The Supreme Being Against Heaven
Chapter Summary
After that, the 3,122 experts listed on the Hidden Dragon List—including those who had already begun to touch the barrier of the Primordial Soul Realm—all began restoring their physical condition. They hoped to buy both low-grade spirit flying swords and cultivation-enhancing pills, so that they might sense the barrier of the Primordial Soul Realm before the trial began… During the time she was guarding Tan Yun, Mu Mengyi took out 1 blank recording jade slip. He slaughtered all the experts who w...
During the next 3 days, Liu Rulong came once to see Zhong Wu Shiyao. However, Rong Rong blocked his way and refused to let him enter, claiming that Zhong Wu Shiyao was currently cultivating in seclusion.
By now, 10 days had passed since the selection competition for the qualification trial.
Linghu Changkong also delivered 98,000,000 low-grade spirit stones to Murong Kun as promised.
Murong Kun clearly noticed the bruised 5-finger handprint on Linghu Changkong’s face. At a glance, he knew it was the work of his great-grandfather.
And indeed, that was the case.
Linghu Changkong’s great-grandfather, who was the Grand Elder of the Sacred Spirit Lineage in the inner sect, was extremely disappointed when he learned that his great-grandson had killed someone because of gambling and accumulated a massive gambling debt.
He slapped Linghu Changkong hard across the face before taking out spirit stones to repay the debt on his behalf.
At the same time, he sternly warned him.
If he intended to kill someone, he should do it cleanly and without leaving any trace—not gamble openly and then commit murder so blatantly like this.
If someone with ill intentions were to report the matter to the sect master, then even as the Grand Elder of the Sacred Spirit Lineage of the inner sect, he would not be able to save Linghu Changkong’s life…
Meanwhile,
during these 10 days, the selection competition for the trial qualifications had already ended.
Only 100 disciples who were at the peak perfection level of the Spirit Genesis Realm managed to defeat disciples ranked lower than themselves on the Hidden Dragon List and seize the trial qualification.
After that,
the 3,122 experts listed on the Hidden Dragon List—including those who had already begun to touch the barrier of the Primordial Soul Realm—all began restoring their physical condition.
At the same time, they borrowed spirit stones from relatives and friends in order to purchase low-grade spirit flying swords from the outer sect marketplace.
Their intention was that after breaking through to the Primordial Soul Realm in the Fallen God Valley, they would use the swords for sword flight.
As for those experts who had not yet been able to sense the barrier of the Primordial Soul Realm,
they were also trying to gather spirit stones.
They hoped to buy both low-grade spirit flying swords and cultivation-enhancing pills,
so that they might sense the barrier of the Primordial Soul Realm before the trial began…
During the time she was guarding Tan Yun,
Mu Mengyi took out 1 blank recording jade slip. From memory, she carefully drew the faces of
Linghu Changkong
Murong Kun
Liu Rulong
as well as the subordinates of Wang Futong
onto the jade slip with lifelike detail.
Her plan was that once Tan Yun came out of seclusion, she would give him this jade slip
so he could remember the appearances of his enemies and prepare to deal with them carefully.
While drawing the portraits, she also wrote down each person’s ranking on the Hidden Dragon List beneath their image…
Time passed quickly.
The day of the trial was drawing closer and closer.
That night,
a silver crescent moon curved like a sickle in the sky, while countless stars glittered overhead.
“Creak—”
The door of the cultivation chamber slowly opened.
Tan Yun stepped out, looking refreshed and full of energy.
Mu Mengyi, who was in her private room, clearly heard the sound of the door opening.
She hurried out happily and looked at Tan Yun as she asked gently,
“Did you break through?”
Tan Yun smiled slightly.
“Although I haven’t reached the peak perfection stage yet, I’ve already sensed the barrier of that level. Once I arrive at the Fallen God Valley tomorrow, I’ll try to break through to the next stage.”
“Mm.” Mu Mengyi nodded softly.
Tan Yun stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
“Did you miss me?”
“No,” Mu Mengyi replied softly, a shy smile appearing on her face.
“Haha, I don’t believe you.”
Tan Yun chuckled softly.
Suddenly he pulled her into a tight embrace and lowered his head, intending to kiss her beautiful red lips.
But at that exact moment,
the door of another room suddenly opened.
Xue Ziyan walked out and happened to see the scene.
“Ah… sorry. Please continue.”
Her eyes widened before she quickly turned around and hurried back into the room.
“Junior Sister Xue is here—let go of me quickly!”
Mu Mengyi’s face flushed bright red as she hurriedly pushed Tan Yun away, her heart pounding wildly.
Her shy and charming expression made Tan Yun stare blankly for a moment.
“No, no—just pretend I’m not here!” Xue Ziyan laughed teasingly.
“Oh? You dare tease me like that?”
“Senior Sister, I was wrong! I surrender, I surrender!”
After that, Mu Mengyi and Xue Ziyan began playfully chasing each other around, laughing cheerfully as their bright laughter filled the entire pavilion.
Late at night, around 01:00.
The moonlight had grown even brighter.
A small bonfire burned on the roof of the pavilion.
Tan Yun, Mu Mengyi, and Xue Ziyan sat together around the fire.
“Wow~ Mmm!”
Xue Ziyan took a big bite of roasted rabbit meat in her hand and gave Tan Yun a thumbs-up.
“Kid, your cooking skills aren’t bad at all! My senior sister always said your barbecue skills were amazing. At first I didn’t believe it. Mmm… today I truly believe it!”
“You really are something—eating while talking nonstop.”
Mu Mengyi continued eating gracefully, never opening her mouth wide enough to reveal her teeth—just like the 1st time she met Tan Yun.
After they finished eating,
Xue Ziyan stood up and dusted off her hands, glancing mischievously at Tan Yun and Mu Mengyi sitting side by side.
“A single night of happiness is worth 1,000 taels of gold. I won’t disturb you two any longer.”
Before Mu Mengyi could say anything,
Xue Ziyan had already leapt down from the pavilion roof.
“That girl Ziyan is becoming more and more blunt with her words…”
Under the moonlight, Mu Mengyi’s voice suddenly stopped—
because Tan Yun had already lowered his head and kissed her lips.
Mu Mengyi’s beautiful eyes widened. She struggled slightly before finally allowing Tan Yun to hold her in his arms.
After a long time,
their lips slowly parted.
Mu Mengyi looked at Tan Yun with deep affection in her eyes.
“I want you to treat me like this… forever.”
“No.”
Tan Yun shook his head.
Just as Mu Mengyi was about to feel confused, he continued,
“Not just from now on—but for this entire lifetime.”
“Mm…”
Mu Mengyi’s delicate face filled with happiness as she nestled in Tan Yun’s embrace and whispered softly,
“You are talented and outstanding. In the future, there will surely be many women who admire you.”
“I only hope that no matter how many women you may have in the future, you will always stay by my side.”
“Silly girl.”
Tan Yun gently stroked her hair.
“In this life, having you alone is enough.”
Suddenly, as if remembering something, he softly called out,
“Mengyi.”
“What is it?”
Mu Mengyi still rested her head against his chest without lifting it.
Tan Yun spoke in a firm voice.
“In the future, when I become truly strong and rescue your mother, I will go to propose marriage to her on your behalf.”
“Of course, I will also avenge your father.”
“This is my promise.”
Mu Mengyi’s delicate body trembled immediately.
She lifted her head and looked at Tan Yun.
Under the moonlight, 2 tears slowly welled up in her eyes.
“Alright… I promise. When that time comes, I will marry you.”
“But how did you learn about my past?”
Tan Yun raised his hand and wiped the tears from her face.
“At that time, you had been poisoned by the Soul-Devouring Powder. Your mind was confused, and you said it yourself.”
“Silly girl, tell me—what exactly happened?”
Mu Mengyi remained silent for a moment before speaking through tears.
“On the vast Heavenly Punishment Continent, there are currently 15 major powers known to the world.”
“They consist of 6 sects, 2 palaces, 1 pavilion, 4 sacred dynasties, as well as the Demon Domain and the Beast Domain.”
“As for the 4 sacred dynasties, if ranked by strength, they are:”
The Huangfu Sacred Dynasty
The Tuoba Sacred Dynasty
The Nangong Sacred Dynasty
And the current Tangjun Sacred Dynasty
“8 years ago, the Tangjun Sacred Dynasty did not yet exist.”
“At that time, my Mufeng Sacred Dynasty was ranked at the very bottom among the major powers.”
Mu Mengyi’s voice trembled.
“One night 8 years ago, Tang Yongsheng suddenly led many powerful experts to attack the capital.”
“Their strength was far too terrifying… beyond imagination.”
“My father led the experts of the sacred dynasty into a bloody battle, and in the end he died on the battlefield.”
“Tang Yongsheng was cruel and merciless. He slaughtered all the experts who were loyal to my father… tens of millions of people!”
“At that time, 3,000 warriors escorted me—an 8-year-old child—out of the Mufeng Sacred Dynasty.”
“We fled for 5 entire years before finally escaping the pursuit.”
“Along the way, the 3,000 warriors who protected me gradually died one by one.”
“In truth, when I was 8 years old, I was already at Level 7 of the Spirit Genesis Realm.”
“But during those 5 years of fleeing in constant fear, I never cultivated even for 1 single day.”
“After escaping to the Huangfu Sacred Dynasty, I traveled to the Huangfu Sacred Mountain because of its reputation.”
“I knelt outside the sect gate for 1 entire month.”
“Until the Grand Elder of the sect happened to leave the sect and saw me there…”
--Translated by likesnovel--