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

Before the group had gone far, the surroundings began to shake violently. The ground began to crack, and deep fissures spread out like a spider web.

From the cracks, thick streams of bloodthirsty aura surged forth. This aura was several times stronger than the one they had felt in the Misty Canyon, and it was nauseating.

"careful!"

Lu Lingxi's expression changed. She sensed that this bloodthirsty aura contained an extremely powerful force, a force that seemed capable of devouring all life.

Before the words were finished, several tall figures slowly crawled out of the crack. These figures were made of dark red metal, with bloodshot eyes full of bloodlust.

Their bodies are similar to those of humans, but they are taller and stronger, and their bodies exude a strong aura of bloodlust.

"This is... a Blood Fiend Puppet!" Bai Xiaochen exclaimed, his face pale. "A Blood Fiend Puppet is a puppet made by ancient evil cultivators using the essence of living people and special metals. It is incredibly strong, feels no pain, and is fearless of death. It is an extremely difficult opponent to deal with!"

Lu Lingxi Yao's gaze swept over these blood-fiend puppets. She could sense that these puppets were at least at the Spirit Sea Realm level, and their numbers were constantly increasing.

Lu Lingxi took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "Everyone be careful, these puppets are not so easy to deal with."

Zhuque snorted coldly, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes, "Mere puppets, daring to be arrogant in front of us? Watch me burn them all down!"

As he spoke, flames erupted from Vermilion Bird's body, transforming it into a giant fire phoenix that charged toward the Blood Fiend Puppet.

Huan Yue was equally unyielding. He flashed and transformed into a gust of wind, weaving among the Blood Fiend Puppets. The wind blade in his hand continuously slashed at the joints of the Blood Fiend Puppets.

The phantom stood still, its hands forming a hand seal. Countless black vines rapidly grew from the ground, coiling around the Blood Fiend Puppet like serpents.

Bai Xiaochen took out several talismans from his storage ring, chanted incantations, and threw the talismans at the Blood Fiend Puppet.

Holding the Flying Snow Sword, Lu Lingxi Yao flashed into the fray. The Flying Snow Sword in her hand emitted a dazzling white light, and mysterious runes surrounded the blade. Each strike she made carried a powerful sword aura, forcing the Blood Fiend Puppet back.

After being upgraded to a phantom-level spiritual weapon, the power of the Flying Snow Sword became several times stronger than before, and Lu Lingxi Yao's swordsmanship also became more swift and agile.

"Ancient Sword Technique - Flying Snow Across the Sky!"

With a delicate shout, Lu Lingxi Yao's Flying Snow Sword transformed into streaks of white sword light, sweeping towards the Blood Fiend Puppet like a flurry of snowflakes.

Wherever the sword light passed, deep wounds were slashed into the Blood Fiend Puppet's body. From these wounds, wisps of black smoke rose, which was the Blood Fiend Qi within the Blood Fiend Puppet being purified by the power of the Flying Snow Sword.

However, there were simply too many Blood Fiend Puppets, and they were fearless. Even after their arms and legs were severed, they would still use their teeth and claws to attack Lu Lingxi and the others.

"These puppets are practically unkillable cockroaches!" Suzaku complained as she breathed fire.

“Their weakness should be the blue light at their joints.” Lu Lingxi Yao observed the Blood Fiend Puppet’s weakness while fighting. “As long as those blue lights are destroyed, they will lose their ability to move.”

Upon hearing Lu Lingxi's words, everyone shifted their attack focus to the joints of the Blood Fiend Puppet.

Illusion Moon's wind blades precisely slashed at the Blood Fiend Puppet's knees, elbows, and shoulders. Each attack slowed down the Blood Fiend Puppet's movements.

The Vermilion Bird's flames continuously scorched the Blood Fiend Puppet's joints, attempting to melt away the blue light.

Bai Xiaochen's talismans also came into play. Some talismans slowed down the Blood Fiend Puppet's movements, some made its body more vulnerable, and some could directly attack its joints.

However, even with everyone working together, completely defeating these bloodthirsty puppets is not an easy task.

There were simply too many Blood Fiend Puppets, and their defenses were extremely strong. Even if their joints were struck, they would only become slowed down and would not immediately lose their ability to move. The battle reached a stalemate.

Lu Lingxi, Yao and the others gradually felt some strain. Their spiritual energy was being constantly depleted, while the Blood Fiend Puppet seemed to never tire.

"This can't go on. We have to find a way to finish this quickly!" Lu Lingxi said in a deep voice.

"But these puppets are really too troublesome!" Suzaku said breathlessly.

"I have a way!" Just then, Phantom suddenly spoke up, and everyone's eyes focused on him.

Phantom took a deep breath, formed hand seals, and chanted incantations. A dense demonic aura began to emanate from his body.

“Phantom, you…” Lu Lingxi’s expression changed. She sensed that the demonic energy on Phantom’s body was stronger and more unstable than before.

“Master, I’m fine.” The phantom’s voice was a little hoarse. “I just wanted to use this demonic energy to deal with these puppets.”

As he spoke, the demonic energy emanating from the phantom grew increasingly intense, his eyes turned blood red, and black lines began to appear around his body, writhing beneath his skin like blood vessels.

"Roar!"

The phantom let out a low growl, and his body began to change. His limbs became thicker and more powerful, his skin became harder and rougher, and a pair of black wings grew from his back, covered with sharp barbs.

"This is... demonization?" Bai Xiaochen exclaimed, his face pale. "Phantom, have you gone mad? Demonization will make you lose your mind and turn you into a monster that only knows how to kill!"

"I'm not crazy!" Phantom's voice became low and hoarse. "I just want to protect my master and everyone!" With that, Phantom flashed and rushed towards the Blood Fiend Puppet.

After being corrupted, the phantom's strength increased dramatically. His speed and power were several times greater than before, and his defense was also several times stronger.

He swung his fists, each punch carrying a powerful demonic aura, sending the Blood Fiend Puppet flying. His wings, like two sharp blades, sliced ​​through the Blood Fiend Puppet's body. His vines, like venomous snakes, coiled around the Blood Fiend Puppet and then strangled it mercilessly.

Under the phantom's attacks, the Blood Fiend Puppets were forced into retreat. Their bodies were torn apart and shredded by the phantom, and corroded by his demonic energy.