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

Nalan Rongzhi sat cross-legged, letting the illusions rage around him. He silently recited Lu Lingxi Yao's name, recalling every moment of their acquaintance, friendship, and love. Her smile, her resilience, her wisdom, her deep affection... these were all his weapons against the tribulations of love.

His emotions, through repeated trials, were tempered and refined, becoming purer and more resolute.

After an unknown amount of time, when all the illusions receded like the tide, Nalan Rongzhi found himself standing in the center of a crystal-clear lotus pond. At the center of the pond, a heart-shaped crystal, radiating seven-colored light and seemingly formed from the purest emotions in the world, was quietly floating.

He reached out, and the Eternal Heart slowly fell into his palm. A warm and resilient power emanated from the crystal, resonating with his soul.

He succeeded.

Carrying the three treasures, Nalan Rongzhi, Jiuwei, and the mysterious man returned to the sacred mountain where Kong Diaoweng lived in seclusion.

Kong Diao Weng was already waiting there. Lu Lingxi Yao's body was placed on a cold jade bed deep in the bamboo forest, surrounded by a faint vitality, obviously maintained by Kong Diao Weng using a secret method.

"Are you ready?" Kong Diao Weng asked slowly, looking at Nalan Rongzhi, who was travel-worn but whose aura was even more refined, and the three extraordinary objects in his hands that exuded extraordinary energy.

Nalan Rongzhi nodded heavily.

Following the guidance of the old fisherman, the Nine Lives Reincarnation Grass was transformed into pure soul liquid, which slowly nourished Lu Lingxi Yao's soul essence; the Primordial Origin Crystal was placed above her dantian, emitting a gentle primordial power, repairing the life foundation damaged by the backlash of the Creation God's power.

Then, Nalan Rongzhi gently placed the eternal heart, which embodied all his true feelings, between Lu Lingxi's eyebrows.

He took a deep breath, sat cross-legged in front of the cold jade bed, and formed a hand seal.

"With my divine and demonic origins, I ignite the fire that guides the soul!"

A resolute glint flashed in his eyes, and the divine power of Ye Xu and the essence of the demon race within his body surged forth like a flood. At his fingertips, it condensed into a ghostly blue flame. This flame was the Soul-Guiding Flame, fueled by Nalan Rongzhi's life essence and the essence of gods and demons.

The flame ignited the Eternal Heart, which served as the wick of the lamp, and the Eternal Heart emitted a soft light, illuminating Lu Lingxi Yao's pale face.

The next forty-nine days were an extreme ordeal for Nalan Rongzhi.

He burned his essence day and night, the soul-guiding fire leaping at his fingertips, the light emanating from the Eternal Heart like a lighthouse, guiding Lu Lingxi Yao's scattered true spirit.

His face grew haggard at a visible rate; his once jet-black hair gradually turned white; his deep purple eyes were bloodshot; and his breath grew weaker and weaker.

With the Nine-Tailed Fox and the mysterious figure protecting him, they clearly sensed the loss of Nalan Rongzhi's life force and were both terrified.

Nine-Tailed Fox tried to dissuade him several times, but was stopped by Nalan Rongzhi's firm gaze. The mysterious man silently channeled divine power to maintain the stability of the surrounding space and ensure that the soul-guiding process was not disturbed in any way.

In that endless chaos and darkness, Lu Lingxi Yao's consciousness was like a lone boat, tossed about in a storm. She felt as if she had been torn into countless pieces, cold, lonely, and desperate.

Just as she was about to succumb to despair, a warm and familiar ray of light pierced through the darkness and illuminated her path. In that light, there was a scent that she knew and cherished most.

"Rong Zhi..." She used all her strength to move closer to the source of warmth.

She saw him burning his very essence, calling her back, and her heart ached as if it were being torn apart.

"No...no..." she tried to shout, but no sound came out.

She could only do her best to piece together those scattered fragments of consciousness, little by little.

Forty-nine days passed in the blink of an eye.

When the last wisp of divine and demonic essence burned out, the Soul-Guiding Flame suddenly intensified, then slowly receded and merged into the Heart of Eternity. The light of the Heart of Eternity enveloped Lu Lingxi Yao's entire body.

"puff--"

Nalan Rongzhi spat out a mouthful of blood, his body swayed, and his cultivation level had dropped from the Divine Travel Realm to the Emperor Spirit Realm. His lifespan had also been reduced by more than half, and he looked decades older.

But on his face was a relieved smile, because he felt that Lu Lingxi Yao's soul had returned. Her three souls and seven spirits, under the guidance of the Eternal Heart, had returned to their places and merged into her body.

On the cold jade bed, Lu Lingxi Yao's originally pale face gradually regained some color, and her weak breathing became steady and strong. The breath of life was renewed in her body.

However, her tightly closed eyes remained closed.

The old fisherman stepped forward and carefully examined the situation. After a long while, he let out a long sigh: "Alas... Although her soul has returned to its place, the backlash from the power of the Creator God has caused too much damage to the origin of her soul. Her consciousness has fallen into a deep sleep."

“Senior, what about Yao Yao…” Nalan Rongzhi’s heart jumped again.

“Now, she can only rely on herself.” The old fisherman shook his head. “She may wake up in the next moment, or it may take a year, a hundred years, a thousand years, or even longer. During this time, we must ensure that her physical body has no shortage of vitality. She needs a special spiritual spring called ‘Fairy Spirit Awakening Dream Spring’ to nourish her day and night. This spring can only be found in the Divine Realm. Moreover, someone needs to talk to her every day, massage her limbs, and stimulate her senses to have any chance of awakening her dormant consciousness.”

“The Divine Realm has long been closed, how can we enter?” Nalan Rongzhi’s voice was slightly hoarse as he held Lu Lingxi tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his own bones and blood.

The old fisherman stroked his beard, a mysterious glint flashing in his cloudy eyes: "The gate to the divine realm, though closed, is not unopenable. The three of you bear the inheritance of ancient gods, and she possesses the power of the creator god. This is the key." He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them, "By gathering the power of the four gods and using the power of the creator god as a catalyst, we can restart the divine realm."

The old fisherman stretched out his withered finger and gently tapped the air. A rune-like light imprint entered Nalan Rongzhi's brow: "This is an ancient method to open the gate to the divine realm. It requires the combined power of the four of you. The Immortal Spirit Awakening Dream Spring is located in the 'Jade Pool Sacred Realm' at the center of the divine realm. However, the sacred realm is protected by ancient divine restrictions, and only those with the right destiny can enter. Go. Although this girl's soul has returned to its place, the longer it takes, the slimmer the hope of her awakening becomes."

As soon as he finished speaking, the figure of the old fisherman, along with the thatched hut and bamboo grove, disappeared into the colorful auspicious clouds, as if he had never existed.

"We should not delay, we must return to the Divine Realm immediately," Nalan Rongzhi said in a deep voice.