The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
Tantai Xuanzhong, his heart racing with excitement, announced loudly: “I hereby declare that in Round 3 of the first stage of the weapon-crafting competition…” “Neither the Divine Soul Immortal Palace nor the Eternal Immortal Sect gained a single additional point!” “Meanwhile, Gongsun Ruoxi of Huangfu Shengzong answered all **10 questions correctly**, earning another **600 full points**!” “After the first stage concludes…” “Huangfu Shengzong’s total score is **1510 points**, ranking 1st!” “Divin...
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Upon hearing this, Murong Shishi could not hold back her tears of excitement.
The disciple she cherished like her own daughter—Gongsun Ruoxi—had truly advanced to the level of a **Grand Weapon Master Intermediate Stage**!
Tantai Xuanzhong praised her without hesitation.
“Not bad at all! Your potential is truly limitless!”
“You even used the strength of a **Grand Weapon Master Intermediate Stage** to completely suppress your opponents in Round 2!”
He chuckled softly before continuing.
“Our Huangfu Shengzong already has Tan Yun as one great blessing… and now we have you as well. This is truly a double blessing!”
After laughing, his expression turned solemn once again.
“Round 3 of the first stage still has **10 questions** remaining. If you achieve a perfect score, you will definitely be rewarded handsomely when we return to the sect!”
Gongsun Ruoxi quickly responded with joy.
“This disciple thanks Sect Master! I will do my best!”
Tantai Xuanzhong then brought out another **10 magical artifacts**.
And as expected—
Gongsun Ruoxi did not disappoint.
She answered everything correctly once again!
Tantai Xuanzhong, his heart racing with excitement, announced loudly:
“I hereby declare that in Round 3 of the first stage of the weapon-crafting competition…”
“Neither the Divine Soul Immortal Palace nor the Eternal Immortal Sect gained a single additional point!”
“Meanwhile, Gongsun Ruoxi of Huangfu Shengzong answered all **10 questions correctly**, earning another **600 full points**!”
“After the first stage concludes…”
“Huangfu Shengzong’s total score is **1510 points**, ranking 1st!”
“Divine Soul Immortal Palace has **830 points**, ranking 2nd!”
“Eternal Immortal Sect has **780 points**, ranking last!”
When he said the words “ranking last,” he deliberately emphasized them.
“Hmph!”
Ru Yan Wuji stood up from his seat, took a deep breath, and announced the rules for Round 2.
The second round was divided into **2 parts**.
Similar to before, but this time each faction had to send **50 disciples** to test their ability to identify the **main materials** and properties of high-level weapon refinement.
“Main materials” referred to the core components used to forge the weapon’s blade or structure.
Each correct answer was worth **20 points**, and each wrong answer deducted **20 points**, just like the alchemy competition earlier.
Tan Yun immediately understood—
Huangfu Shengzong would definitely lose this round.
From the first round of the weapon-crafting competition, he had already seen that the inner sect’s weapon-crafting standards of Huangfu Shengzong were far inferior to both the Eternal Immortal Sect and the Divine Soul Immortal Palace.
In the previous round, out of **50 disciples**, only **16** from Huangfu Shengzong could correctly identify the properties of the weapons.
And now, the difficulty had increased significantly—
It was no longer just identifying properties, but identifying the **core forging materials** of the weapon.
The difficulty had multiplied several times over.
And as expected—
Soon, Tantai Xuanzhong took out a blood-red peak-grade flying sword and let the Divine Soul Immortal Palace answer.
Results—
Out of **50 disciples**, **43 answered correctly**, earning **860 points**.
**7 wrong answers** deducted **140 points**.
Round score = **720 points**
Adding the previous **830 points**, total became **1550 points**.
Next, Zhuge Yu took out a cyan peak-grade flying sword for the Eternal Immortal Sect.
Results—
**40 correct answers** earned **800 points**.
**10 wrong answers** deducted **200 points**.
Round score = **600 points**
Adding previous **780 points**, total became **1380 points**.
When it came to Huangfu Shengzong—
The result was even more tragic.
A green flying sword was brought out for identification.
Out of **50 disciples**, only **14**, including Gongsun Ruoxi and Wang Lun, answered correctly.
They gained only **280 points**.
But **36 wrong answers** resulted in a deduction of **720 points**.
Final score for the round—
Huangfu Shengzong was left with only **790 points**.
When the second round of the weapon refinement competition ended, the final standings were announced clearly.
The rankings were as follows:
**Divine Soul Immortal Palace** took first place with **2,350 points**.
**Eternal Immortal Sect** came in second with **1,880 points**.
And **Huangfu Shengzong** remained in last place with only **1,090 points**.
Seeing this result, Tan Yun closed his eyes slightly. He could already foresee the future—
In the next rounds, whether it was the “weapon selection phase” or the final “individual weapon crafting competition,” the gap between Huangfu Shengzong and the other two sects would only continue to widen, beyond any chance of recovery.
And everything unfolded exactly as he had expected.
——
Half an hour later, in the second round of the “Weapon Selection” phase.
Li Guiyi of the Divine Soul Immortal Palace displayed flawless skill as a High-Level Grand Weapon Master.
He successfully challenged a high-tier magical weapon from **Cabinet No. 3, Row 7** on the “Wall of Honored Weapons.”
Not only that, he accurately identified the properties and core refining materials without a single mistake.
This earned the Divine Soul Immortal Palace an additional **800 points**.
——
On the other side, Gongsun Ruoxi, already at the Intermediate Grand Weapon Master level, did not disappoint.
She challenged a mid-tier flying sword, **No. 78, Row 6**, on the “Sacred Weapon Wall,” and succeeded brilliantly.
This added **500 points** to Huangfu Shengzong.
——
As for Yao Xin of the Eternal Immortal Sect, she performed steadily at the level of an Intermediate Grand Weapon Master.
She successfully challenged weapon **No. 159, Row 5**, a low-grade Xuan bracelet.
This brought the Eternal Immortal Sect an additional **300 points**.
——
After the two rounds of weapon selection were completed, the total scores were officially summarized:
**Divine Soul Immortal Palace** led overwhelmingly with **2,350 points**.
**Eternal Immortal Sect** followed in second place with **1,880 points**.
And **Huangfu Shengzong** remained last with **1,090 points**.
——
Tantai Xuanzhong could only smile bitterly, though he quickly accepted reality.
He already knew from the beginning that in the final round of weapon refinement—where each sect would send **50 disciples** to compete in individual forging—the Huangfu Shengzong had almost no chance of turning the situation around.
The only thing that still gave him some comfort was that—
they had already secured a decisive victory in the alchemy competition.
——
Just as Ru Yan Wuji was about to announce the final round, a sharp glint flashed through Tan Yun’s eyes.
He stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Tantai Xuanzhong.
“Sect Master, yesterday while recovering on the mountain, I accidentally left a jade family heirloom in my room.”
“I request permission to return and retrieve it.”
This was nothing more than an excuse.
In truth, there was no such “jade family heirloom” at all.
His real purpose was only one—
to leave and secretly retrieve **Huo Wu**.
That sword was his former **Heavenly Flame Divine Sword**, his weapon from a past life.
And now… it had been rebranded by the Eternal Immortal Sect as the **Eternal Divine Sword**.
He knew very well—
there were still **70 days** left before the end of the Four Arts Tournament.
This was the best possible time to act.
——
Hearing this, Tantai Xuanzhong immediately felt a hint of concern.
He still remembered the conflict between Tan Yun and Ru Yan Wuji.
“Subing, go with him,” he said.
Before Shen Subing could respond, Ru Yan Wuji spoke with a forced smile.
“Rest assured. If I wanted him dead, I would kill him openly. There is no need for underhanded methods.”
If she knew that Tan Yun’s true intention was to seize the Eternal Divine Sword right now, she would not just be angry—she would explode on the spot.
Tan Yun smiled faintly and added calmly,
“Yes. I am here for the competition. If I were to die under unclear circumstances, your sect would carry infamy forever.”
Under Ru Yan Wuji’s murderous gaze, he bowed again.
“I will return shortly. There is no need for an escort. I am no longer a child.”
“Go. Be careful,” Tantai Xuanzhong said briefly.
“Disciple accepts the order.”
With that, Tan Yun stepped onto his flying sword and soared into the sky.
At the edge of the field, Zhong Wu Shiyao had initially wanted to follow him—but seeing her master Murong Shishi looking pale and exhausted from the competition, she hesitated.
In the end, she could only stand there silently, watching Tan Yun’s figure fade into the distance… until it disappeared beyond the horizon.