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

Chapter 55 Zi Yan: "Thank you so much, you're such a kind person~"

Soon after,

In a forest behind the inner courtyard of Canaan College, towering ancient trees block out the sun, and the air is filled with the fragrance of grass and trees.

Beyond the forest lies a small valley nestled against the mountain, its entrance shaped like a gourd.

Zi Yan suddenly stopped, her small nose twitching slightly, and said in a low voice, "It's in the valley ahead, that stinky monkey."

She pointed to a valley not far away, entwined with vines, where several stark white beast bones lay scattered at the valley entrance. Lu Yu focused his senses and indeed detected a violent aura of a demonic beast, at least at the fifth level.

"As planned, you're to distract it."

Lu Yu took out a packet of powder from his storage ring and instructed, "This is a specially made frenzy powder. Just sprinkle it at the entrance of the cave."

Zi Yan shook her head upon hearing this: "There's no need for that!"

She blinked her big eyes and said innocently, "Last time I wanted something from inside, but he wouldn't give it to me, so I beat him up. After that, he obediently took it out and shared it with me."

"Huh?" Lu Yu was speechless for a moment.

Zi Yan shook her head smugly and shook her fist, saying, "That plain water was awful, it tasted like stones. But that monkey seemed to treasure it, so I didn't ask for it again."

As she spoke, she playfully stuck out her tongue.

Seeing Zi Yan playfully sticking out her tongue, Lu Yu was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized what was going on.

He then realized that with Zi Yan's talent as the Ancient Dragon of the Void, how could she not have discovered such a treasure as the Earth Core Tempering Milk after so many years in the inner courtyard? Now that she had discovered it, how could she not take it?
"Both are fifth-tier, how could the Snow Demon Sky Ape possibly be a match for the Ancient Void Dragon..."

Lu Yu shook his head inwardly and couldn't help but chuckle.

Thinking about this, he suddenly understood. In his memories of his past life, Lin Xiuya, Han Yue, and the others were able to discover the Earth Core Tempering Milk mostly because of information revealed by Zi Yan. Otherwise, what normal person would wander into the lair of a fifth-tier magical beast for no reason? And how could they so coincidentally find such a rare treasure?
"That makes sense." Lu Yu nodded slightly, a sense of clarity washing over him.

Zi Yan blinked her big eyes and looked up at Lu Yu expectantly, then continued, "How about this, I'll go call that big monkey out and ask him to share some of his treasures with you, and you can let me take a bite of the fruit, okay?"

Lu Yu pondered for a moment, then gently shook his head and said firmly, "No need. Let's stick to the original plan. You go and teach that Snow Demon Ape a lesson, and I'll go in and get it myself."

He had his own considerations: what the Snow Demon Ape gave Zi Yan was most likely just diluted "fake Earth Core Tempering Milk." After all, a fifth-tier magical beast with only a nascent level of intelligence couldn't possibly distinguish the real Earth Core Tempering Milk.
"In the original novel, even Xiao Yan might not have been able to find the true Earth Core Tempering Milk if it weren't for Yao Lao's guidance."

Lu Yu pondered to himself and said, "Not to mention this Snow Demon Ape that has just begun to develop intelligence."

Zi Yan pouted and muttered, "So troublesome..."

But she still nodded obediently and replied, "Alright then, you wait!"

Before she finished speaking, her petite figure had already rushed towards the valley like a purple lightning bolt, and in the blink of an eye, a deafening roar could be heard.

A massive Snow Demon Ape leaped out of the valley, its snow-white fur standing on end and its crimson eyes filled with rage. But when it recognized Zi Yan as the newcomer, its ferocious aura immediately softened.

"Big monkey!"

Ziyan waved her little fists happily and said excitedly, "I've come to fight you!"

The Snow Demon Ape cautiously took two steps back, a hint of fear flashing in its eyes. Just then, Lu Yu's Purple Cloud Wings suddenly unfurled, transforming him into a black shadow that shot straight into the depths of the valley.

"Roar!"

The Snow Demon Ape immediately sensed the intruder, roared, and stomped its thick hind legs on the ground. Its massive body shot after Lu Yu like a cannonball, the sharp sound of wind breaking echoing through the valley.

However, despite its speed, it couldn't outrun Zi Yan. A streak of purple light flashed, and Zi Yan's petite figure appeared above the Snow Demon Sky Ape, her small, snow-white fist slamming down with terrifying power.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, the Snow Demon Sky Ape's massive body was slammed against the mountain wall, sending debris flying everywhere.

"Big monkey, behave yourself!"

Zi Yan put her hands on her hips and shouted coquettishly.

Taking this opportunity, Lu Yu fully activated the Purple Cloud Wings, combined with the Heavenly Fire Dragon Step, and his afterimages exploded one after another as he continuously accelerated, arriving at the end of the valley in the blink of an eye.

A dark cave entrance appeared before them, emanating a strong aura of wild beasts—the lair of the Snow Demon Sky Ape.

"We've arrived." Lu Yu retracted his Purple Cloud Wings and cautiously stepped into the cave. Huge claw marks and scattered white fur were visible everywhere inside.

He immediately released his mid-stage mortal realm soul power and simultaneously activated the Crimson Heart Clarity Technique to enhance his perception.

A moment later, a glint flashed in Lu Yu's eyes: "Found it!"

Having said that, he took a step back, clapped his hands, and a crimson palm print slammed into a patch of ground covered with white hair.

Amidst the splashing mud and sand, a dark underground cave entrance was revealed, the passage wide enough for the Snow Demon Sky Ape to pass through.

With a thought, Lu Yu unleashed a burst of azure and crimson flames from within his body, condensing on his skin into a radiant suit of flame armor.

He leaped into the cave, landing as lightly as a swallow. The cave's passages were winding and twisting, its walls covered with claw marks, and the air was thick with the scent of wild beasts.

Lu Yu walked quickly through the passage. In a short while, the passage gradually widened, revealing a breathtaking underground world.

Countless stalactites hung upside down from the cave ceiling like sharp swords, or rose from the ground like jade pillars, shimmering with a lustrous sheen.

This underground cave is vast and stretches as far as the eye can see. The stalactites hanging from the cave ceiling range in length from a hundred meters to over ten feet, densely covering the entire dome.

At this moment, the most eye-catching sight is in the center of the underground world, where a giant stalactite with a diameter of two meters and a length of one hundred meters hangs down, emitting a pale white light, as if it were carved from crystal.

Directly below it is a huge blue stone, with a milky white liquid in the depression at the top, and a white mist that never dissipates floating on the surface.

Lu Yu's gaze swept quickly across the milky white liquid in the bluestone groove, then he shook his head and said, "This is nothing but diluted inferior product..."

Immediately, his gaze slowly moved upwards, finally settling on the thickest stalactite on the cave ceiling. A faint smile appeared on his face as he said, "The real treasure is hidden there."

……

A moment later, a streak of purple light shot out from the valley.

Upon seeing this, the Snow Demon Ape guarding the valley entrance let out an angry roar.

"Big monkey, don't yell at him!"

Zi Yan shouted, her small figure blocking Lu Yu's way, her pink fists clenched, her purple hair moving without wind.

Lu Yu landed calmly and put the several jade bottles filled with Earth Core Tempering Milk into his storage ring.

He flipped his hand, took out the golden dragon-patterned fruit, waved it in front of Zi Yan, and said, "Here, I promised you."

Zi Yan's eyes lit up as she snatched the Dragon Pattern Fruit and stuffed the whole thing into her mouth without a second thought.

With a crisp "crunch," she puffed out her cheeks and chewed heartily, mumbling indistinctly, "So...delicious!"

Lu Yu stared in disbelief: "You...you ate it all?"

"Well?"

Zi Yan tilted her head and asked innocently, "Didn't you tell me to eat it?"

Before she could finish speaking, her face suddenly flushed crimson, and a dazzling purple light erupted from her body. The immense energy contained within the Dragon Pattern Fruit exploded within her, and her aura began to surge wildly!
Samsung Fight King!

Four-Star Battle King!

Five-Star Dou King!

Six-Star Battle King!

Seven Star Fighting King!

He finally stopped steadily at the peak of the Seven-Star Dou Wang level!

"belch……"

Zi Yan let out a satisfied burp, patted her slightly bulging belly with her little hands, and said with a happy smile, "It's been so long since I've eaten so heartily!"

She blinked her big eyes at Lu Yu and said sweetly, "Thank you so much, you're such a kind person~"

(End of this chapter)