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

Chapter 235 Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit!
As the light gradually faded and everyone reopened their eyes, they couldn't help but gasp.

Beyond the stone gate lay not the stone chamber one might imagine, but an ancient forest composed of rare medicinal herbs! The vast forest was filled with exotic fragrances, shrouded in a light mist, and occasionally small animals could be seen frolicking among the grass, making the entire space seem like a paradise on earth.

"To create an independent space, truly a Dou Sheng's skill..."

Lu Yu looked around at the vibrant medicinal herb forest and sighed softly in admiration.

A hint of surprise flashed across Cai Lin's beautiful eyes: "To be able to preserve so many rare medicinal herbs intact to this day, this senior's attainments in the Dao of Space are truly astonishing."

"The value of this forest alone is enough to drive the major powers of Zhongzhou crazy," Qinglin said softly, while Xiaocai on her wrist curiously poked her head out.

"It smells so good..." Zi Yan's small nose kept twitching as she gazed longingly at the rare medicinal herbs filling the forest, her mouth almost watering.

Seeing this, Lu Yu couldn't help but chuckle and gently patted her head: "Let's take care of business first and find the Soul Infant Fruit. After we're done, you can choose any of the medicinal herbs here."

Zi Yan reluctantly withdrew her longing gaze and said with a spirited smile, "Alright, alright, I'll sense the location of the Soul Infant Fruit first."

Led by Zi Yan, the group began searching for the Soul Infant Fruit. This ancient forest was vast; even after traversing it at their pace for more than ten minutes, they still couldn't see the end, demonstrating the immense scale of the Dou Sheng's creation back then.

"I sensed it!"

Zi Yan suddenly gasped in surprise, her little face beaming with excitement.

"Is it the Soul Infant Fruit?" Lu Yu immediately asked.

“That’s right, I’m very familiar with the aura of this rare and precious herb.” Zi Yan nodded confidently, then lightly leaped onto a branch and swiftly darted forward. The others quickly followed.

Whoosh whoosh!
Deep in the forest, the sound of rushing air filled the air. Lu Yu and the others quickened their pace, closely following Zi Yan as they traversed the woods. About ten minutes later, Zi Yan gently landed on a large tree, her gaze fixed intently ahead.

Lu Yu stopped and followed her gaze, a hint of barely perceptible joy flashing in his eyes.

Ahead lay a lake, about ten zhang in circumference, its waters crystal clear. Floating in the center of the lake was a piece of land, resembling an island. On this island grew a peculiar, greyish-silver sapling, its gnarled branches forming a unique silhouette—from a distance, it resembled the shape of a pregnant woman. And within that intertwined "belly," a warm, golden glow faintly emanated.

“A Gold-Grade Soul Infant Fruit.” Lu Yu’s tone was calm, yet carried a hint of understanding.

The Soul Infant Fruit comes in two grades: silver and gold. The silver grade has decent medicinal effects, but this golden one contains the most precious gold grade.

“Young Master…” Qinglin suddenly reminded him softly, looking at the calm lake surface, “There seems to be something under the lake.”

“Every spiritual treasure in the world is protected by a strange beast.” Lu Yu smiled calmly. “The Soul Infant Fruit, a rare treasure for tempering the soul, is also extremely effective against magical beasts. The guardian beast must be located beneath this lake.”

With that, he flicked his sleeve, and the calm lake surface was instantly churned into towering waves. Under everyone's gaze, a huge shadow quickly appeared, and with a splash, a colossal creature revealed itself, its enormous eyes gleaming with ferocity as it scanned its surroundings.

"It's actually a Sky-Piercing Flood Dragon!" Zi Yan exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise. "It's practically extinct in the outside world..."

The colossal creature that emerged from the water possessed a long, serpentine body covered in blue scales. The portion above the water was already enormous, and a long, jet-black horn on its head was engraved with mysterious patterns, faintly shimmering with blue light.

The Heavenly Flood Dragon—this ancient magical beast is renowned in ancient texts, possessing a faint dragon bloodline. If it can undergo the tempering of lightning tribulations, it may even evolve into the Primordial Ancient Dragon.

However, this ancient beast, which should have been ferocious, slowly lowered its menacing head and let out a submissive growl after sensing the semi-saintly aura emanating from Lu Yu. It was merely a peak Dou Zong cultivator; before a true powerhouse, it couldn't even muster the thought of resistance.

Just then, Xiao Cai on Qing Lin's wrist suddenly began to wriggle restlessly. It darted to Qing Lin's shoulder and let out a clear hiss at Tong Tian Jiao. Its small body exuded the majesty of ancient bloodline.

The enormous body of the Tongtian Jiao trembled slightly, and a soft light emanated from its body. Under everyone's gaze, it rapidly shrank, finally transforming into a small blue Jiao that was only about ten feet long. It obediently swam behind Xiao Cai, its appearance completely different from its previous majestic demeanor.

Seeing this, Qinglin sensed Xiao Cai's thoughts. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, then she smiled and said to Lu Yu, "Young Master, Xiao Cai said it wants to subdue this Tongtian Jiao as its follower."

A hint of a smile flashed across Lu Yu's eyes: "They certainly know how to pick. This Heavenly Flood Dragon has a trace of dragon blood flowing through its body. If it can transform into a dragon in the future, it will be a good helper."

Hearing this, Xiao Cai became even more smug, happily roaming on Qing Lin's shoulder, its seven-colored light flowing erratically. Every now and then, it let out a few light hisses at the Tongtian Jiao behind it, acting like a "boss".

The little dragon that the Heavenly Dragon had transformed into followed closely behind, occasionally letting out a low, ingratiating whimper, which made everyone chuckle.

Lu Yu watched this amusing scene with a smile, and with a slight sway of his body, he appeared on the small island in the middle of the lake.

He slowly approached the Soul Infant Demon Tree, his gaze carefully sweeping over the lush branches that resembled a pregnant woman's belly. Suddenly, his eyes narrowed slightly—beneath the heavy foliage, two fist-sized golden fruits were hanging prominently.

These two fruits have a peculiar shape, with features as clear as an infant's, even the subtlest expressions are lifelike, as if they were sleeping babies. A faint, exotic fragrance emanates from the fruits, making one feel refreshed and invigorated, even causing the soul to tremble slightly.

"There are actually two Soul Infant Fruits, which is a pleasant surprise."

A hint of surprise flashed across Lu Yu's eyes, followed by a look of satisfaction.

He only knew that this Creation Saint's Ruins possessed Soul Infant Fruits, but he didn't really know how many there were.

Without further hesitation, with a flick of his sleeve, an ancient pagoda appeared in his palm.

The tower emitted a soft light, completely enveloping the entire Soul Infant Demon Tree and the soil beneath it. As the hand seals in his hands changed, the light of the Floating Pagoda became increasingly dazzling, and the entire Soul Infant Demon Tree, along with the two precious fruits, was thus completely absorbed into the tower.

"When we get back, we'll plant it in the Blood Pool of Tianshan. The energy there is abundant, making it the perfect place to cultivate such a rare and precious treasure."

Lu Yu put away the Floating Pagoda with satisfaction, only to see Zi Yan staring blankly into the depths of the forest, her little face showing an unusual look of confusion.

“Lu Yu…” Zi Yan spoke softly, a hint of confusion flashing in her emerald eyes, “I always feel like something is calling to me.”

Lu Yu's eyes flickered slightly, and he already understood. What could possibly evoke such a strong reaction from the Ancient Void Dragon was the legendary Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit.

But he remained expressionless, simply nodding gently: "Since you have sensed something, then go and take a look. The perception of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan is never wrong."

Seeing Lu Yu agree, Zi Yan's face immediately lit up with a bright smile. She lightly touched the ground with her toes and, like a swallow, took the lead, disappearing into the depths of the forest. Lu Yu and the others quickly followed.

After walking through the forest for about ten minutes, the group gradually slowed down.

"The aura around here has completely disappeared..." Cai Lin suddenly whispered a reminder, her beautiful eyes filled with vigilance.

“Don’t worry, this is already the center of this ancient forest,” Zi Yan said softly, her gaze fixed on what lay ahead. There, a seemingly ordinary, flat grassland stretched out, lush and green, but without any apparent abnormalities. Zi Yan took a few steps forward, her small face grave as she stretched out her hand. Just as her fingertips touched the empty space half a foot in front of her, a golden light suddenly appeared out of thin air.

Lu Yu and the others stared at the suddenly appearing golden light, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes. The golden light was shaped like an inverted bowl, round at the top and covering an area of ​​about ten feet. Although the golden light was dazzling, it was almost impossible to detect unless one got very close, thanks to the dense trees covering the area.

"Is this the legendary Beast Spirit Shield?"

Upon seeing this, Cai Lin's eyes immediately showed a look of astonishment.

"Sister Cailin, what is the Beast Spirit Shield...?"

Upon hearing this, Qinglin curiously moved closer, her emerald eyes filled with a thirst for knowledge.

Zi Yan gently stroked the light barrier with her palm, a faint sorrow appearing on her face: "The Beast Spirit Barrier, only extremely powerful magical beasts in life can condense this inherited technique at the moment of their death. It contains the magical beast's lifelong cultivation and bloodline power, both to protect the peace after death and to ensure the continuation of its bloodline..."

She paused, her voice slightly choked with emotion: "I can sense that a senior ancient dragon of the Void is sleeping here. The bloodline power flowing within this light barrier... feels very familiar."

Lu Yu watched this scene quietly, and he could feel the resonance deep within Zi Yan's bloodline in her words. The ancient aura emanating from the beast spirit shield moved even him.

“No…” Zi Yan stroked the light shield, her face suddenly changing as she said, “This beast spirit shield not only has the scent of the Ancient Void Dragon, but it also seems to have a bit of… the scent of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan? But this scent is far purer than that of the current Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan.”

"Why don't you just open it and see?" Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, his tone calm.

Zi Yan nodded slightly. Now that she was here, she naturally had to investigate. She gently bit her slender finger, and a wisp of golden blood welled up at her fingertip. She then lightly touched the beast spirit shield, leaving a golden bloodstain. "This kind of beast spirit shield can only be activated by those of the same bloodline..."

As the golden bloodstain streaked across the surface, ripples spread across the light shield. After a brief fluctuation in the golden light, a crack slowly tore open, revealing a vague scene within.

"Let's go..."

Zi Yan stepped in first, followed closely by Lu Yu and the others. As soon as the last person entered, a golden light rippled, and the crack quickly disappeared as if it had never existed.

The moment they stepped into the Beast Spirit Barrier, their vision shifted abruptly. The lush forest vanished, replaced by a desolate, red plain.

This vast plain stretches to the horizon, its crimson sands appearing as if stained with blood, interspersed with scattered patches of pale, limestone-like sand. In the heart of this wasteland, where crimson and pale intertwine, stands an ancient, colossal stone altar, hundreds of feet high, emanating a faint yet palpable aura of majesty that envelops the entire landscape.

Under this oppressive force, Cai Lin immediately felt her internal energy flow become sluggish. She glanced around and saw that Lu Yu and Zi Yan seemed unaffected, while Qing Lin's face had turned deathly pale.

The two women exchanged a glance, both seeing a look of horror in each other's eyes—if the mere pressure could make them react like this, how terrifying must the owner of this pressure be?
On the other side, as soon as Zi Yan entered the place, her gaze was fixed on the giant stone altar.

She hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and walked resolutely toward the altar. With each step closer, the blood in her veins boiled more intensely, as if responding to some ancient call.

The group followed Zi Yan to the top of the altar, where she stared blankly ahead—in the center of the altar, on a golden-purple stone platform, grew a peculiar sapling. The sapling was only as thick as a thumb, yet it resembled a coiled dragon, with a strange fruit of golden and purple color growing at its top.

The fruit was no bigger than the palm of a hand. Its golden half resembled a miniature ancient dragon, while its purple half resembled a phoenix with outstretched wings, both incredibly lifelike. Even more astonishing was that the overwhelming pressure that enveloped heaven and earth emanated from this fruit.

"Dragon and Phoenix Origin Fruit..."

Zi Yan's voice trembled with disbelief, "A treasure recorded only in our clan's ancient books. It requires the fusion of the life force of the Ancient Void Dragon and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix to have a less than 10% chance of being born. This is the sixth time it has appeared in history."

Before she could finish speaking, she seemed to suddenly realize something and abruptly turned to look at the plain below.

Only then did everyone realize that the mottled pale marks among the crimson sand could vaguely outline the silhouettes of two enormous skeletons—one resembling a winding dragon, and the other like a divine bird with outstretched wings. These were none other than the remains of the Ancient Void Dragon and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix!

This crimson wasteland is actually the place where two ancient magical beasts perished.

Lu Yu looked at Zi Yan and said gently, "Since this Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit has a deep connection with the Ancient Dragon Clan, you shall collect it."

Zi Yan gazed at the strange fruit, its gold and purple hues intertwined, and gently shook her head, a hint of helplessness appearing on her small face: "Lu Yu, the energy contained in this fruit is too immense. With my current strength, if I were to forcibly absorb it, I could only temporarily seal it within my body. Once we get out, I'm afraid we'll have to ask the clan elders for help..."

"An elder of your clan?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu's lips twitched slightly.

It wasn't that he was arrogant; with his current strength, the elders of Donglong Island might not actually be able to defeat him.

He hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "In that case, I'll do it."

With a flick of his sleeve, the pagoda reappeared. Just as its radiant light was about to envelop the strange little tree, a sudden change occurred—

"Roar!"

A vast, ancient dragon's roar echoed from the depths of the plains, and from within the colossal skeleton of the Primordial Dragon, a solidified phantom of a dragon soul rose into the air. Its winding body coiled in mid-air, its eyes, though lifeless, still held a majestic majesty that looked down upon all living beings.

"Wow!"

Almost simultaneously, the celestial phoenix skeleton on the other side burst forth with dazzling light. A magnificent celestial phoenix phantom spread its wings and soared into the sky, its wild and domineering aura instantly enveloping the entire plain as its colorful wings unfurled.

Two ancient remnants of spirit confronted each other across the void, their roars and cries intertwining, causing the entire world to tremble violently under their oppressive power.

Zi Yan's pretty face turned deathly pale. Under this oppressive force, the ancient dragon bloodline within her surged violently. Cai Lin and Qing Lin were forced back several steps, almost crushed by this overwhelming aura originating from ancient times.

Upon seeing this, Lu Yu's expression immediately turned cold. He raised his eyes to look at the two sky-covering phantoms in the air, and his gaze finally settled on the phantom of the ancient phoenix. A cold smile appeared on his lips.

"Noisy."

Before the words were even finished, the Floating Pagoda suddenly burst forth with dazzling light. As the pagoda spun, countless jet-black flames surged forth, transforming into a blazing sea of ​​fire that hurtled straight towards the phantom of the Heavenly Phoenix. Wherever the flames passed, space twisted and shattered, as if even heaven and earth were about to be incinerated.

The ancient phoenix let out a mournful cry, its magnificent wings struggling violently in the dark flames. However, how could its lingering resentment withstand such flames that could incinerate everything? In the blink of an eye, the beautiful phoenix phantom crumbled inch by inch, turning into countless specks of light and vanishing without a trace.

The entire plain fell silent, with only the phantom of the Ancient Dragon of the Void hanging alone in the sky, even its roar unconsciously becoming a little lower.

(End of this chapter)