Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 127

Clatter! Cracking! Crunch!

With a chilling roar, Gubu-ryeong disappeared into Tamhwa’s belly.

“Better than I thought.”

Even Gubu-ryeong, said to be on par with Tae-seon [a high-level martial artist], couldn’t withstand the power of Manguk-ilgeom.

No matter how strong, if it can’t move, it’s just easy prey.

From the start, Shin-sik was a San-gun [a type of energy or spiritual awareness] close to Tae-seon, so it wasn’t difficult.

‘Now, three left.’

Among those three Gubu-ryeongs, there must be one outstanding one.

Its body is made entirely of swords, making it incredibly hard.

Since it is a sword itself, its aggressiveness is high, so feeding it to Tamhwa would be quite helpful.

“Thank you! Thank you, Tamhwa-nim…!”

Man-ho, shedding tears like chicken droppings, kept bowing to Tamhwa.

It just attacked because there was a Gubu-ryeong, but it didn’t know Man-ho would be there.

“There will be more Gubu-ryeongs. Find them.”

[Okay!]

Leaving Tamhwa, who disappeared underground, San-gun looked at Man-ho.

“Man-ho.”

“At your command! I will gladly give this one life for my master!”

What should I say?

He’s quite… energetic.

There was much to say, but he didn’t.

“Follow me.”

“Understood!!”

It was surprisingly wide, so they occasionally encountered swordsmen.

However, they only guarded against each other. They came here to train their swordsmanship in the first place. There was no reason to use lethal moves.

Crunch, crunch!

One Gubu was biting and eating a sword on a tree.

Under the tree was the body of a swordsman, hacked to pieces. They want the swords of the swordsmen. Eating them gives them spiritual energy.

“Kyak!!”

It looked no different from a beast.

Seeing San-gun, it threatened him, just like a frightened beast.

“There’s no need for the lord to step in. This Man-ho will take care of it in an instant!”

Leaving it to Man-ho, San-gun sensed the surroundings with Shin-sik. Having completed the 1-star, the distance he could sense was about 200 yards. Considering that the Shin-sik of an ordinary Yeongmyeong Junggyeong [a cultivation stage] is 60 yards, it was very wide.

It was a Shin-sik comparable to Yeonggeop Junggyeong [another cultivation stage].

‘Catching Gubu-ryeong is not difficult.’

From the start, Tamhwa itself is on par with Tae-seon, and if San-gun assists with Manguk-ilgeom, it’s not a difficult hunt.

It was then.

Thud!

San-gun’s Shin-sik was deflected.

There aren’t many strong enough to deflect San-gun’s Shin-sik here.

It must be Gubu-ryeong or Tae-seons who came as swordsmen!

But it didn’t seem to be Gubu-ryeong.

It was a very familiar energy.

As expected.

A purple light flashed at the end of the sky.

“Great Elder Ji-chung….”

He thought about hiding with Myeong-eunsul [a technique for concealing oneself], but it probably wouldn’t work.

It’s a difficult opponent.

Manguk-ilgeom is still at 1-star, and Guiyul is left at the residence.

Even if he combines forces with Tamhwa, he can’t guarantee victory. As San-gun pondered, he soon turned into a blue streak of light.

“Where do you think you’re going!!”

Kwaang!

Kugugung! Kwaaang!

The Geongonju [a type of structure or landmark] next to San-gun shattered and collapsed.

The purple light that fell from the sky faded, revealing its form.

A man with blue scales here and there, and small horns on his forehead.

It was Great Elder Ji-chung.

San-gun immediately took out the Juktong [a type of weapon or tool] and floated the needles in the air.

“Hmph, such a pathetic trick!”

Ji-chung threw a double-edged axe from his chest. The axe spun around, creating a whirlwind. San-gun frowned at the overbearing energy.

He immediately threw the shell of Jugwi-tongchun [a defensive item or technique].

Kwaang!!

At the same time, the back of his neck turned cold.

San-gun immediately used Chukji [a movement technique, possibly teleportation or extreme speed].

Swish!

Kwagagagagak!!

The ground was shattered by the snake-like sword energy, and stone fragments scattered.

His liver turned cold [a figure of speech indicating extreme fear].

If he had been a little late, his neck would have been cut off.

San-gun’s Adam’s apple went up and down.

He soon formed a hand seal, opened his mouth, and took out Duryeon-mahwa [a powerful artifact or technique]. As the lotus spun around and increased in size, Cheongbong [a spiritual bird or weapon] fluttered and flew up.

“What good fortune you have.”

Ji-chung clicked his tongue and held a sword in one hand and an axe in the other.

As expected, Yeonggeop [a high cultivation level].

Since he used Chukji freely, he had to keep his five senses sharp during battle.

Swish. Ji-chung disappeared.

Then San-gun also jumped through space.

Soon the two disappeared, and a roar spread widely in the air.

Man-ho and the swordsmen nearby watched blankly as if they were having an epiphany.

It wasn’t easy to see the battles of Gogyo Taoists [high-level practitioners], and even more so for swordsmen with strong competitive spirits.

Tsk.

“Go!”

San-gun formed a hand seal towards Cheongbong, who revealed himself. Cheongbong’s size grew to four yards, and its momentum became sharp.

“Do you think that will work!”

Ji-chung threw the double-edged axe and muttered a spell.

Purple energy swirled around the axe and spread in all directions. In response, Cheongbong spewed out golden and blue flames. Thousands of needles were fired like a school of fish.

Kwagagagagak!

Sparks flew with a rough noise.

But he couldn’t rest assured.

Ji-chung’s axe was as hard as if it were a Jibo [a legendary or extremely durable material].

It was the guy’s Bonseon-beoppae [a protective artifact or technique].

The thousands of needles were deflected by the guy’s Bonseon-beoppae and destroyed.

San-gun clicked his tongue and thought that he couldn’t go on like this, so he formed a hand seal and Cheongbong returned.

Jugwi-tongchun was cracked here and there as if it would break at any moment.

San-gun stroked his sword sheath and pondered.

If he used Hye-yeon Hoegyeom [a powerful sword technique], he might have a slight chance of winning. But it’s not certain.

He can’t use it if he can’t kill him.

If he uses it, his vitality will be depleted, making it difficult to even move his body.

Should he not use it?

After pondering for a while, San-gun activated Cheonlima Yangbu [a technique for enhancing speed] and used Chukji 200 yards away.

“Are you running away again!”

It was then.

The air around Ji-chung stirred violently. A blue light, barely visible, flickered from all directions.

He was startled and used Chukji.

Sasa삭!

“Tsk.”

San-gun clicked his tongue, popped out of the air, and flicked his finger. Then, a strand of black thread shot out from his sleeve like lightning.

It was Tamhwa’s transformed Geumjangsa [a type of binding or attacking technique].

“Just a mere Hwanseon…!”

Ji-chung wriggled like a snake and wielded his sword eerily.

It was a swordsmanship that drew a strange curve.

Then, strangely, the thread bent without even touching the sword. And then, wasn’t it bouncing off!

It was an amazing swordsmanship.

But there’s no time to be surprised.

He formed a hand seal, wrapped Bongak Cheonghwa [a protective aura or technique] around his body, and placed Cheongbong on his shoulder.

Soon, Cheongbong permeated his body, and blue wings sprouted from his back.

One of Cheongbong’s divine powers is extremely fast Dunsul [a type of movement or escape technique]. There’s no reason why San-gun can’t use it either.

“You bastard!!”

As San-gun flapped his wings, he turned into a blue flame and flew away in an instant.

It was as fast as a meteor.

But he couldn’t rest assured.

Since he disappeared in the blink of an eye, Ji-chung was startled, but to Tae-seon, it was just a slightly faster Dunsul.

Ji-chung formed a hand seal and chanted a spell, and purple energy stirred.

Soon, as he took one step at a time, the space folded and the blue flame began to approach.

‘Just a little more…!’

Kuang!

The place covered in dust was the top of Geongonju.

“Is this all you could run to? You foolish bastard. You can’t run away now!”

Ji-chung soon flew over and shouted.

Suddenly, purple energy swirled and 12 long purple steles rose up.

Soon the scenery began to distort.

It was a Hwankye [a type of illusionary or mystic realm], a mystic realm.

Since it was created by Yeonggeop, even Gwaebi-yeogak [another powerful entity or technique] couldn’t do anything about it.

Surrounded by purple, it becomes unclear where the end is and where the beginning is.

Now he can’t even run away.

Tamhwa couldn’t come in time.

A desperate situation.

But San-gun smiled faintly.

“Are you laughing because you think you’re about to die? You’re so lucky!”

“Didn’t your Shin-sik even figure out who’s here?”

Ji-chung’s eyebrows twitched at San-gun’s sarcasm.

Come to think of it….

At that moment.

Buzz.

A man appeared with a strange wave. At the same time, tremendous heat and haze rose, and the scenery rippled.

Rough flames began to spread nearby. It was a flame that felt sharp in the background.

Whirr!

“Oh my, it seems that Beom Sajae [San-gun’s title] is quite popular. Woo-ha-hat!”

The Daegam [a powerful figure or entity], who appeared with a hearty laugh, stood next to San-gun and smiled brightly.

It was the appearance of another Yeonggeop Hukyeong [a high-level practitioner of a specific type].

“…I don’t know who you are, but if you stop the elders of the Hae-ryong clan [a powerful clan or organization], I won’t let you off. I don’t want to fight you either, so if you just hand over that brat, I’ll quietly step back!”

“Oh, fighting between swordsmen in Geomryeongdo [a location or region] is not good. This place is just a place to train swords, so how about you step back?”

“Nonsense!”

Neither of them would back down an inch.

San-gun’s Adam’s apple went up and down.

The Daegam needed his Cheong-yeom [a specific resource or ability], so he trusted him and ran away.

It’s 2 against 1, but this place is already inside the guy’s Hwankye! It was ambiguous to say which side was dominant.

“Do we have to see blood?”

Ji-chung muttered lowly.

“How can those who defy the heavens be afraid of blood? However, the fight between you and me is of no use. Don’t tell me you don’t know where this place is.”

“So what! I waited 30 years here to kill that one guy! A few words won’t calm my anger!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji-chung formed a hand seal and spread his hands up.

Then, an earthquake seemed to occur, and purple pillars rose.

“Tsk, it’s all useless.”

At the same time, the Daegam stomped his feet.

Thump! Crack!

The ground cracked and a red volcano rose above it, spewing lava.

The purple pillars vibrated faintly and emitted purple energy.

However, the Daegam’s black volcano fiercely spewed lava and blocked it, so it was evenly matched.

Ji-chung frowned and threw the double-edged axe.

The Daegam turned his hand over and took out a long smoking pipe. As he sucked it in and spat it out, red clouds poured down! The red fire clouds collided with the guy’s Bonseon-beoppae, the double-edged axe, creating a thunderous roar.

Kwaaang! Kwang!

It was truly a battle of equals!

It was a divine power that was impossible to tell which was superior.

“Beom Sajae. Watch carefully, there are many kinds of Hwasintong [a type of fire-based technique], but you are too fascinated by the fire!”

As the Daegam said that, he shouted and struck the volcano with his palm.

With a huge explosion, lava roared and soared. As the Daegam waved his hand, the lava swirled.

Then, it suddenly transformed into a fire dragon.

Dropping lava and opening its mouth wide, it let out a strange cry.

“Think carefully about what fire is. Fire is the most exhilarating and the most overbearing among other divine powers!”

The fire dragon devoured all the purple energy with the momentum of Yeokbalsan and shattered the purple pillars.

Kwagagwang! Kwang!!

Ji-chung’s complexion changed rapidly.

He punched his chest.

Then the guy’s Hwaryeong [a type of fire spirit or energy] poured out.

Five Hwaryeongs, resembling baby kyoryongs [a mythical creature, possibly dragons], popped out and opened their mouths.

Soon, purple energy gathered, and as he formed a hand seal, a purple kyoryong appeared, bursting with amazing energy.

As he chanted spells and flicked his fingers, the size of the purple kyoryong increased to nearly a hundred yards.

The double-edged axe also flew in and entered the kyoryong’s body, increasing its energy.

At the same time, the Daegam also moved his lips.

As he waved his smoking pipe like a baton, the fire clouds soared, becoming one with the fire dragon.

Wearing the fire clouds like armor and floating on the clouds, it looked like a dragon that only appears in myths.

San-gun exclaimed and admired the events that happened in an instant.

It was the first time he had properly seen the battle of Yeonggeop. He couldn’t help but admire it.

‘This is….’

The fight of Yeonggeop.

San-gun’s eyes became clear as if he was having an epiphany.

He felt like he was gaining something just by watching, so he couldn’t keep his eyes still for a moment.

“Fire is one and not one, it has form and yet it doesn’t.”

At that time, the fire dragon and the purple dragon growled and rushed at each other.

Clatter Kwajak!!

As the purple dragon bit the fire dragon, it absurdly split and scattered like tofu.

“It’s nothing but an empty shell!”

Ji-chung sneered.

At that moment.

The collapsing fire dragon clung to the purple dragon and burned again.

“What!”

“Fire is originally meant to burn everything. It has no substance.”

Soon, the purple dragon screamed and twisted its body like a snake.

The fire dragon tore apart the purple dragon and turned into fire clouds, rushing towards Ji-chung.

‘If it’s this…!’

It was then.

Kwacha-cha-chang!!

Suddenly, the scenery shattered like glass fragments, and a strong wind blew.

“Stop!”

Three men and one woman.

All were at the level of Tae-seon.

“Killing is not allowed in Geomryeongdo!”