The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
They could not understand it at all— Why, after Tai Shan activated the **Blood Soul Technique** from the Beast Spirit Scripture, was he still unable to kill Tan Yun, even after so much time had passed? “Every time the Nine Dao Grand Competition is held, geniuses from the inner sects often die due to internal battles.” “If things proceed according to Tan Yun’s plan, I, Tantai Xuanzhong, within less than 200 years, will definitely be able to unify the Nine Daos into one.” “To merge all nine branch...
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After Tai Shan’s death, Tan Yun did not immediately dispel the **“Hongmeng God-Slaying Sword Formation.”**
Because if he canceled it now, he would directly expose one of his trump cards—especially since from the start of the battle until Tai Shan’s death, less than **half an incense stick of time** had passed.
Tan Yun collected Tai Shan’s storage ring. After checking inside, he found only a small amount of spirit stones and almost nothing valuable.
He kept the spirit stones, casually tossed the ring away, and then sat cross-legged on the platform to recover his spiritual energy.
…
Half an hour later.
The night deepened.
On the Panlong Peak, every gaze—from the sect master, to the top disciples of the **9 main branches**, to the elders and more than **600,000 disciples**—fell into absolute silence.
Everyone stared unblinkingly at the sword formation still covering **Longwu Platform No. 2**.
The fact that the formation had not dispersed meant only one thing—
Tan Yun… was still alive.
Tens of thousands of disciples from the Beast Soul lineage could no longer stay calm.
They could not understand it at all—
Why, after Tai Shan activated the **Blood Soul Technique** from the Beast Spirit Scripture, was he still unable to kill Tan Yun, even after so much time had passed?
At that moment, a disciple on the peak suddenly shouted loudly:
“Look! The sword formation is about to dissipate!”
And the moment his voice fell—
*BOOM!!*
The **Hongmeng God-Slaying Sword Formation** covering Longwu Platform No. 2 shattered like glass being smashed apart!
Tan Yun’s figure reappeared on the battlefield.
Before him lay Tai Shan’s corpse—both arms gone, both legs severed, his head twisted in a grotesque shape.
The disciples of the Beast Soul lineage stared at the body in utter shock and terror.
They never imagined—
Tai Shan… was really dead.
“How is this possible… someone tell me what happened!”
“Big Brother Tai Shan… didn’t he already master the Beast Spirit Scripture?!”
“Why… why is he still dead?!”
“Waaah… Big Brother Tai Shan…”
“Big Brother Tai Shan!!”
Cries and chaos erupted across the entire peak.
On the Jade Pavilion, Wu Hong stood frozen in place, his eyes locked on his disciple’s corpse for a long time, as if his soul had left his body.
After a long silence, he suddenly burst into a painful roar:
“HEAVENS!! Why do you refuse to show me mercy, Wu Hong!”
“You already took my direct disciple, my second disciple, and even my son Fei Song…”
“Why… why must you take my third disciple as well!!”
Tears streamed down his aged face.
No one could understand his pain.
Within just **2 days**, he had lost his son and **3 of his most beloved disciples**.
An ordinary man would have collapsed after the first loss.
But he… still stood.
And deep within his heart, he had already sworn—
He would find a chance… to kill Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi.
Meanwhile, the Tianmei Sect side was filled with joy.
Shen Subing, standing on the Jade Pavilion, could no longer hide the relief on her youthful face.
Earlier, when Tai Shan unleashed the Beast Soul technique, she had indeed been worried that Tan Yun might lose.
But now, seeing the final outcome, her heart finally relaxed.
“Hahaha! Excellent!” Shen Qingqiu laughed loudly in relief.
The disciples of the Danmai branch and the Spirit Herb Garden erupted into cheers.
…
On Longwu Platform No. 3.
The remaining elites from various sect branches who had advanced to Round 2 all wore extremely serious expressions.
Even figures like **Si Yu** and **Mu Mengyi** could not hide their gravity.
If they had not seen it with their own eyes, they would never have believed—
Tai Shan… had actually been killed by Tan Yun.
And in everyone’s mind, there was now only one clear thought:
If they face Tan Yun again…
They must never give him the chance to use that sword formation.
Looking down at the corpses of Tan Yun and Tai Shan, Tantai Xuanzhong did not show much sorrow. On the contrary, a faint sense of satisfaction could be seen in his eyes.
He did not deny that Tai Shan’s death was a pity. However, compared to Tan Yun, Tai Shan was still far inferior in every aspect.
With Tai Shan’s strength at the “perfect stage of the Fetal Soul Realm,” yet still being defeated and killed by Tan Yun—who was only at the “Level 9 of the Fetal Soul Realm”—anyone with a clear mind could immediately see that the gap between them was no longer a minor difference.
Shi Changqing let out a soft sigh before ordering the disciples to take away Tai Shan’s corpse.
Tan Yun descended slowly through the air and landed on “Dragon Taming Platform No. 3,” walking toward Mu Mengyi and Sizhi Yanyan.
Under the starlight, Zhong Wuxi Yaoyao stood quietly, gazing at Tan Yun. Her eyes were gentle like a spring river, filled with deep, unspoken emotion.
Tan Yun turned back. Their eyes met across the sea of people. A silent understanding passed between them—no words needed.
Everything was understood without speaking.
“Every time the Nine Dao Grand Competition is held, geniuses from the inner sects often die due to internal battles.”
“If things proceed according to Tan Yun’s plan, I, Tantai Xuanzhong, within less than 200 years, will definitely be able to unify the Nine Daos into one.”
“To merge all nine branches of the Holy Sect into a single force, preventing internal killing.”
After a moment of thought, Tantai Xuanzhong spoke again.
“All 13 contestants who advanced to Round 2 will rest tonight.”
“The next stages, from Round 2 to Round 5, will begin tomorrow at Chen Hour (07:00–09:00), until the top 2 of the Dragon Taming Rankings are decided.”
“As for the remaining contestants, they will compete for ranks 3 to 8.”
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### Advancing contestants (13 total):
* Holy Soul Lineage: Xiang Shengtian, Ke Xinyi, Kang Siyuan
* Primordial Soul Lineage: Jun Buping, Xiao Qingxuan, Shangguan Bingbing
* Wind Thunder Lineage: Lu Ren (alias “Du Chaojun”), Gu Yishan
* Five Spirits Unity Lineage: Sizhi Yanyan
* Beast Soul Lineage: Chen Song
* Sacred Rune Lineage: Huangfu Tingfeng
* Danmei Lineage: Tan Yun, Mu Mengyi
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Night fell, and the 13 survivors of Round 2 returned to their respective sects.
Their leaders and instructors brought them into soundproof formations, beginning strict and serious briefings…
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### Inside the Holy Soul Lineage soundproof formation
The Holy Soul Elder stared at Xiang Shengtian, Ke Xinyi, and Kang Siyuan kneeling before him. His wrinkled face twisted with anger.
“Do you know why I called you here?”
All three responded in unison:
“Yes, Elder!”
“Kill Tan Yun… as well as Mu Mengyi and Sizhi Yanyan!”
“Correct!” he gritted his teeth. “Tan Yun killed my great-grandson, Linghu Changkong. I have waited too long for this Nine Dao Competition!”
“Remember this—if you encounter Tan Yun, make sure he dies in the most painful way possible!”
“We obey!”
He nodded solemnly.
“And listen carefully. I have observed the strongest participants this round.”
“If you encounter Tan Yun, Mu Mengyi, Jun Buping, Xiao Qingxuan, Shangguan Bingbing, or Huangfu Tingfeng… do NOT be careless!”
“As for the others, you may not need to worry too much.”
“All three responded again.”
“We will remember!”
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### Inside the Primordial Soul Lineage soundproof formation
The Primordial Soul Elder frowned and looked at Jun Buping, Xiao Qingxuan, and Shangguan Bingbing before speaking slowly.
“Remember this—you have 6 enemies.”
“Tan Yun, Mu Mengyi, Xiang Shengtian, Huangfu Tingfeng, Ke Xinyi, and Kang Siyuan.”
“Especially Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi!”
“Tan Yun may possess an unpredictable sword formation that is far too dangerous. As for Mu Mengyi… she has already destroyed low-level flying weapons imbued with death energy twice. Even now, I still cannot fully see through her true strength.”