The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 77

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 77

 

 

The arrow truly came without any warning whatsoever.

It suddenly appeared and suddenly took a life.

But that didn’t mean it could be ignored.

The moment he saw the power contained within the arrow.

The Yellow-Robed Man realized this was no ordinary attack.

“Enemy!”

Therefore, he shouted loudly, infusing his voice with internal energy.

So that his subordinates could be on guard, even if just a little.

Of course, that shout was of no help whatsoever.

Thunk! Thwunk! Thunk!

“Gaaah!”

“Kek!”

“Avoid… urk!”

The arrows flying from afar continuously pierced through his subordinates’ vital points. In an instant, more than five subordinates fell to the arrows.

“Damn it. Scatter!”

Therefore, the Yellow-Robed Man chose to stop the attack for now.

He chose to break formation and scatter in order to respond to the arrows.

The oppressive feeling that had been surrounding Namgung Hyeok loosened.

It was certainly effective, as arrows stopped flying immediately.

But now Namgung Hyeok was the problem.

“That’s what I told you.”

Slash!

Namgung Hyeok cleanly severed the neck of a nearby enemy.

His sword, wreathed in flames, danced through the air.

Following that, several more enemies lost their lives and collapsed.

“I said you only brought this much force to kill me?”

“Th-this crazy…!”

The Yellow-Robed Man’s jaw dropped.

From his perspective, more than half of his allies had been neutralized in an instant.

So he was left in shock. Thinking this wouldn’t do, he shouted while infusing his voice with internal energy.

“Stop! Otherwise the hostage’s life will be…!”

“That same old tune again.”

That’s when it happened.

Bang!

The sound of something like a small explosive going off echoed.

It was a sound that came from quite far away from where they were. The Yellow-Robed Man’s expression hardened upon hearing that sound.

That was definitely a sound that came from the direction where the hostage was.

But for such an unplanned signal to come meant…

“Don’t tell me you…!”

“You no longer have any hostages.”

Namgung Hyeok smiled coldly and unleashed a technique from Fire Dance Chain.

Now with only a few subordinates remaining.

Having no choice, the Yellow-Robed Man stepped forward himself and blocked with his sword.

Clang!

“Kuk!”

A numbing shock traveled through his hand to his entire body.

The Yellow-Robed Man let out a small groan and stepped back.

This was because Namgung Hyeok’s power was stronger than expected.

‘No doubt about it!’

He could be certain after blocking Namgung Hyeok’s attack.

‘This guy is definitely the master of Sacred Fire!’

There was no way he could unleash attacks of such power otherwise.

In that case.

Hissss!

Sharp killing intent flowed in on the wind.

“Oho?”

Namgung Hyeok twisted the corner of his mouth as if amused. The current killing intent was enough to send chills down his spine, even if momentarily.

At the same time, he felt a spine-tingling aura.

‘This is…’

“Demonic Arts?”

Namgung Hyeok spoke with near certainty.

That’s the only way it could feel.

Demonic Arts.

Literally martial arts containing the power of evil demons.

While they had side effects, they granted tremendous power to the user. However, those side effects were often inhumane, which is why they were shunned.

‘The more one learns Demonic Arts, the worse those side effects become.’

And the fact that his opponent had learned Demonic Arts meant…

He came from a force that uses Demonic Arts.

Knowing his identity as the master of Sacred Fire, targeting his life, and even using Demonic Arts?

The candidates were narrowed down at once.

Namgung Hyeok voiced the most likely candidate among them.

“Are you from Blood Heaven Cult?”

“…”

The Yellow-Robed Man didn’t answer.

He merely put more strength into the hand gripping his sword.

But the surging killing intent was answer enough. Namgung Hyeok could finally know who his enemies were.

“I thought you were all finished, but it seems some survived.”

“Hmph. The feeling is mutual.”

“Seeing that you people recognized me, I suppose everyone who should know already knows.”

Namgung Hyeok said that and charged forward.

It was a charge with terrifying power.

“In any case, I’ll play along.”

Whoosh!

The flames on his sword blade grew stronger.

Kiiing!

At the same time, the sword in the Yellow-Robed Man’s hand let out an ominous sword cry. Red sword qi gathered around his blade.

Crash!

Two swords colliding.

Though they had merely clashed swords, the aftermath was considerable.

Shockwaves burst forth, pushing away the subordinates nearby.

Thwack! Thud!

And arrows flew in again to strike down those subordinates.

They died without even being able to scream. Occasionally there were those who tried to defend themselves somehow to block the arrows, but it was useless.

Whether the archer sniping from afar was more skilled than imagined, all such attempts ended in failure.

It didn’t take long for the subordinates to be dealt with.

“Damn it all…”

“Next time, make sure to investigate me more thoroughly before coming. Though of course, there won’t be a next time for you.”

“Shut up!”

The Yellow-Robed Man flew into a rage and wildly swung his red sword blade.

Sharp sword strikes that seemed like they would cut even with a graze poured out recklessly.

Namgung Hyeok calmly blocked the incoming attacks and thrust his sword in return.

At first glance, it looked like an ordinary thrust.

But its true identity was Flame Dragon Breaking Heaven, the first technique of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword.

A massive flame dragon opened its jaws wide and lunged to devour the Yellow-Robed Man.

The Yellow-Robed Man was horrified and struck out with his sword.

Clang!

“Ugh!”

But it seemed insufficient as he spat blood from his mouth and was forced to retreat.

He had suffered internal injuries when the swords clashed.

It was the backlash from choosing to forcibly defend rather than evade.

“I suppose it’s time to finish this.”

“Don’t look down on me!”

The Yellow-Robed Man shouted angrily at Namgung Hyeok’s leisurely words.

At the same time, his yellow robes fluttered and his hair stood on end. It was proof that he was operating his martial power with extreme intensity.

“Even if I die here, I’ll take at least one of your arms with me!”

The Yellow-Robed Man said this as he swung his sword.

Even deeper red sword qi aimed for Namgung Hyeok’s neck with terrifying momentum.

In response, Namgung Hyeok twisted his lips and blocked the incoming slashing strike.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Several exchanges occurred in an instant.

The two men’s gazes met as if they would kill each other.

Namgung Hyeok pretended to retreat while stepping into True Step.

Thoom!

His firmly planted lower body became a support.

He drew up his internal energy and swung his sword diagonally with all his might.

The fifth technique of the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword.

Explosive Flame Annihilation was activated.

Whoooosh!

The power condensed at one point burst forth violently.

“Ugh!?”

Unable to withstand it, the Yellow-Robed Man was caught in the explosion.

He wrapped himself in Body Protection Qi to minimize the damage, but it was insufficient to block the attack.

In the end.

“Bwaaaah.”

The Yellow-Robed Man vomited blood as his internal injuries deepened.

Namgung Hyeok didn’t miss that opportunity.

Slash!

The Flame Sword cut down the defenseless man.

The Yellow-Robed Man’s head flew through the air, and his headless body fell to the ground with a thud.

The battlefield was cleared in an instant.

Namgung Hyeok caught his breath and then evaporated the blood on his sword.

He looked around and expanded his energy sensing, but there were no remaining enemies. Realizing this, So Yeon appeared with a swift movement.

“You’ve worked hard, Lord.”

“Thanks to you, I was able to subdue them much more easily.”

“Not at all. I merely assisted you from the side, Lord.”

“Where’s Jeon Wook?”

“Elder Brother Jeon Wook went to rescue the Branch Leader’s daughter and son. He should be about now… Ah, there he comes!”

As So Yeon said, Jeon Wook’s figure appeared from the distance.

But he wasn’t alone.

The figures of two people who had been held hostage appeared beside him.

“It’s over.”

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and sheathed his Blue Heaven sword.

Click!

 

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“Thank you so much for saving us, Third Young Master.”

The Huangshan Branch Leader, now entering his old age, offered his greeting with reddened eyes.

Honestly, he had thought it wouldn’t be strange if he were abandoned.

His only worry had been the safety of his daughter who was kidnapped with him.

But for the Main Family House to actually comply with the enemies’ unreasonable demands and come to rescue them like this…

He couldn’t believe it. That’s why all he could do was express his gratitude.

“Not at all. I only did what needed to be done. More importantly, are you feeling alright?”

“Yes. I’m perfectly fine.”

“That’s a relief. What about your daughter?”

“I’m fine too. Thank you so much.”

The Huangshan Branch Leader’s daughter also bowed deeply in respect.

Namgung Hyeok nodded and escorted the two to a nearby city.

He provided food and sufficient rest to the two who must have gone through hardships.

While the Huangshan Branch Leader recovered his strength, Namgung Hyeok sat facing Jeon Wook and So Yeon.

“The enemies’ identity was remnants of the Blood Heaven Cult.”

“…!”

Both widened their eyes at the sudden information.

Remnants of the Blood Heaven Cult.

That meant the organization they thought had been destroyed was still alive.

The two who knew Namgung Hyeok’s identity naturally couldn’t help but feel tense.

“Some quite troublesome fellows have appeared as enemies.”

“Right. Fortunately, this time only small fry from within the Blood Heaven Cult appeared… but if a proper executive-level member had shown up, it would have been quite troublesome.”

“Is there no more information you obtained from them?”

“Just their identity, that’s all. If I had known, I should have kept a few alive.”

Of course, that was a luxury on a battlefield where blades flew everywhere. Knowing this, the three didn’t say anything more about it.

“The Blood Heaven Cult, I wonder where they got their information from?”

“There are probably two possibilities. One would be that the Blood Heaven Cult independently felt something suspicious about me and came to eliminate me…”

“The other would be that they obtained information from somewhere. That would obviously be either Sado Region or the Black Dragon Society.”

“It might even be a third force. In any case, I’ve never once hidden my identity.”

Indeed, he had openly revealed the identity of his martial art, the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword.

So that anyone who knew what kind of martial art the Sacred Fire Ultimate Sword was could recognize it.

So it was inevitable that enemies would be drawn by seeing that.

While that was quite troublesome in itself…

‘There’s a reason why it has to be this way.’

It was related to the great undertaking that Namgung Hyeok dreamed of.

That’s why he wasn’t hiding his identity.

“Since they’ve begun operating in earnest, stronger ones might start targeting you, Lord.”

“I think so too. Probably not just the Blood Heaven Cult, but enemies like the Heavenly Demon Divine Cult or the Four Directions Divine Cult might target me as well.”

“This will become quite troublesome. What will you do?”

“What do you mean, what will I do? When have I ever avoided an approaching challenge?”

At Namgung Hyeok’s words, Jeon Wook bowed his head.

“I misspoke. I apologize.”

“It’s fine. I know what you meant.”

Namgung Hyeok shook his head as he spoke, then crossed his arms and fell into thought.

“However, given how things have turned out, I’ll need to move up what I was originally planning.”

“Lord. You mean….”

“That’s right.”

Namgung Hyeok nodded.

“From now on, I’ll need to gather the descendants of the Sacred Fire Gate scattered throughout the Central Plains.”

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