The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 75

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 75

Lee Cheolgun’s intense reaction was understandable in a way.

Blood Heaven Sect.

They were the evil seeds of Murim who were known to have disappeared decades ago.

A vicious group that would stop at nothing to become stronger, even dabbling in demonic arts.

That was exactly what the Blood Heaven Sect was.

Their name was still passed down in Murim even now, spreading fear.

“Blood Heaven Sect… Are you saying those bastards are still around?”

“Even the inheritor of Sacred Fire, who we thought had disappeared, still remains. It wouldn’t be strange if the Blood Heaven Sect remained as well, would it?”

“That may be true, but…”

“It seems you’re reluctant to join hands with them.”

“Only other madmen would join hands with lunatics. Besides, if those bastards are still around and it becomes known that we joined hands with them, our Sado Region will become public enemies of Murim.”

At this worried reaction, Hong Ikgeom smiled broadly and explained.

“You don’t need to worry about that. All we need to do is leak information.”

“Hmm.”

“Of course, the Blood Heaven Sect’s power has become ridiculously pathetic compared to their heyday. But they still possess formidable strength. Wouldn’t it be a waste not to use this?”

Hong Ikgeom said this while chuckling.

“Trust me, Ryeonju. Even if those bastards fail, we have nothing to lose, right? After all, there will be no official connection between them and us.”

“Do you think the Blood Heaven Sect will move according to our will?”

“Those bastards must have heard rumors about Flame Dragon by now. They’re probably suspecting that the master of Sacred Fire has appeared again. We just need to give them a little push.”

“…”

“As I said before, don’t worry. Everything will work out well in the end.”

Lee Cheolgun looked doubtful but didn’t deny Hong Ikgeom’s words.

After all, if things went as Hong Ikgeom said, they would indeed benefit while sitting still.

He finally closed his eyes and made his decision.

“Fine. I’ll leave this matter to you.”

“You’ve made a wise decision.”

A smile appeared on Hong Ikgeom’s lips.

* * *

Namgung Hyeok looked at the young men rushing at him from all directions.

‘Still, there aren’t many who are hesitating.’

Was it because they all knew his skills?

Everyone was trying to clash with him at full strength.

Especially Namgung Hwan, Namgung Pyo, Jang Huiwon, and Wang Ho were even revealing killing intent.

‘They must have had a lot built up against me.’p>

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and infused internal energy into his wooden sword.

But he didn’t use his full strength.

If he made even a slight mistake in controlling his power, he could seriously injure the Late-Stage Experts of the Namgung Family Estate.

But even so, it was enough. Namgung Hyeok truly thought so.

Thump!

The True Step he took sent energy waves in all directions.

“…!”

The Late-Stage Experts who had been rushing at full strength flinched.

Namgung Hyeok didn’t wait for them and thrust his sword first.

First strike.

Swish!

A fierce thrust rushed toward the closest Late-Stage Expert.

Though startled by the sudden attack, he steadily took a defensive stance.

Thwack!

“Ugh!?”

But that wasn’t enough to block Namgung Hyeok’s attack.

The thrusting sword changed trajectory mid-air and struck the Late-Stage Expert’s shoulder.

The Late-Stage Expert groaned in pain and retreated.

“Now’s our chance!”

“Attack!”

Thinking this was an opportunity, three or four Late-Stage Experts rushed in before Namgung Hyeok could retrieve his sword.

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and swung his sword in a wide horizontal arc.

Whoosh!

It was Flame Prison Heaven Wheel, the Seventh Form of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword.

Of course, it didn’t contain flames and sharp sword qi, but it was enough to repel those rushing in.

Crash!

“Ugh!”

Late-Stage Experts tumbling backward in an instant.

Dash!

Namgung Hyeok was already leaping forward at that moment.

He moved freely among those trying to surround him, swinging his wooden sword.

Crack! Smack! Crack!

Terrifying sounds rang out as Late-Stage Experts groaned and fell.

The panicked Late-Stage Experts tried to block somehow, but it was useless.

“D-damn it!”

“Three-Person Formation! Form the Three-Person Formation to respond!”

‘They do show signs of being quite elite.’

Judging by how they were struggling to block somehow.

However, he had no intention of going easy on them.

Namgung Hyeok’s sword crossed in all directions like rays of light, and he attacked the Late-Stage Experts while unfolding the techniques of Fire Dance Chain.

How much time had passed like this?

“Ugh…”

“Cough…”

Late-Stage Experts writhing on the ground like caterpillars were scattered everywhere.

Namgung Hyeok placed his wooden sword on his shoulder and gave his final assessment.

“You’re all quite useful. Though you still have many shortcomings.”

‘Is that praise?’

‘But it feels like we just got beaten up…’

‘The Third Young Master is really like a monster. He fought this many people while holding back and doesn’t even seem tired.’

The Late-Stage Experts who heard this gulped and looked at Namgung Hyeok.

“What should I do about this… Good.”

Namgung Hyeok pondered for a moment, then clapped his hands.

“As I said initially, there are limits to looking at individual martial arts. The people here have learned different martial arts and have varying levels of achievement. But I promised to improve your individual capabilities.”

The Late-Stage Experts who heard this were puzzled.

If he wasn’t going to look at individual martial arts, how would he improve their capabilities?

“I will teach you how to survive in chaotic battle. I’ll also pass on methods for facing opponents stronger than yourself, and ultimately teach you how to survive.”

“…!”

“Remember this. The most important thing on the battlefield isn’t defeating the enemy, but surviving somehow. Only then will you have a chance for revenge later.”

Namgung Hyeok said with a raised corner of his mouth.

“So what you need to learn first is how to desperately endure. If you endure like that, what you call strength will naturally follow.”

Thump!

Namgung Hyeok struck the ground forcefully with his wooden sword.

“If you understand, then stop lying around and get up. We’ll start the first lesson right away.”

“Elder Brother, what should we do now?”

Namgung Pyo asked cautiously as he got up and dusted off his clothes.

Namgung Hyeok spoke to him in a warning tone.

“Pyo. Be careful with your forms of address. Standing here, I’m not your cousin brother but the Training Hall Master.”

“M-my apologies.”

“Good, as long as you understand. And what should you do…”

Namgung Hyeok thought for a moment, then chuckled.

“First, let’s start by facing your own limits.”

“Pardon?”

“You need to know how far you can go before you can surpass your limits. There’s a simple way to do that.”

Namgung Hyeok pointed to the training ground with his wooden sword.

“Run.”

“…!”

“Anyone who deliberately stops to rest or falls behind me running at the back won’t be spared.”

Namgung Hyeok spoke in a menacing voice.

At that moment, all the Late-Stage Experts listening felt chills run down their spines.

They had a strong feeling that something terrible would happen if they really fell behind Namgung Hyeok.

It was an instinctive intuition responding to Namgung Hyeok’s killing intent.

“Well, you all seem to have rested enough, so let’s start.”

Namgung Hyeok said this and set the Late-Stage Experts off.

The hellish physical training had begun.

* * *

Namgung Hyeok really pushed the Training Hall’s Late-Stage Experts to just short of death.

Many dropped out mid-training, unable to endure it – vomiting, collapsing from exhaustion, rolling their eyes back and fainting.

But they were able to receive emergency treatment and recover their stamina quickly.

This was because the Sacred Fire that Namgung Hyeok generated stimulated the Late-Stage Experts’ true energy, making their natural recovery several times faster.

Trusting in this, Namgung Hyeok always pushed the Late-Stage Experts to their absolute limits.

Thanks to this, their stamina began to increase at an incredible rate.

But was it only stamina?

“Aaaaaaaah!”

Clang! Clank! Clang! Clank!

Namgung Hwan screamed as he trained to block attacks from dozens of enemies.

Counterattacks weren’t allowed – only defense was permitted in this training.

Naturally, with enemies on all sides, his body was covered with bruises from attacks he couldn’t dodge.

But each time they endured such extreme training, their skills improved dramatically.

Even if their bodies weren’t used to it at first, after experiencing the pain, they instinctively realized how to defend properly.

Over several days, they were learning survival methods just as Namgung Hyeok had said.

‘It’s still early stages, but things are going smoothly.’

Namgung Hyeok thought as he watched the improving Late-Stage Experts.

If they completed all the prepared training, they would have a fairly high survival rate even if thrown onto the battlefield where he had been.

‘Of course, there won’t be many who can endure until then.’

Namgung Hyeok’s training was proceeding on the premise that it would get progressively harder.

Of course, he knew well that there would be dropouts because of this. But he thought that would be sufficient.

‘Even if they drop out midway, they’ll be much stronger than when they started.’

And those who endured all the training to the end would be reborn as forces ready for immediate use.

And they would become the foundation stones for a stronger Namgung Family.

Namgung Hyeok thought this as he increased the training intensity.

Then one day.

“Third Young Master. You need to come for a moment. The Family Head is calling for you.”

While training was in full swing, a Shadow Unit member approached and spoke.

Namgung Hyeok left the training to Ho Young, who had been slacking off nearby, then followed the Shadow Unit member’s guidance to the conference room.

There, Namgung Cheon, Namgung Jangcheon, and numerous Senior Members had already gathered.

“What’s the matter?”

Namgung Hyeok realized something had happened and asked with sharp eyes.

Namgung Cheon sighed and opened his mouth.

“There’s a problem. Our Main House’s Huangshan Branch has been attacked.”

“…!”

The Namgung Family’s Huangshan Branch was a place of considerable scale with substantial defensive power of its own.

He couldn’t help but be surprised that such a place had been attacked.

Namgung Hyeok wore a serious expression.

“Is it the work of the Evil Path Alliance?”

“I don’t know. Nothing is certain yet.”

“Then please tell me what information you do have.”

“Those who attacked the Huangshan Branch were few in number. They didn’t fight the entire branch but simply kidnapped the Branch Leader and his daughter.”

“Kidnapping.”

It wasn’t a one-sided case.

If they wanted to harm the Namgung Family, it would have been better to just kill them.

“Then they must have some purpose. Has that been determined?”

“That is…”

Namgung Cheon hesitated to speak.

His expression showed he knew what it was but wasn’t sure if he should tell Namgung Hyeok.

Finally, Namgung Jangcheon sighed and spoke.

“We’ve determined the kidnappers’ purpose. From the start, they took the Huangshan Branch Leader and his daughter while delivering their demands.”

“So? What is that purpose?”

“It’s you.”

“…!”

Namgung Jangcheon looked at Namgung Hyeok and continued with a stern face.

“The kidnappers want you.”

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