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

Chapter 184 Prodigy? Let the older generation handle it!

High above, the clouds seemed to freeze in the tense atmosphere below. Several figures stood in mid-air, all staring intently at the scene below with grave expressions.

"This person exudes a terrifying aura..."

A man in a silver robe spoke in a hoarse voice, his face filled with disbelief, "Such a young Dou Zun, his talent is probably even more astonishing than Miss Xun'er's, and his Dou Qi is extremely refined, definitely not some superficial person built up by pills. Gu Yao couldn't even withstand a single finger from him..."

"It's ridiculously strong."

Another burly man spoke in a booming voice, his tone unusually grave: "Even if the ancient demon were at the same level as him, his chances of winning would be slim. This oppressive aura... is definitely not that of an ordinary Dou Zun!"

Among the three, a man dressed in a thin blue robe, with a refined and handsome demeanor, nodded slightly. His aura seemed less powerful than that of the two beside him, yet he subtly positioned himself in the center.

He looked down at the composed young man in white below and the graceful young woman in green beside him with a complicated expression, a hint of complexity and understanding flashing in his eyes: "The person Xun'er has taken a liking to is naturally no ordinary person."

He sighed softly, his tone carrying a hint of relief and amusement: "Now... those nagging old fogies in the clan should have nothing to say, right?"

Meanwhile, smoke and dust began to disperse slightly in the area below.

The ancient demon staggered and struggled to his feet from the pit. His once magnificent dark blue satin robe was torn in many places and covered in dust. A trace of bright red blood hung from the corner of his mouth, making him look quite disheveled.

But his sharp, hawk-like eyes still burned with an indomitable flame, staring intently at the nonchalant Lu Yu ahead, his eyes filled with unbearable resentment and anger.

"I... I refuse to accept this!" he roared hoarsely, his voice rough with pain and agitation. "What kind of real skill is it to suppress others just because you have a higher cultivation level! If you're a man, then suppress your cultivation level and fight me on equal footing!"

At this moment, the aura of the ancient demon was faintly revealed, clearly indicating that he was at the level of a seven-star Dou Zong, while the faint and profound aura around Lu Yu had already shown that he had stepped into the Dou Zun realm.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu remained calm, seemingly too lazy to respond to such a childish provocation. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Yan beside him could no longer contain himself.

Xiao Yan crossed his arms, his face full of undisguised sarcasm, and sneered: "Heh, you can't beat them so you start rolling around on the ground and acting like a scoundrel? Your fast cultivation speed and high realm are my brother Lu's abilities, aren't they? Why should I suppress my realm and play this childish game with you?"

He looked the disheveled Gu Yao up and down, his eyes practically overflowing with contempt: "A Dou Zun suppressing his cultivation level to fight a Dou Zong like you? How dare you even say that? Do you think Brother Lu is your elder, someone who needs to give way to you?"

"If you're so capable, why don't you break through to the Dou Zun level yourself? If you don't have the ability, then shut up! You lack strength, but you talk a lot of nonsense!"

Xiao Yan's series of merciless taunts were like cold knives, each word piercing the heart.

Gu Yao's face turned pale and then red, his chest heaving violently. He wanted to refute, but found that the other party's words were all reasonable and he had no way to argue. He could only swallow his anger and almost suffer internal injuries.

"Hahaha, it's rare to see that ancient demon get his comeuppance..."

High in the sky, the burly man, as tall as an iron tower, laughed loudly, his voice booming like a bell.

He was the first to leap off the monster's back, landing heavily and kicking up some dust. He then clasped his hands in a hearty fist salute to Lu Yu and said, "My name is Gu Xing, a member of the Ancient Clan! Lu Yu, right? Well, I'll remember you!"

Seeing Gu Xing's fate, the silver-robed man and the green-robed man exchanged a glance and then gracefully descended as well.

The man in the silver robe looked somewhat solemn as he cupped his hands and said, "Gu Hua."

The refined-looking man in a blue robe beside him smiled slightly and said in a relatively calm tone, "Gu Qingyang."

Seeing that the leaders had all expressed their opinions, the younger generation of the ancient clans behind them followed suit, bowing to Lu Yu in turn and announcing their names. The scene suddenly became quite lively, a stark contrast to the previous tense atmosphere.

After everyone had a brief introduction, Lu Yu's gaze returned to the ancient demon, whose face was still filled with resentment. His tone was calm but carried an undeniable authority: "You want to challenge me?"

He shook his head slightly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears: "You're not ready yet."

His gaze slowly swept over all the young members of the ancient clans present, including Gu Xing, Gu Hua, and Gu Qingyang, and he continued calmly, "Even if you all come at me together, it won't work."

Finally, his gaze returned to Xun'er, softening, but his words were resolute and filled with absolute confidence: "Xun'er, I'm determined to marry you."

"If anyone still disagrees..."

He paused, his voice suddenly turning colder, "You can have the elders of your clan come to me. I, Lu Yu, will take care of them all."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent.

That invisible aura of dominance and confidence moved all the young disciples of the ancient clans, and for a moment no one dared to refute it.

Gu Qingyang, Gu Hua, and the others exchanged glances, all looking embarrassed. As the most outstanding members of the younger generation of the Gu clan, they were used to being the ones saying "no," never before had they been told to their faces, "Even if we all come at you, it won't work."
Unfortunately, their opponent's strength was unfathomable, leaving them without the confidence to refute, which made them feel truly humiliated.

Xun'er, however, paid no attention to these trivial matters. Her bright eyes gazed at Lu Yu with undisguised admiration and tenderness, as if he were the only person left in the world.

She gently tugged at Lu Yu's sleeve, her slender fingers trembling slightly, and whispered, "Brother Yu, can we... talk alone?" Her voice was soft, almost a whisper, carrying a rare shyness and an undisguised anticipation.

Lu Yu naturally understood her intentions, and a tender look appeared in his eyes as he nodded slightly.

This scene, witnessed by the ancient clan members behind them, immediately stirred up waves of emotion. Gu Qingyang and the others exchanged glances, their faces showing complex emotions.

When had they ever seen this young lady of the clan, who was always aloof and reserved and kept her distance from everyone, show such girlish behavior?
Although she felt a little bitter, she had to admit that perhaps only someone like Lu Yu could truly be worthy of her.

The Little Fairy Doctor, standing quietly to the side, took it all in. A faint smile played on her lips, her eyes calm and gentle, conveying a sense of understanding and composure.

She turned away silently and walked down the mountain, as if it were only natural to leave each other some space.

She had already gained the upper hand, so it wouldn't hurt to give way to this young lady.

At this opportune moment, Venerable Tianhuo stepped forward and said loudly, "Esteemed heroes of the ancient clans have come from afar. Let me extend my hospitality. This way, please."

He skillfully guided Gu Qingyang and the others to walk to the side, easing the awkward atmosphere.

On the other side, Yao Chen pulled Xiao Yan aside in annoyance and scolded him in a low voice, "You brat, why did you stick your nose in? That ancient demon looks like a narrow-minded and vindictive person. You're not strong enough yet, why did you provoke him for no reason?"

Xiao Yan grinned nonchalantly, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "Teacher, don't worry. Why bother with a mere ancient demon? Give me two years, and I'll definitely surpass him completely!"

Yao Chen looked at his disciple's fearless and naive demeanor, feeling both amused and exasperated. In the end, he could only shake his head helplessly, but deep in his eyes, there was a hint of barely perceptible satisfaction and pride.

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Soon after,

On a secluded platform halfway up Tianmu Mountain.

Lu Yu naturally took Xun'er's hand, and the two strolled slowly along the winding path. A gentle breeze blew by, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees, and also lightly lifted a few strands of hair from Xun'er's forehead.

"Xun'er, how have you been these past few years?" Lu Yu asked softly, his fingertips unconsciously and gently caressing the smooth back of her hand, the touch warm and delicate, like fine jade.

Xun'er turned her head to look at him, her eyes sparkling with clear, gentle light, and said softly, "I have cultivated the strange fire spiritual vein method left by Brother Yu and successfully forged a level four earth vein. Now, my cultivation speed is much faster."

"A level four ley line?"

Upon hearing this, a look of surprise flashed across Lu Yu's eyes.

A level four earth vein is quite good even in the vast and boundless world. If combined with Xun'er's own divine bloodline talent, her path to becoming a peak Dou Sheng will be almost smooth.

“And…and…” Xun’er’s voice suddenly lowered, with a rare hint of hesitation in her tone.

"What else?"

Lu Yu subconsciously pressed for an answer, turning to look at her. He saw that the girl's cheeks were slightly flushed, her gaze was slightly evasive, and her voice was barely audible: "It's you... that manual you left behind... the cultivation technique that requires studying alone at night. I... I also study it often..."

A practice method that needs to be studied at night?

Lu Yu was taken aback for a moment, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. Then, a forgotten memory was suddenly awakened—

"The Great Emperor's Inner Classic?!"

He blurted it out almost immediately, finally remembering the special cultivation technique he had given Xun'er. What kind of legitimate cultivation manual was that?
Seeing Xun'er's adorable appearance, shy yet trying to remain calm, Lu Yu immediately understood what was going on, feeling both amused and touched.

He could no longer suppress the flutter in his heart and gently pulled her into his embrace. Xun'er stiffened slightly at first, then her body softened, and she obediently nestled against his chest, burying her cheek in his shoulder, and whispered, "Brother Yu...you're making fun of me..."

Lu Yu chuckled softly, his chest trembling slightly, but he tightened his grip on Lu Yu's arms.

He looked down and could smell the faint fragrance in her hair. He couldn't help but gently rub his chin against her smooth forehead and said softly, "Silly girl, how could I laugh at you? I'm touched and happy."

The softness in his arms and the complete trust he felt overwhelmed him. He leaned down slightly, his warm lips gently pressing against her smooth forehead. Xun'er trembled slightly, but instead of flinching, she instinctively moved closer to him.

Sensing the beauty's tacit consent and affection, Lu Yu's gaze grew even deeper and gentler. He gently lifted her slightly flushed cheeks with his fingertips, then lowered his head again, this time aiming precisely at her soft, rosy lips.

"Well……"

(End of this chapter)