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

The next morning, sunlight streamed through the paper windows of the inn, dappling the table where Lu Lingxi and Zi Ning were enjoying their breakfast. Just then, at a table not far away, several men dressed in different clothes and with rugged faces were talking loudly, their voices rising and falling. Lu Lingxi's attention was involuntarily drawn to them.

"Have you heard? The Lu Ling family has been having some trouble lately!" An old man in a gray robe with a weathered face said in a low voice, his eyes darting around as if afraid of being overheard.

"Oh? How so?" A younger man holding a long sword immediately leaned closer, his face full of curiosity.

"I heard they got an incredible treasure, something called... something containing powerful spiritual energy, my memory is terrible, anyway, it's a rare item!" The old man slapped his forehead, looking somewhat annoyed, but his eyes gleamed with greed.

"You mean the 'Heart of Spiritual Essence'?" another burly man with a full beard interjected, his voice deep and powerful, clearly aware of the matter.

"Yes, yes, it's the 'Heart of Spiritual Essence'! This thing is said to greatly increase one's cultivation, and may even allow one to glimpse a higher level of realm." The old man slapped his thigh, as if he had found a lost memory. "But this has also brought them endless trouble. All the major powers are envious. Now the Lu Ling Clan is like a lamb surrounded by wolves, in great danger!"

"Hmph, the Lu Ling family has kept a low profile all these years, but I never expected them to get into such trouble this time. However, I've heard that their family isn't without capable people, especially the old patriarch, whose cultivation is unfathomable. How could they let someone succeed so easily?" The young man shook his head, his tone tinged with confusion.

"So what if he's powerful? Two fists can't fight four hands! Besides, once the news of the 'Heart of Spiritual Essence' spreads, even those reclusive old monsters might be tempted. Lu Ling's chances of survival this time are slim." The big man sighed, his tone full of regret.

Just as everyone was discussing, Lu Lingxi heard the words "Lu Ling Shi". Her eyes froze instantly, and the chopsticks in her hand slipped slightly, making a soft sound.

Upon seeing this, Zi Ning immediately noticed her unusual behavior and asked softly, "What's wrong, Xi Yao?"

Lu Lingxi did not answer, but got up and walked towards the group of people who were discussing. Zi Ning frowned slightly when she saw this, and followed closely behind, her eyes full of worry.

Lu Lingxi bowed to the group, her voice filled with urgency and excitement, "Seniors, may I ask where the Lu Ling family you just mentioned is located?"

Everyone was startled by the sudden question, especially when they saw that Lu Lingxi was young and had a pretty face, but her eyes revealed a determination that did not belong to her age, so they couldn't help but be wary.

The old man was the first to come to his senses. After hesitating for a moment, he kindly advised, "Young lady, listen to my advice. Don't get involved in this mess. The Lu Ling family's affairs are very complicated. You are just a weak woman. Going there will only cause more trouble."

"Thank you for your kindness, but I am a member of the Lu Ling family, and I cannot stand idly by." Lu Lingxi's voice was soft but exceptionally firm, and Zi Ning cast an encouraging glance at her from the side.

Upon hearing Lu Lingxi's words, the group exchanged glances, their eyes filled with both surprise and admiration.

Finally, the burly man with the thick beard sighed and said, "Fine, since you're from the Lu Ling family, I might as well tell you. I heard they recently sought refuge in Lingyun Valley deep in the Xingluo Mountains, but we outsiders don't know their exact location. You must be careful; that place is fraught with danger."

Lu Lingxi nodded gratefully, having already made up her mind. She looked at Zi Ning, and the two exchanged a glance. Without saying a word, they tacitly got up, went back to their room to pack their things, and prepared to set off.

[Inside the inn room]

Lu Lingxi frowned slightly and turned to Zi Ning, saying, "Zi Ning, do you know the location of the Starfall Mountain Range and Lingyun Valley? How do we get there?"

Upon hearing this, Zi Ning's gaze turned serious. After a moment of contemplation, she replied, "Lingyun Valley is a mysterious place. Few people know its exact location. It is only known that it is deep within the Xingluo Mountains. Starting from here, one must traverse two treacherous regions. Although the straight-line distance is not far, the actual journey is probably no less than a thousand miles. As for the time, if everything goes smoothly, at our speed, it will take about ten days. However..."

"But what?" Seeing Zi Ning hesitate, Lu Lingxi felt a sense of unease.

Zi Ning sighed and continued, "We may encounter many troubles along the way. First, the Starfall Mountains are the territory of spirit beasts, especially at night when high-level spirit beasts frequently appear, so we must proceed with caution. Secondly, when crossing the 'Mist Forest,' the mist there can disturb one's mind, and many explorers have gotten lost there and never found their way out. There is also the 'Black Wind Ridge,' where black storms blow all year round, not only obstructing visibility but also carrying sharp rocks, posing a great challenge to flying mounts."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi's eyes hardened even more. "No matter how difficult the road ahead may be, I must give it a try. Zi Ning, are you willing to travel with me?"

Zi Ning smiled slightly, a resolute glint in her eyes, "Of course, we are sisters, no need for further words, but we must be careful on this journey."

After packing their luggage, the two leaped onto the backs of their respective spirit beasts. With a clear whistle, the Snowwing Eagle and the Netherworld Demon flapped their wings simultaneously, soaring into the sky and flying towards the Starfall Mountains.

On the tenth day, Lu Lingxi and Zi Ning arrived above the Misty Forest in the Starfall Mountains. The area was shrouded in mist, as if even the light was being swallowed up. Only faint spiritual fluctuations could be detected in such an environment. Lu Lingxi and Zi Ning jumped off the backs of the Netherworld Demon and the Snowwing Eagle respectively and chose to walk.

Lu Lingxi Yao whispered to Zi Ning, "The fog is too thick, and our vision is severely restricted. We must rely on our spiritual senses. You go left and I go right, and we must be careful and on guard."

Zi Ning nodded, her voice also lowered, "Understood. Respond immediately if anything happens."

Just as the two were on high alert and proceeding cautiously, a strange laugh suddenly echoed through the fog. The sound seemed to come from all directions at the same time, yet it also seemed to exist only in the depths of one's heart, sending chills down one's spine.

A hint of seriousness flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. She gave Zi Ning a wink and said, "They're here. Prepare for battle."

Immediately afterwards, several strangely shaped spirit beasts suddenly pounced out from the mist. Their bodies seemed to be affected by the mist, becoming neither beast nor human. Their attack methods were even more bizarre and unpredictable. Some turned into wisps of smoke, attempting to entangle them, while others used invisible sound waves as weapons to shock people's minds.

Zi Ning dodged a cloud of smoke attack with a swift movement, while simultaneously brandishing her longsword, its tip emitting a pale purple spiritual energy. With a single strike, she cleaved through the mist, aiming directly at a spirit beast's vital point, unleashing a powerful "Ice Seal Slash!"

As Zi Ning swung her sword, the surrounding mist seemed to freeze for a moment, and the spirit beast's attack was temporarily halted.

On the other side, Lu Lingxi Yao formed hand seals and chanted incantations, an ancient spell echoing in the mist.

Lu Lingxi's voice was steady, her eyes resolute, "Spirit Serpent Bind!"

In an instant, a giant serpent formed from spiritual energy soared from her palm. The serpent twisted and coiled, binding another spirit beast that was trying to attack from behind at an astonishing speed, making it unable to move.

The two worked together seamlessly, combining offense and defense. Lu Lingxi Yao excelled in ranged control and elemental manipulation, while Zi Ning was skilled in melee combat and rapid movement. Their complementary abilities allowed them to gradually gain the upper hand when facing these strange spirit beasts.

While dodging the attacks of the spirit beasts, Zi Ning shouted, "Xi Yao, watch out behind you!"

A spirit beast had somehow circled behind Lu Lingxi, preparing to launch a fatal attack. However, she had already noticed it. She smiled slightly, turned around lightly, and fired a spiritual energy blast, directly repelling the spirit beast.

Lu Lingxi chuckled lightly, her tone tinged with confidence, "Hmph, you're still a long way from ambushing me."

After a fierce battle, the last spirit beast was defeated by the two of them working together, and the Misty Forest returned to peace once again.

The two smiled at each other. Although they had gone through a thrilling battle, their trust and understanding had only deepened.

Zi Ning dusted herself off and looked at Lu Lingxi Yao, "You cooperated well!"

Lu Lingxi nodded, replying with a touch of pride, "That's right!"

The two continued on their way, though the fog remained.

Black Wind Ridge

As the distant horizon was gradually swallowed by thick darkness, Black Wind Ridge, like a sleeping behemoth, slowly opened its storm-woven maw.

Lu Lingxi and Zi Ning stood side by side, facing the black storm that was about to engulf everything, without the slightest hesitation in their eyes.

"Are you ready, Zi Ning? The storms in Black Wind Ridge are no joke."

Lu Lingxi's voice was torn apart by the howling wind, but her eyes were firm, and she was ready to fight the Netherworld Demon.

Zi Ning nodded, and the Snowwing Eagle gently flapped its wings, releasing a layer of crystal-clear ice shield that isolated this small area from the raging outside world.

"Don't worry, with the Snowwing Eagle here, these pebbles and sandstorms won't hurt us. But you, Netherworld Demon, although you are very agile, you should be careful not to be swept away by the storm."

Before the words were even finished, a black storm surged in like a raging torrent, each wind blade seemingly capable of tearing through space, its sharp howling striking straight to the heart.

Lu Lingxi took a deep breath, connected with the Netherworld Demon, and instantly transformed into a beam of light, nimbly weaving through the gaps in the storm, searching for the almost non-existent safe passage.

"Zi Ning, stay close to me! The path I found is narrow, but relatively stable."

Lu Lingxi's voice, clear through the roar of the storm, reached Zi Ning's ears with unwavering conviction.

Upon hearing this, Zi Ning immediately commanded the Snowwing Eagle to fly close to the trajectory of the Netherworld Demon. The ice shield trembled slightly in the gale, but remained steadfast, providing precious protection for the two of them. She gripped the Snowwing Eagle tightly, her eyes sharp, constantly watching for any changes in the surroundings to prevent any unforeseen events.

"Xi Yao, there's a strong gust of air on the left, we have to avoid it!" Zi Ning's voice was tense, yet calm.

"Roger that!"

Lu Lingxi Yao immediately adjusted her direction, and the figure of the ghostly demon drew a beautiful arc in the air, cleverly avoiding the terrifying airflow that was powerful enough to tear objects apart.

The two humans and two beasts, like elves dancing in a storm, challenged the limits of nature with amazing teamwork and skill.

"If we keep going like this, we'll definitely be able to get through Black Wind Ridge!" Lu Lingxi Yao's tone was full of confidence.

Zi Ning smiled slightly, a smile that showed absolute trust in her partner. "With you and Youming Chimei here, I have never doubted you."

And so, through tense yet perfectly coordinated efforts, Lu Lingxi Yao and Zi Ning, along with their contracted beasts, the Netherworld Demon and the Snowwing Eagle, finally found a glimmer of hope amidst this seemingly insurmountable black storm.

As they slowly passed through, a dense forest appeared before them.

At this moment, the Netherworld Demon and the Snowwing Eagle were exhausted. Seeing this, Lu Lingxi and Zi Ning felt sorry for them and quickly summoned them back to the spirit beast space so that they could rest. The two of them then continued on foot.

Not long after they left, a deafening roar shattered the surrounding tranquility. Then, a colossal creature—a golden three-headed serpent—suddenly leaped out from the depths of the dense forest, blocking their path.

"This...this is the Golden Three-Headed Serpent!" Lu Lingxi Yao's voice was filled with disbelief as she immediately summoned the Flying Snow Sword and looked at the Golden Three-Headed Serpent warily.

Zi Ning quickly unfolded her body, and with a light wave of her hands, purple spiritual energy halos slowly rotated around her, adding to her mystery and extraordinary appearance.

“We have to be careful; each of its heads has different abilities,” Zi Ning said calmly.

The first head of the golden three-headed serpent suddenly opened its massive maw, spewing out a ball of blazing flame that hurtled towards the two.

Lu Lingxi Yao flashed her figure, dodging to the side with astonishing speed. At the same time, she swung her longsword, the sword light like a dragon, directly striking the side of the second head's neck.

However, the head nimbly turned to the side, easily dodging the attack, and instead, with lightning speed, bit at Lu Lingxi with its sharp fangs.

"careful!"

With lightning speed, Zi Ning instantly wrapped a purple spiritual rope around the second head of the golden three-headed serpent, temporarily restraining its attack. At the same time, she shouted a reminder, "It's too fast! We must coordinate perfectly!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao's heart stirred, and she immediately understood Zi Ning's meaning. She took advantage of the situation to leap up, and her long sword drew a dazzling arc in the air, aiming straight for the eyes of the third head.

Meanwhile, Zi Ning seized the opportunity to unleash a series of spiritual energy explosions, disrupting the golden three-headed serpent's vision and judgment, thus creating an opportunity for Lu Lingxi Yao.

"It's now!"

Lu Lingxi gave a low shout, and the tip of her sword pierced the eye socket of the third head with perfect accuracy. Golden blood gushed out, instantly blurring everything around them.

The golden three-headed serpent roared deafeningly, its three heads twisting and struggling simultaneously, but it was too late to save it.

Upon seeing this, Zi Ning immediately increased her spiritual energy output, and the spiritual energy ropes binding the second head tightened suddenly, almost snapping its neck.

At the same time, Lu Lingxi Yao took advantage of the momentum to flip over, and with a sweeping sword, severed the first head from its neck. The huge body crashed down, kicking up a cloud of dust.

After the battle, the two men smiled at each other, their clothes soaked with sweat, but their faces beaming with the joy of victory.

"That was close. If it weren't for our perfect teamwork, we would probably be dead here today," Lu Lingxi said, panting.

Zi Ning nodded gently, her eyes sparkling with appreciation. "Yes, the power of a team is always beyond imagination. Let's go, we still need to get to Lingyun Valley, or it will be too late."

Supporting each other, the two continued their journey deeper into the Starfall Mountains...