his offensive, was startled and barely managed to block his sword strikes.

Clang clang clang clang!

Dozens of exchanges occurred in the blink of an eye.

The spectators watching this display were left with their mouths agape.

They had expected Namgung Jihak to win decisively in one blow, but what was this?

When the cards were finally revealed, it was Namgung Jihak who was being pushed back.

And judging by his expression, it didn’t seem like he was holding back on purpose either.

“Huh.”

Namgung Jihak let out a chuckle mixed with amazement, as if he couldn’t believe it.

After deflecting a sword aimed at his vital point, he spoke.

“Terrifying. I can hardly believe this is the sword of a Rising Star. What on earth did you experience on the battlefield?”

“Many things happened.”

“Haha… Of course they did. You remind me of your old self. You lacked confidence in everything you did, and you silently endured the subtle ostracism from the family members. Now I can’t find even a trace of that old you.”

“Have you caught your breath now?”

Namgung Hyeok spoke sarcastically, as if he knew exactly why he was spouting such nonsense. Namgung Jihak chuckled and replied.

“You’ve become skilled at psychological warfare too. Indeed, the recent rumors weren’t false.”

“Then I’ll come at you again.”

Namgung Hyeok wrapped flames around his sword and charged at Namgung Jihak once more.

“Haah!”

Namgung Jihak let out a battle cry, raised his sword high into the sky, then brought it straight down.

At that moment, a terrifying pressure overwhelmed Namgung Hyeok. He raised his eyebrows and thought.

‘Great Evolution Sword Technique.’

It was a martial art that even intermediate warriors of the Namgung Family could learn, but its power was by no means light.

Because the Great Evolution Sword Technique was the foundation of the Namgung Family’s heavy sword style, and it served as the base for the Namgung Family’s supreme technique, the Emperor Sword Form.

Of course, Namgung Jihak, who was neither the family head nor the young family head, hadn’t learned the Emperor Sword Form, but…

‘Even a half-baked Emperor Sword Form wouldn’t match this Great Evolution Sword Technique.’

Namgung Jihak definitely possessed the highest level of skill among all those he had directly faced since returning to the murim.

Therefore, Namgung Hyeok didn’t let his guard down, and immediately planted his feet firmly and regulated his breathing.

At the same time.

Whoosh!

The fiercely burning flames subsided.

For a moment, people thought Namgung Hyeok’s momentum had been broken, but Namgung Jihak, who was right in front of him, knew that wasn’t the case.

‘This is dangerous!’

He put more force into his descending heavy sword.

Because he had an intuition that if he wasn’t careful, his sword would be cut clean through.

The next moment.

Kwaaaaang!

Explosive flames condensed on the sword blade burst forth.

The erupting flames countered the downward force of the Great Evolution Sword Technique and sent it flying backward.

“Urgh!”

Namgung Jihak barely managed to maintain his stance without falling and widened his eyes.

Because he felt an ominous premonition and sensed hot energy near his throat. He threw his head back with all his might.

At that moment, Namgung Hyeok’s sword narrowly grazed past where Namgung Jihak’s throat had been. Namgung Jangcheon realized this and let out a hollow laugh.

“You’re really determined to kill this uncle of yours.”

“I trusted that you would be able to dodge it.”

Namgung Hyeok said this as he withdrew his sword.

The flames that had been burning at the tip of his sword had already disappeared.

Namgung Jihak touched the area around his throat.

The ominous feeling he had just experienced still hadn’t faded.

“That technique you used at the end. What is its name?”

“The fifth technique of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword, Explosive Flame Annihilation.”

“Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword. So that really is…”

Namgung Jihak muttered as if he had some idea about it. But thinking this wasn’t the place to discuss it, he closed his mouth again.

He let out a deep sigh and said.

“I lost.”

“Waaaaaaah!”

At that moment, a tremendous cheer erupted from the spectators who had been holding their breath while watching the martial duel.

Because duels between masters of this caliber were rarely seen.

Moreover, the result was shocking.

The famous Yaksha Sword had admitted defeat to none other than his own nephew!

This was something that excited all the spectators. Most of them couldn’t even follow the duel with their eyes, yet they reacted this way.

Namgung Hyeok performed a cupped fist salute.

“It was a good martial duel.”

“Yes. It was a good martial duel. If it hadn’t been a duel, I would have died.”

“Please don’t say such things. You still have several hidden cards left, don’t you, Uncle?”

“We’re in the same boat, so what are you talking about? You even adjusted the power of that last attack so I could dodge it. Even if it had been real combat, it would have been my defeat.”

“…!”

Those listening to the conversation shuddered.

That brilliant duel from just now wasn’t even at full power?

But Namgung Hyeok didn’t deny it and only smiled broadly.

While people were reeling from this shock, Jeon Wook, who had been nearby, approached.

“You’ve worked hard, my lord.”

“My lord?”

“He’s a friend who has been following me since we were on the battlefield.”

“My name is Jeon Wook.”

Jeon Wook lightly performed a cupped fist salute as he greeted him.

Namgung Jihak looked at Jeon Wook with a shocked expression. Being an excellent master, he immediately recognized his skill level.

‘Hyeok. What exactly is this guy?’

Setting aside how he had become this strong in just ten short years, he was traveling with a subordinate of this caliber?

This person called Jeon Wook didn’t seem inferior to himself, judging by the aura he could sense.

Yet such a person was treating him with such respect…

“Please take this.”

But whether Namgung Jihak was shocked or not, Jeon Wook did what he had to do.

Which was to hand over the letter he held to Namgung Hyeok.

“What’s this?”

“A letter I received through the Beggar’s Sect while you were conducting your martial duel, my lord. It came from the Namgung Family Estate.”

“From the main house?”

Namgung Hyeok’s expression became subtle as he opened and read the letter.

[Evil Path Alliance forces gathering. Return urgently.]

Because it contained information that could never be ignored.

“Uncle. Please look at this.”

Namgung Hyeok showed the contents of the letters to Namgung Jihak.

Namgung Jihak’s expression became serious upon seeing it.

“The situation seems worse than we thought.”

“Yes. It seems we need to go quickly.”

“Sigh. Alright. I’ll follow your words.”

He said with gleaming eyes.

“It will be a homecoming after a long time.”

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