The Supreme Being Against Heaven

Facing Zhong Wushiyao’s question, Tan Yun did not explain further. He simply smiled slightly and said,

“Do you have any blank jade recording slips? I want to use one.”

“Yes.”

Zhong Wushiyao lightly flipped her slender palm. Instantly, 1 jade recording slip appeared in the air from her Qiankun Ring, and she handed it to Tan Yun.

Tan Yun took the jade slip into his hand and released his spiritual consciousness into it.

After a moment, he withdrew his consciousness and returned the jade slip to Zhong Wushiyao with a relaxed smile.

“This cultivation technique suits you extremely well. You can cultivate it for your entire life.”

“But cultivating it is very difficult. You should prepare yourself.”

“What kind of cultivation technique is it, to sound so mysterious?”

Zhong Wushiyao raised her slender arm and gently brushed the black hair beside her ear that was being blown by the wind.

She accepted the jade slip with a faint smile that did not reveal her teeth, then sent her spiritual consciousness inside to examine it.

In just an instant—

as if she had seen something unbelievable,

her beautiful body trembled with excitement.

Her jade-like hand, which had been brushing her hair… froze in midair.

What made her so excited was

the name of the cultivation technique that appeared after her consciousness entered the jade slip!

“Nine Heavens Mystic Divine Sword!”

She suppressed her excitement and continued reading.

“The Nine Heavens Mystic Divine Sword, also known as the Nine Cycles Mystic Divine Sword, is a technique created by the Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess.”

“Only those who possess both the Mystic Yin Holy Physique and the Space-attribute Nascent Soul in the same body can cultivate it.”

“Each cycle is divided into 9 stages.”

“A total of 81 stages.”

“1st Cycle: Slaying Mountains and Rivers…”

“2nd Cycle: Shaking the Sun and Moon…”

“…”

“8th Cycle: Stars Shattered…”

“9th Cycle: Sealing Heaven and Earth…”

The sword power of the 9 cycles shook the heavens,

displaying the terrifying might of the Nine Heavens Mystic Divine Sword,

and reflecting the peerless talent of the Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess!

Zhong Wushiyao continued reading with slightly trembling hands.

She saw that the jade slip contained tens of thousands of words densely written.

They explained in great detail

the circulation paths of spiritual power within the body,

the cultivation steps of each cycle,

as well as the details of every stage.

These tens of thousands of words

perfectly recorded the essence of the Nine Heavens Mystic Divine Sword.

But because of its profound depth,

Zhong Wushiyao could not fully comprehend it all at once.

A long time passed.

Finally, her hands stopped trembling.

She withdrew her consciousness from the jade slip.

Then she hugged it tightly against her chest, like a precious treasure.

As if afraid someone might steal it away.

She slightly raised her head and looked at Tan Yun with a shocked expression.

“What you said… is true.”

“The Nine Heavens Mystic Goddess truly existed.”

“She no longer exists now,”

Tan Yun said seriously.

“But in the past… she truly existed.”

Then he warned her in a firm tone.

“This technique is extremely precious. You must not let anyone see it.”

“You must promise me that you will not reveal it to anyone.”

“And once you memorize all the contents, destroy this jade slip immediately.”

“Alright, I understand.”

Zhong Wushiyao nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at grain.

Tan Yun continued reminding her.

“This technique is stronger than any technique in our sect.”

“Once you master it, you won’t need to cultivate any other techniques.”

“But to avoid suspicion, you can practice ordinary sword techniques as a disguise.”

“And unless it’s absolutely necessary, don’t use it in front of the elders of the sect.”

“Otherwise it may attract attention that should not be attracted… and bring disaster upon you.”

“Mmm, I understand.”

Zhong Wushiyao looked directly at Tan Yun.

Her eyes were as clear as a spring in the 3rd month.

Her red lips parted slightly, revealing teeth as white as jade.

“Why… are you so good to me?”

Tan Yun answered honestly.

“Because you are my true friend.”

Upon hearing the word friend,

Zhong Wushiyao lowered her head.

A bitter feeling rose in her heart.

“Could it be… that in your heart, I am only a friend?”

she thought to herself.

“What’s wrong?”

Tan Yun asked with a smile.

“You’ve obtained the jade slip of the cultivation technique. Aren’t you happy?”

“How could I not be happy?”

Zhong Wushiyao raised her head and smiled.

Tan Yun smiled back and said,

“As long as you successfully cultivate this technique, fighting across realms will not be difficult.”

“I will wait for the day when you become a powerful expert.”

“Mmm! I will definitely do it!”

Zhong Wushiyao said firmly before speaking in a softer voice.

“Tan Yun… there is something I don’t know whether I should say.”

Tan Yun chuckled softly.

“Why would you be polite with me?”

“Then… I’ll say it.”

Zhong Wushiyao looked at him with sparkling eyes.

“Do you remember? When we first met, you were injured by Ye Tian.”

“When I bandaged your right arm, you didn’t cry out even once, and there was no sign of pain on your face.”

“As if that arm… didn’t belong to you.”

“Since then, I felt that you were far calmer than someone your age.”

“You were like… a mystery that I couldn’t see through.”

She paused briefly before continuing.

“Later, about 29 days ago, when I saved your life…”

“With your injuries, if it had been anyone else, it would have taken at least several months to recover.”

“But you not only recovered within 11 days…”

“…and in only 13 days, you broke through into the Nascent Soul Realm.”

“And also the body-refining technique you cultivate, as well as the technique you just gave me…”

Zhong Wushiyao paused for a moment before continuing seriously.

“All of these clearly show that…”

“you are not an ordinary person at all.”

She quickly added,

“Don’t misunderstand. I’m saying this because I consider you a friend, and I’m just speaking what’s in my heart.”

“I won’t tell anyone about these things, and I won’t pry into your secrets.”

Hearing this,

Tan Yun merely smiled slightly but did not deny Zhong Wushiyao’s suspicions.

He looked at the intelligent girl before him and spoke sincerely.

“There are some things… that I will gradually tell you in the future.”

“Mmm…”

Zhong Wushiyao nodded shyly.

“From now on, I will begin studying the Nine Heavens Mystic Divine Sword.”

“If there is anything I don’t understand during cultivation, you must help teach me.”

“I’m always willing to help you,” Tan Yun replied.

After speaking, Tan Yun remembered his plan to leave the Fallen Deity Valley Trial Area to search for the corpse of a Divine Dragon and a Demonic Dragon.

So he said,

“However, during this trial, I might not be able to help you.”

“Because I have something to do and must leave this place first.”

“Mmm, it’s alright.”

Zhong Wushiyao forced herself to appear relaxed.

“After the trial ends, you can teach me then.”

She looked at him before asking,

“Are you going to find Mu Mengyi?”

“Not exactly.”

Tan Yun shook his head.

“I still have other matters to deal with.”

“You should focus on cultivating. We’ll meet again at the Ancient Ruins City.”

“Alright.”

Zhong Wushiyao gently bit her lip.

Then she stepped forward and helped straighten Tan Yun’s inner clothing before speaking with concern.

“Now that you’ve broken through into the Nascent Soul Realm, your strength has increased greatly.”

“Even if you are not afraid of Murong Kun and Linghu Changkong…”

“the Fallen Deity Valley is filled with dangers.”

“You must be very careful.”

“Mmm, I will be careful,” Tan Yun replied.

Then he took out a green robe from his Qiankun Ring.

But just as he was about to put it on,

Zhong Wushiyao spoke softly.

“Let me do it.”

She did not dare look directly at Tan Yun.

Zhong Wushiyao took the robe while avoiding his gaze, then draped it over his shoulders and helped him put it on properly.

“You should be careful too,” Tan Yun said.

“Goodbye.”

After speaking, he turned around and prepared to leave.

But suddenly—

Zhong Wushiyao’s clear voice sounded from behind him.

“Wait!”

Tan Yun turned around.

He saw that Zhong Wushiyao seemed to want to say something but was hesitating.

A warm smile appeared on his handsome face.

“Shiyao, what is it?”

Zhong Wushiyao clenched her fists tightly.

She looked at him with a nervous expression.

A moment passed… yet she still did not say anything.

“Hm?”

Tan Yun frowned slightly before asking again with a smile.

“What’s wrong?”

“Oh… it’s nothing!”

Zhong Wushiyao forced a smile.

“You can go.”

Since she said nothing, Tan Yun did not ask further.

Suddenly,

he took out a low-grade spirit weapon flying sword from his Qiankun Ring.

He stepped onto the flying sword.

His green robe fluttered in the wind.

Then—

his figure shot up into the sky!

When he had flown up to a height of about 1,000 zhang,

a soft voice mixed with worry echoed from the forest below.

“Tan Yun…”

“Have you… ever had even a little bit of feeling for me?”

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