The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 85

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 85

 

 

Kuuuuuuuuuboom!

Explosive sounds echoed from all directions.

“Kyaaaaaaaaaah!”

“R-run away!”

The battlefield instantly turned into a scene of carnage.

The Black Sword Ghost Corps that had charged with such vigor was instantly shattered.

They could no longer continue their assault, completely panic-stricken.

“D-damn it! Scatter! Scatter!”

Shin Hyeok, the leader of the Black Sword Ghost Corps, belatedly gave the order.

But his reaction was too late.

Already about thirty troops had gathered for the charge and were crushed as they were, while twice that number were paralyzed with fear, unable to do anything.

The horses were so terrified they couldn’t even move forward properly.

Shin Hyeok made a decision.

“Dismount! If we scatter and move, they won’t be able to use the same tactics anymore!”

He chose the most rational option available to him.

After ordering his subordinates to abandon their horses, he began closing the distance.

Indeed, that tactic worked properly, and there were no more incidents of multiple men dying at once like before.

Swish! Swoosh!

However, even amid this, arrows struck the Black Sword Ghost Corps like lightning.

With each arrow incapacitating one person, that archery skill could be considered almost divine.

“Damn it! Close the distance somehow and stop them from using their bows! Charge!”

Shin Hyeok encouraged his subordinates while approaching So Yeon.

But even as the distance was closing, So Yeon smiled leisurely.

She continuously shot arrows while retreating.

And as she retreated, there were others who sprang forward in her place.

Whoosh!

“Kuhahahaha!”

It was Namgung Hyeok wielding his Flame Sword and Ho Young scattering brilliant light.

The two men collided head-on with the troops charging with terrifying momentum.

Swaaaaaaash!

Their momentum truly brought to mind the phrase “rampage in all directions.”

The Black Sword Ghost Corps tried somehow to stop them, but this was impossible.

The sight of the two men bursting forth was like giant dragons and tigers tearing through the battlefield.

“Aaaaaaah!”

“They’re monsters!”

“Run away!”

Thus, the morale of the Black Sword Ghost Corps could only hit rock bottom.

Even when they tried to land a single blow, the two men gave them no openings whatsoever.

Moreover, So Yeon, who had retreated, continuously shot arrows at them.

From their perspective, it was enough to drive them mad.

How could just three enemies be this strong?

“Haaah!”

Finally, Shin Hyeok stepped forward himself to resolve the pathetically losing atmosphere.

He raised his sword and aimed at Namgung Hyeok, their leader.

At the same time, a flashing sword strike.

It was an attack that seemed capable of cutting through rock in a single blow.

Just from the profound internal energy and sharpness contained within, one could understand why he had become the leader of the Black Sword Ghost Corps.

“Huhu.”

But Namgung Hyeok only smiled.

As if he found this situation amusing.

Whoosh!

His blade, sharpened even more keenly, embraced flames and drew a large circle.

The circle he drew shattered Shin Hyeok’s attack and slashed his body deeply.

Slash!

“Urgh!”

Shin Hyeok staggered backward, his chest slashed.

His eyes clearly showed disbelief.

And rightfully so – who would have thought his attack would be neutralized so easily?

He was a renowned master even within the Evil Path Alliance.

But he never expected to be defeated so pathetically.

However, at that moment.

“It’s over.”

Namgung Hyeok’s sword that had been dancing through the air began to bend rapidly.

His sword was swung diagonally, spewing concentrated flames.

Explosive Flame Annihilation.

Whoooooosh!

Shin Hyeok had no way to respond to the flames that instantly engulfed his entire body.

Shin Hyeok’s body fell backward with a thud, dying before he could even feel pain.

The members of the Black Sword Ghost Corps watching this were struck with terror.

“T-the Leader has been defeated!”

Who would have thought their own commander would die so futilely?

They truly couldn’t gauge the enemy’s strength.

“Retreat! Retreat!”

In the end, what the survivors chose was retreat.

Those at the very rear began fleeing with all their might.

They realized these monsters were absolutely impossible to face with their strength.

Of course, Namgung Hyeok wasn’t one to just let them go.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

He took his Flame Sword and pursued the fleeing soldiers.

Ho Young also laughed loudly while swinging his Demon-Slaying Blade to strike down enemies, and those who fled far were inevitably pierced by So Yeon’s arrows.

In the end, only a very few were able to escape alive.

“T-this is impossible…”

The Salt Blade Faction watching this scene gaped in amazement.

Especially their leader Maeng Seungji’s surprise was great. No, it wasn’t just surprise.

‘What kind of terrifying martial power is this?’

His face showed a mixture of shock and awe.

Just three people could so overwhelmingly defeat over a hundred elite warriors.

This seemed truly miraculous.

‘Now I understand why the Fire Sword Faction chose that person as their lord.’

Of course, Baek Yeonhu of that very Fire Sword Faction was equally surprised.

‘They didn’t exclude me for no reason. They truly had confidence that the three of them could defeat a hundred, so they left me out.’

It was like watching a small war unfold.

The formation collapse that began with So Yeon’s sniping.

And the two masters who stirred through that collapsed formation.

These were all remarkable elements that couldn’t be missing.

Each one inspired awe.

‘That is… the lord I chose.’

Thinking this way, he felt something welling up in his chest.

Baek Yeonhu resolved not to forget this emotion and to convey it to his comrades.

This current battle was a magnificent fight that would be worthy of being remembered and praised for generations to come.

Meanwhile, they weren’t the only ones who were shocked.

“Wh-what is this…?”

Ha Jinhyeok, who had been watching the scene from afar, was so surprised that he forgot how to speak.

He had naturally thought that Namgung Hyeok would be torn apart and killed by the Black Sword Ghost Unit.

It was only natural. After all, wasn’t there more than a thirty-fold difference in troop numbers from the beginning?

But Namgung Hyeok had triumphantly overcome that difference and achieved victory.

This was nothing short of a miracle.

Of course, it was certainly not a good miracle for them.

“Y-Young Master. What shall we do?”

“That’s…”

Ha Jinhyeok, who had been at a loss, suddenly flinched.

From the distance, he could feel Namgung Hyeok’s gaze sweeping over the place where they were hiding.

Ha Jinhyeok was struck with terror at that moment.

At the same time, the image of Namgung Hyeok sweeping away the Black Sword Ghost Unit flickered before his eyes. If they delayed even a little, it seemed like they would become the next target.

“We retreat!”

“What? But…!”

“If you don’t want to die, stop talking nonsense and retreat! We’re withdrawing from here!”

They left the battlefield without looking back.

Right now, Ha Jinhyeok’s mind was filled with nothing but the thought of survival.

Calling for reinforcements and dealing with Namgung Hyeok were secondary matters.

“Hurry!”

Thus they became dots as they fled from Jade Transformation Mountain.

However, there were others watching that very scene.

“We’re leaving too.”

Their identity was none other than the Blood Heaven Cult’s military force that had moved separately from the Black Sword Ghost Unit.

Although they numbered only about a dozen, they were those who possessed combat power equal to the Black Sword Ghost Unit that had come to this place.

But even in their view, if they stepped forward, it would only result in a meaningless death.

“Flame Dragon’s combat power far exceeded our expectations. If we fight like this, it’s certain we’ll only die meaninglessly.”

“Let’s retreat.”

They exchanged opinions with each other and then began to retreat swiftly.

Soon, no forces remained gathered at that place except for the Flame Blade faction and Namgung Hyeok’s group.

 

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At a time when the excitement of the battlefield had not yet completely subsided.

“I, Maeng Seungji, leader of the Flame Blade faction, will acknowledge you as my lord.”

Maeng Seungji knelt on one knee and declared to Namgung Hyeok, who had swept through the enemies and returned to the main camp.

It was a sudden decision made without consulting his subordinates, but no one raised any objections.

The display they had just witnessed was too shocking for that.

Rather, most people thought such a pledge of loyalty was only natural.

“Then can I consider that the Flame Blade faction now follows me?”

Namgung Hyeok’s tone of speech changed.

To a condescending manner as if addressing a subordinate.

But Maeng Seungji wasn’t offended at all.

Instead, he only bowed his head more respectfully and nodded.

“Yes. That’s how it will be.”

“That’s quite good news.”

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and then looked around.

“Loyalty!”

“We greet our lord!”

“You are truly the real successor of Sacred Fire who will revive Sacred Fire Gate.”

All the upright warriors of the Flame Blade faction were pledging their loyalty in their own ways.

It seemed that Namgung Hyeok had ignited the hearts of not just Maeng Seungji alone.

From Namgung Hyeok’s perspective, this was a good thing.

It reduced the need to persuade them separately, which would have been troublesome.

“Indeed… my eyes were not mistaken.”

At that moment, Baek Yeonhu, who was equally moved, spoke.

His eyes were trembling severely, perhaps from emotion.

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and asked.

“Did you watch well?”

“Yes. I’ve etched it clearly in these two eyes.”

“You should have. Someday you’ll have to stand on the same battlefield following me.”

“I will train hard so as not to hold back my lord when that day comes.”

Baek Yeonhu said this and bowed his head.

Even though he himself was by no means weak, the fact that he said such things showed he had been truly deeply impressed.

“Leader Maeng. There’s something I’d like to ask of you.”

Namgung Hyeok turned his head back to Maeng Seungji and spoke.

Maeng Seungji bowed his head and replied.

“Please command me.”

“Can’t you settle things here right now and leave with me? It seems like it would be troublesome in many ways if you continue to remain here.”

Right now, the frightened Ha Jinhyeok had withdrawn, but what about later?

The Ha Family wouldn’t just sit by and watch their departure.

They would probably try to stop them even if it meant mobilizing all the family’s military forces.

And what about Sado Region?

Having lost a third of the Black Sword Ghost Unit’s forces and their leader, they might dream of revenge with even stronger forces.

From that perspective, staying here was definitely not a good choice for them.

The longer time passed, the harder it would become to escape from this place.

“Of course. I’ll pack only what we need to take and go with my lord right away.”

Even though it would be quite a difficult task, Maeng Seungji readily accepted.

It was a response full of trust even though no explanation had been given about going together.

‘This battle must have been quite impressive.’

Thinking this way, he even felt that Sado Region’s attack had actually worked out well.

Namgung Hyeok nodded and said to Maeng Seungji.

“Then let’s depart as soon as preparations are ready. The destination is a place called Yeomhwa Trading Company – have you heard of it?”

“I haven’t heard of it.”

“You’ll soon know where it is. It’s going to be the financial lifeline of the new Sacred Fire Gate.”

“…!”

Maeng Seungji reacted to the words “new Sacred Fire Gate.”

Namgung Hyeok looked at him with a sly smile.

But that was only for a moment, as Namgung Hyeok’s expression became serious again and he asked.

“Then, before we start preparing to leave, may I ask one last thing?”

“Of course. Please ask anything you’d like.”

Namgung Hyeok nodded and asked with gleaming eyes.

“Where are the other two factions?”

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