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

Chapter 112 A Young Man Arrives in the Jia Ma Empire
A thoughtful look flashed in Lu Yu's eyes, and he gently stroked his chin with his slender fingers: "Okay, then let's go take a look."

"The Izumo Empire has abundant poisonous resources, and this is a good time."

Not long after, the Holy City of Izumo.

Outside the royal gates, an elderly man dressed in a light green robe slowly emerged. Most striking was the lifelike, jet-black centipede tattoo on his face. With each subtle movement of the old man's face, the centipede seemed to writhe slowly, radiating a chilling, sinister aura.

It was none other than Wuya, the master of the Heavenly Centipede Mansion.

"Your Highness, the royal family's evasiveness clearly indicates their unwillingness to intervene. Why don't we seek refuge with another empire..."

The green-robed attendant beside him spoke up indignantly.

Wuya interrupted indifferently, "How can my Heavenly Centipede Clan, with its centuries-old foundation, be so easily abandoned? If the Myriad Scorpion Sect insists on forcing us, then so be it..."

Before the words were finished, a clear voice suddenly rang out: "Since the royal family is unwilling to mediate, has Lord Wu considered other options?"

Wu Ya's pupils contracted sharply, and his fighting spirit surged instantly. He looked up abruptly and saw a young man in a dark green robe standing before him.

Despite only having just entered the Dou Huang realm, this peak Dou Huang expert instinctively felt a pang of fear.

"Who are you?"

Wu Ya's expression was solemn, and his fighting spirit was already gathering momentum.

Only then did he notice that the young man was followed by three women. Although the girl in white was at the peak of the four-star Dou Wang realm, she was not a threat.

However, the aura emanating from the woman in red and the girl in purple was so profound that even he, a peak Dou Huang, couldn't fathom its depth.

“I come from the Gama Empire.”

The young man smiled slightly and said calmly, "You can call me Lu Yu, or... the new guest elder of Tianwu Mansion."

Before Lu Yu could finish speaking, Zi Yan had already skipped over and hopped over, her purple eyes gleaming with a mischievous light: "Hey, old man, that centipede on your face is pretty interesting! Can I borrow it to play with?"

Wu Ya's face stiffened upon hearing this, and the jet-black centipede tattoo on his face actually twitched. He suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice, "Young friend, you jest. Lord Lu... what did you mean by what you just said?"

Cai Lin stepped forward slowly, her red dress fluttering in the wind, and explained, "It's very simple. Rather than being relentlessly pressured by the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, why not cooperate with us?"

A sharp glint flashed in her beautiful eyes, "We have a way to help your Heavenly Centipede Palace advance further in the Izumo Empire."

At this moment, Little Fairy Doctor's cold gaze swept over Wuya and she suddenly said, "The poison technique you cultivate has a fatal flaw. The poison has now invaded your internal organs."

Her nose twitched slightly, and she continued, "Even her breath carries the stench of putrid blood. If she cannot break through to the Dou Zong realm, her days are numbered."

Upon hearing this, Wuya trembled violently as if struck by lightning, his eyes flashing with undisguised horror.

This was a secret he had painstakingly hidden for many years, yet it was revealed in a single sentence by this seemingly delicate young girl.

Lu Yu stepped forward at the opportune moment, smiling, and said, "Why don't we move aside and discuss this in more detail? About the threat posed by the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, about the hidden dangers in your cultivation technique..."

"Perhaps...we can all find a solution."

Wu Ya's expression shifted between light and shadow, his eyes filled with a struggle. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Fine!"

Even though he knew it was like dealing with a tiger, the bait offered by the other party was too tempting for him to refuse.

……

Soon after,

The reception hall of Tianwu Mansion.

Wuya sat in the main seat, while Lu Yu and his group of four sat in the guest seats. As for the other irrelevant people, he had already dismissed them.

"Is Mr. Lu serious?"

Wuya leaned forward and said excitedly.

Lu Yu nodded and said, "The poison has penetrated deep into your lungs and internal organs. Ordinary pills are difficult to cure and can only treat the symptoms, not the root cause."

"The only way to solve this problem at its root is to change the method of cultivation."

"The Natal Gu technique allows for the mutual flow of energy and can also transfer toxins from your body, making it a kind of radical cure." "However, the only drawback is the technique you are cultivating. It is a flawed Earth-rank poison-attribute technique. If you want to avoid being tormented by toxins in the future, you should stop cultivating this technique."

"Or change to a different cultivation method."

"Otherwise, even the natal Gu has its limits, and this is not a long-term solution."

Lu Yu put down the jade slip containing the Heavenly Centipede Technique and said calmly.

"This……"

Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed across Wuya's face. His withered fingers unconsciously caressed the centipede carving on the armrest of the seat, and he fell into a long silence.

A moment later, he raised his head, a resolute look flashing in his eyes, and said, "I wonder what you need, sir?"

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Since the other party has already offered their terms, he naturally has to see if he can accept them.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu smiled calmly and said, "I want 70% of the fifth-order and above poisonous resources harvested by the Heavenly Centipede Palace every year."

"Seventy percent?"

Wuya's expression changed drastically, and then his hoarse voice trembled.

"Mr. Lu, isn't this going too far...?"

"I can pass on the method of my natal Gu to you. Although you are only allowed to cultivate it, I can also help you annex the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect and help your Heavenly Centipede Mansion become the new overlord of the Chuyun Empire. The only price is the amount of poisonous resources that need to be offered every year."

Seeing that Wuya was still hesitant, Lu Yu slowly stood up and shook his head, saying, "It seems that Lord Wuya is having trouble making a decision. So be it..."

"Perhaps we can go and take a look at other forces."

The three of them, Cai Lin and Cai Lin, stood up and prepared to leave as their clothes fluttered in the wind.

"Wait a minute!"

Wuya hurriedly raised his hand, his face wrinkles trembling violently, and said urgently, "Since you come from the Jia Ma Empire, you must not have any power base in the Chu Yun Empire."

"I am not very talented, but I have been operating in the Izumo Empire for decades. I know all the forces in the world inside and out, and I know exactly what valuable resources each of them has."

"Wuya is willing to serve you like a dog, helping you to eliminate all of this and integrate the resources of Chuyun!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu, who had been standing up, slowly sat back down. He lightly stroked the rim of his teacup with his fingertips, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes; this was exactly the result he had come here for.

The Izumo Empire has a vast territory, and for a few people to search for rare resources is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Supporting a local force as an agent is undoubtedly the most time-saving and labor-saving option.

Compared to established forces like the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, the Heavenly Centipede Palace, with only one peak Dou Huang in charge, is obviously easier to control.

Once the Serpent People settle in the Izumo Empire, the two will check and balance each other, ensuring a more stable supply of resources.

Seeing Lu Yu sit down again, Wu Ya's tense shoulders visibly relaxed, but a hint of worry remained in his eyes. He said, "Mr. Lu, do you know that the Supreme Elder of the Ten Thousand Scorpion Sect, Scorpion Bi Yan, is a Dou Zong expert who went into seclusion several years ago. Although he hasn't appeared in public for a long time, but..."

Before he finished speaking, Cai Lin gracefully rose, her red dress fluttering even without wind. As she lightly raised her jade-like finger, a vast pressure from a Dou Zong level spread out like a tide.

Even more shockingly, the seemingly petite Zi Yan only yawned, yet a terrifying aura emanated from her body, causing the space itself to tremble.

"One...one-star Dou Zong?! And seven-star...?"

Wuya's centipede tattoo on his face twisted violently, and the teacup in his hand shattered into dust with a "crack".

At that moment, he finally understood that the group of people in front of him could not possibly be from the Gama Empire.

If the Jia Ma Empire can truly cultivate a Dou Zong powerhouse, Wu Ya will devour this wooden table today!

Lu Yu leisurely sipped his tea and said calmly, "Now, is Lord Centipede still worried about Scorpion Biyan?"

……

(End of this chapter)