From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

The enormous monster let out a deafening roar, its black scales shimmering with an eerie green light, like a demon crawling out of the depths of hell, exuding a chilling aura of death.

The air was filled with a nauseating stench, as if it were made up of countless rotting corpses.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an looked serious, their eyes fixed on the monster, not daring to relax for a moment.

The surrounding space was dyed a strange, eerie green by the green light emanating from the monster, and the shadows of the trees swayed and danced like ghosts, adding to the sinister and terrifying atmosphere.

A gentle breeze swept by, bringing with it a chilling cold that seemed to freeze the air itself.

Suddenly, the monster opened its blood-red maw and let out a sharp roar. An invisible mental shockwave swept over them instantly, striking Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an directly.

This is a completely different attack method from the previous black-robed men. It is not a simple physical attack, but a mental attack that can directly affect people's minds.

"Ugh..." Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an groaned, feeling a splitting headache, as if a sharp knife was violently stirring their brains.

The surrounding space seemed to be distorted and deformed, the originally clear scene became blurry, and sharp, piercing noise filled the ears, driving one almost to madness.

"Oh no! This monster's mental attack is too strong!" Yan Ruyu gritted her teeth, trying to stay awake, but she felt her consciousness gradually blurring, as if she would be swallowed up by this powerful mental force at any moment.

Xu Lin'an was in no better condition; his face was pale, large beads of sweat were seeping from his forehead, and his body was trembling slightly.

But unlike Yan Ruyu, he didn't struggle on. Instead, he took a deep breath, a resolute look flashing in his eyes, and whispered, "Ruyu, hold on tight to me!"

Xu Lin'an suddenly grabbed Yan Ruyu's hand and, without the slightest hesitation, charged towards the monster that exuded a terrifying aura.

His eyes were as firm as a rock, and his steps as resolute as thunder. Without the slightest hesitation or fear, he was like a warrior facing death, charging headlong into the abyss that would devour everything.

"Lin'an!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed in surprise, her heart clenching, and worry instantly filled her delicate face.

She tried to stop him, but his hand held her tightly, and she could only watch helplessly as he charged toward the terrifying monster.

At that moment, she felt her breath stop, as if the whole world consisted only of his resolute back.

The enormous monster seemed to be taken aback by Xu Lin'an's sudden action for a moment. A hint of doubt flashed in its green eyes, as if it was wondering why this tiny human would willingly throw his life away.

Its massive body paused slightly, and its previously poised attack froze for a moment.

It's this very moment!

A glint flashed in Xu Lin'an's eyes. Seizing this fleeting opportunity, he silently recited the incantation and activated the special skill granted to him by the system—"Breaking Through the Void"—the moment he approached the monster.

A golden light flashed across his body, and he pierced through the monster's hard scales like a sharp arrow, disappearing into its body.

The monster's massive body shuddered violently, letting out a shrill roar. Its scales, which had been shimmering with green light, began to tremble violently, as if something was wreaking havoc inside its body.

Strands of golden light emanated from the monster's body, pulsating like a heartbeat, dispelling the surrounding eerie green light and illuminating this gloomy and terrifying space.

The monster struggled in agony, its massive body rolling on the ground, emitting deafening roars as if to vent its excruciating pain.

Its eyes, which had been flashing green, gradually dimmed, replaced by endless fear and despair.

Seeing this, Yan Ruyu finally breathed a sigh of relief, a surprised smile appeared on her face, and her eyes sparkled with admiration.

She knew that Xu Lin'an had succeeded!

With his wisdom and courage, he broke with convention and found a way to defeat this terrifying monster.

"Lin'an..." Yan Ruyu murmured to herself, wanting to rush over, but then stopped, because she saw Xu Lin'an emerge from the monster's body and land steadily on the ground, but...

His expression seemed a little off...

"Ruyu..." Xu Lin'an's voice was weak and hoarse, with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor, "Quick...run..."

When Yan Ruyu saw Xu Lin'an successfully break out of the monster's body, her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down, and a surge of excitement welled up in her heart.

Without thinking, she rushed over and hugged him tightly.

"Lin'an! You're amazing! You scared me to death!" She hugged him tightly, as if she wanted to meld him into her body. Her tone was filled with lingering fear, but also with admiration and love.

Xu Lin'an gently embraced her, patted her back softly, and smiled indulgently.

"Silly girl, I said I would protect you." His voice was weak, but full of strength, as if it could dispel all her fear and anxiety.

The eerie green light that had surrounded them gradually dissipated, replaced by a warm and soft golden light, as if blessing the couple who had endured so many hardships.

The shadows of the trees swayed gently, a light breeze caressed the air, and everything seemed so beautiful and peaceful.

However, this beautiful scene did not last long.

The severely wounded monster let out a shrill roar. Its massive body trembled violently, and its black scales began to shatter inch by inch. A powerful energy wave erupted from its body, sweeping out like a volcanic eruption.

"Oh no! It's going to self-destruct!" Xu Lin'an's expression changed. He hugged Yan Ruyu tightly, protecting her in his arms and using his own body to shield her from the destructive energy impact.

"Lin'an!" Yan Ruyu exclaimed, clutching his clothes tightly, feeling his strong heartbeat, her heart filled with worry and fear.

The surrounding space was violently distorted and deformed, the earth trembled, and mountains and rivers collapsed, as if the end of the world was about to come.

The onlookers gasped and scattered.

Just as this destructive energy was about to devour everything, the monster suddenly vanished, leaving only a symbol shimmering with an eerie light suspended in mid-air.

This symbol has a peculiar shape, resembling a twisted vortex, and exudes an aura of mystery.

Yan Ruyu and Xu Lin'an struggled to their feet, staring at the suddenly appearing symbol. "What is this?" Yan Ruyu murmured to herself, reaching out to touch it, but Xu Lin'an grabbed her arm.

"Be careful, this thing is strange." Xu Lin'an's expression was solemn, his eyes fixed on the symbol, and he felt a vague unease in his heart.

The air around them grew unusually heavy, as if something was silently approaching...

“Lin’an, look…” Yan Ruyu pointed to the area below the symbol, where something seemed to be wriggling…