The Great Overlord: Simulating the Future, Dominating Speedrunning

Chapter 26 Meeting with Dean Taicang
Three days later, outside the Beicang Spiritual Courtyard.

Three streams of light streaked across the sky and landed in a giant city called "Beicang City".

Beicang City, the border area between the inner and outer areas of Beicang Spiritual Academy, is extremely famous in the entire Beicang Continent. It is considered the first line of defense guarding outside the academy of Beicang Spiritual Academy, and it is also a commercial area where many forces conduct transactions with Beicang Spiritual Academy.

The flowing light fell into the city and transformed into three young figures, two men and one woman. They were Lu Chen, Muchen, and Luo Li who had come from White Dragon Hill.

White Dragon Hill is located in the central part of the Beicang Continent, and the Beicang Spiritual Academy is also located in the center of the entire Beicang Continent, so the two are not far apart and can be reached in a few days.

After arriving in Beicang City, Lu Chen looked up in the direction of Beicang Spiritual Academy in the city. He saw that the fluctuations of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the sky were somewhat strange, and the clouds were surging. In the clouds, he could vaguely perceive some strange fluctuations, which were the fluctuations of the spiritual array.

The fluctuations of the spiritual formation were as vast as the ocean, obscure and extremely complex. Just by looking at it, Lu Chen's expression changed. He felt that the spiritual power in his body was a little restless, and he hurriedly suppressed it.

"It's at least a Heavenly Grade Formation. It's worthy of being the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy, the oldest of the five academies."

Lu Chen's eyes narrowed, and his evaluation of the Beicang Spiritual Academy rose to a higher level again.

"Brother Lu, let's go in. Please wait a moment. I'll ask the Master of the Array Spirit to see if I can get you a courtyard entrance. Only with that thing can you enter the Northern Cang Spiritual Courtyard."

Muchen scratched his head and said sincerely.

"No need, I'll just wait here for your dean."

"This is the token of the faction I belong to, Daluo Tianyu. It represents my identity. You should take it to the higher-ups of your academy. After all, you are just a student, and your words carry little weight. With this token, I believe your academy will believe what you say."

As he spoke, Lu Chen took out the "Daluo Order" engraved with his name, and injected a wisp of his supreme aura into it to increase its credibility.

Then, he handed the token to Muchen.

"Beicang Lingzhen is one of the five most prestigious institutions of learning in the universe. They have extensive connections and are well-informed. I'm sure they'll be able to confirm my identity quickly. I'll be waiting for your good news at the city gate."

Lu Chen smiled and waved goodbye to both of them.

Then, he found a tea stall at the city gate and sat down.

……

After a while,

Lu Chen sat at the tea stall, tasting the spiritual tea he had just bought. The tea had a light fragrance, amber color, and a strong aroma. It looked very good.

However, the spiritual energy contained in it was too thin. After drinking a few sips, Lu Chen lost interest and listened quietly to the conversations around him.

"Have you heard? Recently, a spiritual treasure left by the Supreme White Dragon hundreds of years ago was discovered in the White Dragon Hill!"

"Of course, everyone knows this. Recently, those mercenary groups in Beicang City have been running there like crazy, without even thinking about it. That's the legendary Supreme Spirit Treasure, how could a group of hyenas like them covet it..."

"Oh, I can't say for sure. I heard that a supreme elder took away the item related to the opening of the spiritual treasure. It's been several days, but there's no sign of the spiritual treasure opening. I don't know what their plan is..."

"Hmph, I'm afraid they wouldn't dare to open it. I heard that hundreds of years ago, the White Dragon Supreme was one of the two masters of the Dragon Demon Palace. Later, for some unknown reason, he fell out with the Black Dragon Supreme, defected from the Dragon Demon Palace, and took away the palace's treasure - the Great Sumeru Demon Pillar..."

"Hiss, doesn't that mean that the White Dragon Spirit Treasure might contain the Dragon Demon Palace's most precious treasure?"

"That's indeed possible. It's said that if this item hadn't been lost, the outcome of the battle between the Dragon Demon Palace and the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy would still be uncertain..."

……

"My friend, you are in a good mood."

Just as Lu Chen was quietly listening to the idle chatter of people around him, suddenly an old voice suddenly appeared in his mind.

Lu Chen only felt a flash before his eyes, and then an old man in a white robe appeared in front of him. His hair and beard were all white, his face was calm, and there was a faint brilliance flashing in his calm eyes.

As soon as this person appeared, Lu Chen felt a sense of oppression spreading from the bottom of his heart. Lu Chen looked around and saw that the people around him were still talking as usual, not noticing the presence of this person at all.

He immediately understood, and bowed, saying respectfully to the old man in white robes: "I am Lu Chen, the commander of the Jiuyou Palace in the Daluo Heaven Realm, and I am honored to meet Dean Taicang."

The old man in white robe nodded and did not deny the title. It was obvious that he was the dean of the current generation of Beicang Spiritual Academy, a powerful person at the peak of the fifth level of the Supreme Realm - "Taicang"!
"I already know what you're talking about. I've also heard of Daluo Tianyu. It's one of the top powers in the northern region of Tianluo Continent, with a Supreme Earth Master in charge. It has a good reputation and I'm sure they wouldn't try to deceive an old man like me."

"There is just one thing I don't understand. Could you please help me clear it up?"

Taicang stroked his beard and asked with a smile.

"Senior, please speak."

Lu Chen nodded and said seriously.

"Young friend, have you gone to so much trouble to plan and hunt down several Supreme Beings from the Dragon Demon Palace, just to exchange for that little bit of Supreme Spirit Fluid from my Northern Cang Spiritual Academy?"

"Or, do you have another request?"

Taicang picked up the teapot, poured himself a cup of tea, and spoke slowly.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "I still can't hide it from the dean. This junior's action is indeed not just for the Supreme Spirit Liquid, but also to make the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy owe me a favor and do me a small favor."

After all, the price of entrusting a Supreme to hunt down a Supreme of the same level with just a little Supreme Spirit Liquid is too low.

If possible, with the financial resources accumulated by the Northern Cang Lingyuan over the years, they would have wiped out the Dragon Demon Palace long ago, and would not have allowed them to cause trouble for so many years.

"Help? I wonder what kind of thing it is? Even a force like the Daluo Heavenly Realm, which has a Supreme Earth Master, can't do it, and you have to ask for help from my Northern Cang Spiritual Academy?"

Taicang raised his eyebrows and laughed silently.

"This matter truly requires the help of Northern Cang Spiritual Academy."

Lu Chen also said with a smile.

"Oh? Then could you please tell me in detail what it is?"

Taicang stroked his beard and said calmly.

"Given your senior's cultivation level, you should have noticed that I haven't yet cultivated the Supreme Dharmakaya."

"It's not that the younger generation doesn't want to, but that they can't."

"I've heard that the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy possesses a treasure left behind from ancient times, called the Realm of Judgment. It can illuminate the universe and countless lower planes. Whether it's finding people or objects, it's truly exceptional."

"What I'm seeking is to use the Judgment Realm to locate the two treasures I need to forge the Supreme Dharmakaya."

Lu Chen explained slowly.

"I see……"

Taicang nodded slightly, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Young friend, your request is not excessive. I agree to this matter. However, the Judgment Realm is jointly managed by the five major academies, and it is not up to me alone to decide. I still need to discuss it with the deans of the other academies before making any decisions."

"But don't worry, my friend. Our five major academies have always been united, and I'm sure they will agree."

Hearing this, Lu Chen smiled and nodded, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior."

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(End of this chapter)