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

With that deafening roar, it was as if a crack had split open in the sky, instantly shattering the tranquility of Phoenix.

The sound waves surged through every street like a tide, startling every corner of the city. People flocked to the source of the sound, their faces filled with astonishment and curiosity.

Meanwhile, the conversation between Lu Lingxi and the man in black was overheard by the people.

"My God, Feng Tianyi, how dare he murder his brother and usurp the throne?" An elderly man stroked his long beard, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"Our Phoenix Clan has valued harmony for thousands of years. How could such a disloyal and unfilial wretch have emerged?" A woman covered her face and wept, tears streaming down her face, her grief overflowing.

"The root of all this is that man in black! He not only stirred up internal strife, but also tried to bring our Phoenix Clan under his control. He deserves to die!" A young man said indignantly, his fists clenched, as if he was about to rush up and fight the uninvited guest to the death.

"Yes! For the sake of the clan leader's spirit in heaven, and for the glory of the Phoenix Clan, we cannot let this villain go unpunished!"

Anger spread like wildfire through the crowd, with shouts of "Kill him and avenge the chieftain!" rising and falling, coalescing into an unstoppable force.

In the center of the bustling crowd, Lu Lingxi stood alone from the clamor. Her gaze was as cold as frost as she stared directly at the man in black who was being pointed at by everyone. Her voice was soft, but it clearly pierced through the noise of the crowd and reached the man in black's ear.

"It seems you have nowhere to run, and no one is willing to forgive your crimes."

Faced with this overwhelming hostility, the man in black showed no fear whatsoever. Instead, he burst into laughter, his laughter filled with arrogance and disdain.

"So what? These people? Or you few self-proclaimed righteous ants? Hahahaha, how utterly laughable!"

Accompanied by a sharp, piercing laugh, his scarlet eyes became increasingly eerie and unpredictable. His aura seemed to be empowered by some evil force, growing stronger and stronger, like a wild beast about to break free, preparing to face the impending storm.

As Lu Lingxi Yao pondered how to respond, the deep and urgent voice of the Netherworld Demon suddenly rang out, "Master, let me out. With just one move, I can reduce this person to ashes."

Just as the man in black was about to touch Lu Lingxi, space seemed to be torn apart, and a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth. Immediately afterwards, a slender figure with an ancient aura appeared out of thin air. It was Youming Chimei. He had transformed into human form and stood resolutely in front of Lu Lingxi. His childish voice, which contained supreme majesty, gently uttered a few words.

"Nine Netherworld Prison, open!"

Before he could finish speaking, the surrounding air seemed to freeze. Then, an indescribable force surged forth, and before the man in black could react, he was pulled into a vortex by an invisible force.

The vortex, as black as ink, instantly swallowed the man in black. The sky and earth changed color, and the originally bright scenery was shrouded in thick black clouds. The air became heavy and oppressive, as if even breathing became difficult.

In this realm created by ghosts and demons, despair and fear filled the air, as if endless souls were whispering and wailing. They slowly appeared in this darkness, surrounding the man in black, telling him of eternal despair in invisible voices.

The man in black curled up in agony, clutching his head tightly with both hands, his face a mixture of fear and despair, as if he were fighting against the darkest nightmare in the depths of his heart.

The power of the Nine Netherworld Prison began to manifest. Here, negative emotions surged like a tide, constantly eroding the mind of the man in black. Even the most tenacious will would gradually waver in the face of this endless darkness and despair, until it completely collapsed.

In the end, the light in the man in black's eyes faded, his body trembled in the abyss of despair until he turned into nothingness and became part of the Netherworld.

With a gentle wave of his hand, the Netherworld Demon slowly closed, and everything returned to calm. The black-clad man's existence, just as it had been before he stepped into this realm, completely vanished into this dark space.

The people of the Phoenix Clan witnessed this thrilling contest, and their hearts were filled with gratitude that surged like a tide. They knelt down in unison, and the sound of their knees hitting the ground blended together, like a tidal wave, which was awe-inspiring.

"Thank you, my benefactor!"

The voice was filled with boundless reverence and gratitude, as if it wanted to etch this kindness into the heavens and earth so that future generations would remember it.

Seeing this, Lu Lingxi felt relieved but also somewhat at a loss. She quickly waved her hand, her tone both urgent and humble, her eyes shining with sincerity as she tried to soothe the people of Phoenix City who were emotionally distraught after surviving the disaster.

"Please rise, everyone. There's no need for such formality. I was only doing my duty at the request of your young clan leader."

At this moment, an elderly woman with a full head of silver hair and a kind face slowly stepped forward. Her eyes, which had seen many vicissitudes of life, were full of recognition and gratitude for Lu Lingxi. The old woman held Lu Lingxi's hand tightly and said gratefully, her tone firm, and there was no hesitation in her eyes.

“We all saw it clearly: it was the young lady’s spirit beast that bravely and fearlessly defeated the man in black. Therefore, you are the benefactor of our Phoenix Clan!”

The people of the Phoenix Clan did not blindly worship; they had their own standards of right and wrong. They knew that even the power of the spirit beasts belonged to Lu Lingxi Yao, and that it was she who controlled and commanded the spirit beasts to protect the Phoenix Clan.

Regardless of her reasons for coming—whether she was invited by the young clan leader or came of her own volition—the important thing is that she did save the Phoenix Clan from danger, and they cannot ignore this kindness.

Faced with this situation, Lu Lingxi knew that no amount of words could change the minds of the Phoenix Clan people, so she chose to remain silent and accepted this profound gratitude with a gentle yet firm attitude.

After calming the agitated crowd and ensuring their emotions stabilized, Lu Lingxi quietly found a secluded corner, and with a flash, entered the Kunlun Ring.

Inside the Kunlun Ring, Feng Qingyu had already awakened. She sat by the bedside, her delicate hands gently resting on the wrists of her still unconscious younger sister, Feng Qingxue, using an ancient and mysterious Phoenix Clan technique to slowly regulate the disordered energy within her body.

A faint herbal scent filled the room, prepared to soothe Feng Qingxue's body, which had been damaged by overuse of her power.

Feng Qingyu's brows betrayed a subtle weariness, but her eyes were unusually resolute, as if she were willing to endure all the hardships and pains of the world as long as her younger sister was safe and well.

Just then, soft footsteps came from outside the door, followed by Lu Lingxi's concerned voice.

"Sister Yu, how is Xiaoxue?"

Feng Qingyu looked up, her gaze gently sweeping over Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan, and said softly, "My sister hasn't woken up yet, but I think she's alright. Fortunately, she only used one move; otherwise, if she had forced herself to use a second move, I'm afraid..."

Her voice paused slightly, a hint of lingering fear flashing in her eyes, "The power of the phoenix is ​​extraordinary, and it is by no means something that can be easily controlled."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao's face showed surprise, "The power of the phoenix cannot be used casually?"

Feng Qingyu nodded gently, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. "You may not know this, but my Phoenix Clan has a secret realm that only those with the purest bloodline can enter. Within that realm lies the true inheritance of the Phoenix. Once obtained, one can master the complete power of the Phoenix, the Phoenix Force. However, before obtaining the inheritance, any attempt to forcibly use this power will be a huge drain on one's own life force, and may even come at the cost of one's life."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao couldn't help but sigh, "So that's how it is. It's truly an awe-inspiring power."

With the matter of the Phoenix Clan temporarily settled, Feng Qingxue was moved to her room and taken care of by her most trusted personal maid.

After arranging everything, Feng Qingyu turned to Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan and said, "There are still many matters in the clan that I need to handle. I have prepared guest rooms for you. Please go back and rest first. We can talk in detail after everything is settled."

In a guest room at the Feng residence, Lu Xinglan sat upright at a round table, a solemn look flashing across his purple eyes. "Yaoyao, I have already secretly sent people to investigate the matter of the man in black. Unfortunately, the clues suddenly stopped halfway, as if someone deliberately erased them, making it impossible for anyone to investigate."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi frowned slightly. She gently stirred the warm tea in her hand, and ripples spread out in circles, just like her current mood, which was difficult to calm down.

"The power behind this organization of men in black is unfathomable. Their leader alone is a master of the Spirit Saint realm, and the gap in strength between us is like an insurmountable chasm. But since they haven't made any major moves yet, we shouldn't act rashly, lest we alert them. Our priority right now is to focus on improving our own strength."

Recalling the thrilling encounter with the man in black, Lu Lingxi still felt a lingering fear. If Youming hadn't intervened at the crucial moment, she would probably have fallen into enemy hands long ago. This experience made her realize that improving her strength was her most pressing need at the moment.

Lu Lingxi sighed softly, thinking to herself: It seems that this path of cultivation is long and arduous, but I have no way out.

The next day, as dawn broke and a faint blue-purple hue appeared on the horizon, the tranquility was shattered by a sudden, urgent knocking on the door. "Knock, knock, knock!" The sound was particularly loud in the morning air.

Lu Lingxi woke up with a start, lazily rubbed her eyes, and sat up, wondering who was in such a hurry at this early morning. She asked softly towards the door, "Who is it?"

A respectful reply came from outside the door: "Miss Lu, our young master sent me to invite you over."

"Okay, just a moment!"

Lu Lingxi responded, then quickly threw off the covers, got out of bed, and headed to the washroom.

After a quick and orderly wash, she changed into a simple yet elegant dress and hurried to Lu Xinglan's room. She briefly woke him up, and the two of them followed the servants waiting outside the door out of the courtyard and into the cool morning air.

They followed their attendants through the winding streets of Phoenix City and finally arrived at a spacious square, which was already bustling with people. The people of Phoenix City were either standing or sitting, talking animatedly, clearly attracted by something important.

Upon seeing the attendants leading Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan, the crowd automatically parted, forming a path leading directly to the high platform.

On the high platform, Feng Qingyu, dressed in gorgeous clothes, stood tall and straight. Her gaze swept across the crowd, and when she saw Lu Lingxi Yao and Lu Xinglan, a faint smile appeared on her lips, and she nodded gently.

Then, she turned her gaze to the people below the stage, her voice clear and firm, "People of the Phoenix Clan, you must have all heard about the matter of the clan leader. Feng Tianyi's betrayal of the clan is undeniable. He colluded with foreign enemies, harmed my father, imprisoned me, the young master, and even attempted to capture my sister, Feng Qingxue. His crimes deserve death! May my father's spirit in heaven rest in peace!"

After he finished speaking, a deep and devout prayer rang out in the square: "May the spirit of our clan leader rest in peace!"

The sounds converged into a powerful force, as if conveying the sorrow and prayers of the Phoenix Clan to the heavens.

Feng Qingyu took a deep breath, suppressing her grief, and continued, "Today, I, Feng Qingyu, here to comfort my father's spirit in heaven and formally inherit the position of clan leader. Do any of you have any objections?"

"We have no objection!" The people below the stage shouted in unison, their voices uniform and filled with trust and support for Feng Qingyu.

"If that is so, from this moment on, I, Feng Qingyu, will inherit the position of Phoenix Clan Chief. I vow to follow my late father's last will and dedicate all my strength to protecting the peace and prosperity of my Phoenix Clan!" Feng Qingyu's words were powerful and resounding, each word like a heavy hammer, striking the hearts of everyone present.

As soon as he finished speaking, an elderly Phoenix Clan elder slowly stepped forward. His hand shimmered with spiritual light as he gently traced complex lines on Feng Qingyu's forehead.

As he moved, a lifelike phoenix totem seemed to come alive, slowly rotating before finally merging into Feng Qingyu's brow.

At that moment, the people in the square erupted in thunderous cheers: "Chieftain! Chieftain! Chieftain!" The voices rose and fell, echoing in every corner of Phoenix City, as if they were the warmest welcome and blessing to the new chieftain.

"These two people beside me are certainly familiar to everyone. Without them, my Phoenix Clan might have already disappeared from the world."

"I, Feng Qingyu, as the representative of the Phoenix Clan, am filled with boundless gratitude and respect at this moment. I would like to express the deepest thanks of my clan to these two benefactors. If it were not for your selfless act, my Phoenix Clan might have long been lost to the annals of history. Therefore, I hereby solemnly declare that I, Feng Qingyu, and the entire Phoenix Clan will forever remember your great kindness and virtue."

At this point, Feng Qingyu turned around, looked sincerely at Lu Lingxi Yao and Lu Xinglan, and bowed deeply.

"If you two ever need anything in the future, no matter if it's through wind and rain or through hardships and dangers, our Phoenix Clan will certainly do our duty to repay this kindness."

Lu Lingxi Yao quickly stepped forward, her warm hands gently lifting Feng Qingyu's arms, stopping her from bowing any further.

“Sister Yu, there’s no need for such formalities. From the moment you called me ‘little sister’ at Zizai Academy, you have been my sister. Your affairs are my affairs. There’s no need for thanks between us sisters.”

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyu felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She nodded shyly, her eyes sparkling with gratitude and relief.

At this moment, Feng Qingyu deeply realized that true friendship does not need fancy words to embellish it; it is conveyed silently yet strongly in this simple act of helping and bowing, becoming a solid bridge connecting two hearts.