The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 76
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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 76
“They want me.”
Namgung Hyeok chuckled softly.
“How interesting.”
“You’re not surprised.”
“How many people are after my life that I’d be surprised by this much? If I were to count just the candidates, I wouldn’t have enough fingers on both hands.”
“Hyeok…”
At Namgung Hyeok’s calm words, Namgung Cheon made a pained expression.
He felt sorry that so many people were targeting his younger brother.
But Namgung Hyeok smiled faintly as if telling him not to worry and asked.
“You said earlier that you don’t know exactly who they are, and what they want is my life?”
“Probably so. But they’re not just asking for it outright.”
“Then?”
“It seems they want you to come alone to a place they designate. They’re asking for an answer within four days from now.”
At Namgung Jangcheon’s words, Namgung Hyeok chuckled.
“Good. I’ll go then.”
“It’s dangerous!”
Namgung Cheon raised his voice and blocked Namgung Hyeok’s words.
“Hyeok, we don’t even know who the enemy is, so we can’t accept such a proposal. Right now, we should trust the Shadow Unit and investigate who they are…”
“But in doing so, the Huangshan Branch Leader’s daughter and son who were taken hostage might die. As a member of the Namgung Family, I have a duty to protect their lives.”
“…!”
“And don’t worry too much. I’m not really planning to go alone. Jeon Wook and So Yeon, who are skilled in stealth movement, will be with me.”
Those two could escort Namgung Hyeok without being detected by anyone.
Namgung Cheon made a troubled expression.
His heart as a brother who didn’t want to send his younger brother to a dangerous place clashed with his heart as a family head who had to take responsibility for the lives of other family members.
Namgung Hyeok looked at his brother and spoke calmly.
“Elder Brother. No, Family Head. Please trust me.”
“…!”
“I have always been victorious since returning to the Namgung Family Estate. This time will be no different.”
His voice carried strength as he spoke those words.
Namgung Cheon and the senior members stared blankly at Namgung Hyeok.
An irrefutable dignity flowed from him.
“Even if an enemy I cannot handle appears… I am confident that I will definitely return here alive. So please allow me to go.”
“Hmm…”
“Family Head. When he speaks this firmly, shouldn’t we give him permission?”
Namgung Jangcheon spoke calmly. Following his words, quite a few other senior members also nodded.
Namgung Hyeok’s will was firm, and it seemed it couldn’t be broken easily. Even if Namgung Cheon refused, he looked ready to go alone.
In the end, Namgung Cheon raised the white flag.
“Sigh. Fine. But you must really be careful. Whatever situation comes, think of your life as the top priority.”
“Of course. I have no intention of dying until I achieve my dream.”
He touched Blue Heaven hanging at his waist.
The heavy feel of the sword made his fighting spirit boil up.
‘Kidnappers.’
What kind of bastards could they be?
‘I don’t know who they are, but…’
There was one thing for certain.
‘Since they dared to target my life, they’ll have to pay the price.’
Namgung Hyeok’s eyes gleamed menacingly.
* * *
Two days later.
An old abandoned house located in southern Anhui Province.
“A letter has arrived from the Namgung Family Estate.”
There, a man respectfully handed a letter to the Yellow-Robed Man.
The Yellow-Robed Man unfolded the rolled-up letter he received from his subordinate. It was written that they would send Namgung Hyeok as proposed.
“Unexpected.”
The Yellow-Robed Man frowned.
“Even though we took hostages, I thought they wouldn’t give up someone like Flame Dragon so easily. Are the hostages from Huangshan Branch that important?”
“I don’t think that’s it.”
The subordinate shook his head and denied the Yellow-Robed Man’s thought.
“Namgung Cheon, the current master of the Namgung Family Estate, is known to cherish his younger brother tremendously. No matter how many hostages there are, such a person wouldn’t just send his brother to what might be a death trap.”
“Hmm. Is that so?”
“Yes. So this matter was probably strongly influenced by Namgung Hyeok’s own will. According to our investigation, he has never backed down once when such situations arise.”
“Haha. What an arrogant bastard. When it’s a matter of his own life, he acts like that?”
“In any case, it’s good for us.”
“Still, we can’t let our guard down. It’s uncertain what kind of escort he might secretly bring. Given the situation, he won’t bring conspicuous forces, but…”
“I think he might bring two or three masters with him. We should prepare thorough defenses against that.”
“Right. That’s what I’m saying.”
The Yellow-Robed Man nodded satisfactorily at his subordinate’s words.
He gulped down the alcohol on the table and asked.
“That bastard called Flame Dragon. Do you really think he’s the current master of Sacred Fire?”
“Honestly, I think the possibility is high. The martial arts known in rumors match the characteristics of Sacred Fire’s master.”
“But you said the information came from the Four Directions Divine Cult. What if they’re trying to push their enemy onto us?”
At the Yellow-Robed Man’s cold words, the subordinate hesitated for a moment.
“That’s also a plausible story. If that’s the case, what will you do?”
“What do you mean what will I do? Our job hasn’t changed. We can’t back out now, so we have to do what we were doing.”
“Whether the enemy is the master of Sacred Fire or not?”
“Right. Anyway, the Namgung Family bastards will never know our true identity.”
The Yellow-Robed Man spoke in a confident voice.
“Besides, it’s killing those filthy Ten Great Families bastards. You haven’t forgotten the grudge of our ancestors who were persecuted by them and the Nine Sects One Gang, have you? Even if Namgung Hyeok isn’t the master of Sacred Fire, there’s no need to hesitate in killing him.”
“That’s true too.”
“Right. So let’s prepare for this matter without harboring any more doubts.”
“Yes.”
The subordinate nodded.
The Yellow-Robed Man who stood up from his seat gleamed sharp killing intent in his eyes.
“For the Blood Heaven that will rise again.”
* * *
A reply came back.
The kidnappers were inviting Namgung Hyeok to plains a little distance from Huangshan.
It seemed they chose an open area as the meeting place, wary that the Namgung Family side might secretly mobilize forces.
“Then Jeon Wook and So Yeon will have to wait at a distance where they can’t be seen.”
Namgung Cheon didn’t hide his anxiety upon hearing the news.
But Namgung Hyeok was calm.
“So Yeon is a rare archer with skills that can be counted on one hand even if you search the entire Central Plains. Even if the opponent is barely visible in the distance, she can definitely hit the target.”
“But…”
“Moreover, Jeon Wook is skilled at concealing his presence. When he’s determined and unleashes his martial arts, it would be difficult to find him even within a radius of fifty zhang. Even in a place with clear visibility, finding him melded into the shadows wouldn’t be an easy task. So I trust the two people going with me. As long as they escort me, there won’t be any danger.”
It was infinite trust in his comrades who had shared life and death together.
The corners of Jeon Wook and So Yeon’s mouths, who were listening together, naturally rose.
Since their lord acknowledged their abilities and said he trusted them, there was nothing more joyful for subordinates.
Therefore, the two people spoke with the utmost respect.
“Family Head. Please trust us and leave it to us. We will protect our lord no matter what happens.”
“That’s right. If necessary, I will protect our lord even at the cost of my life.”
“Hmm…”
Namgung Cheon let out a groan.
When they spoke to this extent, he couldn’t say no. If he did so, it would be an insult to the two people.
“Elder Brother.”
Above all, since Namgung Hyeok’s will as the person involved was too firm, Namgung Cheon eventually raised the white flag.
He had permitted their departure.
“Argh! Fine. However, Hyeok, remember that you must prioritize your safety above all else. Do you understand?”
“Of course. Then I’ll be going.”
Namgung Hyeok bid farewell to his elder brother and headed toward Huangshan.
The meeting place was located in southern Anhui, so it didn’t take many days.
After arriving at a nearby city, he surveyed the surroundings.
[Jeon Wook. I’m counting on you.]
[Yes.]
In case there were watching eyes, he temporarily separated from his two escorts. However, he couldn’t discover any suspicious individuals.
A few days later.
Namgung Hyeok headed to the promised plain.
There, about a dozen or so martial artists were already waiting, and each one had an extraordinary aura.
The Yellow-Robed Man who appeared to be their leader muttered as if surprised.
“Honestly, I can’t believe it. I was just probing once just in case, but did he really come alone?”
He spoke while spreading his energy sensing widely.
However, it seemed he couldn’t discover anyone other than Namgung Hyeok.
“Where are the Huangshan Branch Leader’s daughter and son?”
Namgung Hyeok asked in a cold voice. The Yellow-Robed Man chuckled at that.
“What you should be worrying about right now isn’t the Huangshan Branch Leader’s daughter and son, is it? Aren’t you afraid of death with us before you?”
“Why should I be afraid when I don’t even know who you people are?”
“Hehe. Because we’re the people who will kill you. Flame Dragon.”
When the Yellow-Robed Man raised his hand, the dozen or so martial artists all drew their swords at once.
Sring!
Namgung Hyeok chuckled and looked at them.
“Where did you bastards come from?”
“What would a guy who’s about to die do with that knowledge?”
“You’re too much. Can’t you even tell someone you’re about to kill such a thing?”
“Just in case you might survive and escape.”
“From what you’re saying, it seems you’re not confident?”
“I’m just considering all possibilities.”
“For that kind of thing, you’re too pathetic. Did you only bring this level of force to kill me?”
Namgung Hyeok drew Blue Heaven with a sneer.
Whoosh!
Bright red flames wrapped around the blue blade.
“That is!”
The Yellow-Robed Man and his subordinates who saw that sight opened their eyes wide.
The Yellow-Robed Man spoke with sharp eyes gleaming.
“Sacred Fire… So you really were the successor of Sacred Fire?”
“Who knows.”
Namgung Hyeok said while pointing his burning sword.
“Why don’t you try to find out?”
“Good!”
The Yellow-Robed Man shouted excitedly.
“Kill that bastard!”
“Yes!”
With a resounding battle cry, the Yellow-Robed Man’s subordinates began charging.
Namgung Hyeok looked at the enemies rushing at him from all directions and raised his sword.
The Yellow-Robed Man who saw that sight chuckled and said.
“It would be better not to resist too much. If you cause us even the slightest damage, the Huangshan Branch Leader’s daughter and son will lose their lives.”
“That means the two people are at least close enough to read the battlefield situation. In that case…”
Clang!
Namgung Hyeok chuckled and blocked the attacks of the approaching enemies.
“The rescue should be finished by now.”
“What?”
The Yellow-Robed Man asked back with an absurd expression.
But that was the moment.
Thunk!
Arrows that flew from somewhere pierced through the foreheads of the enemies who were about to attack Namgung Hyeok.
“Wh-what is this!?”
Shock appeared on the face of the Yellow-Robed Man who was watching the situation.
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