The Supreme Being Against Heaven

--Translated by likesnovel--

Huangfu Shengzong, one of the lineages under the Immortal Soul Sect, was hidden deep within a secluded immortal valley overflowing with blooming flowers. Wisps of clouds drifted lazily through the air while dense spiritual energy lingered like mist. Though it was not a true celestial realm, its beauty far surpassed any mortal paradise.

At that moment, a young man was carefully tending to the flowers and spirit herbs within the valley.

His long black hair was tied loosely with a white ribbon, and he wore a snow-white silk robe that fluttered gently in the breeze. Around his slender waist hung a priceless jade pendant, partially concealed beneath a layer of soft gauze. His brows were sharp and elegant, stretching toward his temples, while his nose stood tall and straight above fair, flawless skin.

Most captivating of all were his eyes. Clear and pure, they seemed filled with the spirit of heaven and earth itself, yet beneath that clarity hid an unfathomable depth.

He was, without question, a breathtakingly beautiful young man dressed in white.

Buzz—

Suddenly, the space above the immortal valley trembled slightly. The white-robed youth immediately realized that someone had activated a barrier to prevent outsiders from peeking inside.

Whoosh!

In the next instant, Tantai Xuanzhong appeared within the valley. The moment he saw the dazzling young man, he frowned helplessly.

“Xian’er, why are you dressed like this again?” he asked with displeasure. “You’re clearly a girl, yet you insist on wearing men’s clothes all the time.”

The white-robed youth chuckled softly.

“Father, I think it’s fun.”

She blinked mischievously before adding, “And don’t call me Xian’er anymore. Right now, my name is Tantai Yu. You should call me Yu’er.”

As she spoke, Tantai Xian’er stepped forward and wrapped herself around Tantai Xuanzhong’s arm, acting spoiled like a little girl.

“Alright, alright. I truly can’t do anything about you.”

Tantai Xuanzhong shook his head with a helpless smile, his eyes full of affection.

“Father, let me tell you something interesting!” Tantai Xian’er grinned proudly. “Ever since I entered the Immortal Sect, I’ve been disguising myself as a man. Thanks to the secret disguise techniques of the Tantai Clan, nobody has discovered my identity yet.”

She raised her chin smugly.

“Even my master—the Chief of the Holy Soul lineage—still thinks I’m a man!”

“Incredible. Truly incredible.” Tantai Xuanzhong laughed warmly.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, Tantai Xian’er pouted.

“Oh right, why did you come here today? Didn’t I already tell you not to visit me too often? Nobody in the Holy Sect knows I’m your daughter. If my identity gets exposed, it’ll be so embarrassing!”

The smile on Tantai Xuanzhong’s face gradually disappeared, replaced by a solemn expression.

“I came today because there are two important matters I need to tell you.”

“Come. Let’s speak inside.”

The two entered a pavilion located deep within the immortal valley. Once seated, Tantai Xian’er looked at her father curiously.

“Father, you look unusually serious. What happened?”

Tantai Xuanzhong’s voice turned cold.

“Your master is a spy.”

The moment those words fell, the playful smile on Tantai Xian’er’s face vanished instantly. A chilling light flickered within her beautiful eyes.

“I understand,” she replied calmly. “I know what I should do from now on.”

“Good.”

Only then did Tantai Xuanzhong smile faintly again.

“Xian’er, tell me… do you currently have someone you like?”

The coldness in Tantai Xian’er’s eyes faded away as she laughed sweetly.

“Father, I haven’t met any man capable of capturing my heart yet. Why are you suddenly asking about this?”

Tantai Xuanzhong smiled meaningfully.

“Because I’ve already chosen a husband for you.”

“He’s a few years older than you, but he’s an exceptional young man. I plan to select an auspicious day and arrange your marriage.”

Tantai Xian’er’s body trembled slightly, her smile freezing in place.

“Who is he?” she asked softly. “For Father to praise him so highly, he must be extraordinary.”

“Tan Yun.”

The moment Tantai Xuanzhong spoke that name, admiration unconsciously appeared in his eyes.

“You mention him often in front of me,” Tantai Xian’er frowned lightly. “But… wasn’t he already dead?”

“Xian’er, he isn’t dead.”

Tantai Xuanzhong smiled.

“He returned alive from the Eternal Land.”

As if recalling something amusing, he added,

“Oh, that’s right. Your grandfather saw Tan Yun from afar earlier today. After only one glance, he already declared that Tan Yun is the grandson-in-law he has chosen for our Tantai Clan.”

“Is that so?”

Tantai Xian’er’s expression remained calm, as though the matter had nothing to do with her at all.

“I’m actually curious now,” she said lightly. “What exactly is so special about this Tan Yun that both you and Grandfather value him so highly?”

In the past, Tantai Xuanzhong had mentioned Tan Yun many times in front of her, praising him endlessly. Yet she had never once bothered asking about him in detail.

Hearing her question, Tantai Xuanzhong slowly began recounting everything about Tan Yun—from the moment he entered the outer sect, all the way until he rose through the ranks of the Immortal Sect.

The more she listened, the more surprised Tantai Xian’er became.

But even after hearing all of it, she still shook her head firmly.

“Father, I have no intention of getting married right now.”

Her tone was resolute.

“So I refuse this marriage.”

“You refuse?”

Tantai Xuanzhong frowned deeply, his voice instantly turning stern.

“No. Absolutely not!”

“I have already decided that one year from now, the two of you will be married!”

Thump!

Without hesitation, Tantai Xian’er suddenly knelt before him.

“Father!”

Her voice trembled with determination.

“No matter how outstanding Tan Yun may be, I have absolutely no feelings for him. How can you ask me to marry someone I don’t even love?”

“Please… don’t force your daughter into this.”

“I will never agree!”

“You—!”

Before Tantai Xuanzhong could finish speaking, Tantai Xian’er interrupted him again.

“Father, it’s not like your daughter knows nothing about Tan Yun.”

“Everyone already knows that he has 2 fiancées—Zhong Wushiyao and Mu Mengji!”

Her eyes reddened slightly as she continued,

“You always say you love your daughter the most, so how could you bear to let me share a husband with other women?”

“Isn’t that no different from pushing your own daughter into a pit of fire?”

Hearing this, Tantai Xuanzhong sighed helplessly.

He personally helped Tantai Xian’er to her feet before speaking earnestly,

“Daughter, before your mother passed away, she entrusted you to me. You are the person your father treasures most in this world.”

“How could I possibly harm you?”

He paused before continuing gently,

“And don’t worry. Your father will personally speak with Tan Yun. When the time comes, you will be the main wife, while Mengji and Wushiyao will become secondary wives. Wouldn’t that solve everything?”

The moment those words fell, tears instantly welled up in Tantai Xian’er’s eyes.

“Father… you still don’t understand me at all.”

“I don’t care whether I become the main wife or the secondary wife.”

“What matters is that I don’t love him!”

“How can I marry someone I have no feelings for?”

“And even if… even if one day I truly fall in love with someone…”

Her voice became softer, yet firmer than before.

“I could never accept the man I love having other women by his side.”

“So, Father… I absolutely refuse!”

The moment those words left her mouth, Tantai Xuanzhong’s expression darkened completely.

“Your father has spoiled you too much since childhood!” he shouted angrily. “But this time, whether you agree or not, you must marry him!”

“You are my only daughter. Would I ever hurt you?”

Tears streamed down Tantai Xian’er’s face as she stubbornly replied,

“Your daughter still refuses!”

“You… you unfilial girl!”

Tantai Xuanzhong trembled with rage.

“You truly wish to anger your father to death?!”

His furious roar echoed throughout the pavilion.

“Do you even know what kind of monster Tan Yun is?!”

“With only the strength of the 3rd Level Soul Refining Realm, he slaughtered 89 opponents at the 7th to 9th Levels of the Soul Refining Realm!”

“Tell me—who under the heavens can achieve such a terrifying leap in battle power?!”

“And that’s not all!”

“At such a young age, he has already become a Saint-tier Venerable Alchemist, a Saint-tier Venerable Weapon Master, a Saint-tier Venerable Array Master, and a Saint-tier Venerable Talisman Master!”

“Tell me again—who in this entire world can compare to him?!”

“Do you understand what those 4 Saint-tier titles represent?”

“Forget the Huangfu Holy Sect—even the strongest powers in the world would desperately try to recruit him!”

“With talent monstrous enough to defy the heavens themselves, he has an extremely high chance of ascending to the Heavenly Dao in the future!”

Tantai Xuanzhong pointed at Tantai Xian’er as he spoke furiously, his chest heaving violently.

“If you refuse to marry a man like him, then who exactly do you intend to marry?!”

“You truly intend to anger your father to death!”

This time, even Tantai Xian’er was completely stunned.

Her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief after hearing about Tan Yun’s 4 Saint-tier identities.

For a brief moment, even her breathing stopped.

But after regaining her composure, she still bit her lip and shook her head.

“Even so… your daughter still cannot agree—”

Before she could finish speaking, her expression suddenly changed drastically.

“Father!”

She hurried forward in panic.

Tantai Xuanzhong’s face had turned deathly pale. His entire body trembled violently as though the rage had triggered an old injury.

“Father, what’s wrong? Don’t scare your daughter!”

Tantai Xian’er immediately supported him, tears pouring down uncontrollably.

“Father… please don’t be angry anymore…”

“I promise you!”

“I’ll try to get to know him first, alright?”

“If Tan Yun truly is as outstanding as you say…”

“And if… if I really do fall for him someday…”

Then, lowering her head helplessly, she whispered softly,

“I’ll agree to marry him… just as Father wishes.”