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

Lu Lingxi's heart sank, and a feeling of despair welled up inside her. Was she really going to die here today?

The figure in the black mist glanced at Feng Qingxue and the Blood Demon Wolf who were locked in fierce combat, a disdainful sneer curling at the corner of its lips: "A mere, still-developing fire phoenix dares to be so insolent before me? Truly overestimating itself!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his longsword, and a black sword aura shot towards Feng Qingxue like lightning. Feng Qingxue was already at a disadvantage, and now she was attacked by this sudden attack. She couldn't hold on any longer. The flame barrier shattered instantly, and she spat out a mouthful of blood. She flew backward and crashed heavily next to Lu Lingxi Yao.

"Xiaoxue!" Lu Lingxi exclaimed in surprise, asking anxiously, "How are you?"

Feng Qingxue's face was pale, and the bloodstains at the corner of her mouth were shocking. She weakly shook her head and forced a smile: "I'm fine, Yao Yao, why aren't you leaving yet?"

"Leave? None of you will escape!" The figure in the black mist sneered, approaching them step by step. "Today, you will all become victims of my sword!"

Despite the excruciating pain, Lu Lingxi Yao used all her strength to break free of her restraints and stood up with difficulty, shielding Feng Qingxue behind her.

"You think you can kill us? Not so easy!" Lu Lingxi Yao's gaze was icy as she stared directly at the figure shrouded in black mist. She took a deep breath, mobilized the last bit of spiritual power in her body, and prepared to fight to the death.

"stop!"

Bai Ze's clear yet slightly weak voice came from the side. He clutched his chest and staggered towards the crowd.

The figure in the black mist paused slightly, seemingly somewhat surprised.

"Bai Ze?" His tone carried a hint of surprise, as well as a barely perceptible sense of apprehension.

"Chiyan, for my sake, how about you give them the Crimson Flame Spirit Grass?" Bai Ze's voice was weak, but it carried an undeniable authority.

The figure known as Crimson Flame let out a cold laugh, "Why should I give it to them? I've guarded the Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom for hundreds of years; I've long seen through the greed in people's hearts."

"The Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom is a treasure of heaven and earth. They came here to save people," Bai Ze said, trying to persuade Crimson Flame despite the surging blood and qi within him.

"What a joke!" Chi Yan's voice was full of disdain. "For thousands of years, how many people have coveted the Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom? Who among them didn't covet its power? Saving people is just an excuse for their greed!"

Lu Lingxi Yao forced herself to stand up and said, "I really had no choice but to search for the Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom to save someone! My friend is suffering from a deadly poison, and only the Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom can save him!"

Chi Yan remained silent for a moment, a hint of hesitation seemingly flashing within the black mist.

"Save people?" He repeated the two words, his tone tinged with sarcasm. "Life and death in this world are all predetermined. Your efforts to defy fate are ultimately futile."

"Although life and death are predestined, I will never give up!" Lu Lingxi said firmly, without the slightest hesitation.

"Stubborn fool!" Chi Yan roared, and the black mist churned, transforming into a giant fiery palm that slammed towards Lu Lingxi Yao and Feng Qingxue.

"Miss Lu Ling, be careful!" Bai Ze's expression changed drastically. He wanted to step forward to stop her, but he was powerless to do so.

"Rebirth from the ashes!"

At this critical moment, a resolute glint flashed in Feng Qingxue's eyes. Burning with the last bit of Phoenix True Fire, her body transformed into a dazzling flame, rushing towards the enormous fiery hand. The two powerful forces collided violently, unleashing a deafening roar that shook the cave.

Lu Lingxi was thrown away by the powerful shockwave and crashed heavily to the ground, her vision blurring.

"Xiaoxue!" She struggled to get up, but found that her body was numb and she could not move.

As the aftershocks of the explosion gradually subsided and the dust settled, Lu Lingxi Yao struggled to open her eyes, only to witness a scene that shocked her.

Feng Qingxue was reborn from the ashes, transforming into a giant fire phoenix. Her feathers were even more magnificent than before, burning with blazing phoenix fire that illuminated the entire cave.

As for Chi Yan, his enormous fiery hand had disappeared, and the black mist had thinned considerably, revealing his true form.

It was a handsome yet cold face, with eyes like burning flames, filled with anger and resentment, and a hint of disbelief in his tone.

"Phoenix rising from the ashes..."

Feng Qingxue looked down at Chi Yan, her clear, cold voice echoing through the valley: "Chi Yan, you have guarded the Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom for thousands of years, and have long been bewitched by its power. Now, I will use the Phoenix True Fire to purify you and let you return to your origin!"

With that, Feng Qingxue flapped her wings, and countless phoenix flames shot towards Chi Yan like sharp arrows...

Faced with Feng Qingxue's attack, Chi Yan neither dodged nor evaded, but coldly stared at the incoming Phoenix True Fire. Just as the True Fire was about to touch him, a dark blue light suddenly emanated from his body, blocking all the True Fire.

Feng Qingxue was startled; this power did not come from the evil power of the Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom.

Chi Yan formed hand seals and chanted incantations. The surrounding space instantly distorted, and then ice-blue runes appeared and flew towards Feng Qingxue.

It turns out that Chi Yan was originally a member of the Fire Qilin clan. Due to an accident, he was influenced by the Crimson Flame Lingzhi and lost his mind, becoming the guardian beast of the Crimson Flame Lingzhi, where he has guarded it for thousands of years.

Feng Qingxue flapped her wings, creating a strong wind that extinguished many runes, but some still struck her, causing a chill to spread through her.

At this moment, the anger in Chi Yan's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a clear mind. He stopped attacking and said, "You're right, I was indeed deceived for too long, but now I've awakened. I hope you can help me completely get rid of this remaining evil power."

Feng Qingxue gazed at him and nodded slightly. Her Phoenix True Fire surged toward Chi Yan. Chi Yan did not dodge, but simply closed his eyes and waited quietly. When she touched Chi Yan, the True Fire slowly began to rotate around him, gradually devouring the remaining black mist on his body. As the black mist dissipated, Chi Yan's aura gradually became peaceful and stable.

After a long while, Chi Yan opened his eyes, cupped his hands to Feng Qingxue and thanked her: "Thank you for your help. If it weren't for you, I don't know how much longer I would have been controlled by this evil power."

Feng Qingxue extinguished her flames, transformed back into human form, and landed on the ground: "No need for thanks, you were also harmed by the evil power of the spirit herb."

Chi Yan picked the Crimson Flame Ganoderma and walked up to Lu Lingxi Yao, gently handing the Ganoderma to her.

"I'm entrusting this Crimson Flame Ganoderma to you. I hope it can be of help to you."

Lu Lingxi Yao happily accepted the Crimson Flame Spirit Mushroom and said gratefully, "Thank you!"

Chi Yan smiled and clasped his hands in farewell to the people present. He then transformed into his original form, a ball of blazing flame rising from his feet. He then stepped into the void and flew towards the direction of the Qilin Clan. Before long, Chi Yan's figure disappeared from everyone's sight.