The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
“You may all step onto the stage now.” “Yes, Chief!” As the elders rose into the air and landed atop the dojo platform one after another, Tang Xinying suddenly frowned. Who does he think he is?” “Even if he really was a Saint-tier Grand Alchemist during the Eternal Immortal Sect competition 4 years ago, how could he possibly advance into the Saint-tier Venerable Alchemist realm in such a short time?!” “Exactly! “Tan Yun is merely a Saint-tier Grand Alchemist.” “He’s already causing enough chaos ...
--Translated by likesnovel--
At this moment, even Shen Subing’s own disciples were both furious and confused by Tan Yun’s sudden withdrawal from the competition.
None of them could understand why he would retreat at such a critical moment.
Meanwhile, the disciples under the other elders pointed toward Tan Yun while whispering among themselves, their faces filled with contempt and ridicule.
Tan Yun originally wanted to explain the situation to Shen Subing immediately.
However, after seeing the rage burning in her eyes, he silently thought to himself:
“It’s better to act first and explain later.”
On the high platform, Tang Xinying glanced at Tan Yun briefly.
Her beautiful eyes contained not only confusion… but also obvious disappointment.
Soon, she withdrew her gaze and looked toward the 39 elders below the platform.
“You may all step onto the stage now.”
“Yes, Chief!”
As the elders rose into the air and landed atop the dojo platform one after another, Tang Xinying suddenly frowned.
Because Shen Subing was still standing below the platform without moving.
In an instant, Tang Xinying understood.
Shen Subing intended to forfeit the elders’ competition.
After all, everyone knew Shen Subing was merely a lower-level Venerable Alchemist. It was simply impossible for her to refine a mid-grade Venerable Pill.
Since victory was hopeless, withdrawing was the only option left.
Tang Xinying understood this clearly.
And naturally… so did the other elders.
“Hehehe…”
Lu Yi suddenly sneered mockingly in front of everyone, despite already knowing the answer.
“Elder Shen…”
“Don’t tell me you’re planning to abstain from the competition?”
Second Elder Han Yun immediately followed with a sarcastic smile.
“That’s right.”
“You were personally appointed by the Sect Master himself. Surely your alchemy skills are extraordinary—far beyond what we ordinary elders could compare to.”
“How could you possibly not participate?”
The Third Elder also laughed coldly.
“Exactly, exactly.”
“If the great Elder Shen doesn’t participate, wouldn’t this alchemy competition lose all its excitement?”
Immediately afterward, aside from Fifth Elder Chen Shuiyue, nearly every elder present looked at Shen Subing with amusement and mockery in their eyes.
Shen Subing clenched her teeth so tightly that faint cracking sounds could be heard.
Cold sweat covered her pale and exhausted face while fury burned wildly within her chest.
At that moment, she stared fixedly at the mocking elders atop the platform, her anger already reaching the verge of explosion—
Suddenly!
A deep and domineering shout echoed across the entire dojo:
“To deal with elders like you…”
“Why would Elder Shen even need to personally take action?”
“I alone am more than enough!”
The familiar voice instantly stunned everyone present.
Shen Subing abruptly turned around—
Only to see Tan Yun bowing deeply toward her with an incomparably resolute expression.
“Elder of Merit!”
“Please allow this disciple to represent you in the competition!”
Boom!
Tan Yun’s words exploded through the crowd like a thunderbolt, instantly causing a massive uproar throughout the entire Time-Space Dojo!
More than 200,000 disciples of the Pill Cultivation lineage, along with over 300,000 disciples from the other 5 lineages who had come to watch, all erupted into chaotic discussion.
“What did he just say?!”
“Tan Yun wants to represent Elder Shen and challenge the other elders?!”
“Heh! What an arrogant fool!”
“Doesn’t he know the weakest among those elders are still mid-level Venerable Alchemists?!”
“This guy’s brain must’ve been kicked by a spirit beast!”
“He actually dares to challenge the elders? Who does he think he is?”
“Even if he really was a Saint-tier Grand Alchemist during the Eternal Immortal Sect competition 4 years ago, how could he possibly advance into the Saint-tier Venerable Alchemist realm in such a short time?!”
“Exactly! Forget 4 years—even 400 years wouldn’t be enough for most people to achieve that breakthrough!”
The crowd’s mocking laughter rose wave after wave.
However, within the sea of people, Tantai Xian’er’s expression gradually changed.
The disdain in her eyes slowly disappeared.
Instead, a trace of uncertainty appeared.
“Could he really… be a Saint-tier Venerable Alchemist?”
“Could Father actually have been telling the truth?”
Meanwhile, Shen Subing’s disciples also stared at Tan Yun in complete confusion.
In their eyes, Tan Yun had never been the type to recklessly boast.
But no matter how they thought about it, they still could not understand why a Saint-tier Grand Alchemist would dare challenge the elders directly.
This was no longer confidence.
This was simply arrogance beyond reason!
At that moment, Shen Subing suddenly recalled the words her master had spoken previously—
That she would shock everyone during this alchemy competition.
Her beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she gave Tan Yun a deep, meaningful glance.
Then she turned toward Tang Xinying atop the platform and asked solemnly:
“Chief Elder…”
“May Tan Yun represent me in the elders’ alchemy competition?”
Tang Xinying’s brows instantly furrowed in displeasure.
“Tan Yun is merely a Saint-tier Grand Alchemist.”
“He’s already causing enough chaos as it is.”
“And now even you wish to join in this nonsense?”
Before Shen Subing could answer, Lu Yi immediately sneered darkly:
“Shen Subing…”
“You clearly know you cannot refine a mid-grade Venerable Pill.”
“And yet you send a mere disciple to challenge us elders?”
“Aren’t you simply humiliating all of us?”
“Fourth Elder is absolutely right!”
Second Elder Han Yun immediately pointed a trembling, dried-up finger toward Shen Subing and shouted angrily,
“This is simply outrageous!”
Soon, aside from Chen Shuiyue, nearly every elder present began glaring coldly at Shen Subing with expressions full of hostility.
“Enough!”
Tang Xinying suddenly shouted sharply, instantly silencing the entire group of elders.
Her beautiful eyes landed on Shen Subing as she spoke in a slightly cold tone:
“Subing…”
“The Elders’ Alchemy Competition is not child’s play.”
“Although the sect rules do not explicitly forbid disciples from competing on behalf of elders…”
“As the Chief Elder, I must still consider the dignity and feelings of the other elders.”
Before Shen Subing could respond, Lu Yi suddenly stepped forward. A sinister gleam flashed through his eyes as he sneered:
“It’s not impossible for Tan Yun to participate in the elders’ competition…”
“But if he insists on joining, then there should naturally be stakes involved.”
He stared at Tan Yun coldly before continuing word by word:
“If Tan Yun loses…”
“He shall be executed for humiliating the elders.”
“But if he wins…”
“Then all honor and glory will belong entirely to Elder Shen.”
“Wouldn’t that be perfectly fair?”
The moment those words were spoken, the surrounding elders instantly understood Lu Yi’s intentions.
Clearly…
He wanted to use this opportunity to kill Tan Yun and wash away the humiliation he had suffered before!
As a result, the attitudes of the other elders immediately shifted.
One after another, they voiced their agreement with Lu Yi’s proposal.
Just as Shen Subing hesitated anxiously—
Tan Yun suddenly smiled faintly and spoke without the slightest hesitation:
“Fourth Elder…”
“Since we’re gambling, why not make the stakes bigger?”
The moment those words left his mouth, everyone’s eyes focused on him.
Tan Yun looked directly at Lu Yi with icy calmness.
“If I lose…”
“You may do whatever you wish with me.”
“But if I win…”
“You will kneel before my brother Song Hong’s grave for 3 days and 3 nights.”
“Do you dare accept?”
The entire dojo instantly fell silent.
Everyone thought Lu Yi would explode in fury after hearing such conditions.
But unexpectedly—
“Hahaha!”
Lu Yi burst into laughter instead.
“Good!”
“This elder accepts your bet!”
In his eyes, Tan Yun was already as good as dead. Naturally, he had no reason to refuse.
“Tan Yun!”
Shen Subing hurriedly stepped forward in panic.
“I know you want to defend my honor…”
“But you absolutely must not act recklessly!”
Before Tan Yun could answer, Lu Yi sneered coldly:
“Shen Subing…”
“The bet was proposed by Tan Yun himself.”
“And now that this elder has agreed, there’s no room for regret.”
“If he dares back out now…”
“I will execute him immediately for publicly mocking the elders!”
Shen Subing instantly grew even more anxious.
Helpless, she turned toward Tang Xinying with pleading eyes, hoping the Chief Elder would intervene.
But Tang Xinying merely sighed softly before shaking her head.
“Subing…”
“Since Tan Yun and Fourth Elder Lu have already established the wager…”
“It cannot be changed anymore.”
“There is no need to say anything further.”
Hearing this, Shen Subing could only look toward Tan Yun anxiously.
After a long silence, she finally bit her lip and said softly:
“I believe in you…”
“Believe in him?”
Lu Yi suddenly laughed loudly, his face full of ridicule.
“Shen Subing…”
“You should prepare yourself to collect Tan Yun’s corpse instead!”
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he deliberately revealed a smug expression.
“Oh right…”
“I almost forgot to mention this.”
“Half a month ago…”
“This elder officially advanced into the rank of Saint-tier Venerable Alchemist!”
Boom!
The moment those words were spoken, the entire audience erupted into shock!
Even the other elders revealed expressions of astonishment.
None of them had expected Lu Yi to have hidden his true capabilities this entire time!
Meanwhile, Shen Subing’s heart instantly sank to the bottom.
Her face turned pale with worry.
No matter how talented Tan Yun was, she simply could not believe that someone so young could truly possess alchemy skills capable of rivaling Lu Yi!
At this moment, nearly everyone present had already concluded the same thing in their hearts—
Tan Yun was doomed.
Meanwhile, atop the high platform, Tang Xinying looked toward Tan Yun with an extremely complicated expression.
Finally, her clear and melodious voice echoed throughout the Time-Space Dojo once more:
“The Chen Hour has arrived.”
“All elders and disciples participating in the Alchemy Competition…”
“Enter the Time-Space Star-Moon Scroll immediately!”