The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
The moment the doors parted— Before Tan Yun even stepped out, he sensed a powerful “spiritual sense” locking onto him! Come then—I’m waiting for you to kill me!” Tan Yun had only 1 concern—he feared Duan Zhen would “fail to catch up.” Thus, he did not use a low-grade flying vessel, but instead stepped onto a flying sword, soaring into the clouds, flying at a moderate pace toward the “Pill Line Mountain Gate” 60,000 li away. “So it seems Ye Ling wasn’t lying… it really is that bastard who ordered...
At dawn the next day—the sun rose over the eastern horizon.
Rumble!
The door of the “Mid-Grade Mustard Seed Spacetime Tower No. 666” slowly opened.
The moment the doors parted—
Before Tan Yun even stepped out, he sensed a powerful “spiritual sense” locking onto him!
At present, Tan Yun’s spiritual power was comparable to the Great Perfection of the Soul Integration Realm.
If the opponent’s spiritual power far surpassed his, he would not be able to detect the surveillance.
But if the opponent was only stronger by 1–2 minor levels—Tan Yun could still sense it!
He immediately perceived that the source of the spiritual sense came from the “Permit Hall,” several li away.
Tan Yun showed no reaction and silently headed toward the Permit Hall.
The moment he recalled Ye Ling’s words—that Duan Zhen had planned to kill him—
Killing intent surged within Tan Yun’s chest!
But he… had no intention of acting rashly.
Although he possessed the memory of his conversation with Ye Ling, which could be considered evidence—
It was still only Ye Ling’s one-sided claim.
If he killed Duan Zhen now, the evidence would be insufficient!
Moreover—thinking from another angle…
What if Ye Ling, knowing he was doomed to die, deliberately framed Duan Zhen to provoke conflict, using Tan Yun as bait to incite Duan Zhen into killing him?
Although Tan Yun was proud and confident that his judgment would not be wrong—believing Ye Ling spoke the truth—
Unexpected possibilities… could still happen, could they not?
On the way to the Permit Hall—
Out of 10 disciples he encountered, 9 cupped their fists and greeted him:
“Senior Brother Tan!”
No matter where—
the law of the strong remained eternal.
The title “Senior Brother Tan” was not merely a form of address—
It was recognition—recognition that shattered the long-standing prejudice against low-status disciples!
This further proved—
No matter how low one’s status, as long as one had sufficient strength, one could earn respect!
To those who greeted him, Tan Yun simply nodded and smiled calmly…
Upon entering the Permit Hall—
Tan Yun bowed slightly and handed his identity token to Duan Zhen.
“Supervisor, this disciple has come to return the token.”
“Haha! Good, very good!” Duan Zhen accepted it, his eyes full of admiration.
“Tan Yun, although I am a disciple of the 12th Elder, I admire you greatly! You killed Ye Ling and shook the Pill Line with your reputation. I look forward to your future achievements! Cultivate diligently and bring honor to our Pill Line!”
“Thank you, Supervisor, for your praise. This disciple is ashamed,” Tan Yun bowed.
“If there is nothing else, this disciple will take his leave.”
Inwardly—Tan Yun sneered coldly.
This Duan Zhen… his acting skills were truly superb!
Like a venomous snake hidden in the grass—disgusting to the extreme!
Suddenly, Duan Zhen lowered his voice, as if concerned.
“Tan Yun, you are returning to ‘Changling Immortal Mountain,’ correct?”
“If so, you must be careful. I noticed that many disciples under the 12 Elders have been watching Tower No. 666 from afar… they may intend harm on your way back!”
Upon hearing this—
Tan Yun showed a deeply grateful expression.
“Thank you for the warning, Supervisor. But it seems they will be disappointed.”
“This disciple will head directly to ‘Huangfu Fang Market City,’ and will not return to Changling Immortal Mountain.”
Duan Zhen’s eyes flashed briefly before returning to normal.
“In that case, I am relieved. I have other matters to attend to—you may go about your business.”
“This disciple takes his leave.”
Tan Yun bowed deeply before turning and walking out of the hall.
And the moment he stepped beyond the двери—
No one noticed…
The flash of ruthlessness in his eyes!
“Trying to play tricks with me? Heh! Come then—I’m waiting for you to kill me!”
Tan Yun had only 1 concern—he feared Duan Zhen would “fail to catch up.”
Thus, he did not use a low-grade flying vessel, but instead stepped onto a flying sword, soaring into the clouds, flying at a moderate pace toward the “Pill Line Mountain Gate” 60,000 li away.
“So it seems Ye Ling wasn’t lying… it really is that bastard who ordered my death!”
After flying only 500 li—
Tan Yun once again sensed a “spiritual sense” locking onto him!
Yet he remained calm, his expression relaxed as if unaware, continuing toward the mountain gate…
500 li away, within the sea of clouds—
Duan Zhen had long since removed his official robes, changing into a green cloak.
He released his spiritual sense, maintaining a fixed distance as he silently followed behind…
6 hours passed—
The setting sun burned red like blood!
Whoosh!
Tan Yun rode his flying sword out of the mountain gate, increasing his speed, heading straight toward “Huangfu Fang Market City,” 600,000 li away!
Not long after—
Duan Zhen also mounted a flying sword, erupting with full speed, tearing through the clouds like lightning!
At the same time, he took out a black cloth—
And covered his face!
With his 1st level Soul Integration Realm—
Duan Zhen’s speed reached 180,000 li per day, more than 30% faster than Tan Yun!
After Tan Yun had flown 2,000 li—
Suddenly!
Duan Zhen’s figure appeared directly above him!
His eyes filled with killing intent—as he dove down!
With a single flick of his wrist—
A 10-zhang-long sword curtain appeared soundlessly, slashing down toward Tan Yun!
Too fast to evade!
“Ahh… who are you?!” Tan Yun looked up, shouting with a panicked expression.
“You lowly trash! The one taking your life is me—die!”
Duan Zhen sneered again and again.
Suddenly—
The 10-zhang sword curtain erupted with cold, golden sword light!
Each beam—expanded to 100 zhang!
The pressure caused the air within several li to tremble violently!
“Whether I live or die—it has nothing to do with you, Duan Zhen!”
At that moment, Tan Yun suddenly burst into loud laughter, his eyes filled with arrogance.
“Duan Zhen! Taste the gift I’ve prepared for you over the past 1 month!”
“Frozen Southern Mountain Talisman—crush him completely!”
Tan Yun’s roar resounded—
The pitch-black talisman that shot out from his sleeve instantly “shattered”!
In an instant—
A massive surge of energy within a radius of 10 li erupted!
Countless beams of light surged forward, surrounding Duan Zhen!
“You bastard! How did you know it was me?!” Duan Zhen roared in shock.
He struggled desperately to break free from the massive surge—
But something even more terrifying… happened!
Rumble!
A colossal wave crashed down—
Forming a “water mountain” thousands of zhang tall!
An overwhelming pressure descended—impossible to resist!
Blood burst out from his ears, nose, and mouth—
Even his eyes bled!
He unleashed spiritual power to cover his entire body, trying to resist the crushing force from all directions—
However—
Before he could even stabilize himself!
The water mountain turned “white” in an instant!
It froze into ice!
The pressure—multiplied several times in a split second!
Crack… crack!
His cheeks… shattered!
His entire body—began to break apart!
“AHHH—NO!!!”
Duan Zhen’s agonized scream echoed—
Bones shattered, his body twisted grotesquely!
The blood he spat out—froze in midair!
The water mountain that once stood thousands of zhang tall—
Had now become a freezing “ice peak”!
And Duan Zhen—
Was “sealed” within it!
His body… barely retained any trace of human form!
Inside the transparent ice peak—
One could see the blood flowing from his ears, nose, and mouth—
Suspended motionless around his head, as if time itself had stopped!
The blood seeping from his body—
Also remained frozen in place!
From afar—
Duan Zhen’s body… resembled a “crimson flower” in full bloom!
Beautiful… yet horrifying!
And faintly—
One could still see his eyes… struggling to move,
Staring directly at Tan Yun—
Filled with… desperate pleading for mercy!
--Translated by likesnovel--