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

The two arrived at the entrance to the dueling arena and showed the mercenaries guarding the area the runes that symbolized their identities. When the mercenaries saw the two runes clearly, they immediately adopted a respectful expression.

One of the burly mercenaries quickly stepped forward, gave a standard military salute, and then led the two into the dueling arena.

"Haoyu, you're here."

A deep voice came from not far away. Then, an old man in a long robe with an extraordinary aura walked towards them with a gentle smile on his lips. This old man was none other than Feng Shengxie, the president of the Mercenary Guild.

Bei Chen Haoyu, known as the "Eternal Night King," is also called the "Undying War God" of the Lingyue Kingdom.

Upon hearing this, a faint smile appeared on his lips as he stepped forward, his voice tinged with a hint of teasing, "President Feng, we meet again. It's me every year, don't you get tired of it?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Shengxie laughed heartily and waved his hands repeatedly, "You flatter me, you flatter me! It is a great honor for our Mercenary Guild that the War God Yongye King of Lingyue Kingdom has deigned to grace us with his presence! Your arrival has undoubtedly added endless splendor to this grand event."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two walked side by side, chatting and laughing in hushed tones, toward the podium.

The main seat was located on a high platform, below which was a vast plaza. The plaza was filled with spectators, a dense, dark mass. The area where the mercenaries were located was divided into seven levels by different colors.

"King of Eternal Night, please have a seat."

Feng Shengxie pointed to the seat next to him and said that after Bei Chen Haoyu sat down, he also sat down next to him. The bodyguard stood quietly behind Bei Chen Haoyu like a silent statue.

"President Feng, this year's rating conference won't be as boring as the previous ones, will it?" Bei Chen Haoyu's words were somewhat teasing, as if he wasn't very interested.

Upon hearing this, Feng Shengxie's lips curled into a mysterious smile, his gaze piercing through the crowd and landing on the still empty Five Star area.

"Hehe, this year is destined to be extraordinary. Believe me, it will definitely give you a refreshing experience."

Upon hearing this, Bei Chenhaoyu's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt, but more so with aroused curiosity.

"Really? Could it be that a dark horse has emerged this year?"

Feng Shengxie's laughter grew even deeper, as if it held countless secrets and surprises.

"Trust me, this conference will definitely be worth your time..."

Upon hearing this, Bei Chen Haoyu's curiosity deepened even further, making him want to know which mercenary group could receive such praise from Feng Shengxie.

"Oh? Which mercenary group do you rate so highly?"

Feng Shengxie looked at Bei Chen Haoyu and softly uttered two words, "Blazing Flames!"

"Blazing Flame?" Bei Chen Haoyu repeated the name softly, a strange sense of anticipation rising in his heart!

Before long, the once empty mercenary area was filled with people. Feng Shengxie's gaze swept over the location of the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group, where there was also a large crowd. The Blazing Flame mercenaries were either sitting or standing, creating a lively scene. The only one missing was that young man—Leng Aotian.

"Why hasn't the little guy arrived yet? Has he run into trouble?" Feng Shengxie wondered to himself, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

Just as this worry was swirling in his mind, his turn to give a speech quietly arrived.

Feng Shengxie slowly stood up from his seat. He looked around at the dense crowd below the stage, and then a deep and clear voice resounded throughout the venue.

"Dear friends who have come from afar, thank you for coming. The conference is about to begin, and the rules remain the same as in previous years, lasting for three days."

"The first day is the challenge for one-star and two-star players; the second day is the challenge for three-star and four-star players; and the last day is the challenge for five-star and six-star players."

"It's important to note that each team can only accept one challenge. If a team receives more than two challenges, the challenger will be drawn by lottery. Once selected, other mercenary groups will lose their chance to challenge."

"May every warrior be in top form and win glory and honor for their mercenary group! I hereby declare the rating ceremony officially open!" As soon as he finished speaking, a deafening cheer erupted from the audience.

Next, the One-Star Challenge officially began. The huge square was carefully divided into countless small arenas arranged in a staggered manner. The edges of each arena shimmered with light. These were exclusive restrictions set up by the strong. They were like invisible shields, firmly locking in the spiritual energy fluctuations that might escape during the competition, ensuring that every innocent person in the audience could enjoy this visual feast safely.

The stands around the plaza were bustling with noise. Mercenaries, dressed in various uniforms, watched each team on the field with burning passion. Their shouts and cheers mingled together, forming waves of excitement that constantly impacted every corner of the plaza.

On the high platform, Bei Chen Haoyu and Feng Shengxie sat side by side, exchanging words from time to time. Clearly, they had no interest in the low-star challenge.

Soon, the first day of the challenge came to a quiet end amidst everyone's laughter and the fierce competition.

In the blink of an eye, the afternoon sun of the second day shone brightly over the entire square, and the Four-Star Challenge officially began.

As the host announced the names of each team in a loud voice, one team after another stepped onto their stage. Some were forced to leave the stage in disappointment, accepting their fate of being relegated; while others, with their outstanding strength and teamwork, successfully advanced to a higher level.

"Please note, the main event is about to begin—the Blazing Fire Mercenary Group challenges the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group. Both teams, please proceed to Arena Number Three immediately!"

The host's voice boomed like thunder from a clear sky, instantly resounding throughout the dueling arena and drawing everyone's attention to the upcoming duel.

The mercenaries in the stands all turned towards the area where the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group was located. There, as if some kind of magic was drawing everyone's attention.

In the VIP section, Feng Shengxie and Bei Chen Haoyu, who had been chatting and laughing, involuntarily stopped talking and turned their gazes to the third arena, their eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation.

"Flames! Flames! Flames!"

It's unclear from which corner the chants first rang out in unison, but this force spread rapidly like a virus, with all the mercenaries in the stands joining in. The chants rose and fell, echoing through the sky.

Seeing this, Bei Chen Haoyu's lips curled into a playful smile, and he secretly thought to himself: This Lie Yan seems to have some ability.

Liehuo was the first to arrive at the arena, but the five of them wore an indescribable embarrassment on their faces, because almost only one name echoed throughout the arena—Liehuo. Although they were the ones who initiated the challenge, the audience's hearts seemed to have already leaned towards Liehuo's side.

Next, Zhan Jiuyou led Feng Wuyai, Mo Sanniang, and Feng Tianyi slowly to the front of the arena.

The referee's gaze shifted back and forth between Blazing Fire and Blazing Flame before he finally asked with a puzzled look, "Does Blazing Flame only have four members?"

Zhan Jiuyou remained calm and replied indifferently, "Yes, one team member was unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Today's match will be played by the four of us."

Actually, it was because Lu Lingxi Yao was still in seclusion. She seemed to have known this beforehand, so she left a message for the four of them, telling them to participate in the competition.

Upon hearing this, the referee frowned slightly, puzzled by the lineup arrangement. He knew the strength of the Blazing Flame, especially the young genius, who had left a deep impression on everyone.

Now, with one player missing, he couldn't help but worry about whether the Blazing Flame team could successfully avoid relegation.

Zhan Jiuyou, however, appeared unusually confident. He said firmly and confidently, "Rest assured, the four of us are more than capable of winning the competition!"

Seeing the opponent's confidence, the referee nodded, his worries lessening considerably. He then loudly announced, "Fire challenges Blaze, the match... officially begins!"

"Flames! Flames! Flames!"

The entire dueling arena erupted once again, with shouts thundering like thunder, even more passionate and fervent than before.

Feng Tianyi gave Zhan Jiuyou a confident smile, his words filled with undeniable pride: "Uncle Zhan, just watch, I'm going to give Lieyan a spectacular start!"

Before he finished speaking, he leaped lightly and was the first to step onto the arena.

After this period of training, Feng Tianyi's strength has improved by leaps and bounds, and he has advanced to the fifth level of Martial King. His progress has not only boosted his confidence, but also made those around him look at him with new eyes.

"Hmph, you blond brat, don't talk big here!"

In the Blazing Fire Team, a challenger at the second level of Martial King was enraged by Feng Tianyi's arrogant words. He leaped onto the arena and stared at Feng Tianyi with displeasure.

"Eat my slap!"

With a furious roar, the man unleashed a surge of martial power, his palm whistling as he struck directly at Feng Tianyi.

Faced with this fierce palm strike, Feng Tianyi appeared unusually calm, a nonchalant smile on his lips. He lowered his eyelids slightly, then suddenly raised his arm, clenched his fist, and instantly concentrated all the power in his body onto his fist, meeting the opponent's palm with an unstoppable force.

The moment their fists collided, the air seemed to be torn apart, and a surging, powerful force erupted from the point of contact, sweeping across the entire arena like a storm.

The man felt an irresistible force coming from his palm, instantly impacting every meridian in his arm. The pain was like being cut by a knife, as if his bones were about to be broken by this force.

His arms trembled violently, and he was finally unable to resist. Like a kite with a broken string, he was thrown into the air by the enormous force and then crashed heavily off the ring.

On the stage, Feng Tianyi remained calm and composed, as if the thrilling duel just moments before was nothing more than a passing cloud.

"Fire Team wins the first round!"

The referee's voice rang out amidst the clamor, and the audience erupted in thunderous cheers and applause.

Feng Sheng grinned from ear to ear, his eyes gleaming with barely suppressed joy;

Bei Chen Haoyu was also beaming with joy. He was very satisfied with the performance of this young general. Although Feng Tianyi's cultivation was not yet top-notch, he was already a genius at this age.

Having won the match, Feng Tianyi lightly leaped off the stage, and Zhan Jiuyou happily greeted him with a gratified smile on his face.

"Nephew, you won that battle brilliantly!"

Feng Tianyi was a little embarrassed by the sudden praise. His cheeks flushed slightly, and he smiled shyly. Then, he turned his gaze to Feng Wuyai beside him, his eyes full of anticipation.

Feng Wuyai gently patted Feng Tianyi on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs up!

"You did a great job, I'm proud of you."

As the second round began, Feng Wuyai leaped onto the stage and saw that the opponent had sent out a Seven-Star Spirit King expert, so the people of Lieyan had even less to worry about.

Because Feng Wuyai has already advanced to the fifth level of Martial Emperor, he can be said to have no problem dealing with such an opponent.

As expected, the outcome of the match was no surprise. With his unfathomable strength and superb combat skills, Feng Wuyai easily neutralized every attack from his opponent and ultimately won the second round with an overwhelming advantage.

The current score between Blazing Fire and Blazing Flame is 0:2. If Blazing Flame wins just one more game, they will successfully avoid relegation.

Therefore, in the third round, the atmosphere in the entire arena was extremely tense, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhan Jiuyou, who was about to appear.

His opponent was a Martial Emperor of the sixth star. In the past, such a duel against Jiuyou would not have been very likely to result in victory.

However, Zhan Jiuyou has now successfully broken through to the Martial Venerable realm, and the Spirit Emperor and Martial Emperor are no longer his match.

The difference between martial arts cultivators and spiritual cultivators on the Holy Spirit Continent is that spiritual cultivators are known for their exquisite spells and long-range attack capabilities; while martial arts cultivators focus on strength, and their physical attributes are more durable than those of spiritual cultivators, possessing strong defensive capabilities, offensive capabilities, and explosive power.

In a battle between spiritual and martial arts practitioners, spiritual cultivators must maintain a safe distance from martial arts practitioners. Once a martial arts practitioner gets close, there is no chance of escape. For martial arts practitioners, if a spiritual cultivator maintains a safe distance, their strength will be gradually depleted. Therefore, when two martial arts practitioners face off, the only contest is strength.

The clash between Zhan Jiuyou and his opponent was a feast of power, without any fancy spells or complicated tactics, only the most direct and pure display of martial prowess.

Zhan Jiuyou Martial Venerable's strength was on full display at this moment. Every strike he made was fierce. Even though his opponent was a Martial Emperor of the sixth star, he could not withstand this fierce attack. In just a few seconds, his opponent was mercilessly knocked off the stage.

"Firestorm wins the third round!"

A thunderous cheer erupted in the arena as the contest between the Blazing Fire Mercenary Group and the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group came to a near-perfect end.

On the third day, the rating conference reached its climax.

The dueling arena doors opened early, and people entered one after another. The atmosphere today was noticeably more heated than the previous two days, because one of the highlights of today's competition was the Flame Challenge.

As everyone arrived, Feng Shengxie slowly ascended the high platform, and the entire dueling arena instantly fell silent. His voice, like a morning bell and evening drum, was clear and profound, penetrating every corner.

"After yesterday's awe-inspiring battle between flames and fire, I'm sure your emotions are still running high."

Before he finished speaking, thunderous cheers and shouts erupted from the audience. Feng Shengxie gently raised his hand, signaling everyone to calm down, and then continued speaking.

"Today, we have reached the final day of the rating tournament. I wish all the mercenary groups participating in the upcoming competition, whether challengers or challenged, to showcase their best skills and talents. Now, I hereby declare the five-star and six-star challenge officially open!"

As Feng Shengxie finished speaking, he gracefully returned to his seat, and the arena erupted once again, with cheers and applause blending together, pushing the atmosphere to its peak.

Immediately afterwards, as the referees on each ring announced the names of the challengers and the challenged, one team after another leaped onto the ring and began their fierce battles.