From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The phoenix blood did not suppress the puppet leader; instead, it acted like a powerful drug, completely unleashing the latent, violent power within it.

The runes shone brightly, like a giant crimson net, enveloping the puppet leader and radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.

It was surrounded by black mist, like a demon from hell, ready to devour all living beings.

Yan Ruyu felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to the top of her head, as if an invisible hand was choking her, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

Xu Lin'an's expression was more serious than ever before, and his deep eyes gleamed with unwavering determination.

He gripped the sword tightly, the blade emitting a clear hum, as if responding to its master's fighting spirit.

The surrounding air became thick and oppressive, and the power of darkness surged in like a tide, enveloping them as if to drag them into an endless abyss.

"It seems we underestimated this thing," Xu Lin'an said in a deep voice, his tone tinged with seriousness.

"What do we do now?" Yan Ruyu suppressed her fear and tried her best to remain calm.

The puppet leader let out a deafening roar, and his massive arm swung down, causing the entire space to tremble.

The black mist swept in like a giant wave, carrying an aura of destruction.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an felt a powerful force rushing towards them, as if it would crush them into dust.

They struggled with all their might to resist this powerful force, their bodies swaying precariously, as if they would be swallowed up at any moment.

Under the powerful attack energy, the surrounding stone pillars and walls collapsed and shattered, and the entire space seemed to have become a giant meat grinder, ready to tear them to pieces at any moment.

"This can't go on!" Yan Ruyu gritted her teeth, feeling her strength rapidly draining away.

Xu Lin'an's face also turned pale, but there was no fear in his eyes, instead, a burning fighting spirit.

"Yu'er, hold on tight to me!" he shouted, pulling Yan Ruyu into his arms...

Xu Lin'an embraced Yan Ruyu tightly, their four palms touching, and a strange warmth instantly flowed between them.

Golden light burst forth from the point where the two met, like a rising sun, instantly illuminating the entire dark space.

The light grew brighter and brighter, eventually transforming into a dazzling pillar of light that shot straight into the sky and slammed into the puppet leader.

"Holy crap! What's going on?!" The puppet leader seemed to have been hit by a huge shock. His fierce expression instantly turned into one of bewilderment, and his huge body couldn't help but retreat backward.

The black mist surrounding it dissipated rapidly, like ice and snow scorched by the blazing sun, revealing its original ugly appearance.

The light dissipated and the space returned to calm.

The surrounding stone pillars and walls still seemed to tremble slightly, as if they were still shaken by the powerful force that had just been there.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an remained tightly embraced, their eyes locked.

Yan Ruyu's eyes sparkled with a crystalline light, like the most dazzling stars in the night sky.

"Thank you, Lin'an."

Xu Lin'an gently stroked Yan Ruyu's hair, his deep eyes filled with tenderness.

"Fool, there's no need for thanks between us."

The air around them seemed to sweeten, as if infected by their love.

Just then, a golden light flashed, and an ancient scroll and a glittering treasure chest appeared out of thin air in front of them.

The scroll exuded an ancient and mysterious aura, while the treasure chest radiated an alluring light.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an both looked at the scroll and the treasure chest at the same time.

"This..." Yan Ruyu was about to speak when suddenly, the scroll unfolded automatically, revealing a line of ancient characters.

"The secret of the Celestial Pivot is about to be revealed..."

Golden light pierced the darkness like a sharp sword. Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an joined hands, like a pair of war gods, and launched a final fierce attack on the puppet leader.

They were agile and their moves were fierce; every strike contained overwhelming power.

Despite the puppet leader's best efforts to resist, and the surging black mist, it was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, utterly unable to halt the unstoppable golden torrent.

"666, that was an absolutely amazing play!" The little sprite in the system space excitedly waved its little fist, as if it were actually there experiencing the intensity of the battle.

The puppet leader let out a shrill roar, its massive body began to tremble violently, and the black mist gradually dissipated, revealing its original ugly face.

The space around it also shimmered with dazzling light due to this powerful energy, as brilliant as the starry sea.

"That's it? I thought it was something special, but it's nothing special!" Yan Ruyu raised an eyebrow, a confident smile playing on her lips.

With a deafening roar, the puppet leader collapsed, turning into dust and disappearing completely from the world.

The light of victory shone on Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an. They looked at each other and smiled, their eyes filled with joy and pride.

As the dust settled, the ancient scroll slowly unfurled, revealing a profound secret hidden within—a prophecy concerning the fate of the world.

The treasure chest opened, revealing itself to be filled with rare and precious items, radiating an alluring glow.

"Wow, this reward is incredibly generous!" The little sprite in the system space had its eyes shining and was practically drooling.

As Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an looked at the prophecy on the scroll, their smiles gradually faded, replaced by solemnity and worry.

"The secret of the Heavenly Pivot... what exactly is it?" Yan Ruyu murmured to herself, her brows furrowed.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and a mysterious and ancient aura permeated the air.

The text on the scroll shimmered with an eerie light, as if telling an ancient and mysterious story.

Space began to distort and deform, becoming illusory and ethereal.

"Yu'er, be careful!" Xu Lin'an suddenly shielded Yan Ruyu behind him, watching the surrounding changes warily.

The ancient scrolls suddenly shone brightly, and a powerful force enveloped them...