While the player is in Battle Through the Heavens, the system is in The Great Ruler.

Chapter 169 Another Simulation: The Evil Spirit Clan, and the Flame Emperor's Slap!

"So this is the soul power of a mid-stage Spirit Realm cultivator...?"

Lu Yu slowly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and clear, his perception of the energy of heaven and earth far surpassing anything he had ever felt before. Without hesitation, he summoned the Azure Phoenix Cauldron, and the golden Floating Pagoda Flame rose once more.

Although the purpose of refining the Azure Spirit Pill was to help Xian'er break through her cultivation level, the process was no longer too challenging for him. With his powerful soul control at the mid-stage of the Spirit Realm, the extraction, condensation, and pill-combining steps were all completed smoothly and effortlessly.

After a few days,

As the energy within the Azure Phoenix Cauldron neared its peak, a pill the size of a dragon's eye, shimmering with a green luster, suddenly took shape. The intense energy fluctuations triggered celestial phenomena, and dark clouds gathered above the secret chamber, with silver snakes dancing wildly—it was none other than the pill lightning caused by the birth of a seventh-grade pill!
However, before the lightning could fully strike, Lu Yu merely raised his eyes and casually unleashed a palm strike from a distance. A powerful surge of battle qi shot into the sky, arriving first despite being delayed, and precisely struck the thundercloud!

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, the seemingly imposing thunderbolt was shattered like fragile glass by a single palm strike, turning into countless silver specks that slowly dissipated.

With his current strength, he could crush a seventh-grade pill lightning with a mere flick of his wrist, which was effortless.

"It's a pity the Netherworld Demon Flame is gone..."

Lu Yu sighed softly, watching the gradually dissipating energy of the pill lightning, a hint of regret in his eyes. If the Netherworld Fire were still present, this pure lightning energy would be excellent nourishment for it, enough to make it grow stronger.

Although a single seventh-grade pill lightning strike is unlikely to propel it to the next level, with accumulated power over time, a transformation is inevitable. Once it advances to the ninth-grade strange fire, the primordial energy it receives will likely be enough to enable it to achieve a tremendous leap forward.

Shaking his head with slight regret, Lu Yu brushed off non-existent dust from his body, strolled out of the quiet room, and went straight to Little Fairy Doctor.

"Xian'er, the elixir is ready."

He smiled and handed over the Jade Spirit Pill, which was still warm from the furnace and radiating immense energy.

The little fairy doctor took the pill, and the moment her fingertips touched it, she could feel the amazing medicinal power it contained. Her beautiful eyes immediately rippled with surprise.

She glanced around quickly, and taking advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention, she suddenly tiptoed and gave Lu Yu a quick "kiss" on the cheek.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her voice, barely audible yet alluring, whispered, "When I emerge from seclusion, I'll give you a proper 'reward'."

Lu Yu felt a wetness on his cheek, and upon hearing this, his eyes lit up and he couldn't help but smile expectantly.

Little Fairy Doctor knew the preciousness of this pill and dared not delay her cultivation opportunity. After speaking, she suppressed her shyness, turned around and transformed into a stream of light, quickly entered the quiet room to begin her seclusion, and prepared to break through to a higher realm.

After Little Fairy Doctor left, Zi Yan, who had been eagerly watching from the side, finally broke free from Hei Qing's nagging "discipline" and instantly flocked to Lu Yu's side like a little bird returning to its nest.

She grabbed Lu Yu's sleeve, tilted her head back, and blinked her bright purple eyes, which were filled with pure longing: "Lu Yu! What about mine? What about mine? You can't be biased! I want delicious pills too!"

Looking at her drooling expression, Lu Yu couldn't help but smile and shake his head helplessly.

He was well-prepared, and took out an exquisite jade bottle from his storage ring, pouring out several round, crystal-clear pills that emitted a rich, exotic fruit fragrance.

This was a pill he had specially made based on Zi Yan's constitution, using rare spiritual fruits favored by the Ancient Dragon of the Void as the main ingredient. The Pill Tower had plenty of medicinal materials, so naturally there was no shortage of these spiritual fruits, which were most suitable for the young Ancient Dragon of the Void.

"Here, I've already prepared it for you, you little glutton."

Zi Yan cheered and snatched the pill, clutching it tightly in her hand as if it were a priceless treasure. Her eyes crinkled into beautiful crescent moons as she smiled: "Hehe, I knew Lu Yu was the best!"

She couldn't wait to pop one into her mouth, chewing it with a crunchy sound, her cheeks puffing out, and her face beaming with a blissful, satisfied smile.

Seeing Zi Yan's carefree, simple, and happy expression, Lu Yu couldn't help but smile with a gentle and doting tone.

At this moment, Hei Qing stepped forward. Looking at Zi Yan's uncouth eating habits, a hint of helplessness appeared on his rugged face. He sighed in a deep voice, "Sigh... Brother Lu Yu, you shouldn't spoil her too much. This little darling is consuming a lot of resources by eating like this. In fact, my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan owes you another favor."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu waved his hand dismissively and laughed, "Senior Hei Qing, you flatter me. It's just some pills. As long as Zi Yan likes them, there's no need to talk about favors."

Just as the two were talking, Venerable Tianhuo slowly walked in from outside the courtyard, his expression calm, clearly having something to discuss. He approached Lu Yu and cupped his hands, saying, "Sect Master, a message has come from the East Pavilion of Fenglei Pavilion."

"Oh?" Lu Yu raised an eyebrow. "What did they say?"

"Fenglei Pavilion stated that if the Pavilion Master intends to use the Tianmu Mountains as the foundation for Lingbao Pavilion, they are willing to relinquish it and will not interfere."

Venerable Tianhuo slowly said, "The Myriad Swords Pavilion is taking a neutral stance on this matter, neither taking sides. The Starfall Pavilion has not yet responded, and it seems Venerable Feng has not yet returned."

"But the Yellow Springs Pavilion..."

Venerable Tianhuo's tone was slightly somber, "After hearing about this matter, he seemed to have some reservations. Although he did not openly oppose it, there seemed to be some dissatisfaction behind the scenes."

"besides……"

He added, "The actual controllers of the Tianmu Mountains, the Gold-Eating Rat clan, reacted quite strongly. They have lived deep in the mountains for generations, growing stronger by taking advantage of the Blood Pool. Now that they hear that our sect intends to take over, they are extremely resistant and probably will not give in easily."

Lu Yu stood still, his gaze slightly narrowed, and after a moment of contemplation, a look of understanding and determination flashed in his eyes.

"Yes, the Yellow Springs Pavilion is easy to handle."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable confidence as he slowly spoke: "No need to pay them any mind. Once the Lingbao Pavilion is completed, if they are still dissatisfied, we'll see who's the real deal."

"As for the Gold-Eating Rat clan..." Lu Yu paused slightly before continuing, "My Lingbao Pavilion is a business that values ​​harmony and prosperity, not indiscriminate killing and conquest. They have lived in the Tianmu Mountains for generations, so it's understandable that they might have some resistance. In that case, I will personally go and talk to them."

His gaze swept over Venerable Tianhuo and Hei Qing, a faint yet reassuring smile playing on his lips.

"Let's see if we can find a way that satisfies both sides. If they are willing to relinquish sovereignty over the mountain range, my Lingbao Pavilion can also promise them that they can retain some of the rights to use the Blood Pool. In the future, the pills refined in the pavilion can even be traded to their clan first."

"After all, having more friends is always better than having a group of enemies lurking in the shadows, always thinking about revenge."

"certainly……"

Lu Yu's tone remained calm, but a sharp glint flashed deep in his eyes, "If we can't reach an agreement... then we'll make other plans."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Heavenly Fire nodded thoughtfully.

……

Soon after,

In the quiet room, Lu Yu sat cross-legged on a futon, holding his breath and concentrating until his mind was completely calm and still. Then, with a slight thought, he whispered from the depths of his soul:
"Start simulation."

As the command was given, a familiar fluctuation surged from the depths of his mind once more, and a pale blue light screen slowly opened.

[Ding! Extracting a simulated identity for the host—]

[One, Dragon Demon Palace Spy—Due to your outstanding appearance, you were recruited and trained by the Dragon Demon Palace as a spy, and ordered to infiltrate the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy to lie low.]

[Second, Qingtian Spiritual Academy Student—You are an ordinary student of Qingtian Spiritual Academy, but you possess a little-known "special talent."]

[Third, Descendant of the Evil Spirit Clan—You are situated in a region of the Great Thousand Worlds conquered by an extraterrestrial evil race. From childhood, you were marked with a demonic seal by this race, resulting in a lowly status and a life and death beyond your control.]

Lu Yu's gaze slowly swept over the three options. The identity of the Dragon Demon Palace's spy was sensitive, and they were very likely to be drawn into the battle between the Dragon Demon Palace and the Northern Cang Spiritual Academy; the Azure Sky Academy students seemed stable, but they probably would have little chance to come into contact with high-end inheritances and precious treasures.

His gaze finally settled on the third option, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

"Descendants of the Evil Spirit Clan...though of humble origins and living on the brink of death, they are also the most likely to come into contact with the source of power of the extraterrestrial evil race and the ancient secrets of those eroded regions."

"Why not give it a try? It's just a simulation after all..."

He muttered to himself, and then, in a flash of inspiration, he made his choice.

[Selection successful! Impersonation loading...]

[Simulation begins——]

[In your first year, you were born on a thunderous continent in the vast world, a land corrupted by demonic energy. Spiritual energy was depleted, all things withered, and only the aura of extraterrestrial evil races permeated the heavens and earth.]

However, due to the excessive amount of demonic energy absorbed into your body, far exceeding the limits that ordinary descendants of evil spirits can withstand, your body is on the verge of collapse, and your intelligence is also being eroded. You have been deemed a "failed and defective product" by the extraterrestrial evil race.

Ultimately, you were ruthlessly banished to the desolate depths of the continent—the "Demon Lightning Mine." From then on, you dragged your body, on the verge of demonic transformation, day after day, mining a ore imbued with the power of violent lightning. Your status was lowly, and your life and death were not in your own hands.

[In the second year, you struggled to survive deep within the dark, sunless mines. One day, you unexpectedly unearthed a charred, tattered, ancient token from the rock strata. Faintly visible on it were lightning patterns and the words "Thunder Palace."]

Although you don't know its exact origin, you can sense a faint but pure lightning power within it. You secretly conceal it, knowing it might be an opportunity.

[In the third year, you continued to eke out a living in the mines, secretly cultivating the Nine Heavens Sword Primordial Spirit Chapter, hoping to glimpse a chance to change your fate. However, one day, the world suddenly changed drastically! An indescribable, vast pressure descended from the heavens, causing the entire demonized continent to tremble. Then, endless flames seemed to be born from the void, burning away the eight wastelands and purifying the demonic energy!]

Looking up, you see a figure standing tall in the sky, surrounded by dazzling, strange flames, like a god—Emperor Yan Xiao Yan, descending upon this world!

You witness Emperor Yan using his supreme divine powers to annihilate the extraterrestrial evil race that had been entrenched here, purifying the continent. Your mind races, realizing this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to escape!

[On a sudden impulse, you mustered all your courage and shouted at the top of your lungs towards the godlike figure in the sky: "Nalan Yanran! Fortune changes every thirty years, never underestimate a young man's potential—"]

You're trying to get that being's attention by using this familiar allusion...

However, the pure demonic energy surrounding you was as dazzling as a beacon in the darkness. The Flame Emperor above didn't even glance down at you; in his perception, you were no different from those evil beings. With a casual wave of his hand, a fiery palm print imbued with purifying power crushed down as easily as swatting a mosquito…

You are dead!

[This simulation ends——]

You can choose one of the following three items.

[One, a wisp of pure demonic energy]

Second, a piece of Thunder Marrow Crystal Ore (Supreme Grade)

[Three, Ancient Thunder Palace Entry Disciple Token]

(End of this chapter)