The Great Overlord: Simulating the Future, Dominating Speedrunning

Chapter 238 Returning to Familiar Places, Lin Jing's Advance!

Soon after,

Tianluo Continent.

The Northern Regions, the Heaven of Dragons and Phoenixes.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its cool light spilling across the barren land. The night wind sweeps across the ancient grassland, its mournful sound like a lament.

Above the clouds, two figures stood side by side. Lu Chen wore a long, dark robe, while Lin Jing wore a moon-white gauze dress, their garments fluttering lightly in the wind.

Below, the dark red grassland undulated in the wind, resembling a surging sea of ​​blood, inspiring awe. Countless dark red tornadoes composed of thousands of spirit-devouring insects raged across the land, yet they automatically retreated upon sensing the presence of the two individuals.

"Do you remember this place?" Lin Jing suddenly tightened her grip on Lu Chen's hand, a glint of mischief flashing in her beautiful eyes. She pointed to a solitary peak in the distance, surrounded by swarms of insects. "It was here back then, I..."

Lu Chen's breath hitched, and the scene from back then flashed through his mind.

Taking advantage of Xiao Xiao's question, Lin Jing suddenly stopped him on this solitary peak. The girl's faint fragrance lingered around his nose, her warm breath close at hand: "Lu Chen, how long are you going to pretend to be stupid?"

That bold confession still makes his heart race when he thinks about it.

"Of course I remember." Lu Chen's voice was slightly hoarse as his fingertips gently stroked Lin Jing's reddened earlobe, the touch like the finest silk. "Back then, a certain little girl even brought out her father to threaten me."

"He said if I disagreed, he would let the Martial Ancestor come and reason with me, a mere noob at the Supreme Realm."

"Hmph!" Lin Jing said coquettishly, but gripped his hand even tighter. "Who told you to be so dense back then!"

She pulled Lu Chen towards the solitary peak, saying, "Come on, let's go take another look over there. You promised to spend a month alone with me..."

"Sister Jiuyou has agreed."

A night breeze swept by, lifting the robes of the two.

Looking at the delicate profile of the girl beside him, Lu Chen felt a surge of tenderness in his heart. The little girl who had boldly confessed her feelings back then was now finally going to become his wife.

……

Soon after,

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its cool light spilling onto the eerie, white-boned mountain. At the summit, in the Dragon and Phoenix Pool, where dragon and phoenix heads are intertwined, the pale golden water ripples with light.

Lin Jing gazed at the pool, her pretty face suddenly flushing crimson. Memories of the absurd events that had occurred here years ago flooded her mind. She turned to speak, but saw Lu Chen looking at her with a half-smile.

"Someone was here back then..."

"Don't say it!" Lin Jing covered his mouth in embarrassment and anger, but because she moved too quickly, she fell into Lu Chen's arms. The two of them fell onto the ground covered in bones, kicking up a cloud of fine bone dust.

Lu Chen was about to ask her with concern when he saw the girl give a sly smile. Moonlight shone through her slightly open collar, casting a silvery glow on her delicate collarbone.

“This time…” she whispered in his ear, her warm breath teasing his senses, “there’s no Xiao Xiao, that vixen, to bother us.”

Lu Chen then realized—how could a dignified Heavenly Sovereign fall down so easily?
His Adam's apple bobbed, but he forced himself to remain calm: "Didn't we agree to wait until after the wedding..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Jing had already bitten his earlobe and mumbled, "I can't wait any longer..."

……

A few days later, in the Dragon and Phoenix Heaven, at the Dragon and Phoenix Ancient City.

The bright moon sank in the west, and the first light of dawn appeared.

Inside the Dragon and Phoenix Pavilion's No. 1 room, Lu Chen slowly opened his eyes. The girl in his arms had skin as smooth as silk pressed against him, and a faint fragrance from her hair lingered around his nose.

Lin Jing seemed to notice his movement, and unconsciously buried her face deeper into his chest, letting out a soft whimper like a kitten.

Lu Chen looked down at her peaceful sleeping face, his fingertips gently tracing the delicate butterfly-shaped shoulder blades on her back. The absurd scenes of the past few days flashed through his mind—her trembling eyelashes, her reddened eyes, and her pearly teeth that unconsciously bit his shoulder when she was aroused.

"Hmm..." Lin Jing stirred in his arms, slowly opening her sleepy eyes. The moment their eyes met, her fair cheeks flushed red, but she still mustered the courage to meet his gaze.

"You big bad guy..." she said softly, giving his waist a light pinch with her fingers, "Are you satisfied now?"

Lu Chen chuckled and hugged her even tighter.

Lin Jing simply lay on top of him, tracing circles on his abs with her fingertips, then suddenly looked up at him and asked, "Do you prefer a boy or a girl?"

This question startled Lu Chen, and images of the simulated future flashed through his mind. He gently kissed Lin Jing's forehead: "I like girls." His fingers twirled a strand of her hair, "Because she'll definitely be as beautiful and lovely as her mother."

A sweet smile appeared in Lin Jing's eyes as she wrapped her arms around his neck: "Then... what should we name him?"

"How is Lu Jue?"

"Jue?"

“Yes, it means beautiful jade.” Lu Chen gently stroked Lin Jing’s hair. “I hope our baby can become the most precious treasure in this world, just like her mother.”

Lin Jing leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, and whispered, "Then we need to work hard..."

Lu Chen rolled over and pinned her beneath him, whispering in her ear, "Yes, madam."

……

Half a month later, on the continent of Shang.

In the heart of the most bustling shopping mall, a magnificent auction hall was packed to capacity.

On the high platform, a bewitching woman draped in a snow-white fox fur coat gracefully approached. Her fiery red hair cascaded down like a waterfall, swaying gently with each step. A charming smile graced her delicate oval face, and the sway of her slender waist drew countless gazes.

"The next item will surely catch your eye," the woman said, her red lips parting slightly, her voice alluring and seductive. With a gentle wave of her hand, a dazzling pillar of light descended from the sky.

Within the pillar of light, a pair of earrings shimmering with starlight and moonlight slowly emerged, their entire bodies as clear as crystal, with what appeared to be a flowing galaxy within.

"A near-sacred artifact—the Star Moon Spirit Ring!" The auctioneer's voice suddenly rose. "This is a rare auxiliary sacred artifact. The wearer can draw upon the power of the stars to aid in cultivation. Tests have shown that cultivators below the Earthly Sovereign level can increase their cultivation speed by up to ten times when wearing it!"

The entire audience erupted in an uproar. It was well known that treasures capable of increasing cultivation speed were already rare, let alone a near-sacred artifact capable of increasing it tenfold!
Her slender finger pointed to the spirit ring: "What's even more remarkable is that this item comes from the Refining Hall of the Tianluo Alliance." As she said this, a hint of reverence flashed in the woman's eyes, "I'm sure everyone here knows that the founder of the Tianluo Alliance is none other than the youngest Saint-grade Heavenly Sovereign in my Great Thousand World—Heavenly Monarch Lu Chen!"

"Wow—"

The entire auction hall erupted in excitement. Countless cultivators stood up excitedly, their eyes burning with desire as they stared at the pair of earrings.

Produced by the Heavenly Net Alliance—that name alone is enough to multiply the value of any treasure. What's more, this is a masterpiece from the Refining Hall under that legendary Heavenly Lord!

The woman watched the reaction from the audience with satisfaction, a slight smile playing on her red lips: "Starting price: 50 million Supreme Spirit Liquid. Each bid must be at least one million higher. Now—begin the auction!"

"Fifty-one million!"

"Fifty-two million!"

……

Bidding was in full swing, and the price quickly climbed to 65 million.

The woman watched with satisfaction as the bidding erupted below, a slight smile playing on her red lips: "Sixty-five million for the first time. Any higher bids?"

Just then, from the elegant pavilion at the very front of the auction hall, a clear voice softly rang out: "Seventy million."

The entire hall fell silent. Everyone turned to look, but could only vaguely make out two figures through the thin veil. The voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable authority. The auctioneer's beautiful eyes lit up, and she immediately understood: "VIP number one has bid seventy million!"

No one else bid. Soon, a maidservant respectfully approached the elegant room carrying an exquisite jade box.

Through the wispy veil, a strikingly handsome young man could be vaguely seen accepting the jade box and turning to place the pair of sparkling earrings on the girl beside him. The girl smiled sweetly, the starlight illuminating her ears making her even more radiant and captivating.

"Do you like it?" Lu Chen's fingertips gently brushed Lin Jing's earlobe, and the pair of star and moon earrings immediately shone with a soft light.

Lin Jing blushed slightly and nodded gently: "I like anything you give me."

The two smiled at each other and stood up hand in hand. The moment the veil was lifted, a gasp of surprise erupted throughout the auction hall.

"It's the Heavenly Emperor!"

"Could that be the little princess of the Martial Realm?"

"They really are a match made in heaven..."

Amidst the awe-inspiring gazes of the crowd, Lu Chen, with Lin Jing's slender waist in his arms, took a step and vanished from the spot, leaving behind only countless envious sighs.

……

The headquarters of the Tianluo Alliance, Da Luo Tian.

Above the Milky Way, clouds and mist swirl, and cranes soar gracefully. Lu Chen and Lin Jing stroll side by side along the celestial palace corridor paved with white jade, with babbling springs and blooming exotic flowers on both sides.

"Alliance leader!"

"Mother!"

The disciples they encountered along the way stopped and bowed respectfully. The young disciples' eyes were full of reverence, yet they couldn't help but steal glances at the perfect couple—the man wore a long black robe and possessed an extraordinary air; the woman had bright eyes and white teeth, and the star and moon spirit rings at her ears shimmered with a dreamlike brilliance.

Lu Chen nodded slightly, while Lin Jing smiled and nodded to everyone. She took Lu Chen's arm and said softly, "Now the entire Tianluo Alliance calls me Mistress."

"What? You don't like this title?" Lu Chen raised an eyebrow.

Lin Jing blushed slightly, but held his hand even tighter: "I like it very much."

The two traveled to the end of the Milky Way, where they saw a floating pavilion standing in the clouds. On the stone table inside the pavilion, spiritual fruits and wines had already been prepared.

"How's the scenery here?" Lu Chen poured Lin Jing a cup of spirit wine.

Lin Jing leaned against the railing and gazed into the distance, where she saw a sea of ​​clouds churning and a radiant glow. She took a sip, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "It is indeed beautiful, even more beautiful than our Martial Realm."

Lu Chen wrapped his arms around her slender waist from behind and whispered in her ear, "After some time, I will take you to see even more beautiful scenery."

"Where to?" Lin Jing lightly swirled the Hundred Flowers Wine in her hand, a sly glint in her eyes. "The Endless Fire Domain?"

Lu Chen paused almost imperceptibly in his hand movements, then chuckled nonchalantly, "There's volcanic lava everywhere there, what's so interesting about it..."

"Oh?" Lin Jing suddenly turned around, her jade-like finger lightly tapping Lu Chen's chest. "Why does Lord Heavenly Lord suddenly seem guilty?" She narrowed her beautiful eyes, like a little fox that had spotted its prey. "Could it be that you're hiding some confidante over there?"

Lu Chen's Adam's apple bobbed, and he was about to explain when Lin Jing stood on tiptoe and breathed sweetly into his ear, "Let me guess... is it that Miss Xiao from the Yan Emperor's family? I heard she's interested in you..."

"I'm innocent!" Lu Chen quickly raised his hands in surrender. "Last time I went to the Fire Domain, it was only to participate in the Pill Gathering. I didn't even get to see Xiao Xiao!"

Lin Jing snorted softly, drawing circles on his heart with her fingertips: "Then why does your heart beat three times faster when I mention the Endless Fire Domain?"

Lu Chen gently held Lin Jing's slender hand and pressed it lightly against his chest: "Silly girl, of course it's because my Jing'er looks so cute when she's jealous that my heart is racing."

He leaned down and whispered in her ear, "In this world, you are the only one who has ever moved my heart."

Lin Jing's ears instantly flushed crimson, her earlier jealousy transforming into a sweet warmth. She playfully punched Lu Chen's chest, "You smooth talker!" But she couldn't help burying her face in his chest, a happy smile curving her lips.

The Milky Way reflected the two embracing figures, creating gentle ripples on its surface.

The disciples watching from afar covered their faces—who would have thought that their ruthless and decisive leader could be so shameless when it came to sweet talk?

"The Alliance Leader's ability to feign ignorance is truly unparalleled..."

Standing in the corner, Su Qingyin covered her face with her sleeve, recalling the past between Miss Xiao and the Alliance Leader in the Endless Fire Domain, and couldn't help but shudder.

She secretly considered that the best course of action was to apply for a transfer to the Southern Region branch as soon as possible; otherwise, if the mistress asked about the details one day, she couldn't guarantee that she could keep the secret.

Above the Milky Way, Lin Jing suddenly looked up, gazing suspiciously in Su Qingyin's direction: "Brother Lu, why do I feel like Qingyin is looking at me strangely?"

Lu Chen, without changing his expression, put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Perhaps you were touched by our affection." As he spoke, he lowered his head and sealed her lips with a kiss before she could ask any more questions.

Seeing this, Su Qingyin immediately turned and ran away—she decided to go to Lord Mandala tonight to apply for a transfer to the Southern Region!

……

Meanwhile, in the far north of the vast world, in the Endless Fire Domain...

boom--!
A fierce clash of lightning and dazzling flames erupted in the void, unleashing a blinding light. The entire fiery domain trembled under the clash of the two Saint-Rank Heavenly Sovereigns, with countless volcanoes spewing forth scorching lava.

"Lin Dong!" Xiao Yan's black robes fluttered in the wind, and the Ancient Ruler of Strange Fire in his hand shone with dazzling light. "This has been going on for half a month!"

He helplessly parried a bolt of lightning: "Shouldn't your anger have subsided by now?"

Martial Ancestor remained expressionless, the lightning on the Thunder Emperor's Scepter intensifying: "Enough nonsense! Continue!"

Boom!

Another bolt of lightning, tearing through the void, struck down fiercely. Xiao Yan hastily erected a barrier of strange fire, but his figure was blasted back a hundred feet. He gritted his teeth, a hint of helplessness flashing across his handsome face.

"You bastard Lu Chen..." Xiao Yan gritted his teeth inwardly, his eyes flashing with fire. "When that brat comes to the Endless Fire Domain, I will definitely make him taste the flavor of the Buddha's Wrath Lotus!"

Above the endless fiery domain, lightning and strange flames intertwined to create a scene of destruction.

Yao Chen gazed at the two figures locked in a fierce battle in the distance, his white brows furrowed: "For the Martial Ancestor to set aside his status and chase after them all the way to the Fire Domain, this kid from the Heavenly Luo Alliance is quite capable."

Xiao Lin shrank behind Yao Chen and whispered, "Grandmaster, what if my sister knew that Martial Ancestor came for this..."

"Shut up!" Yao Chen quickly covered his mouth. "If that girl finds out about this, she'll cause a huge uproar!"

Before the words were even finished, a deafening roar suddenly echoed from afar. The Thunder Emperor's Scepter in Martial Ancestor's hand transformed into a ten-thousand-foot-long thunder dragon, while Xiao Yan unleashed countless strange flames to meet it. The moment the two forces collided, space shattered inch by inch, revealing a pitch-black void.

"Lin Dong!" Xiao Yan's forehead veins bulged. "That brat kidnapped your daughter, why are you taking your anger out on me!"

Martial Ancestor snorted coldly, his attack becoming even fiercer: "If the teaching is not strict, it is the teacher's laziness!"

Upon hearing this, the Fire Domain members hiding in the distance all took three steps back in unison. Yao Chen wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and whispered to Xiao Lin, "Go tell your mother to keep a close eye on Xiao Xiao..."

Xiao Lin was about to nod when his expression suddenly changed drastically: "Oh no! My sister... she just said she's going to find Lu Chen to get the Burning Technique back..."

Yao Chen's vision went black, and he almost fell from the sky. Now things are really messed up. Martial Ancestors are fighting fiercely in the Fire Domain, and Xiao Xiao has run off to the Heavenly Luo Alliance… This Great Thousand World is about to get quite a spectacle.

That kid surnamed Lu is really a menace...

(End of this chapter)