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

Chapter 69 Emerging from Seclusion, the Qualifications of an Honorary Elder
"Finally, I've broken through..."

Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Immediately, with a thought, a long sword as clear as jade appeared in his hand, its blade shimmering with a blue light, and faint dragon patterns could be seen running through it.

This was the item he had exchanged for in his fourth simulation—the low-grade spiritual weapon, the "Azure Flame Sword."

Although this sword is classified as low-grade, it was forged with the essence of a Azure Flame Flood Dragon at the peak of the Divine Soul Realm.

By the standards of the Dou Qi Continent, it is at least equivalent to a fire-attribute magical beast at the peak of the Dou Wang level.

Having witnessed the power of Lin Xiuya's fourth-tier magic core longsword, he had always longed to possess a weapon that suited his own attributes. Now, with the Azure Flame Sword in hand, his wish had finally come true.

However, unlike the magic core weapons of the Dou Qi Continent, the spiritual artifacts of the Great Thousand World, in addition to amplifying combat power, have a unique and wonderful use—that is, in times of crisis, they can detonate the spirit beast essence sealed within.

However, this approach is extremely extravagant. After all, in the vast world, even experts at the Fusion Realm can only afford low-grade spiritual artifacts, and ordinary cultivators at the Divine Soul Realm simply cannot afford them.

However, it must be admitted that the power of a self-destruction powered by the essence of a peak-level Dou Wang magical beast is such that even a Dou Huang powerhouse would have to give way. This kind of life-saving trump card can save a life in a critical moment.

"The tempering here is no longer of any use to the Pagoda; it's time to move on to the next level."

"But in that case, I'll need to get a Crimson Fire Crystal Card."

Lu Yu frowned as he felt the Pagoda within his body return to dormancy.

The Fire Crystal Cards used in the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower are divided into five levels, from low to high: black, blue, cyan, red, and purple.

The lowest-level black crystal card only grants the qualification to cultivate on the first and second levels of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, while the blue crystal card grants the qualification to cultivate on the third and fourth levels. The cyan crystal card in his hand, however, allows him to cultivate on the fifth and sixth levels.

As for the higher-level red and purple cards, not only do you need enough fire energy points to exchange for them, but you also need to become an elder of Canaan Academy.

After all, Canaan Academy, though an academy, is not a charity. It is already quite magnanimous of them to train students to the level of Battle King.

To use the seventh and eighth floors of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower, one must join Canaan Academy and obtain the status of an elder to have this privilege.

"I've heard that Canaan Academy has an honorary elder system. I wonder what the procedure is?"

Lu Yu stood up thoughtfully. Right now, if he wanted to fully condense the Floating Pagoda, relying solely on the sixth layer of Heart Flame, which is effective against fighting spirits, it would probably take too long. He didn't know when he would finish refining it.

Gaining access to higher levels and heading to the next level of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower is the fastest shortcut to cultivation.

"Go back and see Xian'er first, then ask Elder Hao of the External Affairs Hall for more information."

Having made up his mind, he immediately pushed open the door of training room number one, took a deep breath of fresh air, and walked out of the tower.

……

Soon after,

An enticing aroma wafted through the quiet courtyard.

Little Fairy Doctor was busy at the stone table, which was filled with exquisite dishes.

Crystal-clear braised pork knuckle, golden and crispy fried spring rolls, steaming hot chicken soup with lingzhi mushrooms...

Zi Yan sat at the table, her hands supporting her chin, staring longingly at the food, swallowing hard. She said pitifully, "Little Fairy Doctor, can I try a small piece first..."

"hold on."

Little Fairy Doctor gently wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth, looked towards the courtyard gate, and said, "He should be back soon."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the courtyard gate creaked open.

Lu Yu, dressed in a flowing blue robe, appeared at the door. Seeing the table laden with delicacies and the two people eagerly awaiting him, he couldn't help but smile and said, "It seems I've returned just in time."

"The one surnamed Lu is back, Little Fairy Doctor!"

"I'm going to start!"

Zi Yan cheered and grabbed the largest crystal pork knuckle on the table with lightning speed.

Lu Yu stood there, stunned, his eyes meeting Little Fairy Doctor's. They both shook their heads and chuckled in unison, their eyes filled with helplessness and doting affection.

After a satisfying meal, the three moved to the stone pavilion in the courtyard. Lu Yu recounted the details of his breakthrough in detail, and when he mentioned breaking through two stars to reach the level of a two-star Dou Wang, Xiao Yi Xian's eyes shone with admiration.

Zi Yan rubbed her round little belly, her big eyes filled with shock.

She thought to herself, "How come this guy cultivates like he's drinking water? It hasn't been long, and he's already a two-star Dou Wang..."

Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a chill and thought nervously, "Could it be that after he breaks through to the seventh star, he will come to me for that half of the Dragon Pattern Fruit?"

"This guy doesn't look like a good person..."

……

Meanwhile, Lu Yu and Little Fairy Doctor continued their conversation.

"Next, I plan to apply for honorary elder status."

Lu Yu gently stroked the hilt of the Azure Flame Sword at his waist and said, "The Heart Flame of the sixth level is no longer sufficient to temper the Floating Pagoda; we must proceed to a higher level."

Little Fairy Doctor nodded thoughtfully and said, "I heard that to become an honorary elder, one needs to make significant contributions to the academy..."

"In the history of Canaan Academy, there have been very few..."

"I'll go to the External Affairs Hall to inquire with Elder Hao first. If there's no other way, I'll see if I can use some treasures and cultivation techniques to exchange for the qualification to enter the seventh level of the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower."

Lu Yu said calmly.

As a time traveler, he naturally knew what the biggest crisis facing Canaan Academy was right now.

Without a doubt, it was the Fallen Heart Flame that was about to break free.

With the simulator in hand, he could easily exchange it for a high-level spirit array to seal the strange fire and make a deal with Canaan Academy.

However, this is a last resort. The spirit arrays of the Great Thousand Worlds are still too overpowered in the Dou Qi Continent. Let alone whether the Canaan Academy group can set them up.

The main problem is that this method only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause.

……

Soon after,

Foreign Affairs Hall.

Elder Hao was reviewing documents at his desk when he suddenly seemed to sense something. He looked up and saw a familiar figure standing in front of the hall.

He squinted his dim old eyes, and after recognizing the person, he suddenly stood up and said incredulously, "You kid... you've broken through to the Dou Wang level?!"

Lu Yu smiled slightly, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Thanks to the elder, I was fortunate enough to break through."

"Good! Good!"

Elder Hao excitedly walked around the table, his withered hand slamming heavily on Lu Yu's shoulder, saying, "I knew I hadn't misjudged you! I knew from the beginning that you were someone to prove yourself..."

The next moment, his eyes widened suddenly, and he said, trembling slightly, "You...you're doing something wrong?"

"This aura...a two-star Dou Wang?!"

Upon hearing this, several elders in the hall nearly dropped their teacups. In just four short months, he had leaped several stars from Seven-Star Dou Ling to Two-Star Dou Wang?

It’s incredible!
"I have come here to ask you something."

After everyone had calmed down, Lu Yu spoke gently, "I wonder what conditions must be met to obtain the position of Honorary Elder?"

Elder Hao then recovered from his shock, stroking his beard and saying, "This matter... is a long story."

He gestured for Lu Yu to sit down, poured him a cup of tea, and pushed it towards him.

"The appointment of the academy elders has always been personally overseen by Elder Su Qian and Vice Dean Hu Qian. Even someone of my seniority has no right to interfere."

"If you truly intend to vie for the position of elder, whether it be a formal or honorary title, you must seek out those two..."

(End of this chapter)