The Supreme Being Against Heaven

--Translated by likesnovel--

After venting all of her emotions, Shen Subing flew back toward the Immortal Sect's Alchemy Line, her heart filled with confusion.

She had no idea how she should face Tan Yun from now on.

Should she expose his identity?

Or should she pretend that she knew nothing at all?

---

3 hours later.

Shen Subing still had not returned to the Space-Time Arena.

As soon as she approached, waves of ridicule, mockery, and scorn reached her ears.

"I have to admit it! In my entire life, I've never admired anyone more than Tan Yun!"

"Hahaha! What exactly is that guy doing? Everyone else is worried about not having enough time to refine pills, yet 50 days have already passed inside the Space-Time Star Scroll, and he's still sitting there cultivating!"

"Exactly! I'm completely speechless! After entering the Space-Time Star Scroll, he hasn't refined a single pill. Instead, he's using the opportunity to cultivate. Doesn't he feel embarrassed?"

"Embarrassed? Someone like him has no shame to begin with!"

"That's right! Completely shameless!"

"..."

At that moment, Tantai Xian'er gazed up at Tan Yun, who sat cross-legged among the stars, crazily absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Her eyes were filled with confusion.

Meanwhile, more than 300,000 disciples from the Five Elements Spirit Line, Wind and Thunder Line, Beast Spirit Line, Ancient Spirit Line, and Sacred Spirit Line continued whispering among themselves, mocking Tan Yun without restraint.

When Shen Subing landed before the crowd, the disciples restrained themselves somewhat out of respect for her.

However, they still couldn't stop talking about Tan Yun.

Shen Subing raised her head and looked toward the figure seated high in the sky.

In her eyes...

If Tan Yun truly was her Master,

then every action he took must have a reason behind it.

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At the same time.

Inside the Space-Time Star Scroll.

Tan Yun sat cross-legged upon a star.

While continuously absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, he simultaneously controlled the icy-blue Primordial Ice Flame, which stood 12 zhang tall, and ordered it to devour the Nirvana Sacred Flame.

Time passed swiftly.

In the blink of an eye, more than 10 months had gone by inside the scroll.

Tan Yun continued operating the Primordial Qi Gathering Art, endlessly absorbing spiritual energy.

Until finally...

The Nirvana Sacred Flame beside him was completely consumed!

BOOM!

The Primordial Ice Flame suddenly expanded violently.

Its height surged from 12 zhang to a colossal 20 zhang!

Its power leaped from the peak of Tier 3, broke through Early Tier 4, and advanced directly into Mid Tier 4!

At its current strength, it could instantly reduce a Mid-Grade Semi-Venerable Weapon to ashes.

The Primordial Ice Flame...

Had become Tan Yun's strongest trump card.

As for the Primordial Flame,

it remained at Early Tier 4.

At that moment,

Tan Yun abruptly opened his eyes.

With a casual wave of his hand, the gigantic Primordial Ice Flame shrank and returned to his left palm.

He knew that Tang Xinying was observing him.

Outwardly, he remained calm and composed.

But inwardly, he was overjoyed by the advancement of the Primordial Ice Flame.

At the same time,

he faintly sensed the barrier leading to the 4th Level of the Soul Refinement Realm.

Without hesitation, he calmed his mind and focused his breathing.

Then he entered full-scale cultivation once more.

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Another 3 months passed inside the Space-Time Star Scroll.

At last, Tan Yun fully sensed the barrier of the 4th Level Realm.

He began preparing to separate the 3 Souls and 7 Spirits hidden deep within his Sea of Consciousness.

They would then be fused into the 4th Primordial Soul Infant,

the critical step required for his breakthrough.

Inside his spiritual world,

Tan Yun spoke solemnly.

"Heaven Soul, Earth Soul, and Fate Soul... separate!"

"Condense into Soul Shells!"

Instantly,

deep within the Sea of Consciousness,

3 fist-sized spheres of light representing the Heaven Soul, Earth Soul, and Fate Soul emitted layers of radiant energy.

The 3 layers of light gradually solidified.

Slowly,

they became as hard as stone.

After 3 full days,

they finally transformed into white shells resembling eggshells.

Then—

Tan Yun's cold voice echoed once more.

"Soul Shells... shatter!"

"3 Souls... emerge!"

Crack! Crack! Crack!

A series of sharp cracking sounds rang out.

All 3 Soul Shells shattered simultaneously!

The next moment,

3 miniature figures of Tan Yun slowly stepped out from within the broken shells.

They were—

The Heaven Soul!

The Earth Soul!

And the Fate Soul!

The Soul Refinement process had entered the most crucial stage of the breakthrough!

"3 Souls, leave the Sea of Consciousness and merge into the Soul Infant!"

Under the control of Tan Yun's divine sense,

the Heaven Soul, Earth Soul, and Fate Soul flew out of the Sea of Consciousness and entered the Soul Pool located between his brows and chest.

They then merged one after another into the spiritual core of the 4th Primordial Soul Infant.

Tan Yun's expression turned solemn as he muttered to himself,

"7 Spirits, separate. Soul Shells, form!"

Instantly,

deep within the Sea of Consciousness,

the 7 spheres of light representing

the Heavenly Spirit,

the Spiritual Spirit,

the Vital Spirit,

the Power Spirit,

the Central Spirit,

the Essence Spirit,

and the Heroic Spirit

simultaneously released layers of radiant light.

The 7 layers of light floated silently within the Sea of Consciousness before gradually hardening like stone.

After a full 7 days,

they finally transformed into 7 pure white Soul Shells.

Crack...

Crack...

Crack...

The snow-white Soul Shells began to fracture.

Soon,

7 miniature incarnations of Tan Yun slowly stepped out from within them.

"7 Spirits, leave the Sea of Consciousness and merge into the Soul Infant!"

With a single thought from Tan Yun,

the 7 Spirits shot out of the Sea of Consciousness and flowed into the spiritual core of the 4th Primordial Soul Infant within the Soul Pool.

Afterward,

Tan Yun began controlling the 3 Souls and 7 Spirits inside the 4th Primordial Soul Infant,

guiding them to completely fuse with the Soul Infant's primary consciousness.

...

Time passed swiftly.

Inside the Space-Time Star Scroll,

another full year went by.

At last,

the 3 Souls and 7 Spirits completely merged with the spiritual consciousness of the 4th Primordial Soul Infant.

Rumble!

Suddenly,

Tan Yun's long hair fluttered wildly despite the absence of wind.

An overwhelming aura belonging to a 4th-Level Soul Refinement Realm cultivator erupted from his body.

After spending 2 years and 3 months inside the Space-Time Star Scroll,

Tan Yun had successfully broken through to the 4th Level of the Soul Refinement Realm!

However,

to prevent Tang Xinying from witnessing the cultivation process of his Primordial Hegemon Body Art,

Tan Yun did not immediately begin tempering his body.

Nor did he start refining pills.

Instead,

he calmed his mind, regulated his breathing, and continued absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Everyone knew that

the higher a cultivator's realm became,

the slower each breakthrough would be.

...

Inside the scroll,

another 3 years passed in the blink of an eye.

Suddenly—

BOOM!

Tan Yun's hair whipped violently through the air.

A powerful aura surged from his body,

causing ripples to spread through the surrounding space like waves across a lake.

Clearly...

he had broken through to the 5th Level of the Soul Refinement Realm!

From the 3rd Level to the 5th Level,

Tan Yun had spent a total of 5 years and 3 months.

Meanwhile,

only 3 years and 1 month remained in the alchemy competition!

At that moment,

an excited roar echoed from inside the Spirit Beast Pouch and entered Tan Yun's mind.

Tan Yun's eyes instantly lit up.

When he sent his spiritual sense inside to investigate,

he discovered that

the Golden Dragon Lion had grown to a length of 150 zhang!

Moreover,

it had advanced from the 3rd Growth Stage

into full adulthood!

"Excellent, big guy!"

Tan Yun said happily.

"Stay inside for now. I still have matters to deal with, so I can't let you out yet."

His voice transmitted directly into the Golden Dragon Lion's consciousness.

"ROARRR!"

The Golden Dragon Lion obediently nodded.

Then it lay down inside the Spirit Beast Pouch.

Judging by its actions,

it seemed to be communicating with the Heaven-Slaying Devil Ape.

...

Meanwhile,

outside the Space-Time Arena,

aside from Shen Subing, who stared blankly at Tan Yun as if lost in thought,

the elders, deacons, alchemy disciples, and countless spectators once again erupted into discussion.

"This is absolutely ridiculous! More than 5 years have passed, and Tan Yun still hasn't started refining pills!"

"Only 3 years remain! Forget a Supreme Venerable Pill—even a Mid-Grade Semi-Venerable Pill can't be completed in such a short time!"

"Exactly! Once another 3 years and 1 month pass, the Space-Time Scroll will close. When that happens, he's dead for sure!"

"That's right! His remaining lifespan isn't long at all!"

"..."

At that moment,

Tantai Xian'er slightly furrowed her brows.

Looking up at Tan Yun on the distant star, her eyes were filled with complicated emotions.

Although she wasn't an alchemist,

she understood one thing clearly.

If Tan Yun wanted to defeat Lu Yi,

he would have to successfully refine a Peak Supreme Venerable Pill before Lu Yi did.

However...

according to the common knowledge of every disciple within the Immortal Sect,

refining a Peak Supreme Venerable Pill required at least 8 full years.

But now...

Tan Yun only had 3 years and 1 month remaining!

How could he possibly accomplish it?

While everyone was consumed by doubt,

Tan Yun remained exceptionally calm upon his star.

Slowly,

he raised his hand.

A flame of the Primordial Fire suddenly appeared in midair.

Then,

it drifted beneath the Green Porcelain Alchemy Furnace and began burning steadily.

At long last...

Tan Yun had finally begun refining pills.