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

Today is the day the temple selects new disciples. The air is filled with a tense yet exciting atmosphere. The selection is held in the square of Wind Whisper City. In the center of the square is an ancient testing platform surrounded by ancient runes.

Lu Lingxi Yao was dressed in a simple cyan outfit, her hair gently blowing in the breeze, making her look fresh and capable. When she entered the square, the eyes of the young masters from various noble families around her were involuntarily drawn to her, not only because of her stunning beauty, but also because of the aura she exuded from within, which was hard to ignore.

When Lu Lingxi arrived at the registration area, an elderly man dressed in temple robes with a kind face smiled and asked her in a gentle and friendly voice. He was one of the elders in charge of the talent test.

"Excuse me, did you bring any family heirlooms?"

Lu Lingxi was slightly taken aback. Suddenly, she remembered the token that the elder of the Lu Ling clan had given her before she left Lingyun Valley. Could this be what he was asking about? She then took out the token from her bosom and handed it to the old man. She thought to herself, "So this token is not only a symbol of the family, but also the key to participating in the selection."

The old man took the token, examined it carefully, nodded in satisfaction, and returned it to her. Then, pointing to the testing platform in the center of the square, he said, "Please stand here, close your eyes, take a deep breath, relax your mind and body, and let your soul resonate with the elements of nature."

Following the instructions, Lu Lingxi Yao closed her eyes, and her world seemed to become incredibly peaceful. The spiritual energy within her body began to flow slowly, forming a subtle connection with the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth. On the testing platform, the ancient runes suddenly lit up, forming a dazzling halo that enveloped her.

A moment later, two colors shone through the halo—red and green, representing fire and wood-type talents respectively.

Amidst the flashes of light, an indescribable potential fluctuation was faintly revealed, but it quickly stabilized at the fifth level of the Spirit Gathering Realm.

In fact, Lu Lingxi Yao possessed talents in all elements, but she knew the principle that a tree that stands out in the forest will be felled by the wind, so she deliberately asked Ling Shu to help her hide her talents in other elements, only revealing the fire and wood elements.

The test ended, the halo dissipated, and Lu Lingxi opened her eyes, a sly glint in them. She looked at the elder, who showed a hint of surprise in his eyes, which quickly turned into approval. "Dual fire and wood elements, fifth level of the Spirit Gathering Realm, not bad talent. Child, what's your name? How old are you?"

"Lu Lingxi Yao, fifteen years old!"

Everyone present turned their heads to look, and the old man's pupils shrank suddenly, an expression of disbelief appearing on his face.

In the Starfall Continent, the Spirit Gathering Realm is a significant dividing line in the cultivation world, making it unattainable for countless people. Even those with exceptional talent can only reach its threshold around the age of thirty.

However, the girl in front of them was only fifteen years old, yet her cultivation had already reached the Spirit Gathering Realm. This talent was simply unbelievable.

The old man secretly decided, "If she can pass the second round of tests, I will definitely take her as an inner disciple and personally train her."

In this world, there exist eight mysterious realms that are completely different from the Holy Spirit Continent, known as the "Upper Eight Realms". Due to their unique geographical environment, these realms gather a much richer spiritual energy than the Holy Spirit Continent, giving the beings in these places a unique advantage on their path of cultivation.

Here, the cultivation level system is different from that of the Holy Spirit Continent. In the Upper Eight Realms, the starting point of cultivation is the Perception Realm, which is equivalent to the Spirit God level on the Holy Spirit Continent. Above the Perception Realm are the Gathering Spirit Realm, Transforming Spirit Realm, Spirit Movement Realm, Spirit Wheel Realm, Spirit Array Realm, Spirit Sea Realm, Venerable Spirit Realm, Emperor Spirit Realm, God Spirit Realm, and Divine Travel Realm. Each realm is further divided into seven ranks, with seven ranks forming one level.

In the Upper Eight Realms, martial arts are transformed into vital energy, and cultivation of vital energy is the primary focus. The cultivation system, from lowest to highest, begins with the Body Tempering Realm, equivalent to the Martial Gods of the Holy Spirit Continent. Above the Body Tempering Realm are the Opening Yuan Realm, Condensing Yuan Realm, Transforming Yuan Realm, Divine Power Realm, True Martial Realm, Heavenly Venerable Realm, Void Breaking Realm, Reincarnation Realm, Supreme Realm, and Chaos Realm. Similarly, every seven stages constitute one level.

In such a world abundant with spiritual energy, divine beasts are no longer rare treasures; they are everywhere. Above divine beasts, there are even more noble beings: Super Holy Beasts, Super Divine Beasts, Holy Beast Kings, Divine Beast Emperors, Divine Beast Ancestors, and Immortal Spirit Beasts, each with seven ranks as one level.

The following morning, sunlight pierced through the thin mist, gently bathing the square of Windwhisper City, adding a touch of solemnity and anticipation to the upcoming strength test. After the previous day's talent test, only fifty contestants remained out of hundreds.

The elder in charge of the second round of testing at the temple loudly announced the rules of the competition: "Gentlemen, the upcoming tests will focus on practical combat. We will divide the fifty participants into five groups of ten. First, we will draw lots to pair up, and then each group will engage in one-on-one duels. The key to the competition is not only victory, but also efficiency—whoever defeats their opponent in the shortest time will qualify. There are three spots in each of the five groups, for a total of fifteen."

As the elder finished speaking, the atmosphere in the square instantly became tense, with everyone's eyes gleaming with a desire for victory.

The ten contestants in the first group walked one by one to the central drawing area, where bamboo sticks that would determine their fate were already prepared, amidst the curious and expectant gazes of the crowd.

Among the ten people, Lu Lingxi Yao's figure was particularly eye-catching. She looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, with a light figure and delicate features, but her eyes revealed a calmness beyond her years. The moment she appeared, a murmur immediately broke out around her.

"Look at this young girl, she's so young, can she really do it?"

"Yes, she passed the talent test, but real combat is no joke. Could she really have gotten in through some back door?"

Faced with these doubts and disdainful voices, Lu Lingxi Yao didn't take them to heart. Her face remained calm, and she didn't even frown. Only occasionally did a hint of impatience flash in her clear eyes.

Lu Lingxi's composure surprised some of the older generation of experts present, especially the elder who had been deeply impressed by her in the talent test the day before. At this moment, a playful smile appeared on his lips.

"This girl is more interesting than she looks. She is so calm and fearless in the face of doubt."

With a command from the temple elder in charge of the strength test, "Let's begin the draw!"

Under everyone's watchful eyes, a wooden box was placed in front of them. Inside the box were ten bamboo sticks, with the same number marked on every two sticks. Those who drew the same number became opponents.

The contestants stepped forward one by one, their hands trembling slightly as they cautiously reached into the box. Their expressions were tense yet focused, their eyes filled with both anticipation and unease.

Lu Lingxi walked forward calmly, casually picked out a bamboo stick, and then calmly returned to the queue.

After everyone had finished drawing lots, the temple elder gave an order, and the ten people were quickly divided into five groups.

The person who drew the same number as Lu Lingxi was an ordinary-looking man in his early twenties. When the man looked at Lu Lingxi, his eyes were filled with undisguised joy. In his opinion, the girl in front of him was only fifteen or sixteen years old. How high could her cultivation level be? He was sure to win this battle.

Lu Lingxi glanced at the man in front of her. He was at the first level of the Kaiyuan Realm. For his peers, this was indeed considered quite talented, but in front of her, his strength seemed insignificant.

Then, the ten people stood on their respective arenas. With a clear chime, the competition officially began. The ten figures moved almost simultaneously, and the battle broke out in an instant. Everyone went all out, striving to determine the winner in the shortest possible time.

The wind howled as fists flew and feet clashed, the sounds of fighting and cheers mingled together, yet the area where Lu Lingxi and Yao were located remained unusually quiet. They stood facing each other, neither making a move for a long time.

"Young lady, take my advice, you should just admit defeat now. You're still so young, you'll have plenty of opportunities in the future, why bring shame upon yourself now?" The man's words were filled with undeniable arrogance, as if victory was already in his grasp.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao smiled faintly, "I will return these words to you verbatim."

At this moment, the scions of powerful families who supported the man began to jeer impatiently: "Mu Tianling, what are you waiting for? She's just a little girl, what are you afraid of?"

"Exactly, everyone else has already started fighting, what are you two still dawdling about? Are you scared?" Other scions of prominent families also joined in the mockery.

"Don't rush, maybe the real masters like to play psychological warfare," someone joked.

"Tch, her? What strength could a little girl have? I could probably take her down in one move."

These remarks vividly demonstrate the arrogance of the scions of aristocratic families. They are proud and arrogant, especially as bystanders, they are unrestrained and their words are very sharp.

Seeing this, the old man in charge of testing talent couldn't help but get nervous. His gaze was fixed on Lu Lingxi Yao, his heart filled with anticipation and curiosity. Although this was the first time he had seen Lu Lingxi Yao make a move, he could feel an unusual aura that made him look forward to her performance.

In this tense standoff, Lu Lingxi slowly raised her eyes to look at Mu Tianling opposite her.

Mu Tianling could no longer contain his anger. With a deafening roar, he tore through the air like a beast unleashed from its cage, his figure shooting out and his energy surging.

Seeing this, Lu Lingxi Yao simply raised her hand slightly, without any fluctuation of spiritual power at her fingertips. Her composure was tantamount to courting death in the eyes of others.

A hint of contempt and elation flashed in Mu Tianling's eyes. He chuckled inwardly. A spirit master dared to fight without relying on spiritual power? What was that if not foolishness? He was certain to win this battle.

As Mu Tianling's attacks grew increasingly fierce, the temple elder watching from the sidelines frowned, his mind churning with doubts—why had Lu Lingxi Yao not yet used her spiritual power? Her illogical behavior left him feeling more perplexed than ever before.

Just when Mu Tianling thought he was about to win, Lu Lingxi Yao smiled meaningfully.

At that moment, the fist that was about to strike her was caught by a seemingly soft and boneless fist. When the two fists touched, Mu Tianling felt an unprecedented force coming from the other's fist, causing him to stagger and sway precariously.

"How can this be?"

Mu Tianling's pupils shrank in disbelief. His attack, which concentrated all his strength, was neutralized by the opponent's light punch, and the strength of that punch far exceeded his expectations.

He was utterly shocked. How could this seemingly weak girl possess such terrifying power, even stronger than him, a martial arts practitioner? Could it be that she was a dual cultivator of spirit and martial arts?

Before Mu Tianling could react, Lu Lingxiyao's fist surged with another powerful force, pushing forward like a tidal wave. Mu Tianling felt an irresistible force strike him, and he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, finally crashing down off the stage in a sorry state, causing an uproar in the audience.

Those onlookers who had no expectations of Lu Lingxi Yao were now filled with disbelief and astonishment, especially after seeing Mu Tianling fall from the arena. Their eyes darted back and forth between Lu Lingxi Yao and Mu Tianling, trying to find the answer.

"Just now...did you see it clearly?" A voice broke the silence, filled with doubt and shock.

"No……"

A chorus of agreement erupted around them, and everyone's face was filled with confusion. They stared wide-eyed, but missed the most crucial moment: how Lu Lingxi Yao had managed to do all this remained an unsolved mystery.

Just then, the elder in charge of testing strength loudly announced: "Lu Lingxi Yao wins!"

Lu Lingxi walked off the stage calmly, a faint smile on her face, as if nothing had happened. Even though she had won, there was no ripple on her face.

Ultimately, this victory not only allowed Lu Lingxi to stand out as the top student in her group, but also enabled her to successfully become a disciple of the Azure Sky Temple.

On the third day, in front of the gates of Wind Whisper City, fifteen young men and women who had obtained the qualification to enter the Temple of the Azure Sky were ready to set off.

Just then, a powerful and far-reaching cry of an eagle pierced the sky. Accompanying this sound, fifteen majestic griffins slowly descended from the clouds. They were the mounts specially used by the Temple of the Azure Sky to guide its disciples.

Guided by an elder, Lu Lingxiyao calmly walked towards one of the griffins, gently leaped onto its broad back, and sat down.

With a clear whistle, fifteen griffins took flight simultaneously, heading towards the Nine-Bend Immortal Mountain. The Wind Whisper City below gradually shrank until it became a dot on the horizon. Ahead lay a forest shrouded in mist and fraught with danger—called the "Soul-Severing Forest," which was also the only way to the Nine-Bend Immortal Mountain.

On the evening of the third day, Lu Lingxi finally saw the true appearance of the Sky Temple. The outline of the temple was elongated under the setting sun, and the huge dome soared into the clouds. It was surrounded by light and ethereal mist, which added a touch of fairy-like beauty to the temple. A breeze blew by, and the mist swayed gently, revealing a transparent platform floating below the temple. Exotic flowers and plants grew on the platform, emitting a faint fragrance.