Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 584

293. Special Side Story 10

Geumcheon, particularly fond of Bukgongcheon, lingered there even after absorbing the Cheongongseo, high above the vast, golden sun.

There, a man sat as if lounging in a comfortable chair. With a relaxed expression, as if he were in his own home, he held a nameplate and wore a subtle smile.

It was Cheonbeom, the one who had eliminated the Cheongongseo and the heavens’ tribulations.

“You’ve become stronger.”

Only one Jinseon [a celestial being] was by his side.

Guyeongman stood guard.

“Does it seem so?”

“You must have taken all the tribulations contained in the Cheongongseo with that Seokjang [stone tablet] called Hwadam. Your methods are becoming clear.”

“It’s convenient that I don’t have to explain.”

Though his tone was curt, Guyeong felt a growing sense of awe. The Cheongongseo was a collection of Jinseons from Daeracheon [a higher realm], yet he had swallowed and annihilated it all with a single technique.

He understood the mechanics in his head, but the reality was still difficult to grasp.

‘He’s getting stronger and stronger.’

Since ascending to Daera [another higher realm], Geumcheon had become even more powerful.

It was as if he effortlessly absorbed all knowledge and laws, making them his own without end.

As if.

‘As if he’s regaining his original power…’

Guyeong couldn’t shake the thought, echoing the clamor of the Geomseons [sword immortals] within the Cheongongseo.

Even though he considered it absurd, he couldn’t dismiss the feeling.

“I didn’t think it would be this easy. Just what are you… no, what is your true identity?”

Cheonbeom smirked. “My real name is Nangseon. Didn’t you know?”

“That’s not what I meant.”

“I’m just me. Just…”

A person with a little too much ambition.

“Ahem. But what are you fiddling with so intently? You didn’t even glance at the other treasures in the Cheongongseo, so what’s so special about that nameplate? Is it a treasure I didn’t recognize?”

“A treasure, indeed. But it’s one you wouldn’t need as much.”

Guyeong fell silent, understanding the affectionate gaze fixed on the nameplate. He had a rough idea of what Cheonbeom was thinking when he made that face.

“Was that all?”

“Of course not.”

Soon, several nameplates emerged from his chest.

Inside the floating nameplates, countless familiar names were inscribed.

By examining them, one could discern the tribulations they would face, the dates they would occur, and the intensity of each trial.

“……”

The hand holding the nameplate involuntarily tightened.

Compared to the others, the intensity of the tribulations in Sangcheon [Cheonbeom’s domain] was particularly high.

Perhaps if they had remained still, they wouldn’t have withstood the Cheongeom [heavenly sword], which had increased tenfold in power.

It was also Cheonbeom’s doing, but since he had eliminated the tribulation itself, there would be no problem.

At that moment, as Guyeong felt relieved, he craned his neck and looked down.

“Now that there are no more tribulations in the sky below… there will be chaos.”

“That’s right.”

With the Cheongeom gone, the will to survive, a primary motivation for Suseon [cultivators], would diminish.

Without tribulation, there is no enlightenment.

Hacheon [lower heavens] will live out its lifespan, and even those with great aspirations in Suseon must face dangers independently to enhance their cultivation and attain enlightenment.

“But that, too, will be a change.”

Change always brings chaos.

But from that chaos, something new will emerge.

“The story of you destroying the Cheongongseo has spread far and wide. The rumors of Geumcheon Jin-gun [Geumcheon, the True Lord] are growing like wildfire, and there’s increasing suspicion that the absurd rumor of you taking the head of Cheonjon [Celestial Sovereign] might be true.”

“Is that so?”

“Of course, those of high status still dismiss it as nonsense and belittle your identity. But in my opinion, their thoughts will change as surely as fire is hot. They will soon change their minds.”

Cheonbeom waved his hand dismissively.

“I don’t care what they think. Destroying the Cheongongseo was something I could do because the timing and understanding aligned.”

He did it because he could.

Those words made Guyeong’s heart burn with admiration.

Who would dare respond to the sweeping away of Daeracheon’s Cheongongseo with such a lighthearted remark? Guyeong’s chest swelled with pride.

“Geumcheon Jin-gun.”

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Suddenly, I feel like I want to be with you for the rest of my life.”

“I don’t have a hobby of embracing men.”

“I can change into the form of a woman. Originally, beings born from chaos do not have a clear distinction of gender.”

“If you talk nonsense one more time, I’ll throw you into the fire myself.”

“Hehe, can’t even make a joke.”

Guyeong, who had been chuckling, asked with a calm look. “But what are you going to do now?”

“What again?”

“Now that you’ve smashed the Cheongongseo, the fish you’ve been scattering will flock to the bait. The big shots will start to lift their heavy butts and get up. They’ll try to see you somehow.”

Whether with killing intent or a desire for cooperation.

He had stirred up a new wind in the quiet Daeracheon.

“You’re good at dealing with those who harbor murderous intent, so just do what you’re good at.”

But what about the opposite?

“What about those who bow their heads to me?”

“That’s right. There will be some. How could there not be a few people in this vast sky who share similar ideologies with you?”

There will be quite a few.

Even the Bonghwang [phoenix] did so. There’s no guarantee she’s the only special one.

If they flock to him and bow their heads, the rumors circulating in Daera will become a reality.

Guyeong was implying that.

He’s asking if he’s ready.

If that happens, there’s no turning back. Only after overturning everything will Daera regain its peace.

“What’s there to fear now? I’ve already done too much to turn back.”

He is already the heretic of the sky and the enemy of all who seek to rebel.

There’s no turning back.

And there’s no reason to turn back.

Cheonbeom had risen for that purpose.

“And it’s not over yet.”

“What do you mean?”

“I still haven’t been able to do anything about the top masters of the Cheongongseo.”

Cheonbeom said, glancing at the sun he was sitting on.

Guyeong and his gaze simultaneously turned to the sun, and as if responding, it began to throb.

“They have spent countless eons with the Cheongongseo since Daera was created. It will be difficult to simply take their lives.”

He had imprisoned them, but it was quite difficult to end them.

Not only were there many of them, but they had not yet fully unleashed their power.

“What do you want me to do?”

“Buy me time. Until I bring those principles to their knees.”

He had to protect himself.

From any external danger.

“You speak so easily.”

“Aren’t we on the same boat? Or you can go inside.”

Guyeong shuddered at Cheonbeom’s words.

In that place, there were top masters who had accumulated tremendous power even within the Cheongongseo.

Even though the others had died, the top masters who represented the Geom were still trapped there, wielding their power.

If Guyeong himself went in, he would be torn to pieces without even being able to collect his bones.

‘One or two…’

He could somehow manage.

But there were more than ten of them.

No matter how many nine heads he had, it would be difficult to face more than ten top masters.

“I’ll go. I’m not familiar with protecting something, but there’s nothing I can’t do.”

“Then wait. It won’t take too long.”

Leaving Cheonbeom, who disappeared like smoke, behind, Guyeong crossed his arms and sat in meditation.

But his eyes were clear, and his lips formed a curve.

Scarlet armor covered his shoulders, and a black cloak fluttered behind him.

“What are you going to do about it?”

As soon as he shouted into the air, the atmosphere rippled, and men wearing strange official hats appeared.

The old men had long beards that reached down to their chests, but the profound energy they possessed surpassed the vigor of the young.

“Is it true that the Cheongongseo has disappeared?”

“I can still feel the energy of the Geomseons, though faint, inside that golden sun.”

“It seems it’s not too late yet!”

There is only one who protects that.

Then what is there to fear?

“The crime of killing the Geomseons who uphold the will of the Cheonjons and contribute to the sky! It is right to repay with your life! I will immediately cut off the head of the traitor and offer it to the sky!”

The sky is the Samcheong [Three Pure Ones, highest deities in Taoism].

Rejecting the Samcheong is nothing less than betraying the sky.

“Long-tongued things… It’s been quite a while, but you will be the ones to newly engrave my name. Do you know my name?”

“What is your name that you are so confident!”

“My real name is Guyeong.”

The surroundings became quiet for a moment at that word.

Some tilted their heads in unfamiliarity, but some of them hardened their faces and opened their mouths.

“Guyeong…?”

“If it’s Guyeong, could it be…”

“Are you talking about the dragon who caused chaos in the Daerasangjeon [Hall of the Great Supreme] where the Daerasangje [Great Supreme] resides and was banished…?”

A divine beast born from chaos with nine heads, called Daegyoong [Great Ferocious].

A dragon that some called evil and despised, and others called auspicious and revered.

A dragon who might have taken a seat in Daeracheon’s Daerasangjeon if his fate had been slightly different.

“Let’s see if you can kill me. Even the Daerasangje could not do anything about my strong life and ended up banishing me, so what can you do?”

There are many of them, but after all, there are not more than ten.

Then there is a chance of winning.

Swish.

Smoke emanated from Guyeong’s body, and soon a dragon with nine heads armed with armor all over his body appeared.

[If I can’t even tear you apart, I’ll lose face with him.]

Winning may be difficult.

But.

[It’s not difficult to buy time.]