The Supreme Being Against Heaven

“I understand.”

Tan Yun answered truthfully.

“I know very well the background of Linghu Changfeng. When I mentioned him, I did not intend for you to seek justice for me, Grand Elder. I only wished to inform you. These matters… I can handle them myself.”

“Sigh… saying this out loud is rather embarrassing.”

Shen Qingqiu let out a long sigh.

“Even though I am the Grand Elder of the Outer Sect, sometimes I can only turn a blind eye to certain disciples who violate the sect rules and deserve severe punishment.”

“Well then, let’s not talk about these troublesome matters anymore.”

In truth, Shen Qingqiu also wanted to punish Linghu Changfeng for ordering Ye Tian to kill Tan Yun, according to the sect’s rules.

However, Linghu Changfeng was the great-grandson of the Grand Elder of the Holy Spirit Lineage of the Inner Sect.

The power behind him was simply too great.

So great that even with 1,000 Shen Qingqius, it would still be impossible to shake it!

Therefore, the only thing he could do… was sigh.

He then looked at Tan Yun with an expectant gaze.

“You are a seedling with great potential. Since you have the ability to fight Ye Tian, I look forward to your performance in the qualification competition for the trial.”

“This disciple will do his best.”

Tan Yun replied, then continued,

“Grand Elder, this disciple has 1 question.”

“Go ahead.”

“Tomorrow during the Chen Hour (07:00–09:00), this disciple will step onto the final arena to fight Ye Tian.”

Tan Yun spoke calmly.

“He is an expert on the Hidden Dragon List. If this disciple manages to kill him, will I still need to participate in the qualification competition for the trial?”

“What?!”

Xue Ziyan cried out in shock.

“Tan Yun, have you lost your mind?! How could you challenge Ye Tian!”

“He is ranked 98th on the Hidden Dragon List!”

“If something happens to you, have you thought about how heartbroken Senior Sister Mu would be?”

“Senior Sister Xue, don’t worry.”

Tan Yun said sincerely.

“I promise I will return safely, and I will not let Mengyi live in fear anymore.”

“You’d better keep your word. Ye Tian is not someone kind!”

Xue Ziyan said unhappily.

At that moment,

Shen Qingqiu stared at Tan Yun as if he were looking at some kind of monster.

“If you truly manage to kill Ye Tian, I will personally guarantee that you… will immediately take the position of Rank 98 on the Hidden Dragon List!”

“Thank you, Grand Elder.”

Tan Yun cupped his fists respectfully.

“If there is nothing else, this disciple will take his leave.”

“Mm, go.”

After waving the 2 of them away,

Shen Qingqiu looked at Tan Yun’s departing back, and deep expectation appeared in his cloudy eyes.

“If this child truly manages to kill Ye Tian… he will be a genius beyond geniuses!”

…

After leaving Wu Ji Hall,

Tan Yun cupped his fists and said,

“Senior Sister Xue, thank you for inviting the Grand Elder to help me. Otherwise, I might not have escaped this disaster today.”

“Why are you thanking me?”

Xue Ziyan glanced at him.

“It was Senior Sister Mu who asked me to fetch the Grand Elder. If you want to thank someone, go thank her.”

“Senior Sister Mu has already recovered now, but her body is still weak, and she is very worried about you. You should hurry back and see her.”

Before she even finished speaking,

Xue Ziyan suddenly noticed something from the corner of her eye. She quickly turned her head and exclaimed anxiously,

“Senior Sister Mu! Your body is still weak—why are you walking outside!”

Tan Yun slowly turned his head.

In his sight appeared the figure of Mu Mengyi.

She stood not far away, her face pale.

The wind blew past, causing her slender body to sway slightly, looking so fragile that she seemed as if she might collapse at any moment.

She looked at Tan Yun with gentle eyes and spoke softly,

“I was worried about you, so I came out to take a look. Now that I see you are fine, I feel relieved.”

“Mengyi!”

Tan Yun’s voice was filled with deep affection.

His figure suddenly flashed.

In the next instant, he had already lifted Mu Mengyi into his arms.

“Where do you want to go back to?”

Mu Mengyi happily rested her head against Tan Yun’s chest, allowing him to carry her like that.

At this moment, she felt extremely safe.

“Let’s return to my residence. I want you to stay with me.”

“Alright.”

Tan Yun smiled warmly before carrying Mu Mengyi toward Mengyi Hall.

When Mu Mengyi saw the right side of Tan Yun’s face covered in blood and wounds, she asked with heartache,

“Who injured you?”

“The 10th Elder.”

Tan Yun replied coldly.

“Sooner or later, I will kill that old bastard, along with the Law Enforcement Elder!”

Originally, Xue Ziyan did not intend to follow them.

But when she thought about how Tan Yun’s cultivation level was still low and Mu Mengyi had not yet fully recovered her strength, she quietly walked behind them.

In her heart, she truly felt happy for the love between Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi.

“Look, look… Tan Yun and Senior Sister Mu…”

Amid the whispers of disciples along the street,

Tan Yun carried Mu Mengyi straight into her residence.

Night gradually fell.

The bright moon hung high in the sky, and countless stars filled the heavens.

Moonlight flowed like water,

covering the pavilions and halls scattered across an area of 800 li.

A faint mist lingered everywhere, giving the entire place the appearance of a heavenly realm…

On top of a pavilion, Tan Yun sat with a relaxed smile while Mu Mengyi leaned quietly in his arms, silently enjoying this peaceful moment.

“Tan Yun, when did you agree to a life-and-death battle with Ye Tian?”

Mu Mengyi asked softly.

“29 days ago.”

Tan Yun replied with a faint smile.

“Then why didn’t you tell me?”

“Because I was afraid you would worry.”

“You are so gentle.”

Mu Mengyi turned and smiled at him.

“Promise me something. No matter what difficulties we face in the future, let me face them together with you, alright?”

“Alright.”

Tan Yun nodded firmly.

“Mengyi, even if you didn’t say it, I know you are worried about my battle with Ye Tian tomorrow. Don’t worry. The one who will survive in the end… will be me, not him.”

“Mm, I believe you.”

Mu Mengyi nodded gently, then looked up at the night sky and said happily,

“Tan Yun, the night scenery is really beautiful tonight.”

“Yes, it’s beautiful… but it’s not even 1/10 as beautiful as you.”

Tan Yun said sincerely as he looked at the beauty in his arms.

“You really have a sweet tongue.”

Mu Mengyi continued facing away from him, gazing at the sky. A trace of shyness flashed across her face.

“Tan Yun… what you said to me while I was lying on the bed… was it true?”

“Of course.”

Tan Yun tightened his embrace slightly. His voice was serious, yet filled with determination.

“I love you. From now on, you are my woman. No other man is allowed to even think about touching you.”

“Mm… being in your arms really feels wonderful.”

Mu Mengyi smiled brightly.

“Are you daydreaming?”

Tan Yun chuckled softly and asked curiously,

“I also have a question for you. When did you start liking me?”

“Even though I don’t know when I started loving you, I do know when I first fell for you.”

Mu Mengyi nodded with a smile. Then it seemed she recalled something, and the beauty on her face became even more enchanting.

“When?”

Tan Yun asked curiously.

“I’m not telling.”

Mu Mengyi pursed her lips, looking slightly shy.

“Come on, tell me!”

Tan Yun became even more curious.

“Alright…”

Mu Mengyi spoke softly, almost like a whisper.

“Maybe… it was when you jumped down from the back of the crane while carrying me, and then threw me into the ice pool.”

“Or maybe… it was the night when you helped remove the poison from my body.”

Tan Yun froze.

“Remove the poison? I didn’t remove any poison. I only went to the valley to find herbs and gave them to you to eat…”

When he said this, he suddenly seemed to realize something.

“I get it now. You were pretending to be unconscious back then, weren’t you!”

“You’re so annoying! I’m ignoring you now!”

“Hahaha! I knew it! Even when you were dizzy, you were still aware of everything…”

Under the star-filled sky,

Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi chatted and laughed happily, talking about almost everything in the world.

In order not to ruin this beautiful moment,

neither Tan Yun nor Mu Mengyi asked about each other’s background or grudges, nor did they mention those matters…

At the same time,

inside another room,

Murong Kun was pacing back and forth in anger.

He had just received news from his subordinates that after Tan Yun safely returned to the sect, he had almost been executed by the Law Enforcement Elder.

“Damn it! I’m really furious!”

Murong Kun roared irritably.

“Peng Zhang took so many people to kill him, yet that brat still managed to come back alive!”

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