The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
As an elder, can I not punish him?” Shen Qingfeng replied calmly, “First—Li Zian was the one who initiated a life-and-death challenge against Tan Yun.” “In the end, he lost and was killed.” “Let me ask you—what right do you have to demand him from me?” Lu Wu paused for a moment, a cunning glint flashing in his eyes. “Your disciple, Li Zian, overestimated himself, challenged my herb garden disciple, and was killed—this matter is already settled!” “Yet you still shamelessly come here demanding som...
1 hour later,
A furious roar thundered through the sky like a bolt of lightning, echoing above the palace complex of the Spirit Herb Garden.
“Tan Yun! Get out here right now!”
The one who arrived—was the 12th Elder, Lu Wu, flying on his sword with overwhelming killing intent!
When the more than 800 miscellaneous disciples heard this, they all rushed out of their residences and knelt in fear.
“Who is Tan Yun?” Lu Wu swept his gaze across the crowd and shouted,
“Stand up and answer me!”
The crowd trembled, not a single person daring to speak.
“Are you all mute?!” Lu Wu roared, pointing at one disciple.
“I won’t ask a 2nd time—speak! Where is Tan Yun!”
That miscellaneous disciple replied in a trembling voice,
“Reporting to 12th Elder… Senior Brother Tan is severely injured and has already been taken away by Steward Shen…”
Before he could finish—
Lu Wu’s figure vanished from the sky above the residences!
Moments later,
Shen Qingfeng had just brought Tan Yun back to the residence behind the mountain and was about to arrange a room for his recovery.
Suddenly—
Under the dim moonlight, Lu Wu descended into the courtyard on his flying sword!
“Shen Qingfeng! Hand over that bastard Tan Yun!”
Lu Wu’s eyes gleamed with killing intent, his voice low and cold.
Shen Qingfeng turned around, holding Tan Yun in his arms, completely unafraid.
“12th Elder… I’m sorry, but I cannot comply.”
“How dare you!” Lu Wu pointed and cursed.
“Tan Yun killed my disciple, Li Zian, violating sect rules. I have the authority to take him for punishment! You dare obstruct me?!”
“Hmph…” Shen Qingfeng sneered coldly.
“I suggest you investigate the truth before venting your anger at me!”
“Hm?” Lu Wu suppressed his rage and stepped forward.
“Li Zian was killed by Tan Yun—this is an undeniable fact. As an elder, can I not punish him?”
Shen Qingfeng replied calmly,
“First—Li Zian was the one who initiated a life-and-death challenge against Tan Yun.”
“In the end, he lost and was killed.”
“Let me ask you—what right do you have to demand him from me?”
Lu Wu paused for a moment, a cunning glint flashing in his eyes.
“How can I trust your one-sided words? Hand him over, and I will search his memories myself!”
In Lu Wu’s mind, a sinister thought arose—
Even if Shen Qingfeng was telling the truth, he could still “alter Tan Yun’s memories” and destroy his soul completely!
However, Shen Qingfeng, who had lived for over 300 years, saw through him immediately.
“12th Elder, Tan Yun is severely injured. A soul search would be extremely dangerous, so I cannot agree.”
“Moreover—there is no need to search his memory, because I witnessed the entire battle myself.”
“Shen Qingfeng! Stop spouting nonsense!” Lu Wu’s face darkened.
“I must personally verify his memories!”
“Will you hand him over… or not!”
“I will not!” Shen Qingfeng replied decisively.
“Shen Qingfeng! You dare defy me?!” Lu Wu roared.
“You are merely a minor steward—how dare you go against an elder!”
Shen Qingfeng narrowed his eyes, his gaze icy cold.
“So what? Even if I am just a steward… you know very well who is truly overstepping the line.”
“I advise you—do not cause trouble in my Changling Mountain!”
“This place… does not welcome you!”
“Leave now, or I won’t hesitate to take you to the Sect Master for judgment!”
His voice was cold, yet equally authoritative.
“Your disciple, Li Zian, overestimated himself, challenged my herb garden disciple, and was killed—this matter is already settled!”
“Yet you still shamelessly come here demanding someone… how ridiculous!”
He paused briefly before continuing with a mocking tone:
“I am the steward of the Spirit Herb Garden, considered the most prominent among all stewards of the Alchemy Line.”
“Even if I address myself as ‘junior’ to you… do you really think I am your subordinate?”
“What right do you have to shout at me!”
“This Changling Mountain… does not welcome you! Get lost!”
At those words,
Lu Wu’s face twisted in fury as he burst into manic laughter.
“Good! Good! Very good! Shen Qingfeng, I will remember today’s humiliation!”
“We’ll settle this sooner or later!”
After speaking, he stepped onto his flying sword and shot away with overwhelming killing intent—yet ultimately left in disgrace!
Shen Qingfeng watched his departing figure, his beard trembling, eyes wide with anger.
“That bastard really thinks I’d be afraid of him?!”
In his arms, Tan Yun—who seemed to be deep in thought—suddenly revealed a faint smile on his pale yet handsome face.
“Brat, what are you smiling about?” Shen Qingfeng glanced at him.
Tan Yun spoke weakly, yet with gratitude in his tone:
“Steward Shen, only today did I realize that although you and the Grand Elder are brothers, your personalities are completely different.”
“The Grand Elder is calm and gentle, while you… are as fierce as blazing fire.”
“You’re right,” Shen Qingfeng coughed lightly.
Then he carried Tan Yun into a side room, placed him on the bed, and instructed:
“While your injuries haven’t healed, stay here quietly. Don’t go anywhere.”
“It’s late. Get some rest.”
After speaking, he turned and walked out of the room…
The next morning
The rising sun ascended from the east.
The lush green mountains looked like a painting, spiritual energy lingered in the air, and thin mist drifted about—beautiful like an immortal realm.
At the peak of a towering mountain, Bingqing Palace stood majestically.
This place was where the “Daoist Bingqing,” leader of the Alchemy Line, summoned elders to discuss important matters.
At this moment
The elders ranked No. 2, 3… up to No. 12 of the Alchemy Line, along with Shen Qingfeng, were seated on both sides of the grand hall.
All eyes were fixed on the seat at the front—
where “Daoist Bingqing” was sitting.
She was still dressed in a long, flowing gown embroidered with golden patterns, outlining her flawless and graceful figure.
However…
her usually calm demeanor was now replaced with worry and heaviness.
Even her peerless beauty could not conceal the concern in her eyes.
She took a deep breath, then stood gracefully, sweeping her gaze across the elders before speaking in a clear voice like flowing water:
“Today, I have summoned you all… for one important matter.”
“And every one of you must give your full effort to accomplish it as quickly as possible!”
“Please give your आदेश!”
The 11 elders and Shen Qingfeng stood up simultaneously, cupping their fists in unison.
“Mm.” Daoist Bingqing nodded, her expression growing more serious.
“Several months ago, the leader of the Alchemy Line of our Immortal Sect, along with the leaders of other lines, went to the Fallen Deity Valley on a mission.”
“But they suffered severe injuries, and their souls were heavily damaged.”
“Now their condition continues to worsen… and they are in life-threatening danger!”
As soon as these words fell—
all the elders were shocked!
“What! With the strength of Leader Tang, he could still be injured?”
“Could it be that there are high-level demonic beasts in the Fallen Deity Valley?”
“…”
“Everyone, be quiet.”
Daoist Bingqing slightly raised her fair hand. Once silence returned, she continued:
“Qingfeng.”
“This subordinate is here!” Shen Qingfeng stepped forward and bowed.
“In a moment, I will give you 5 stalks of 8th-grade ‘Jade Revival Grass.’”
“Your task is to have the disciples of the Spirit Mountain Herbal Garden cultivate them. When I need them, they must be returned to me intact.”
“Yes!”
Daoist Bingqing said firmly:
“Qingfeng, remember—this Jade Revival Grass is prepared to save Leader Tang’s life.”
“If anything happens to it in the herbal garden…”
Her gaze turned icy cold.
“You will pay with your life!”
--Translated by likesnovel--