From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The red light struck Yan Ruyu like lightning. She groaned and staggered back a few steps.

Xu Lin'an reacted quickly, catching her in his arms. "Are you alright?"

Yan Ruyu shook her head. "I'm fine, it's just that this formation... is more complicated than we imagined."

The enormous, mysterious formation emitted a faint glow, like a lurking beast that could unleash destructive power at any moment.

The lines of the formation are intricate and flickering, as if they hold endless secrets.

Powerful energy fluctuations emanated from the formation, causing the surrounding space to distort slightly.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an approached the formation with solemn expressions, carefully observing every detail, afraid of missing any clues.

A tense atmosphere filled the air, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.

“This formation… seems to use human essence as its energy source.” Yan Ruyu pointed to the black crystal ball in the center of the formation and said, “Look, there seems to be something sealed inside that crystal ball.”

Xu Lin'an nodded. "I have the same feeling, but I don't know what is being sealed that requires such a powerful formation to suppress it."

Just as they were talking, the formation suddenly changed.

The previously shimmering lines suddenly became even brighter, and a powerful energy wave swept out, violently distorting the surrounding space.

Immediately afterwards, countless phantoms emerged from the formation, each with a different shape and a ferocious, terrifying appearance.

These phantoms, like arrows released from a bow, pounced towards Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an, carrying a sharp killing intent.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an dared not be negligent and quickly brandished their weapons to defend against the phantom's attacks.

In an instant, the altar was filled with the glint of swords and the surge of energy. The surrounding trees were affected by the energy waves and fell down one after another, making crackling sounds.

While dodging the attacks of the phantoms, Yan Ruyu tried to observe the changes in the formation, attempting to find a way to break it.

However, these phantoms were numerous and attacked fiercely, making it difficult for her to concentrate.

The surrounding environment became even more chaotic due to the appearance of the phantom, with flashing lights and howling winds everywhere, making it dazzling.

"Yu'er, be careful!" Xu Lin'an suddenly shouted, pulling Yan Ruyu behind him to block an approaching phantom.

"Lin'an!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed in surprise as she saw Xu Lin'an's sleeve being torn by a phantom, revealing a bloodstain.

Xu Lin'an shook his head. "I'm fine, it's just..." He suddenly paused, his gaze fixed on the black crystal ball in the center of the formation. "This formation... seems to be absorbing our power..."

"What?!" Yan Ruyu's expression changed. "Could it be..."

Before she could finish speaking, she felt a powerful suction force emanating from the formation...

"not good!"

Yan Ruyu felt a strong suction pulling her toward the center of the formation, the wind whistling in her ears, and everything in front of her became blurry.

At the critical moment, a strong arm tightly wrapped around her waist, pulling her out of the suction force.

"Hold on tight!" Xu Lin'an's voice rang in my ears, steady and powerful.

His aura suddenly changed; the once gentle and refined young master was now like a drawn sword, its sharpness fully revealed.

He brandished his longsword, unleashing a torrent of sword energy that shattered the illusions, turning them into starlight that dissipated into the air.

"As expected of the male lead, his combat power is simply off the charts!" Yan Ruyu thought to herself, while reminding him, "Lin'an, the array's core is below the crystal ball. Look at the patterns there; they're different from the rest!"

Xu Lin'an's gaze sharpened, and sure enough, he saw a complex pattern beneath the crystal ball, shimmering with an eerie light.

"Good eye, Yu'er!" He glanced at Yan Ruyu with admiration, then his figure flickered, darting among the phantoms like a ghost, heading straight for the center of the formation.

The sword flashed, and the pattern at the core of the formation was accurately struck, producing a crisp sound.

As the core of the formation was broken, the surrounding illusions vanished instantly, and the light of the formation gradually dimmed.

The powerful suction disappeared, and Yan Ruyu felt her body lighten as she landed steadily on the ground.

"We did it!" Yan Ruyu excitedly rushed towards Xu Lin'an and hugged him tightly.

"Lin'an, thank you!" Her voice was choked with emotion; the danger she had just faced still lingered in her mind.

Xu Lin'an gently stroked her hair. "Silly girl, don't thank me. Protecting you is what I should do." He looked down at the beauty in his arms, his eyes full of tenderness.

The air around us seemed to have become sweeter, and even the breeze carried a gentle scent.

Suddenly, Xu Lin'an's gaze sharpened as he looked at the crystal ball at the center of the formation. "Yu'er, look..." A crack had appeared on the originally black surface of the crystal ball, and a strange red light seeped out from the crack...

 Breaking the Formation and Unleashing the Curse, Returning in Glory

 Chapter 150

The massive formation finally broke through its last barrier with a precise strike from the male protagonist, Xu Lin'an.

The light from the array instantly became dazzling, as if a giant fireball had exploded in an instant, radiating light and illuminating the entire altar.

After a brief struggle, the phantoms turned into specks of light and dissipated into the air, and the surroundings immediately returned to calm.

A refreshing scent filled the air, as if all the filth had been purified by the light.

"We did it!" Yan Ruyu excitedly rushed towards Xu Lin'an and hugged him tightly.

Her voice was slightly choked, but more than that, it conveyed a sense of relief and joy.

As she felt the curse within her body gradually dissipate, she felt an unprecedented vitality flowing through her body, as if she had been reborn.

She patted Xu Lin'an's back forcefully, shouting, "Lin'an, thank you! I'm finally free!"

Xu Lin'an gently stroked her hair, his eyes sparkling with tenderness: "Silly girl, don't thank me. Protecting you is what I should do." His voice was deep and strong, full of affection.

The two embraced and wept, as if everything around them had disappeared, leaving only their presence.

At that moment, their hearts were tightly linked together, as if the whole world made way for them.

 Returning home, celebrating with glory

The day after the formation was broken, Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an returned to their hometown.

Their heroic deeds quickly spread throughout the region, and people spontaneously held a grand celebration for them.

The celebration was packed with people, filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and dazzling fireworks, immersing the entire village in a festive atmosphere.

The villagers, dressed in their festive best, cheered with joy.

The children, holding colorful balloons and garlands, surrounded the male and female protagonists.

The older generation looked on with admiration, giving a thumbs-up: "These are our heroes, they are truly amazing!" The younger generation shouted: "Miss Yan and Young Master Xu, you are our pride!"

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an stood on the high platform, surrounded by enthusiastic villagers.

The two looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with happiness and contentment.

Yan Ruyu's face radiated confidence, and her voice was clear and melodious: "Thank you everyone. We were just doing what we should do. In the future, we will continue to protect this land and bring peace and happiness to everyone."

A wave of applause erupted from the crowd, bringing the celebration to a climax.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a strange light suddenly appeared in the sky.

The light, like a giant crack, descended from the sky, dazzling and glaring, as if foreshadowing a new crisis.

The male and female protagonists showed expressions of surprise and wariness as they both looked at the light.

The clamor at the celebration abruptly ceased, and everyone held their breath, awaiting the unknown challenges ahead.

Xu Lin'an gripped Yan Ruyu's hand tightly and said firmly, "Yu'er, we're about to embark on a new adventure."

Yan Ruyu nodded, her eyes shining with determination. The two looked up at the strange light in the sky, their hearts filled with boundless anticipation for the future.