Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 249

“!”

It was like a bolt from the blue.

The Baeksan Sect is at war with the three major sea clans of the East Sea!

“Is it true?”

Startled, he asked Jangcheon about the Baeksan Sect’s war situation, and he nodded heavily.

“There have been signs of it for several years. As the Baeksan Sect becomes more prosperous day by day, not only the sea clans but also other sects are lending a hand.”

“Ha.”

Mountain Monarch let out a hollow laugh as if he was dumbfounded, and then he coldly recalled the mastermind.

‘It must be him.’

It must be Yoo-jeong’s doing, who had steadily built up animosity even in the Geumhwan Seonhyang [a powerful and influential sect].

He was with Ji-sol.

It wouldn’t have been difficult to move the East Sea [influence the sea clans].

‘It wouldn’t have been difficult for him to move other Seondo sects [Taoist sects] either.’

The Baeksan Sect has abundant spiritual energy due to the planted sacred tree, as well as considerable wealth created from it.

The number of sects that envy and are jealous of the Baeksan Sect, which has risen to become a large sect in an instant, is so great that there is no need to count them.

‘It would have been easy to attract other sects.’

There must have been many who lent a hand to Yoo-jeong to pick up the falling crumbs [benefit from Baeksan Sect’s downfall].

‘Even though there is an incarnation….’

There is an incarnation prepared for such times, but it is still 불안하다 [unsettling/anxious].

Since the incarnation’s realm is at the level of 영겁 [Eternity Realm], unlike Mountain Monarch, wouldn’t it be easy to stop Yoo-jeong alone?

However, if all the other sects and the sea clans of the East Sea gather for war, there will naturally be many 영겁 [Eternity Realm experts] and Taeseons [Great Immortals], so if left unattended, the Baeksan Sect will not be able to avoid destruction.

As he seriously pondered what to do, Wan-gyeong burst into a hearty laugh.

“Hahaha! Why are you so worried! If the Sect Leader widely proclaims that he has reached 영원 [Eternal Realm], they will naturally collapse and disappear, and if there are still those who resist, this Wan-gyeong will lend a hand!”

That’s true.

Even if Wan-gyeong Seonsa [Immortal Master] doesn’t step in, Mountain Monarch is 영원 육사 [Eternal Sixth Stage].

Although most of his power cannot be used at the same time as descending to the human realm, he is by no means unable to stop the Taeseons [Great Immortals].

“Wan-gyeong is right.”

It was then.

A man who suddenly entered the pavilion affirmed Wan-gyeong’s words and intruded.

He was a middle-aged man in his 40s with a fox-like face.

He was Pengjo Seonsa [Immortal Master], one of the Jiseons [Earth Immortals] who was a guest at 탈명산 [Talmyeong Mountain].

“It is true that Jiseons [Earth Immortals] are tacitly withdrawing from the secular world, but they cannot lightly overlook the fact that their hometown is being attacked.”

“What do you mean?”

“Didn’t you know? All Jiseons [Earth Immortals] are tacitly uninvolved in the secular world.”

Not involved in the secular world….

“It’s easier to understand if you think of our power as being somewhere between the human and upper realms at the same time as becoming a Jiseon [Earth Immortal]. If we, who possess such power, move carelessly, wouldn’t the human realm be ruined?”

“…I see.”

When Mountain Monarch returned to the human realm from 유무간 [the space between existence and non-existence] or Geumhwan Seonhyang [a powerful and influential sect], he felt something cramped, and it seems that it was not just a feeling.

‘If the Jiseons [Earth Immortals] in the human realm gather and wield their power, there will be no place left, so it is right to do so.’

Mountain Monarch met 신선 [Immortals].

Compared to 상선 [Upper Immortals], Jiseon [Earth Immortal] is a 조족지혈 [a drop in the ocean] power.

However, even so, if those who have stepped on the foundation of 신선 [Immortality] 마음 놓고 [carelessly/recklessly] break everything, where would be left in the human realm?

And if they have reached that level, there is nothing left but 등선 [ascension], so it is natural that they do not want to be involved in the trivial matters of the secular world.

“That’s how it is originally, but the reason why the East Sea guys are making such a fuss is also because they don’t know that the Sect Leader has reached 영원 [Eternal Realm] yet. So, in Pengjo’s opinion, it would be better to inform the world of the Sect Leader’s realm first.”

Pengjo, who suddenly appeared, 정리 [summarized/organized] the story and took a seat next to Wan-gyeong.

Mountain Monarch looked at Wan-gyeong and Pengjo, who seemed to be helping him, and asked.

“Does Joseonsa [Immortal Master] also need this bracelet I have?”

“Ahem, I won’t beat around the bush like a man. It seems that you have already heard a few words from Wan-gyeong Seonsa [Immortal Master], so let this Pengjo tell the rest of the story.”

After that, Pengjo and Wan-gyeong’s mouths moved quietly, and Mountain Monarch also began to talk to them through telepathy.

Mountain Monarch’s expression did not change at all from beginning to end, and Pengjo and Wan-gyeong were amazed by his appearance, but they smiled faintly.

After the story was over.

“Then I’ll be waiting for good news.”

“The insensitive old men will step back first, so please continue your reunion.”

Wan-gyeong and Pengjo turned into streaks of light and left with somewhat relieved faces, and Jangcheon and Choa waited for Mountain Monarch’s mouth to open with curious faces.

But he didn’t open his mouth and emptied his glass with a mysterious smile.

* * *

“How did he look?”

“Hmm… he seemed to be interested in his own way, but there was nothing I could read in his energy or expression.”

It was Pengjo and Wan-gyeong Seonsa [Immortal Masters].

“He’s a very mysterious guy. From the moment I heard that he reached 영원 [Eternal Realm] without living for a thousand years, I thought he wouldn’t be ordinary… I didn’t know he could hide his inner thoughts so well.”

Originally, everyone tends to reveal their emotions 은연중 [subtly/unconsciously].

However, the Baeksan Sect Leader was like a calm lake like 명경지수 [a clear mirror/perfectly still water] throughout the story, so I couldn’t read his inner thoughts at all.

“I thought that he had reached 영원 [Eternal Realm] in a short time by obtaining a ridiculous 기연 [serendipitous encounter/fortunate opportunity]….”

It didn’t seem to be just that.

“That’s right. But I think the Baeksan Sect will have no choice but to accept our proposal.”

“Ho, why is that?”

“Isn’t it obvious? No matter how much he doesn’t show it on the outside, the famous founder of 촉산 [Mount Shu].

촉명천녀(蜀銘天女) [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman] will not be able to ignore the existence of 천로등(天路燈) [Heavenly Road Lantern], which was used when 등선 [ascension].”

* * *

The next day.

One side of the peak located in 탈명산 [Talmyeong Mountain].

The man sitting in 좌선 [meditation] on the calm pond was 축기 [gathering qi/spiritual energy] as if gathering all things in heaven and earth.

But strangely, the pond remained calm without a single ripple.

Perhaps because of that, even the wild animals nearby gathered as if drawn to it, creating a mysterious sight.

That time, which seemed to last forever, disappeared 허무하게 [vainly/meaninglessly] as soon as the man opened his eyes.

The wild animals were startled and ran away, and the pond was also surprised, causing rough ripples and fish splashing.

“Did I disturb you?”

Suddenly, a woman’s voice like 구슬 [a jade bead/clear and melodious] from behind the tree was heard.

A woman with long white hair that was particularly beautiful.

Sanbi, called 현천선녀 [Mystic Heavenly Maiden] of 빙궁 [Ice Palace].

It was Choa.

“No.”

The man was 당연히 [of course] Mountain Monarch.

As he walked on the pond and approached her, she put on his top as if she had been waiting.

Choa looked at Mountain Monarch’s abdomen for a while and asked worriedly.

“Did you find a way?”

She must be talking about the sword wound in his abdomen.

Mountain Monarch quietly shook his head.

He knew that an invisible sword, whether it was 당춘’s [Dang Chun’s] curse or his 신통 [divine power], was 박혀 [embedded/stuck], but he couldn’t find a way to deal with it.

“There’s no need to worry so much.”

So far, he hasn’t felt any major inconvenience because of this sword 박혀 [embedded/stuck].

Strangely, it didn’t feel like it was causing harm.

“There’s no need to be impatient.”

There is plenty of time.

After reaching 영원 [Eternal Realm], Mountain Monarch’s lifespan has long been extended to nearly ten thousand years.

There is no need to rush 등선 [ascension], so it is a problem that can be solved slowly.

‘Baeksan Sect too.’

There was no need to rush.

Tal had created news sources throughout the human realm, and Mountain Monarch could learn about the world’s news through Jangcheon.

There are signs that a war will break out, but it has not happened yet.

Then it was still 괜찮았다 [okay/alright].

“That’s right. Do you know 촉명천녀 [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman]?”

“촉명천녀 [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman]? Of course I know. She’s the founder who built 촉산 [Mount Shu]. Even ordinary people who don’t 쌓지 수도 [cultivate] have heard her name at least once, right?”

That’s right.

There is no need to say that 촉산 [Mount Shu] is famous, and it is rare for someone not to know 촉명천녀 [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman], the founder who created 촉산 [Mount Shu].

‘촉명천녀’s [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman’s] 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern]….’

The story that Wan-gyeong and Pengjo told the previous day was surprising enough.

촉명천녀’s [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman’s] 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern].

촉명선녀 [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman] used something called 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern] when 우화등선 [ascended to immortality], and it is said that if you have it, the harsh pressure of 천로 [Heavenly Road] is reduced, making 비승 [ascension] to 상계 [Upper Realm] safer.

Strangely, 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern] is a treasure and a living 진법 [formation] at the same time, and it contains the laws of space, so it can 부릴 [wield/control] such 신묘함 [mysterious power].

And Wan-gyeong and Pengjo also told an interesting fact about it.

-In the 만보시대 [ancient times], this place, the human realm where we are, was also taken care of by 상계 [Upper Realm]. 신선 [Immortals] 강림 [descended] as 화신 [incarnations] and came down.

-Then why not now….

-We don’t know about that. But what’s important is not that, but 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern].

No matter how great 촉명천녀 [Shu Ming Heavenly Woman] is, she wouldn’t have been able to create a treasure containing the power of laws like 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern], right? It can be seen as a 신선 [Immortal] who cherished her gave it to her.

천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern] was a treasure of 상계 [Upper Realm].

Wan-gyeong and Pengjo found out the approximate location of 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern], but the place where it was located was 엄중하게 봉인 [heavily sealed].

봉인구 [seal] that even a few Jiseons [Earth Immortals] could not 풀어내 [break/release].

-That’s why your….

That’s what they meant by needing the bracelet.

인계’s [Human Realm’s] 보패 [treasure] could not 열어내 [open/unlock] the 봉인구 [seal], and a treasure containing 상계’s [Upper Realm’s] 대력 [great power] was needed.

But even if they searched the world, they couldn’t find such a treasure, and they were about to give up when Mountain Monarch appeared.

‘It’s not a bad story….’

If you only listen to the story, it’s not bad.

천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern] was said to be something that no one could own in the first place, so they just had to 가져다 [bring it] and use 천로등 [Heavenly Road Lantern] 순차적으로 [in sequence/order].

Besides, what they want is not 탐화 [greedy desire], but the 선력 [immortal power] that 탐화 [greedy desire] has.

상계’s [Upper Realm’s] 대력 [great power].

There is no danger to 탐화 [greedy desire].

There were no signs of 분란 [discord/conflict], so it seemed like they could 상부상조 [help each other/mutually benefit].

“When I only heard the story….”

“Yes?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

Mountain Monarch smiled 만족하게 [satisfactorily] as he stroked her cheek.

“Now I have to leave this place too.”

“Already?”

“I have to prepare soon. There’s no reason to stay here any longer, and there are so many guys aiming for Baeksan, so the owner should show his face.”