The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
“You mean… as long as I rebalance the two essences according to your ratio, then with my current forging skill, I’ll be able to produce *qualified* mid-grade venerable artifacts?” Tan Yun waved his hand dismissively. “All weapons and treasures of the same level that I forged… are considered up to standard!” “Are you sure?” Tan Yun smiled faintly. Tantai Xuanzhong piloted a spirit vessel, bringing Tan Yun, Tantai Qianyuan, and the others— Out of the “Huangfu Secret Realm.” Before departing— The s...
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“And what do *you* think the problem is?”
Tan Yun shook his head slightly, almost speechless.
“Senior, please enlighten this junior!” Long Aotian hurriedly bowed.
Tan Yun replied flatly:
“Remember this—the optimal ratio between your **True Flame**, Fire Essence, and Ice Essence is **2 : 3**.”
“Of course, that ratio only applies when the ‘essence cores’ are of the same level.”
“Is that so…?” Long Aotian looked dazed.
“You mean… as long as I rebalance the two essences according to your ratio, then with my current forging skill, I’ll be able to produce *qualified* mid-grade venerable artifacts?”
Tan Yun waved his hand dismissively.
“If you trust me, do as I said. If you don’t, go figure it out yourself.”
“That’s all I’ll say.”
“Senior, please don’t be angry. I’m not doubting you, it’s just—”
Before he could finish—
Tan Yun smirked slightly.
“Then let me ask you this—have you successfully forged any other mid-grade venerable artifacts or similar treasures?”
“I have!” Long Aotian answered immediately.
“All weapons and treasures of the same level that I forged… are considered up to standard!”
“Are you sure?” Tan Yun smiled faintly.
“This junior is certain!”
Long Aotian quickly took out a long saber from his storage ring and presented it with both hands.
“Senior, please inspect it.”
Tan Yun didn’t even take it. He merely glanced at the flying blade for a brief moment and waved his hand.
“That’s enough. I’m too lazy to argue with you.”
Then he asked calmly:
“Tell me honestly—you’ve stepped into the mid-grade venerable weapon-refining level for less than **50 years**, correct?”
Long Aotian’s burly body trembled violently.
“Senior… you’re incredible! How did you see through that!?”
Tan Yun let out a soft sigh.
“Sect Master Long, that blade you forged… is actually *not up to standard*. It’s defective.”
“Your judgment is wrong.”
“Hurry back to your sect and fix your True Flame. Otherwise… even if you live until the day you die, you will never forge a truly qualified mid-grade venerable artifact.”
These words—
Not only did they fail to anger Long Aotian—
They enlightened him completely.
He immediately bowed deeply.
“Hearing your words once… is better than reading **10,000 books**! I’m deeply grateful!”
“If there’s a chance in the future, please honor my Longyun Sect with a visit!”
“Mm, if I have time, I’ll go,” Tan Yun smiled. “You may return to your seat.”
“Yes, Senior!”
Long Aotian put away his halberd and leapt down from the platform, his face filled with excitement—
He could barely sit still, almost wanting to rush back to his sect immediately to fix his True Flame!
At that moment—
“Tan Yun, come here.”
Tantai Xuanzhong called out, his eyes blazing, his voice trembling slightly.
“I have something to ask you.”
Tan Yun walked over. He could already guess what the other party wanted to ask—
But he didn’t say it aloud.
After all, being *too* perceptive wasn’t always a good thing.
Tantai Xuanzhong set up another soundproof barrier, his face filled with shock.
“You’re a venerable-level weapon refiner, aren’t you? Tell me—what is your exact level?”
Tan Yun cupped his fists.
“Reporting to Sect Master… this disciple is a **Saint-tier Venerable Weapon Refiner**.”
“What!?”
Tantai Xuanzhong was utterly stunned!
“You possess Saint-tier venerable alchemy skills… and now Saint-tier venerable weapon refining as well!?”
How could he not be shocked!?
He had asked Tan Yun’s age before—
The answer was only **22 years old**!
Tan Yun bowed slightly.
And his next words—
Nearly made Tantai Xuanzhong *jump out of his seat*.
“Reporting to Sect Master… this disciple is not only a Saint-tier venerable alchemist and weapon refiner…”
“But also… a **Saint-tier Venerable Talisman Master** and a **Saint-tier Venerable Formation Master**.”
Tan Yun’s words—
Were like countless explosions detonating inside Tantai Xuanzhong’s mind!
His entire brain buzzed violently.
**4 Saint-tier disciplines—what did that mean!?**
It meant—
He alone was comparable to the heads of the **4 great cultivation arts**:
Alchemy, Weapon Refining, Formations, and Talismans.
And more importantly—
All of that… existed within **one single person**.
Tantai Xuanzhong stood frozen for a long time, unable to recover.
As for the **1,000+ sect masters** below—
Even though they couldn’t hear the conversation—
From Tantai Xuanzhong’s reaction alone…
It was already clear:
Even the master of an ancient sect—
Had been completely shaken…
By someone from his *own side*.
While the sect masters were still lost in their thoughts—
Tan Yun’s voice rang out, pulling Tantai Xuanzhong back to reality.
“Sect Master, please forgive me for concealing the fact that I did not represent the Weapon Refining, Talisman, and Formation branches during the Four Arts Competition at the Eternal Immortal Sect.”
“My master once told me… the human heart is difficult to truly understand. Some things can only be revealed to those I ‘deeply trust.’”
“The reason I have achieved what I have today… is because my master reversed time and space, personally imparting the 4 arts—weapon refining, alchemy, talisman crafting, and formation mastery—to me within that temporal realm.”
Tan Yun’s words—
Carried layers of meaning.
He was telling Tantai Xuanzhong:
“I trust you.”
And at the same time—
He was implying something even deeper:
**He had an unimaginably powerful master backing him.**
Tantai Xuanzhong took a deep breath, then nodded firmly.
“I understand. There’s no need to explain further.”
“Good… very good!”
“My Huangfu Shengzong is truly fortunate to have you!”
At that moment—
Countless thoughts surged through his mind!
He realized that once Tan Yun further refined all 4 disciplines—
And surpassed even the chief disciples of the 4 great branches—
Tan Yun would become…
**His strongest trump card!**
And this trump card—
Would be the sharpest weapon to unite the 4 great sects into one!
Having made his decision—
Tantai Xuanzhong smiled.
“Rest assured. Your secret will not be revealed to outsiders.”
“Yes, Sect Master,” Tan Yun replied respectfully.
“Alright. Continue with your duties.”
Tantai Xuanzhong sat down, watching Tan Yun’s back as he walked away.
A genuine smile appeared on his face—
In his eyes…
It was as if he were looking at **the future of Huangfu Shengzong**.
---
The night deepened, and the moonlight grew ever brighter.
For the next **5 days**—
Tan Yun answered every question from the **1,000+ sect masters** without missing a single one.
It was as if he “knew everything”—
And “there was nothing he didn’t understand.”
He left an unforgettable impression on everyone present.
---
Dawn arrived.
The sun rose in the east.
One by one, the sect masters began to take their leave.
Tantai Xuanzhong piloted a spirit vessel, bringing Tan Yun, Tantai Qianyuan, and the others—
Out of the “Huangfu Secret Realm.”
Before departing—
The sect masters made another promise:
In **2 months**, they would bring their people—
To split stone, cut timber, and lay bricks—
To jointly build **Heavenly Punishment City** at the foot of Huangfu Shengzong’s mountain—
And turn it into the **largest trading city in the Heavenly Punishment Mountain Range!**
Tantai Xuanzhong announced:
All construction efforts would be overseen by Tantai Qianyuan.
Any suggestions could be discussed directly with him.
The sect masters showed him immense respect.
Even though he referred to himself as an “old servant” before Tantai Xuanzhong—
No one could see through his cultivation level.
It was clear—
Behind that humble appearance…
Was a truly terrifying expert!
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At the sect gate—
After seeing off the sect masters—
Tantai Xuanzhong turned back and smiled at Tan Yun.
“This time, you’ve rendered a great service.”
“Go on—tell me. What reward do you want? I will grant it.”
Tan Yun cupped his fists and bowed.
“Sect Master, serving the sect is my honor. I dare not claim merit.”
“Hahaha!”
Tantai Xuanzhong laughed loudly.
“From now on, you don’t need to be modest in front of me.”
“In my eyes—your value exceeds all the chief disciples of the immortal sects combined!”
“So tell me… what reward do you want?”