Call Of The Spear [EN]: Chapter 513

Tales of Nanshan – Part 2, Chapter 222

The forefront of the Water Realm.

Gathered in the military camp were the heads of the most prominent families in the Water Realm and representatives of the Water Palace.

The Five Great Clans and the Great Heavenly Warriors.

“What is the situation?”

“It is not good.”

The war situation was not favorable.

‘I can’t figure out how the situation is unfolding…’

The unease grew.

“Has she still not…”

One of the clan leaders asked, and the Great Heavenly Warrior replied with a sorrowful expression.

‘She’ referred to the one the Great Heavenly Warrior served – presumably a high-ranking member of the Water Palace.

As the battle raged fiercely and a gloomy war loomed, they couldn’t help but ask about Wonseon.

“Yes, there is no news.”

The subtly connected Geumje [protective barriers] had also been released, amplifying her anxiety.

‘Could it be…’

That couldn’t be.

She is Wonseon, after all.

Wonhyung True Immortals do not die so easily.

‘But what is this indescribable anxiety?’

She kept having bad thoughts.

Perhaps sensing her feelings,
one of the clan leaders spoke with a bitter tone.

“…The battlefield is always precarious, and lives are fleeting, but that is unfortunately always the case.”

However, the unfortunate thing is that something even worse is about to happen.

“The movements of those at the pinnacle of the Upper Heavens are unsettling.”

The pinnacle of the Upper Heavens.

They were referring to the Wonseon Grand Masters who each occupied a seat in the Upper Heaven Sea World.

There was no news from the one the Great Heavenly Warrior served, and something that should never have happened to them had occurred.

“According to the rumors, Great Master Mangol has passed away this time.”

The death of a Wonseon Grand Master, no matter who it is, brings unease.

A Wonseon at the edge of the Upper Heavens. The death of a Wonseon Grand Master who has existed for a long time was enough to make all cultivators tremble with anxiety.

And that’s not all.

“There are also stories of clashes between Wonseon Grand Masters in the Central Realm.”

“Just a few days ago…”

“Ahem…”

The Geonwon Sea Tree where the Geonwon Sea opens.

Clashes between Wonseon Grand Masters occurred near there as well.

A clash of terrifyingly immense power. And there was no one who did not see the golden light that briefly colored the sky.

The birth of a new Wonseon.

Or the appearance of a Wonseon who had been in seclusion for a very long time. Either way, it was not a welcome event for them.

“Clan Leader Ji, does he have anything to say?”

The one who asked the question was Peng Jong-yeon, the head of the Peng Clan.

‘He’ naturally referred to the Upper Heaven Sea World who had a blood relationship with the Ji Clan.

He must be referring to Ji Ran-wi.

“The only Wonseon Grand Masters in the Water Realm are the Ji Clan’s and the Woo Clan’s… I know that the Woo Clan’s is in seclusion, and the Ji Clan’s resides in the Water Realm, so I am asking.”

There are only two Wonseon Grand Masters in the Water Realm.

Ji Ran-wi of the Ji Clan.

And Woo Baek-ja of the Woo Clan.

“That’s right. The Woo Clan’s is not interested in worldly affairs and is only focused on cultivation…”

Woo Baek-ja of the Woo Clan was famous for not being interested in worldly affairs.

Thus, he was famous for entering seclusion and not showing his face, and the fact that he had not appeared for tens of thousands of years was a famous anecdote that anyone interested in cultivation would know.

Even the descendants of the Woo Clan considered it a great honor to see Woo Baek-ja, their ancestor, even once. He was someone whose face was hard to see even for those of the same bloodline, so they didn’t even ask in the first place.

Thus, Clan Leader Peng asked Ji Jeo-wi, the head of the Ji Clan, not the head of the Woo Clan.

Because even a trivial word uttered by Ji Ran-wi could be crucial information for observing the movements of the Wonseon Grand Masters who had reached the heavens.

“I dared not… ask. His mood was not good.”

“Ahem…”

“That’s unfortunate.”

Most of the heads of the Five Great Clans sighed.

In these turbulent times due to the Seonsal War, the state of the Wonseon Grand Masters was unsettling, so they couldn’t help but feel anxious.

In times like these, what would happen if even Ji Ran-wi, the Wonseon Grand Master of the Water Realm, were to lose his life?

‘The Water Realm would have no backing.’

If a Wonseon Grand Master from another realm decided to dominate the land, they would have no choice but to be robbed.

If the balance of power collapses, the side with less power will inevitably collapse.

“The situation is not good.”

“That’s what I’m saying. To make matters worse, the Twin Immortals are captured by Princess Hwayang, who leads the armies of the Four Realms…”

“Ahem.”

“Oh dear… I seem to have made a slip of the tongue.”

This was because the Twin Immortals captured by Hwayang were Ga-yeon, who had been removed from the family register.

“The current situation is not favorable. We are cooperating with the Immortal Realm to prevent their invasion, but the armies of the Four Realms are fiercely advancing.”

“The Twin Immortal Squad is using their strength to stop them, but…”

It is insufficient.

“The Twin Immortal Squad is showing amazing performance. What is lacking is not quality but quantity.”

It was the difference in numbers.

“It would have been good if the Head of the Martial Arts Center who raised them was here to protect his position…”

The Martial Arts Immortals he raised are once again teaching cultivators, and that is what is called the Twin Immortals. Twin Immortals.

Quite a long time has passed since the war broke out.

The Twin Immortals are showing great prominence in that battlefield.

The Twin Immortal Squad.

“But what’s the use of talking about someone who is no longer here? We don’t even know if he died on the road, so what’s the point of talking about it?”

That’s also true.

According to the report from Mise-pa, who is serving as the Hyeoncheon Warrior, his last step was Gaegye-ogyeong.

He has not been seen since Gaegye-ogyeong.

“Didn’t they say he appeared once at the Immortal Realm front?”

“That’s what they said, but it’s not certain. Even if that’s true, if it’s that point, there’s a high probability that he lost his life in the battle of the Wonseon Grand Masters.”

About ten thousand years ago.

There was a clash of Wonseons, and the aftermath caused the terrain of the area to change.

Of course, the cultivators who were nearby also lost their lives due to the aftermath, so it is obvious what happened to him without having to say it out loud.

“Anyway, it would be good to solve the problems we are currently facing.”

“Clan Leader Woo is right. Then, what should we do with the Twin Immortal Squad first?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to dispatch reinforcements? Dispatch a special infiltration unit to rescue those who have been taken hostage…”

“If you’re worried about the Peng Clan, there’s no need to do that. In these times when we don’t know what will happen, we can’t afford to waste our already insufficient forces.”

It was Peng Jong-yeon.

Even though he had cut off his ties with his blood relatives, he didn’t expect him to speak so firmly when his own bloodline was captured by the enemy.

His words were no different from abandoning the captured Twin Immortals.

“Besides, the one who captured them is none other than Hwayang of the Four Realms. Her own strength, as well as her leadership in commanding the army and her excellent strategies, are unmatched even in the Water Realm.”

The probability of success is slim.

“Moreover, she is the daughter of Mangakbyeonwang, one of the kings of the Four Realms…”

If something goes wrong while suppressing her, it will be difficult to bear the consequences.

“But even so, it cannot be denied that they are important forces. We cannot just stand by and watch those who have been taken hostage. As far as I know, the Twin Immortal Squad has recaptured and defended several islands that they had seized, is that correct?”

“That’s right.”

“It is not right to not give them any support even though they have achieved such merits. I think we should help them.”

“Clan Leader Woo. Isn’t that because your descendant is in the Twin Immortal Squad?”

“Oh, Clan Leader Peng!”

The voices rise.

The Great Heavenly Warrior tried to mediate them by raising his hand, but the emotions were also rising like the raised voices, making it difficult to calm them down easily.

“I’m just asking. Besides, there’s no point in putting pressure on Hwayang. If Mangakbyeonwang cherishes his daughter and charges up the southern front, is there anyone who can stop him?”

“…If Wonseon Grand Masters start intervening in the battlefield, our side will also do the same. They won’t just stand still.”

An unspoken promise.

But it’s just a vague belief.

There are those who do not appear unless it interferes with their training, like Woo Baek-ja.

In response to Clan Leader Peng’s words, Clan Leader Woo calmly stated his position first.

“My son is there, but that’s not the only reason I’m doing this.”

“How can we believe that? I think this is a very important time… What do the others think?”

“That… that’s right.”

“Because of the situation…”

The Great Heavenly Warrior closed his eyes in despair.

The achievements they showed were outstanding, but there was nothing they could do in this situation.

Insufficient troops.

Insufficient time.

Uncertain war situation.

Everything tells them to abandon them.

Even if they were to carry out their rescue, they know that there are more disadvantages than advantages.

Those gathered here are for the entire Water Realm, not for individuals.

Private emotions must be put aside for a while.

The Great Heavenly Warrior secretly sighed.

‘It would have been good if he was here.’

But someone had to make a decision, and that decision was naturally given to the Great Heavenly Warrior of Tongcheon Water Palace.

“Then, unfortunately, they…”

It was then.

A soldier hurriedly approached and whispered something in the Great Heavenly Warrior’s ear.

Then, the Great Heavenly Warrior’s expression changed rapidly, and he hurriedly got up from his seat.

“What’s going on?”

“An unexpected guest has arrived.”

The clan leaders were also dumbfounded by the Great Heavenly Warrior’s strange state.

But soon, they noticed that her gaze was fixed on one place, so they turned their heads together.

“Ah, no, you…!”

A familiar face was present.

“M-Martial Arts Center Head?”

He was none other than the Martial Arts Center Head of the Water Palace.

Munmu Center Head, Cheonbeom.

“No, how…”

This is the military camp conference room where the heads of the Five Great Clans and the Great Heavenly Warrior are located.

There are Geumje [protective barriers] that not even an ant can penetrate, and tens of thousands of soldiers are laid out outside, so how did he get in beforehand?

‘No one noticed.’

If he hadn’t heard the story from the soldier, the Great Heavenly Warrior wouldn’t have noticed either.

That’s how outstanding his proficiency in stealth techniques was.

Even now, as they look at him, his presence is so faint that it is hard to tell whether he is a real entity or an illusion.

“It’s been a while. Great Heavenly Warrior.”

“Yes, it’s been a while. Martial Arts Center Head. So you were alive!”

His return.

Wasn’t he the one who made a mark on the history of the Water Palace, even for a short time?

Since a valuable force has returned, they couldn’t help but be happy from their perspective.

“Haha! The Martial Arts Center Head is alive, this is a blessing for the Water Palace! If you were coming, you should have made some noise, we all didn’t even know the Center Head was here. It seems your achievements have deepened during that time. Even looking at you now, I can’t feel even a strand of the Center Head’s energy.”

“That’s what I’m saying. I wonder if making any noise would make you sick.”

However, there were those who did not welcome his return.

It was Peng Jong-yeon, the head of the Peng Clan.

“I guess you’ve been hiding your presence on the battlefield as well. I wonder if you’ve been hiding your whereabouts for all these years?”

Cheonbeom glanced at Clan Leader Peng and sent a dry gaze.

“Martial Arts Center Head! You’ve come just in time. I was just in need of your strength…”

The Great Heavenly Warrior, who was trying to mediate between Clan Leader Peng and Cheonbeom, stopped speaking at the moment he felt a chill down his spine.

“Can you handle it?”

“What…”

Clan Leader Peng unknowingly asked back and naturally closed his mouth.

Gulp.

‘Am I really seeing what I’m seeing? Is he really alive?’

Nothing can be felt to the point where it feels like he is dreaming.

Rather, an inexplicable fear sprouted in his heart.

Originally, fear is something that cannot be explained.

What he is feeling now is also like that.

“Haha, if you can’t even handle that, how can you call yourself a Hyangseon [a high-level cultivator] or the head of a family? Aren’t you overestimating your own strength too much…?”

He squeezes it out as if nothing is wrong.

He is just a cultivator who barely reached Hyangseon about one or two thousand years ago!

There is no reason to be afraid.

“Martial Arts Center Head. I don’t know where you’ve been doing what, but you should think about your status and position a little.”

Cheonbeom simply wore a sneer at the attitude of scolding a subordinate.