The Supreme Who Rules the Boundless Sky - Chapter 99

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Spear Heaven Martial Emperor Episode 99

On the way back.

Namgung Hyeok’s leisurely departing figure seemed full of composure.

“Lord. What do you think those bastards will do next?”

So Geomlip asked Namgung Hyeok with a curious expression.

Namgung Hyeok answered leisurely.

“It doesn’t matter what they do. If they continue to show hostility toward us, we’ll just teach them a lesson. If not, then it won’t matter either way.”

“I’d rather they come at us.”

So Geomlip said with a chuckle.

As a fellow spear user, he seemed eager to experience Gwichang Gate’s spear techniques.

“Are there any followers?”

“No. It seems they’re trying to be cautious.”

“I see. Still, keep your guard up just in case.”

“Yes.”

Jeon Wook nodded and spread his energy like a spider web.

It was a technique that made a certain radius his territory, allowing him to respond to surprise attacks from anywhere.

Meanwhile, Namgung Hyeok was thinking about the next path Seonghwa Sect should take.

Now that he had provoked Gwichang Gate, he was curious about the Makri Family’s next reaction.

‘If those guys have any sense, they probably won’t try to fight directly.’

But it was questionable whether their backers would stay quiet if they simply retreated.

Rather, wouldn’t they keep sending assassins like they did this time?

‘Well, that would be cutting their own flesh.’

Namgung Hyeok was confident he could subdue whoever came as an assassin.

In other words, sending assassins would only reduce their forces.

So he was actually hoping the Makri Family would take that approach.

That way, the Makri Family’s strength would be reduced for future confrontations.

‘But those guys aren’t fools either, so they’ll be more cautious from now on.’

Several possibilities of actions the Makri Family could take floated through his mind.

Namgung Hyeok selected the most plausible method among them.

That was…

‘Using the Evil Path Alliance forces in Jiangsu Province.’

After the Evil Path Alliance civil war broke out, they had become almost completely disconnected from the Evil Path Alliance in Zhejiang Province and were becoming an independent group.

That would make them easier for the Blood Heaven Sect to manipulate.

‘They might try to pit them against us to wear down our strength. I should prepare for how Jiangsu Province’s Evil Path Alliance might act…’

Namgung Hyeok’s eyes lit up as he continued his thoughts to that point.

‘Wait a minute. Do I really need to wait until they make such a move?’

Namgung Hyeok chuckled as if a good idea had occurred to him.

Seeing this, Jeon Wook asked with a puzzled expression.

“Lord, what’s the matter?”

“Nothing. I just realized I’ve been thinking too defensively until now.”

“Defensively?”

“Looking at our actions so far, aren’t we just responding to enemy moves and making counter-moves? At this rate, we’ll inevitably be led around by the enemy.”

“It seems you’ve thought of some clever strategy.”

“It’s too embarrassing to call it a clever strategy. I’ve just changed my perspective.”

“Whatever it is, please give your orders.”

“Right.”

Namgung Hyeok said with a grin.

“Jeon Wook. You need to go and carry out some schemes.”

* * *

Some time later.

The atmosphere in the Makri Family was not good.

The movements of Gwichang Gate, which they had worked hard to make their ally, were somehow lackluster.

No matter how many messengers they sent to urge an attack, it was useless.

Gwichang Gate only made various excuses to delay the attack and showed no movement whatsoever.

Bang!

“Those damn faithless bastards!”

Makri Jesin, the head of the Makri Family, struck the armrest of his chair in anger.

The noisy meeting hall suddenly became quiet.

Since Makri Jesin was angry, they couldn’t afford to provoke his temper.

“Why did they suddenly get scared? Why!”

“It seems to have started after the sect leader of Seonghwa Sect visited Gwichang Gate.”

Magli Won, who served as the General Manager of the Makri Family, said carefully.

At this, Makri Jesin’s eyes flickered with light.

“Don’t tell me they were persuaded by that bastard then?”

“Honestly, I don’t know. But seeing how Gwichang Gate’s cooperation has decreased since then, perhaps…”

“Damn it. This is why we shouldn’t trust those Evil Faction scum. They’re like beasts that tuck their tails the moment their opponent looks even slightly powerful.”

Makri Jesin spat out curses.

“How is our operation progressing?”

“Honestly, it’s not easy. Even when we send our Military Force to pressure the sects around Seonghwa Sect, they send their Military Force to respond in kind. There have been several sporadic skirmishes.”

“The results? We won, of course?”

“Well…”

Magli Won averted his gaze. That action alone was answer enough.

“Incompetent fools. Our numbers should be twice as many, yet you lose?”

“The enemy’s strength is stronger than expected. There are reports that Seonghwa Sect’s martial arts are particularly incompatible with our Makri Family’s martial arts.”

“Of course they would be. Our martial arts are derived from The Sect. Seonghwa Sect and The Sect’s martial arts were never compatible from the beginning, so that’s natural.”

“Then what shall we do?”

After pondering for a moment, Makri Jesin called someone.

“We can’t let those bastards take Jiangsu Province like this. Makri Sang!”

“Yes, Family Head.”

Makri Sang was Makri Jesin’s son and the person serving as the Young Family Head of the Makri Family.

He waited tensely for his father’s orders.

“From now on, you will go to The Sect and request support. They’re also keeping a close eye on the situation in Jiangsu Province, so they’ll dispatch experts.”

“Yes.”

Then he turned to Magli Won and gave instructions.

“Magli Won. You go down to Shanghai and meet the Blue Sea Gate Master. Since Blue Sea Gate is the center of Jiangsu Province’s Evil Path Alliance branch, if we persuade him, Jiangsu Province’s Evil Path Alliance will follow us.”

“But the Blue Sea Gate Master won’t move easily. He’ll definitely demand some kind of compensation.”

“Of course he will. Accept whatever conditions they propose for now. The important thing is to eliminate Seonghwa Sect first.”

“Understood.”

“We must hurry. If those bastards completely establish themselves, it will be difficult for us to uproot them. No matter how weakened they are, Seonghwa Sect once competed with the Blood Heaven Sect during its prime. Never forget that.”

“Yes!”

The Senior Members of the Makri Family in the meeting hall answered with disciplined voices.

Makri Jesin let out a light sigh and was about to get up from his seat.

But then.

“F-Family Head! Something terrible has happened!”

One of the retainers came running frantically, shouting.

Sensing that something had happened, Makri Jesin frowned and said.

“What’s the matter.”

“It’s the Evil Path Alliance!”

“What?”

For a moment, Makri Jesin couldn’t understand what he was hearing and asked back with a foolish expression.

The retainer who came to report to him shouted with a pale face.

“The Evil Path Alliance is attacking the main family’s territory!”

“What!?”

Makri Jesin shot up from his seat.

* * *

Namgung Hyeok was quietly drinking tea with So Yeon, waiting for someone.

Soon, heavy footsteps could be heard and one of the Fire Sword Faction’s warriors appeared.

As soon as he saw Namgung Hyeok, he immediately paid his respects.

“I greet the Sect Master!”

“Good. How did the plan go?”

“The special task force led by Second Law Master Jeon Wook attacked the Evil Path Alliance branch as planned. They are now successfully retreating to our territory.”

“Was the disguise perfect?”

“Yes. They didn’t use any of the Sacred Fire Gate’s martial arts at all, and Master Jeon Wook handled things with particularly cruel killing techniques that would appear to be demonic arts. Those bastards will probably think it was something the Makri Family did impulsively.”

“Hehe. Brother Jeon Wook’s work is always perfect. It will certainly turn out that way.”

The operation was relatively simple.

A special task force led by Jeon Wook would secretly cross through the Makri Family’s territory to find the Evil Path Alliance branch in southern Jiangsu Province.

There, they made a show of force and caused trouble, demanding support for the Makri Family.

But when the Evil Path Alliance side responded lukewarmly, they impulsively attacked them and pretended to steal their assets before fleeing.

“By now, the Evil Path Alliance in Jiangsu Province must be boiling with rage. They were already in a difficult position bordering Zhejiang Province, and now this has happened.”

“Lord. How did you know they would reject the proposal? If they had obediently accepted the offer, things would have gotten complicated.”

“I thought there was almost no possibility of that. I deliberately chose an Evil Path Alliance branch close to Zhejiang Province rather than one on our side.”

“Ah. You chose ones who are too busy with the Evil Path Alliance civil war below to have the capacity to support the Makri Family.”

“Right. Such people would either refuse or try to wait for an answer from the Qinghai Sect Master, who is like the leader of the Jiangsu Province Evil Path Alliance. Jeon Wook used that as an excuse to attack them. It’s exactly the kind of mistake hot-tempered and arrogant bastards would make.”

This kind of impulsive fighting had often occurred since ancient times.

“I also told them to deliberately present unreasonable conditions that would be difficult for them to accept. Naturally, to a degree that would be impossible to accept. So the Evil Path Alliance side had no choice but to reject the proposal.”

“What do you think will happen next?”

“Though it’s not certain, there’s a high possibility that relations between the Makri Family and the Evil Path Alliance will sour. If we’re lucky, they’ll wage war against each other, and even if not, the Makri Family will have to pay attention to that side for a while.”

“What if they realize we did it?”

“Even in that case, nothing changes.”

Thud.

Namgung Hyeok said as he set down his tea cup.

“Anyway, we and the Evil Path Alliance have been growling at each other since the Namgung Family days, haven’t we? If we had done nothing and stayed still, the Evil Path Alliance would have naturally sided with the Makri Family to fight.”

“So they would have been enemies anyway.”

“Right. That’s why I said nothing changes even if we’re discovered. They were going to fight us anyway even if we stayed still. And if we’re not discovered, it’s an enormous gain. We’ve torn apart guys who would have originally been on the same side.”

“Hehe. You’re truly our Lord. Amazing.”

So Yeon said with admiration.

The Fire Sword Faction warrior who had been listening nearby also looked at Namgung Hyeok with respectful eyes.

“This level of strategy is something you could have easily thought of too. You know, don’t you? Rolling around battlefields only makes you better at scheming.”

“Heh, that’s true.”

“Then you also understand that we need to think of the next move now. We won’t use the same trick. Even the biggest fool would catch on if they fell for the same trick twice.”

“Then what kind of move are you thinking of making?”

“I’m thinking of declaring war under the pretext that they harassed our alliance.”

“Oho.”

So Yeon laughed as if finding it interesting.

“The enemies would never have expected this, would they?”

“They couldn’t imagine that a sect that hasn’t even established itself yet would come out this strong from the start. But that’s exactly why it will be more effective. Don’t they need to know by now?”

Namgung Hyeok continued with sharp eyes.

“Just who they dare to be fighting against.”

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