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

“Her soul has not completely dispersed. As long as we can collect them, nurture them for forty-nine days, and supplement them with a heaven-defying divine object, we can surely bring her soul back!” Nalan Rongzhi said in a hoarse voice.

He knew all too well how difficult it was to collect scattered souls, especially in this extremely unstable space, a void realm ravaged by yin energy and chaotic void currents. If he was not careful, those fragile fragments of souls would completely dissipate.

But as long as there is a glimmer of hope, he will never give up!

"Soul Gathering Lamp!" Nalan Rongzhi flipped his hand and took out a bronze lamp. The lamp was engraved with mysterious runes. It was a rare treasure that he had obtained by chance during his early training, which was used to collect and nurture souls.

He forced out a drop of essence blood from between his eyebrows and merged it into the wick of the Soul Gathering Lamp. A blue flame lit up on the wick, flickering and emitting a strange suction force.

"Using the blood of the demon god as a guide, and the power of the Night Rising God as a medium, the scattered souls... gather!" Nalan Rongzhi sat cross-legged, his hands forming a seal, and the boundless demonic energy and divine power burst forth without reservation.

He carefully manipulated his divine power, enveloping Lu Lingxi Yao's three souls and seven spirits that were about to dissipate.

This process is extremely dangerous and mentally taxing. Those fragments of souls are as small as dust and as light as a feather, making them highly susceptible to interference from external energies. The resentment of the evil gods remaining in the void constantly attempts to erode these pure souls.

"Roar--"

Seeing this, Nine-Tailed Fox suppressed her grief and once again unleashed the inherited power of Xuan Ying God. Nine-colored divine light formed a huge barrier, enveloping Nalan Rongzhi and Lu Lingxi Yao within it, resisting external disturbances.

Lu Lingchenxuan immediately reacted. Although he did not understand the Soul Gathering Technique, his rich combat experience and precise control of power allowed him to keenly perceive any abnormality in the surrounding space. He stood side by side with Yueying Jiuge, guarding them vigilantly.

Lan Yuan led the remaining sea warriors, using his demonic power to draw upon the water elemental power in the void, forming water curtain barriers to purify the surrounding yin energy.

Illusion Moon, Illusion Shadow, Netherworld, Dark Night, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, Azure Dragon—these companions, whose contracts had just been broken, did not hesitate at all and spontaneously surrounded Lu Lingxi Yao's physical body, protecting her in their own ways.

The mysterious man watched all this from afar, his eyes beneath his hood unfathomable. He slowly raised his hand, and a barely perceptible wisp of the power of reincarnation and death flowed from his fingertips, silently merging into the Nine-Tailed Fox's barrier.

This force, like a catalyst, instantly enhanced the stability of the barrier and created a peculiar field within it. The fragments of souls that were about to dissipate seemed to be guided and began to actively converge towards the Soul Gathering Lamp.

Nalan Rongzhi keenly sensed this sudden assistance. He was slightly taken aback and subconsciously glanced outside the barrier, but only saw a chaotic void and found nothing unusual. He didn't have time to think and immediately seized the opportunity to fully activate the Soul Gathering Lamp.

Time passed slowly, and the blue flames on the Soul Gathering Lamp grew stronger and stronger. The scattered fragments of souls, like rivers flowing into the sea, were gradually absorbed into the lamp.

Finally, after several hours, the last faint wisp of soul light was successfully drawn into the Soul Gathering Lamp.

"call--"

Nalan Rongzhi let out a long sigh of relief. His face was pale and his body was swaying, but when he looked at the Soul Gathering Lamp in his hand, which was emitting a soft light, his eyes were filled with relief—Yao Yao's soul had been saved!

"Next, we must find medicine to save his soul."

Nalan Rongzhi carefully put the Soul Gathering Lamp into his bosom, then gently picked up Lu Lingxi Yao's cold body. His gaze was cast into the depths of the Void Realm, a direction that led to a mysterious domain he had heard Lu Lingxi Yao mention but had never set foot in—the Outer Heaven.

He remembered Yao Yao saying that her mother, Yueying Jiuge, was in the outer heavens, where a god named "Kong Diao Weng" helped to condense her soul and reshape her physical body.

Now, Yao Yao's situation is so similar to that of Yueying Jiuge back then; that old fisherman in the empty pond may be their only hope.

"I'm going to take Yao Yao to the Outer Heavens to find that god and save her." Nalan Rongzhi's voice was weak, but it carried an undeniable determination.

"The Outer Heavens?" Lu Lingyun, Zisang Gucheng, and the others looked completely bewildered upon hearing this.

Nalan Rongzhi nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "Yes, the Outer Realm is the only hope. However, the path to the Outer Realm is far more dangerous than this Void Realm." He paused, then continued, "I know you are all worried about Yao Yao and want to stay by her side, but having too many people go is not a good thing. It will only increase unnecessary risks."

He turned to Lu Lingchenxuan and Yueying Jiuge and bowed deeply: "Father-in-law, Mother-in-law, please forgive me for not being able to bring you along. Yaoyao's soul cannot withstand any turbulence or accidents. I must ensure that everything goes smoothly. Jiuyou City still needs you to be there to stabilize the morale of the army and appease the people of the Nine Realms."

He then looked at Lu Lingyuntian and Lu Lingguihong: "Grandpa, elder brother, Yaoyao's clansmen and friends whom Qinglong has found also need your care. Please rest assured, I, Nalan Rongzhi, hereby swear that I will bring Yaoyao back safe and sound!"

Lu Lingyun was moved to tears. He understood Nalan Rongzhi's concerns and knew the young man's affection for his granddaughter. He nodded heavily and said, "Yaoyao... I'm entrusting her to you!"

Lu Lingguihong's eyes were red, but he could only suppress all his worries and reluctance in his heart.

Xi Ling Qianluo stepped forward, her voice resolute: "I will immediately arrange for people to escort you all back to your respective realms, and do my utmost to collect healing artifacts from the Nine Realms, in case of emergency."

Nine-Tailed Fox's handsome face was filled with determination: "My master has treated me with kindness as heavy as a mountain. On this journey, I, Di Lin, swear to follow him to the death!"

The mysterious man, who had been silent all along, finally spoke slowly, his voice still deep: "I have heard of the Outer Heaven. It is dangerous and not something ordinary people can handle. The more people there are, the better our chances will be. Count me in."

His gaze lingered on the Soul-Gathering Lamp for a fleeting moment, almost imperceptibly, and a hint of sorrow flashed deep in his eyes beneath the hood.

Nalan Rongzhi gave him a deep look. Although he still had doubts about the man's background, the strength and goodwill the man had shown when collecting souls earlier made it impossible for him to refuse. He nodded and said, "In that case, I'll trouble you."

So, after a brief farewell, Xiling Qianluo led the remaining members of the Nine Realms Alliance, along with Lu Lingxiyao's family and friends, on their journey back to the Demon Realm with heavy hearts.

At the edge of the Void Realm, only Nalan Rongzhi, the Nine-Tailed Fox, the mysterious man, and the Soul-Gathering Lamp containing Lu Lingxi Yao's remnant soul remained.

Nalan Rongzhi carefully lifted Lu Lingxi Yao's cold body in his arms, and the light weight made his heart ache.

"Go!" he shouted in a low voice, and took the lead in rushing towards the direction of the Outer Heaven.