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

The day before the apprenticeship ceremony, the guide came to Lu Lingxi Yao and the others' courtyard and took away the other three people besides her and Xing Chenyuan. Later, they learned from other inner sect senior brothers that the three were not favored by the elders and were sent back to the outer sect.

On the day of the apprenticeship ceremony, all disciples, both inner and outer, came to the gate of the temple. With a long, drawn-out bell, the temple elders, dressed in simple robes and holding magical weapons, walked out solemnly and led the disciples to the altar square inside the temple.

Above the altar, an ancient bronze incense burner was filled with swirling smoke and a fragrant aroma. It was incense specially made with various precious herbs, intended to purify the soul and inspire devout prayers.

In the center of the altar, a huge blue stone statue stands majestically. It is the founder of the Sky Temple, a legendary woman whose cultivation has reached the Divine Realm.

The ceremony officially began. The Grand Elder, Immortal Venerable Yunyin, dressed in a plain white robe, with silver hair like frost and a deep, wise gaze, slowly walked up to the high platform. His figure appeared exceptionally tall in the morning light, like a mountain, inspiring awe. He gently raised the jade slip in his hand, took a deep breath, and spoke in a loud and impassioned voice.

"Our temple has stood on this land since ancient times. Our ancestor once sealed away demons and pacified the four directions with his own strength. Our ancestors have followed one after another, defending the dignity and glory of the temple with their lives and blood. Today, we stand here not only to inherit this glory, but also to pass on this responsibility and mission to the next generation."

At this point, Immortal Venerable Yunyin's gaze became exceptionally fervent. He looked at Lu Lingxi Yao and Xing Chen Yuan, his eyes filled with expectation and trust.

"You are the future hope of the temple, the new guardians of this continent. In you, I see the future of the temple, and countless possible glories."

"When you face challenges and encounter difficulties, you must hold fast to your beliefs and forge ahead. I expect you to become the pride of the temple!"

As Immortal Venerable Yunyin finished his speech, the entire square fell into a brief silence, everyone deeply moved by his words.

Lu Lingxi and Xingchen Yuan held a specially made token in their hands, engraved with their birth dates and potential assessments. When the master of ceremonies announced Lu Lingxi and Xingchen Yuan's names, they immediately stepped forward and respectfully performed the three kneelings and nine kowtows ceremony to their masters, Yunyin Immortal Venerable and Qingyu Fairy, to express their loyalty to their sect and their determination to cultivate.

Next, Immortal Venerable Yunyin and Fairy Qingyu gently stroked their heads, infusing a trace of their own spiritual power as recognition and protection. At the same time, they bestowed upon them a unique token of the sect. Lu Lingxi's token was a jade pendant, and Xingchenyuan's token was a magic bead, symbolizing the establishment of the master-disciple relationship and implying that the disciple would inherit the master's mantle.

With the conclusion of the apprenticeship ceremony, Lu Lingxi Yao became the chief disciple of Yunyin Immortal Venerable, while Xing Chen Yuan became the disciple of the Second Elder—Qingyu Fairy. Afterwards, the two were taken away by the two elders respectively.

Lu Lingxi followed Immortal Venerable Yunyin to the main hall of the Azure Sky Temple. This main hall was not only Immortal Venerable Yunyin's residence, but also the core of the entire Azure Sky Peak.

Stepping into the main hall, the light inside is soft. This light is not sunlight, but comes from the countless luminous pearls embedded in the dome. They emit a faint blue light, illuminating the entire hall. The walls of the hall are made of bluestone, and the mottled marks left by the years add a touch of the vicissitudes of time to the hall.

In the very center of the main hall stands a throne carved from millennia-old cold jade, adorned with lifelike dragons and phoenixes, exuding an extraordinary aura. This is where the Cloud-Hidden Immortal Venerable usually cultivates and receives his disciples.

Behind the throne, a huge mural comes into view. The mural is surrounded by clouds and mist, and you can vaguely see fairy mountains and pavilions, with cranes spreading their wings, which seems to symbolize transcending the mortal world and ascending to the realm of immortals.

On both sides of the main hall, various ancient books and magical artifacts are displayed. The air is filled with a faint scent of herbs and ink. The combination of the two seems to cleanse the mind of distractions and quickly help people enter a meditative state.

Immortal Venerable Yunyin turned around and looked at Lu Lingxi Yao. "Xi Yao, from now on, you will be my disciple under Yunyin. Within the temple, there are countless ancient secret techniques and the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, waiting for you to explore and comprehend. But remember, the path of cultivation is long and arduous, requiring perseverance and a sense of awe."

Lu Lingxi Yao looked up and respectfully replied, "Yes, Master. This disciple will certainly work diligently and live up to Master's expectations. However, this disciple is new here and is not yet familiar with everything in the temple. Please guide me."

Immortal Venerable Yunyin smiled slightly, and with a gentle wave of his sleeve, a soft light emanated from his palm, transforming into a jade scroll that floated into Lu Lingxi Yao's hand.

"This is the 'Secret Codex of the Temple,' which contains information on the layout of the temple, cultivation resources, and various matters that novice disciples should know. Study it carefully first, and after you have gained some understanding, we can discuss cultivation."

Lu Lingxi Yao accepted the jade slip with both hands, feeling the faint spiritual energy flowing on it, and a surge of excitement welled up in her heart.

"Thank you for the treasure, Master. I will study it diligently."

Immortal Venerable Yunyin nodded, his eyes full of expectation. "Cultivation is not only about improving one's cultivation level, but also about tempering one's character. There are also many trials and challenges within the temple that can help you take another step forward on your cultivation path. But remember, do not be impatient for quick success and lose your true self. On the path of cultivation, character is the foundation and must be carefully considered."

Lu Lingxi listened attentively, deeply engraving her master's teachings in her heart. "Disciple understands, and will never forget her original intention."

Immortal Venerable Yunyin nodded in satisfaction, then with a wave of his long sleeves, a flash of light appeared, and the two were already in a quiet room deep within the temple.

"This place is where your cultivation begins. It is protected by restrictions to prevent you from being disturbed by the outside world. From this day forward, you will begin your cultivation here."

Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Lu Lingxi Yao's eyes. She respectfully bowed to Immortal Venerable Yunyin and said softly, "This disciple will certainly not fail in my master's kindness!"

Lu Lingxi sat cross-legged on a futon carved from thousand-year-old cold jade, closed her eyes and concentrated, and began to guide the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into her body to nourish her meridians and temper her physical body, following the basic cultivation method taught by her master.

Time became blurred during cultivation, and she could no longer remember how long she had been in seclusion, but Lu Lingxi's cultivation level steadily improved through her unremitting efforts.

On this day, within Lu Lingxi Yao's body, spiritual energy surged and turbulent, surrounded by a faint spiritual light, as if resonating with heaven and earth, and an unprecedented power awakened within her.

Meanwhile, a thousand miles away, the Cloud-Hidden Immortal Venerable was meditating with his eyes closed above the clouds when suddenly he opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

Thanks to the subtle soul connection between master and disciple, he sensed the changes in Lu Lingxi Yao. A gratified smile appeared on his lips. In just half a year of seclusion, this girl had already shown signs of a breakthrough.

Immortal Venerable Yunyin flashed and arrived outside the restriction. With a gentle wave of his hand, the restriction vanished. He stepped into the quiet room and looked at Lu Lingxi Yao in front of him, his eyes full of admiration.

“Disciple, you have actually cultivated from the Spirit Gathering Realm to the Spirit Movement Realm in just half a year. Not bad, not bad. It’s time for you to go to the ‘Shadow Valley’ for training. It is full of dangers and also hides countless opportunities. It is also the best place for you to consolidate your cultivation.”

Upon hearing her master Yunyin Immortal Venerable's words, Lu Lingxiyao's eyes flashed with a complex emotion. Having been in the temple for half a year, she was eager to find clues about her father's whereabouts.

Since being taken in by Immortal Venerable Yunyin, she was immediately arranged by her master to go into seclusion, and had no time to investigate any clues.

At this moment, her master's decision was like a sudden wave, stirring up her already turbulent heart even more.

It seems she'll have to find another time to search for clues about her father. Knowing her master is doing this for her own good, she has no choice but to accept it, even though she's unwilling. She clasped her hands together in front of her chest and bowed to the Cloud-Hidden Immortal Venerable with the utmost respect. Since there's no way to investigate for the time being, she'll postpone it. This Shadow Valley is fraught with danger; perhaps there's some opportunity there.