The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 65

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 65

“Third Young Master.”

“Hmm.”

“He’s certainly capable.”

Reactions from the senior members erupted from various places.

Overall, it felt like a reasonable choice.

It was natural.

The current Namgung Hyeok was a promising rising star who had built his reputation by resolving various incidents.

He was more than qualified to represent the Namgung Family Estate.

“Hmm.”

On the other hand, Namgung Hyeok’s expression was subtle.

He was pondering what intention Namgung Jangcheon had in bringing up such words.

The conclusion he reached was one.

‘This is a scheme to keep me far away from the family estate.’

For now, that was the only way he could think of it.

But what was he trying to accomplish by doing so?

Was he planning to make some move to gain power?

‘Normally I wouldn’t accept, but…’

Namgung Hyeok fell into thought for a moment.

The Noble House conference.

A gathering where all the core families of the orthodox martial world, including the Ten Great Noble Houses, would meet.

This was an extremely significant matter.

If Namgung Jangcheon hadn’t nominated him first, he would have stepped forward himself to say he wanted to go.

[Elder Brother. Uncle seems to be plotting something, what will you do?]

Namgung Hyeok first sent a telepathic communication to Namgung Cheon, who was lost in thought.

Namgung Cheon pondered for a moment before answering.

[I would like you to go. Since that place brings together precious people from the forces that lead the orthodox martial world, it will also help with building connections. Building such connections will help you achieve your dreams.]

[But Uncle might pull some tricks while I’m away.]

[It’s fine. I can overcome that much on my own without you worrying about it. If I can’t even do that much, I’d have to give up the Young Family Head position, wouldn’t I?]

Namgung Hyeok chuckled at Namgung Cheon’s joke.

[Then I’ll leave Wang Pyeong and Geomlip behind before going. If a dangerous situation arises, those two will be of help.]

[Thank you. I’m always indebted to you.]

Having finished his discussion with Namgung Cheon, Namgung Hyeok looked at Namgung Jangcheon and said.

“I will accept.”

“Thank you for accepting so readily.”

Then he asked him through telepathic communication.

[What are you scheming? Tell me honestly.]

[I simply thought you were the right person for the job.]

Namgung Jangcheon answered confidently to Namgung Hyeok’s interrogation.

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and nodded.

[Well, I’ll think of it that way. I see you haven’t forgotten my advice from last time.]

[…]

Namgung Jangcheon ignored the telepathic communication and said.

“Since there isn’t much time left, Third Young Master should depart immediately. Does anyone have any objections?”

“No objections.”

Most of the senior members said this and remained silent.

Thus, Namgung Hyeok’s journey to the Zhuge Family was decided.

* * *

Namgung Hyeok packed lightly to go to the Zhuge Family.

The party consisted of the same members who had gone to the Black Market, minus Jeon Wook and So Geomlip, with So Yeon added.

He had ordered So Geomlip to guard Namgung Cheon, and Jeon Wook to provide support if any unforeseen situation arose.

“Hahaha. The Zhuge Family. I believe it’s in Shaanxi?”

“That’s right. To be precise, it’s in Hanzhong, Shaanxi Province. They live there forming a clan village near the Marquis Wu Temple.”

“Kuhaha. I’m looking forward to how delicious the alcohol from that region will be. I heard that when it comes to Shaanxi, Xifengjiu is quite famous.”

Ho Young said this while laughing heartily.

So Yeon scolded Ho Young and sighed.

“Oh my. Ho Young, elder brother. We’re not going there to play, are we? We’re going to work while serving our Lord.”

“Hahaha. I know. I know. But won’t there be time for a drink when we get there? The captain will understand this much.”

“If only you wouldn’t talk.”

So Yeon grumbled as if displeased, but Ho Young didn’t mind.

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and said to So Yeon.

“Don’t be too harsh. As Ho Young said, there will be plenty of time for a drink. More importantly, if it’s the Zhuge Family, I’ll be able to meet him from before.”

“The person from before… you mean him, right? Earth Dragon Zhuge Xian.”

“That’s right. The person I met at the Alliance Leader’s 60th birthday banquet.”

He was not only the first to approach Namgung Hyeok with curiosity, but also warned him about Sa Doryeon’s actions.

So Namgung Hyeok had somewhat good feelings toward Zhuge Xian. So he came to have expectations about their meeting.

“Since he holds the position of Young Family Head of the Zhuge Family, he will surely attend. Since it’s a Noble House conference held after a long time, each family will probably send their Young Family Head or someone of equivalent status.”

“If things go well, it could be an opportunity to expand useful connections.”

“Well, I’m not sure how they’ll view me though.”

Namgung Hyeok said this and mounted his horse.

Ho Young and So Yeon also finished their respective preparations and were ready to depart.

“Let’s go.”

The three people left the Namgung Family Estate and departed for Shaanxi.

Their destination was Hanzhong.

The place where the Zhuge Family was located.

* * *

Meanwhile, about half a day later, there was someone who heard this news.

He was none other than Sa Doryeon Alliance Leader Lee Cheolgun.

Through a spy within the Namgung Family Estate, he had heard the news that Namgung Hyeok had left the family estate.

“This is an opportunity. For him to leave the family estate with only two guards…”

“What will you do? Should we send the assassination squad immediately?”

The general manager beside Lee Cheolgun asked.

But after pondering for a moment, he shook his head.

To deal with a master like Namgung Hyeok, they would need to send the strong warriors from Sa Doryeon’s main headquarters, but the distance was too far for that. There was a possibility they might fail to catch up and return empty-handed.

“Are there any messenger pigeons left for contacting the Black Dragon Society?”

“Yes. Are you thinking of using them?”

“That’s right. From what I hear, the Black Dragon Society also seems to have been properly humiliated by that Namgung Hyeok bastard. If they hear he’s coming nearby, they’ll probably flip out and try to get revenge.”

Hanzhong, where Namgung Hyeok was heading, was located right above Chongqing, which was the Black Dragon Society’s territory.

That meant they could block the route and sufficiently hunt Namgung Hyeok.

“Even if they fail to kill Namgung Hyeok, it doesn’t matter. We just need to watch the relationship between the Black Dragon Society and the Namgung Family deteriorate.”

“That’s a good plan. I’ll immediately prepare a letter to send there.”

“Good. I’m counting on you.”

The general manager bowed and disappeared.

Lee Cheolgun looked at the map and irritably drummed his fingers on the desk.

“Namgung Hyeok….”

Even now, just thinking of that bastard made rage surge up and his heart race. To him, Namgung Hyeok was an enemy who had to be killed by any means necessary.

‘Right now I can only attack like this, but someday I’ll kill him directly. Of course, that’s assuming I survive this time. Hehe.’

He twisted his lips into a smile, imagining that man’s death.

Soon, a messenger pigeon that had departed from the Evil Path Alliance flew vigorously through the sky.

* * *

Namgung Hyeok, who had departed from Anhui, headed toward Shaanxi via Hubei Province.

The journey was extremely smooth.

Hubei Province was the domain of the Martial Alliance, which could be called the heart of the Orthodox Faction.

Therefore, even if you searched with your eyes wide open, you couldn’t find bandits or thieves.

‘It would be the same for Shaanxi.’

In Shaanxi, the Zhuge Family, Mount Hua Sect, and Zhongnan Sect were established.

Though not as much as Hubei where the Martial Alliance was located, it meant the Orthodox Martial World’s power was strong there.

So no sane Forest Bandits would make their nest in such a place.

‘Well, sane people wouldn’t become Forest Bandits in the first place.’

Namgung Hyeok thought this as he leisurely continued his journey.

But it was while passing through Shaanxi like this.

“Hmm.”

Namgung Hyeok, who was leisurely riding his horse along the main road, frowned.

He could sense a group of martial artists rushing toward him at fierce speed from the distance.

Their number was at least several dozen.

‘No, that’s not all.’

When he expanded his senses further, he realized there wasn’t just one such group, but several.

As if they had surrounded this entire area.

And what this meant was clear.

‘They’re chasing someone. Even creating an encirclement.’

He didn’t know if it was himself or someone else, but it wouldn’t hurt to be cautious.

Namgung Hyeok took the mountain path and changed direction away from the martial artists approaching them.

He intended to avoid encountering them even if it meant taking a detour.

But had the other side also noticed their presence?

The martial artists who had changed direction again appeared before Namgung Hyeok’s group.

They were all wearing black martial robes.

“It’s him!”

“Fire the signal flare! We found him!”

Boom!

One of the Black-Robed Men shot a signal flare made of gunpowder into the air.

He could feel other martial artists who had been roaming the vicinity all rushing toward this location at once.

It seemed the person they were looking for was indeed himself.

Namgung Hyeok half-closed his eyes.

Considering the black robes the martial artists were wearing, their scale, and the audacity to do such things in Shaanxi….

The identity of the enemies was obvious.

“Are you bastards from the Black Dragon Society?”

“Hehe. You’re quite perceptive.”

The Black-Robed Man who appeared to be the leader said this while thrusting his long spear into the ground with a thud.

“Flame Dragon Namgung Hyeok, right? Sorry, but you’ll have to die here.”

“It seems information leaked from somewhere. That I would be coming this way.”

So it wasn’t strange at all for the Black Dragon Society, which had a grudge against him, to come all the way here.

Their main base in Chongqing was right next to Shaanxi.

Even if they couldn’t penetrate to central Shaanxi, they could freely enter and exit the southern region like this.

While Namgung Hyeok was thinking this, Ho Young asked.

“Captain. What will you do? Should we kill them all and go?”

“Is there really a need for that? We just need to break through anyway. Besides, these aren’t the only enemies. If we drag this out, the rest will come swarming too.”

“Then I’ll take the lead.”

Ho Young spurred his horse and took position at the front of the group.

Seeing this, the enemy leader sneered.

“Ha! Do you think just three people can do anything about our encirclement? How arrogant.”

“Kuhehe. What a talkative fellow. I’ll go full power for the first time in a while, so follow me well. Hyah!”

Ho Young spurred his horse without hesitation.

Whether it was Namgung Hyeok or So Yeon, they followed behind him at full speed without any complaints.

Just three people charging at dozens of enemies—an act that seemed foolish in some ways.

At this, the Black Dragon Society leader smiled.

He already knew about the enemies’ martial prowess from what he’d heard, but his side had also prepared countermeasures.

“Everyone take up your spears and advance! Don’t let the horses through!”

This was the method of holding long spears and maintaining formation to prevent the enemies from breaking through.

In some ways, it wasn’t much different from what Namgung Hyeok had done in the war with the Evil Path Alliance.

The leader was confident of victory.

Even if the long spears couldn’t kill them, he thought they could at least block their charge.

Especially on such a narrow mountain path, it would be impossible to break through this formation on horseback.

Yes.

Under normal circumstances, that would certainly have been the case.

But….

‘They underestimated us too much.’

Namgung Hyeok smiled as he watched the scene before his eyes.

To be precise, he watched Ho Young’s Demon-Slaying Blade at the front being enveloped in intense light.

And that light soon became one massive slashing strike that flew toward the enemies.

Asura Demon-Slaying Blade.

First technique: Blood Wind Slash.

Swaaaaaash!

The slashing strike of terrifying scale completely crushed the dozen or so martial artists who had been blocking their path.

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