Chapter 387: The Outpost Before the General Offensive

In the great hall, Taicang and the other high-level members of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy stared blankly at the man in white before them, their inner astonishment so great that they ignored even the Beiming Longkun, who was beside them and beside himself with joy.

"Is what Lord Beiming said true?" Finally, Taicang voiced his own feelings.

Was this person actually going to join their Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy? Even if only temporarily, it was an unimaginable thing.

To put it bluntly, given Xiao Han's abilities, their Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy seemed unworthy.

"Ahem..." Stopping the Beiming Longkun, who was about to speak, Xiao Han coughed lightly, then said:

"I am a newcomer here, and I apologize for disturbing your academy. I hope for your kind guidance."

"Not at all, not at all," Taicang said hurriedly. "It is our Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy's good fortune that you are willing to join."

"In that case, let Excellency Xiao Han serve as a Heavenly Seat Elder."

"All benefits will remain as usual, and there is no need to worry about academy affairs. How does that sound?"

In just a few words, Xiao Han's position was clearly arranged by Taicang.

Xiao Han had no complaints; according to his understanding, the status of a Heavenly Seat Elder was second only to the Guardian Beast Beiming Longkun and the Dean Taicang. Since the status of these two was irreplaceable, Xiao Han had no such intentions anyway.

What's more, as this Heavenly Seat Elder, he didn't have to manage anything. Simply put, it was a cushy job with good pay, nothing to do, and great benefits!

Thus, Xiao Han reached a consensus with the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy.

Once the agreement was signed, it was naturally time to get to the main point.

"Elder Xiao, according to Lord Beiming, you have the ability to break that Great Ancient Array of the Dragon Demon Palace?" Although he had already heard it, Taicang still wanted a definitive answer.

"I cannot guarantee this point; I can only say I have some confidence." Xiao Han did not arrogantly make any absolute promises; if he were to capsize in the gutter, he would lose face all the way to another world.

"Good... good..."

"It is enough that you have confidence." Taicang and the others knew Xiao Han's reservations; they were very familiar with such rhetoric, and at the very least, the other party truly possessed this capability.

"Rest up. In three days, we will head directly to the Dragon Demon Palace headquarters!"

Since the array could be broken, the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy naturally had nothing to worry about. Taicang was even more impatient to issue orders and prepare to mobilize personnel.

………

Three days later.

Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, Beiming Square.

Once the place where the Beiming Longkun practiced, it had been built into a vast square after the establishment of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy and served as the venue for many important events.

Today, Beiming Square was densely packed with many students, instructors, and even Elders. Having experienced two years of war, the temperament of this batch of Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy students had become much fiercer. Even without moving, gathered together, they still exuded an invisible baleful aura.

Because it was a surprise attack on the headquarters, quality was preferred over quantity, and this group was also carefully selected as the most formidable combat force.

At this moment, they all turned their gazes toward the few figures in mid-air, their eyes filled with deep respect and admiration.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Han was also surprised in his heart. To be able to achieve this, Taicang's level—or rather, his character—was indeed worth trusting.

Taicang could not know Xiao Han's thoughts. He looked at the crowd below with a complex expression, unable to help but sigh inwardly. Although they had a high chance of successfully destroying the Dragon Demon Palace this time and ending the war once and for all,

it could not be denied that where there is war, there is sacrifice. After this time, he did not know how many people would sacrifice themselves for the academy. As the Dean of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy, Taicang felt deeply dejected.

But this did not hinder his judgment. This was the best opportunity; long-term pain is worse than short-term pain, and the current sacrifices would only be for a better tomorrow.

Taking a deep breath, Taicang began his pre-battle declaration.

"Fellow Elders, instructors, and little ones, the war between us and the Dragon Demon Palace has been going on for two years."

"In just two short years, we have watched our former companions and friends leave us one by one, yet we were powerless to do anything."

Taicang's words immediately ignited fury in everyone's hearts. Over these two years, who could have stayed out of it, and which one of them did not have friends who died on the battlefield? Now, Taicang had ripped open the scars.

Beyond the sorrow, it also caused the flames in their hearts to burn fiercely.

"Who is the culprit?"

"Tell me!" Taicang's tone rose sharply, even using a trace of the Taicang Divine Voice.

"The Dragon Demon Palace!"

Everyone roared the name that had shattered their peaceful academy life with bloodshot eyes, the anger in their hearts nearly overflowing.

"That's right!"

Taicang spoke, and the entire venue fell silent.

"This is also what I want to say."

"The Dragon Demon Palace!"

"We have only one goal this time."

"Destroy the Dragon Demon Palace!" Taicang said with resounding force.

"People of the Dragon Demon Palace..."

"Kill!"

As his voice fell, Taicang's aura changed. He withdrew his usual gentle tone and said sternly and severely.

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"..."

The heaven-shaking shouts of "kill" echoed throughout the entire academy for a long time.

Such a spectacular scene, even for someone like Xiao Han who was accustomed to big battles, still made his blood boil.

"Let us set off!"

After the pre-battle declaration was finished, Taicang instructed everyone.

"Zhutian, Cao Xiu, you two stay behind to guard the academy. During the time we are away, seal the entire academy."

"If any petty scoundrels dare to cause trouble..."

Taicang stretched out his palm and made a clean, decisive cutting motion, incomparably fierce,

"Kill without mercy!"

"Yes!" Zhutian and the other replied promptly.

Afterwards, Taicang turned his gaze toward Xiao Han, the bitter expression completely replacing the ferocity and ruthlessness from just a moment ago, "Elder Xiao, you have seen the situation today."

"If you cannot break the array and we return in defeat, then my time as Dean will have come to an end!"

To this, Xiao Han smiled slightly and said indifferently, "If Dean Taicang has this wish, I could reluctantly take on this heavy responsibility of Dean."

"For real?" Taicang's tone was somewhat excited.

"What do you think?"

The two of them, under the helpless gazes of several Heavenly Seat Elders, openly and brazenly discussed the succession of the Northern Heavens Spiritual Academy Dean.

Finally...

Xiao Han stopped joking around and gave a precise answer, "Rest assured, Dean Taicang, as long as the information on the grand array you provided is correct."

"I guarantee that Spirit Array will not last past tomorrow."

"Then my position as Dean is considered saved?" Taicang's tone was a bit reluctant.

He actually quite wanted Xiao Han to take over just like that; with this person's existence, he would like to see how that old bastard Tiansheng would stir up trouble.

Xiao Han's mouth couldn't help but twitch; did this person actually have the intention to abdicate?

Fortunately, he did not continue to carry on the joke.

However, in the final analysis, these were just joking words between the two; both Taicang and Xiao Han knew well that the position of Dean could not be decided by a few words from a couple of people.

Xiao Han was, after all, a strange outsider; even if Taicang and Xiao Han reached a consensus, the other Elders would not possibly agree.

"Prepare to set off!" As the Teleportation Array opened, the few of them stepped forward.