The Supreme Being Against Heaven

--Translated by likesnovel--

Upon hearing this, aside from **Huangfu Tingfeng**, the victor from the Talismans lineage, and **Xiao Long**, the victor from the Formation lineage—

Tan Yun, Mu Mengyi, and the other **24** participants all held their breath tightly, fully prepared to seize the identity tokens at any moment.

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The reason for “competing for the tokens” was extremely simple.

For example, if Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi managed to become part of the first **13 people** to successfully obtain tokens, it would mean… the two of them would **not have to face each other in the first round**.

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All victors from each lineage, as well as those in the initial group of **13**, were fully focused on this goal.

No one wanted to clash with disciples from the same lineage in the very first round.

Because if they did—
it meant the strongest disciples of the same lineage would eliminate each other from the start.

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At the same time, becoming one of the first **13 people** to obtain a token did not depend only on speed—it also depended on “luck.”

Because among the **26 tokens**, one belonged to oneself.

If one was unlucky,
a single wrong move meant losing all opportunities to pick again, while the remaining **13 people** would seize all other tokens.

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“Begin!”

Tantai Xuanzhong’s voice rang out like thunder across the arena.

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“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Everyone unleashed their spiritual power, covering all **26 tokens** floating in the air.

In an instant, **13 tokens** shot out from the energy flow and landed in the hands of the first **13 people**.

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The remaining **13 tokens** stayed suspended in mid-air, no longer available for selection.

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“Tan Yun, good! Ziyanyan also got a token!” Mu Mengyi said softly with a smile.

Tan Yun turned to look at Xue Ziyanyan not far away and smiled in response.

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The **13 people** who successfully obtained tokens were:

**Divine Spirit Lineage:**

* Xiang Shengtian
* Ke Xinyi
* Kang Siyuan

**Beast Spirit Lineage:**

* Lin Dong
* Chen Song

**Ancient Beast Lineage:**

* Jun Buping
* Xiao Qingxuan
* Shangguan Bingbing

**Wind–Thunder Lineage:**

* Lu Ren
* Gu Yisan

**Five Spiritual Lineage:**

* Xue Ziyanyan

**Dan (Alchemy) Lineage:**

* Tan Yun
* Mu Mengyi

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Tantai Xuanzhong spoke again:

“Next, all **13 of you** will draw your battle order.”

“When the competition begins, inject your spiritual power into your identity tokens, and you will know who your opponent is.”

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As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve lightly.

Instantly, **13 glowing light plates**, each the size of a fist, appeared above the heads of the **13 participants**.

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“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

All **13 people**, including Tan Yun, released their spiritual power and struck the light plates.

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The light trembled as numbers slowly appeared, then faded one by one.

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The battle order was determined as follows:

1. Xiang Shengtian
2. Lin Dong
3. Ke Xinyi
4. Chen Long
5. Xiao Qingxuan
6. Gu Yisan
7. Mu Mengyi
8. Xue Ziyanyan
9. Lu Ren
10. Chen Song
11. Shangguan Bingbing
12. Kang Siyuan
13. Tan Yun

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On the other side, the **13 opponents** of Xiang Shengtian were:

* Jun Buping
* Hou Ye
* Li Shizhen
* Tai Shan
* Xiao Jingkong
* Baili Longtian
* Anyang Xuan’er
* Duan Yu
* Pang Changhai
* Wu Ling
* Cheng Jinyue
* Xiao Long
* Huangfu Tingfeng

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On the jade tower, at that moment—

**Tantai Xuanzhong** turned to look at the leaders of the **9 major lineages** and said in a solemn voice:

“According to the battle order… all lineage leaders, ensure full control of the arena.”

“Disciples receive the order!”

After all **9 lineage leaders** acknowledged the command, the Divine Spirit Daoist glanced at **Xiang Shengtian** with a benevolent expression.

“Shengtian, go to **Kowlong Platform No. 2** and begin.”

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“Yes, disciple obeys!”

Xiang Shengtian cupped his hands in salute. In the next instant, his body turned into a blur and vanished through space, appearing directly on **Kowlong Platform No. 2**.

Upon arrival, he raised his identity token high with his left hand, then flicked it lightly with his right finger, sending a stream of spiritual energy into it.

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*BOOM!*

The restriction on the token was instantly released.

In the next moment, **6 characters** appeared:

**“Opponent: Hou of the Divine Spirit Lineage”**

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The Divine Spirit Daoist slightly furrowed his brows.

He did not expect the first round… would already be an internal clash within the same lineage.

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On **Platform No. 1**

**Hou Ye** let out a long sigh, a bitter smile forming on his face as he cupped his hands.

“Senior Brother Xiang… I admit defeat.”

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Xiang Shengtian returned the salute politely.

“You’re too courteous, Junior Brother Hou.”

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Hou Ye knew very well that he stood no chance of winning.

But to face the “strongest senior brother” of the same lineage in the very first round… still left him unwilling and frustrated.

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He shook his head bitterly and stepped down from the platform.

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“I declare Xiang Shengtian the winner. He advances to the next round.”

With the Divine Spirit Daoist’s announcement, Xiang Shengtian descended calmly from the platform, as if nothing had happened.

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The competition continued.

On **Platform No. 2**

**Chang Qingqing**, the current leader of the Beast Spirit lineage, stood up and said:

“Lin Dong, begin.”

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“Yes, disciple obeys!”

Lin Dong shot out from Platform No. 1 and landed on Platform No. 2 in an instant.

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He was a direct disciple of Wu Hong, and had received a clear order the night before—

“If you encounter Tan Yun… kill him without hesitation.”

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Even though Tan Yun was not his opponent this round, Lin Dong had already made up his mind.

If he got the chance in the next rounds… he would kill immediately.

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He activated his spiritual energy into his identity token.

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*BOOM!*

The restriction was lifted, revealing **7 characters**:

**“Ancient Beast Lineage: Jun Buping”**

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A wave of shock spread through the Beast Spirit disciples.

Many of them were instantly reminded of an event from **3 years ago**.

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Back then, Lin Dong had clashed with Jun Buping for rank **22** on Kowlong Platform.

That battle was brutal beyond imagination.

In the end, Lin Dong lost miserably—his bones were shattered into **72 pieces**, and he was forced to rest for **6 months** before recovering.

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And today…

the two met again!

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Old enemies on a narrow path—no need for words.

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“Hahaha! Lin Dong, what a fate we have!”

Jun Buping laughed loudly as his figure flashed onto Platform No. 2.

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“Shut your mouth! Stop pretending!”

Lin Dong flung his token aside, his eyes filled with killing intent.

“Three years ago I lost to you. Today, I will make you pay back tenfold!”

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“Today, I will break every bone in your body and send you to your death myself!”

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Three years ago, Jun Buping had shattered **72 of his bones** and left him bedridden for half a year.

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Jun Buping smirked coldly.

“A trash like you… couldn’t beat me three years ago, and you think you can now?”

“Enough talk—fight!”

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With that, a milky-white ancient aura exploded from Jun Buping’s body, spreading across the entire platform.

An ancient, primordial pressure filled the air.

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He waved his hand.

A massive ancient greatsword appeared in his right hand.

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*WHOOM—!*

On the other side, Lin Dong did not hesitate.

He unleashed his full power, activating **10x combat strength**, and released his “Starbound Battle Form.”

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In an instant, his body was covered in countless starlight fragments.

Roars of beasts echoed from within every point of light.

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“ROOOOAR—!”

—

Tens of thousands of starlight fragments converged.

They formed **10 rotating galaxies** surrounding his body in a wild, violent spiral.

—

His aura surged once again.

The entire area within a **30-meter radius** began to shake violently!