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

Chapter 282: One Move Agreement

"How...how can this be..."

As soon as Gu Yuan finished speaking, a murmur arose in the square. Many members of the ancient clans wore expressions of disbelief, while the elders exchanged bewildered glances.

Amidst this commotion, Gu Yang subtly winked at a gray-robed elder beside him.

The gray-robed elder understood and immediately stood up, proclaiming in a loud voice:
"Clan leader, please reconsider! Miss Xun'er possesses divine bloodline and is a genius that our ancient clan has not seen in a thousand years. This marriage probably needs to be considered carefully."

His words immediately drew agreement from many of the elders.

"Elder Gu Chen is absolutely right..."

"Divine bloodlines should indeed be treated with caution..."

"Although Lu Yu is exceptionally talented, he is, after all, a member of a foreign race..."

The atmosphere in the square immediately became heavy. Several respected elders nodded in agreement, clearly harboring reservations about this sudden marriage.

Seeing this, the gray-robed elder Gu Chen added, "Clan leader, why not let Miss Xun'er go into seclusion to cultivate first, and then discuss marriage after she breaks through to the Dou Sheng realm and fully masters her bloodline?"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded thoughtfully.

Just then, Xun'er suddenly stood up, her voice clear and firm: "Father, elders, Xun'er's mind is made up."

She turned to Lu Yu beside her, her eyes full of tenderness: "Brother Yu has treated me with all his heart, and I am willing to accept this marriage."

As soon as he finished speaking, the ancient clan members present all had different expressions.

Some of the young men looked heartbroken, some even clenching their fists. Their childhood idol, Miss Xun'er, the most dazzling pearl of the ancient clan, now wanted to marry a man from another tribe!
However, some people showed admiration and whispered among themselves, "Lu Yu is indeed worthy of Miss Xun'er, having reached the cultivation of a four-star Dou Sheng at such a young age."

"I heard that he can also refine ninth-grade Xuan pills. Such talent is unmatched even in the entire ancient clan."

Several female disciples whispered among themselves: "Miss Xun'er is so lucky. Not only is Lord Lu Yu exceptionally strong, but he is also so handsome."

"Yes, how come someone like him didn't take a liking to me?"

Gu Zhen, Gu Hua, and the other young powerhouses who had just fought Xiao Yan remained silent. Having personally experienced the strength of the Lingbao Pavilion members, they now held Lu Yu in even greater respect.

Among the crowd, only Gu Yao had a gloomy expression, clenched fists, and eyes full of resentment. He had once harbored illusions about Xun'er, but now those illusions were completely shattered.

The elders exchanged glances. Elder Gu Chen frowned, while Elder Gu Yang observed the crowd's reactions discreetly. Gu Yuan, on the high platform, remained calm, as if he had already anticipated his daughter's statement.

In this delicate atmosphere, Elder Gu Yun slowly rose. This beautiful and gentle elder looked intently at Lu Yu, her tone carrying a hint of scrutiny:

“Xun’er, you are still young and may not understand how fickle people's hearts can be. Lu Yu's talent is indeed unparalleled, I don't deny that. But…”

She abruptly changed the subject, her voice turning cold: "Can he really be devoted to you? I've heard that he has several female confidantes around him."

These words caused an uproar. Many of the younger disciples looked shocked, while the elders whispered among themselves, their discussions rising and falling.

Just as everyone was discussing, Lu Yu calmly stood up and bowed slightly to Elder Gu Yun: "What the elder said is true."

His candid admission surprised everyone present.

Lu Yu's gaze swept across the entire room, finally settling on Xun'er, his voice steady and firm:
“I have indeed had romantic relationships with several women. Xian’er and I went through thick and thin together, Zi Yan has been with me to this day, and Cai Lin has been deeply in love with me.”

With each name he uttered, his gaze grew increasingly resolute. "Of these three, I cannot abandon any of them. But my feelings for Xun'er are also genuine, and I will never betray her."

He turned to the crowd and solemnly bowed, saying, "Lu Yu hereby swears that he will treat Xun'er with all his heart and will never betray her in this life. I ask that you all grant my request."

This candid and responsible statement gradually quieted the previously noisy square. Everyone was shocked by Lu Yu's straightforward words, and even Elder Gu Yun was slightly moved.

Elder Gu Yun paused for a moment, then sighed softly and said, "Young man, your words are quite frank. However..."

Her tone shifted abruptly, her gaze suddenly sharpening: "Words are meaningless. Why should I believe you can do it? Matters of the heart are the most unpredictable. You make such a solemn vow today, but what will you do tomorrow?"

Elder Gu Yun slowly raised his hand, pointing to the martial arts arena in the distance: "Since you are so confident, why don't I personally test your strength? If you don't even have the strength to protect Xun'er, how can you talk about protecting her heart?"

Her gaze swept across the entire arena, finally settling on Lu Yu: "Though I am not talented, I have cultivated for a thousand years. If you can withstand three of my moves without defeat, it will prove that you are qualified to protect Xun'er. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

The square fell silent instantly. Many elders of the ancient clans exchanged whispers, their expressions subtly changing.

"Elder Yun, that's too much. This kid is only a four-star Dou Sheng..."

"Yes, a single star Dou Sheng is equivalent to a single level of cultivation; the difference is simply too great..."

"Three moves? I'm afraid he won't even be able to withstand the first one..."

Meanwhile, in the audience, Zi Yan and Xiao Yi Xian exchanged a glance, and Zi Yan whispered, "Sister Xian'er, isn't this elder being a bit too arrogant... Brother Lu Yu can even defeat Huang Tian, ​​who is at the late stage of a five-star Dou Sheng."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded slightly and replied via telepathy: "The Beast Domain is quite far from the Central Continent. You prepared to set off for the Ancient Clan as soon as you returned from the Beast Domain. The Ancient Clan has always been closed off, so I suppose you are unaware of this matter."

She smiled slightly, "This Elder Gu Yun is only a five-star Dou Sheng in the early stage, which is indeed much weaker than Huang Tian. But this is good, it allows Brother Yu to show some strength and also lets these elders of the Gu Clan face reality."

Both men appeared calm and composed, showing no concern about the outcome of the match. After all, Lu Yu had defeated a powerful figure like the patriarch of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan, so dealing with Elder Gu Yun, a mere early-stage Five-Star Dou Sheng, was naturally a piece of cake.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu paused for a moment, then asked, "Elder, are you serious?"

Elder Gu Yun frowned slightly: "What, are you afraid?"

Lu Yu shook his head slightly, his tone calm but tinged with helplessness: "I just feel... this is not fair."

"fair?"

Elder Gu Yun sneered and retorted, "When you were enjoying the company of two women, did you ever think about whether it was fair to Xun'er?"

On the high platform, Gu Yuan exchanged a glance with Gu Dao and Gu Lie, and the three secretly communicated:

"It seems Elder Yun is still unaware of this kid's true strength," Gu Yuan said with a hint of amusement.

Gu Dao stroked his beard and transmitted his voice: "The news of the battle in the Beast Domain has indeed not spread yet. That old fellow Huang Tian was a late-stage five-star Dou Sheng, and even he was defeated by this kid."

Gu Lie's gruff voice echoed in their minds: "Elder Yun is likely to suffer a hidden loss this time. But it's fine, letting this kid show his strength will shut up those who object." Xun'er was about to speak up to dissuade him, but she noticed that Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan looked calm, as if they were not worried about the competition at all. Her heart stirred slightly, and she swallowed back the words she was about to say.

"Since Elder Yun insists, then this junior will have to offend you."

No sooner had Lu Yu finished speaking than Elder Gu Yun made his move.

With a flick of her sleeve, her powerful water-attribute battle aura transformed into a vast ocean, with towering waves sweeping across the entire training ground with a deafening roar.

The waves contained a powerful battle aura accumulated over a thousand years, and each drop of water was as heavy as a thousand pounds. An ordinary Battle Saint would probably not even be able to withstand the first wave.

Just as the giant wave was about to engulf Lu Yu, his figure suddenly became ethereal and unpredictable. He unleashed the Dragon and Phoenix Free Movement to its fullest extent, his entire body weaving through the waves like a dragon and a phoenix, and he vanished from his spot in an instant.

At the same time, the Fallen God Sword was quietly drawn. Since he broke through to the fourth-star Dou Sheng level, this natal sword had been upgraded to a mid-grade divine weapon. Golden floating fire coiled around it, emitting a terrifying aura that could burn everything.

Lu Yu merged with his sword, transforming into a streak of golden light that pointed directly at Elder Gu Yun.

Elder Gu Yun's expression changed slightly. She quickly formed hand seals, setting up a nine-layered water barrier in front of her. Each layer of the barrier was imbued with the vast battle qi she had cultivated for a thousand years, making it difficult even for experts of the same level to break through.

However, the moment the Fallen God Sword touched the barrier, a sudden change occurred. The gilded golden Floating Pagoda Fire burst forth, and the nine layers of water curtain melted away as quickly as spring snow meeting the sun.

The sword's momentum didn't diminish, and to Elder Gu Yun's astonishment, it came to a light stop at the side of her neck.

The whole place suddenly fell silent.

Everyone was so stunned by what happened in the blink of an eye that they were speechless.

From Elder Gu Yun's attack to Lu Yu breaking through the enemy's defenses, only a blink of an eye passed. The defense of a five-star Dou Sheng was so vulnerable before this sword strike.

"Elder Yun is too kind."

Lu Yu sheathed his sword and stood there, the golden Floating Pagoda Flame slowly receding into the blade. He bowed slightly to Elder Gu Yun, who was still in shock, and said in a gentle tone, "This junior was fortunate enough to win by half a move."

Elder Gu Yun stood there, stunned, the chill of the sword strike still lingering on her neck. She opened her mouth, but ultimately let out a soft sigh: "I misjudged you."

The arena fell silent. Everyone was still reeling from the afterglow of that sword strike; no one had expected that this seemingly unequal contest would end like this.

Gu Yuan's gaze slowly swept across the entire arena, and he said in a steady voice, "Is there anyone else who wants to make a move?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the vast square fell silent. The brilliance of Lu Yu's sword strike was still fresh in everyone's minds. Even Elder Gu Yun, a five-star Dou Sheng, had been defeated so decisively. Who would dare to step forward now?

Gu Yang stood in the shadows of the crowd, his expression shifting. His right hand, hidden in his sleeve, trembled slightly, but in the end, he did not take that step.

In the midst of this silence, the ancient elder, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, slowly opened them. The moment this late-stage Seven-Star Dou Sheng expert opened his eyes, the energy of the entire world rippled slightly. He stroked his beard, chuckled, and calmly stepped into the arena:

"The future life is to be feared."

Elder Gu Dao looked calmly at Lu Yu, "I am eager to hunt you down, and I will not deceive you. Following the precedent set by Gu Yun, we will limit it to three moves. How about that?"

As he spoke, his aura was as deep and boundless as the ocean. Although he did not deliberately exert pressure, the terrifying power of the late-stage Seven Star Battle Saint made everyone present feel awe.

Although Gu Dao spoke lightly, everyone knew that the power of his three moves was probably far more terrifying than Elder Gu Yun's full-force attack.

"If you're afraid..."

The old elder's gaze was deep and meaningful as he said, "It's easy. From now on, do not set foot in the Ancient Realm again."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed drastically. Xun'er even stood up abruptly, her clear voice carrying an unprecedented resolve: "Elder Gu Dao, this is inappropriate!"

She strode up to Lu Yu and stood directly between him and Gu Dao, a move that stunned everyone present.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Xun'er turned to face Gu Dao, gave a graceful bow, and said in a tone that was neither humble nor arrogant: "Elder, Brother Yu has already proven his strength. It would be unfair to test him with three more moves."

She paused, her beautiful eyes sweeping across the room, her voice clear and melodious: "Besides, this marriage was personally arranged by my father, and Lu Yu has already sworn an oath in public. Elder Gu Dao's intervention at this moment, could it be that he intends to question the clan leader's decision?"

These words carried weight and caused many elders present to change their expressions. No one had expected that the usually gentle Xun'er would show such a strong side for Lu Yu.

Elder Gu Dao's gaze narrowed slightly as he gave Xun'er a deep look, only to find that the girl's eyes were firm and showed no sign of backing down.

Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate, Gu Yuan's calm voice came from the high platform: "Wait a moment."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Gu Yuan's gaze shift between Lu Yu and Gu Dao before finally settling on Gu Dao: "Elder Gu Dao, with your cultivation level, three moves are a bit too much. If you want to test it, one move is enough."

Gu Dao bowed slightly: "What the clan chief says is true."

Gu Yuan then looked at Lu Yu, his eyes filled with a profound meaning: "Lu Yu, if you can withstand Elder Gu's attack without being defeated, it will prove that you do have the strength to protect Xun'er. Do you dare to take this attack?"

Lu Yu calmly stepped forward and stood side by side with Xun'er. He bowed to Gu Yuan and said, "Since Senior has spoken, this junior will naturally comply. Lu Yu accepts this challenge."

Seeing his quick agreement, Xun'er couldn't help but say anxiously, "Brother Yu, you were quite exhausted from fighting Elder Gu Yun just now, and now you have to take another blow from Elder Gu Dao..."

Lu Yu gently held her hand and said softly, "It's alright, I know what I'm doing."

His expression was calm and composed, as if receiving a move from a Seven-Star Battle Saint was nothing more than a casual sparring match. This composure earned him nods of approval from many of the elders present.

Gu Yuan sat upright on the high platform, nodded slightly, and a hint of barely perceptible approval flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, Elder Gu Dao stroked his beard and chuckled, "A strike from a Seven Star Dou Sheng is enough to destroy the heavens and the earth. It's not feasible to unleash it here, so let's move to the skies above the Ancient Sacred Mountain Range."

After saying that, he took off first, his figure transforming into a streak of light that shot straight into the sky.

Gu Yuan and Gu Lie exchanged a glance and stood up at the same time: "We will set up a barrier for the two of you to prevent it from affecting the Ancient Realm."

In the blink of an eye, the three figures arrived above the Ancient Sacred Mountain Range, standing in a triangular formation. Gu Yuan and Gu Lie simultaneously formed hand seals, unleashing a surge of vast battle energy that intertwined in the void to form a transparent barrier that stretched across the sky.

The barrier was like an invisible curtain, enveloping the entire mountain range and exuding an indestructible and majestic aura.

"bring it on."

The old elder flicked his sleeves, and his aura began to rise steadily. "Let me see how much of my strength you can withstand."

(End of this chapter)