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

Chapter 59 Below the King of Fighters, there is no equal!

"If you ask me, it's because Qian Mo, that cunning fellow, lacks real strength in direct combat; he only knows how to resort to sneak attacks..."

A deep voice suddenly rang out, and a man of exceptionally large build strode over.

His extremely robust physique exuded a strong sense of oppression, and what was most striking was the jet-black giant hammer he held in his right hand, which gleamed with a heavy metallic luster in the sunlight.

"It's Senior Yan Hao, who's ranked fifth on the Power Ranking!"

"He actually came too..."

"I guess they're here to watch the showdown between Senior Lin and Senior Liu..."

Yan Hao stared intently at Lu Yu on the arena, grinning as he said, "This kid's fighting skills are quite interesting. He even controls a strange fire. It makes me itchy to fight him. I really want to go up and exchange blows with him."

"You're already a nine-star Dou Ling, forget it..."

Liu Qing couldn't help but frown and said, "Bullying the weak with the strong is just too tasteless."

Yan Hao nonchalantly swung the giant hammer in his hand and said dismissively, "It's just a friendly spar. I'll just suppress my cultivation to the fourth-star Dou Ling level."

His eyes burned with fighting spirit as he declared boldly, "A newcomer who can defeat Qian Mo is worthy of my attention!"

It should be noted that the top ten on the Inner Academy's Power Ranking throughout history have all been exceptionally talented individuals, and even the worst among them can dominate a region with the cultivation of a Dou Wang, making them veritable reserves for Dou Wang powerhouses.

The top ten in this year's rankings, apart from the top three, often spar with each other and frequently swap rankings, so they are well aware of each other's strengths.

Now that a newcomer has risen to a position, it has naturally piqued his interest.

Lin Xiuya shook his head and gently advised, "Brother Yan, why are you in such a hurry? This junior brother Lu has just gone through a great battle; he needs to rest for a while."

……

Meanwhile, on the arena...

Elder Su, who was in charge of the refereeing, was taking the fire energy cards from Lu Yu and Qian Mo. He first efficiently transferred 500 fire energy points into Lu Yu's card, and then paid an extra 1,000 points out of his own pocket.

"According to the rules..."

Elder Su explained, "Those who enter the top ten of the rankings for the first time will receive a reward of one thousand Fire Energy Points from the academy. If they can maintain their position in the top ten each month thereafter, they can also receive three hundred Fire Energy Points."

As he spoke, he glanced at Lu Yu and said meaningfully, "Young man, I have been teaching in the inner academy for decades and have never seen a newcomer like you who has entered the top ten of the strong list in less than three months."

"Although there is an element of luck involved, with your strength, even an ordinary seven-star Dou Ling would probably not be able to defeat you. In a few years, you might just be the second on the power ranking."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu smiled but did not reply. He simply reached out and took the crystal card that already contained two thousand fire energy points.

This fortune is enough for him to seclude himself in cultivation room number one on the sixth floor of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower for two months.

Just as he turned to leave, a loud shout suddenly came from afar:

"Junior, wait a minute! How about sparring with me, Old Yan?"

Lu Yu paused, then turned around and saw a burly man wielding a large hammer striding towards him.

"If I win, I won't need your fire starter."

Yan Hao patted his chest and said with a smile.

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "What if I win?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Hao was speechless. He scratched his head and said somewhat awkwardly, "I just came out of seclusion and have already used up all my fire energy points. Can I owe you for now?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu shook his head and turned to leave.

"Hey, don't go, junior!"

"I'll suppress my cultivation to the same level as yours, so I won't take advantage of you!"

As Lu Yu walked further and further away, Yan Hao became anxious and couldn't help but look at Liu Qing and Lin Xiuya on the stands.

Liu Qing turned his face away nonchalantly, pretending not to see it.

Lin Xiuya shook his head helplessly, took out a crimson fire crystal card from his pocket and tossed it to Yan Hao, saying, "There are exactly five hundred points in it, remember to return it to me..."

"Hehe, definitely, definitely!"

Yan Hao was overjoyed, grinning from ear to ear. Meanwhile, Lu Yu's figure was almost disappearing from the arena entrance.

"call out--"

A whooshing sound suddenly rang out, and a crimson fire crystal card was precisely inserted into the door frame in front of Lu Yu, penetrating deeply into the wood.

"Five hundred fire points, let's have a match! Win or lose, it's all yours!" "I, Yan Hao, never take advantage of others. How about a battle between people of the same realm?"

Yan Hao's bold voice came from behind.

Lu Yu raised an eyebrow, reached out and pulled out the Fire Crystal Card, turned to look at Yan Hao, a smile playing on his lips, and said, "Since senior is so fair, junior naturally can't be stingy either."

Why suppress one's cultivation level?

He casually put the Fire Crystal Card into his pocket and said with a smile, "Go all out!"

"you sure?!"

Yan Hao raised an eyebrow and said with some surprise.

Lu Yu chuckled softly, a crimson flame seemingly rising in his eyes. He swiftly formed an ancient hand seal with his hands, and in an instant, intense battle qi surged from every pore of his body, condensing into a shimmering crimson fire armor on his skin.

"Boom!"

A violent surge of energy swept out like a raging torrent, and the solid bluestone arena beneath their feet shattered under this pressure, with spiderweb-like cracks instantly spreading for several meters.

On the stands, the students watching the battle were forced to retreat repeatedly by the shockwave, their faces filled with horror.

Lu Yu's aura surged like a volcanic eruption!

Peak Four-Star Dou Ling!

Five-Star Battle Spirit!

Six-star fighting spirit!

Ultimately, he stabilized at the early stage of Seven Star Battle Spirit!

High-level Earth-rank secret technique, Heaven-Burning Spirit!
Lu Yu gestured for him to enter and said with a smile, "As fellow high-level Dou Ling, I believe I have no rivals below the Dou Wang level."

"Senior Yan, please!"

"Below the King of Battle, are there no rivals?"

Yan Hao was taken aback at first, then laughed angrily and shouted, "What an arrogant brat!"

In the stands, Liu Qing and Lin Xiuya's eyes met, a look of surprise flashing across their faces. Then, a burning fighting spirit rose from both of them simultaneously, clearly ignited by these bold words.

They should be the ones saying, "Unrivaled below the King of Fighters!"
……

On the stage,

With both sides ready,

Yan Hao roared and made the first move.

"Kid, today I'll teach you that arrogance comes at a price!"

"boom!"

His arms were bulging with muscles, and he swung the massive black hammer with a whooshing sound. The heavy rock aura instantly covered the hammer, turning it into countless ferocious stone spikes.

"boom!"

The heavy hammer slammed through the air with a muffled sonic boom. The entire hammer seemed to carry immense force, crashing down like a mountain, even compressing the air into visible ripples!

Advanced Xuan-rank combat skill: Mountain-Splitting Hammer!

Lu Yu remained calm and composed, neither dodging nor avoiding this earth-shattering attack. Suddenly, a blinding crimson light burst forth from his right index finger, and a heart-pounding energy surge erupted.

Earth-rank combat skill, Heavenly Dragon Flaming Finger!
From the crimson light at his fingertips, countless celestial flames coiled upwards like serpents. In an instant, the finger energy transformed into a lifelike azure-red fire dragon, with azure scales and crimson fangs, roaring towards the mountain-splitting giant hammer with the force to scorch the heavens and boil the seas!
"clang--"

Amidst the deafening clang of metal clashing, Yan Hao felt a scorching force surge through the hammer. His Mountain-Splitting Hammer, which was said to be able to withstand a strike from a peak Dou Ling cultivator, was actually knocked out of his hand by a single finger strike!
Even more terrifying was that the lingering force of the finger strike sent his burly body flying!
"boom!"

The giant hammer crashed down, shattering the bluestone arena and creating a crater over ten feet deep amidst the flying debris. Yan Hao's burly body was simultaneously thrown several feet away, slamming heavily onto the edge of the arena, causing the ground to tremble three times.

The audience was silent.

Yan Hao struggled to sit up. His right hand was covered in blood and gore, and his clothes were torn to shreds by the aftershocks, revealing his charred skin.

He stared blankly at the giant hammer in the distance, then looked down at his disheveled appearance, his eyes filled with disbelief.

one move.

With just one move, the fifth-ranked player on the power list suffered a crushing defeat, along with his hammer!

(End of this chapter)