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

When Lu Lingxi woke up again, she found herself lying flat on the cold ground. Every slight movement was accompanied by physical discomfort, as if she had been asleep for a long time and her muscles and bones had forgotten how to respond to the brain's commands.

She struggled to move her body, trying to regain a bit of strength, but it seemed to only allow the chill to penetrate even deeper into every inch of her skin.

Through her blurred vision, she inadvertently noticed that her exposed skin was covered with countless tiny black dots, densely packed, maintaining some inexplicable pattern.

Lu Lingxi's eyes darkened, and an ominous premonition rose in her heart. Could these small black dots be traces left by those elemental spirits?

The thought, once it surfaced, quickly occupied all her thoughts. Could it be that those elemental spirits, shimmering with various colors, had somehow infiltrated her body while she was unconscious? A sense of unease welled up in her heart.

Just then, a gentle voice rippled out and entered Lu Lingxi Yao's ears, "Don't worry, those elemental spirits have already been absorbed by you."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao struggled to sit up slowly from the cold ground. Her gaze swept over the surrounding environment. It was the ruins of an abandoned palace. The broken brick walls, like the scars of history, were piled up in a disorderly manner. Each fragment told a story of past glory and present vicissitudes. Broken tiles were scattered all over the ground, shimmering with a dim luster, which made them look even more desolate in the dim light.

Lu Lingxi's gaze finally settled on a woman not far in front of her. The woman's hair was like a cascading silver river, gently falling over her shoulders. Her face was extremely gentle, and her features were exquisitely beautiful, exuding an indescribable beauty.

What is most striking are her deep eyes, which seem to hold boundless stars and a vast ocean, containing endless depth and mystery.

Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, her gaze shifting back and forth between the other person, a nameless emotion welling up inside her, as if she were facing a long-lost friend whom she could not immediately recall.

She didn't recognize the woman, but the aura emanating from her felt strangely familiar and comforting. She asked, puzzled, "Who are you?"

A gentle smile curved the woman's lips as she looked quietly at Lu Lingxi, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Are you from the Xiling family?"

Lu Lingxi pursed her lips, then spoke slowly in a clear tone tinged with a hint of pride, "My name is Lu Lingxi, and I am from the Xiling clan, my ancestor."

The woman was suddenly startled. The tension in her eyes quietly dissipated. She took a deep breath, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and she instantly felt relaxed and relieved.

She murmured to herself, "Only the descendants of the Lu Ling family could have gotten this far."

Lu Lingxi Yao looked the woman in front of her up and down, then slowly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of doubt and inquiry.

"Who are you? Why are you here? You should know this is the legendary Lost City; ordinary people are not qualified to enter."

The woman laughed heartily upon hearing this, "My name is Lu Lingjinxuan, a lingering remnant of my will before my death. This is not the Lost City, but the Sacred Domain of Xiling."

Lu Lingjinxuan stood still, exuding an indescribable tranquility and majesty. She made no unnecessary movements, and her eyes were full of admiration for Lu Lingxiyao.

Under Lu Ling Jinxuan's gaze, Lu Ling Xiyao felt as if she were surrounded by a warm power, and a sense of peace inexplicably arose in her heart.

Lu Lingjinxuan continued, "My time is running out, and I can't explain much to you, but what I'm about to say is crucial. You must concentrate fully and remember every word and every sentence, without missing a single detail."

Lu Lingxi remained silent, her eyes like a deep pool, calm and undisturbed, yet stirring up ripples in the depths of her heart.

Her thoughts raced like wild horses: Lu Ling Jinxuan, the name echoed softly in her heart. She couldn't help but wonder if this person was some distant ancestor of the Lu Ling family? And this place, called Xiling Sacred Domain, did it mean that the Lu Ling family originated from this mysterious land?

Lu Lingjinxuan's voice interrupted Lu Lingxiyao's thoughts, "I know you must have many doubts in your heart. The history and heritage of the Lu Ling clan far exceed your imagination. One day, it will regain its former glory and once again shake the world in the name of Xiling."

Lu Lingjinxuan paused, then continued, "The Xiling Clan nearly suffered annihilation in a war. To continue our bloodline, we were forced to separate into the Xiling and Luling clans, each scattered to the ends of the earth. Some lived in anonymity, unknown to the world; others struggled to survive, barely clinging to life. And you, standing on this ancient land, prove that you are the chosen one, the one capable of shouldering this responsibility."

Lu Lingjinxuan asked anxiously again, "Besides you, are there any other people in the Lu Ling family?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi's eyes grew heavy. "Yes, there is, but our Lu Ling family has a thin bloodline and is beset by internal and external troubles. We are already in a precarious situation!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingjinxuan's tone was filled with heartache and regret, "Has the Lu Ling family bloodline declined to such a state...?"

Lu Lingjinxuan's figure began to subtly change, like morning mist, gradually becoming transparent and hazy.

Seeing Lu Ling Jinxuan's change, Lu Ling Xiyao's heart clenched, as if she was about to lose something important. Her eyes involuntarily welled up with tears, but they did not fall.

"We are a continuation of another branch of the Xiling Clan. Our roots are not here, but in the Upper Eight Realms. There, our clansmen still reside. Once you break through to the Spirit God realm, you can use this Profound God Token to contact them. You must unite the Xiling Clan and the Luling Clan together, and then lead them back to the true homeland of the Xiling Clan. That is our final destination."

"My child...the responsibility of uniting the family is now entrusted to you..."

As the words fell, Lu Lingxi felt the woman's body grow increasingly frail amidst the violent trembling, each word seeming to have exhausted her last strength.

The Upper Eight Realms? What kind of world is that? She was full of doubts, but before she could ask, the woman's voice was already as faint as a whisper, and finally disappeared into nothingness, along with her figure, leaving no trace, only an empty room and endless melancholy in Lu Lingxi Yao's heart.

A nameless sadness filled Lu Lingxi's heart. Where Lu Lingjinxuan disappeared, a round jade tablet lay quietly. Presumably, this was the Xuan Shen Token she had mentioned before.

Lu Lingxi Yao stepped forward and gently picked up the jade pendant. When her fingertips touched the jade pendant, a warm and smooth feeling instantly spread throughout her body. Upon closer inspection, the front of the jade pendant was carved with intricate patterns, while the back was engraved with two characters—Xiling.

"Child...the responsibility of uniting the family is now entrusted to you..."

Lu Ling Jinxuan's voice echoed in Lu Ling Xiyao's ears again and again, awakening her sense of mission and responsibility deep within her heart. It also made her think about what kind of changes the Xiling Clan, this once glorious family, had encountered. Were the other branches of the clan also silently enduring the same suffering and loneliness in some corner of the world?

These problems weighed heavily on her, causing her to furrow her brow and unconsciously clench her fists. Her eyes shone with determination and resolve. No matter how difficult the road ahead, no matter where her clansmen were scattered, she vowed to find them all and bring them back to the homeland of the Xiling clan to rebuild the family's glory.

Putting away the Mystic God Token, a glint flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. It seemed that it was time to prepare to head to the Upper Realm.

Just then, Lu Lingxi's gaze inadvertently swept across a corner of the abandoned palace. On an altar, she discovered a groove that matched the size of the Xuan Shen Token. Driven by doubt and curiosity, Lu Lingxi took out the Xuan Shen Token and gently inserted it into the groove. Instantly, a dazzling light burst forth from the jade token, completely enveloping her figure. When the light dissipated, she was standing once again in front of that familiar stone wall.

Seeing the familiar figure appear before him, Bei Chen Haoyu finally felt relieved. His gaze swept over Lu Lingxi Yao, and after confirming that she was safe and sound, he smiled warmly and said softly, "It's so good that you're alright."

Lu Lingxi looked around and saw that there was no one there, only Bei Chen Haoyu standing there quietly. Her heart stirred slightly, and she asked softly, "Have they left?"

Bei Chen Haoyu nodded and said, "Yes, they've already left."

Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, "How did they leave?"

Bei Chen Haoyu slowly recounted the cause and course of events, "After you left, Chu Ranran and Ye Junyi discovered that there was nothing more to explore in this place. Just as they were about to leave, a distant and mysterious voice came from the void, saying that if they wanted to leave this place, they only needed to shout 'I give up' loudly, and it would automatically be transmitted."

"I see. Let's go out then."

Bei Chen Haoyu didn't ask anything. Although he was very curious, he knew that Lu Lingxi Yao must have gone through something inside. The snow lotus mark must be related to the Lu Ling family. Since she chose to remain silent, it meant she didn't want to mention it, so why should he ask?

Lu Lingxi Yao let out a soft sigh of relief, her gaze once again falling upon the ancient and solemn architectural complex. It had once been the dwelling place of the Xiling clan, or perhaps the place where the Lu Ling clan settled down. However, the dust of history had buried the stories within deep.

Thinking of the Lu Ling clan members still in the Upper Realm, Lu Lingxi Yao's eyes became very determined. She clenched her fists, as if declaring to fate: I will definitely find you.

Then, the two stood side by side and shouted into the void, "I give up!"

Before they finished speaking, a dazzling light enveloped them, and in an instant, their figures vanished without a trace in this mysterious space, leaving only silence, as if no one had ever been there.

At the entrance to the Rift Valley, Lu Lingxi and Bei Chenhaoyu had just appeared and were not yet fully on their feet when a familiar voice entered their ears.

"Lu Lingxi Yao, Bei Chen Haoyu, I knew you would be alright!"

Su Sheng strode towards them, his clothes neat and his eyes shining with an innocent gleam, a stark contrast to the two men's slightly disheveled appearance.

Bei Chen Haoyu's gaze swept quickly over Su Sheng, a look of disbelief flashing in his eyes. He frowned slightly, his mind filled with doubts, and finally couldn't help but ask, "How did you escape from that strange place?"

Su Sheng didn't stop walking. As he approached, he recounted their experience in detail. "After we went in, we didn't know how long we walked. The journey was very smooth. We wanted to contact you through the sound transmission conch, but we found that no matter how we called, it was useless. It must have been blocked by something."

We then traversed a hidden cave and unexpectedly discovered a forgotten village, where a secret chamber concealed a treasure.

After carefully storing our precious items, we discovered that the original entrance had vanished without a trace. Just as we feared we would be imprisoned here forever, a command suddenly sounded from the void: simply shout "I give up," and we would be safely teleported out. And so, we escaped.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi frowned slightly, her thoughts racing, and she quickly asked, "Did you encounter any of the other teams that joined afterward?"

Su Sheng shook his head slightly, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Bei Chen Haoyu glanced at Su Sheng with a complicated expression, then slowly said, "With their strength, it's already a miracle they escaped unscathed."

Su Sheng looked at Lu Lingxi Yao, his eyes involuntarily becoming intense. He asked eagerly, his tone full of curiosity and anticipation.

"What treasure have you discovered?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao's lips curled into a cold smile, a smile that carried a hint of barely perceptible sarcasm.

"You have already looted the treasure, which naturally means that we have gained nothing."

Upon hearing this, Su Sheng frowned, a hint of doubt and disbelief flashing in his eyes. "How is this possible? With your abilities, how could you return empty-handed? Could it be that you don't want us to see?"

Faced with Su Sheng's persistent questioning, Lu Lingxi Yao simply shrugged, a hint of impatience flashing across her face. "Believe it or not, we don't need to explain further."

After saying that, she turned around decisively, her gaze falling on the silent Bei Chen Haoyu beside her. "Let's go back!"

Lu Lingxi Yao planned to first return to the academy to see if her brother had returned, and then they would return to Guiyun City together to tell her grandfather about the discoveries made in the Lost City regarding the Xiling Clan and the Lu Ling family.

Bei Chen Haoyu and Su Sheng's group were returning to Yanjing City, so they parted ways with Lu Lingxi Yao, who was heading to the Holy Spirit Academy.

After they left, the Netherworld Demon transformed into its original form, resembling a tiger but the size of an ox, with a pair of wings on its back. This was the first time Lu Lingxi Yao had seen the Netherworld Demon in its normal, original form.

Lu Lingxi leaped lightly and landed steadily on the back of the Netherworld Demon. It flapped its wings and flew high, speeding towards the Holy Spirit Academy.

Along the way, Lu Lingxi told Ling Shu about the next steps in the plan.

Upon hearing this, Ling Shu's expression turned solemn. "Master, the Upper Realm is teeming with powerful figures, the lowest of whom have reached the Spirit God realm. This journey is fraught with danger, so you must make thorough preparations."

Lu Lingxi nodded slightly, pondering to herself. Although she had already entered the first star of the Spirit God realm, she still needed to cultivate for a period of time to reach the ninth star of the Spirit God realm. In the later stages, without any special encounters, the path of cultivation would become increasingly difficult.

If she hadn't been fortunate enough to contract with Xuanwu, one of the four divine beasts, in the Lost City and absorbed the energy of the elemental spirits, she would probably still be hovering on the edge of becoming a Spirit Emperor, unable to make any progress.

When the Xiling Clan was mentioned, a determined light shone in Lu Lingxi's eyes. The Holy Spirit Continent was vast and boundless, and finding the clan members scattered in various realms was undoubtedly a difficult task.

But this blood-related kinship filled her with unprecedented motivation. The news that her family was still alive filled her with indescribable joy.

At the same time, Zisang Gucheng sent a message through the sound transmission conch, informing Lu Lingguihong that he had returned to the academy. Upon learning of her brother's return, Lu Lingxiyao became even more eager, and a bright smile unconsciously bloomed on her face.

Five years have passed since she transmigrated here. She has not seen her brother again, and the figure of her childhood in her memory has become blurred.

She couldn't help but let her imagination run wild, wondering if her brother had grown into a tall and handsome young man, and if he was also thinking of her, his younger sister.