Genius in the whole system: The useless young lady dominates the world

"Ye Junyi, Chu Ranran, Lingyue Kingdom still has six people left. Can you really just sit idly by? And your Qinglan Kingdom, are you really going to give up this chance to change the situation and willingly hand over victory to others?" Han Mo's words were undeniably inflammatory, each word hitting the nail on the head.

Upon hearing this, Su Yuwei's face instantly darkened, anger flashing in her eyes, her questioning filled with obvious dissatisfaction and wariness.

"Li Hanmo, what are your true intentions?"

Li Hanmo's lips curled into a cold smile, which looked particularly sinister in the night. His tone was provocative, as if he was deliberately trying to provoke Su Yuwei.

"Miss Su, my words couldn't be clearer, do I really need to repeat myself?"

"you……"

Su Yuwei was so angry that she was speechless and couldn't find a suitable rebuttal for a moment.

Ye Junyi and Chu Ranran remained silent. They knew that the choice at this moment was crucial: should they join forces with the Hopeless Kingdom to fight against the Lingyue Kingdom? Or should they remain neutral, observe the situation, and wait for the right opportunity? Or should they ally with the Lingyue Kingdom to eliminate the Hopeless Kingdom first? These options were like pieces on a chessboard, and each move required careful planning.

Seeing that the two remained silent for a long time, Li Hanmo couldn't help but feel anxious. As long as Kaiyang Kingdom and Yaoguang Kingdom were willing to join forces with him, Lingyue Kingdom would be in grave danger. Once Lingyue Kingdom was eliminated, he could then find a way to deal with the remaining two countries, which would greatly increase his chances of winning first place.

However, he also knew that if Lingyue Kingdom was not eliminated, it would be almost impossible for Wuwang Kingdom to win the championship.

Li Hanmo harbored an even darker plan—to use this opportunity to eliminate Lu Lingxi Yao, and even the other geniuses of Lingyue Kingdom.

Despite knowing the vast difference in strength, he would never let go of any opportunity to weaken his opponent. In his eyes, Lu Lingxi Yao was the biggest threat and had to be eliminated as soon as possible.

Li Hanmo was secretly calculating in his heart, while Ye Junyi and Chu Ranran appeared unusually calm. They would not easily reveal their emotions, nor would they act impulsively like Su Yuwei. The two silently analyzed the situation in their hearts. They understood that no matter which side they chose, they might put themselves in danger. Only by remaining neutral could they protect themselves in this chaos. They exchanged a glance, and without saying a word, they understood each other's intentions.

Chu Ranran gently curled the corners of her lips, a playful smile spreading across them. She looked at Li Hanmo, her voice carrying an undeniable determination.

"Your Highness Hanmo, what does the state of Lingyue have to do with us? Your Hopeless Kingdom is trying to use us as a stepping stone in your struggle. Don't you think that calculation is too naive?"

Ye Junyi, with an almost indifferent demeanor, uttered a single sentence, his tone conveying an unquestionable stance.

“Your Highness Hanmo, our Kaiyang Kingdom shares the same view as Miss Chu. We have no intention of interfering in the grudges and entanglements between your two countries. If you insist on dragging us into this pointless struggle, our brothers from Kaiyang Kingdom are not free henchmen for your Hopeless Kingdom.”

At this moment, one of the three remaining youths from Qinglan Kingdom spoke, his voice clear and melodious, carrying a touch of detached and carefree spirit.

"As for our Qinglan Kingdom, we have never been interested in the so-called number one. Now that there are only three of us left, what is there to compete for? If you want to fight, then go and fight to your heart's content. Our Qinglan Kingdom will not accompany you."

After speaking, the three youths from Qinglan Kingdom calmly took out teleportation talismans. With a flash of dazzling light, their figures instantly disappeared from the spot, leaving only a faint afterglow.

As a result, the entire situation instantly became delicate. Yaoguang Kingdom and Kaiyang Kingdom formed an alliance, creating a three-way balance of power with Wuwang Kingdom and Lingyue Kingdom.

Under such a stalemate, neither Wuwang nor Lingyue dared to easily start a war. After all, once a war broke out, both sides would suffer heavy losses, and it would be a loss for Yaoguang and Kaiyang to reap the benefits.

Although Li Hanmo was burning with anger, he could only give a cold snort, suppressing his impulse and daring not to act rashly.

Seeing this, Lu Lingxi felt secretly relieved. Chu Ranran and Ye Junyi's wisdom and decisiveness made her feel sincerely gratified.

However, she also knew that temporary peace did not mean eternal tranquility, and the remaining three kingdoms would not easily let Lingyue Kingdom take first place.

Lu Lingxi Yao's dark eyes slowly scanned the surroundings. They were currently in a vast, giant plaza with eight entrances and exits around it. Four of these were the entrances they had come in through, while the other four led to unknown destinations.

People from the other three kingdoms also looked at the square with curiosity, each filled with questions: What secrets does this square hold? Why have people from all five kingdoms gathered here at the same time?

Su Yuwei's gaze darted back and forth between the eight seemingly identical entrances, scrutinizing every detail as if she could read the hidden secrets within them. After a careful examination, she finally pursed her lips, her tone carrying a hint of uncertainty and urgency.

"Look, those four entrances are the way we came in. As for the remaining four, they might be shortcuts to the outside of the city. Anyway, the end of the one-month deadline isn't far off, so why don't we just go out?"

Lu Lingxi Yao merely glanced at her indifferently, her deep eyes seemingly holding a thousand unspoken words, yet she made no move. The people around her also remained unusually silent, this silence acting like an invisible wall, making Su Yuwei's suggestion seem particularly abrupt.

Seeing this, she couldn't help but become anxious, a hint of impatience creeping into her brows. "What are you all thinking? Are you just going to sit here and wait to be surrounded by the people from the three kingdoms?"

Lu Lingxi smiled faintly, a smile that carried an indescribable depth. "Su Yuwei, if you're afraid, then go ahead and leave. It's better than staying here and causing yourself more trouble."

Su Yuwei's cheeks flushed instantly, as if her secret had been exposed, but she stubbornly straightened her back. "Who said I was scared? I'm doing this for the greater good, for everyone's sake!"

Lu Lingxi's expression instantly turned cold. "Prioritizing the greater good? In the current situation, staying put is the safest option. We know nothing about the dangers lurking within the City of Oblivion, and we cannot act rashly. What makes you so sure those four paths are safe? Or how can you guarantee that each of us will emerge unscathed from here in the days to come?"

A barrage of questions struck Su Yuwei like a hammer blow, leaving her speechless. She wanted to refute, but found her voice to be so pale and powerless in the face of Lu Lingxi's calm analysis.

"But, staying here..."

“Staying here does come with risks, but compared to that, our chances of winning are much greater.” Shangguan Yunqing interjected at the right moment, his voice calm and clear, and he analyzed the situation in a well-organized manner.

"Moreover, they won't easily attack us right now. As long as we remain vigilant, we still have a chance to win this competition. If we choose to leave and suffer any losses along the way, our advantage will vanish. Don't forget, the only advantage our Lingyue Kingdom has is one more person than other countries."

Upon hearing this, Su Yuwei gently bit her lip and ultimately chose to remain silent.

The contestants from Yaoguang, Kaiyang, Lingyue, and Wuwang each occupied a corner of the square. Several people gathered together, seemingly determined to sit and wait. Rather than being a blindly rushing team, they preferred to be calm bystanders.

At the exit of the Forgotten City, the representatives of the five countries had been waiting for almost a month. Everyone knew that the contestants who had withdrawn had already come out safely. Withdrawing meant losing the qualification to compete. All the contestants from Qinglan Kingdom had chosen to withdraw and had already withdrawn from the competition. According to the rules, Lingyue Kingdom was slightly ahead. Although Zisang Gucheng did not show anything on the surface, he was full of pride. Although Lingyue Kingdom was only ahead by one person, with Lu Lingxi Yao there, he believed that the first place would definitely belong to Lingyue.

The representatives from Yaoguang, Kaiyang, and Wuwang were not too disappointed. Lingyue Kingdom was only one head ahead, which in their eyes was just an insignificant ripple in the long river of the competition, which could change course at any time due to the changing winds.

Feng Shengxie's laughter was like a spring breeze, relaxed yet wise. He turned to look at Bai Ci, who was silent beside him, and asked with the tacit understanding between old friends.

"Lord Bai Ci, are you wondering, just like me, who will ultimately win this crown?"

Bai Ci remained silent, his face expressionless, with only a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth, but he did not utter a word.

Feng Shengxie was already used to Bai Ci's silence. He smiled slightly and turned his gaze back to the exit of the Forgotten City, thinking to himself: What kind of reversal and miracle will unfold in this final countdown?

Two days have passed in the square of the Forgotten City.

Time is running out for them. Currently, the four countries are holding back their troops, which is a good sign for Lingyue Kingdom. If they can hold out for a few more days, victory will be within their grasp.

"Your Highness, if things continue like this..." a young man from the Land of Hopeless said in a voice barely audible.

Li Hanmo was leaning against the mottled wall, his face so gloomy it was almost dripping with water. The passage of time did not quell his anger; on the contrary, it only fueled his rage.

His gaze involuntarily fell on Yao Guang and Kai Yang, and Chu Ranran and Ye Junyi. Their calm and composed expressions were like sharp blades, cutting into Li Hanmo's extremely tense nerves time and time again.

"You can really pretend!"

Li Hanmo gritted his teeth, the sound squeezed out between his teeth filled with anger and resentment. His fists were clenched tightly, and a resolute and ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

"Regardless of Yaoguang Kingdom and Kaiyang Kingdom, we have no time to delay any longer!" Li Hanmo's voice was deep and firm, each word like a vow squeezed out from between his teeth.

“But Your Highness, there are no undead creatures here…” a young man said hesitantly, his voice tinged with uncertainty.

They knew Li Hanmo's methods well; he could command dark creatures. Although he wasn't a necromancer, his power to control darkness was enough to instill fear in people.

However, a cold smile curled at the corner of Li Hanmo's lips, a smile that was both malicious and smug. "Who says there isn't? In this forgotten land, a powerful undead creature lurks—the Bone Dragon! As soon as darkness falls, you..."

His words suddenly stopped, and he beckoned to the four people beside him to come closer. The five of them formed a circle and whispered their secret plot.

Lu Lingxi examined the square again, her gaze wandering over every unique corner. The design of the square was quite strange, not only with its well-arranged layout, but also with every stone slab and every sculpture seemingly containing unknown secrets. For some reason, a chill rose in her heart, as if some unsettling existence was lurking beneath the square.

The darkness in the space also sensed the unusual aura, sometimes clearly discernible, sometimes hidden without a trace. This aura carried a hint of eeriness and unease, like a whisper from the abyss, silently provoking sensitive nerves.

Whether they are dark creatures or spirit beasts, they all possess a sixth sense that surpasses that of ordinary people, and at this moment, this subtle sense of oppression is quietly enveloping them.

Although this aura appeared and disappeared intermittently, making it difficult to pinpoint its exact source, a heavy premonition lingered in the darkness. Dark Night didn't know if this premonition was accurate, but it still conveyed this subtle feeling to Lu Lingxi through its thoughts.

Upon receiving the message from the darkness, Lu Lingxi's expression became even more serious. Her whole body tensed up, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.

As night fell, Su Yuwei felt an indescribable sense of suffocation and wanted to find some breathing space in the quiet night. She suggested going for a walk, but Lu Lingxi rationally dissuaded her. After all, in this night full of dangers, going out alone would undoubtedly put her in danger.

However, Su Yuwei's temperament was particularly stubborn at this moment, and no amount of persuasion could shake her determination. Lu Lingxi sighed helplessly and could only ask Bai Mingxuan to go with her, but Su Yuwei refused. She insisted that Bei Chen Haoyu accompany her, otherwise she would go her own way and take a walk alone.

Faced with Su Yuwei's insistence, Bei Chen Haoyu could only compromise in the end. Despite his reluctance, he could only accompany her into the vast night.

The two walked side by side, and Su Yuwei's soft but slightly aggrieved voice rang out, "Brother Haoyu, why have you been distancing yourself from me lately?"

Bei Chen Haoyu remained silent and continued walking. Seeing this, Su Yuwei immediately tried to press herself against him, but with a "thud," two more people suddenly appeared between her and Bei Chen Haoyu.

"You bumped into someone, don't you know how to apologize?" one of the boys said arrogantly, accusing them of carelessness.

Bei Chen Haoyu's gaze sharpened as he quickly scanned the other party. He saw that the young man in front of him was arrogant and seemed unwilling to give up. He quickly stepped forward and apologized in a calm tone, trying to defuse this unnecessary conflict.

"Excuse me, I bumped into you. I'm so sorry! Don't be angry with the little girl!"

However, the other party clearly did not intend to let them off easily, especially after they recognized Bei Chen Haoyu's identity. They began to mock him without restraint and even pointed the finger at Su Yuwei, questioning her relationship with Bei Chen Haoyu.

A slightly surprised exclamation rang out, "Oh, upon closer inspection, I realize that you are actually the renowned Eternal Night King? And this elegant young lady, could she be the legendary fiancée, Miss Su?"

Upon hearing this, the boy on the other side burst into laughter and echoed, "However, judging from his appearance, he really doesn't seem like it... Otherwise, how could he be so far away from the Eternal Night King, right!"

"It's true," another person chimed in. "I've heard that Miss Su, as the apple of the eye of the richest man in Lingyue Kingdom, is engaged to the King of Yongye, a truly beautiful story. But to witness it firsthand today, the subtle distance between them as they walk side by side is quite intriguing." Their words were brimming with curiosity and gossip.

Upon hearing this, Bei Chenhaoyu's handsome face, with its distinct features, suddenly darkened, a barely perceptible glint of coldness flashing in his eyes. His deep, powerful voice interrupted their discussion, "Have you all said enough?"

Faced with the Night King's sudden coldness, the two from the Hopeless Kingdom not only did not restrain themselves, but instead became even more unscrupulous in adding fuel to the fire.

"You must have noticed it lately, right? The person the Eternal Night King truly loves is someone else entirely..."

"Oh? Someone else? Who is it?" Another boy feigned ignorance, his tone laced with provocation and curiosity.

"Who else could it be but the powerful and intelligent Miss Lu Ling!" The first person said bluntly without any hesitation, and after speaking, he even gave Bei Chen Haoyu a provocative glance.

"You—" Bei Chen Haoyu's expression instantly became complex and unreadable, showing anger as well as subtle emotions that were hard to describe. In the darkness of the night and the dim light, he looked particularly striking.