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

Chapter 186 Two Women Clash, Stubborn Gu Qian
Upon hearing this, Xun'er couldn't help but blush with a faint yet incredibly beautiful blush, like the first rays of dawn painting the clouds.

Her previous petty grievances and feigned seriousness melted away instantly at that moment, vanishing without a trace with just those words.

She softly hummed in agreement, burying her flushed cheeks even deeper into Lu Yu's warm shoulder, as if trying to hide herself completely, along with the overflowing joy and peace of mind.

All her previous anxieties about the "quota" had long been forgotten.

At this moment, all that remained in her world was this embrace and the words "my dearest Xun'er".

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After a long time,

The atmosphere in the room gradually calmed down, and Xun'er had fallen into a deep sleep on the bed, with a faint, serene smile still on her lips.

Lu Yu gently tucked the blanket around her, gazed at her for a moment, and then quietly left the room, closing the door behind him.

The moonlight outside was like water, its gentle glow spilling onto the veranda. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard, he saw a figure slowly emerge from the shadows—it was Little Fairy Doctor, who had returned.

She stood quietly in the moonlight, her white dress seemingly shimmering with a hazy glow, her gaze gentle as she looked at him, and softly spoke:

"She...is she resting?"

Lu Yu nodded slightly.

Little Fairy Doctor nodded silently, without speaking immediately. The two stood quietly under the moon, a subtle atmosphere filling the air.

After a moment of silence, Little Fairy Doctor spoke first. Her voice was still gentle, but with a hint of concern that was hard to detect: "She is new here. If there is anything she is not used to or if she needs any help, she can tell me at any time."

She spoke these words with utmost naturalness, her words subtly revealing the air of a hostess, as if she were already the lady of the house.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu coughed lightly, looking slightly embarrassed, and subconsciously touched his nose.

Although Xiao Yixian's words were spoken in a gentle tone, the implied meaning of "official wife" caught him off guard, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Little Fairy Doctor's eyes were calm and unwavering, as if she had simply stated something perfectly ordinary. She did not say anything more, and with a slight movement, the surrounding space rippled gently like water.

The next moment, her figure quietly merged into the ripples, disappearing without a trace, leaving only her last words lingering faintly in the air:

"Spend quality time with her."

Meanwhile, inside the room, Xun'er, who had been keeping her eyes closed, quietly opened them. Her clear eyes showed no trace of sleepiness, but rather a complex and unfathomable light.

"She was just one step ahead of me..." she murmured to herself, her voice so soft it almost disappeared into the air.

"Tomorrow, we should pay a proper visit." Xun'er said softly, her fingertips gently smoothing the wrinkles on her sleeves, her every move exuding the elegance of a thousand-year-old clan.

Although Little Fairy Doctor got Lu Yu before her, Xun'er's eyes showed no fear. As the most dazzling pearl of the ancient clan, she had her own pride and confidence.

She's just a mere cursed poison body. Keeping her as a maid by Brother Yu's side was already the limit. If she wants to push her luck any further, she's disregarding the proper order of importance...

snort!
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The next day, at the summit of Tianmu Mountain.

Lu Yu stood still, palms facing upwards. With a slight thought, countless lifelike fiery serpents leaped out from his palms, hissing and slithering with extraordinary agility.

This was the initial result of his comprehension of the "Beast Form Chapter" in the Record of Ten Thousand Fires—using the power of different fires to transform into ten thousand beasts.

Immediately, his technique shifted, and the flames changed shape dramatically. Sometimes they coalesced into a majestic fire wolf howling to the sky, sometimes they transformed into a soaring eagle swooping down, and sometimes they even materialized into a massive, robust bear pounding its chest…

The various strange fire beasts were all incredibly lifelike, radiating intense, heart-pounding energy fluctuations.

Xun'er, watching from the side, had her beautiful eyes shining and was also intrigued. She lightly tapped her slender finger, and a dazzling golden flame rose from her fingertip—it was the Golden Emperor's Burning Heaven Flame.

Under her skillful control, the golden flames swiftly transformed into an incomparably magnificent golden phoenix. With a clear cry, it gracefully danced around her, its golden light shimmering, exuding extraordinary nobility.

The two looked at each other and smiled, then began to play like children.

After playing for a while, Xun'er waved away the golden phoenix flames in the air, walked to Lu Yu's side, naturally took his arm, looked up at him, a faint smile on her lips, her tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable meaning:
"Brother Yu, please take me to meet Little Fairy Doctor."

She deliberately paused slightly on the word "younger sister," and a subtle sharpness flashed in her eyes as she moved.

Since she is destined to be more than just her brother Yu, then she should naturally take the position of "older sister".

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu instinctively wanted to politely decline, as he really didn't want to see the two women arguing.

However, before he could finish speaking, a clear, cold voice drifted leisurely from not far away:
"Is it a bit too hasty to establish a formal status for my younger sister now that she has just arrived?"

Suddenly, Little Fairy Doctor appeared, standing quietly under an ancient tree, dressed in white, her gaze calmly fixed on the two of them. She walked slowly over and said softly to Lu Yu, "Let me talk to Sister Xun'er about this alone."

After saying that, she looked at Xun'er, her eyes calm but with an undeniable meaning.

Xun'er nodded slightly, her smile unchanged.

The two women exchanged a glance, then turned around and walked into the house in unison, leaving Lu Yu, who was about to say something, outside the door.

Lu Yu looked at the closed door, touched his nose, and had no choice but to turn around and leave helplessly.

They hadn't gone far when they encountered Xiao Yan, who was already waiting on the side, with a look of anticipation on his face.

"Tsk tsk..." Xiao Yan crossed his arms and leaned against the tree trunk, a mocking smile on his face. "Brother Lu, having multiple wives isn't easy, is it? You got kicked out already?"

Lu Yu glared at Xiao Yan, annoyed, and, too lazy to waste words, laughed and scolded, "Get lost! Even if having multiple wives isn't always easy, it's still better than you, a lonely bachelor who can only stand by and watch!"

Xiao Yan was not annoyed by this, but laughed even more wildly. Just as he was about to make a few more jokes, he saw Gu Qingyang and the others walking over.

Gu Qingyang took the lead in cupping his hands and said solemnly, "Brother Lu, we left the Ancient Realm this time to travel around, hone our skills, and broaden our horizons. Now that Xun'er's matter is settled, it is time for us to continue our journey to other parts of the continent."

He paused, glanced at the still-closed door, and continued, "As for Xun'er, her strength is the most outstanding among us. She is meticulous and knows how to handle things. We don't need to worry about whether she stays or leaves. Since she has chosen to stay, let her stay here... a little longer."

His words implied that he had tacitly accepted the arrangement for Xun'er to stay by Lu Yu's side.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said, "Take care on your journey. Don't worry about Xun'er, I'll take care of her..."

Before the words were even finished, two extremely powerful auras suddenly came from the sky!

The space suddenly distorted violently, and two elderly men dressed in identical ancient gray robes silently appeared. A terrifying pressure instantly enveloped the entire summit of Tianmu Mountain, making it difficult for anyone to breathe. Both men were dressed in gray robes, with cold and stern faces, and looked as if they had been cut from the same mold; they were actually twin brothers.

Their icy gazes swept across the entire room as if they were tangible, and wherever their eyes fell, the space seemed to freeze, filled with a chilling sense of oppression.

"Elder Guqian..."

"Elder Gu Xu..."

"Who summoned them?!"

Gu Qingyang and the others' expressions changed drastically, and they gasped in disbelief.

As core members of the ancient clan, they naturally possess methods to contact their elders in emergencies, but they would never use them unless absolutely necessary. The current situation clearly indicates that someone has sent a signal without authorization!
Ignoring the astonishment and suspicion of Gu Qingyang and the others, Gu Qian on the left fixed his cold eyes on Gu Yao, who was still recovering from his injuries and had a pale face. His voice was hoarse but carried an undeniable authority as he asked sharply:

"Ancient Demon! Where is Miss Xun'er now?"

Gu Yao frowned slightly, feeling that this matter was quite strange, and subconsciously wanted to decline the question.

Suddenly, Lingquan stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Elders Gu Qian and Gu Xu, then pointed to the closed door.

He said in a calm but clear tone, "Reporting to the two elders, Miss Xun'er is in that room."

Upon hearing this, the ancient demon beside him suddenly narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze instantly piercing towards Ling Quan.

Although he couldn't be sure, he already suspected that the summoning of the elders was most likely related to this person!

Almost at the same time Lingquan finished speaking, the tightly closed door creaked open from the inside.

Two beautiful figures emerged side by side. They were Xun'er and Little Fairy Doctor, who had been startled by the powerful aura emanating from the outside world.

Xun'er's face was ashen, her usually clear and gentle eyes now filled with undisguised anger. She took a step forward, her gaze locking onto the two gray-robed elders in mid-air, her cold voice resounding with undeniable authority:

"Elder Gu Qian! Elder Gu Xu! Who gave you permission to come here without authorization and disturb my cultivation?!"

Although Little Fairy Doctor did not speak, she simply stood quietly to the side, but a faint aura of poisonous fighting spirit had already quietly spread around her, indicating her stance.

When Gu Qian and Gu Xu saw Xun'er appear, especially when they sensed her questioning tone that contained hidden anger, their expressions changed slightly.

Although they were elders of the ancient clan and held a prestigious position, Xun'er, as a member of the clan with a divine bloodline, possessed a supreme bloodline and her status was not something they could easily offend.

The ancient clan is rife with factions, and there are differing opinions regarding the arrangements for Xun'er.

Among them, a considerable number of forces, including the factions to which Gu Qian and Gu Xu belonged, strongly advocated that Xun'er should marry the most outstanding member of the clan in order to continue and strengthen the purest and most powerful bloodline of the ancient clan.

In their view, outsiders, especially those like Lu Yu who have no background or foundation, are simply not worthy of the divine bloodline that the ancient clans have only seen once in a thousand years!
Elder Gu Qian took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart. He bowed slightly to Xun'er, and although his tone softened, he still said in a deep voice, "Miss, please calm down. We have come here to take you back to your clan. You are of noble status and have extraordinary bloodline. You have been away from home for a long time and have been in close contact with people of unknown identity. This may be inappropriate. Please consider the overall situation."

The identity of the "unidentified person" is self-evident from their words.

As soon as she finished speaking, Xun'er's expression suddenly darkened, and a chill rose in her eyes.

Gu Qingyang and the others also frowned, clearly uncomfortable with Gu Qian's blatant belittling, but they remained silent for the time being due to the elder's authority.

Just then, a calm yet undeniable voice suddenly rang out:
"Even the eight ancient clans still value bloodlines so much."

Yao Chen's figure appeared silently beside Lu Yu, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance and composure. He looked gently at Gu Qian and the other man, his tone steady and calm, as if simply stating a fact:
"The Dou Qi Continent is a land of many heroes. To judge a person's worth solely by their bloodline is rather biased. I myself suffered greatly from this argument when I was down on my luck. I hope you can broaden your perspective."

At this moment, Venerable Heavenly Fire also appeared beside Lu Yu.

Although he did not speak, the intense fighting spirit surrounding him quietly spread out, silently demonstrating his stance.

"Two peak Dou Zun..."

Gu Qian and Gu Xu sensed the immense aura emanating from Yao Lao and Tian Huo Zun Zhe, and their expressions changed drastically, with an incredulous look of horror flashing in their eyes.

They never expected that two powerful individuals with such strength would appear in this remote place at the same time!
Seeing this, Lu Yu stepped forward, his gaze calm yet unwavering as he looked at Gu Qian, and said loudly, "Elder Gu Qian, times have changed. Why cling to outdated rules and conventions? Some insistence may just be a sign of being stuck in the past."

Upon hearing this, Gu Qian's gaze suddenly shifted to Lu Yu. After scrutinizing him closely, his expression changed drastically, and he said in a deep voice, "It's you?"

"That boy who was overly close to Miss Xiao back then?"

Immediately after sensing Lu Yu's aura, his expression changed drastically again, and he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: "Dou Zun?! How is this possible!"

Gu Qian's pupils suddenly contracted, his face filled with disbelief. He clearly remembered that when he saw this boy in Wutan City three years ago, the other party was just a mere Dou Ling, whose strength was so weak that he didn't even deserve to give him a second glance.

How long has it been? The other party has already become a strong person at the same level as him, Dou Zun, and even reached the level of two-star Dou Zun!

This speed of cultivation is simply astonishing, completely beyond his comprehension!
Gu Qian frowned and pondered for a moment. The shock in his eyes gradually faded, turning into a deeper coldness.

Such an abnormally fast advancement speed must have relied on consuming a large number of pills to barely build up one's cultivation level, and one's foundation must be extremely weak!
How could such lucky individuals, who rely on external forces, be worthy of the goddess of his ancient clan?
"In any case, Miss must return to her clan; that is the right thing to do."

Gu Qian shouted sharply, his fighting spirit suddenly erupting as he made a move to rush towards Xun'er.

However, as soon as he moved, Yao Chen and Venerable Tianhuo took a step forward at the same time. Two vast and powerful pressures crashed down like mountains, forcing Gu Qian back and causing him to freeze. His face immediately turned extremely ugly.

Gu Xu and Gu Qian exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with determination. Gu Xu gritted his teeth, his gray robes billowing without wind, unleashing the formidable power of a Nine-Star Dou Zun. He actually took the initiative to meet Yao Chen and Tian Huo Zun, saying in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, please forgive me!"

He was clearly trying to use his own cultivation to temporarily restrain the two peak Dou Zun.

At the same time, Gu Qian seized this fleeting opportunity, his figure transforming into a gray shadow as he rushed straight towards Xun'er!
"Don't think about it!"

Lu Yu's eyes suddenly turned icy cold, and his cold shout was like a thunderclap! Before his words had even finished, the dazzling golden floating pagoda fire, the ghostly blue ice soul flame, and the cyan earth core flame roared out from his body, frantically intertwining and fusing around him!
"The secret method of merging souls!"

With a low murmur, the originally raging three-colored flames seemed to be drawn back by an invisible force, and all of them were absorbed into his body.

A terrifying aura far exceeding the level of a two-star Dou Zun erupted like a dormant volcano, rising steadily and causing the surrounding space to tremble and distort!

"Burning Spirit Transformation!"

The secret technique was activated once more! A phantom ancient dragon shadow seemed to flash around him, emitting a silent roar.

The next moment, everyone felt a blur before their eyes, and Lu Yu's figure, like a ghost, arrived first and suddenly blocked Gu Qian's path.

A hand burning with tri-colored flames slowly emerged, carrying a terrifying power that sent shivers down one's spine, and slammed down mercilessly towards Gu Qian!
(End of this chapter)