Reincarnation Sword God

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00430 Celestial Realm ————————————————————————

“It’s all been resolved, hasn’t it?”

“That’s not the issue! That existence called Samcheong…”

Just as Cheon Woo-jin was about to have an outburst, Mangnyang smirked and calmed him down.

“Priest. You knew from the start that Baek Woong was unique, right? This isn’t the time to waste spiritual energy, so focus on the most important ceremony.”

“But…”

“As you know, if he truly were a suspicious great evil, Master wouldn’t let him be. So I trust Baek Woong.”

“… Understood.”

Mangnyang slumped down and closed his eyes.

“I’ve consumed too much alcohol energy, so I’ll take a break for a while.”

“Ha.”

Cheon Woo-jin sighed and began preparing the Offering Ceremony for the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Once Cheon Woo-jin finished preparing, he called out to me.

“Baek Woong. I won’t be able to speak or act during this ceremony.”

“Why?”

“Due to the Prophet forcibly carrying out the Offering Ceremony, I will need to adjust to avoid touching the Law of Cause and Effect. It’s frustrating, but even my ability just to prevent the Law from running wild is overwhelming. So the negotiations with the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors depend entirely on your skill and luck.”

“Hmm.”

Cheon Woo-jin furrowed his brow.

“I’ll tell you now, this is the final Offering Ceremony. If we fail, we won’t be able to perform it again until the Heavenly Ladder descends. Keep that in mind…”

“Can’t we wait until Mangnyang recovers before starting?”

“It’s too grand of a ceremony, and due to the mingling of the Law of Cause and Effect, it’s become extremely difficult. Plus, the older brother, who hasn’t even reached the Earth Immortal stage, can’t assist at all. So don’t worry and focus on your own duties.”

“Got it.”

Swoosh!!

A moment later, divine light swirled around Cheon Woo-jin’s entire body. Unlike before during the Offering Ceremony, he seemed to pour all his spiritual energy into this. Watching this, Lee Cheong-un stepped forward, gripping a dagger.

“I’ll handle the dirty work like human sacrifice. You focus.”

“Yes.”

Roar!

Moments later, a unique darkness blanketed the world as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors manifested. Then, as it had before, the grand temple of ancient ghosts appeared in mid-air, and from the shining center of the court, the figure of Sovereign Jeon Wook emerged.

‘ Successful so far…’

I muttered to myself.

The initial goal was to summon Sovereign Jeon Wook!

Last time, I had summoned So Ho Geum Cheon and ended up in bloodshed, but this time, with Jeon Wook’s statue around, I could aim to summon him. Also, since Jeon Wook seemed quite favorable towards me last time, the probability of success was high.

Sovereign Jeon Wook glanced at me and spoke.

[ I am Jeon Wook, the ruler of the Five Emperors. Who has summoned me?]

“Jeon Wook! I am the human Baek Woong. As a form of respect for meeting the Emperor, I shall offer my sacrifice.”

[ Then do so.]

I watched as Lee Cheong-un immediately ripped out the heart from Zhuge Yulong’s prepared body and presented it. As Jeon Wook savored the spiritual energy, he spoke.

[ Basic etiquette is in place. Now, what are you trying to say by summoning me?]

I spoke calmly.

“Currently, in the Celestial Realm, the White Lotus Sect’s tyranny cannot be tolerated, and the Three Sovereigns Nüwa has grown furious, resulting in the Heavenly Ladder being brought down. However, this will bring great disaster to the human world, so I humbly request its withdrawal.”

[ You mean to reject the Heavenly Sovereign’s plan?]

“Yes. I have prepared ample offerings, so please be lenient.”

As I kneeled and begged earnestly, Jeon Wook pondered deeply.

Soon, the sky turned gray, seemingly signifying Jeon Wook’s changing emotions. He solemnly addressed me.

[ Baek Woong, the master of the Moon Sovereign. This is all your fault.]

“What?!”

Indeed, Jeon Wook had known right away that I was the master of the Moon Sovereign. He had certainly been aware since his appearance. But why was it my fault? Jeon Wook calmly continued speaking.

[ Nüwa has commanded you to maintain the balance of earthly forces and prevent chaos. However, you have utterly failed in the tasked mission. As a result, Nüwa had no choice but to act to protect the ancient pact.]

“Failing to carry out my mission? I’ve already sent a petition through Yeodong-bin to the Celestial Realm, promising to drive the Master of the White Lotus Sect away from Luoyang…”

[ Foolish!]

Jeon Wook shouted suddenly.

[ You don’t understand the problem at all. By the time that petition was received, the so-called Master of the White Lotus Sect had already colluded with the demon and made a terrifying contract! If it’s against a human, that kind of deception might work, but to us, it’s nothing but an absurd trick. We decided to take drastic measures to prevent the influence of the [Ancient Ruler] from spreading further across the Central Plains.]

“……?!”

What the hell does this mean?

Unlike the others, Jeon Wook seemed to think very rigidly, accepting the Celestial Ladder’s descent without question. It was clear he had a conviction that justified such statements. But since I couldn’t grasp what it was, I could only feel bewildered.

Then, Mangnyang staggered over and knelt before Jeon Wook, saying,

“O Sovereign Jeon Wook! May I, a mere human, ask a question?”

[ I allow it.]

“Does that mean the Master of the White Lotus Sect has already formally contracted with the master of the Demon Subduing Hall and has officially accepted the power of the Demon God?”

[ Correct.]

Sovereign Jeon Wook’s face twisted with fury as shadows cascaded around him.

[ That individual is relentlessly seeking the non-birth mother’s dharma technique using any means necessary. After all, this is a dharma technique that cannot be completed with human power, or even that of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors! I will show that arrogant human the might of the Celestial Realm.]

Roar!!

As Jeon Wook’s wrath surged, I could feel a tremendous tremor resonate through the earth. In that instant, an unimaginable radius of vibration expanded, causing seismic disturbances to begin on the ground. Undoubtedly, great earthquakes would be happening all over the Central Plains.

I was chilled to the core by the power of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Just a surge of anger could cause such massive destruction across the continent?!

‘ This is the power of the divine…!!’

Jeon Wook waved his hand, and the half-transparent offerings returned to their original color.

[ I will not accept the offerings. This request cannot be fulfilled by me. You all should think of ways to handle this instead.]

“What then…”

[ Before the Law of Cause and Effect of the Central Plains collapses further, that individual…]

Kugugugugugu!!

It was sudden.

[ Kieek!!]

The apparition, Doo-all, wildly shook its head.

[ Hiiiiiikk!!]

[ The sleeper is awakening!!]

[ This is bad!!]

[ We are going to war with the Ancient Ruler!!]

The grand temple of the Ten Thousand Ghosts went berserk, screaming. Even though these beings were lesser divine beings, they sensitively reacted to the overwhelming magical energy waves surging from afar. This energy was so evil, terrifying, and immense that I could feel it intensely.

Sovereign Jeon Wook spoke angrily.

[ Heh… In the end, that damned fool has caused this!]

“What do you mean?!”

[ No more warnings! The grace period of the Seven Seven Seven has now come to an end.]

“Wha?! Why?!”

[ Because that frog led the first strike…!!]

Jeon Wook’s darkness soared massively. He transformed into a giant made of shadows, howling at the void.

[ The Law of Cause and Effect has permitted the descent of the Celestial Realm, so I shall now resort to military action. The frog will regret underestimating the powers of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors!]

Boom!

At that moment, Sovereign Jeon Wook and the Ten Thousand Ghosts disappeared as if washed away, and the sky cleared back to its normal state.

What just happened?

It was clear that the Offering Ceremony had failed, but what actions Sovereign Jeon Wook had taken was beyond my comprehension. I stood there in a daze, unable to figure out what had occurred, much like Lee Cheong-un.

However, it seemed Lee Cheong-un had grasped something, as he approached Mangnyang and asked,

“Mangnyang. Are you feeling alright? You must know what just happened?”

“Cough… Can’t believe this…”

Mangnyang staggered with a pale complexion, having become unwell. He gritted his teeth for a moment but then, lacking strength, slumped down. As Lee Cheong-un supported him, Mangnyang shook his head and said,

“Woo-jin has fainted. Please help him recover, Lee Cheong-un.”

“Don’t worry.”

“We can talk once he wakes up.”

Lee Cheong-un stood and approached the unconscious Cheon Woo-jin, channeling tremendous energy into him through a Qi Treatment. Thanks to the boundless power of the Heavenly Spirit Pill, it proved more effective than any other Qi healing in the world, and soon, Cheon Woo-jin coughed up blood and regained consciousness.

“Cough!”

“Are you back to your senses?”

“What happened? I was trying to maintain the ceremony but ended up fainting…”

All eyes in the room turned to Mangnyang. Only he had an accurate understanding of the situation. After sitting in silence for a while, Mangnyang sighed.

“We were misguided. Before trying to stop the Celestial Realm, we should have aimed to halt the White Lotus Sect first.”

“Mangnyang. What do you mean?”

Looking at me, Mangnyang said,

“Do you remember what Sovereign Jeon Wook said earlier? The Master of the White Lotus Sect has already made a terrifying contract by colluding with the demon!”

“I remember. But the Master of the White Lotus Sect’s Su Shin Sect has always studied the Su Shin techniques from the beginning, which is related to the demon, isn’t it?”

“That’s not it. The power they hold is closer to pure primal chaos. It’s not something that would notably disrupt the world’s balance to the point that the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors would worry. What Jeon Wook meant was much more straightforward.”

Mangnyang continued,

“The Master of the White Lotus Sect has occupied Luoyang and made a formal contract with the [Ancient Ruler].”

“I already knew that. He assured that he would sacrifice the Twelve Joules and Goryeo within ten years…”

“That’s not it.”

“What?”

“It means the Master has deceived you, Baek Woong.”

Mangnyang said bitterly.

“To the Master, you are the ultimate ally who brings fortune by having you by his side. Thus, he has shown you much consideration and treated you well, but he never truly trusted you. He surely wouldn’t share any stories that would lead you to leave him. Especially since you despise human sacrifices and the [Ancient Ruler] due to my influence…”

“……!!”

“If Jeon Wook spoke that way, then it’s not a matter of simple contracts. The Master didn’t make a vague promise, but rather assuredly utilized the power of the [Ancient Ruler] while actively engaging in human sacrifices. I don’t know how high the danger level is, but it will certainly have risen significantly.”

“Ah…”

It seemed plausible. I had simply failed to think about it because I was positively inclined to the Master.

“Since the Celestial Realm sensed that, they aimed to act by condemning the Heavenly Sovereign, trying to stem the influence of the Ease Skeleton’s sleeper at the last minute while also working to block the dangers of the Master collecting dharma techniques and destroying the combat ground in Luoyang.”

“No, what do you mean…”

I was bewildered.

The Master deceived me?

While it was certainly a possibility, everything was unfolding too bizarrely for my comfort. Back during the Offering Ceremony to the Heavenly Altar, I would have never imagined this situation. As I stood there dumbfounded, Mangnyang looked sharply at me and said,

“I’m certain. The Master has probably sensed that the Celestial Realm has started acting, and he has begun the process of human sacrifice in Luoyang officially, calling forth the [Ancient Ruler]’s magical power. He is surely preparing to summon demons and apostles.”

Hearing this, Cheon Woo-jin interjected.

“Older brother. Luoyang must be hell right now.”

Mangnyang spoke darkly.

“Indeed. In the future, the immortals of the Celestial Realm and the apostles of the [Ancient Ruler] will clash, thus creating a greater hell. In any case, Luoyang is finished.”

“I can’t believe it.”

I looked at Mangnyang with panicked eyes and said,

“How could the Master…”

If Mangnyang was right, this was not a normal situation.

The Master would be offering up all of Luoyang as a human sacrifice to the [Ancient Ruler]! The bodies and souls of the humans living there would be slaughtered and turned into prey!

I was struck by shock because I had never thought that the Master could commit such heinous acts. Mangnyang glanced at me and said,

“Baek Woong… Zhuque Zhuge Yulong and the Master are alike.”

“What similarities do you mean?”

“They both seek to save humans, but they disregard the minor sacrifices that accompany it. The Master wanted to save humans from dire fates, but the lives of outsiders who are not part of the White Lotus Sect mean nothing to him… They are no different from Zhuque.”

With a lamenting tone, Mangnyang said,

“There’s only one way left… Let’s eliminate the Master. If we don’t get rid of him, war with the Celestial Realm will escalate, and the humans living on this land will be annihilated.”

I shouted in a frantic voice,

“If the Celestial Realm wins, there’s no future for humanity!”

“Even so, it’s better than being devoured by the [Ancient Ruler]. We have no choice but to gamble on the mercy of the Celestial Realm…”

“Damn it…”

As I spoke, an insufferable gloom washed over me.

Now that it had come to this, we had to eliminate the Master of the White Lotus Sect, but that was going to be extremely difficult. Furthermore, even if we succeeded, the massacre would be inescapable, which was utterly absurd.

‘ Where did it all go wrong?’

I couldn’t tell.

I remained silent before saying,

“Let’s head to Luoyang for now.”

I needed to see the state of Luoyang to decide on our course of action.