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

Senior brothers Xiao Xuan, Bai Mingxuan, and Chu Yifan stepped forward to greet Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi. Xiao Xuan was still as robust and brave as ever, with a calm and collected aura; Bai Mingxuan had gained a more refined and scholarly air, with a pure smile; and Chu Yifan had shed his youthful naiveté and appeared even more dashing.

The reunion of old friends was filled with emotion and joy. They recounted their experiences over the years and expressed their admiration for the legendary deeds of Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi.

Before they knew it, it was time for Bai Ze and Feng Qingxue's wedding day.

On this day, the entire Dragon Abyss Valley was immersed in a solemn and grand joy. Dragon roars echoed, phoenix cries resounded, and auspicious clouds gathered above the Dragon Palace, transforming into a pattern of dragons and phoenixes bringing good fortune, which lingered for a long time. The spiritual energy between heaven and earth seemed to be several times more active, converging towards the Dragon Palace.

The wedding was held in the Dragon Clan's largest sacrificial square. In the center of the square, a nine-story altar stood tall. Around the altar, guests from various clans were seated according to their status and position. Lu Lingxi Yao and Nalan Rongzhi, as one of the most important guests, were arranged to sit in the front row.

When the auspicious hour arrived, Bai Ze, dressed in a magnificent golden dragon-patterned wedding robe, was exceptionally handsome and had a dignified bearing. He was the first to step onto the altar, with a smile on his face and his gaze lovingly fixed on the other side of the altar.

A moment later, accompanied by the melodious cry of a phoenix and a shower of flowers, Feng Qingxue, dressed in a magnificent gown adorned with seven-colored phoenix feathers, wearing a phoenix crown and a flowing shawl, walked gracefully in, accompanied by two elders of the Phoenix Clan. She was radiant and breathtakingly beautiful.

As Bai Ze and Feng Qingxue stood hand in hand atop the altar, the sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes singing resounded through the heavens, and countless points of light descended from the earth—spiritual blessings. The Dragon Clan Chief and the Phoenix Clan Elder jointly presided over this grand wedding, and ancient and sacred vows echoed throughout the world.

Lu Lingxi looked at the perfect couple on the stage, her eyes full of blessings. She could feel the deep and sincere feelings between them. After going through twists and turns, they finally achieved a happy ending. Nalan Rongzhi held her hand, and the two smiled at each other, their eyes filled with a tacit understanding and deep affection that only they could understand.

After the wedding ceremony, a grand wedding banquet was held. Inside the Dragon Palace, fine wines, delicacies, and rare fruits were served in a continuous stream. Guests from all ethnic groups mingled and laughed and chatted.

Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi also presented Bai Ze and Feng Qingxue with their carefully prepared congratulatory gifts—two love pendants made from the heart of an ancient divine tree, symbolizing eternal love and unwavering devotion.

The banquet lasted all day, only gradually dispersing late into the night.

The next day, after most of the guests had left and the Dragon Palace had returned to some tranquility, Bai Ze and Feng Qingxue met with Lu Lingxi Yao and Nalan Rongzhi alone in an elegant secret room. Lan Yuan was also present, along with two powerful dragon elders.

“Xi Yao, Young Master Nalan,” Bai Ze said solemnly, “there were too many people at yesterday’s wedding banquet to discuss this in detail. I’ve invited you two here today to ask if you have any other important business in mind besides attending our wedding?”

He knew that, given Lu Lingxi's personality, she would never suddenly visit at this time unless it was something important.

Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi exchanged a glance and nodded. She recounted in detail their encounter in the Demon Realm, the Black Abyss's plot, the Void Ferry, the clues about the Star-Guiding Stone, and the possibility that her parents were trapped in the Endless Void (Ghost Realm). During this time, she took out the tattered map, the fragments of the Star-Guiding Stone, and the Nine Luminaries Heavenly Star Plate given to her by the Demon Emperor.

"...That's how it happened. According to the ancient records provided by the Demon Emperor, there might be a Void Crossing in the Lost Star Sea in the center of the Illusionary Sea Continent. Our purpose in going there is to delve into the Lost Star Sea, find the Void Crossing, and rescue my parents." Lu Lingxi Yao said firmly.

After listening to Lu Lingxi's account, Bai Ze, Feng Qingxue, and the two Dragon Clan elders all had solemn expressions.

“Black Abyss… Void Crossing… Endless Void…” A dragon elder with white hair and beard, yet still standing tall and straight, murmured to himself, a hint of shock and understanding flashing in his eyes. “So that’s how it is. No wonder those demons in the Black Abyss have been making frequent moves in recent years. Their ambition is actually to become the Dark God!”

Another Supreme Elder took the Nine Luminaries Celestial Star Compass, examined it carefully for a moment, then looked at the fragment of the Star-Guiding Stone, and said in a deep voice, "What the Demon Emperor said is true. The material of this Star-Guiding Stone is indeed of the same origin as some of the auxiliary materials of the Nine Luminaries Celestial Star Compass, but it is much more mixed. As for being lost in the Star Sea..."

He paused, then looked at Bai Ze: "Haoyue, go to the 'Dragon Chapter Pavilion' immediately and retrieve all the ancient texts and secret manuals concerning the Primordial Era, spatial anomalies, and the Lost Star Sea!"

"Yes, Supreme Elder!" Bai Ze dared not delay and immediately got up and left.

Feng Qingxue held Lu Lingxi's hand and comforted her, "Yaoyao, don't worry. The Dragon Clan has a rich collection of artifacts. We will definitely find clues. No matter what, we will support you."

Before long, Bai Ze returned carrying several animal skin scrolls and jade slips that exuded an ancient and weathered aura.

The two Supreme Elders, together with Bai Ze, began to carefully peruse the ancient books. The secret room fell silent for a moment, with only the rustling sound of turning pages. Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi waited quietly, a little uneasy in their hearts.

Time passed slowly, and about an hour later, the white-haired elder's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He picked up a yellowed animal hide map and compared it with Lu Lingxi Yao's tattered map.

"Found it!" His voice was tinged with excitement. "This scroll, 'Secret Records of the Illusory Sea Star Map,' was drawn by a dragon ancestor during his travels to the edge of the Lost Star Sea in ancient times. Although it is incomplete, a place marked in it, the 'Starfall Abyss,' matches the location of the 'Ferry Crossing' marked on your map perfectly!"

He placed the two maps side by side on the table and pointed to a point on the animal skin map: "Look here, the Starfall Abyss, located in the core area deep within the Lost Star Sea. Legend has it that extraterrestrial stars once fell there, forming a unique spatial distortion zone, which is shrouded in chaotic stellar power year-round. Ancient records state that powerful beings once attempted to enter the legendary 'Beyond Heaven' through the Starfall Abyss, but all failed. Some have even seen the phantom of an ancient ship traversing the void there, disappearing in a flash."

“The Phantom of the Ancient Ship…” Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi exchanged a glance, which coincided with the information provided by the Demon Emperor.

“Yes,” another elder added, “Moreover, according to the secrets passed down in the clan, beneath the Starfall Abyss, there seems to be a… extremely ominous forbidden place, which may be related to the ‘Endless Void’ you mentioned. However, the spatial laws there are extremely chaotic, and the magnetic field is bizarre. Even the dragons rarely have any records of safely venturing into it.”

"Elder, do you have any methods or precautions for entering the Lost Star Sea, especially the Starfall Abyss?" Nalan Rongzhi asked in a deep voice.

“The Lost Star Sea itself is a natural, enormous maze, without a specific entrance,” said the white-haired elder. “However, according to the records of our ancestors, every so often, when the stellar tides of the Illusionary Sea Continent reach their peak, the spatial barrier at the edge of the Lost Star Sea will be relatively weak. Entering at that time will be less dangerous. Judging by the time, the peak of the next stellar tide will be about ten days from now.”

He looked at Lu Lingxi and Nalan Rongzhi with a solemn expression: "However, even so, the interior of the Lost Star Sea is still extremely dangerous. Spatial turbulence, void beasts, and strange magnetic fields are just the norm. What's even more terrifying is that the power there can erode one's mind, causing one to lose one's way and even go completely insane. The Nine Luminaries Celestial Star Disc in your hands may be able to provide some guidance, but you must be extremely careful."

"Thank you for your guidance, Elder. Thank you, Bai Ze. Xiao Xue." Lu Lingxi Yao said solemnly, as these clues were of great importance to them.

Bai Ze stepped forward, his tone firm: "Xi Yao, Young Master Nalan, you are our dearest friends. Your affairs are our affairs. This journey to the Lost Star Sea is extremely dangerous. Although the Dragon Clan cannot intervene on a large scale in such a forbidden place, we will prepare some unique healing medicines, protective magic treasures, and a more detailed map of the edge of the Lost Star Sea for you. If you need anything, please send me a message at any time. The Dragon Clan and the Phoenix Clan will always be your solid support."

Feng Qingxue also said, "Yaoyao, you must come back safely."

A warm feeling welled up in Lu Lingxi's heart, and she nodded vigorously: "We will."

They discussed some details and finalized their plan to depart for the Lost Star Sea in ten days.