The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 95

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 95

Everyone couldn’t help but be shocked.

If Namgung Hyeok wasn’t playing some kind of trick right now, the other party was definitely the Young Palace Master of Northern Sea Ice Palace.

Yet such a person was calling Namgung Hyeok her benefactor.

This was… truly shocking beyond belief.

‘Flame Dragon is the benefactor of Northern Sea Ice Palace’s Young Palace Master?’

‘Did he save her life or something?’

‘More than that, revealing this at such a public gathering means…’

‘Northern Sea Ice Palace is taking Seonghwa Sect’s side.’

People’s minds raced quickly.

Whether she knew this or not, Bing Seolhye smiled brightly and spoke to Namgung Hyeok.

“It’s been a long time. Aren’t you happy to see me?”

“Of course I’m happy. By the way, how is your body?”

“Better than ever. It’s all thanks to my benefactor.”

“That’s fortunate then. I was worried that your condition might have worsened while I couldn’t see you.”

“Hehe. It’s actually the opposite. I worked really hard to meet the conditions you mentioned when we parted.”

“You mean…”

“Through painstaking effort, I can now control the Yin Energy in my body to some degree. It’s not yet at a satisfactory level, but compared to before, it’s nothing short of a miracle.”

Namgung Hyeok nodded with satisfaction.

“Excellent.”

“What remains is for my benefactor to open the path once more.”

“If I can do it, I will. But first, since you’re here, rest well. Let’s examine your exact condition first and then decide how to proceed with treatment.”

“Alright. Ah, but before that…”

Bing Seolhye looked around seductively as if she had something to say.

“Since everyone seems unaware, let me tell you that Namgung Hyeok here is my life’s benefactor, who saved me from the brink of death.”

“…!”

“So our Northern Sea Ice Palace wants to maintain good relations with Seonghwa Sect. Therefore, I want to make it clear that being hostile to Seonghwa Sect means being hostile to our Northern Sea Ice Palace.”

Bing Seolhye said this with a soft laugh.

It was a declaration not much different from what Namgung Cheon and Ak Yeonhu had made earlier.

Essentially saying they would become blood allies of Seonghwa Sect.

Of course, no one knew what help the distant Northern Sea Ice Palace could provide, but people were thrilled by the very fact that such a massive force was supporting Seonghwa Sect.

“The tide of the times has changed.”

“The Three Rivers of Jiangsu aren’t the issue anymore.”

“We must somehow become friends with the Seonghwa Sect Master! Somehow!”

So the quick-witted ones went to reveal themselves, trying to exchange even a word with Namgung Hyeok.

Namgung Hyeok smiled as he dealt with each person who approached him with composure beyond his years.

‘More than half have already come over.’

Along with Namgung Family and Shandong Ak Family, plus Northern Sea Ice Palace’s support.

With this alone, he could practically pull in the support of all nearby orthodox sects.

No, even if not orthodox sects, anyone who pursued practical benefits wanted to maintain friendly relations with Seonghwa Sect.

‘What remains now are the Three Rivers of Jiangsu and the forces from Sado Region.’

Though they had accepted invitations and participated in the founding ceremony, those who couldn’t manage their expressions and were glaring this way were exactly them.

Namgung Hyeok didn’t deliberately provoke that side.

It was better to make them come on their own rather than approaching them first.

As he waited like this, sure enough.

“My greetings are late. I’m Sau from Jiangsu Salt Association. Please treat me well, Seonghwa Sect Master.”

The first to approach was Jiangsu Salt Association.

Unlike the Makrisegas who walk the path of dark magic, or the Guichangmun who are openly an evil sect, they have no burden in approaching things this way.

“Nice to meet you. I’ve heard much about Jiangsu Salt Association before.”

“Is that so? It’s an honor to be recognized by someone like the Seonghwa Sect Master.”

Sau said this while bowing his head.

Namgung Hyeok chuckled and asked.

“By the way, could you tell me what brings you here?”

“It’s nothing special. Since we’ve established ourselves in the same province, I just wanted to greet you and ask for your continued favor.”

He said this and signaled to his subordinate behind him.

Soon the subordinates came carrying a chest with grunting sounds.

Thud.

“This is a modest gift from us.”

What opened was a pile of silver coins glittering with silver light.

It looked like at least five thousand nyang.

“To think you’d give such a precious gift.”

“It’s far from enough to befriend a hero like the Seonghwa Sect Master. Please just consider it our modest sincerity.”

Sau said this, bowed, and then left.

‘Not a bad choice.’

Rather than babbling unnecessarily from the side, it was better to just throw down a gift and make a definite impression in memory.

In that regard, this person called Seo Woo knew what worldly wisdom was.

Indeed, admiration was erupting from the surroundings about Jiangsu Salt Association’s financial power, able to present five thousand nyang in silver coins as a simple first meeting gift.

‘Certainly among the Three Rivers of Jiangsu, they have the most money.’

After all, they were a union of merchants dealing in salt, essential for survival.

Considering the wealth they had accumulated, though they were in the shadows, they wouldn’t be inferior to even the Ten Great Trading Companies of the realm.

‘Then I can use them later.’

That meant if he truly subjugated them, that massive funding would flow into Seonghwa Sect.

Financial power was also a type of strength.

So gaining them would be like gaining another enormous power.

Perhaps the “Yeom” character in Yeomhwa Trading Company might become “Yeom” character.

‘Well, that’s something to proceed with gradually later.’

Namgung Hyeok thought with a bright smile.

‘For now, let’s first enjoy the remaining founding ceremony.’

* * *

The founding ceremony came to a successful close.

However, unlike most sect representatives who left, Namgung Cheon, Ak Yeonhu, Bing Seolhye and others didn’t leave immediately.

Rather, they remained at Seonghwa Sect, having drinking sessions and deepening their friendship.

“Aha. I see. Then Young Family Head Ak must have been quite active too?”

“What activity could I have had? I just moved under Elder Brother’s command. What was truly amazing were those by Elder Brother’s side… I should call them the Four Great Dharma Protectors now. Their activities were truly heroic.”

“What exactly made it so remarkable?”

“Starting with Elder Brother Ho Young, he was someone who had been on the battlefield even before Elder Brother Hyeok came to the Northern Region. From what I heard, he was serving as captain of the assault team at the time…”

Mainly Ak Yeonhu told stories about the battlefield, while the other two listened and expressed admiration.

Namgung Hyeok listened to their stories from the side and lightly corrected any incorrect facts.

The conversation went back and forth like this several times.

During this.

“But Young Lady, are you ready to open the remaining meridians of Nine Yin Severed Meridians?”

Namgung Hyeok asked Bing Seolhye.

He naturally expected her to say yes, but surprisingly Bing Seolhye shook her head.

“Not quite. I’m still succeeding in controlling the Yin Energy in my body, but it’s not yet to the degree where I can open meridians. However, there isn’t much left now.”

“I see. I hope that day comes soon.”

“Me too. Hehe. How good it will feel to be completely liberated from this heavenly punishment…”

She had already had four blocked meridians opened and was living a life no different from an ordinary person.

However, the moment the remaining five meridians were opened, not only would her daily life become problem-free, but she would possess cold energy rivaling the legendary Extreme Yin Constitution.

That meant that with just the amount of internal energy she possessed, she would surpass her father, the Bukhaebinggung Master.

When that time came, a generational change might occur in the Northern Sea Ice Palace.

It meant Namgung Hyeok could have the current Bukhaebinggung Master as his backing.

“More than that, I heard some interesting stories. What’s that about?”

“Interesting stories?”

“Yes. I heard that to completely take over this Jiangsu Province, you first need to bring down those guys called the Three Powers of Jiangsu?”

“You heard that on your way here?”

“Yes. I thought I should at least know the general situation.”

“That’s right. As you saw earlier, among them, the Jiangsu Flame Association sent us gifts and showed goodwill. But the other two don’t seem to want to get very friendly with us.”

“Hyeok. Then what are you planning to do?”

Namgung Hyeok immediately answered Namgung Cheon’s question.

“I’m not planning to do anything right away yet.”

“Then?”

“Just my presence here is a great burden to the enemies. So they’ll make some move. We just need to not miss that opportunity and suppress them when they give us an opening.”

“Indeed, you mean to secure both practical benefits and justification.”

Namgung Cheon was impressed. Even in his opinion, it was a good method.

“The question is whether they’ll really antagonize the Sacred Fire Gate even knowing we’re their backing…”

Ak Yeonhu wore a skeptical expression as if he couldn’t imagine it.

In his thinking, it seemed he believed the Three Powers of Jiangsu wouldn’t properly step forward.

However, Namgung Hyeok shook his head and denied that thought.

“I don’t know about the Ghost Spear Gate, but the Magli Noble House will definitely step forward. That’s because the Blood Heaven Cult is behind them.”

“The Blood Heaven Cult!?”

Ak Yeonhu screamed in horror.

The Blood Heaven Cult.

Though it had disappeared long ago, that name still remained in Murim as terror.

Namgung Hyeok nodded and said.

“That’s right. I heard from local informants that they’re connected to the Blood Heaven Cult. And the Blood Heaven Cult bastards have already clashed with us several times over the Sado Region matter.”

So if they got a chance, they would somehow try to bring us down.

Even if not immediately, it was certain they would do so in the not-too-distant future.

‘Now, what are you planning to do?’

Namgung Hyeok examined the map showing each sect’s positions while taking a sip of alcohol.

He couldn’t contain his anticipation for the fight with the Magli Noble House.

* * *

At the same time.

“…This is how it happened.”

The atmosphere of the Ghost Spear Gate after hearing their subordinate’s report was gloomy.

This was because the Sacred Fire Gate’s power, which they had planned to crush in one blow simultaneously with its establishment, was stronger than expected. If even half of what he heard was true, they were a force that couldn’t be easily touched.

‘Damn it. Who would have thought another strong enemy would emerge in Jiangsu Province.’

They were people whose goal was to seriously push aside the Jiangsu Flame Association and Magli Noble House to become the supreme ruler of Jiangsu Province.

But in such a situation, an unexpected sect called the Sacred Fire Gate with Flame Dragon Namgung Hyeok had popped up…

From their perspective, they had no choice but to go crazy and jump around.

But it was while they were doing so for a while.

“Sect Master. A messenger has come from the Magli Noble House.”

One subordinate who was guarding outside came to report respectfully.

“From the Magli Noble House?”

“Yes. He’s waiting outside. Shall I call him in?”

“Yes. Bring him in.”

Ma Doil, the sect master of the Ghost Spear Gate, pondered for a moment before ordering the messenger to be brought in.

The messenger who entered shortly after praised Ma Doil and greeted him respectfully.

“Magli Won of the Magli Noble House pays respects to the Greatest Spear of Jiangsu.”

“So, what’s the matter?”

Ma Doil asked while half-listening to Magli Won’s praise.

Although both the Ghost Spear Gate and Magli Noble House weren’t orthodox faction sects, they were still in an adversarial relationship.

But suddenly sending a messenger?

‘What’s the scheme?’

It was when Ma Doil narrowed his eyes to discern the enemy’s intentions.

“The Magli Noble House has a proposal for the Ghost Spear Gate.”

“What is it?”

“An alliance between our two sects in response to the Sacred Fire Gate’s rampage.”

“…!”

“Won’t you join forces with us?

Ma Doil’s eyes instantly sharpened as he listened to the story.

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