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

Chapter 99 Reunion with Elder Hai, a Gathering of Powerful Figures
Not long after, outside Stone Desert City, two streaks of light, one white and one blue, streaked across the sky, standing out prominently in the setting sun.

As the light faded, the figures of Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin were revealed. Little Fairy Doctor was dressed in flowing white robes, surrounded by a faint fragrance of herbs. Qing Lin sat upright on the back of the Azure Winged Wind Serpent, her emerald eyes flashing with vigilance.

Standing atop the city wall, Lu Yu immediately flew forward to meet them and asked, "What were the results of the investigation?"

With a solemn expression, Little Fairy Doctor said in a deep voice, "The Snake People are gathering on a large scale. At least five tribes within a radius of a thousand miles are moving towards the border."

Lu Yu nodded and quickly led the two women back to the Mo Tie Mercenary Group's council hall. Zi Yan, who was idly playing with a dagger, jumped up excitedly upon seeing them return, exclaiming, "Are we going to war?"

"Don't be impatient."

Lu Yu rubbed his temples and explained, "Besides Medusa, a Dou Zong expert, the Snake People also have many Dou Huang and Dou Wang experts. It would be too risky for just a few of us to venture deep into the desert."

As he spoke, he took out an ice-blue token from his storage ring. The token was engraved with delicate snowflake patterns. He smiled and said, "Let me find a few helpers..."

"The current tensions between the Gama Empire and the Snake-People are perfect timing..."

……

Three days later at noon, the sun was blazing.

The residents of Stone Desert City suddenly shivered as the scorching air turned icy cold.

"Roar!"

A deafening dragon roar echoed through the sky, and a crystal-clear ice dragon soared through the air. Wherever the dragon passed, the moisture in the air condensed into tiny ice crystals, which refracted into seven colors under the sunlight.

On the back of the ice dragon, an old man in a blue robe stood with his hands behind his back. The old man looked to be about sixty or seventy years old, with silver hair like frost, a resolute face, and bright, piercing eyes. He exuded a chilling aura.

Ice Emperor, Hai Bodong!

"Haha, Lu boy, long time no see!"

Hai Bodong's voice boomed like a bell, his laughter echoing throughout the entire Stone Desert City: "Why are you in such a hurry to find me?"

At the same time, three powerful auras arrived one after another from the sky not far away.

The first thing to arrive was a dazzling golden light. When the light dissipated, an old man dressed in a golden robe was revealed.

The old man had white hair but a youthful face, a dignified countenance, and eyes like lightning. Every move he made exuded a suffocating aura of power.

The ancestor of the royal family of the Jia Ma Empire, a peak Dou Huang powerhouse—Jia Xingtian!

Immediately afterwards, two more streaks of light arrived side by side. On the left appeared a middle-aged man in a green robe, with a refined and scholarly face, and the shrewdness characteristic of a merchant.

Mittel Tenshan, patriarch of the Mittel family!
On the right is a burly man dressed in a brown outfit, with piercing eyes beneath thick eyebrows, exuding an aura as steady and imposing as a mountain.

Mu Chen, the patriarch of the Mu family!
Upon seeing the arrival of the powerful figures, Lu Yu exchanged a glance with Little Fairy Doctor and Zi Yan, and the three of them simultaneously took to the air.

"I am deeply honored that you have come from afar, seniors."

Lu Yu cupped his hands in greeting, glanced at everyone, and said with a fist salute, "It is truly unexpected that Elder Hai could invite you all to come."

Hai Bodong stroked his beard and chuckled, "As soon as I received your message, I immediately contacted these old friends. After all, it concerns the unusual movements of the Snake-People, so we must take it seriously."

Jia Xingtian snorted coldly and said, "If it weren't for Old Man Hai's repeated assurances that this matter was of utmost importance, I wouldn't have left seclusion so easily."

His sharp gaze swept over Lu Yu, and he said coldly, "I hope you don't make empty promises and leave us empty-handed."

Mittel Tengshan smiled gently and said, "My Mittel family will naturally give Elder Hai face. I'm sure that the young friend who is valued so highly by Elder Hai is not someone who talks big."

Mu Chen stood with his arms crossed and said in a deep voice, "Brother Hai said you have a way to solve the problem of the snake people?"

High in the sky, Hai Bodong carefully examined Lu Yu, then suddenly widened his eyes in surprise and exclaimed, "Wait! You kid... you've actually become a Seven-Star Dou Wang?!"

He remembered that when they first met a year ago, Lu Yu was just a Grand Dou Master. Upon hearing this, Jia Xingtian's sharp gaze immediately locked onto Lu Yu, a hint of surprise flashing across his face.

Mittel Tengshan and Mu Chen also showed surprise, clearly not expecting this seemingly young man to have such cultivation.

"It was just a lucky breakthrough."

Lu Yu smiled modestly, then said seriously, "It is indeed of great importance that Elder Hai has invited you all here today. According to our investigation, Medusa has advanced to the Dou Zong level..."

Jia Xingtian immediately interrupted him, saying in a deep voice, "Young friend, let's speak frankly. What exactly is your purpose in coming here? Don't use the safety of the Jia Ma Empire as a pretext. I am not that confused."

Lu Yu chuckled upon hearing this and said frankly, "Senior has keen insight. To be honest, I have come here for the strange fire."

He looked around at everyone and explained, "According to reliable intelligence, Medusa possesses the Azure Lotus Earth Core Flame, ranked nineteenth on the list of extraordinary flames. As an alchemist, I find it difficult to part with such a rare and precious treasure..."

"What does this have to do with solving the problem of the snake people?" Mu Chen asked, frowning.

Lu Yu raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said, "This junior can make Medusa back down and turn her attention to other empires instead."

"Is this really true?" Mittel Tengshan looked surprised.

Lu Yu said no more, and slowly raised his right hand. Suddenly, a bluish-red flame shot up from his palm, the intense heat distorting the air—it was the Earth Core Flame!

Immediately afterwards, a wisp of dark flame rose from between his fingers, with countless bolts of lightning seemingly dancing within the flame, shaking one's mind and spirit—the Netherworld Demon Flame!

Finally, a dazzling golden flame bloomed in the palm of his hand, and a sacred and solemn aura wafted over him—the Floating Pagoda Fire!

The three different colored flames slowly merged in Lu Yu's palm, gradually condensing into a beautiful three-colored fire lotus. The cyan-red Earth Core Flame transformed into the lotus platform, the dark black Netherworld Heart Demon Flame condensed into petals, and the golden Floating Pagoda Flame gathered into the flower stamen.

As the fire lotus slowly rotated, a destructive aura that made all the powerful figures present feel a chill spread out.

“This is…” Hai Bodong’s pupils shrank suddenly, and he subconsciously took a half step back.

Jia Xingtian's expression was solemn as he said in a deep voice, "Such terrifying energy fluctuations! If this fire lotus were to erupt..."

Lu Yu gently cradled the fire lotus in his palm and said calmly, "The power of this fire lotus is enough to make Medusa back down. However..."

He glanced at everyone present and said in a deep voice, "This junior can only deal with Medusa alone. The other powerful members of the snake-people clan will need to be restrained by you seniors..."

Jia Xingtian exchanged a glance with Mu Chen and the others. After a moment of contemplation, Jia Xingtian stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Since you treat us with such sincerity, we are naturally willing to lend a helping hand."

"When should we take action?" Mu Chen asked directly.

A golden light flashed in Lu Yu's palm, and the three-colored fire lotus was instantly suppressed within the Floating Pagoda. He surveyed the crowd and said in a deep voice, "Time is of the essence. The snake-people's spies could detect our movements at any moment. Perhaps..."

"Shall we set off now?" Zi Yan interjected impatiently, her purple eyes gleaming with excitement.

Hai Bodong and Jia Xingtian exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously, saying, "Then let's set off immediately!"

Without further hesitation, Lu Yu raised his hand and gestured for them to set off.

The Little Fairy Doctor, dressed in flowing white robes, landed gracefully on his left, while Zi Yan excitedly clenched her fists, eagerly standing on his right. Qing Lin, riding the Azure Winged Wind Serpent, hovered quietly behind, his emerald eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.

"set off!"

At Lu Yu's command, everyone simultaneously took to the air. A crystal-clear ice dragon materialized beneath Hai Bodong's feet, its chilling aura spreading around them.

As Jia Xingtian unfurled his earth-attribute battle qi wings, his imposing aura was overwhelming. Mittel Tengshan and Mu Chen also unfurled their battle qi wings, following closely behind.

Immediately, this powerful team, consisting of two Dou Huangs, five Dou Wangs, and one Spirit Insect Master, transformed into several dazzling streaks of light, piercing the sky and speeding towards the heart of the Tagor Desert...

(End of this chapter)