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

The griffin is extremely fast. It would normally take ten days to travel from Guiyun to Yanjing, but with the flapping of its powerful wings, it only took five days to reach the border of Yanjing.

The Holy Spirit Academy is located in a paradise-like place, nestled against the mountains and beside the water. It is surrounded by rolling, towering mountains, with clouds and mist swirling among them, sometimes appearing and sometimes disappearing, adding a touch of mystery and ethereal beauty to the academy. The abundant spiritual energy seems to be within reach.

As the griffin approached the academy, it slowly descended. With a slight tremor, the students excitedly leaped off the griffin's broad back one by one. Just as these young minds were preparing to step into the legendary academy gates, a boy suddenly blocked their path.

The young man possessed a gentle and refined temperament, his eyes seemed to see into people's hearts, and a smile that always graced his lips was as warm as a spring breeze. His voice was soft and kind.

"Junior brothers and sisters, welcome to Holy Spirit Academy. Please fill in your personal information here first! My name is Gu Boyu, I am currently a second-year student, and also your senior. After you complete the information registration, I will take you to take a small test, and then I will assign you to classes based on the test results."

At this moment, a girl in the line blinked her big, curious eyes, her face full of confusion, and asked softly, "Senior, why do we need to take a test? Also, what does it mean to be assigned to a class?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Boyu's smile warmed even more. He patiently explained, "The previous tests were to ensure that every new student met the basic admission standards, ensuring that everyone had a common foundation to begin this learning journey. The current tests, however, are to gain a deeper understanding of everyone's individual talents and potential. In our academy, spiritual cultivators and martial arts cultivators are divided into different classes based on their talents—Heaven Class, Earth Class, Profound Class, and Yellow Class, from high to low. Each class can provide the most suitable teaching resources for the students' growth."

"In the early stages of learning, whether it's spiritual cultivation or martial arts training, everyone receives the same basic knowledge education to lay a solid foundation. But in the later stages, as everyone's understanding of their respective fields deepens, the academy will assign them to the most suitable classes based on each student's strengths and potential. There, there are dedicated mentors who will develop personalized teaching plans based on each person's situation to help everyone better develop and improve their abilities."

After everyone filled in their personal information on the forms, Gu Boyu led them to the testing room.

After an unknown amount of time, everyone had finished the test, except for Lu Lingxi Yao.

"Next up, Lu Lingxi Yao."

Upon hearing the summons, Lu Lingxi Yao softly responded with an "Mm" and stepped inside.

Inside the testing room, darkness enveloped everything like a curtain of night, shutting out the light from the outside world. Yet, in this boundless darkness, a dim yellow light quietly illuminated a narrow and straight path. Though the light was not bright, it was enough for her to find her way in the darkness.

As Lu Lingxi Yao walked to the end, a serene and ancient room came into view. In the center of the room, an elderly man with white hair sat on a soft couch. His beard, like silver threads accumulated over the years, gently fell to his chest. His eyes were half-closed, as if he were immersed in some kind of profound meditation.

In one corner of the room, on an antique wooden table, two crystal balls sat quietly, shimmering with a mysterious light under the dim lamplight.

Based on what I've heard before, one of these crystal balls tests the level of spiritual power, and the other tests the type of spiritual power.

As Lu Lingxi Yao approached, the old man slowly opened his eyes. In just a moment, he had taken in everything about her.

"Ten years old? They actually recruited such young students this year?" The old man's voice carried a hint of surprise and slight disdain.

Faced with the old man's question, Lu Lingxi felt somewhat embarrassed and didn't know where to begin.

The old man's gaze held a hint of inquiry as he asked again, "Are you an alchemist? Were you specially admitted through the academy?"

Lu Lingxi shook her head slightly and said coldly, "No."

Seeing this, the old man's face showed an even stronger look of curiosity, and his brows furrowed slightly, as if he was puzzled by this unexpected answer. "Isn't that right?"

Lu Lingxi didn't explain further. Instead, she walked straight to the two crystal balls and gently placed her hand on the first one. Instantly, the surface of the ball shone brightly, clearly reflecting the four dazzling words "Two-Star Spirit Sect".

Immediately afterwards, she placed her hand on the second crystal ball. Originally, Lu Lingxi Yao only intended to display fire, wood, and lightning spiritual power. However, the moment she touched the crystal ball, the spiritual power became uncontrollable.

At first, the crystal ball changed from a warm red light to a vibrant emerald green, and then a flash of purple light appeared. But at that moment, a sudden change occurred—her ice and wind elemental powers seemed to break free of their restraints and surged into the crystal ball recklessly. Fortunately, Ling Shu intervened in time to control it, otherwise all her trump cards would have been exposed to the old man.

At that moment, the old man's eyes widened suddenly, and he exclaimed in surprise and excitement, "Heavens! Five-element talent! This... this is actually the legendary five-elemental unity!"

He excitedly grabbed Lu Lingxi's slender arm, his eyes, etched with the marks of time, gleaming with eagerness and anticipation. "Little girl, become my disciple!"

Lu Lingxi shook her head slightly, secretly amused. If this old man knew that she was a full-fledged spiritual cultivator and had hidden the cultivation of a seventh-level Martial Grandmaster, he would probably be extremely astonished. She smiled calmly and said, "Sorry, I don't plan to become a disciple."

However, the old man's stubbornness was beyond imagination. He raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying an undeniable domineering air, "No! I've decided to take you as my disciple! I'm only five hundred years old, yet I'm already at the peak of the ninth star of the Spirit Emperor realm, just one step away from the legendary Spirit God realm. Moreover, I'm proficient in the three elements of fire, wood, and ice, and I'm also a seventh-grade alchemist. By becoming my disciple, your path of cultivation will be much smoother. This is an opportunity that countless people dream of!"

Five hundred years old…

Lu Lingxi thought to herself, for a cultivator, five hundred years is but a blink of an eye. His so-called achievements are not out of reach in her eyes. With his own efforts and talent, he can achieve those so-called skills sooner or later without relying on others.

Lu Lingxi Yao blushed slightly, her lips parted slightly, and her voice was filled with sincere apology, "I'm sorry, senior, I... I don't intend to become your disciple."

"Oh dear, why is that?" The old man raised an eyebrow, his tone tinged with a mixture of confusion and regret.

"As the Spirit Emperor, if you were to become my disciple, you would be able to move freely throughout the Lingyue Kingdom, and no one would dare to bully you!"

Seeing that Lu Lingxi remained silent, the old man sighed, a hint of melancholy flashing in his eyes. "Can you really bear to refuse me? This old man, all alone, hasn't been able to take on a single disciple all these years. Two years ago, I finally found a promising student, but my senior brother snatched her away, sob sob sob~"

As he spoke, the old man pretended to wipe away tears, his exaggerated manner making everyone laugh.

However, this scene touched the softest part of Lu Lingxi's heart. The old man's pleading eyes seemed to remind her of her grandfather from her past life. In her memory, her grandfather often used this kind of coquettish way to make her unable to refuse. That affection and warmth instantly surged into her heart, causing an indescribable emotion to well up in her heart.

For a moment, Lu Lingxi was somewhat moved. She opened her mouth and said, "You can be my master, but what about my apprenticeship gift?"

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled slightly and took out one treasure after another from his spatial ring, each one radiant and dazzling.

More than a thousand high-grade spirit stones, crystal clear, each containing rich spiritual energy, are piled up to form a small mountain, shimmering with an alluring luster;

Several bottles of mid-grade seventh-rank pills, their caps slightly opened, released a fragrant aroma, making them rare and precious treasures that cultivators dream of. There were also exceptionally rare high-grade wood and fire elemental crystals, one green and one red, complementing each other, as if the purest power of nature had been condensed here.

Not only that, the old man also took out several bottles of fourth and fifth grade pills, as well as several low-star spiritual artifacts that, while not top-tier, were still quite powerful. They were either simple or ornate, and each one had extraordinary significance and value.

Faced with this extremely generous apprenticeship gift, a look of surprise flashed in Lu Lingxi's eyes. She could hardly believe it. She raised her jade hand lightly, and a beam of light flashed. All the treasures were absorbed into the Kunlun Ring on her finger like flowing water, instantly taking everything into its possession.

Upon receiving this generous gift, Lu Lingxi knelt down without hesitation and bowed sincerely, saying, "Master, please accept my bow!"

Upon seeing this, the old man's smile was as warm and content as the spring sun, as if he had found a treasure to whom he could pass on his mantle.

"Oh! My good disciple."

Lu Lingxi was overjoyed, secretly rejoicing at her good fortune in encountering such a generous and unfathomably powerful master on her first apprenticeship.

The old man gazed at Lu Lingxi, growing more and more fond of his disciple. He asked softly, "Disciple, are you from the Lu Ling family?"

Lu Lingxi nodded gently. Seeing this, the old man continued, "Then Lu Lingguihong, is he your...?"

Upon hearing this name, Lu Lingxi was startled and quickly asked, "He's my brother, Master. Do you know my brother? Is he also in this academy?"

The old man shook his head, his wrinkles seeming to deepen. "He's not here. He went on a journey with my senior brother a year ago and hasn't returned yet."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao's face instantly dimmed, and she lowered her eyes in regret. She had originally thought that coming to this academy would allow her to see her beloved brother, whom she had been longing for day and night, but she hadn't expected to be too late.

Looking at Lu Lingxi's dejected appearance, the old man felt a surge of pity. He gently comforted her, "If fate allows, you will meet again sooner or later. For now, do not reveal to others that you possess wind and ice elements. People's hearts are unpredictable, and there is no guarantee that there won't be those with ill intentions who harbor malicious thoughts towards you."

The old man thought to himself: Lightning alone is a talent that countless cultivators dream of, and then there's ice... such a rare spiritual element. His disciple actually possesses both of these most special elemental types at the same time. He's simply a monstrous genius.

Seeing how much the old man cared for her, Lu Lingxi felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and her eyes reddened slightly. She said with emotion, "Master, I understand."

At the same time, Lu Lingxi secretly vowed in her heart: In the future, she must treat this old man well. How lucky and precious it is for her to meet such a master.

The old man continued, "The test is complete. You should go back to your lodgings and settle down. I will definitely come to visit you when I have time."

However, Lu Lingxi remained standing in place. Seeing this, the old man couldn't help but laugh out loud, urging her with a hint of teasing, "What, are you reluctant to part with your master? Haha, don't worry, as soon as I have some free time, I will definitely come to see you. At that time, we master and disciple will have a good chat."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi's lips twitched slightly, her voice tinged with helplessness, "Master, I just want to ask... where exactly is my residence?"

Upon hearing this, the old man suddenly realized what was happening, slapped his forehead, and expressed his self-reproach. "Oh dear, look at my memory! As my disciple Zisang Gucheng, you naturally cannot live with those new students. Your accommodation has already been arranged by your master, and I guarantee you will be satisfied."

After speaking, Zisang Gucheng slowly raised his hand and took out an ancient and exquisite jade pendant from his spatial storage. The jade pendant was crystal clear, neither ice nor jade, and was carved with intricate and delicate phoenix totems, seemingly containing a mysterious power.

"Disciple, infuse a wisp of your aura into the jade pendant. Afterward, let Gu Boyu take you to Phoenix Forest Garden." After saying this, Zisang Gucheng handed the jade pendant to Lu Lingxi Yao.

"Yes, master!"

Lu Lingxi stepped forward, took the jade pendant from Zisang Gucheng's hands, adjusted her state, then slowly closed her eyes, gathered a wisp of pure energy in her body at her fingertips, and gently touched the jade pendant.

As her aura merged with it, the jade pendant suddenly emitted a dazzling light, which contained Lu Lingxi Yao's unique spiritual imprint, as if establishing some kind of mysterious connection with the jade pendant.

The light faded in an instant, and the jade pendant returned to its original state. However, at this moment, it was no longer just an object, but a key that allowed entry and exit from Phoenix Forest Garden.

As soon as she came out of the testing room, Zhixia's figure came into view almost immediately. She ran quickly with small steps, her face showing some anxiety and concern, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

"Miss, why did you stay inside for so long? It was really worrying."

Lu Lingxi smiled gently, "It's nothing, I just took on a master."

After speaking, Lu Lingxi turned her gaze to Gu Boyu, who was standing to the side, "Senior brother, that old man Zisang Gucheng asked you to take me to Phoenix Forest Garden, but I don't know how to get there?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Boyu's pupils involuntarily contracted slightly. Phoenix Forest Garden? That was the supreme sacred place in the academy, where the dean and a group of highly respected elders resided. Only their personal disciples were allowed to set foot there. Not only was the environment elegant, but the spiritual energy was also abundant.

"Wait, you just said... Zisang Gucheng? Old man? You...you dare to address the Dean by his given name so directly! And who exactly are you to him that you dare to ask me to show you the way?"

Lu Lingxi Yao smiled faintly. Zi Sang Gu Cheng was actually the dean of the Holy Spirit Academy. Interesting! Then, with a hint of amusement and pride, she said, "He is my master!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Boyu's eyes widened in shock. He knew that Dean Sang Gucheng was always mysterious and unpredictable, and had never taken on any disciples. Yet this newcomer had won the dean's favor, which meant that he must have something extraordinary about him.

Gu Boyu swallowed hard, his feelings complicated, but he eventually composed himself and led Lu Lingxi, Yao, and Zhixia to Phoenix Forest Garden.