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

Chapter 121 Return to Canaan, Operation to Suppress the Fallen Heartflame
Several days later, in the early morning, a thin mist lingered around the Scorpion Mountains.

Lu Yu and his group were all ready to depart when Wu Ya and the elders of the Heavenly Centipede Mansion respectfully saw them off.

"No need to see them off. The snake-people will be migrating here in batches. Just make sure they are settled in..."

Wuya bowed deeply and solemnly said, "Sir, rest assured, I have already ordered people to build the Snake Palace in Youdu Valley, and all the necessary supplies have been prepared."

Cai Lin's purple eyes flickered slightly as she nodded to the snake-people elders behind her. The elders immediately understood and led the first group of migrating people toward the Valley of Dark Poison.

Little Fairy Doctor stood beside Lu Yu and said softly, "Is everything arranged?"

Lu Yu nodded, then waved to Wuya. The five turned and left, quickly disappearing into the morning mist.

Wuya stood there for a long time, until they were completely out of sight, before turning to the elders and saying in a deep voice, "Pass down the order: wherever the Snake-People go, they must be treated as honored guests!"

……

Meanwhile, on a mountain path ten miles away, Zi Yan suddenly leaned close to Lu Yu's ear: "Hey, where are we going next?"

Lu Yu gazed into the distance and said calmly, "First, we'll visit Elder Hai in the Gama Empire, and then we'll set off back to Canaan Academy."

He paused, then continued, "While we're at it, we'll head to the Monster Mountain Range and catch a few fifth-tier monsters for Qinglin to practice on."

Upon hearing this, Qing Lin quickly waved her hand, her pretty face slightly flushed, and said, "Young Master, I have already broken through to the Dou Wang realm, and I don't need so many magical beasts for the time being..."

Indeed, after fully absorbing the battle qi of the Eight-Winged Black Serpent King, Qing Lin's cultivation level jumped from the peak of the Great Dou Master to the Dou King realm.

Even Xiao Cai inside her body soared from a three-star Dou Wang to a nine-star Dou Wang.

Zi Yan curled her lip and said, "Tch, those few third and fourth-tier little guys aren't even qualified to be pets anymore, are they?"

Qinglin lowered his head in embarrassment. The low-level magical beasts he had once subdued were indeed no longer of any use.

Seeing this, Lu Yu chuckled and said, "In that case, we should catch it even more. While we're at it, let's see if there are any sixth-tier snake-type magical beasts in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. With your current cultivation level, controlling a sixth-tier magical beast shouldn't be a problem."

Zi Yan's eyes lit up immediately, and she excitedly waved her little fist: "This idea is fantastic! If we're going to catch someone, we should catch the fiercest one!"

She started counting on her fingers, saying, "Even if it's not in the Monster Mountain Range, I know there's a big one in the inner courtyard of Canaan Academy..."

Lu Yu smiled at Zi Yan's serious expression, then said softly, "Let's go. Let's visit Elder Hai at the Mittel Auction House first, and also find out about the current situation in the Monster Mountain Range."

Zi Yan cheered immediately and eagerly grabbed Qing Lin, rushing forward.

Lu Yu and Little Fairy Doctor exchanged a smile and followed the two at a leisurely pace.

Cai Lin silently followed at the back of the group, maintaining a just-right distance.

……

A few days later,

Gama Empire, headquarters of the Mittel Auction House.

Inside the elegant reception room, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood. Hai Bodong, dressed in a blue robe, stroked his beard and smiled with a hint of satisfaction in his icy blue eyes, saying, "It's been a long time. Your cultivation has improved quite a bit, lad."

After saying that, he took out a gilded brocade box and pushed it in front of Lu Yu, explaining, "This is the latest map of the Monster Mountain Range that you requested. It marks the territories of the overlords of each region in detail, and even records their recent activity patterns."

Lu Yu unfolded the map, which clearly marked the territories of magical beasts of rank five and above in different colors. The territories of rank six magical beasts were especially highlighted in a striking vermilion.

Besides the Amethyst Winged Lion King, the overlord of the eastern region, there were three other sixth-tier magical beasts he was previously unaware of. Of these three sixth-tier magical beasts, only one was a snake-type magical beast.

Lu Yu's gaze fell on the western region, where it was clearly written in vermilion ink:

[Western Overlord: Crimson Crystal Horned Python King, Mid-Tier 6 Magical Beast, Extremely Dangerous]

Next to the writing was a skull symbol, clearly indicating a ruthless character.

……

Before parting, Hai Bodong personally escorted everyone to the auction house entrance. Lu Yu bowed and said, "Elder Hai, there's no need to see us off. If I have time, I will definitely come to visit again."

He paused, then added, "I've already spoken to the Izumo Empire. If the Mittel family is interested in expanding their trade routes, they can send someone to the Scorpion Mountains to find a force called the Heavenly Centipede Mansion. Just mention my name."

Hai Bodong stroked his beard and laughed heartily: "Good lad, now you even have connections in the Izumo Empire." He patted Lu Yu on the shoulder, "Go on, remember to come back and visit this old man often."

Little Fairy Doctor bowed gracefully to Hai Bodong and said, "Take care, Elder Hai."

Qinglin also bowed respectfully to say goodbye.

……

Soon after,

In the western region of the Monster Mountain Range, towering ancient trees suddenly shook violently, startling countless birds into flight.

"Boom!"

With a deafening crash, a colossal object slammed down from the sky to the ground.

As the smoke cleared, the terrifying body of the Crimson Crystal Horned Python King, hundreds of feet long, was revealed. Its entire body was covered in crimson crystal armor, each scale radiating a scorching heat like a red-hot iron. Furious flames danced in its golden vertical pupils, and sparks flew as its forked tongue flickered.

"Damn humans, you're asking for death!"

The Crimson Crystal Horned Python King roared angrily, its thick tail slamming into the ground, causing the earth to shake violently and several ancient trees to fall.

Zi Yan put her hands on her hips, a hint of disdain flashing in her purple eyes: "Oh, so arrogant?"

She lightly touched the ground with her toes and instantly appeared above the giant python's head, her delicate fist seemingly floating down!

"boom!"

The Crimson Horned Python King's massive head was slammed into the ground, kicking up clouds of dust. When it dazedly raised its head, a large bump had swelled up on its forehead.

"Can you talk properly now?"

Zi Yan shook her fist, revealing her little tiger teeth.

At this moment, Qinglin slowly stepped forward. In her emerald eyes, three eerie petal marks slowly emerged, radiating a captivating emerald light.

"What is this?"

The Crimson Crystal Horned Python King stared wide-eyed in terror, trying to struggle but it was too late. Its consciousness gradually faded, and its ferocious rage receded like a tide.

A moment later, a scene that left everyone speechless appeared—

The sixth-tier magical beast overlord, feared by countless powerful beings, was now rubbing against Qinglin's skirt like a domestic dog. It lowered its head obsequiously, its voice tinged with flattery: "Master, I was offended just now, please punish me severely..."

Little Fairy Doctor covered her mouth and chuckled: "It seems that the Jade Serpent Three-Flower Pupil is even more effective against snake-type magical beasts than I imagined."

Lu Yu looked at the Crimson Crystal Horned Python King, which was trying to be cute and beg for petting, and sighed helplessly, "It's a sixth-tier magical beast, can't it have some dignity...?"

"However, according to the map Elder Hai gave us, we've already captured four fifth-tier snake-type magical beasts and one sixth-tier one near the Magical Beast Mountain Range. It's time for us to head back..."

……

Half a month later,

Peace Town, outside Canaan College.

The afterglow of the setting sun gilded the bluestone-paved street with a golden edge, and five figures walked into the town entrance, their long shadows trailing behind them.

A crimson horned python king, shrunk to the size of a bracelet using a secret technique, was wrapped around Qinglin's shoulder, while Xiaocai was lazily coiled on her right wrist, its scales shimmering with a dreamlike seven-colored halo in the twilight.

"Routine inspection by the enforcement team, please cooperate..."

A team of law enforcement officers dressed in black robes stepped forward and blocked their path. The captain, who was speaking, suddenly widened his eyes and exclaimed in surprise, "Elder Lu?!"

The young captain quickly clasped his hands in a salute, his voice tinged with urgency: "You're finally back! Elder Su Qian and Vice Dean Hu Qian have been looking for you these past few days..."

……

(End of this chapter)