The Supreme Being Against Heaven

Seeing that several chief disciples all unanimously confirmed that Tan Yun’s embryonic soul was a “worthless soul,” the more than 1,000,000 disciples could no longer hold back their emotions. An uproar erupted across the entire area.

“Senior Brother Tan is worthless? How is that possible?!”

“Over 2 years ago, when he was only at level 9 of the Soul Awakening Realm, he already killed Senior Brother Ye Tian, a powerhouse on the Crouching Dragon Ranking!”

“He is the first person in 3,000 years to enter the Crouching Dragon Ranking at just level 9 of the Soul Awakening Realm!”

“Exactly! Someone that powerful—how could he be worthless…”

“Sigh… fellow disciples, if the chief disciples say he has a worthless soul, how could they be wrong? I thought he had top-tier talent, but in the end, he’s just trash…”

“That’s right! If nothing unexpected happens, no chief disciple will accept him…”

“What a pity—Senior Brother Tan has become a piece of unwanted trash…”

“……”

Countless words of ridicule crashed into her ears, causing Xue Ziyan to grow extremely anxious.

She still clearly remembered—

When Tan Yun gave Zhong Wushiyao the “9 Heavens Mysterious Divine Sword Technique,” he had once said:

In the vast universe, besides the 13 types of embryonic souls—Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Ancient, Beast, Time, Space, Light, and Death—there were other types as well.

And he… was one of them!

Thus, Zhong Wushiyao and Mu Mengyi, who already knew that Tan Yun possessed a “Primordial Soul,” were absolutely certain—

There was no way Tan Yun was worthless!

It was simply that the inner sect’s chief disciples “could not perceive it”!

However, at this moment, the 2 of them were extremely worried—

Afraid that Tan Yun would not be able to enter the inner sect!

“Hmph!” The Holy Soul elder glanced at Tan Yun and sneered.
“I thought you had extraordinary talent. Turns out you’re just trash.”

He deliberately raised his voice, as if speaking to Tan Yun, but also addressing the other 8 chief disciples.

“I believe none of the 9 chief disciples would disgrace themselves by accepting trash like you as a disciple!”

As soon as he finished speaking—

The Wind-Thunder lineage elder nodded.
“My Wind-Thunder lineage does not accept trash.”

“My Ancient Soul lineage is the same,” the Ancient Soul elder added.

“My Talisman lineage will not accept him either.”

“Nor will the Array lineage.”

The Talisman lineage elder and the Qiankun lineage elder each expressed their stance.

Just as the Holy Soul elder had said—

Whoever accepted Tan Yun would be bringing disgrace upon themselves!

Thud!

Xue Ziyan knelt before the Five Souls elder, her eyes filled with pleading.

“Master, please accept Tan Yun!”

“My disciple, it is not that I am unwilling…” The Five Souls elder helped her up and sighed.
“But if I accept him, where would I put my face in the future?”

“I can agree to anything else, but in this matter… I cannot afford to lose face!”

“Master, I beg you, please accept Tan Yun!” Xue Ziyan pleaded, her eyes brimming with tears.

In her heart—

Even setting aside that he was her future brother-in-law, just the matter in the Fallen Deity Valley—

When she had been imprisoned by Murong Kun in the Dry Wood Stream, if not for Tan Yun risking his life to save her, she would have long been violated and dead!

Now, as Tan Yun faced the fate of being rejected by all 9 chief disciples—

How could she remain indifferent?

“My disciple, think carefully. Even if I accept him into the Five Souls lineage, what benefit would it bring?”

“He would only be bullied and looked down upon by fellow disciples. Do you really want to see that?”

The Five Souls elder spoke seriously.

“This Tan Yun… his fate does not align with the Great Dao. Even if he enters the inner sect, he will only be able to learn superficial skills in pill refining, talisman crafting, weapon forging, and array formation.”

“One day, he might return to his hometown and become a wealthy man. But if he stays in my Five Souls lineage—he will not be able to truly learn anything!”

After hearing this, Xue Ziyan fell silent.

After hearing her master’s analysis, she found it far too thorough to refute.

After a long while, she raised her head to look at Tan Yun, her eyes brimming with tears.

“I’m sorry… I really can’t help you.”

“I understand your intentions. It’s fine—there will always be a way.” Tan Yun looked at her gently, warmth filling his heart.

A true friend… reveals themselves in times of hardship.

Those who still stand by your side when you are in trouble—are the ones truly worth cherishing.

“Tan Yun refuses to reveal a Natal Soul beyond the 13 attributes in front of the 9 chief disciples… he must have his reasons.”

Zhong Wu Shiyao pondered inwardly before gracefully stepping toward Elder Murong and suddenly kneeling down.

“Master, for the sake of your disciple… please accept Tan Yun as well!”

Elder Murong frowned slightly.

“Shiyao, since the founding of the Huangfu Sacred Sect, there has never been a precedent of a weapon-refining chief disciple accepting a ‘worthless soul’ as a disciple. I cannot help you.”

“Master…” Zhong Wu Shiyao had just spoken—

—but Elder Murong raised her hand to stop her.

“Shiyao, I know that part of the reason you were able to become my disciple is because of Tan Yun. If I could help, I would.”

“But this matter… is truly impossible.”

“Otherwise, where would I put my face before the ancestors of the weapon-refining lineage? How would I explain it to the leaders of the weapon-refining lineage in the immortal sect? And how would I face the disciples of my own lineage?”

“Shiyao, don’t make things difficult for your master, alright?”

Elder Murong refused politely.

“Master, please allow me to finish.” Zhong Wu Shiyao kowtowed, not rising.
“I swear on my life—if Tan Yun is accepted into the lineage, he will definitely not disappoint you!”

“That’s enough!” Elder Murong’s voice suddenly turned cold.
“No more words. I’ve made my decision!”

“Yes… Master…” Zhong Wu Shiyao’s body trembled slightly as she responded respectfully.

“Stand up!” Elder Murong said indifferently, a trace of disappointment in her expression toward this disciple.

However—

who could have known that, years later, every time Elder Murong recalled rejecting Tan Yun today—

it would become the greatest mistake of her life!

At the same time, Mu Mengyi circled past the seats and walked toward the Beast Soul lineage elder.

But the elder spoke first.

“Child, I know Tan Yun is your fiancé, and I also know you want to plead on his behalf.”

“But disciples of the Beast Soul lineage in the inner sect must all be top geniuses…”

“Sigh… I’m sorry, but I truly cannot accept him.”

“Master…” Mu Mengyi slowly knelt down, lifting her head with a resolute gaze.
“Please believe in your disciple. If you accept Tan Yun—you will not be disappointed!”

“Master… you still don’t understand Tan Yun…”

Before she could finish—

the Beast Soul lineage elder spoke sternly:

“Child, I understand him very well—he has a worthless soul and is not suited for the Beast Soul lineage.”

“Say no more. No matter how much I favor you, I will never accept a worthless person as my disciple!”

“Master, I beg you—”

Before Mu Mengyi could finish speaking, the Beast Soul lineage elder suddenly stood up, anger flickering across his face.

“I’ve made myself clear—this matter is non-negotiable!”

“If I agreed, where would I put my face in the future?”

“Or should I go back and tell the disciples and elders of my lineage that I went to the outer sect and brought back a piece of trash?!”

Mu Mengyi clenched her fists tightly, tears streaming down her face.

“Master, please forgive my offense. I admit that my wish for Tan Yun to join the Beast Soul lineage is selfish…”

“But that selfishness—comes from sincerely hoping that you would gain him!”

“If you miss out on Tan Yun… you will definitely regret it!”

The Beast Soul lineage elder’s expression darkened.

“Enough! Not another word!”

“I will never regret this!”

--Translated by likesnovel--