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

Inside the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion in Lietian City.

In the center of the hall, a huge crystal ball suddenly burst out with a dazzling red light, and several communication runes moved rapidly across its surface.

Lie Tian sat on the throne, his handsome face now so gloomy it seemed as if water was about to drip from it. He wore a magnificent black robe with gold patterns, his long hair was tied into a bun with a purple-gold crown, and he exuded a suffocating aura.

"What is it?" His deep voice carried a chilling, intimidating power.

A Wolf Fang Guard clad in black armor knelt on one knee, trembling as he said, "Your Majesty, Black Wind Fortress... Black Wind Fortress has been attacked by an unknown force!"

Lie Tian frowned, and asked unhappily, "Black Wind Fortress is heavily guarded. How could it possibly be breached? What are the garrison commanders doing?!"

The Wolf Fang Guard trembled, his voice growing even weaker, "The attacker... the attacker is extremely powerful, very likely a demon!"

"Demons?" Upon hearing this, Lie Tian's already gloomy face instantly turned ashen. He abruptly stood up from his throne, his eyes filled with shock. "What did you say? Demons?"

"Your subordinate dares not speak recklessly; everything I have said is true!" The Wolf Fang Guard cautiously presented a shattered communication jade talisman, still bearing a trace of magical energy. "This is a distress message sent back by the garrison commander of Black Wind Fortress. The attackers are terrifyingly powerful, suspected to be high-ranking members of the demon race, or even... perhaps even the Demon King!"

Lie Tian snatched the communication jade talisman and carefully sensed the residual magical energy fluctuations on it. His expression grew increasingly grim. He clearly felt that this magical energy was completely different from the demonic minions he was familiar with. It was pure, powerful, and evil, and it also carried a faint sense of superior pressure.

"The demons... how could the demons suddenly invade my demon realm?" Lie Tian paced back and forth in the hall, his heart filled with doubt and unease.

The demon race and the demon race have always kept to themselves, so why would they suddenly attack Black Wind Fortress? Could it be because of Black Abyss? Although he was at odds with the demon race, he was still aware of some major events that had occurred in the demon realm. Not long ago, Black Abyss had thrown the demon realm into chaos. Could the demon race be targeting Black Abyss?

"Damn it!" Lie Tian grew increasingly agitated. He abruptly stopped, his gaze turning menacing as he stared at the kneeling Wolf Fang Guards. He shouted sharply, "What's the situation at Black Wind Fortress now?!"

"Your Majesty, Black Wind Fortress has suffered heavy damage. The watchtower has been destroyed, the defensive array has been damaged, and the garrison has suffered heavy casualties. However... the main structure of the fortress is still intact, and the garrison commander is leading the remaining troops in a desperate resistance. We beg Your Majesty... to provide immediate support!" the Wolf Fang Guard said in a trembling voice.

Lie Tian closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down. Black Wind Fortress was the first line of defense for Lie Tian City and could not be lost. Once the fortress was breached, Lie Tian City would be directly exposed to the iron hooves of the demons.

Moreover, if this matter is not handled properly, it will not only shake his rule in the demon realm, but may even affect his cooperation with Hei Yuan, which is something he absolutely cannot afford.

"Could this be... a diversionary tactic?" A thought suddenly flashed through Lie Tian's mind. He abruptly opened his eyes, filled with suspicion. "Could it be that those remnants of the previous dynasty deliberately colluded with the demons to attack Black Wind Fortress, with the aim of luring me away and then taking the opportunity to infiltrate Lie Tian City and rescue Di Hong?"

Thinking of this, Lie Tian felt a chill run down his spine. He turned around abruptly and looked at the altar deep in the main hall that led to the forbidden area of ​​the ancestral vein underground. There... his greatest threat was imprisoned there, and he could not afford to make any mistakes!

However, Black Wind Fortress is equally important. If it falls, the consequences will be unimaginable. Lie Tian paced anxiously in the hall, weighing the pros and cons in his mind, unable to make a decision.

Just then, a dark figure suddenly appeared in the hall. The person was wearing a wide black robe and a hideous ghost mask on his face, exuding a cold and evil aura.

"Your Majesty, what troubles you so much?" The masked man's hoarse voice echoed in the hall.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Lie Tian's eyes flashed with a hint of apprehension. He quickly suppressed his inner turmoil and respectfully said, "So it's Mr. Ghost. May I ask what brings you here so late at night?"

The masked man sneered, his hoarse voice laced with mockery, "If I hadn't come, your Rift Sky City would probably have been razed to the ground by the demons."

Upon hearing this, Lie Tian's expression changed, and he quickly explained, "Sir, you misunderstand. It's just a minor problem, and I'll be able to resolve it soon."

"A minor trouble?" The masked man let out a sinister laugh. "Black Wind Fortress has fallen, and demonic energy is heading straight for Rift Sky City. You call this a minor trouble? Your Majesty Rift Sky, you seem to have underestimated the strength of the demon race and overestimated your own abilities!"

Lie Tian was annoyed by the masked man's blunt criticism, but he dared not show the slightest dissatisfaction on his face. He knew how terrifying the masked man's strength was, and moreover, the power behind him was the entire Black Abyss, an entity that he could not afford to offend at the moment.

"Sir, your teachings are indeed correct." Lie Tian suppressed his anger and asked respectfully, "May I ask what your insights are?"

The masked man raised his head, his eyes, hidden behind the mask, flashing with a cold light. "Black Wind Fortress must be protected. It is the foundation of your rule over the demon realm and cannot be lost. But Rift Sky City cannot be taken lightly either. After all, your 'old friend' is still staying in your forbidden area."

Upon hearing this, Lie Tian's body trembled violently. He stared intently at the masked man, his eyes filled with shock. He had always thought that only a very few people knew that he had imprisoned Di Hong in the ancestral vein's forbidden area. He never expected that Hei Yuan would also know!

"Sir...you..." Lie Tian's voice trembled, wanting to say something, but not knowing where to begin.

The masked man seemed to see through his thoughts, sneered, and interrupted him, "Don't worry, we have no interest in your 'old friend'. We only have one goal, which is to rule the entire demon realm, and you are just a pawn in our hands."

“Since that’s the case…” Lie Tian took a deep breath, suppressing his unease, and tentatively asked, “What do you mean, sir?”

"You will personally go to Blackwind Fortress and make sure to repel those invading demons. As for Rift Sky City, leave it to us to guard," the masked man said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Lie Tian frowned. He had originally intended to personally oversee Lie Tian City as a precaution, but the masked man's suggestion forced him to reconsider. If Hei Yuan was truly determined to control him, then staying in Lie Tian City would be even more dangerous for him.

“Alright, we will do as you say, sir.” After weighing the options carefully, Lie Tian finally chose to compromise. He knew that he did not have the strength to fight against Hei Yuan at present, and could only temporarily submit and wait for an opportunity.

“However, I need to take some of my elite troops with me, just in case,” Lie Tian added.

The masked man seemed to have anticipated his response and waved his hand dismissively, "Do as you please, but remember, don't waste time. The battle at Black Wind Fortress cannot be delayed."

"I understand." Lie Tian nodded, then turned and shouted sharply towards the outside of the hall: "Send down the order to gather the Black Armor Guards and accompany me to Black Wind Fortress to slay the demons!"

With a command from Lietian, the entire Lietian City began to operate. Countless demon soldiers and generals, led by their respective commanders, quickly assembled and surged towards the city gate.

Soon, an elite force personally led by Lietian left Lietian City in a grand procession and sped towards Black Wind Fortress.

Unbeknownst to Lie Tian, ​​just as he led his army away from Lie Tian City, several figures quietly infiltrated the city.