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

As more and more tribal representatives secretly arrived at the stronghold to discuss alliances and preparations for war, Di Lin (Nine-Tailed) also faced a real test and growth.

Inside the stone chamber, facing representatives from different tribes with diverse personalities, Di Lin was no longer the crown prince who relied somewhat on Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi and occasionally acted impulsively. Now, dressed in a simple and neat brocade robe, he sat upright in the main seat, his expression calm and his gaze firm.

He listened attentively to the demands and suggestions of each representative, analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of the current situation in a clear and logical manner, comforted the tribal leaders who were emotionally agitated by the destruction of their homes and the separation of their families, and assigned tasks according to the strengths and capabilities of each tribe.

Di Lin looked at the burly Ironhoof Bull Clan Chief and said in a gentle tone, "Clan Chief Bull, your warriors are skilled at charging. In this great battle, the heavy responsibility of breaking through the defenses of Rift Sky City head-on will probably fall on your shoulders. As for food and weapons, we will do our best to coordinate with the Rock Tribe and other allies to provide support."

Niu Ben patted his chest and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, the men of the Iron-Hoofed Bull Clan have long been eager to fight. As long as Your Highness gives the order, we will brave mountains of knives and seas of fire without batting an eye!"

Di Lin then turned to another crocodile lizard clan chief, whose aura was cold and whose eyes were sharp. "Clan Chief Fei Dan, the nobles are skilled in naval warfare and infiltration. The moat outside Lietian City and the waterways inside the city may need the nobles' power to infiltrate and sabotage them."

The Crocodile Lizard Clan representative nodded and said hoarsely, "Your Highness, rest assured, the waterways of Rift Sky City are in our hands."

Di Lin's handling of the situation was appropriate, employing both kindness and severity. He demonstrated the magnanimity of royalty and the demeanor of respecting the virtuous, while also displaying decisiveness on crucial issues. Through his wisdom and ability, he gradually won the recognition and respect of these unruly tribal leaders.

The three old ministers, Cangsong, Xiongyuan, and Yinghong, standing to the side, were filled with satisfaction as they watched this scene. Cangsong, in particular, couldn't help but stroke his beard and nod secretly: "Your Highness... has really grown up and has the demeanor of His Majesty in his prime... The demon realm has a worthy successor!"

Meanwhile, in another quiet room at the stronghold, the Demon Emperor Hong's recovery was progressing smoothly. Under Lu Lingxi Yao's continuous treatment and nourished by divine-grade pills such as the Nine-Turn Life-Giving Pill, Emperor Hong's almost exhausted body was recovering its vitality at an astonishing speed.

Although it is still a long way from his peak strength, he is already able to get out of bed and walk, and his mental state is gradually improving. At this moment, he is sitting cross-legged on the stone bed with his eyes slightly closed, surrounded by a faint glow, silently regulating his breathing, with Lu Lingxi Yao protecting him from the side.

"Your Majesty, how are you feeling today?" Lu Lingxi asked softly after he finished his practice.

Di Hong slowly opened his eyes. Although there was still fatigue in his eyes, he had regained some of his former sharpness and majesty. He smiled and nodded: "Thanks to Miss Lu Ling's help, I feel much better. At least... this old body can hold on for a while longer."

He would occasionally step out of the quiet room to listen to the discussions between Di Lin and the representatives of various tribes. Although he did not directly intervene, his mere presence as a long-time ruler was enough to stabilize morale and give everyone tremendous confidence and encouragement.

Sometimes, he would call Di Lin to his side in private and give him advice on handling government affairs, balancing various forces, and the mindset and vision that a monarch should have.

Three days later, in the largest stone chamber within the stronghold.

In the center of the stone chamber, on a huge stone table, lay a topographical map, densely marked with various symbols and information.

The atmosphere around the stone table was solemn and heavy. Lu Lingxi Yao, Nalan Rongzhi, Di Lin, Anye, Youming, Baihu, Fengxiao, as well as Pan Shilie, Cangsong, Xiong Yuan, Ying Hong, and representatives of newly joined allies from various races, such as Niu Ben and Fei Dan, were all present. Although the Demon Emperor Hong's health did not allow him to participate for a long time, he sat on a stone chair a little further away and listened silently.

The meeting was chaired by Di Lin, whose gaze swept over everyone present. “Gentlemen, Lie Tian has acted against the natural order, colluding with the Black Abyss to poison the Demon Realm. Now, the people’s hearts are with us, and our morale is high. This is the best time for us to punish him. The reason we have gathered you here today is to discuss a foolproof plan to break through Lie Tian City and kill Lie Tian in one fell swoop.”

"Your Highness is right, it's time to settle the score with that scoundrel Lietian!" Xiong Yuan was the first to pound his chest and roar.

"Please give the order, Your Highness!" Niu Ben and other new allies also expressed their support.

Di Lin nodded slightly, signaling everyone to remain calm, then looked at Cang Song, "Strategist Cang, please analyze the enemy's situation for us first."

Cangsong stood up shakily, walked to the map, and began to analyze in detail: "Lietian City is the lair of Lietian. Everyone should know how strong its defenses are. According to the latest intelligence from Chief Panshi and General Fengxiao, since our last infiltration, Lietian City's defenses have been significantly strengthened. Not only have the rune restrictions on the city walls been increased, but at least 50,000 elite 'Black Armor Guards' have been deployed to guard the core area. The number of ordinary guards and private soldiers from the city lord's mansion is countless, and the total strength far exceeds that of our allied forces."

He paused, then pointed to the location of the City Lord's Mansion. "Lie Tian himself has reached the peak of the Demon Venerable realm, and he possesses a secret technique bestowed by the Black Abyss. His strength is unfathomable and should not be underestimated. He has many trusted generals under his command."

Lu Lingxi Yao added, "More importantly, he has the help of the Black Abyss. According to my and Dark Night's previous investigations, as well as the intelligence obtained when Nalan Rongzhi attacked the Black Abyss stronghold, there are at least three powerful Black Abyss experts hidden in Rift Sky City, including the masked man whose arm I cut off. Their strength is unpredictable, and they are good at soul attacks and various evil arts, making them extremely difficult to deal with."

Cangsong then began to analyze his own forces: "The forces we have gathered so far, including the Rock Tribe, Ironhoof Bull Tribe, Crocodile Lizard Tribe, Mammoth Tribe, and other small and medium-sized tribal alliances, total about 30,000. Although the number may still be less than the core garrison of Rift Sky City, I believe that a desperate army will surely win."

"With Lie Tian's poisonous scheme foiled, the people's hearts have turned to us. There must also be a large number of demons in the city who are dissatisfied with Lie Tian. If we can make good use of them, they may become our inside agents."

"Besides the possibility of insufficient total troop strength, our army comes from various tribes, and our ability to coordinate operations still needs to be improved; the logistics supply line is relatively long, making it unsuitable for a protracted war; and His Majesty's health has not yet fully recovered, preventing him from personally going to the battlefield, which has slightly affected morale."

A detailed analysis of the enemy and our own forces gave everyone present a clear understanding of the impending decisive battle.

Lu Lingxi walked to the map, her cold gaze sweeping over everyone. "In that case, a direct assault on Lietian City is not the best strategy. Not only will the casualties be too great, but it will also make us vulnerable to being picked off one by one by the experts from Lietian and Heiyuan. We should take advantage of our surprise attack, combining internal and external forces, and carry out a decapitation strike with lightning speed!"

"Split into four groups!" Lu Lingxi Yao stretched out her finger and pointed to four directions on the map.

Her finger pointed to the south gate of Rift Sky City. "First route: the main attack to breach the city, led by White Tiger and Niu Ben, the chieftain of the Iron Hoof Bull Clan. Gather all the tribal warriors skilled in charging as the main force, responsible for launching a fierce attack on the south gate after the battle begins, drawing the attention of the enemy's main force, and trying to destroy the city gate or city wall defenses!"

Lu Lingxi Yao's finger moved to the west and north gates of Lietian City. "The second route is a feint attack to distract the enemy. The Netherworld and the Crocodile Lizard Clan Chief Fei Dan will each lead a group of allies to harass the west and north gates respectively. They will use illusions, fire, poisonous fog, and the advantages of waterways to create chaos and bluff, and disperse the city's garrison forces as much as possible, preventing them from supporting each other!"

Lu Lingxi pointed to a relatively remote area near the mountains on the east side of Lietian City. "The third route is infiltration. Feng Xiao and Anye will be in charge, leading the elite of the Panshi tribe and some allies skilled in stealth. They will use the secret passages controlled by the Panshi tribe to infiltrate the city, destroy key defense nodes and communication facilities, and use the fact that Lietian colluded with Heiyuan to harm their own people to incite the demon people in the city to rebel. If possible, they will try to turn some disgruntled garrison commanders against the government."

Lu Lingxi's gaze sharpened, and her finger finally landed on the City Lord's Mansion in the center of Lietian City. "The fourth team, the decapitation strike, consists of me, Nalan Rongzhi, and Di Lin. We have only one goal—after the other three teams successfully draw the enemy's attention, we will break into the City Lord's Mansion as quickly as possible, confront Lietian and those three Black Abyss experts, and kill them!"

She looked at Nalan Rongzhi and Di Lin. Nalan Rongzhi nodded slightly, and Di Lin nodded without hesitation.

"As for the rear..." Lu Lingxi looked at Cangsong, Xiong Yuan, Ying Hong, Qinglong, and Xuanwu, "Military Advisor Cang, General Xiong, and Clan Chief Ying Hong are responsible for overseeing the rear, directing and coordinating various units, stabilizing morale, and leading the remaining people as a reserve force to treat the wounded and utilize the terrain of the Black Wind Mountains to deploy defenses on the perimeter to block Duan Tian's reinforcements!"

Lu Lingxi concluded, "Everyone, this battle concerns the future of the demon realm and the fate of countless lives. Success is the only option; failure is not an option. All departments must obey orders, cooperate in battle, and absolutely no mistakes can be made!"

"Yes!" came a unified reply from inside the stone chamber.