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

The next day, in the council hall of the Rock Tribe, everyone sat around a stone table. On the table was a map of the central region of the demon realm, which the Rock Tribe had painstakingly drawn and was more detailed and accurate than the one Qing Li had given them.

“Clan Chief Pan Shi Lie!” Lu Lingxi Yao (Xiao Qi)’s cold gaze fell on the map. “Our purpose in coming here is to confirm the location where His Majesty the Demon Emperor is being held and to find a way to rescue him. Does the clan chief have any definite information about the location where His Majesty is being held?”

Upon hearing this, Pan Shi Lie's expression instantly turned grave. He sighed deeply, "To be honest, there are many conflicting reports about the whereabouts of Bi Shan, and there is no definitive information. However..."

He paused, as if considering his words, "In the past six months, a rumor has been circulating in the central part of the demon realm, pointing to a forbidden area called 'Soul-Severing Abyss'."

"The Abyss of Souls?" Di Lin (A Tu)'s heart tightened suddenly; the name carried an ominous aura.

"Yes, the Abyss of Broken Souls."

Pan Shi Lie nodded and explained solemnly, “This place is located at the junction of the central and northern parts of the demon realm, deep in the ‘Death Swamp’. The swamp is shrouded in miasma containing highly poisonous gas that never dissipates. There are also ferocious ancient beasts and poisonous insects inside, and ordinary demons dare not approach it.”

And the Abyss of Severed Souls, located in the very center of this Death Swamp, is a bottomless chasm. Legend has it that beneath the abyss lies the Netherworld, a natural death row for the most heinous criminals in our demon realm.

He pointed to a black area marked as extremely dangerous on the map, "What's even more terrifying is that, to ensure absolute safety, Lie Tian has sent the most ruthless of his four demon kings, the 'Ghost-Faced Owl King,' to personally lead tens of thousands of elite troops to guard that area. The Ghost-Faced Owl King's strength is unfathomable; it is said that he has reached the peak of the Demon Venerable realm, and his methods are extremely ruthless. Countless loyal and virtuous people have died at his hands. Moreover, Lie Tian has also invited evil cultivators who are proficient in formations to set up layers of restrictions and ancient killing formations inside and outside the Soul-Severing Abyss. It is said that these formations can not only isolate internal and external detection, but also greatly suppress the power of the imprisoned, especially... especially the bloodline power of the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox clan, which has a special restraining effect."

Upon hearing this, Di Lin (A Tu)'s face turned extremely ugly. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms.

Looking at Di Lin's reaction, Pan Shi Lie's eyes flashed with a hint of pity. He continued, "Your Highness, this rumor has spread widely. Almost every demon in the central region with some connections has heard of it. Logically speaking, Lie Tian should have tried his best to keep such an important matter a secret, but the news has spread so easily... I am foolish, but I feel that there is something strange about this matter."

Moreover, the defenses of the Soul-Severing Abyss are so formidable, almost comprising a portion of Lietian's elite forces in the central region. If their true purpose was to imprison His Majesty, why not have been more discreet? Why make it so public knowledge? I dare to speculate that this… this is highly likely a trap deliberately laid by Lietian to lure us, the forces loyal to His Majesty, and Your Highness, into walking into their snare, so that we can be captured in one fell swoop!”

Upon hearing this, Di Lin abruptly raised his head, looking at Pan Shi Lie, then at Lu Ling Xi Yao and Nalan Rong Zhi, his eyes filled with struggle.

Reason told him that Pan Shi Lie's words made a lot of sense, but the thought of his father suffering in that dangerous place made his heart ache, and he wished he could sprout wings and fly there immediately.

“Chief Pan Shi Lie is absolutely right,” Nalan Rongzhi (Naragu) calmly analyzed. “The wider the news spreads, the more suspicious it becomes. Lie Tian is cunning and would never make such a low-level mistake.”

His imprisonment of Emperor Hong in a place like the Abyss of Broken Souls, and his subsequent public announcement of it, seem more like a deliberate trap, luring us knowingly into a dangerous situation.

Lu Lingxi Yao (Xiao Qi) nodded in agreement: "Lie Tian knows His Majesty's prestige in the demon realm and must be wary of His Highness's return. By releasing this news, he can both intimidate the tribes loyal to His Majesty and lure loyal people to their deaths. If we really disregard everything and break into the Soul Abyss, even if it is not the real place where His Majesty is imprisoned, he can take this opportunity to wipe us out and eliminate future troubles. This is very much in line with Lie Tian's style of doing things."

"But... what if Father really is there?" Di Lin (A Tu)'s voice was hoarse, filled with pain and resentment.

“Therefore, we must first verify the authenticity of the intelligence.” Lu Lingxi looked at Di Lin with a firm gaze. “Your Highness, I know you are worried about His Majesty’s safety, but the more this is the case, the calmer we must be.”

"Acting rashly will not only fail to save His Majesty, but will also drag ourselves and loyal tribes like Chief Pan Shilie into utter ruin."

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Lingxi said, "The Soul-Severing Abyss is extremely dangerous. We cannot risk sending people in to infiltrate and investigate. We can try to start from the outside and conduct remote and lateral reconnaissance."

After speaking, she turned her gaze to Dark Night, who had been quietly waiting in the corner. "Dark Night, I need you to try to extend your soul perception to the vicinity of the Soul Abyss. Just sense from the outside whether there is a strong life force inside the abyss, especially the bloodline aura of the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox royal family similar to Di Lin, as well as the energy intensity and general type of the restriction."

“Yes, Master,” Dark Night replied.

Lu Lingxi then looked at Di Lin and You Ming, "At the same time, in order to obtain more direct intelligence, I need a small team to go to the outer area of ​​the Soul Abyss for on-site observation."

"Di Lin, you possess royal blood, so you might be able to sense His Majesty's aura. You Ming, your spiritual perception is the most acute; assist Di Lin in his investigation, and retreat immediately if danger is detected."

"Yes!"

Di Lin and You Ming responded in unison. A glimmer of hope ignited in Di Lin's eyes. Even just exploring the outer perimeter was better than sitting here and waiting idly.

"I'll stay at the base and receive intelligence from Dark Night and Netherworld in real time via mental connection, and then assign tasks," Lu Lingxi Yao continued to arrange. "Rong Zhi, Bai Hu, and Feng Xiao, you're in charge of the base's security and are ready to take over at any time."

"Yaoyao, I'll go with them." Nalan Rongzhi was a little worried, especially about a place like the Soul-Severing Abyss.

“No,” Lu Lingxi Yao immediately rejected, “There must be spies and sentries from Lietian around the outer perimeter of the Soul-Severing Abyss. The more people there are, the bigger the target will be, and the easier it will be to be exposed.”

Moreover, your aura is too distinctive. Even with disguise, approaching such a place is extremely risky. You should trust that they have the capability to handle any unforeseen circumstances on the periphery.

Nalan Rongzhi looked at Lu Lingxi Yao's determined eyes and finally nodded, but there was still a trace of worry in his eyes.

"Finally, I want to emphasize again," Lu Lingxi Yao's gaze swept over Di Lin, You Ming, and An Ye, her tone becoming unusually serious, "In this operation, safety is the top priority. If any signs of potential exposure are discovered, or if any danger that cannot be dealt with is encountered, we must evacuate immediately. We must not linger in battle, and even less should we attempt to penetrate deeper. Do you understand?"

"Understood!" Di Lin, You Ming, and An Ye nodded solemnly.