From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The figure slowly rose and finally stopped in mid-air. The black mist surrounding it gradually dissipated, revealing a tall and mighty figure.

He wore ancient armor, held a huge battle axe, and exuded an ancient and powerful aura, as if he were a war god who had walked out of ancient times.

His eyes were deep-set and his gaze was piercing, as if he could see through everything, carrying a suffocating sense of oppression that sent chills down one's spine.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an watched this ancient powerhouse with nervous anticipation, their hearts filled with unease.

The surrounding space was shrouded in this ancient and powerful aura, becoming even darker, as if even the air had solidified.

"Who has disturbed my slumber?" A deep, hoarse voice rang out again, tinged with anger, as if a demon king from hell was roaring.

“Senior, we had no intention of offending you…” Xu Lin’an bowed and tried to explain.

But the ancient powerhouse ignored him completely, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes: "Anyone who disturbs my slumber must die!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he swung his battle axe down suddenly, and a huge energy wave, as if splitting the heavens and earth, rushed towards Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an.

This energy was incredibly powerful, as if it were about to tear the entire space apart.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an's expressions changed drastically, and they hurriedly activated their inner energy to resist.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the energy wave struck Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an's defenses.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an felt an overwhelming force strike them, and their bodies flew backward like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily to the ground, spitting out blood.

The surrounding space was thrown into chaos by this powerful energy; the earth trembled, and mountains collapsed, as if the end of the world had arrived.

Yan Ruyu struggled to her feet, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and looked at the ancient powerhouse.

"That's all?" The ancient powerhouse sneered disdainfully and raised his battle axe once more.

Xu Lin'an also stood up, his face pale, but there was no fear in his eyes, only a resolute look.

He gripped the folding fan tightly in his hand, his palms sweating.

“Wait a minute…” Xu Lin’an suddenly spoke up.

The ancient powerhouse stopped what he was doing and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

Xu Lin'an took a deep breath, a strange light flashing in his eyes...

A sudden inspiration struck Xu Lin'an, reminding him of the "Time Freeze" skill that had been gathering dust in his system inventory!

He curled his lips into a wicked smile, as if a plan had come to mind.

This was a treasure he had painstakingly accumulated points to redeem, and he was reluctant to use it unless absolutely necessary.

But now, we can't do without it!

"System, activate time freeze!" Xu Lin'an silently chanted in his mind.

In an instant, a dazzling white light burst forth from his body, as blinding as the rising sun.

The light spread rapidly, enveloping everything around it.

The ancient powerhouse's previously disdainful expression froze instantly, his battle axe hovering in mid-air, as if time had been paused.

Yan Ruyu was taken aback by this sudden turn of events, but then she understood Xu Lin'an's intention.

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Feeling the energy emanating from Yan Ruyu, Xu Lin'an felt a warm current surge in his heart.

He turned his head slightly and gave her a grateful look.

The unspoken understanding between the two seemed to transform into an invisible force at this moment, making the originally desolate space seem to have gained a bit of vitality.

The land, which had been ravaged and devastated, seemed to sense this power; the cracks began to heal slowly, and the broken branches regained their greenness.

Taking advantage of the moment when time seemed to stand still, Xu Lin'an quickly adjusted his breathing, preparing for his next counterattack.

The folding fan in his hand shimmered with light, and a powerful energy was gathering.

The ancient powerhouse remained frozen in place, like a statue, but the astonishment in his eyes was clearly visible...

“This… how is this possible…” he murmured silently, but no one could hear him.

Under the powerful force that freezes time, everything seems to have been paused.

However, just as Xu Lin'an was about to retaliate, the surrounding scenery suddenly distorted like a shattered mirror.

The originally gloomy sky instantly became crystal clear, with sunshine and birdsong filling the air.

The place where they were was transformed into a peaceful and idyllic paradise, with rolling mountains in the distance and crystal-clear streams nearby.

The air was filled with the alluring fragrance of flowers and the melodious chirping of birds; everything was so beautiful that it was intoxicating.

"What... what's going on?" Yan Ruyu looked at the sudden change in front of her, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion.

She subconsciously reached out to touch the delicate, vibrant flower, but her fingertips seemed to touch a thin barrier.

Xu Lin'an frowned. He looked around and felt as if he were in a fantasy world.

Although the scene before him was beautiful, a strange unease rose in his heart, as if he were in a gentle paradise, but in reality, he was in danger at every turn.

Just as they were stunned, the scenery around them changed again.

The once calm stream turned into a raging sea, the clear sky instantly became covered with dark clouds, the wind howled, lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the entire space seemed to be about to collapse.

Within the illusion, danger lurks everywhere, and it's difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

Yan Ruyu, as expected of a transmigrated heroine, quickly broke free from her confusion.

She sneered, a sharp glint in her eyes, and a mocking smile played on her lips: "A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your meager skills before an expert!"

She quickly mobilized her inner energy, formed hand seals, and golden rays of light emanated from her body, instantly tearing apart the surrounding illusion.

The once turbulent sea instantly transformed into a calm lake; the overcast sky also cleared up again.

The ancient powerhouse's lingering spirit cried out in disbelief, "How is this possible?!" His previously contemptuous expression froze instantly.

Just as he was in shock, Yan Ruyu shouted, and a powerful energy burst forth from her body.

This energy, like a violent storm, rushed directly towards the remnants of the ancient powerhouse.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the remnant spirit of the ancient powerhouse was struck by this powerful energy, and his body was instantly sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground.

His originally solid body also became somewhat illusory.

However, just when Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an thought victory was in sight, the remnant of the ancient powerhouse suddenly burst into wild laughter.

"Hahahaha..." His laughter was sinister and terrifying, sending chills down everyone's spine. "You think this is the end? How naive!"

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an's hearts sank to the bottom, and an ominous premonition surged into their hearts.

The surrounding space became oppressive again, like the calm before a storm, making people feel even more uneasy.

The ancient powerhouse's wistful smile suddenly froze, his eyes turning incredibly cold, and an even more powerful force was brewing within him...

"Feel despair, you ants..." His voice was low and hoarse, full of threat.