The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
“Whoosh—!” Amid the roaring wind, Tan Yun turned to Tantai Xuanzhong, who was carrying him through the sky, and asked respectfully, “Sect Master… where are you taking me?” Before he could even finish— In a single breath, they had already crossed a distance of over **800 li**, appearing above Huangfu Fang City. You remember it well.” He continued: “I have already followed your plan—lowering my status and inviting sect masters from **Tier 3 to Tier 1** sects across the central region of the Heaven...
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At the summit of Panlong Giant Peak, countless eyes followed Tan Yun’s figure as it disappeared into the sea of clouds. A mix of shock, admiration, envy, and disbelief spread through the crowd.
“Whoosh—!”
Amid the roaring wind, Tan Yun turned to Tantai Xuanzhong, who was carrying him through the sky, and asked respectfully,
“Sect Master… where are you taking me?”
Before he could even finish—
In a single breath, they had already crossed a distance of over **800 li**, appearing above Huangfu Fang City.
An invisible force lifted Tan Yun into the air.
With a casual flick of his wrist, Tantai Xuanzhong produced a white robe and tossed it to him.
“Take off your servant’s robe. Put this on first. I’ll tell you what to do next.”
“Yes, Sect Master.”
After changing into the white robe, Tan Yun’s entire demeanor transformed—elegant, composed, and naturally imposing.
Tantai Xuanzhong nodded in satisfaction.
“Mm. Clothes really do make the man. You’re quite a fine-looking young man.”
“Thank you for your praise, Sect Master,” Tan Yun replied calmly—neither humble nor arrogant.
Tantai Xuanzhong smiled faintly.
“I brought you here today for **2 reasons**.”
“First—to broaden your horizons.”
“Second—to see whether you have the ability to manage.”
His tone turned serious.
“Perform well today. Do not make a single mistake.”
Though puzzled, Tan Yun immediately bowed.
“This disciple obeys. May I ask what exactly I am being tested on?”
Tantai Xuanzhong looked at him with clear appreciation.
“Do you still remember the **48-character strategy** you mentioned on our way back from the Eternal Immortal Sect?”
“If you do, recite it.”
“Yes, Sect Master.”
Without hesitation, Tan Yun spoke fluently:
“Endure burdens, lower status,
Distribute resources, strengthen the sect.
Establish **9 lineages**, unify the holy sect,
Share benefits, absorb spirit stones.
Offer to holy arrays, increase strength,
Destroy eternity, conquer the War God Palace.
Unleash heavenly might, suppress all heroes,
Pacify the world, bring lasting peace.”
Tantai Xuanzhong nodded.
“Good. You remember it well.”
He continued:
“I have already followed your plan—lowering my status and inviting sect masters from **Tier 3 to Tier 1** sects across the central region of the Heavenly Punishment Mountains to gather at Huangfu Shengxing.”
“And from this point onward…”
His gaze locked onto Tan Yun.
“All negotiation details—I leave to you.”
He paused briefly.
“Don’t worry if you say something wrong. I’ll back you up.”
The meaning was unmistakable—
He was **grooming Tan Yun**.
Tan Yun understood immediately.
Without authority, one could never gain access to greater cultivation resources in the future.
He bowed deeply.
“Thank you for your trust, Sect Master. This disciple will do everything in his power.”
“Mm.”
Tantai Xuanzhong nodded, then added in a low voice:
“Right now, many people want you dead.”
“Even as Sect Master, I cannot protect you at all times.”
“So what happens today—must not be revealed. Do you understand?”
“This disciple understands.”
“Good.”
He handed over a jade slip.
“These are the negotiation details I prepared based on your strategy.”
“Memorize everything.”
Tan Yun received it respectfully and sent his spiritual sense inside—
Inside were **tens of thousands of words**, densely packed with strategies, conditions, and step-by-step negotiation tactics.
His eyes sharpened instantly.
This was no ordinary task.
This was war—
Not fought with blades…
but at the negotiation table.
After memorizing everything, Tan Yun frowned slightly, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
Tantai Xuanzhong chuckled softly and said,
“Are you feeling a bit pressured, facing thousands of sect masters and having to think through all the negotiation details on the spot?”
“It’s fine. It’s normal to feel a little nervous the first time you witness such a grand stage.”
Tan Yun wrinkled his nose slightly before speaking respectfully,
“Sect Master, I have something I wish to say, but I’m not sure if I should.”
“Speak freely,” Tantai Xuanzhong replied, a hint of curiosity in his voice.
“Sect Master, from the plan you’ve laid out, it’s clear that you possess great vision and exceptional ability, and you already have a complete strategy in mind… however…”
Tan Yun spoke honestly,
“However, I have a slightly different perspective, which may make the negotiations more effective.”
Upon hearing this, Tantai Xuanzhong immediately understood—Tan Yun was implying that his plan had flaws!
He did not argue, but instead asked,
“Then in your opinion, according to your plan, what are the chances of making those sect masters willingly follow our arrangements every step of the way?”
“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the success rate is 100%,” Tan Yun replied without hesitation.
“10%?” Tantai Xuanzhong was momentarily stunned.
His own plan had an 80% success rate, yet Tan Yun claimed only 10%!
“In that case, I’m quite looking forward to it,” Tantai Xuanzhong said with a faint smile.
“Tan Yun, I’ll entrust this matter to you. Don’t disappoint me.”
“This disciple will do his utmost to share the Sect Master’s burdens.”
“Good! Remember, you are now the envoy of our sect in charge of this matter!”
With that, Tantai Xuanzhong took Tan Yun and descended from the sky, heading toward Huangfu Fang City. In the blink of an eye, they appeared inside the residence of **Huangfu Shengxing**...
Huangfu Shengxing was the largest auction house in Huangfu Fang City, and Tan Yun was already very familiar with it.
At this moment, the first-floor hall was filled with dozens of rows of seats. Every table was laden with fine wine and exquisite delicacies.
On the former auction platform, a main seat had been placed, and Tantai Qianyuan stood beside it.
This was the very same old man who had previously gone to Panlong Giant Peak and referred to himself as a “humble servant” before Tantai Xuanzhong.
The hall was packed to the brim.
Among them were:
* Over **100** leaders of first-rate cultivation sects
* Over **500** leaders of second-rate cultivation sects
* Over **600** leaders of third-rate cultivation sects
There were beautiful young women, handsome and extraordinary young men, strong middle-aged men, elegant older women, as well as elders in their **60s** who still appeared vigorous and full of life.
These sects specialized in various fields—
some in alchemy,
some in weapon forging,
others in talismans and formations,
and even some in secret arts such as puppetry and corpse manipulation.
Yet at this moment, none of the thousands of sect masters had any interest in the fine wine or food before them.
Their expressions varied, and they whispered among themselves:
“Everyone… more than half a month ago, we received an invitation from Sect Master Tantai out of nowhere. But the invitation didn’t state any purpose at all. What do you think he intends to do?”
“Could it be that he wants to annex us?”
“That’s possible! But as a sect master, I swear I will never submit! The Huangfu Holy Sect would never dare covet my Heavenly Mystery Pavilion!”
“That’s right! My Feathered Ascension Pill Sect will never become a subordinate of the Huangfu Holy Sect!”
“Everyone, don’t be afraid! As long as we stand united, I refuse to believe the Huangfu Holy Sect can do anything to us!”
“Exactly! If anyone dares lay a hand on our sect, we will fight to the death! We live for honor and will never bow or compromise!”
“That’s right! As long as we are united, our dignity will remain unshaken!”
“…”