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

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the moment for the gate to the secret realm to open has arrived.

The elites from the three great empires—Yaoguang, Kaiyang, and Lingyue—who had passed through layers of selection to gain the qualification to explore the secret realm, all came to the Rift Valley within the territory of Lingyue Kingdom.

Within the Rift Valley, a peaceful aura, like pure nectar, gently sprinkled upon everyone's shoulders. Wherever it touched, whether skin or mind, one felt an unprecedented purification and soothing sensation, as if the fatigue of the past few days had been swept away, leaving only a sense of lightness and ease from the inside out.

Lu Lingxi, Bei Chenhaoyu, and several carefully selected members of the royal family of Lingyue Kingdom, dressed in simple yet noble attire, blended silently into the crowd.

Looking around, the Rift Valley was already bustling with activity. Powerful individuals from the kingdoms of Yao Guang and Kai Yang stood in small groups or alone, their eyes gleaming with desire for the secret realm's treasures. A subtle competitive atmosphere permeated the air, mixed with a faint anticipation for the adventure that was about to begin.

Recalling the Five Nations Competition a few months ago, Lu Lingxi felt a mix of emotions. At that time, she planned to ask the King of Lingyue for three spots after winning the competition, one for Lu Xinglan (i.e., Nalan Rongzhi) and one for Feng Qingxue.

However, things are unpredictable. Nalan Rongzhi was unable to come because he was busy with his affairs after his identity was restored. He stayed in the Kunlun Ring to cultivate. In addition, the Kunlun Ring is a divine artifact of the creator god, so even if he violated the rules and brought it in privately, no one would find out. Naturally, the two slots were not used.

Suddenly, the sky seemed to be torn apart by an invisible giant hand, a deafening roar resounded through the clouds, a gale arose, dark clouds rolled, and the world seemed to be stirred up by an ancient and mysterious force.

At this turbulent moment, a dazzling halo appeared without warning at the entrance to the Rift Valley. It was hundreds of meters high and looked like light leaking from the sky, brilliant and blinding.

"The entrance is open!"

Excited shouts erupted from the crowd, and every gaze was fixed on the halo.

Just as everyone was in high spirits, an old and distant voice echoed in the void, carrying an undeniable majesty and mystery.

"The Lost City has opened. I hope you warriors of the Three Kingdoms will cherish this opportunity. Within the secret realm, opportunity and danger coexist. Life and death are left to fate. May good fortune accompany you!"

The Lost City, this legendary and mysterious place, only reveals its true form every nine to ten years, attracting countless warriors to explore it.

Only those from countries that win a place in the Five Nations Tournament can enter with a jade token. Some people's strength soars, some people gain endless wealth, but some people are left forever in that unknown land and become part of the legend.

Lu Lingxi stared at the light circle leading to the secret realm before her. The ancient aura seeped through the light circle, penetrating her senses in wisps, making her feel a sudden tremor in her heart.

Just then, Bei Chen Haoyu's voice interrupted her thoughts, "Yao Yao, let's go in too!"

Seeing that Lu Lingxi hadn't reacted for a while, Bei Chen Haoyu frowned slightly, his heart filled with doubt. "Yaoyao, what's wrong? Is something the problem?"

Hearing that name come from another man made her feel a little awkward and embarrassed. She paused for a moment, then forced a smile and replied, "Um...it's okay, let's go in too."

In fact, the moment Bei Chen Haoyu learned that Lu Lingxi Yao had returned, he was incredibly excited and even a little incredulous. He had originally wanted to go to the Holy Spirit Academy immediately just to see the girl he had been longing for day and night.

However, Bei Chen Haoyu also knew that Lu Lingxi Yao was no ordinary woman. Her uniqueness and nobility made him dare not be the slightest bit presumptuous or rash.

He worried that any action taken without careful consideration might tarnish their beautiful memories, so he chose to be patient, turning his passion into day-to-day waiting until this moment arrived.

Three years seemed like a magnificent transformation for Lu Lingxi. When she finally appeared in his sight, Bei Chenhaoyu was surprised to find that the girl who once had a bit of childishness had now grown into a graceful young woman. She had grown taller, with smooth and elegant lines. Her former naivety had been replaced by maturity and confidence, and her face was radiant with a smile that was both cute and charming. It was a unique charm that blended innocence and allure, making people involuntarily fall in love at first glance.

As Lu Lingxi and her group arrived in front of the light circle, their feet instantly left the ground, and they flew gracefully and swiftly toward the center of the light circle.

Stepping into the light circle, the scene before them changed abruptly. Numerous winding passages, like a maze, unfolded before them, each radiating a different light.

As Lu Lingxi was pondering which path to take, an irresistible suction force suddenly swept over her, pulling her into an unknown passage.

Bei Chen Haoyu and the others were also separated by the sudden change. Although the change was surprising, it was also for the best. Lu Lingxi Yao originally wanted to find a way to separate from them after entering the secret realm, and now it had fulfilled her wish.

The passage where Lu Lingxi Yao was located was pitch black, as if she were in an endless abyss. She couldn't even mobilize the most basic spiritual power and could only rely on instinct and intuition to grope her way forward step by step.

Time lost its meaning here; only endless darkness accompanied her until a faint glimmer of light appeared ahead.

Guided by the light, Lu Lingxiyao stepped out of the passage, and a vibrant forest came into view.

The spiritual energy here is so rich it's almost tangible, and the air is filled with the refreshing scent of herbs, making one feel relaxed and happy.

"Master, beneath that ancient pine tree, there grows a Hundred-Leaf Grass. This grass is an indispensable ingredient in many high-grade elixirs and is extremely precious!"

Ling Shu's voice rang in Lu Lingxi Yao's mind, tinged with excitement. Because her divine sense was fully open, no matter where the treasure was hidden, it could not escape Ling Shu's eyes.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi looked at a thousand-year-old pine tree not far ahead. Beneath it, a spiritual herb emitting a faint glow was growing, presumably the Hundred-Leaf Grass that Ling Shu had mentioned. It was a precious medicinal herb indispensable in many high-grade pills, its rarity enough to drive any alchemist mad.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao moved instantly, arriving at the ancient pine tree. Without hesitation, she reached out and gently plucked the Hundred-Leaf Grass. Just as she was about to turn and leave, a shadow suddenly swept past beneath the massive shade of the ancient pine. A huge two-headed lizard suddenly darted out from the side of the tree. Its size was astonishing. However, the two-headed lizard did not attack Lu Lingxi Yao. Instead, it fled rapidly into the dark depths of the forest with an almost panicked speed.

Lu Lingxi's gaze instantly locked onto the rapidly departing two-headed lizard. She thought to herself: This is an excellent ingredient for making medicinal wine. It can not only enhance physical fitness but also help improve cultivation. How can I let it go so easily?

"Hmph, trying to escape? Not so easy!"

Lu Lingxi snorted coldly, then her figure flashed and she accelerated instantly, giving chase. Knowing that the opportunity was rare, she immediately mobilized the wood elemental power in her body. In the forest ahead, vines quickly wove together to form a dense net, perfectly blocking the two-headed lizard's escape route.

Immediately afterwards, she condensed a ball of electric light in her palm, accompanied by crackling energy fluctuations, and hurled it toward the two-headed lizard.

"Oh!"

With a deafening roar, the ball of electricity collided violently with the two-headed lizard. The surrounding trees shattered under the force of the impact, splintering wood and leaving a scene of utter devastation.

Faced with this sudden attack, the metal-type spiritual power within the two-headed lizard suddenly erupted, forming a golden spiritual power shield that forcefully blocked the fatal blow. Even so, it fled forward even more desperately out of fear, knocking down several ancient pine trees along the way, scattering branches and leaves, and the loud noises echoed in the silent forest.

It turned out that the two-headed lizard had come for the Hundred-Leaf Grass, but unexpectedly, a Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere. At first, it only wanted to quietly avoid this seemingly dangerous human, but it never expected that the other party would approach it directly. At the critical moment of life and death, it immediately ran away. Fortunately, it ran fast, otherwise it would have lost its life.

"Hmph, these two lizards, despite their short legs, are quite agile when they run away!" Lu Lingxi Yao muttered.