The Supreme Being Against Heaven

Upon hearing Tan Yun’s answer—

The elders all looked at him with admiration!

Shen Subing was no exception.

Most of the disciples—

Agreed with Tan Yun’s way of thinking.

But a small portion… thought he was “foolish.”

In their eyes—

If something could be obtained “for free,”

Why go through the trouble of earning it yourself?

Of course—

Everyone’s values were different.

There was no right… and no wrong.

“Heh… what a strong backbone!”

Shen Qingfeng praised sincerely,

Before turning to Shen Wende.

“Brother Shen, hurry and help reattach this kid’s arm!”

“Alright.”

Shen Wende stepped forward, preparing to treat him.

But Tan Yun cupped his fists respectfully.

“6th Elder, there isn’t much time before the tower opens. I need to recover my strength as quickly as possible.”

“After I enter the tower… I will handle my own healing.”

Shen Wende paused slightly, then said with concern:

“Kid… in your current state, let alone entering the tower—even standing is difficult!”

“I think you should recover first. Entering after another 3 months wouldn’t be too late!”

Tan Yun smiled bitterly.

Thinking back on the past 3 months—

Ever since entering the alchemy lineage—

His life had been filled with conflict… and battle!

“6th Elder…”

“For others… 3 months may pass in the blink of an eye.”

“But for me… these past 3 months have been exhausting.”

“I just want… to stay in the tower quietly for a while.”

Hearing this—

Shen Wende thought of Tan Yun’s many enemies,

And nodded.

“…Alright. As you wish.”

“Qingfeng and I… will be waiting to see your performance inside the tower!”

Tan Yun revealed a confident smile, despite his pale face.

“This disciple will not disappoint the two elders.”

“If there is nothing else—this disciple will begin treating his injuries.”

“Go ahead.”

Shen Wende smiled, then pulled Shen Qingfeng away from the crowd.

The two chatted and laughed softly.

Meanwhile—

Tan Yun, who had lost both arms—

Sat down immediately on the ground!

A blood-red flash appeared from the storage ring on his finger—

Whoosh!

His left arm appeared before him!

Tan Yun looked up at the crowd and spoke softly:

“Is there any senior here… with a water attribute willing to help me?”

Suddenly—

A clear, melodious female voice rang out from the crowd!

“Although I’m not water-attributed… I can still help you.”

Tan Yun frowned—

That voice… sounded familiar!

When he turned toward it—

He exclaimed in shock!

“You…?!”

“What? Am I not allowed to come?”

A light, playful laugh rang out—

A slender young woman in a flowing green dress—

Stepped out from the crowd!

She walked gracefully—

Like a proud peacock!

Her shoulders were delicate as if carved—

Her waist so slender it could be held in one hand!

Her skin was like flawless jade—

Her breath as fragrant as orchids!

Her eyes sparkled, her teeth neat and white—

Her nose elegant, her lips red like cherries!

Paired with her flowing green attire—

She was like a lotus blooming upon the water!

So beautiful it could make fish sink and geese fall!

And she carried an air of nobility… and innate arrogance!

The moment she appeared—

The crowd erupted in excitement!

“Huh? She’s so beautiful! Which junior sister is she? I’ve never seen her before!”

“Yeah! Her beauty isn’t inferior to the 13 beauties of the inner sect!”

“Who is she?”

“She’s only at Level 1 of the Nascent Soul Realm—must be a newcomer!”

“But with such low cultivation… she’s not afraid of anyone. She must have a powerful background!”

“Hmm… makes sense!”

“Hey! Looks like Senior Brother Tan knows her too!”

Whispers spread endlessly…

Amid the murmurs of admiration—

The girl in green walked straight toward Tan Yun.

But after passing Shen Subing by a few steps—

She suddenly stopped!

And her next words—

Caused the entire arena to erupt!

“Disciple Ruxue greets Master. May Master remain forever youthful and beautiful.”

Her sweet voice rang out—

This girl… was Nangong Ruxue!

At that moment—

the crowd erupted in shock!

“And she’s also the younger sister of Tan Yun’s former lover who disappeared—Nangong Yuqin!”

“What?! She’s the Chief Disciple’s disciple?!”

“But the Chief Disciple has never taken a disciple before!”

“This… how is this possible?!”

Exclamations rang out one after another!

Even Tan Yun couldn’t help but smile inwardly.

So… she was technically his “junior by lineage.”

Of course, he wasn’t unfamiliar with Nangong Ruxue.

Back when he sold items from the Demon Valley trial,

she had once argued with a male disciple—

insisting that the new disciples were not as ugly as rumored!

She had even boldly declared—

that Meng Yi and Si Yao weren’t as beautiful as her older sister!

Tan Yun thought to himself—

if she could become a disciple of Shen Subing,

then her talent must be extraordinary!

At that moment—

Shen Subing smiled faintly, holding Nangong Ruxue’s hand,

and gently addressed everyone:

“Let me introduce…”

“She is your junior—Nangong Ruxue.”

“And also the direct disciple I have just accepted.”

Hearing this—

the elders cupped their fists in unison.

“Congratulations, Chief Disciple!”

“Congratulations!”

The disciples also bowed together,

their eyes filled with envy!

And in their hearts, they all thought—

with her beauty…

sooner or later, she would surely enter the “Top 14 Beauties of the Inner Sect”!

“This junior greets all senior brothers and sisters.”

Nangong Ruxue smiled lightly.

Then she turned to Shen Subing.

“Master, I’ll go help Senior Brother Tan.”

“Mm, go ahead,” Shen Subing replied with a smile.

“Yes, Master.”

The moment she turned around—

her innate noble aura returned!

She walked lightly toward Tan Yun,

raising her brow slightly.

“Surprised to see me?”

“A little,” Tan Yun replied weakly.

“To be honest, I’m surprised too.”

“The first time I went to the arena, I saw you make a name for yourself in a single battle.”

A trace of shock flashed in her eyes—

but vanished in an instant!

She waved her slender hand—

and a chilling aura enveloped Tan Yun’s severed arms!

In an instant—

both arms were coated with a thin layer of ice!

“All set. This way, they won’t decay.”

She clapped her hands lightly and turned to leave.

“Thank you,”

Tan Yun said softly.

Then he immediately sat down cross-legged!

Closing his eyes—

he began circulating his energy, absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to recover!

At the same time—

his torn, mangled wounds—

began to heal!

At a speed visible to the naked eye!

“Look! Senior Brother Tan’s recovery ability is incredible!”

a disciple shouted!

All eyes turned toward Tan Yun—

filled with disbelief!

Except for Shen Wende and Shen Qingfeng,

who already knew—

and thus weren’t surprised!

Even Shen Subing—

who had only heard about it before—

couldn’t help but be astonished upon seeing it with her own eyes!

—

Half an hour later…

At Mount Ludao—

inside a cave—

Jiang Xia knelt before Lu Wu,

banging his head repeatedly!

“This is all my fault! I came up with the plan that led to Wu Shuang and Xiao Qian’s deaths!”

“Yes! You deserve to die!”

Lu Wu roared in fury—

kicking Jiang Xia straight out of the cave!

“Boom!”

His body slammed into the mountain peak!

Lu Wu chased after him—

and stomped down on his face!

His voice was filled with rage and hatred!

“If it weren’t for you suggesting they kill Tan Yun—would they have died?!”

“Look at what’s happened!”

“Because of you—I’ve lost my last 2 direct disciples!!!”

--Translated by likesnovel--