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

"We must leave as soon as possible!" Lu Lingxi said solemnly as she carefully placed the Star Grass into a specially made jade box.

“Yes,” Zhu Yin nodded, “This place is not safe to stay for long. Let’s travel through the night.”

Huan Yue and Huan Ying flanked Lu Lingxi Yao, while Zhu Que transformed into a small firebird, perched on Lu Lingxi Yao's shoulder, vigilantly observing their surroundings. The group quickly left the Starfall Mountain Range.

However, they did not realize that the Dark Star Pavilion's losses in the Starfall Mountains, especially the theft of the Star Grass, had thoroughly enraged this mysterious organization. They not only regarded Lu Lingxi and Yao as thorns in their side, but also saw this incident as a provocation against the forces behind them.

"We must not let them leave alive!" Inside the Dark Star Pavilion, a chilling voice echoed in the empty hall. "Send out the 'Shadow Guards' to retrieve the Star Grass and bring those people... to their deaths!"

The night was as dark as ink. Lu Lingxi and her group walked along the rugged mountain path. Although they had left the Starfall Mountains, they still dared not relax in the slightest. An unsettling stillness permeated the air, like the calm before a storm.

"Something feels off," Huan Yue said softly, frowning.

“Hmm,” Phantom nodded, “It’s too quiet around here.”

A strong sense of unease welled up in Lu Lingxi's heart. She stopped and looked around. "Everyone be careful, there might be an ambush."

Before the words were finished, several dark figures suddenly leaped out from the dense forest, approaching them with lightning speed. These figures were elusive and incredibly fast, holding gleaming weapons that were aimed directly at the vital points of Lu Lingxi and her group.

"Oh no, it's the Shadow Guards of the Dark Star Pavilion!" Zhu Yin's expression changed drastically, and he exclaimed in shock.

The Shadow Guards are the most elite assassination force under the Dark Star Pavilion. Their members are all cold-blooded killers who have undergone rigorous training. They are proficient in stealth and assassination and are the sharpest and deadliest weapons in the Dark Star Pavilion's hands.

"Protect Master!" Huan Yue roared, her body instantly enveloped in the power of wind and fire, transforming into a blazing wall of fire that firmly blocked the approaching shadows.

At the same time, Phantom manipulated vines to burst forth from the ground, quickly weaving into a complex giant net in an attempt to trap the Shadow Guards.

The Vermilion Bird also let out a clear cry, and its body burst into flames, transforming into a fiery meteor that rushed towards the dark figures.

However, these shadow guards were too powerful. They moved swiftly, easily avoiding the attacks of Huan Yue and Huan Ying, and continued to approach Lu Lingxi Yao.

"These guys... are so strong!" Huan Yue gritted her teeth, pushing her wind and fire power to the limit, but she still couldn't completely stop the Shadow Guards' advance.

"No time to get entangled with them!" A ruthless glint flashed in Phantom's eyes. "Master, you go first, we'll cover your retreat!"

"No way!" Lu Lingxi refused decisively. "If we're going, we'll go together!"

Just then, a dark figure suddenly appeared behind Lu Lingxi, a dagger in his hand flashing with an eerie black light, aimed straight at her back.

"Master, be careful!" Huan Yue and Huan Ying cried out in unison, but it was too late to help.

At the critical moment, the bamboo flute in Zhu Yin's hand emitted a clear and melodious sound, and a stream of azure energy shot out, accurately striking the shadow guard's wrist. The dagger flew out of his hand, and the shadow guard groaned and froze.

However, this was only a brief respite. More Shadow Guards had already broken through the defenses of Phantom Moon and Phantom Shadow and were attacking Lu Lingxi Yao.

"Damn it!"

Lu Lingxi felt a chill run down her spine, her teeth clenched. She raised her longsword, and a flash of cold light appeared. Nine elements of spiritual power coiled around the sword like serpents, flowing endlessly. She swung the sword swiftly, transforming it into incomparably sharp sword energy, and engaged in a fierce battle with the shadow guards.

However, even with Lu Lingxi's superb swordsmanship, she could not withstand the combined attack of many shadow guards. These shadow guards were not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also coordinated their attacks with fluid movements, leaving no openings in their advances and retreats. Gradually, Lu Lingxi began to feel overwhelmed by the siege.

"Master, I'm here to help you!" Seeing her master in dire straits, Suzaku disregarded her own wounds and resolutely transformed into a blazing meteor, charging into the chaotic battle.

Wherever the Vermilion Bird went, flames raged, forcing the Shadow Guards to scatter. However, with each attack, the Vermilion Bird's aura grew weaker.

"Zhuque, don't push yourself!" Lu Lingxi Yao shouted anxiously, but Zhuque seemed not to hear her and continued to fight bravely.

“This won’t do,” Zhu Yin said in a deep voice while fending off the Shadow Guards’ attacks. “We must find a way to break through!”

“Easier said than done!” Huan Yue said breathlessly. “There are too many of these shadow guards, and… their target seems to be…” He didn’t finish his sentence, but everyone understood that the target of these shadow guards was the Star Grass in Lu Lingxi’s hands.