The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
Shen Qingqiu continued speaking… “Everyone knows that only those who rank within the top 3,000 of the Hidden Dragon Ranking among the outer disciples are qualified to participate in the trial at the Fallen God Valley.” “The experts on the Hidden Dragon Ranking are all outstanding individuals among the millions of outer disciples of our sect. “They will personally select disciples who participated in the trial, evaluating your talent after you advance into the Spirit Embryo Realm, and recruit you...
“I’m furious! Furious to the point of exploding!”
Linghu Changkong’s face twisted with rage.
He didn’t care about Ye Tian’s death at all. What truly bothered him was the 80,000,000 low-grade spirit stones he had lost in the bet to Murong Kun!
At the same time, he had never expected that Tan Yun would be this powerful!
Meanwhile, Murong Kun’s expression at this moment was extremely interesting.
While secretly shocked by Tan Yun’s ability to challenge someone with a higher cultivation level, he also felt an uncontrollable urge to laugh in his heart.
“This Tan Yun absolutely cannot be left alive. Otherwise, he will cause endless trouble in the future!”
After making the decision in his mind, Murong Kun glanced at Linghu Changkong and sneered.
“Fate truly turns like a wheel. 1 month ago, you were certain Tan Yun would die, so you shamelessly tricked me into betting with you.”
“And today you still weren’t satisfied. You even tricked me into a double bet, claiming Tan Yun would die within 1 hour, hoping I would lose 160,000,000 low-grade spirit stones.”
“Heh… but look at the result now. In the end, you tried to steal a chicken only to lose the rice instead—you must hand over 80,000,000 low-grade spirit stones to me!”
Hearing this, Linghu Changkong clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
“Murong Kun, I, Linghu Changkong, will honor the bet! Within 10 days, I will give you the spirit stones!”
“10 days, you say? Fine—but there will be interest!” Murong Kun said without leaving room for argument.
“After 10 days, you must give me 98,000,000.”
“Don’t try to bargain with me. Otherwise, pay me right now!”
“Fine! You win!” Linghu Changkong said bitterly.
“Murong Kun, don’t let yourself fall into my hands someday!”
“Hmph!” Murong Kun snorted.
“We both know each other’s backgrounds well. Neither of us can easily kill the other.”
“So keep your useless threats to yourself!”
At this moment, Liu Rulong stared at Tan Yun intensely. Thoughts raced through his mind as he planned how to eliminate Tan Yun as quickly as possible…
Zhong Wu Shiyao looked at Tan Yun with a complicated gaze, as if she were pondering something…
“Silence!”
Shen Qingqiu raised his hand to signal the disciples to quiet down. Then he looked at Tan Yun and loudly announced:
“Tan Yun has killed Ye Tian. I hereby declare that from this moment onward, Tan Yun will officially become the holder of rank 98 on the Hidden Dragon Ranking!”
However, everyone knew very well that Tan Yun’s true strength was certainly not limited to rank 98. He definitely had the potential to enter the top 30!
“Thank you, Elder Shen, for the announcement. Your words are truly dignified and admirable.”
Tan Yun bowed deeply toward Shen Qingqiu on the arena platform.
“Mm. You may go down.”
A satisfied smile appeared on Shen Qingqiu’s wrinkled face without concealment.
“This disciple obeys!”
Tan Yun jumped down from the battle platform and landed gracefully in front of Mu Mengyi.
Mu Mengyi looked at him and smiled faintly without saying a word. Everything was understood without the need for speech.
Xue Ziyan, who held rank 128 on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, blinked and looked at Tan Yun with admiration in her eyes.
“Don’t be so fascinated with me. I’m not just a legend.”
Tan Yun chuckled softly while looking at the charming and beautiful woman in front of him.
“Tch~”
Xue Ziyan rolled her eyes at him before turning her head away dismissively.
Zhong Wu Shiyao saw the gaze exchanged between Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi. A cold glint flashed across her beautiful eyes…
Shen Qingqiu steadily walked to the edge of the battle platform and looked down at the millions of disciples below.
Although his voice was not very loud, it clearly reached everyone’s ears.
“Today marks the beginning of the battle for the qualification to enter the trial in the Fallen God Valley.”
“1 month ago, I said here that when this battle begins, I would announce the rewards for those who obtain the qualification to enter the trial.”
The disciples all held their breath, waiting excitedly.
Shen Qingqiu continued speaking…
“Everyone knows that only those who rank within the top 3,000 of the Hidden Dragon Ranking among the outer disciples are qualified to participate in the trial at the Fallen God Valley.”
“The experts on the Hidden Dragon Ranking are all outstanding individuals among the millions of outer disciples of our sect. To reward these people, our Sacred Sect has placed the Mustard Seed Space–Time Scripture, created by a Saint-level artifact refining grandmaster, inside the Fallen God Valley for the disciples participating in the trial to cultivate.”
“This Space–Time treasure is extremely precious. Inside it, 1 day is equivalent to 10 days in the outside world. Moreover, the heavenly treasures and natural resources within the Fallen God Valley may be freely collected by the disciples participating in the trial and kept as their own possessions.”
“Other than these, there are no additional rewards.”
Shen Qingqiu paused briefly, then clasped his hands and looked up at the sky, speaking respectfully.
“For the benefit of the disciples and to further motivate those on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, our Sect Master has decided that starting from this trial, the Sacred Mustard Seed Space–Time Tower, a high-grade Venerable-level artifact forged by a Venerable-level artifact refining grandmaster, will be placed in the Fallen God Valley for disciples to cultivate in!”
“Inside this Venerable Tower, cultivating for 1 day is equivalent to 50 days in the outside world!”
Upon hearing this, the disciples were so excited they could hardly contain themselves!
But what excited them even more had not yet been revealed!
Shen Qingqiu stroked his long white beard and smiled kindly.
“This is only 1 of the rewards.”
“What? There’s more?!”
All the disciples stared at Shen Qingqiu without blinking.
“Listen carefully. I can say without exaggeration that any disciple who obtains the 2nd reward will have their life changed forever!”
Shen Qingqiu waved his hand for everyone to calm down before continuing.
“After the trial ends, the 9 Great Elders of the 9 main inner disciple lineages will personally come to the outer sect:
The Five Elements Spiritual Line,
the Wind and Thunder Line,
the Ancient Spirit Line,
the Beast Spirit Line,
the Holy Spirit Line,
the Alchemy Line,
the Formation Line,
the Artifact Line,
and the Talisman Line.
“They will personally select disciples who participated in the trial, evaluating your talent after you advance into the Spirit Embryo Realm, and recruit you into their respective lineages as disciples!”
“The reason I say some of you can change your fate is because if your talent is high enough, you will have a great chance of gaining the favor of the 9 Great Elders and becoming their personal disciples, or even their closed-door disciples!”
“When that time comes, not only will your status and position soar, but you will also receive the true teachings of the Great Elders!”
The moment Shen Qingqiu finished speaking, cheers of joy erupted throughout the plaza!
“Amazing!”
“This is truly amazing!”
“…”
Shen Qingqiu slightly raised his right arm. After the disciples calmed down, his expression turned serious.
“I believe all of you now clearly understand the importance of this qualification competition for the trial.”
“Only those who become experts on the Hidden Dragon Ranking will have the opportunity to obtain these rewards. Otherwise, you will never have the chance to touch such great rewards!”
“Of course, disciples who have not yet entered the rankings do not need to feel discouraged.”
“After this qualification competition ends—which will be in 2 months—once the disciples of the Hidden Dragon Ranking enter the Fallen God Valley for the trial, the 3,000 positions on the Hidden Dragon Ranking will once again open for competition among disciples who did not participate in the trial!”
“That is all I have to say.”
Shen Qingqiu looked down at the more than 3,000 experts of the Hidden Dragon Ranking below the arena before giving the order.
“Starting from the highest rank, come up to the stage one by one to accept challenges!”
“This disciple obeys!”
The voices of the Hidden Dragon Ranking experts echoed across the sky!
Whoosh!
Linghu Changkong leaped onto the battle platform. Looking down proudly at the millions of disciples, he clasped his hands and declared:
“Linghu Changkong, holder of rank 1 of the Hidden Dragon Ranking, accepts challenges from all disciples!”
But no one dared to step onto the stage!
The moment Linghu Changkong stepped down, a cold-faced young man with a hooked nose wearing a blue robe shot up onto the ranking platform.
“Luo Tian, holder of rank 2 of the Hidden Dragon Ranking, accepts challenges from all disciples!”
Still, no one dared to go up!
“Liu Rulong and Zhong Wu Shiyao, holders of rank 3 of the Hidden Dragon Ranking, accept challenges from all disciples!”
The 2 of them leaped onto the platform simultaneously and spoke in unison.
The disciples at the Perfect Completion stage of the Spirit Embryo Realm below the platform who were not ranked looked at Zhong Wu Shiyao. Her face was still pale and her body still injured. Many of them wanted to take the risk and challenge her.
However, because Liu Rulong was Zhong Wu Shiyao’s sworn brother, many hesitated to step forward!
“I cannot miss such a golden opportunity!”
A young man thought to himself. After making a firm decision, he lightly tapped the ground with the tip of his foot and shot onto the battle platform!
He clasped his hands respectfully and said:
“Elder, this disciple Xiao Heng requests to challenge Zhong Wu Shiyao!”
--Translated by likesnovel--