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

Before the Five Nations Tournament, Lu Lingxi returned to the Holy Spirit Academy. In order to keep Lu Xinglan in the academy, she used all her charm and coaxing to Zisang Gucheng, who was known as a strict teacher. After a long time of pleading and cajoling, Zisang Gucheng finally reluctantly nodded under Lu Lingxi's sweet words and made an exception to accept Lu Xinglan as his disciple.

However, Zisang Gucheng never imagined that one day, after Lu Xinglan displayed amazing talent and unfathomable strength, his initial contempt and disdain for Lu Xinglan would become an unforgettable "slap in the face" memory in his heart. However, that's another story.

"My good disciple, the Five Nations Tournament is about to begin, and the individual ranking competition within the Holy Spirit Academy has been cancelled as a result."

Zi Sang Gu Cheng gently clasped his hands together, his fingertips lightly tapping his knees. His face remained calm, but his eyes revealed a hint of solemnity.

"We do not yet know the reasons behind the early holding of this competition, but it will not have much impact on Lingyue Kingdom."

"As for the Five Nations Tournament, you may not be familiar with it. Every five years, the five great empires on the Holy Spirit Continent hold a Five Nations Tournament. Each time, it is held in a different country. The Five Nations Tournament mainly includes two parts: martial arts and spiritual cultivation. Each empire will select five outstanding individuals from each of these two fields to form a team of ten to participate in the competition. The Five Nations Tournament can be said to be a grand event that all countries look forward to. Winning first place is a ranking that every country is scrambling to achieve."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi smiled faintly but offered no comment.

Zi Sang Gu Cheng turned his gaze to her and continued, "And the top two countries have an even greater chance to explore the legendary secret realm—the Lost City, where endless wealth, precious magical artifacts, and many unimaginable things are said to be hidden."

At this point, Zisang Gucheng's voice couldn't help but carry a hint of excitement, his eyes gleaming with a burning light, as if the Lost City was no longer just a secret realm, but the most sacred and longed-for place in his heart.

"As for why this secret realm was discovered and the many matters involved, I really cannot go into details. But one thing must be made clear: the five countries have long established an agreement that if any country dares to explore it on its own, it will be subject to a joint attack by the other four countries. Only through the competition among the five countries can one win the right to explore."

Lu Lingxi stood to the side, her eyes gleaming, clearly intrigued by these words. "Master, do you hope I can win this competition and secure the qualification for exploration for Lingyue Kingdom? Or is it that Lingyue Kingdom has failed to win in previous competitions?"

Zi Sang Gu Cheng's face stiffened slightly, but the embarrassment vanished in an instant. He coughed lightly and said slowly, "Ling Yue Kingdom's strength is certainly not to be underestimated, but the other four kingdoms are also full of hidden talents. In every competition, they each have their own strengths and show all their trump cards. Although Ling Yue Kingdom has a wealth of talents, it is slightly inferior in terms of geniuses."

At this point, Zisang Gucheng's eyes suddenly became intense. He looked at Lu Lingxi Yao with burning eyes and a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.

"However, this year might be different. They would never have imagined that Lingyue Kingdom would produce such a monstrous genius as you!"

Zi Sang Gu Cheng's eyes were filled with anticipation, as if he wanted to ignite Lu Ling Xi Yao. He spoke again, his voice firm and powerful.

"My disciple, if you can win first place in this competition, it will not only be for the glory of Lingyue Kingdom, but also to gain the qualification to explore the secret realm. The secret realm must be hiding countless rare treasures, and you might even encounter some heaven-defying opportunities!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi's dark eyes flashed with shrewdness. She slowly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of cunning, "Master, if I really win, could you help me ask the emperor in the capital for three spots to explore the secret realm?"

Upon hearing this, Zisang Gucheng's eyes flashed with a fierce glint, but it was quickly replaced by a smile. "If you can really win first place, what do you want? How dare that emperor refuse to give it to you? If he refuses, I will beat him until he gives it to you!"

The master and apprentice smiled at each other, and the atmosphere became relaxed and pleasant. After a moment, Lu Lingxi Yao bowed to Zisang Gucheng to say goodbye and turned to walk towards Phoenix Forest Garden.

Zhi Xia, who was supposed to stay at the academy to study, has already gone out to gain experience and is unaware of Lu Lingxi Yao's return yet.

After staying at the academy for a few days, the emperor of Lingyue Kingdom issued an imperial decree summoning Lu Lingxi Yao and Lu Xinglan to the palace for an audience.

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao smiled faintly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation. She could almost foresee that this summons was related to the competition, and those who could be personally summoned by the emperor must be the best of the best after going through layers of selection. Without thinking too much, she took Lu Xinglan and went into the palace with the person who summoned her.

Inside the palace, the buildings were magnificent and resplendent. As Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan entered, well-trained servants immediately stepped forward to respectfully guide them.

The two walked with ease and indifference, their hearts unmoved by the imperial majesty. Clearly, power and status were not the sole measure of value in their minds.

After passing through a winding corridor, they were led to a closed door, where the waiter respectfully took his leave.

Lu Lingxi gently pushed open the door and stepped into the room, where she saw that a number of people had already gathered. Some were standing, some were sitting, and their voices were rising and falling.

Among the crowd, Lu Lingxi recognized two familiar faces at a glance—Shangguan Yunqing and Bai Mingxuan. Upon seeing Lu Lingxi, their faces immediately lit up with surprise and joy, and they quickly stepped forward to greet her.

"Sister Yao, when did you return? Why didn't you let us know so we could have thrown a grand welcome party for you!" Bai Mingxuan spoke first, his tone full of warmth and joy.

Lu Lingxi smiled slightly and replied, "I've only been back for a few days. You two senior brothers are too kind. There's no need for such a grand display."

All eyes turned to Lu Lingxi and Lu Xinglan. Lu Xinglan curled his lips in disdain. In his eyes, these self-proclaimed geniuses, apart from his Yao Yao and Shangguan Yunqing and Bai Yunxuan, were all mediocre. If Yao Yao hadn't been invited, he wouldn't have stepped into such an event.

Lu Lingxi's gaze inadvertently swept over the martial arts practitioners, and a familiar figure came into view. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Was that the Eternal Night King—Bei Chen Haoyu? Why was he here?

At the same time, Bei Chen Haoyu also caught Lu Lingxi Yao's gaze. He smiled meaningfully, as if he had known all along that Leng Aotian was Lu Lingxi Yao.

"Leng Aotian!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Lingxi Yao's eyes widened in shock. She was secretly horrified. She was confident that she had disguised herself perfectly under the Thousand-Faced Mask. How did he see through her disguise? Just as she was filled with doubt, Ling Shu's voice rang in her mind.

“Master, I remember now. His eyes are ‘Holy Eyes,’ which can see the essence of all things in the world. So when you were in Jinyuan City, he had already seen through your disguise as a man.”

Lu Lingxi Yao finally snapped out of her shock, and her gaze towards Bei Chen Haoyu became more complicated. She asked, "Eternal Night King, you hid it very well. Since you had already seen through my identity, why didn't you say so at the time?"

Bei Chen Haoyu chuckled, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. "It's just a small matter, why make such a fuss? Besides, who would have thought that arrogant and unruly young man would have such a stunningly beautiful appearance?"

"King of Eternal Night, you flatter me," Lu Lingxi Yao replied calmly, trying to change the subject.

Just then, Lu Xinglan witnessed Bei Chen Haoyu and Lu Lingxi Yao's conversation. Jealousy welled up in his heart, and he strode forward, grabbing Lu Lingxi Yao's hand without hesitation. His action carried an undeniable declaration, as if he were announcing to everyone present that Lu Lingxi Yao belonged to him.

A faint smile unconsciously appeared on Bei Chen Haoyu's lips. He turned his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over Lu Xinglan, before turning back to the ranks of the martial arts practitioners.

Just then, Emperor Beichen Xuan of Lingyue Kingdom, dressed in a dragon robe, walked steadily into the room. His gaze, like a deep pool, slowly swept over everyone present, and his voice was deep and majestic.

"Now that everyone is here, I have some important matters to clarify with you regarding the upcoming Five Nations Tournament..."

However, before Bei Chenxuan could finish speaking, he was interrupted by a clear and melodious voice, "Your Majesty, please wait a moment."

Lu Lingxi's voice echoed in the hall, carrying an undeniable power, "Since we are fortunate to be gathered here today, why not start by introducing ourselves to get to know each other better? It wouldn't be a bad thing, would it?"

Upon hearing this, Bei Chenxuan smiled warmly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He knew Lu Lingxi's personality and abilities. He had heard descriptions of her from Zisang Gucheng, and now, seeing her in person, he felt that although she was slightly arrogant, she certainly had the capital to be arrogant. After all, a genius should always have some unique pride. He felt no dissatisfaction at all, but rather a sense of curiosity and anticipation.

"That makes sense!" Bei Chenxuan nodded in agreement, his voice carrying a hint of approval.

"Although you are divided into two major types, spiritual cultivation and martial cultivation, you are all the pride of Lingyue Kingdom. Your familiarity and understanding of each other will undoubtedly add more tacit understanding and assistance to the upcoming competition."

After the four martial arts practitioners finished their introductions, it was Bei Chen Haoyu's turn. He didn't say much, but simply uttered four words in an almost indifferent manner, "Bei Chen Haoyu!"

Because Lu Lingxi Yao had only been in the academy for a short time, she didn't know much about the people there. Apart from the few disciples personally taught by the elders, she wasn't familiar with most of them. That's why she felt puzzled and curious when she saw Bei Chen Haoyu among them.

Bei Chen Haoyu, at only sixteen years old, has already advanced to the Martial Saint realm. This achievement is extremely rare, even in the entire Lingyue Kingdom.

What's even more astonishing is that he not only possesses profound cultivation but also repeatedly achieves extraordinary feats on the battlefield. Behind almost every victory of the Lingyue Kingdom, one can see his figure charging into battle, thus earning him the title of the youngest war god of the Lingyue Kingdom. Furthermore, he is the first prince in the royal family to receive a title and fiefdom at such a young age.

After Bei Chen Haoyu finished his introduction, he went to the Lingxiu side, where he saw a girl dressed in gorgeous clothes, whose cultivation level was only at the Spirit King level, who introduced herself arrogantly.

"Su Yuwei, daughter of the Su family, the wealthiest merchant family in Lingyue Kingdom." Her voice carried an undeniable confidence and pride, clearly indicating that her prestigious background gave her an edge.

Subsequently, the introductions of others were more concise and direct.

Shangguan Yunqing

Baiyunxuan

Lu Xinglan

Finally, Lu Lingxi Yao's voice rang out softly, just like everyone else's. She simply stated her name, "Lu Lingxi Yao."

After everyone had introduced themselves, Bei Chenxuan slowly stood up from his seat. His gaze swept over the ten girls and boys in front of him, his eyes full of anticipation.

"The Five Nations Competition is not only a grand review of the strength of the five nations, but also a display of the spirit of our younger generation. As representatives of Lingyue Kingdom, you carry the glory and hope of the nation on your shoulders. Please remember that no matter how strong the opponent is, as long as we go all out, nothing is impossible. Whether you win or lose in the end, Lingyue Kingdom will be proud of you!"

Then, Bei Chenxuan changed the subject and announced an important decision.

"The venue for this competition is in the Land of No Hope. Therefore, I have decided to appoint Bei Chen Haoyu as the captain. I believe he will be able to lead the team to victory."

After everything was explained, everyone's fighting spirit was ignited, and they were also full of anticipation for the upcoming journey.

There are still two days until the day we gather and depart for the Land of No Hope. Although the competition is still more than half a month away, an unwritten rule has already been formed among the five countries—they must arrive in advance for each competition. This is to firstly, to inspect the competition venue and familiarize themselves with the environment, and secondly, to secretly observe the strength and trends of the other four countries in order to formulate more precise tactical strategies and make full preparations for the upcoming fierce competition.