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

On the stage, the referee's voice resounded throughout the arena like a booming bell, and every word he uttered was clearly audible.

"Blazing Flame challenges Gale, Blazing Flame wins! Congratulations to Blazing Flame for successfully advancing to a six-star mercenary group! This competition concludes—"

Just as the referee was about to announce the end of the match, a clear and firm voice suddenly interrupted him: "Wait!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Lu Lingxi Yao staring directly at Feng Shengxie on the high platform. "President Feng, I propose to change the rules of this competition."

Feng Shengxie sat on the high platform. The faint smile that was originally on his lips gradually widened after hearing Lu Lingxi Yao's words, and a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes.

Beside him, Bei Chen Haoyu, though handsome, couldn't hide his nervousness. He seemed to have guessed Lu Lingxi Yao's thoughts, and his usually gentle and refined face became unusually serious.

After a moment of silence, Feng Shengxie laughed heartily, his voice carrying a hint of nonchalance: "Of course, rules are made for people, and naturally they can be changed according to people!"

Feng Shengxie's words instantly silenced the previously noisy mercenaries. The deeply ingrained rules of hundreds of years were suddenly brought up and changed at this moment. A strange excitement and anticipation welled up in everyone's hearts, and countless eyes were fixed on Feng Shengxie, waiting for him to continue.

Lu Lingxi smiled slightly and continued, "President Feng, the two sides in this match between Blazing Flame and Gale are evenly matched and it is difficult to determine the winner. I believe that the brothers of the Gale Mercenary Group must be unwilling to accept this. Therefore, I have a suggestion."

Feng Shengxie asked with great interest, "Oh? What suggestion? Tell me about it."

Lu Lingxi's gaze shifted to the side of the arena, where Wu Haotian was staring at her with a look of resentment.

"Commander Wu must be dissatisfied. I'm willing to fight him to prove my strength and convince him!"

Upon hearing this, the mercenaries immediately began to discuss among themselves, their expressions filled with shock. Wu Haotian was a Martial Venerable level expert with unfathomable strength, while Lu Lingxi Yao, despite her youth and talent, would undoubtedly face a battle of vastly unequal strength against a Martial Venerable, with little chance of victory.

Feng Shengxie raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes, but when he looked at Lu Lingxi Yao again, he saw that she still maintained that calm and composed expression, as if everything was under control.

He pondered to himself, since Leng Aotian dared to issue such a challenge, he must have made some preparations. Perhaps he really was confident in fighting him.

Wu Haotian, the leader of the Gale Mercenary Group, had a gloomy face, and an extremely suppressed killing intent surged on his face, ready to explode at any moment. Just when he was worried about finding an opportunity to get rid of Leng Aotian, Leng Aotian actually delivered himself to his door.

"Hahahaha... Guild Master, since he spoke first, if I back down, wouldn't it make our Gale Mercenary Group look like we're afraid?"

After speaking, Wu Haotian's figure blurred, and he instantly leaped onto the arena. His composure and decisiveness froze the surrounding atmosphere.

"Aotian..."

Zhan Jiuyou's voice was filled with obvious worry. He hadn't expected Leng Aotian to make such a sudden decision without consulting him at all, which caught him off guard.

Feng Tianyi was extremely anxious. "Father, please think of a way to stop Aotian!"

Feng Wuyai frowned deeply, his anxiety no less than anyone else's. He couldn't imagine what the consequences would be if something happened to Leng Aotian in this battle. All of this was caused by Lieyan, and he didn't want Leng Aotian to be innocently dragged into it and become a sacrifice.

At this critical moment, Mo Sanniang, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "Commander, Deputy Commander, since Aotian has made this choice, it means that he has made full preparations and is confident. If anything unexpected happens, we will all work together to face it."

Mo San Niang's words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into the hearts of Zhan Jiuyou and Feng Wuyai. They suddenly realized: Yes, Ao Tian has never been an impulsive person. Since he did this, he must have had a plan in mind. Thinking of this, the two calmed down a little.

Feng Shengxie's heart was like a turbulent sea. On the one hand, he was unwilling to witness the fall of this young genius, and on the other hand, he was full of curiosity and expectation. He looked at Lu Lingxi Yao with a solemn expression.

"Aotian, are you really going to do this?"

"President Feng, please believe me. I always act with discretion and am by no means a reckless person." Lu Lingxi's words were firm and left no room for refusal.

Feng Shengxie finally nodded helplessly, "Alright, I approve of this duel."

Upon hearing this, the previously silent crowd instantly erupted into cheers and murmurs, and even the referee's body trembled slightly with excitement.

A ferocious smile appeared on Wu Haotian's face. The anger that had been building up in his heart seemed to have found an outlet, and his eyes flashed with wolf-like ruthlessness and killing intent.

In the area where the Gale Mercenary Group was located, Black Blade's voice boomed like thunder: "Captain, make sure he tastes a fate worse than death!"

Wu Haotian glared at Lu Lingxi, his tone filled with contempt and anger: "Leng Aotian, you are simply arrogant! Today, I will make you know that arrogance comes at a price!"

Lu Lingxi smiled faintly, shook her head slightly, and said with a hint of provocation in her eyes, "Oh? Is that so? But I've always been like this!"

Upon hearing this, Wu Haotian's killing intent intensified, as if he wanted to devour Lu Lingxi Yao alive: "Talk is cheap. In a moment, I'll show you what true despair is!"

Faced with Wu Haotian's provocation, Lu Lingxiyao issued an even more extreme challenge: "In that case, Commander Wu, do you dare to sign a life-or-death agreement with me, leaving our fates to chance and not being bound by any rules?"

Wu Haotian accepted the challenge without hesitation: "Sign it! Then please let President Feng be our witness. Today, we hereby sign a life-or-death agreement, our lives are in the hands of fate, and we are not bound by any rules!"

Feng Shengxie wanted to dissuade her, but seeing Lu Lingxi's resolute eyes, he knew it was useless to try. He could only reluctantly agree, secretly praying that this duel would not become an irreversible tragedy.

Everyone in the Blazing Flame Mercenary Group looked worried and anxious, but Lu Lingxi was not worried at all. Her overall spiritual power had already advanced to the second level of Spirit King, her fire and wood elements had reached the fifth level of Spirit Emperor, and her dark element had even reached the ninth level of Spirit Emperor. In addition, her martial power had reached the first level of Martial Emperor, the fifth level of Illusion Moon Sacred Beast, and the fifth level of Illusionary Divine Beast. Dealing with a Martial Venerable was a piece of cake.

Wu Haotian looked at the thin and aloof Leng Aotian in front of him and couldn't help but burst into laughter, his words full of contempt: "So what if you are a dual cultivator of spirit and martial arts? With your current strength as a Martial Emperor of the Spirit Sect, you dare to dream of fighting against me?"

Lu Lingxi simply raised the corners of her mouth slightly, her smile revealing an unspoken composure. Instantly, the Flying Snow Sword quietly appeared in her palm, its blade gleaming with a faint cold light, causing Wu Haotian's smile to freeze instantly, and a strange sense of vigilance to rise in his heart.

Wu Haotian's eyes were sharp. Seizing the opportunity, he suddenly moved. The long sword in his hand gleamed with a cold light, gathering the murderous aura of heaven and earth. With a devastating and invincible power, it went straight for Lu Lingxi Yao's face. The tip of the sword seemed to be able to tear space apart, leaving behind silver trails.

"Ice Shield Appears!"

Before she finished speaking, rings of crystal-clear blue light rapidly converged, condensing into an indestructible ice shield. A faint chill emanated from it, surrounding Lu Lingxi Yao as if she were in a tranquil ice crystal world.

Wu Haotian's longsword, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, slammed into the ice shield. Instantly, a deafening roar resounded, like a thunderclap in the sky. Ripples of energy spread out like waves, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

However, Lu Lingxi Yao remained unharmed, with only a shallow sword mark on her ice shield, which quickly healed.

"Flaming Arrow!"

Before Wu Haotian could catch his breath, Lu Lingxi Yao had already struck first. With her gentle yet powerful call, a fiery red, intensely hot spiritual energy arrow pierced the sky, its speed and destructive power aimed directly at Wu Haotian's vitals.

Wu Haotian was startled, but reacted quickly. He held his longsword horizontally in front of his chest. With a flash of sword light, a crisp and loud "clang" rang out as the flaming arrow collided fiercely with the longsword, bursting out dazzling sparks. The huge impact caused Wu Haotian to stagger backward involuntarily, and he only managed to regain his balance after taking several steps back.

The residual power of the flames, like a greedy venomous snake, snaked upwards along the sword, heading straight for Wu Haotian's palm.

Then, an indescribable burning sensation instantly swept over his entire body. His face contorted, and sweat poured down his face. Wu Haotian gritted his teeth, mobilized every bit of strength in his body, and gathered it in his palm to form a powerful protective force. He finally managed to suppress the raging flames, and the pain gradually lessened. However, his heart was still shaken by the amazing strength that Lu Lingxi Yao had displayed, and he could not calm down for a long time.

At the same time, Bei Chen Haoyu on the high platform swayed and leaped to the edge of the railing. His gaze was fixed on Lu Lingxi Yao, and he murmured to himself as if he had witnessed the most incredible miracle in the world.

"She...she's actually a dual-elemental spiritual cultivator?"

Feng Shengxie stood to one side, a hint of surprise flashing in his sharp eyes, which was quickly replaced by boundless joy. In this mercenary guild, spiritual cultivators were already extremely rare, and now, this young man before him not only possessed the ability to cultivate both spiritual and martial arts, but was also a rare dual-element genius. This talent was simply breathtaking, and he couldn't help but secretly admire him: "This little guy is truly a prodigy!"

Wu Haotian narrowed his eyes, staring intently at Lu Lingxi, his heart churning with complex emotions. He was witnessing the terrifying power of spiritual cultivators for the first time, which made him feel unprecedented pressure. He found that under the obstruction of this ice shield, he could not get close to his opponent at all, and the battle was completely dominated by his opponent.

However, Wu Haotian was not discouraged or impatient. He understood that blindly attacking would only increase the consumption of energy. He calmly observed and noticed that the light blue shield surrounding Lu Lingxi was gradually dimming. This was the result of the dual consumption of spiritual energy and mental energy. This discovery made a ruthless and cunning look flash in his eyes. This was the opponent's weakness. Behind any powerful spiritual technique, there is a huge consumption of mental energy.

So, at the moment the shield was about to disappear, Wu Haotian's face turned extremely ferocious, like a beast about to pounce on its prey. He seized the opportunity and launched a sudden attack. His long sword brought a sharp whistling sound as he slashed down at Lu Lingxi Yao again, determined to defeat her in one fell swoop.

Lu Lingxi Yao wore a calm smile as she looked at the long sword slashing towards her, showing no intention of backing down, as if she had been waiting for this moment.

"Aotian!"

The four people below the arena—Zhan Jiuyou, Feng Wuyai, Mo Sanniang, and Feng Tianyi—witnessed this scene and their hearts were pounding. They called out in unison, and Feng Wuyai couldn't hold back any longer. He leaped up to rush onto the arena to save her, but Zhan Jiuyou quickly pulled him back.

"Don't be impulsive! Once you go on stage, Aotian will be considered to have violated the rules and will undoubtedly lose!" Zhan Jiuyou held Feng Wuyai tightly, his gaze fixed on the stage.

Upon hearing this, Feng Wuyai was filled with rage, but he was helpless. He could only stomp his foot and watch as Lu Lingxi Yao faced Wu Haotian's fatal blow.

However, at this critical moment, Lu Lingxi's smile became even brighter, and her slender hands suddenly clenched into fists, as if the surrounding noise of the wind and the shouts of the audience had fallen silent.

Instead of retreating, she advanced, her small body like the light of dawn, charging forward, her fist carrying astonishing power as it struck out.

"boom!"

A deafening roar exploded in the air. Wu Haotian felt as if his chest had been struck by a massive hammer. An indescribable pain surged through him like a tidal wave. His eyes widened, bloodshot. He looked down in astonishment and saw Leng Aotian, whom he thought had the victory in his grasp. Those seemingly weak fists were deeply embedded in his chest, shattering his heart.

"No...this is impossible!"

Wu Haotian managed to squeeze out a few words, his voice filled with disbelief and shock. As a Martial Venerable, his body should have been as solid as a rock, but at this moment, he was deeply pounded by his opponent's fist. The power of this force far exceeded his imagination. His opponent was clearly just a Spirit Cultivator. How could such a frail body unleash such amazing power?

Lu Lingxi Yao maintained her calm and composed smile, her small face slightly raised as she quietly gazed at Wu Haotian's eyes, which were filled with resentment and astonishment and were gradually losing their luster.

"In this vast world, nothing is impossible."

"Dangdang!"

A heavy thud broke the surrounding silence. Wu Haotian's body seemed to have all its strength drained away, and he suddenly knelt down on the ground. The long sword in his hand slid limply to the ground, making a dull and sorrowful echo.

At the same time, Lu Lingxiyao, who was standing in front of him, slowly withdrew her hand. A faint, imperceptible cold light flashed in her deep black eyes. She stared at the back of her hand, which was covered in blood. Then, a thin and gentle layer of water elemental power quietly spread out and covered his fist. In just a moment, the back of his hand, which was originally covered in blood, miraculously recovered. All the bloodstains were cleaned by this mysterious power, as if there had never been any wounds.