The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
“And that herb with an age of 1,800 years…” “If you peel off its outer layer, you will find 18 layers of vine core.” “These 18 layers are all Earth-attribute within the Five Elements.” Tantai Xuanzhong and Tang Xinying’s eyes suddenly lit up. Tan Yun continued without stopping: “And within those 18 layers, there are 18 drops of medicinal essence.” “One drop forms for every 100 years of growth.” “These 18 drops… are Fire-attribute.” “And they are the main ingredient in several high-grade pills.” ...
Tan Yun’s words caused the entire arena to erupt instantly!
The crowd of over 2,000,000 people burst into uncontrollable uproar.
Yanyan Wuji and the hundreds of elders from the Eternal Immortal Sect all looked at Tan Yun with mixed expressions.
Some shook their heads.
Some laughed in mockery.
Some snorted coldly.
The four elders of the Divine Soul Immortal Palace, along with their disciples, showed no difference in reaction.
Every gaze was filled with disbelief.
In contrast—
The core disciples of the three main branches of the Huangfu Shengzong remained silent.
But deep inside, they were secretly pleased.
They almost hoped Tan Yun would fail.
Because if he truly failed—
their alchemy lineage would lose all the points.
And at the same time, all major sects reached the same conclusion:
Tan Yun had become arrogant beyond his understanding of his own level.
At that moment—
Zhuge Yu was about to accept the bet.
“Very well… I—”
But before she could finish—
A voice suddenly interrupted her.
“Wait!”
It was Tantai Xuanzhong.
His voice was low and heavy, pressing down on the entire arena.
He stared at Tan Yun for a moment before speaking slowly:
“Tan Yun… the points of this competition are extremely important.”
“If you act recklessly, even I, as the sect master, must evaluate your previous performance carefully.”
“But you must understand—every single point is earned through great difficulty.”
Tang Xinying immediately nodded.
“Tan Yun… don’t be too reckless.”
But at that moment—
Shen Subing slowly stood up.
She glanced at Tan Yun and said calmly:
“I support him.”
“I believe he can not only create miracles in combat… but also in the Dao of herbs.”
Tan Yun cupped his hands.
“Thank you, Head Disciple, for your trust.”
He said firmly:
“I confirm—I can do it.”
Tantai Xuanzhong fell silent for a moment, then sighed.
“Forget it.”
“If it’s you… then try it.”
Zhuge Yu let out a cold snort.
“Good.”
“Then I would also like to hear how you intend to ‘revive a dead medicinal herb name.’”
Tan Yun smiled faintly.
“The herb you used earlier in the test…”
“Is in fact the Hidden Serpent Grass.”
“But in ancient times… it was called the Azure Dragon Vine.”
Zhuge Yu immediately laughed.
“You think just by making up strange names, everyone will believe you?”
“Nonsense!”
Tan Yun ignored her reaction.
He continued calmly:
“Its shape resembles a serpent, so it was once called ‘Spirit Serpent Vine.’”
“Later on, young Azure Dragons were fond of consuming it, so its name was changed to ‘Azure Dragon Vine.’”
At these words, the entire arena fell slightly quieter.
“And that herb with an age of 1,800 years…”
“If you peel off its outer layer, you will find 18 layers of vine core.”
“These 18 layers are all Earth-attribute within the Five Elements.”
Tantai Xuanzhong and Tang Xinying’s eyes suddenly lit up.
Because what Tan Yun said—
Was mostly correct.
Tan Yun continued without stopping:
“And within those 18 layers, there are 18 drops of medicinal essence.”
“One drop forms for every 100 years of growth.”
“These 18 drops… are Fire-attribute.”
“And they are the main ingredient in several high-grade pills.”
The entire arena once again fell into a deep, shaking silence…
Zhuge Yu suddenly shouted, her expression ice-cold.
“Absurd!”
“At most, the Hidden Serpent Grass is merely a material used to refine a ‘high-grade quasi-martial pill’!”
“This is basic knowledge for any alchemist! How could it possibly be used to refine a ‘high-level martial sovereign pill’!”
She paused briefly, then continued in an even colder tone.
“Moreover… those 18 drops of essence have no properties whatsoever!”
“Yet you claim they are Fire-attribute? This is pure fabrication!”
Hundreds of elders from all three ancient sects nodded in agreement.
Their expressions all carried the same conclusion—impossible.
However, Tan Yun merely smiled faintly and spoke without the slightest concern.
“The knowledge of Palace Master Zhuge is truly shallow.”
“But I see no need to argue with such ignorance.”
The words caused the entire arena to fall silent instantly.
Tan Yun turned forward.
“If you don’t believe me… then bring out the Hidden Serpent Grass again.”
“I will prove it to everyone myself.”
Zhuge Yu snorted coldly.
“Hmph!”
She flicked her right hand.
“Take it!”
A serpent-like medicinal herb about 1 chi (≈30 cm) long flew straight toward Tan Yun.
Tan Yun caught it and smiled faintly.
“Since this is a verification… then this herb will have to be destroyed.”
“Palace Master… you won’t object, will you?”
“If you can prove that those 18 drops are Fire-attribute…”
“Then I will admit it is the Azure Dragon Vine.”
Zhuge Yu paused slightly, her eyes turning even colder.
“But if you fail to prove it…”
“I will settle the account with you for destroying my herb and slandering my reputation!”
Tan Yun chuckled softly and lifted the herb into the air with spiritual energy.
“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”
Dozens of sharp wind-blades formed from condensed spiritual energy sliced through the outer shell of the herb in an instant.
In the blink of an eye—
Only 18 drops of pale blue liquid remained, floating in midair.
Everyone in the arena was stunned.
Because in their understanding, these drops were completely propertyless.
There was no way they could be Fire-attribute.
Tan Yun looked toward the elders and cupped his hands slightly.
“Who among you possesses ‘Life-Origin Flame’? Please assist me.”
“I’ll do it!”
An aged voice rang out.
A figure appeared instantly on the stage—Elder Wen Ning.
He was a Grand Elder of the alchemy lineage of the Eternal Immortal Sect.
A “High-level Divine Alchemist.”
“Young man, what do you need me to do?”
Tan Yun replied calmly.
“Release your Life-Origin Flame to its maximum.”
“Very well.”
Wen Ning opened his mouth.
A massive blue flame erupted into the sky, reaching over 100 zhang (≈300 meters).
The heat wave instantly spread across the entire arena.
Even though it was controlled, if mismanaged, all participants on stage could be reduced to ash in an instant.
“Go!”
Tan Yun flicked his hand.
The 18 drops of blue liquid were sent directly into the flame.
At that moment—
Everyone held their breath.
“What… is this?”
Wen Ning’s eyes widened.
The 18 drops were not burned away.
Instead, they slowly changed from blue → light red.
After a few breaths—
They turned into a deep red color, like blood itself.
“Impossible…”
Wen Ning exclaimed in a trembling voice.
“It… it really is Fire-attribute!”
He quickly withdrew the flame and retrieved the liquid.
The moment he touched it—
His expression changed drastically.
“There… there is real Fire essence inside!”
Wen Ning immediately turned toward Tan Yun, his eyes filled with shock and excitement.
“Young man… do you know what these 18 drops are used for?”
The entire arena fell into complete silence.
All eyes locked onto Tan Yun.
At that moment—
Zhuge Yu’s face turned pale.
Because she already understood—
Tan Yun… was not wrong.
The entire arena was plunged into absolute shock…
--Translated by likesnovel--