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

Chapter 173 Introduction to Body Techniques, Embarking on the Journey to the Heavenly Eye

After chatting for a while, Xiao Yan took his leave and went to rest in a side room on one side of the courtyard.

Lu Yu strolled back to the main room. He saw Little Fairy Doctor sitting under the lamp, reading a book on poisons. He naturally took off his outer robe and handed it to her.

Little Fairy Doctor took the clothes, skillfully hung them on the rack to the side, turned around and asked softly, "Did you enjoy your sparring session with Brother Xiao Yan today?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly and sat down beside her: "I certainly enjoyed myself. Brother Yan has made rapid progress and is now able to stand on his own."

He spoke gently, picked up the teapot and poured her half a cup of hot tea, then continued, "I was just talking to him about the recent situation of Lingbao Pavilion, and I heard a lot of good news."

"Oh?" Little Fairy Doctor's eyes brightened slightly, revealing a look of concern.

“Cai Lin is already a five-star Dou Zong, and Qing Lin has surpassed him, stepping into the six-star realm.”

As Lu Yu spoke, his eyes filled with satisfaction, he continued, "Brother Yan has also trained quite a few third and fourth-grade alchemists for us. They are all promising talents with clean backgrounds, and he has also recruited several fifth and sixth-grade experts to join us."

"Currently, the only thing missing in the pavilion is a seventh-grade alchemist who can stand alone and take charge. This matter is not urgent. Once we have established ourselves in the Tianmu Mountains and made a name for ourselves, we can take advantage of the Pill Tower to calmly go to the Pill Domain to recruit them."

"At that time, with such a scarce resource as Grade 8 Spirit-Nourishing Powder as an attraction, there will be no shortage of Grade 7 alchemists coming."

"What's most surprising is that Qinglin, with her Azure Serpent Three-Flower Pupil, actually tamed five sixth-tier snake-type magical beasts and dozens of fifth-tier ones, forming a 'Snake Guardian Team of Magical Beasts.' Now, the Spirit Treasure Pavilion's foundation is gradually stabilizing, and its influence is different from before."

He recounted these matters in a calm and clear voice, as if he were simply chatting about everyday matters.

Little Fairy Doctor listened quietly, a gentle smile always on her lips.

The flickering candlelight cast the shadows of the two people talking quietly onto the window, creating a peaceful and warm atmosphere.

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The next morning, Lu Yu walked out of his room looking refreshed, a relaxed and satisfied smile on his lips.

The courtyard was already quite lively.

Xiao Yan stood intently to the side, observing how Venerable Tianhuo used his immense soul power to outline the spirit seal and set up a small spirit-gathering array, his eyes occasionally flashing with thoughts and enlightenment.

On the other side, Zi Yan was facing off against Hei Qing. Hei Qing's rough voice rang out from time to time, pointing out her techniques for channeling and exerting force, and occasionally demonstrating them himself, causing the surrounding space to ripple slightly.

Although Ziyan's little face was full of reluctance, she still did as she was told, but her pouting lips showed her little mood.

Venerable Feng was sitting under an ancient tree. Seeing Lu Yu approach, he waved to him and said, "Young friend Lu, this way..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu smiled and walked over, saying, "What's wrong, Senior Feng? Is there anything you can do to advise me?"

Venerable Feng stroked his beard and smiled, taking out a jade slip that radiated a warm luster from his robes and handing it to Lu Yu, saying, "This is not instruction, but a request from someone. This was specially asked by that old fellow Yao Chen to be given to you, to thank you for your previous efforts in his resurrection and for taking care of that child Xiao Yan."

He paused, then continued, "This jade slip contains a secret technique called 'Spirit Ascension.' It was created by Yao Chen based on his many years of experience in alchemy, and it can significantly enhance the spirituality of pills. He said that this technique might be just what you, an eighth-grade alchemist, need."

"The method of spiritual ascension?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu was slightly taken aback, then his expression turned serious, and he quickly declined, saying, "Senior Yao is too kind! How precious is the secret method that can enhance the spirituality of pills? How could I accept it so easily? Please ask Senior Feng to take back this generous gift on my behalf. I am truly unworthy of it."

Venerable Feng seemed to have anticipated this, stroking his beard and smiling, "Young friend Lu, there's no need to refuse. You know the temper of that old fellow Yao Chen; once he's taken it out, there's no reason for him to take it back."

"He often said that the way of alchemy lies in communication and inheritance, and that being closed off is not the right way. To be honest, he had previously studied the eighth-grade alchemist inheritance that you gave to Xiao Yan, and admitted that he benefited a lot and was greatly inspired."

"Therefore, he specifically ordered me to deliver this 'method of spiritual ascension', firstly to thank you for your previous great help, and secondly as to return the favor. If you insist on refusing it, you will be letting him down."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu suddenly realized that there was such a reason behind it.

Immediately, he stopped refusing and his expression turned solemn. He solemnly cupped his hands and said, "Since that's the case, I will accept it without hesitation. Please thank Elder Yao on my behalf, senior."

Seeing this, Venerable Wind nodded in satisfaction.

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A few days later, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky above the courtyard, and silver lightning rolled in the clouds like an angry dragon—it was the pill lightning triggered when the seventh-grade pill was formed!

However, the raging thunder failed to unleash its full power.

A figure moved with ghostly speed through the sky filled with lightning, each flash accompanied by a deep dragon's roar. Wherever it passed, it left behind lingering, lifelike dragon-shaped afterimages, as if countless silver dragons were dancing in a sea of ​​lightning, dazzling the eye and making it difficult to discern the true form. "Exhilarating! Truly exhilarating!"

A loud laugh pierced through the thunder and echoed in the air. Lu Yu actually took the initiative to meet a bolt of silver lightning that struck down, forming profound hand seals and catching the violent lightning in his palm with his bare hands!
Blinding lightning instantly enveloped his entire body, but he seemed oblivious. His body shimmered with a dazzling, glassy luster, and his surging blood and qi erupted, forcefully devouring and refining the lightning power to temper his muscles, bones, and skin—he was actually using this seventh-grade pill lightning to temper his physical body!
At the same time, Lu Yu continued walking, actively chasing after the streaks of lightning that struck down, rapidly traversing the raging sea of ​​thunder. Wherever he passed, solidified dragon-shaped afterimages lingered, impossible to erase.

This is a sign that the quasi-heavenly-level movement technique "Dragon Soaring Technique" has been mastered!

Using Dan Lei as a shield and thunder as an enemy, one can simultaneously temper one's physical body and movement techniques, achieving two goals at once!
Below, Xiao Yan gazed at the seventh-grade pill slowly rising from his medicine cauldron, radiating a shimmering, precious light. The joy that had just appeared on his face was instantly replaced by the terrifying sight in the air.

He watched as Lu Yu roamed freely through the sea of ​​lightning, capturing it with his bare hands, and couldn't help but swallow hard, muttering, "Brother Lu's cultivation method... is a bit too fierce, isn't it?"

After a long while, the thunder gradually subsided, and the dark clouds dispersed.

Lu Yu landed lightly, his body shimmering with a restrained, glassy luster, yet his aura grew ever deeper and more profound.

He looked at Xiao Yan with an approving smile in his eyes and spoke first: "Congratulations, Brother Yan, on achieving the seventh grade of pill formation and your soul power has also naturally progressed, allowing you to step into the half-step Spirit Realm! It seems that the true gate to the Spirit Realm is already within reach."

Suppressing his shock, Xiao Yan smiled and cupped his hands in reply, "Congratulations! Brother Lu, your movement technique is truly astonishing. You can move freely through such pill lightning. You must have successfully mastered the 'Dragon Soaring Technique' by now, right?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu nodded and said, "That's right. This Dragon Soaring Technique is divided into three realms: Dragon Shadow, Dragon Soaring, and Dragon Escape. I have only just entered the first realm, 'Dragon Shadow'."

He paused for a moment, then continued to explain in detail: "If one masters the first level of this technique, one will be virtually unmatched at the Dou Zong level simply by virtue of one's speed; if one can reach the second level, 'Dragon Soaring,' one will be able to stand out among peers even in the Dou Zun realm; and if one can reach the most profound third level, 'Dragon Escape'..."

His tone carried a hint of longing, "Even when facing a Dou Sheng powerhouse, I might still be able to escape."

"Although I have just become a 'Dragon Shadow', I have already been able to integrate this technique into space travel, which has greatly increased my speed. It is indeed like adding wings to a tiger."

After saying that, he looked at Xiao Yan, his expression turning serious: "However, now that this technique is complete, I should also set off for the Tianmu Mountains."

Upon hearing this, Venerable Feng smiled and said, "In that case, I won't stay any longer. I should return to Starfall Pavilion, where I have some trivial matters to attend to."

He continued, his tone slightly teasing, "As for that old fellow Yao Chen, I wonder how long he'll stay at Xuan Yi's place in Danta. I'm not waiting for him."

He turned to Xiao Yan and instructed him, "Xiao Yan, when your teacher comes out of the Pill Tower, remember to pass on a message for me."

After saying his goodbyes to Lu Yu and Xiao Yan, Venerable Feng then vanished silently from the courtyard as if he had transformed into a gentle breeze.

At this moment, Hei Qing walked forward with heavy steps and said to Lu Yu in a deep voice, "Lu Yu, I just received a message from the clan. In a few days, an elder from the clan will come to find you in person to discuss in detail the arrangements for Zi Yan's bloodline awakening and subsequent matters."

He paused, a hint of arrogance appearing on his rugged face: "Since you intend to establish yourself in the Tianmu Mountains, my Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan might be able to lend you a hand. I reckon that the Gold-Eating Rat Clan, which occupies the area, wouldn't dare to defy my clan..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu remained calm, merely nodding slightly, his tone steady yet measured: "Thank you for your trouble, Senior Hei Qing and the nobleman. However, I can handle this matter myself."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "I would appreciate it if Senior Hei Qing could stay at the Pill Tower and look after Zi Yan. Elder Yao and I will be setting off for the Tianmu Mountains soon."

"I also need to go!"

As soon as Lu Yu finished speaking, Zi Yan jumped out and grabbed Lu Yu's sleeve. Her little face was full of reluctance and eagerness as she shouted, "I don't want to stay here! It sounds more fun over there. I want to go to Tianmu Mountain Range with you!"

Seeing this, Xiao Yan smiled and stepped forward, saying, "Brother Lu, since Zi Yan wants to go, let her go with us. I still need to go into seclusion in the Pill Tower to consolidate my alchemy skills. With Senior Hei Qing and Elder Yao with me, I don't think there will be any problems."

Venerable Tianhuo stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before nodding slightly: "What my young friend Xiao Yan said makes sense. With me here, you are safe and sound. It wouldn't hurt to bring one more person along."

Lu Yu and Hei Qing exchanged a glance. Seeing that everyone had expressed their opinions, especially seeing Zi Yan's expectant and bright eyes, they finally smiled helplessly.

"That's fine."

Lu Yu gently patted Zi Yan's head and said softly, "I'll go with you as you wish. But you must be obedient on this trip and not act willfully."

"I know!" Zi Yan cheered immediately, overjoyed.

Seeing this, Hei Qing could only mutter, "Little ancestor, you must listen to Lu Yu and not cause him any trouble!"

So, the original plan of three people traveling together turned into a trip for five.

Lu Yu, Venerable Tianhuo, Little Fairy Doctor, along with the overjoyed Zi Yan and Hei Qing who was protecting Zi Yan, discussed the matter and decided to set off immediately without further delay.

Immediately, they darted out of the courtyard and headed towards the spatial wormhole of Saint Dan City.

(End of this chapter)