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

Chapter 285 Simulation Again, Martial Realm True Inheritance, Great Wilderness Imprisonment!

Gu Yuan's face was ashen, his robes fluttering in the wind. His eyes flashed like lightning as he stared directly at the Soul Emperor, his voice filled with suppressed rage: "Soul Emperor, are you declaring war on my Ancient Clan?"

Upon hearing this, the captured Grand Elder's eyes flashed with a hint of guilt. The Soul Emperor, however, remained composed, as if he had already anticipated Gu Yuan's reaction.

"Gu Yuan, why delay?"

The Soul Emperor gently shook his head, "I am not one of those fools. Since you are not sincere now..."

Before he finished speaking, his figure gradually faded away, and the Grand Elder in his hand also became ethereal.

"Then I will come again next month. I hope you will have thought it through by then."

Just as his figure was about to completely disappear, the Soul Emperor suddenly seemed to remember something, and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips: "By the way, I heard that your daughter is about to get married?"

"When the time comes, I will definitely come to ask for a cup of wedding wine."

The last few words still echoed in the air when the figure of the Soul Emperor had completely disappeared into the horizon.

At the same time, those Soul Clan powerhouses who blotted out the sky seemed to have received some kind of command, and they all turned into streaks of black mist, retreating into the spatial rift like a tide.

In a short while, the previously murderous sky cleared up, leaving only Gu Yuan's ashen face and the solemn atmosphere of the entire ancient realm.

At this moment, Xun'er rushed to Lu Yu's side, her face filled with worry. Gu Lie also came to their side, his expression solemn.

"Senior, what exactly happened?" Lu Yu asked in a deep voice.

Gu Lie sighed and said, "Gu Yang is indeed problematic. This person is too cautious. As soon as Gu Dao extended the invitation today, he sensed something was wrong and tried to escape. The Grand Elder of the Ancestral Hall saw that something was wrong and intervened in time, but who knew that he would directly summon the Soul Emperor."

He looked in the direction where the Soul Emperor had disappeared and continued, "After the Soul Emperor descended, he captured the Grand Elder. Although the Clan Chief arrived in time to retrieve the Ancient Emperor Jade, he was unable to save the Grand Elder."

Upon hearing this, Xun'er's face turned pale.

Lu Yu tightened his grip on her hand, a cold glint in his eyes. The Soul Emperor's parting words were clearly a threat to take action at their wedding banquet.

……

Soon after,

Inside an elegant bamboo house, Lu Yu, Little Fairy Doctor, Zi Yan, Xun'er, Xiao Yan, Yao Chen, and others sat together, discussing the recent events in a solemn atmosphere.

Yao Chen said in a deep voice, "Young Lu, the Soul Emperor's actions clearly indicate that he intends to commit treason at the wedding banquet."

Xiao Yan frowned and said, "I didn't expect the Ancient Clan to be so thoroughly infiltrated by the Soul Clan. Even a five-star Dou Sheng could be turned. Who knows how many spies are below the Dou Sheng level..."

Just then, the bamboo door was gently pushed open, and Gu Yuan walked in slowly. His expression was still not good, but he had regained his usual composure.

"The wedding must be postponed."

Gu Yuan cut to the chase, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. He said in a deep voice, "The Soul Clan has been plotting for years, and this time they are clearly after Gu Diyu. If the wedding banquet is held as scheduled, it will give them an opportunity to take advantage of the situation."

His gaze finally landed on Lu Yu and Xun'er, with a hint of apology: "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Silence fell over the bamboo house; everyone understood the necessity of this decision. The threat of the Soul Clan was imminent, and now was certainly not the right time to hold a wedding banquet.

Lu Yu remained silent for a moment upon hearing this, then looked up at Gu Yuan: "Father-in-law, how does the Gu clan plan to rescue the Grand Elder of the ancestral hall?"

Gu Yuan's expression darkened, and he slowly shook his head, saying, "Since the Soul Emperor dared to propose exchanging the Ancient Emperor Jade, he must have made thorough preparations. Acting rashly might endanger the Grand Elder's life."

Xun'er couldn't help but ask, "Are we just going to give up on the Grand Elder like this?"

"Of course not."

Gu Yuan's gaze was firm. "But we need to plan this carefully. Since the Soul Clan has given us a month, the Grand Elder should not be in any danger during this time."

The people in the room exchanged glances, all sensing the difficulty of the situation. On one side was a highly respected elder of the clan, and on the other was the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, which held the secret of becoming a Dou Di. This choice was simply too difficult.

Lu Yu frowned. Although on the surface, the Soul Clan and the Ancient Clan were not much different in strength, he knew that the Soul Clan had hidden a lot of things. The Void Devouring Flame of the Nine-Star Dou Sheng alone was enough to give the Ancient Clan a hard time.

Rescuing the ancestral hall's Grand Elder is undoubtedly the worst possible option. Since the Soul Clan dared to set up this scheme, they must have laid an inescapable trap. Acting rashly will only put the ancient clan in an even more passive position.

However, exchanging it for the ancient jade of Tuoshe is not a good solution.

Lu Yu sighed inwardly. Although he possessed the advantage of foresight, the Soul Clan's millennia-long planning and accumulated strength were simply too formidable. In this world where strength reigned supreme, any scheme seemed pale and powerless in the face of an absolute disparity in power.

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said in a deep voice, "This matter requires careful consideration. Since the Soul Clan has given us a month, we must make good use of this time."

"I still have three portions of the ingredients for the Mystic Pill given to me by my father-in-law, and I plan to start refining the pills in the near future..."

Lu Yu pondered for a moment and said, "If we can successfully refine it, it may increase our chances of winning."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuan's eyes flashed with approval: "Very good. Pill refining requires quiet, so I will not disturb you any longer."

He was the first to stand up, nodded slightly to everyone, and then turned to leave. Yao Chen and Xiao Yan exchanged a glance, and then also stood up to take their leave. Little Fairy Doctor gently tugged at Zi Yan, who still wanted to say something, and quietly led her out of the bamboo house.

In the blink of an eye, only Lu Yu and Xun'er remained in the bamboo house.

Xun'er walked to Lu Yu's side and whispered, "Brother Yu, refining a ninth-grade Xuan Dan is no small feat. Are you confident in your abilities?"

Lu Yu held her hand and said gently, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. But a month probably won't be enough to refine three Xuan Dan, at most two. If the prescription is too obscure, I'm afraid we can only manage one..."

He sighed softly and continued, "The refining of a ninth-grade Xuan Dan requires a great deal of time and effort at every step. The extraction of medicinal materials alone takes several days, not to mention the subsequent processes of fusion and condensation. If we force the process to be rushed, I'm afraid it will affect the quality of the pills."

Xun'er nestled beside him and said softly, "No matter what happens, Xun'er will be by your side. Just do what you can and don't push yourself too hard."

Lu Yu felt a warmth in his heart and gently pulled her into his arms. Feeling the soft touch of the beauty in his arms, he lowered his head and placed a kiss on her forehead. Xun'er's cheeks flushed slightly, but she moved even closer, her slender hands unconsciously wrapping around his waist.

After embracing for a moment, Lu Yu said softly, "Once this matter is over, I will definitely prepare the grandest wedding for all of you."

Xun'er looked up at him, her beautiful eyes shimmering with tears: "Brother Yu, I'll be waiting for you."

After a few more tender moments, Lu Yu released her embrace and gently stroked her hair: "I should go prepare to refine the pills."

Xun'er nodded obediently, watching him leave the bamboo house, her eyes filled with reluctance and concern.

……

Soon after,

Inside a quiet room,
Lu Yu waved his hand and set up several barriers, completely enveloping the entire quiet room. Then, with a thought, a light blue light screen slowly unfolded.

"No matter what, that old bastard Soul Emperor would never have imagined that I had a cheat code..."

"We need to give him a good beating, let this native from a lower plane see the power and resources of my Great Thousand World..."

"Start simulation!"

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

[Selection successful. Please choose one of the following three roles.]

[One, a member of the Mu clan—Due to your transmigration, you and Mu Chen have known each other since childhood, and you are childhood sweethearts.]

[Second, True Disciple of the Martial Realm—You are a true disciple of the Flame God Palace, one of the Three Halls and Eight Palaces of the Martial Realm. From a young age, you were taken in as a personal disciple by the Flame Lord and have been practicing the Eight Desolate Emperor Flame Technique. Because of your outstanding talent and handsome appearance, you are highly favored by your senior and junior sisters in the sect, but this has also attracted the secret jealousy of many of your fellow disciples.]

[Third, Disciple of the Western Heaven Battle Hall—You are a member of the Blood God Clan in the Lesser Western Heaven Realm of the Western Heaven Continent. Due to your exceptional talent, you were sent to the Western Heaven Battle Hall, one of the super powers of the Great Thousand Worlds and the ruler of the Western Heaven Continent, for cultivation from a young age.]

Please make your choice——

"Not bad, not bad. Whether it's the Western Heaven Battle Hall or the Martial Realm, they are both top-tier forces in the Great Thousand World..."

A glint flashed in Lu Yu's eyes as he carefully considered the two options. He had simulated both forces before, allowing him to maximize his advantage of foresight.

Even with a guaranteed minimum, one can still advance to the High-Level Supreme, enough to obtain the key to changing the current situation.

"Who should we choose? The Western Heaven Battle Hall, or the Martial Realm?"

Lu Yu stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision. Putting aside the difference between Saint-grade and Immortal-grade forces, having a Heavenly Supreme Master as a backer was enough to outweigh all other considerations.

"That's it! I choose option two!" [Selection successful, identity loading]

[Simulation begins——]

[In the first year, you awoke in the arms of your senior sister, Lin Xue. As a direct descendant of the Martial Ancestor Lin Clan, Lin Xue possessed a noble status and a cool, aloof temperament like a plum blossom in the snow, making her the dream lover of countless disciples of the Flame God Palace. At this moment, this goddess, admired by countless people, lay quietly beside you.]

[Gazing at the beautiful woman beside you, before Senior Sister Lin Xue even wakes up, you decide to take the initiative.]

Knowing time was of the essence, you were determined to seize this rare opportunity. After much effort, your senior sister lay contentedly in your arms…

[In the third month, you and Lin Xue studied the Great Dao together, discussing scriptures and doctrines. Drawing upon your accumulated cultivation experience in reality, you frequently uttered astonishing remarks and offered many profound insights, eliciting repeated exclamations of wonder from Senior Sister Lin Xue, whose gaze towards you grew increasingly fervent.]

[In the fifth month, while you and your senior sister were enjoying your sweet romance, the gentle and lovely Junior Sister Su came to visit. This sixteen-year-old girl carried a food box, bringing you spiritual food that she had personally prepared.]

[You firmly rejected Junior Sister Su's feelings in front of your senior sister, declaring that your heart belonged only to her. Junior Sister Su left heartbroken, while your senior sister was deeply moved and treated you exceptionally gently that night...]

[In the second year, Senior Sister Lin Xue broke through her seclusion, her cultivation greatly advancing, reaching the seventh-rank Supreme level, and becoming a core disciple of the Punishment Hall, one of the three halls of the Martial Realm. Because of her status as a member of the Lin family, she was accepted as a disciple by Lin Qingtan, the Hall Master of the Punishment Hall.]

[Through the profound mysteries of the Great Emperor's Inner Classic and your senior sister's willing support, your cultivation has also improved rapidly, breaking through to the Supreme Realm in just one year.]

In the third year, you and your senior sister spent every day together, and your feelings for each other deepened. Finally, you decided to get married. During your wedding preparations, by chance, while visiting the elders of the Lin family, you met Lin Jing, the darling daughter of the Martial Ancestor.

[This little princess from the Martial Realm skipped and hopped out of the hall, nearly bumping into you. She curiously sized you up, this stranger, and when she learned you were Senior Sister Lin Xue's fiancé, a look of curiosity flashed in her eyes.]

Lin Jing tugged at your sleeve, insisting you tell her the story of how she met her senior, Lin Xue. Reluctantly, you gave a brief account, which captivated the young princess, who exclaimed how romantic it was.

[In the fourth year, you and Senior Sister Lin Xue got married. On your wedding day, you met the man known as "Big Boss" by everyone in the Martial Realm—Martial Ancestor Lin Dong!]

As a newlywed, Senior Sister was gifted a bottle of ten-thousand-year-old spiritual milk by the Martial Ancestor, while you were given a protective jade talisman. The talisman seals the true meaning of the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger, which was improved by the Martial Ancestor. It contains the full power of a ninth-grade supreme being's attack, which can both protect you and help you comprehend this divine technique.

You respectfully accepted the jade talisman, sensing the terrifying power it contained. The Martial Ancestor continued, "If you can master this technique, you can go to the Scripture Pavilion to receive the Eight Talisman Finger inheritance."

This reward caused an uproar throughout the hall. The Eight-Finger Talisman—that was an unparalleled divine power created by the Martial Ancestor!

You and Senior Sister Lin Xue exchanged a glance, both seeing the excitement in each other's eyes. To receive personal guidance from the Martial Ancestor—this was an opportunity that countless Martial Realm disciples dreamed of!

[In the same year, the Martial Realm Grand Competition began. As a powerhouse who had already reached the third rank of Supreme, you no longer needed to participate in this competition. Instead, you devoted yourself to studying the Great Perfection Divine Art bestowed upon you by the Martial Ancestor—the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger!]

[In the fifth year, your cultivation level broke through to the fifth-rank Supreme. Because of your previous experience cultivating the Great Divine Technique, the Two Elements Void-Breaking Finger, your Great Desolate Imprisoning Heaven Finger has already reached the fourth finger, and perfection is just around the corner.]

[That same year, Senior Sister reached the Ninth Rank Supreme realm. On this day, Lin Jing excitedly came to find you, suggesting you travel together.]

[My senior sister was very worried about this. After sending Lin Jing away, she privately asked for your opinion.]

After a moment's thought, you suggested, "If we report this directly to the Martial Ancestor, it will likely be rejected outright. Why don't we consult Mistress Ling first? She's always doted on Jing'er; perhaps she'll agree to let us take her out and will arrange everything."

Upon hearing this, the senior sister's eyes lit up; she thought it was an excellent idea and immediately went to the main hall to request an audience with Ling Qingzhu.

Shortly after, my senior sister sent a message saying that the mistress had agreed and that we didn't need to worry, but we must return within a year.

[When going out, one must not reveal their martial arts realm identity.]

[Having received permission, the three of you departed from the Martial Realm. At Lin Jing's suggestion, your first stop was the Continent of Commerce. This neutral continent in the vast world, renowned for its commerce, is a treasure trove of rare and precious items from all corners of the universe, greatly exciting the newcomer Lin Jing.]

[In the sixth year, you arrived on the Continent of Commerce. As you strolled through a bustling market street, the young master of the Xuan Tian Palace, accompanied by his guards, blocked your path. Upon seeing Lin Jing and Lin Xue, this man was immediately awestruck and dared to speak rudely to them in public, harboring malicious intentions.]

[Upon seeing this, you flew into a rage and immediately attacked. Using your Fifth-Rank Supreme cultivation, you unleashed the Great Desolate Imprisoning Heaven Finger technique. With four fingers striking out simultaneously, you routed the young master and his guards in just a few moves.]

However, the next moment, the young master of Xuantian Palace scrambled to his feet in a disheveled state, roared, and a terrifying aura suddenly descended.

[The Demon Elder, one of the three elders of the Xuan Tian Palace, appeared. This old monster, with the cultivation of an eighth-grade Supreme, was about to kill without saying a word. At the critical moment, Senior Sister Lin Xue stepped forward, unleashing the full power of her ninth-grade Supreme cultivation, combined with the Lin family's secret martial arts, and with a single finger strike, she killed the Demon Elder on the spot!]

The entire street fell silent; everyone was stunned by the sudden turn of events. The young master of the Xuan Tian Palace, his face ashen, slumped to the ground. His senior sister suggested they return to the Martial Realm immediately to avoid further complications.

You shook your head, suggesting that since a mortal feud had already been formed, it would be better to go and wipe out his entire family, ending it all once and for all.

Lin Jing chimed in eagerly, "Exactly! Anyone who dares to be rude to me deserves to be taught a lesson!"

[After your insistence, Senior Sister finally agreed to your proposal. You immediately escorted the young master of the Xuantian Palace straight to the Xuantian Palace's headquarters—the northern border of the Tianluo Continent.]

[In the third month, you arrived at the Northern Border. After careful consideration, you suggested, "The Xuan Tian Palace is, after all, presided over by a Supreme Being. Why don't we first contact the Great Luo Heaven Domain, which has a grudge against them? If we can get the Lord of the Great Luo Heaven Domain to intervene, this matter will be a sure thing."]

[Upon hearing this, the senior sister nodded approvingly, and Lin Jing clapped her hands excitedly in approval. Since the Martial Realm Mistress had specifically instructed them not to reveal their identities while traveling, you have decided to visit the Great Luo Heaven Domain as ordinary travelers.]

[With your senior sister's Ninth-Rank Supreme cultivation—a strength virtually invincible below the Earthly Supreme level—you easily gained an audience with Mandala. This Lord of the Great Luo Heaven Domain, upon learning your purpose, showed great interest in joining forces to deal with the Xuan Tian Palace.]

[Shortly afterward, you discussed the details of your joint operation. Mandala frankly admitted that she had suffered a hidden injury in her early years, and although she was now at the Earthly Sovereign level, she could only hold off the Xuan Tian Palace Master for a maximum of one hour; she could not fight for long.]

[Upon hearing this, you pondered for a moment, then looked at your senior sister. Your senior sister understood and calmly took out a Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill, a divine pill of the Earthly Sovereign level: "This pill may help you recover from your injuries, senior."]

Mandala accepted the pill, and the moment she touched it, she sensed its pure medicinal power, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. With her discerning eye, she naturally recognized that this pill was of extremely high quality, far beyond what an ordinary master alchemist could produce.

After taking the elixir, Mandala's pale complexion visibly regained its rosy hue, and her aura became noticeably stronger. She immediately promised to help him with all her might.

The following day, the Lord of the Xuantian Palace personally arrived in the Great Luo Heaven Domain, demanding her son in a menacing manner. Lin Jing and Lin Xue secretly circulated their spiritual power, activating the protective techniques given to them by their elders, ready to intervene and assist Mandala at any moment.

To their astonishment, Mandala, who had been only supposed to hold off the opponent, suddenly became much stronger after consuming the Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill. In just a few dozen moves, she directly shattered the Xuan Tian Palace Master's physical body, leaving only a fragment of his divine soul to escape in a sorry state.

Lin Jing was stunned, repeatedly praising her. Lin Xue was equally shocked. Only you know that the true identity of this Lord of the Great Luo Heaven Domain is the adopted daughter of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor. If it weren't for her old injuries, a mere Lower Earthly Sovereign would be utterly vulnerable.

[In the fourth month, under Mandala's leadership, you stormed into the Xuantian Palace's territory with unstoppable momentum. Without its leader, the Xuantian Palace was leaderless and suffered repeated defeats under your combined attack.]

[You and your senior sister cooperated perfectly, and the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger was invincible; although Lin Jing is still young, the skills personally taught by the Martial Ancestor have allowed her to display astonishing combat power; Mandala is even more unstoppable, moving through empty lands, with no one able to withstand her in her path.]

[In less than three days, the once mighty Xuantian Palace was completely destroyed. You seized the treasures accumulated by the Xuantian Palace over a thousand years, including many rare and precious materials and divine techniques. After this battle, the prestige of the Great Luo Heaven Domain in the Northern Realm reached its peak.]

In the sixth month, you bid farewell to the Great Luo Heaven Domain and embarked on a journey to the Ruins Continent, known as the "Treasure Trove of Relics." This continent is dotted with various ancient ruins, attracting countless treasure hunters to explore.

[During your six months on the Ruins Continent, you explored several ancient ruins and reaped considerable rewards. Thanks to the fortuitous encounters you had there, you successfully broke through to the Seventh Rank Supreme level. Your senior sister also received the inheritance of a Great Perfection Earthly Supreme expert during a fortuitous meeting, greatly advancing her cultivation.]

[In the seventh year, you returned to the Martial Realm. Having gained a great deal of resources and cultivation experience, you began your seclusion, preparing to break through to a higher realm...]

[In the eighth year, you successfully broke through to the Ninth Rank Supreme realm and simultaneously cultivated the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger to its perfect state. On the day you emerged from seclusion, you went to the Scripture Pavilion to exchange for the inheritance of the peerless divine power "Eight Talisman Finger".]

[In your ninth year, you began to delve into the art of alchemy, preparing to break through to the realm of a Heavenly-Rank Alchemist Master. With the ancient medicinal formulas you obtained on the Ruins Continent, and the personal guidance of the Flame Lord, your progress in alchemy has been rapid.]

After months of arduous training, you have finally succeeded in refining the low-grade Heavenly Divine Pill, "Great Wilderness Pill." Upon its completion, rolling thunder and a fragrant aroma filled the air, attracting the attention of numerous powerful figures in the Martial Realm. You have thus officially been promoted to Heavenly Grade Alchemy Master, becoming the youngest Heavenly Grade Alchemy Master in the history of the Flame God Palace.

[In the tenth year, your cultivation has reached the late stage of the Ninth Rank Supreme. Your master, Lord Yan, has prepared a pool of "Nine Yang Heavenly Fire Liquid" to help you break through to the Earth Supreme realm.]

Before going into seclusion, you carefully recorded the essence of the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger and the Eight Talisman Finger, as well as the various divine techniques and medicinal formulas obtained from the ruins, into a jade slip for future martial arts inheritance. Afterwards, you stepped into the Nine Yang Heavenly Fire Pool to begin your seclusion and attempt to break through to the Earthly Sovereign realm.

Time flies in the mountains; a year has passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, a sudden storm arose above the Flame God Palace, and a pillar of light, ten thousand feet tall, shot into the sky, soaring straight to the heavens!

[Having been tempered and refined by the Nine Yang Heavenly Fire Liquid, you have undergone a complete transformation. Every part of your reshaped body contains surging spiritual power, and every gesture resonates with the heavens and earth. Above the sky, towering thunderclouds surge, and the Supreme Spiritual Tribulation descends with a deafening roar!]

[You let out a long laugh, leaped into the air, facing the sky full of lightning, raised your hand and lightly tapped, the Flame God Finger from the Eight Talismans Finger piercing through the air.]

【"break!"】

With a clear shout, the Flame God's Finger transformed into a ten-thousand-foot-long fire dragon, annihilating all the lightning tribulations in its path. Heaven and earth trembled, and the entire sky was dyed a crimson-gold color.

As the final lightning tribulation dissipated, you stood with your hands behind your back in the void, your ten-thousand-foot-tall Dharma Image towering behind you, its materialized spiritual power enveloping the surroundings like a tidal wave. At this moment, you finally stepped into the realm of Earthly Sovereign!

[This simulation ends——]

You can choose one of the following three items.

【First, the Martial Ancestor's Jade Talisman (containing the true meaning of the Great Wilderness Imprisoning Heaven Finger)】

[Part Two, Your Inheritance Jade Slip]

【Third, the Profound Heaven Manual (Supreme Earth-level cultivation technique)】

(End of this chapter)