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

Lin Qingling led Lu Lingxi and Zhuque to a quiet courtyard. "This is my residence in Wanxing City. Sister, you can stay here temporarily."

As soon as Lu Lingxi Yao stepped into the courtyard, she suddenly felt a pang of heart palpitation. She subconsciously touched the Kunlun Ring, where a drop of Taixu Star Dew was vibrating slightly.

“Master,” Suzaku whispered, leaning closer, “I sensed a trace of demonic energy fluctuation.”

Lu Lingxi frowned slightly. Ever since she met Nalan Rongzhi, she had been particularly sensitive to demonic energy. Although this demonic energy was weak, it made her inexplicably uneasy.

"Sisters, you all rest first, I'll go prepare dinner." Lin Qingling said and left.

After she left, Zhuque immediately set up a barrier around the courtyard. "Master, this demonic energy seems to be somewhat similar to the demonic poison in Young Master Nalan's body."

Lu Lingxi's expression hardened. "Could it be that man in black robes?" She took out the jade bottle and examined it carefully. She saw that the Taixu Star Dew was jumping around in the bottle, as if it was repelling something.

Just then, the air in the courtyard suddenly became thick, and a chilling aura quietly spread. Flames rose around the Vermilion Bird, dispelling the chilling aura. "Master, be careful! Someone is watching from the shadows!"

"Come out," Lu Lingxi said coldly. "What kind of skill is it to hide?"

A sinister laugh echoed through the air, and the black-robed figure slowly emerged from the void. "As expected of a genius capable of controlling nine types of spiritual power, you discovered me so quickly."

"Who are you?" Lu Lingxi asked warily.

“Who I am is not important,” the man in black robes said with a sinister smile. “What is important is that the Dew of the Void Stars in your hand is very useful to me.”

Lu Lingxi's heart skipped a beat. "Are you related to the demonic poison in Nalan Rongzhi's body?"

The man in black robes was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter, "So that's how it is! No wonder you went to Star-Picking Cliff to collect the Dew of the Void Stars, it was to save that little prince from the Demon Realm!"

"Speak! Who exactly is behind all this?" Lu Lingxi's eyes flashed with a cold light.

"Want to know?" the black-robed man grinned maliciously. "Then pay with your life!" Before he finished speaking, he formed a hand seal, and countless black threads extended from the void, enveloping Lu Lingxi Yao like a spider web.

The flames in Zhuque's hand erupted, burning the black threads to ashes. At the same time, the sword energy of the Flying Snow Sword in Lu Lingxi Yao's hand and the nine elements of spiritual power burst forth, transforming into a dazzling pillar of light that blasted towards the black-robed man.

“Interesting,” the black-robed man said calmly, a pitch-black bone mirror suddenly appearing in his hand. “However, in the face of absolute power, your nine elemental spiritual powers are nothing more than this!”

The bone mirror emitted an eerie light, and a powerful suction force emanated from it, attempting to devour Lu Lingxi Yao's spiritual power.

However, at this moment, the Taixu Star Dew in the Kunlun Ring suddenly emitted a dazzling light, and a pure star power erupted, completely shattering the suction force.

"This is... the power of the primordial stars?" The black-robed man's expression changed drastically. "No wonder our lord is so concerned about this drop of the Void Star Dew!"

"My lord?" A glint of light flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. "Who exactly is it?"

The man in black robes said no more. He took out a black talisman and said, "The next time we meet will be your death day!" After saying that, he crushed the talisman and his figure disappeared from the spot in an instant.

“Master,” Suzaku folded its wings, “this matter is probably not so simple.”

Lu Lingxi nodded, looking at the jade bottle in her hand, a sense of unease rising in her heart. Who was manipulating all of this behind the scenes? And what was the connection between the demonic poison in Nalan Rongzhi's body and this person?

Just then, Lin Qingling's voice came from outside, "Sister, dinner is ready!"

Lu Lingxi gave Zhuque a wink, "Don't tell her about this yet. Tomorrow's assessment is the most important thing." Zhuque nodded in agreement, and the two left the room…

During dinner, Lin Qingling enthusiastically explained the Star Pavilion's assessment rules to the two of them. "The assessment is divided into three stages. The first stage is a spiritual power test, the second stage is a practical combat duel, and the third stage is star comprehension. Only by passing all three stages can you obtain the Star Token."

Lu Lingxi took a sip of tea and asked, "What is this 'comprehension of the stars'?"

“This is the most difficult hurdle,” Lin Qingling said solemnly. “You need to comprehend the power of the stars in the Star Pool. If you cannot resonate with the stars, you will be seriously injured at best, and your soul will be scattered at worst.”

Zhuque narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly, "Master has the aura of the Taixu Star Dew in her body, this level should not be difficult." Lu Lingxi Yao did not say much, but simply nodded slightly.

In the stillness of the night, Lu Lingxi stood alone in the courtyard, gazing at the starry sky, her thoughts drifting far away. She wondered how Nalan Rongzhi was doing at that moment, and who the "master" mentioned by the mysterious man in black robes was.

Zhuque gently came to her side, "Master, there is no need to worry. Young Master Nalan is protected by the Azure Dragon, so he will be fine."

“I know,” Lu Lingxi said softly, “but I always feel that all of this is too strange. The demonic energy of the black-robed man is so similar to the demonic poison in Rong Zhi’s body. There must be something hidden behind it.”

The next morning, Lin Qingling led the two to Star Plaza. In the center of the plaza stood a huge star pillar, radiating vast star power. Hundreds of cultivators who were participating in the assessment had already gathered there. When they saw Lu Lingxi Yao, a hint of amazement flashed in their eyes.

"The first test begins!" an elder dressed in a star-patterned robe announced loudly. "Please come forward one by one to undergo the spiritual power test."

Lu Lingxi walked forward calmly and placed her hand on the Star Pillar. In an instant, nine-colored spiritual energy surged, and the Star Pillar shone with unprecedented light. Everyone was stunned by this scene.

"Nine elemental powers?" The elder stared at Lu Lingxi in shock. "I've never seen such talent in a hundred years!"

Just then, a chilling aura suddenly emanated from afar. Lu Lingxi felt a chill run down her spine; she sensed that familiar demonic energy. Looking up, she saw a man dressed in a star-patterned robe coldly staring at her, his eyes concealing a terrifying darkness...

"Next stage: a real combat duel!" the elder announced. "All cultivators who have passed the spiritual power test will have their opponents determined by random draw."

Lu Lingxi stood on the arena, her gaze calm as she looked at the female cultivator in green opposite her. The woman had a graceful figure and a beautiful face, but her eyes flashed with fierce fighting spirit, as if she wanted to defeat Lu Lingxi in one fell swoop. She held a long sword, the blade of which trembled slightly, as if she couldn't wait to drink blood.

Lu Lingxi also gripped the Flying Snow Sword tightly in her hand, her white clothes fluttering in the wind, like a fairy descending to earth. With the elder's command, this fierce battle officially began.

Without hesitation, the female cultivator in green lightly touched the ground with her toes and rushed forward like a ghost. At the same time, she swung her long sword, and powerful water elemental energy instantly condensed at the tip of the sword. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into several menacing water dragons, roaring towards Lu Lingxi with astonishing momentum.

Faced with such a fierce attack, Lu Lingxi remained calm and composed. With a slight turn of her wrist, the Flying Snow Sword in her hand emitted a clear, ringing sound.

Then, with a gentle wave of her hand, a burst of scorching fire elemental power and violent wind elemental power intertwined, quickly forming an extremely hot tornado.

The several raging water dragons, upon encountering the scorching tornado, were instantly evaporated, like ice and snow meeting the blazing sun, turning into wisps of white vapor that dissipated into the air.

Upon seeing this, the spectators below the stage couldn't help but exclaim in unison, "So strong!"

They originally thought the battle would be fierce and protracted, but to their surprise, Lu Lingxi Yao so easily defused the attack of the female cultivator in green.

The female cultivator in green was clearly surprised that her all-out attack had been so easily broken.

But she did not back down. Instead, she quickly formed hand seals and chanted incantations. In an instant, the surrounding water elements frantically converged on her.

Soon, the water elements condensed into an enormous water mirror in front of her. This water mirror was as smooth as ice, reflecting a dazzling light, and looked indestructible.

The female cultivator in green robes swung her arm forcefully, and the water mirror pressed down on Lu Lingxi with overwhelming force.

However, at that moment, a cold glint flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. Immediately afterward, the nine elements of spiritual power within her body surged out simultaneously. The nine different colored spiritual powers intertwined and merged, finally transforming into a nine-colored pillar of light with a diameter of several meters, which shot straight into the sky.

With a deafening roar, the seemingly indestructible water mirror shattered the moment it came into contact with the nine-colored beam of light, sending countless fragments flying in all directions like a dazzling meteor shower.

The female cultivator in green was forced to retreat by the terrifying power, her steps faltering and she almost lost her footing. In the end, she could not withstand the impact and stumbled, falling directly off the arena.

"Lu Lingxi Yao! Wins!" The elder who had been watching from the sidelines announced loudly, his gaze towards Lu Lingxi Yao filled with admiration.

Just as everyone was marveling, the man in the star-patterned robe slowly raised his head and suddenly said, "I challenge her!"

These words caused an immediate uproar, with gasps and whispers erupting from the crowd.

This person, Mo Xinghe, is an elder of the Star Pavilion. His cultivation is unfathomable and awe-inspiring. However, it is rather improper for him, with his status and position, to challenge a young junior.

Soon enough, someone stepped forward and reminded him, "Elder Mo, this action may violate the rules. We hope you will think twice before proceeding."

Faced with the doubts of others, Mo Xinghe merely raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a cold smile. He arrogantly replied, "Rules? Hmph! With her outstanding talent and strength, she should accept more rigorous tests. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of such a rare talent?" After saying that, he ignored the advice of others and leaped onto the arena in a flash.

On the arena, Mo Xinghe stood with his hands behind his back, his spiritual energy surging and churning around him. A strange and powerful aura seemed to emanate from him, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

Although he tried his best to cover up the aura, Lu Lingxi Yao, who had been watching him closely, still noticed it. In an instant, Lu Lingxi Yao was shocked because she was surprised to find that this mysterious aura was exactly the same as the demonic poison in Nalan Rongzhi's body!

"Be careful, Master!" Zhuque, seeing this, anxiously warned.

Mo Xinghe struck first, conjuring a ball of blazing red flame in his palm and rushing towards Lu Lingxi Yao. She wielded the Flying Snow Sword rapidly, and the nine-colored spiritual energy instantly transformed into a solid barrier, blocking the blazing flame.

"Something capable."

Mo Xinghe looked at the person in front of him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly recovered and replaced it with a ferocious smile.

"Then let me show you my true power!"

Before he finished speaking, he quickly formed a complex hand seal with his hands. As the hand seal was completed, the originally clear sky suddenly darkened, as if a thick layer of dark clouds had covered it.

Immediately afterwards, countless stars fell from the sky, streaking across the heavens like meteors, but as they approached the ground, they suddenly transformed into incomparably sharp blades of light, shooting towards Lu Lingxi with fierce momentum. Wherever these blades of light passed, the air was torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

However, at this critical moment, the Kunlun Ring on Lu Lingxi Yao's finger suddenly shone with a dazzling light, instantly illuminating the entire arena.

From the ring, an extremely pure and powerful stellar energy erupted, like a surging torrent, overwhelming the oncoming light blades with overwhelming force.

A crisp cracking sound echoed throughout the arena. Those seemingly indestructible light blades shattered the moment they collided with the power of the stars, turning into specks of starlight that dissipated into the air.

"This is......"

Upon seeing this, Mo Xinghe's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock, "The Dew of the Void Stars!"

He never expected that Lu Lingxi would possess such a precious and rare treasure.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Lu Lingxi launched an attack without hesitation. The nine elements of spiritual power within her body surged wildly like an awakened beast, gathering in her palm. In the blink of an eye, this spiritual power condensed into a dazzling sword aura, pointing straight at Mo Xinghe's throat.

Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Mo Xinghe hurriedly raised his arms to try to block it, but he was too slow. The sword energy slashed across his chest with lightning speed, leaving a deep wound. Bright red blood immediately seeped out from the wound, staining his clothes red.

"enough!"

Just then, the chief examiner, who had been watching from below the stage, shouted loudly, his voice resounding throughout the entire venue like a booming bell, "The second round is now over."

Hearing this, Mo Xinghe glared fiercely at Lu Lingxi, then turned and walked off the stage with a gloomy face. Before leaving, he turned back and looked at Lu Lingxi again with a meaningful gaze, muttering to himself, "Interesting, very interesting..."

"The third challenge: Understanding the Stars!"

As the elder's loud and solemn voice rang out, a massive Star Pool slowly rose up to the astonishment of the crowd. The water of this Star Pool was as deep and blue as an endless starry sky, with countless stars twinkling within it.

Lu Lingxi took a deep breath and stepped lightly into the Star Pool. The moment she stepped into the water, countless dazzling starlight seemed to be summoned and rushed into her petite body. At the same time, the Taixu Star Dew, which she had been hiding in her Kunlun Ring, resonated with the power of the Star Pool in a wonderful way.

An unprecedented realization surged into Lu Lingxi Yao's heart. In that instant, she seemed to see through the mysterious and deep pool in front of her the mysteries hidden in the vast and boundless starry sky.

She finally understood why so many people coveted the Star Dew of the Void so much. It was not only the key to curing the demonic poison, but also a peerless treasure that allowed one to control the powerful star energy!

When Lu Lingxi Yao slowly walked out of the Star Pool, her body was surrounded by a faint, dreamlike starlight.

The light was soft and warm, making her appear like a fairy descended to earth, otherworldly and beautiful. Everyone present was stunned by the breathtaking scene before them, and for a moment they even forgot to breathe.

"I have never seen such a perfect understanding of the stars!"

Even the usually serious and rigid chief examiner couldn't help but exclaim in genuine amazement. He gazed at Lu Lingxi Yao with eyes full of admiration and respect, and then solemnly said, "The Star Token, you truly deserve it!"

However, amidst the exclamations of praise, Lu Lingxi suddenly changed her expression, her delicate body trembled slightly, and a strong sense of palpitation welled up in her heart.

She subconsciously looked down at the Kunlun Ring on her finger, only to see that the Taixu Star Dew stored inside was vibrating violently, as if warning her of some impending danger.