The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 63

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 63

But before Seo Rip could find an answer to that question.

Thud!

Three people including Namgung Hyeok charged toward them.

They were comrades who had fought together with him on the battlefield.

The four of them formed a diamond-shaped formation and swept through the enemy camp.

“B-block them!”

Panicked Seo Rip gave orders to his subordinates.

After all, their forces outnumbered the enemies by more than ten to one.

So he thought that no matter how strong the enemies were, they could definitely be defeated.

However, this was his miscalculation.

Swoosh!

“Kugh!”

“Urk!”

“Kyaaaah!”

Every time the sword, Demon-Slaying Blade, and spear were swung, screams rang out along with spurting blood.

The four people complemented each other’s potential weak points and rampaged like madmen.

In an instant, more than twenty enemies fell.

It was a situation that created the illusion that a path opened wherever they went.

Moreover, the problem wasn’t just them alone.

“Ahahahahaha!”

Excited Bing Seolhye continuously unleashed her Ice White Divine Palm.

She was in a state where all the massive Yin Energy that had been blocked by the Nine Yin Severed Meridians had been converted to internal energy.

In other words, she could fully demonstrate her abilities as the Young Palace Master of Northern Sea Ice Palace.

Whoosh!

Crack!

Each time her attack swept through, three or four Black Dragon Society martial artists blocking the front either froze or were sent flying backward.

“Protect the Young Palace Master!”

And by her side were reliable guards.

Han Yeoun stayed close to her, preparing for any potential threats while slaughtering approaching enemies.

Even while doing so, he glanced sideways at Namgung Hyeok.

‘Incredible.’

He admired Namgung Hyeok as he watched him continuously swing his Flame Sword.

Namgung Hyeok was employing an incredible killing technique that cut down opponents with minimal effort.

Concise trajectories and optimal force.

It was as if he had been waiting for this kind of battlefield.

He recalled the information he had secretly gathered about Namgung Hyeok.

‘A war hero who participated in the war against nomadic tribes, right? Is that why he’s so accustomed to fighting multiple opponents?’

He displayed a maturity and prudence that didn’t match his age.

Moreover, what about those fighting alongside him?

“Hahahaha!”

Ho Young was cutting down everyone blocking his path along with their weapons using his Demon-Slaying Blade, while Jeon Wook was killing stealthily like assassins wielding swordsmanship.

Additionally, So Geomlip dealt less damage to enemies but firmly supported them from the rear of the group.

It was an almost perfect formation combat.

Even if they had faced Northern Sea Ice Palace’s elite forces, it was questionable whether they could have been stopped.

‘Indeed, I can see why Flame Dragon’s name shakes the Murim.’

Meanwhile, Seo Rip, the leader of the enemies, was having similar thoughts.

The only difference was that he was feeling terror at the fact that he had to face such a Namgung Hyeok directly.

‘Damn it!’

He had made the wrong judgment.

He shouldn’t have attacked recklessly just because there were fewer than ten enemies.

Seo Rip felt like grabbing himself by the collar for being so confident just moments ago. But no matter how much he regretted it, reality wouldn’t change.

‘I can feel morale dropping rapidly! At this rate, we’ll really be annihilated!’

He had to do something before that happened.

Seo Rip had no choice but to step forward with his long sword.

“You damn bastard! I’ll be your opponent!”

He cursed and unleashed his Flame Dance from the very beginning.

He was hoping that perhaps a surprise attack might work.

But such expectations were brutally shattered from the start.

Clang!

A single sword strike.

With that, Seo Rip’s sword attack was blocked.

When Seo Rip widened his eyes in panic, Namgung Hyeok’s counterattack was already sweeping past his neck area.

Slash!

“…!”

Seo Rip couldn’t even scream and grabbed his neck.

The wound that cut deep inside was irreversibly deep.

“Gurgle…”

The only sound he could make was the bubbling of bloody phlegm. He staggered back a few steps while holding his neck, then collapsed with a thud.

“B-Branch Leader!”

“The Branch Leader has been defeated!”

Fear instantly spread among the enemies who witnessed this scene.

They had apparently lost all will to fight and began screaming and fleeing.

Namgung Hyeok saw this and sheathed his sword.

Despite more than two hundred enemies coming, less than half had survived.

“I’m amazed. I felt it before at the auction house too, but your skills are truly terrifying.”

“Thank you for your help, Young Lady.”

Namgung Hyeok spoke to Bing Seolhye who approached with a relieved expression.

Bing Seolhye giggled and replied.

“No. Rather, I’m happy I could be of help. I was able to repay even a little of the favor I received. Moreover…”

Bing Seolhye continued with a grin.

“I enjoyed it a bit too. Originally, when I used Ice Arts, I couldn’t use them much due to pain that felt like my body was freezing, but now that three meridians have been improved, that has decreased a lot. I think I could fight much longer.”

“Still, don’t overdo it. Well, regarding that, your Great Hero will probably regulate it appropriately.”

Namgung Hyeok said this while pointing ahead.

“For now, it would be better to leave this place. The enemies fled in defeat, but we don’t know when they might return with reinforcements.”

“Right. Let’s hurry and go.”

Namgung Hyeok led the group and quickly left that place.

Within a few days, they were able to enter the interior of Hubei, which was Martial Alliance territory.

They remained vigilant in case of attacks, but there were none.

It seemed that once they entered Hubei, the Black Dragon Society had given up.

‘Of course, they won’t forget this grudge.’

It might have been different if it had ended as a simple ordinary dispute, but they had killed the enemies’ branch leader.

The bastards would probably sharpen their blades for revenge, but it wasn’t particularly frightening.

The possibility of the Black Dragon Society crossing Hubei to directly strike the Namgung Family Estate in Anhui could be considered nonexistent.

‘Of course, there’s plenty of possibility they might attack in other ways…’

That didn’t matter.

After all, Namgung Hyeok also considered them potential enemies.

If the bastards tried any tricks, he would just repay them several times over. He even had the means to do so.

‘Well, I should still conserve Yeomhwa Trading Company’s power for now.’

Namgung Hyeok thought this as he spurred his horse forward.

It was only a little further to Anhui now.

* * *

Returning to Hefei, Anhui Province, Namgung Hyeok headed straight to the Namgung Family Estate.

The people of the Namgung Family were greatly surprised to see him return.

Not only had he returned with 2,500 silver taels when they had sent him off with 1,000 silver taels…

But he had also returned together with people from Northern Sea Ice Palace, one of the four major powers in the Frontier Region.

“Hyeok. What happened here?”

“It turned out we had a connection by chance.”

Namgung Hyeok gave a simple explanation in response to Namgung Cheon’s surprised question.

Bing Seolhye had been suffering from Nine Yin Severed Meridians, and he was in the middle of treating her.

And in return for that, he had received as much as 1,000 taels worth of silver coins as compensation.

Of course, Namgung Cheon and the Senior Members of the family who heard the story couldn’t hide their amazement.

And for good reason – treating Nine Yin Severed Meridians?

‘Wasn’t that an incurable disease?’

By ordinary Murim common sense, it was an impossible feat. So everyone couldn’t easily accept it.

But since the person who had actually received treatment was right there, they couldn’t disbelieve it either.

“Young Hero! Won’t you come out and dine with me?”

The person in question, Bing Seolhye, even harbored such deep goodwill toward Namgung Hyeok that anyone could feel it.

This meant everything Namgung Hyeok said was true.

“Hehe. At this point, I’m curious where the limits of Third Young Master’s abilities lie.”

“Indeed. To think he had insight into Medical Arts as well…”

“Perhaps we could open trade with Ice Palace through this opportunity. If that happens…”

The Senior Members of the family held great expectations.

If they could establish good relations with Northern Sea Ice Palace, they could gain numerous advantages.

Especially in the field of trade.

Cold Iron from the Northern Sea was a precious material used as raw material for weapons and armor, an item that only a few possessed even in the Central Plains.

Among that Cold Iron, Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron, considered the finest, was a treasure that only leaders of major powers could possess.

However, such Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron was rare even in the Northern Sea, so it rarely appeared as trade goods.

But if the life savior of Northern Sea Ice Palace’s Young Palace Master requested it…

‘Perhaps they might even hand over Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron?’

The Senior Members had such thoughts.

However, Bing Seolhye and the people from Northern Sea Ice Palace didn’t bring up trade talks even while staying at the Namgung Family Estate.

And the same was true for Namgung Hyeok.

Even while receiving subtle requests from the Senior Members, he declined their requests, saying it would be difficult.

Because Bing Seolhye refused trade?

No.

It was entirely Namgung Hyeok’s intention.

‘I’m sorry to the Namgung Family, but the one responsible for trade with Northern Sea Ice Palace must be Yeomhwa Trading Company.’

He had already heard from Bing Seolhye about forming an alliance between the two forces and opening trade.

Instead of the trading company connected to his family, Namgung Hyeok planned to introduce Yeomhwa Trading Company, created by his comrades, to her.

For the great undertaking that lay ahead, it was necessary to greatly expand Yeomhwa Trading Company’s influence.

‘I don’t even hope for Ten Thousand Year Cold Iron. If we can supply Cold Iron to the Central Plains, Yeomhwa Trading Company’s scale could expand dramatically.’

Namgung Hyeok thought this as he concluded the negotiations.

That was precisely why he remained unmoved despite the Senior Members of the Namgung Family’s requests.

Of course, not knowing the exact circumstances, the Namgung Family simply thought Northern Sea Ice Palace had refused the trade.

“This makes the fourth meridian opened.”

After several days of effort, Namgung Hyeok was able to open the fourth meridian of the Nine Yin Severed Meridians.

At that moment, he could feel Bing Seolhye’s internal energy realm leap beyond simple peak level to something higher.

Truly tremendous growth speed.

If she could open all the meridians like this, she would become one of the top masters in the world.

“However, I cannot touch beyond this point. The remaining five meridians could put you in danger if handled carelessly.”

The five severed meridians deep inside each possessed a difficulty level completely different from what had been opened so far.

This meant even Namgung Hyeok couldn’t easily resolve them.

“To safely open these, you must first grow until you can freely control the Yin Energy you currently possess. Also, my Sacred Fire must grow beyond its current state.”

Otherwise, the Yin Energy might run wild and cause internal injuries, or he wouldn’t be able to properly melt the firmly frozen blood vessels.

Hearing the explanation, Bing Seolhye nodded with a determined expression.

She realized that overcoming the remaining heavenly affliction was now in her own hands.

“I will definitely reach Harmony Realm to prevent the Yin Energy from running wild. Young Hero, please examine my body again when that time comes.”

“I must grow until then as well.”

Namgung Hyeok responded to Bing Seolhye’s resolve with a gentle smile.

She gripped Namgung Hyeok’s hand tightly and spoke in a serious voice.

“Please wait for me. When we meet again, you’ll see a different me from now.”

“I’ll be looking forward to it.”

“Then I’ll see you next time. Please take care until then.”

“I hope Young Lady takes care as well.”

Bing Seolhye and the Northern Sea Ice Palace group departed toward Ice Palace as if they had no more reason to stay.

Namgung Hyeok watched their retreating figures for a moment before turning around.

Someone was waiting for him there.

“Have they left?”

“Yes.”

The one waiting there was none other than his uncle and Acting Family Head, Namgung Jangcheon.

Namgung Hyeok looked at Namgung Jangcheon with a calm expression and asked.

“What brings you here?”

“I was waiting because I have something to tell you.”

“What do you wish to tell me?”

Namgung Jangcheon answered with a serious face.

“I want to seriously discuss the future of you and this family.”

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