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

Chapter 241 A Difficult Choice! A Battle Saint! A Battle Saint!

How do I choose?

Looking at the options presented in the simulation, Lu Yu's face showed a rare hint of hesitation.

Whether it's the decree of Emperor Yan, the supreme-level flames of life, or the various divine arts he has deduced, each one is exactly what he needs right now.

Having received the decree of Emperor Yan, and with the power of a seventh-grade supreme being bestowed upon him by Emperor Yan, a holy-grade supreme being, he might be able to defeat an eight-star or even nine-star Dou Sheng.

As long as one doesn't encounter peak powerhouses like Gu Yuan, the patriarch of the Ancient Clan, Hun Tiandi, the patriarch of the Soul Clan, or Xu Wu Tun Yan, it's enough for one to protect oneself safely in the Dou Qi Continent.

Having obtained the Flame of Life, he is now a half-saint, lacking only energy to reach the Dou Sheng realm. After refining it, he might be able to directly break through to the Dou Sheng realm.

As for the inheritance jade slip, it contains three intermediate-level Heaven-rank combat skills that he deduced, as well as two extremely precious advanced-level Heaven-rank combat skills.

One is a body-refining technique, and the other is a sonic technique; even among high-level Heaven-rank combat techniques, they are quite valuable.

"How do I choose?"

Lu Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he tapped his fingertips lightly on his knee as he fell into deep thought.

The Emperor Yan's decree was indeed tempting, containing the power of a seventh-grade supreme being's strike, enough to intimidate the vast majority of powerful figures on the Dou Qi Continent.

But then he thought again, he already had a Breakthrough Talisman of Earth-grade quality, which was enough to protect him unless he encountered some reclusive high-level Dou Sheng. And there were only a dozen or so high-level Dou Sheng on the entire continent, so why would they easily attack him, a junior who had not yet broken through to Dou Sheng?
As for the Flame of Life, he did have a substitute: the ninth-order essence blood of the Ancient Void Dragon and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix could be used to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Supreme Pill.

Not only will one be able to break through in cultivation, but one might also be able to forge a special physique, with effects far exceeding those of simply refining a different kind of fire.

"Then why not choose the inheritance jade slip?"

As Lu Yu thought this, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

The three combat techniques I deduced myself were fine, as I could deduce them at any time during the simulation, but the two high-level Heaven-rank body-refining combat techniques and the sonic combat technique were truly rare.

"inappropriate……"

"Other strange flames would be fine, but the Flame of Life is particularly special. I also have the Dragon Phoenix Origin Fruit Tree and the Soul Infant Demon Tree. If I can obtain this flame and successfully cultivate these two fruit trees, their value will far exceed that of two high-level Heaven-rank combat skills."

Lu Yu took a deep breath, and then, with a thought, made his choice.

"Choose the Flame of Life!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a stream of emerald light descended from the void, transforming into a cluster of liquid flames in his palm. This vibrant flame flickered gently, and a refreshing fragrance of grass and trees immediately filled the surrounding area.

Lu Yu gazed at the cluster of leaping emerald flames in his palm, feeling the immense vitality contained within, and couldn't help but murmur softly, "This is the Life Flame, ranked fifth on the Strange Flame Ranking?"

He carefully circulated his cultivation technique, attempting to probe it with a wisp of his soul power. Unexpectedly, this strange fire did not violently resist like other strange fires; instead, it obediently accepted his probe.

"Just as the rumors said, this fire is not very aggressive; its main purpose is to nourish all things." Lu Yu was secretly pleased.

However, just as he was preparing to refine it further, a clear wave of thought emanated from Xiao You within his body. This thought was immature and dependent, carrying a cautious probing tone:
"Daddy...that green one...is delicious..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu frowned and then shook his head.

Xiao You's devouring ability is too strong. If it were to participate, even if it could be successfully refined, the core "nourishing" characteristic of this Flame of Life would probably be destroyed, turning it into a mere energy supplement, which would undoubtedly be a waste.

He immediately responded with his mind: "No. This fire is of great use to me; I cannot let you devour it."

Xiao You's thoughts suddenly turned aggrieved: "But...it smells so good...Xiao You wants it..."

Sensing the longing and attachment Xiao You conveyed, Lu Yu's tone was gentle yet firm: "Listen to me, Daddy is going to use this strange fire to cultivate medicinal herbs. If you swallow it, you'll be wasting its greatest value."

Xiao You's mental fluctuations gradually calmed down, and she said with a hint of reluctance, "Then... Xiao You will be obedient..."

Seeing that Xiao You had finally calmed down, Lu Yu felt somewhat relieved. With a slight thought, he summoned the Floating Pagoda, which emitted a soft light that completely enveloped the emerald flames, effectively isolating the internal and external energies.

As the refining process officially began, a gentle yet powerful life energy flowed like spring water, carrying a refreshing vitality, and actively merged into his limbs and bones.

……

Beside the Netherworld, a strange chill and intense heat permeated the air. Between the extreme cold and heat, a vast expanse of white mist rose, slightly distorting space and blurring everything in sight.

On the boulder, a figure in black robes sat cross-legged, eyes closed, like an old monk in deep meditation. Streams of intense heat emanated from his body, and wisps of emerald flames could be faintly seen emerging from his pores.

Lu Yu's expression remained calm and undisturbed, completely unaware of the changes around him. At this moment, his mind was completely immersed in the profound refining process within his body. The refining of the Flame of Life was progressing far more smoothly than expected. Lu Yu could clearly feel streams of pure life essence continuously flowing into his battle qi, bones, meridians, and even soul. The minor hidden injuries left from the lightning tempering he had suffered in the past were quietly healing under this nourishment of life; his meridians and dantian, tempered by the Flame of Life, were becoming increasingly resilient and expansive.

At this rate, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should be able to completely refine this fifth-ranked Strange Flame within a month.

……

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

As the last wisp of emerald flame merged into the dantian, a surge of immense energy instantly coursed throughout the body—

"boom!"

A vast and powerful aura swept out from Lu Yu's body, causing the waters of the Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs, which had been still for a long time, to stir up waves under this pressure.

Lu Yu suddenly opened his eyes, which had been closed for a month. A flash of emerald light appeared in his eyes and disappeared in an instant, making his already deep pupils even more unfathomable.

In an instant, the energy of heaven and earth converged wildly, forming a huge vortex above the Nine Netherworlds, pouring down like a cascading Milky Way. He opened his mouth wide, and countless pure energies surged into his body like a whale sucking in water. At the same time, the pores all over his body opened up, greedily absorbing the energy of heaven and earth.

His aura surged wildly at that moment, as if some kind of shackle within his body had been broken, finally allowing him to break through the realm that countless powerful individuals dreamed of—

Fighting Saint!

"After five years of cultivation, I have finally reached this state."

Lu Yu let out a long breath, a faint smile on his face. With a thought, an ancient pagoda appeared between his brows and slowly rotated in front of him.

On the tower, two clusters of flames reflect each other: the left one is dark as ink, exuding a chilling aura that tempers all things; the right one is lush and green, surging with the vitality that nourishes all things.

He stared at the cluster of dark flames on his left and pondered, "You were originally formed by the fusion of the Netherworld Heart Demon Flame, the Blood Prison Heart Burning Flame, and the Fallen Heart Flame. It can temper battle qi, refine the soul, and forge the physical body... The three effects combined can be called the 'Three-in-One Flame'."

At this point, he shook his head slightly: "But this name is too unpleasant and does not match your spirituality. From now on, you will be called 'Netherfire'."

The moment he finished speaking, the Pagoda suddenly trembled slightly. Lu Yu frowned slightly, and saw that a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from the top of the pagoda, and a ball of pure golden flame appeared out of thin air—it was the Pagoda Fire that had not been seen for a long time!
However, unlike before, this time when the Floating Fire appeared, he clearly felt his internal fighting spirit being rapidly depleted.

Lu Yu was shocked and immediately understood: "So that's how it is... Before, I was only at the half-saint level, and I couldn't support the nurturing of the saint-level Floating Pagoda Fire at all. Now that I've broken through, I can perfectly unleash the wonders of the divine artifact, the Floating Pagoda."

"In that case, wouldn't I have three Dou Sheng-level Strange Flames?"

With a slight thought, three distinct Dou Sheng-level strange flames intertwined and swirled atop the Floating Pagoda, perfectly merging under its harmonizing influence, ultimately coalescing into a three-colored flame longsword engraved with ancient runes.

The moment Lu Yu grasped the sword hilt, a surge of immense energy coursed through his entire body. As the sword trembled slightly, ripples spread through the surrounding space, and even the waters of the Netherworld were forced back by the sword's power.

This Great Luo Heavenly Flame Sword, which was originally only a low-level Heavenly Rank sword, has become comparable to a high-level Heavenly Rank fighting skill after fusing with three Saint-level strange flames!

Gently stroking the sword, Lu Yu's eyes flashed with a sharp light: "The fusion of three fires has produced such a transformation. The power of this sword is enough to slay a saint."

A Dou Sheng (Battle Saint) expert possesses extraordinary power and vitality far exceeding that of ordinary people. Even a low-level Dou Sheng is extremely difficult to completely kill. However, the Great Luo Heavenly Flame Sword only consumes the Dou Qi of a low-level Heavenly Rank Dou Technique, yet its power is comparable to a high-level Heavenly Rank Dou Technique.

With the profound foundation he had cultivated through the Great Floating Pagoda Technique, he was capable of unleashing this attack more than ten times in a row. Although it might still be insufficient against those mid-level Dou Sheng who had lived for countless years and possessed profound foundations.

However, it is more than enough to kill low-level Dou Sheng.

"Speaking of which, it's that time of the month again for the simulation. I wonder what kind of good identity I'll get this time?"

With a thought, a pale blue light screen slowly unfolded before Lu Yu's eyes.

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

[Successfully selected. Please choose one of the following three roles.]

[I. Young Master of the Great Compassion Heaven of the Hundred Battles Domain—You are the ruler of the Great Compassion Heaven, one of the three royal-level forces in the Hundred Battles Domain of the Northern Realm of Tianluo Continent, the only son of the Demon Sorrow Supreme, and the young master of the Great Compassion Heaven.]

[Second, the Third Young Master of the Xuantian Palace—You are the youngest son of Liu Tiandao, the Lord of the Xuantian Palace and the most beloved Earthly Sovereign, possessing a naturally occurring Xuan Yin Spiritual Body. Your two elder brothers harbor secret hostility towards you because you have taken away a large portion of the Xuantian Palace's resources.]

[Third, Disciple of the Endless Fire Domain—You are from a branch of the Xiao family, a disciple from the outer domain of the Endless Fire Domain, and grew up in the Endless Fire Domain from a young age, enjoying a privileged upbringing.]

Please make your choice——

Lu Yu stared at the options before him, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips: "When luck comes, there's really no stopping it..."

All three options carry considerable weight: the young master of the Great Compassion Heaven is of noble status, and the young master of the Profound Heaven Palace is exceptionally talented, but how can they compare to the Endless Fire Domain?
(End of this chapter)