Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 504

Nangseon’s Romantic Story – Part 2, Episode 213

“Did you know this would happen?”

The Celestial Army Commander asked, still sensing the faint energy of Cheonbeom.

The golden waves rippled across the sky, dyeing it with their color.

Even after a considerable time, they did not dissipate, reminding those in the Upper Realm of Golden Heaven.

“I roughly expected it… She liked the mountain quite a bit.”

However, he did not anticipate that she would sacrifice her life to help him.

Was she tired of eternal life, or had she lost her desire for Daera?

He couldn’t know what motivated Wolmoja-nyeo to give up her life and aid him, but it was a boon for them.

“Our son-in-law has become a Wonseon [a high-ranking celestial being], which will strengthen our plans. Haha… To ascend to the Upper Realm and become a Wonseon Grand Scholar in such a short time! Indeed, having a good son-in-law is beneficial.”

Has there ever been a Biseung Suseon [a lower-ranking celestial being] who became a Wonseon Grand Scholar so quickly?

It would be unprecedented in the long history of the Upper Realm.

“I don’t know why that restless spirit didn’t come straight to us after descending from Jamo-wol… Why did he head towards the Four Seasons Realm? Saha, why does your husband like to wander around so much? You have a virtuous wife right here!”

Clicking his tongue, he spoke, and Saha smiled, placing tea where they were sitting.

“That’s just the kind of man he is. He must have gone to handle matters related to the great deed he accomplished. He’s always been here and there since long ago. But all his actions have meaning, so please be patient and wait.”

“Ahem.”

Jurin, who had been quietly watching Saha, picked up his tea and drank.

“In any case, there won’t be any setbacks to our plan, so you can rest assured, Celestial Army Commanders. We will start by settling the grudges in the Water Realm.”

“That’s certainly good to hear.”

There are three Wonseons in the Water Realm.

Ji Ran-wi, who can be considered the ancestor of the Ji Clan.

And two Wonseons from the Woo and Mi Clans.

The one with whom the Celestial Army Commanders hold the deepest grudge is Ji Ran-wi.

It was Ji Ran-wi of the Ji Clan.

“All I can do is help him and you resolve your old grudges without any interference.”

“That alone is enough. And time is on our side. The Seonsal War is still rampant and intensifying. I won’t be the only Wonseon willing to burn myself to avoid the next Great Tribulation, so we just need to wait patiently.”

Then, on their own.

Moths drawn to the flames will appear on their own. All that remains is to set the time.

The time to eradicate past grudges.

“I’m very much looking forward to the day our son-in-law returns.”

* * *

As the setting sun, disappearing beyond the ridge, dyed the world red.

In the Mangak Pavilion, covered with clouds of gold and silver, sat three Wonseon Grand Scholars.

“Oh… He broke through the Jokmyeong Space of the Five Boundaries and ended up here! That’s quite an interesting story!”

Mangak Byeonwang, who was sharing tea, couldn’t hide his interest in Cheonbeom’s story, and so did the raggedy hermit.

Okbyeol Cheonwang as well.

“Did you know?”

“Of course, I know. The efforts Ilsin Hongseong made to break through the Jokmyeong Space of the Five Boundaries are a famous anecdote even among the Wonseon Grand Scholars.”

It’s quite a famous anecdote.

Having lived for so long, they inevitably hear many stories of the Wonseons.

There are no eternal secrets in the world.

Most immortals who are in the know are aware that they are like oil and water.

“Amazing. To ascend to Wonseon at such a young age and break through the Jokmyeong Space of the Five Boundaries, which is the history of the Suseon Realm… His future is bright.”

Okbyeol Cheonwang also genuinely admired and seemed to acknowledge Cheonbeom.

He was quite surprised by this, as he remembered hearing that Okbyeol Cheonwang was arrogant and quite self-willed.

He exuded a rather gloomy atmosphere and smelled strange in his ragged clothes, but his character didn’t seem too bad.

Of course, as of now.

“But, Father-in-law. You don’t need to use honorifics with me.”

“How can I not? Now that we are on the same path, how can I not show respect by being careful with my words? Isn’t that right, Okbyeol?”

He asked with a subtle look, and Okbyeol replied with a blank face.

“…Mangak is right. Even between a father-in-law and son-in-law, one never knows what might happen. It’s better to do things properly from the start, as a single misunderstanding can lead to life or death. Cheonbeom, was it? Your achievements are more than deserving of everyone’s respect, so humbly accept Mangak’s respect.”

Mangak, as well as Okbyeol, praised him for becoming a new Wonseon, and only then did he realize the position of Wonseon.

Wonseon Grand Scholar, of which there are only a dozen or so in the Upper Realm.

He had risen to that position.

Even with the help of the mixed souls, it was the pinnacle of the sky, worthy of everyone’s praise.

Cheonbeom’s heart unknowingly swelled.

“Is that so? Even so, I cannot change my title. I will continue to call you Father-in-law.”

“Very well. I also cannot abandon my respect, so I will use honorifics.”

Cheonbeom and Mangak exchanged gestures, conveying their intentions to each other.

Mangak came forward first, probably because of the relationship between Okbyeol and Cheonbeom.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made gestures as if to gauge Okbyeol’s feelings.

Perhaps knowing this intention.

Okbyeol Cheonwang also quietly looked at Cheonbeom and opened his mouth.

“Ascending to Wonseon Grand Scholar is certainly something to celebrate, so as a fellow Wonseon, I will hold congratulatory feelings, but there is a relationship between you and I that must be resolved, so we must address that first.”

It must be about Hwayang.

Hwayang Gongju [Princess Hwayang], who he had marked as his wife, had previously married him, so it was natural that Cheonbeom and Okbyeol Cheonwang were, to the outside world, no different from enemies.

“I have never taken back words I have spoken. Therefore, my feelings are still the same as they were then. I won’t blame Mangak, as there are many relationships intertwined with him, but Cheonbeom. You are different.”

“I know.”

“To take the woman I had marked! It is no different from declaring enmity with me, Okbyeol Cheonwang, who rules half of the Four Seasons Realm. Is that correct?”

Cheonbeom quietly nodded.

“How spirited. You can be called a man.”

Okbyeol had a small smile on his expressionless face, as if he was quite pleased with him as an opponent.

It was a sinister smile.

The smile that bloomed as the bloodless skin contorted was more sinister than any face Cheonbeom had ever seen.

“But that is also already in the past.”

“Does that mean….”

“How can fellow Wonseon Grand Scholars fight and become enemies over just one woman? Of course, Hwayang Gongju, who inherited the blood of Mangak Byeonwang, is a special woman.”

Mangak Byeonwang also nodded.

“However, even so, I don’t think those who bear the great cause of defying the heavens need to harm each other because of one woman.”

Then Cheonbeom’s golden eyes sank deeply.

He couldn’t fathom what Okbyeol Cheonwang’s intentions were.

He didn’t know if he really just didn’t want to be enemies with each other because they were fellow Wonseon Grand Scholars, or if he had other ulterior motives.

“Besides, you and Hwayang Gongju have already held a wedding. In the Four Seasons Realm, it is widely known that she is no longer a virgin, so I don’t need to covet her either. There is no greed as dirty as coveting what belongs to others.”

Dirty greed.

Cheonbeom pondered Okbyeol Cheonwang’s words and continued the conversation.

After a while.

Only after exchanging the enlightenment of Wonseon Grand Scholars and discussing the state of the Upper Realm in a meeting with Okbyeol Cheonwang and Mangak Byeonwang was Cheonbeom able to have a private conversation with Mangak.

Okbyeol wasn’t much of a talker, but he listened attentively to Cheonbeom’s story, showing great interest in Geonwonhae and Daeracheon, and he also shared many stories about Daeracheon.

“Has the time already come? Let’s stop here for today. Now that I think about it, my son-in-law must be tired from competing with the Five Boundaries.”

“No, it was quite a beneficial time for me as well.”

“I feel much lighter hearing you say that. Okbyeol, how about you?”

“I also had a meaningful time. Cheon Seonsa [Celestial Scholar Cheon]. I plan to stay in Mangak Pavilion for a while, so call me anytime if you need help. I welcome exchanges with you.”

In the dark dawn.

Cheonbeom parted ways with Okbyeol Cheonwang and took a seat separately with Mangak.

“That went well. I was worried that Okbyeol might go crazy and unleash his killing intent.”

“I was also worried. Okbyeol Cheonwang seems to be quite a gentleman, contrary to what I’ve heard.”

“A gentleman… That friend of mine has also gotten quite old, and since your level, Son-in-law, is the same as ours, there’s no need to make unnecessary enemies.”

“Is that really all there is to it?”

“Of course, that’s not all. There’s also the fact that you broke through the Jokmyeong Space of the Five Boundaries… And given the current situation in the Upper Realm, there might be that too.”

However, Mangak Byeonwang spoke as if it was too early to be relieved by this.

“Okbyeol Cheonwang’s character is not as good as it is known to the world. So, it’s best to be careful.”

“Is that so?”

“He can be said to be excellent as someone who explores the Dao, but in other areas, there are often some uncomfortable aspects.”

Mangak Byeonwang seemed to not want to say it out loud.

“…I see. By the way, the situation in the Upper Realm. What’s wrong with the Upper Realm that Okbyeol Cheonwang doesn’t want to be enemies with me?”

“Don’t you know yet?”

“What are you talking about?”

“A few years ago, one of the Wonseons entered eternal rest. As a result, the Cheonji Wonki [primordial celestial energy] of the Upper Realm became abundant and Geonwonhae opened… Because of that, the atmosphere has become unusual.”

That’s another thing I’m hearing for the first time.

“One of the Wonseons entered eternal rest… Are you perhaps talking about Wolmoja-nyeo?”

“Wolmoja-nyeo is also one… But one person went before that.”

“Who is it?”

“Son-in-law, you must have at least heard the name.”

The name is.

“Mangol. Mangol Daesa entered eternal rest.”

“…Mangol?”

“That’s right. It’s unclear who was responsible. His death reopened Geonwonhae, and most of the Wonseons are focusing on the opening of the sea. As you know, Son-in-law….”

Geonwonhae is.

“It is a place closely related to the heavens when the Wonseons reach the end!”

That’s quite surprising information.

“Most of the Wonseon Grand Scholars will gather in Geonwonhae in the near future. He died in the middle of Geonwonhae, and because of that, there are signs that Geonwonhae will open.”

It means that Magok died and Geonwonhae absorbed the Cheonji Wonki scattered in the Upper Realm.

Therefore, Geonwonhae will open, and the Wonseons who cannot help but covet the Cheonki that Mangol possessed during his lifetime will have no choice but to gather.

“Even if they have reached the end of Sangcheon, they still have the ambition to go to Daeracheon!”

“Most of the Wonseons in the Upper Realm will have no choice but to gather in Geonwonhae.”

“That’s right.”

After pondering for a while, Cheonbeom smiled strangely.