Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 439

Tales of a Wandering Swordsman – Part 2, Chapter 148

The Great Celestial Chancellor sat alone on the Great Celestial Jade Throne, muttering as if in lament.

“If only clans didn’t exist….”

Then, a different voice emerged from his lips.

A voice that was lower and more sinister, unlike his own.

The Great Celestial Chancellor seemed surprised, flinching and furrowing his brow.

“It is most gratifying that the Minister of War and Culture has become an Ascendant and returned in glory.”

[If we use him, we could eliminate all the heads of the Five Great Clans on the battlefield at once, creating an opportunity to strengthen the Water Palace, or even the Water Realm, even further.]

“Silence!”

*Thump!*

The Great Celestial Palace, empty as it was, shook.

The guards on duty were startled and rushed in.

“I cannot do such a thing for personal gain during a time of war. I am the Great Celestial Chancellor. If I am not honorable under the heavens, I cannot sit in this seat.”

Again, a different voice was heard.

[But wouldn’t governance be much easier without those tiresome Five Great Clans? Think about it. How many times have you been thwarted by those bastards from implementing the proper policies you devised? And yet, can you still be called the head of the Water Palace? No! You are not the head, but merely their mouthpiece! What difference is there between you just spouting whatever they tell you to and acting as a regent!]

“Enough, enough!! If I had succumbed to your seduction long ago, I would never have risen to the position of Great Celestial Chancellor!”

The Great Celestial Chancellor was resolute.

He jumped up from his seat and shouted.

“Clans must exist. Each and every one of them gathers like grains of wheat to create the Water Palace and the Water Realm. Without clans, it would be as if there were no Water Palace or Water Realm.”

[Then what about that Sa woman?]

At that, the Great Celestial Chancellor’s mouth clamped shut.

[A woman in a pitiful situation. Not to mention the tragedy of her clan, her current situation is no different. Just like her predecessors, her descendants are also being used and discarded! Could there be anything more ridiculous than this!]

The Great Celestial Chancellor could not bring himself to speak.

[You also want her to die honorably in battle, don’t you? If she survives, it will be dangerous. A woman with a grudge becomes more cruel and dangerous than anything else. The more her presence grows, the more the Five Great Clans, as well as the Water Palace, will experience great chaos even after the Immortal Slaughter War ends.]

Everyone knows that she will grow stronger and seek revenge.

Nevertheless, she was taken in because she was useful.

Although it was not the Great Celestial Chancellor himself who decided, he bore some responsibility.

[That’s why you sent her to Hyogu, isn’t it?]

To die honorably.

“The Immortal Slaughter General possesses outstanding talent and the ability to realize it. Since being entrusted with the position of Immortal Slaughter General, her achievements have been beyond question.”

She had long since achieved successful results in dozens of battles.

Her position has been solidifying for a thousand years.

Since being granted the title of Three Immortal General, her progress has been unstoppable.

The appearance of the Fire Qilin [a mythical hooved Chinese creature that sometimes spits fire] and the fire were enough to provoke the Immortal Slayers, so it was only natural.

So she was sent.

Trusting in her abilities.

At a time like this, Immortals of her caliber are rare.

[So you sent the Supreme Immortal to Hyogu?]

The unknown voice had a hint of mockery, as if laughing.

[Hyogu is a place even the Ascendants are wary of. Now that the Supreme Immortal has arrived there, it is only natural that she will disappear. But you’re saying you believed she would achieve great feats and sent her there? Even a child would know that’s a lie.]

“…It was necessary.”

[Really? Then was sending the Minister of War and Culture to Hyogu also necessary?]

The Great Celestial Chancellor did not answer.

“It was not my decision.”

[You’re evading again. You always do that. You talk about the Water Realm, the Water Palace, and the greater good, but when it comes time to take responsibility, you always evade and turn a blind eye!]

The Great Celestial Chancellor’s face gradually darkened.

Soon, a black spot began to appear on the side of his face.

“Everything is for the sake of the Water Realm….”

[By killing all the young people? By building it up with death?]

“The original Water Realm was also built up with many deaths. That is what we call honor, tradition, and history.”

[Then why aren’t you honorable and trying to become history?]

The size of the spot grew darker.

Soon, a sinister energy enveloped the Great Celestial Palace, emitting a heavy atmosphere.

“That’s….”

It was then. With a sudden surge of presence, the sinister energy vanished in an instant.

“Enter.”

*Step, step!*

A soldier approached and knelt.

“What is it?”

“A memorial has been sent by the Minister of War and Culture, Your Excellency.”

“Hmm….”

To summarize, it described why he had to spend a thousand years in the Immortal Realm, and the rest was a list of Immortals he could incorporate into his command.

“So he was taking care of them.”

Hu Hae.

Gon Sabi.

To send it without changing a single name meant that he was confident.

“I cannot tell whether the wind he brings will be blue or red [referring to whether the outcome will be positive or negative].”

* * *

Meanwhile.

Cheonbeom was troubled after testing Hu Hae and Gon Sabi by pitting them against Tamhwa.

Hu Hae and Gon Sabi fought well against Tamhwa, but their opponent was simply too strong.

They lightly sparred in martial arts but were bounced out after a single exchange, ending it all.

Hu Hae was indeed of the Gungbiho bloodline [a specific lineage or clan known for certain traits or abilities].

After being hit by Tamhwa’s fist, he broke through the wall and bounced out, immediately transforming into his true form and charging.

The horns on his head, the body of a tiger, and the wings on his back were perfect.

Seeing him fight using divine powers utilizing his horns, it seemed he did indeed possess the same bloodline as Cheonbeom.

Hu Hae was a perfect martial artist, and the Supreme Immortal artifact he possessed was also used to complement or enhance his body.

“Why is this little thing acting up so much?”

But when Tamhwa said that and stomped on him, he couldn’t even scream and was beaten to a pulp before fainting.

Afterward, Gon Sabi was no different.

She was proficient in both swords, combining both literary and martial arts.

Using formations to distract Tamhwa’s mind and opening a realm of illusion, she led the situation favorably. Moreover, her divine powers used two at the same time: water and wind.

As expected of her bloodline, her method of gradually constricting Tamhwa using water and wind showed that her talent was extraordinary.

However.

It was unfortunate that her opponent was Tamhwa.

Tamhwa transformed into her true form and devoured the realm of illusion and the divine powers themselves.

Overwhelmed by the absurd situation, Sabi exposed her location, which immediately led to her defeat.

“T, this is ridiculous!”

She voiced her frustration with Tamhwa’s hand blade hanging over her neck.

But Beom was firm.

“Are you going to utter such complacent words even after being defeated by an enemy?”

“But…!”

“If Tamhwa had exerted her full power, you and Hu Hae would have died in a single exchange.”

Tamhwa’s strength lies in poison and the golden chain.

And in her solid armor.

Since she didn’t use any of those three, even if they had done their best with their skills, they wouldn’t have been able to do anything to Tamhwa.

“Are you frustrated? Because your enemy is too strong?”

“…”

“The enemy who killed your father is even stronger than this. Tamhwa is only a Supreme Immortal.”

Sabi’s expression twisted.

Revenge.

‘It’s good nourishment to grow stronger.’

It is a good emotion for Sabi and Hu Hae, who have lost their blood relatives.

Even if the end is futile, it cannot be overlooked that it is the driving force that makes them live.

‘But not yet.’

Compared to when they were Lesser Immortals, it is an amazing achievement.

But in Beom’s eyes, it is still too lacking.

“Minister of War and Culture knows who killed my father.”

He is not that interested.

Why he died and for what reason had nothing to do with Beom.

However.

“I know.”

He couldn’t possibly not know.

Because the Gon and Hu families disappeared, and there is a family that took their place.

“Who is it?”

“What can you do even if you know?”

“Of course, it’s revenge!”

Beom smirked at Sabi’s confident words.

“With that paltry power that can’t even inflict a single wound on the same Supreme Immortal?”

Sabi couldn’t say anything and shut her mouth.

“You’ll only die a dog’s death if you find out. Get stronger. Then I’ll tell you who your enemy is.”

Cheonbeom gestured to Tango Mal to give them a room.

And he fell into deep thought.

“Hmm….”

Because Tamhwa was holding out her palm in front of him.

“Give it to me. That thing.”

“Tamhwa, can you give this father a little time?”

Thinking about it, that’s right.

It was the content of the promise made before leaving Sangseo to compete in the Cheonmu Competition [likely a martial arts tournament] in the Water Palace, so it had been over a thousand years.

And Beom had forgotten.

“Can’t I have something else?”

The wish-fulfilling orb cannot be replicated with the April Jehang [likely a specific technique or artifact], so it is not available.

Beom also regrets it, but he couldn’t help it because of the situation.

The wish-fulfilling orb is an extremely difficult item to obtain even in the Water Realm, so it is not easy to obtain right now, and of course, there is no way such an item would be available for sale during wartime, so it is very difficult.

“I wanted to eat that….”

Tamhwa was dejected with disappointment.

She really wanted to eat it.

“Can’t I have something else? I’ll get you the wish-fulfilling orb later.”

“Tch… Father always says next time. I’ve been holding back what I wanted to eat.”

Saying it like that, it seems like I really can’t just gloss over it.

“Okay, then tell me anything you want from what your father has. There are plenty of items more precious than the wish-fulfilling orb.”

“Really?”

“Really, really.”

What great things can I do if I can’t even keep my promise to my daughter?

Cheonbeom took out several precious items from Gongjeonggang [likely a storage space or dimension] and showed them.

There were hidden treasures from Hyeonmuseong [likely a fortress or city], and when I looked at Gongjeonggang after the Salgeom [likely a significant event or battle], there were many rare items.

If I could give her a few of them to soothe my daughter’s heart, I wouldn’t regret it at all.

Tamhwa looked over the items that Cheonbeom had taken out.

“You can keep the items and phantasmal beasts in your belly as they are. You can say what item you want besides that.”

Tell me anything.

“Then I want that!”

“That? Not this?”

“Yeah! The two-bladed spear that Father has.”

No way.

“Are you talking about Ssangmyeol [likely the name of the spear]?”

“Ung! Give me that!”

Ah, that’s a bit….

“S, something else….”

“Eh… Can’t I have this either?”

“This… how should I say it. It’s not my item, so it’s difficult to give it to you.”

Unlike when he shouted confidently, Beom was getting smaller and smaller.

“Then what about that feather?”

“Yeonghwabi [likely the name of the feather]? That’s not mine either….”

I mean, why does she only want items that are difficult to give away?

She pouted her lips in disappointment and expressed her dissatisfaction.

After that, Tamhwa asked for the ring that Simsimyo [likely a character’s name], whom Beom was wearing, had transformed into, or Subongyeosan [likely the name of an item or place], or treasures that Beom needed, but was refused.

There was no way to do it.

As a result, Cheonbeom also felt bad, and finally took special measures.

“Then how about this.”

Beom opened his fist and took out a sword.

Tamhwa was startled for a moment.

Because she knew what a sword meant to him.

But Tamhwa, recalling Hwaran [likely a character’s name], soon realized that it was not.

The sword that Beom took out was a wooden sword made of wood that shone in silver.

“It is the Hangbosain Sword [likely the name of the sword] that I have kept in my arms for a long time. It is also a treasure with uncommon divine powers.”

Just possessing it not only increases divine power, but also allows you to use mental strength and exorcism energy, protecting you from attacks from yin or demonic arts.

Since she will be active in the Immortal Slaughter War in the future, it would not be bad for Tamhwa to have exorcism.

“What about Father?”

“I don’t need it anymore.”

Beom smiled meaningfully and handed the Hangbosain Sword to Tamhwa.

“I don’t really like this….”

But Tamhwa was not happy with it.

“Uh….”

Embarrassed, Cheonbeom barely coaxed Tamhwa and promised for the future.