The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
“I hereby announce, in my capacity as Sect Master, that in this Four Arts Competition… the Holy Spirit Palace, with a total score of 31500 points from alchemy, weapon refining, talisman crafting, and formations, has claimed 1st place!” “The Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect has a total of 30370 points, placing 2nd!” “And Huangfu Shengzong, with only 20850 points, remains in last place!” Ru Yan Wuji refused to concede and continued in a slightly more solemn tone: “In this Four Arts Competition, our Et...
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Nangong Yuqin remained dazed for a moment, still caught in a haze of confusion, before the formation competition finally came to an end.
After reviewing all the scores, Ru Yan Wuji frowned slightly, then spoke in a clear voice that echoed across the vast Eternal Creation Field.
“The formations of the Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect have scored a total of 8000 points, taking 1st place!”
“The formations of the Holy Spirit Palace have scored 7920 points, taking 2nd place!”
“As for Huangfu Shengzong, they only managed 3590 points, placing last!”
At this point, Ru Yan Wuji let out a soft sigh before raising her voice again.
“I hereby announce, in my capacity as Sect Master, that in this Four Arts Competition… the Holy Spirit Palace, with a total score of 31500 points from alchemy, weapon refining, talisman crafting, and formations, has claimed 1st place!”
“The Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect has a total of 30370 points, placing 2nd!”
“And Huangfu Shengzong, with only 20850 points, remains in last place!”
Ru Yan Wuji refused to concede and continued in a slightly more solemn tone:
“In this Four Arts Competition, our Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect has secured 1st place in 2 categories: ‘Talisman’ and ‘Formation.’”
“The Holy Spirit Palace has claimed the championship in weapon refining.”
“And Huangfu Shengzong has taken 1st place in alchemy.”
As the announcement ended, hundreds of elders of the Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect on the high platform, along with over 2000000 disciples across the field, sighed quietly in disappointment.
Even though they had won 2 championship titles, they still ended up in 2nd place, trailing the Holy Spirit Palace by only 1130 points.
At that moment, everyone from the Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect—from disciples to elders, including Ru Yan Wuji—looked at Tan Yun with icy, hostile gazes.
In their eyes, if not for Tuoba Zhantian, the sect’s genius weapon refiner, being killed by Tan Yun, the outcome of this Four Arts Competition would have been completely different.
The Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect would have been the ultimate victor!
Tan Yun merely sneered inwardly.
‘1.5 months ago, I ordered the 2 gate-guard disciples to return within 10 days, meaning a round trip would take 20 days.’
‘By now, they must have discovered that the “Eternal Immortal Sword” disappeared 20 days ago. Judging by their speed, they should be arriving soon to report to Ru Yan Wuji…’
‘When that happens, I’d like to see just how furious that old man gets.’
While Tan Yun was deep in thought, Tantai Xuanzhong silently accepted the reality that Huangfu Shengzong had ultimately lost this Four Arts Competition.
Even so, winning the alchemy category was already his greatest consolation.
Throughout the 80 days of the competition, 3 individuals had left a deep impression on him: Tan Yun, Gongsun Ruoxi, and Huangfu Tingfeng.
Among them, Tan Yun stood out the most.
By himself, Tan Yun had turned the tide for the alchemy faction—one that was destined to lose—bringing it back to life and changing a fate that had been sealed as “defeat” for over 10000 years.
At the same time, he had shattered an iron rule: no one had successfully challenged the “top-tier Sub-Venerable-grade elixir” since the alchemy competition 50000 years ago.
Every time Tantai Xuanzhong recalled Tan Yun’s humble refusal to accept the position of Head of Internal Alchemy, his admiration for the young man grew even stronger.
Previously, he had hesitated between Tan Yun and Huangfu Tingfeng over who was more suitable to become his son-in-law.
But now… he had made his decision.
He would marry his beloved daughter to Tan Yun.
There were 2 reasons:
First—Tan Yun was a true, unparalleled genius.
Second—if Tan Yun became his son-in-law, it would greatly benefit his future, as Tan Yun’s master was a “mysterious supreme expert” who could provide immense backing.
Amid everyone’s thoughts, the happiest person at this moment was Shen Subing.
She was thinking that if the internal alchemy faction won the championship under her leadership, she would become the most outstanding Head of Internal Alchemy in the past 10000 years.
And once they returned to Huangfu Shengzong, Grand Elder Tang would immediately appoint her as the “Meritorious Elder” of the alchemy faction, and she would also receive rewards from the Sect Master…
Of course, what made her happiest was this—only by treading carefully and steadily rising in status within Huangfu Shengzong could she avenge her father… and kill Gongsun Yangchun, the head of the Shengmen Alchemy lineage!
The Four Arts Competition had officially come to an end, and the Alchemy lineage had become the highest-scoring branch among the 4 lineages of Huangfu Shengzong.
Next came the Talisman lineage, followed by the Weapon Refining lineage, and finally the Formation lineage.
As for the most resentful one… without a doubt, it was the head of the Formation lineage.
Because the results of the Four Arts Competition directly affected the struggle among the “4 Great Clans,” and this year, the Alchemy faction was finally able to stand proud… all because of the rise of a monster like Tan Yun!
“Everyone, quiet down.”
Ru Yan Wuji stood atop the high platform, signaling the crowd to silence before announcing loudly:
“The Four Arts Competition among the 3 Ancient Sects has now concluded successfully.”
“The Holy Spirit Palace has been granted 3000 seats for ‘Nascent Soul’ disciples to enter the ‘Eternal Realm’ for cultivation.”
“Our sect has received 2000 seats, and Huangfu Shengzong has received 1000 seats. A total of 6000 disciples from the 2 sects and 1 palace will enter the Eternal Realm in 160 days.”
“I hope Palace Master Zhuge and Sect Master Tantai will bring their disciples on time.”
“Additionally, as per tradition, fellow Daoists from the Holy Spirit Palace and Huangfu Shengzong may stay and visit our sect for another 10 days.”
Ru Yan Wuji glanced at Tantai Xuanzhong before adding meaningfully:
“Of course… if any sect does not wish to stay, they are free to leave as well.”
It was obvious… she was “seeing them off.”
Even without stating it directly, Tantai Xuanzhong had no intention of staying!
He knew very well that the Eternal Immortal Heaven Sect joining forces with the Holy Spirit Palace to strip Huangfu Shengzong of access to the Eternal Realm and the “God Battlefield” was nothing less than a complete fallout!
‘In this lifetime… I will make the 2 sects and 1 palace pay a devastating price for today’s humiliation!’
A beast-like roar echoed within Tantai Xuanzhong’s heart!
At that moment, Zhuge Yu glanced at Tan Yun below the stage with killing intent, then turned to Tantai Xuanzhong and said coldly:
“There are still 10 days before the life-and-death battle between Tan Yun and my disciple. If Sect Master Tantai plans to leave, it won’t be too late to wait until their fight is over.”
Tantai Xuanzhong frowned, remaining silent for a long moment before speaking slowly:
“From this moment on, Huangfu Shengzong will no longer participate in the trials of the God Battlefield.”
“As for the duel between Tan Yun and your disciple… cancel it.”
Tan Yun was the “future son-in-law” he had chosen—how could he let him risk his life?
Tantai Xuanzhong was no ordinary man. He knew that even if Tan Yun won, he would only gain the right to enter the God Battlefield within 100 years.
But he… did not want to wait those 100 years!
Moreover, after witnessing Tan Yun defeat Ru Yanchen, Zhuge Yu still arranged for Nangong Yuqin to fight in his place—it clearly showed that Nangong Yuqin was far stronger than Ru Yanchen!
Because of this, Tantai Xuanzhong decisively canceled the battle!
Zhuge Yu shot to his feet instantly, his eyes blazing with fury.
“The life-and-death duel has already been agreed upon! How can you go back on your word? In front of so many people, are you not afraid of being laughed at?”
“Laughed at?” Tantai Xuanzhong burst into laughter. “Hahaha! How ridiculous!”
Suddenly, he stood up, a chilling killing intent spreading outward as he pointed at Zhuge Yu and roared:
“50000 years ago, our 2 sects and 1 palace made an agreement that disciples of Huangfu Shengzong would be allowed to enter the Eternal Realm and the God Battlefield!”
“And now, you’ve broken that promise—blocking my disciples from entering the Holy Spirit Palace!”
“My breaking my word about Tan Yun’s duel with Nangong Yuqin… is nothing compared to your shameless betrayal!”
“And you still dare call me shameless? What a joke!”
Hearing this, Zhuge Yu was left speechless.
At that very moment, a figure shot up onto the high platform—
Tan Yun!
He cupped his fists respectfully and spoke with unwavering resolve:
“Sect Master… this disciple requests permission to fight!”
To enter the God Battlefield… and to find the remaining 11 Primordial Divine Swords—
Tan Yun… had no choice.
This battle—
Must be fought!