From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

The cheers of victory gradually faded away, and an unusual stillness filled the air, like the calm before a storm, so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan stood side by side, their originally relaxed expressions replaced by vigilance.

Their eyes were sharp as they scanned their surroundings, trying to catch any sign of anything unusual.

An unknown aura permeated the air, like an invisible net, tightly enveloping them.

Bi Yao's hand unconsciously went to the dagger at her waist, her fingertips lightly touching the cold metal, bringing a sense of reassurance.

Jiang Ruiyuan gripped the longsword tightly, its blade reflecting a cold, eerie light, as if ready to be drawn at any moment.

They exchanged a glance, and everything was understood without a word.

“Let’s go.” Bi Yao broke the silence first, her tone firm and decisive.

They walked with steady steps toward that unknown territory.

Every step felt like walking on a knife's edge, cautious yet resolute with a do-or-die attitude.

The scene before them suddenly changed; it was as if they had passed through a thin membrane and entered a completely unfamiliar space.

The lighting here was dim and eerie, and a strange fragrance filled the air, making one feel dizzy.

The ground beneath my feet was no longer solid, but a soft moss that felt like walking on cotton, giving me a strange sense of unease.

Bi Yao was extremely cautious with every step she took, constantly scanning her surroundings, trying to find some clues.

Jiang Ruiyuan, like a guardian deity, kept a close watch on the surroundings, his long sword always in a vigilant position.

"The rules here... seem different from those outside," Bi Yao said softly, her tone tinged with doubt.

Jiang Ruiyuan nodded in agreement.

They tried to use their special abilities, but found that they were severely restricted here, as if they were being suppressed by some kind of force.

An unprecedented sense of confusion welled up in their hearts. They were like travelers who had wandered into a maze, unable to find their way or see the exit.

"Watch out!" Jiang Ruiyuan suddenly shouted, grabbing Bi Yao and pulling her behind him.

Before Bi Yao could react to what was happening, she heard a "crack" sound, and the soft moss beneath her feet suddenly split open, revealing a bottomless trap...

"It seems that this place is more dangerous than we imagined."

Bi Yao suddenly felt her feet sink and she fell uncontrollably downwards.

Terror spread across her face, her pupils contracted sharply, reflecting the ever-receding cave entrance.

The wind whistled in my ears, and the world seemed to spin around me.

She instinctively reached out, trying to grasp something, but only grasped emptiness.

"Yao Yao!" Jiang Ruiyuan's exclamation came from above, filled with heart-wrenching anxiety.

"Bang!" Bi Yao fell heavily to the ground, a sharp pain coming from her ankle, as if her bones were about to shatter.

She gritted her teeth, trying hard not to let out a groan.

The bottom of the trap was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face, and it was filled with a damp, rotten smell.

"Yaoyao! How are you?" Jiang Ruiyuan's voice trembled as it echoed above the trap.

Bi Yao took a deep breath, enduring the pain, and tried to make her voice sound calm: "I'm fine, it's just... I think I twisted my ankle."

"Hold on! I'll be right down!" Jiang Ruiyuan's voice was full of determination.

Bi Yao looked up at the faint light above; it was the exit from the trap, and also the place of hope.

She knew that Jiang Ruiyuan would definitely rescue her.

A short while later, Jiang Ruiyuan slid down the rope. He immediately checked Bi Yao's injuries and his eyes reddened with heartache.

"Does it hurt?"

Bi Yao shook her head and forced a smile: "It's nothing, a small matter, I can handle it."

Jiang Ruiyuan carefully examined the trap's structure and observed the surrounding environment, his brow furrowed as he fell into deep thought.

He discovered that these traps did not appear completely randomly, but rather followed certain patterns.

The trap's trigger mechanism is related to the surrounding plants and light; as long as you avoid specific areas, you can pass through safely.

"I know what to do." Jiang Ruiyuan carried Bi Yao on his back, carefully avoiding the traps, and walked forward step by step.

Bi Yao lay on Jiang Ruiyuan's back, looking at his profile.

Following the pattern discovered by Jiang Ruiyuan, they successfully avoided all the traps and arrived at a huge stone gate.

Ancient and mysterious runes are carved on the stone gate, emitting a faint golden light.

"It seems this is the exit." Jiang Ruiyuan put Bi Yao down and reached out to touch the runes on the stone door.

Suddenly, the stone door slowly opened with a dull thud.

A powerful surge of energy erupted from within the door, enveloping them...

“Wait…” Bi Yao suddenly grabbed Jiang Ruiyuan’s arm, her eyes warily fixed on the stone gate.

Inside the stone gate, instead of the expected smooth path, lay a deep darkness, like the gaping maw of a giant beast.

A suffocating sense of oppression washed over her, and Bi Yao felt her hair stand on end.

"Roar--"

A deafening roar echoed throughout the space, and a colossal creature slowly emerged from the darkness.

Its body is like a mountain, covered with thick scales that shimmer with a metallic luster.

His scarlet eyes, like two enormous lanterns, emitted a chilling light.

Each time the enormous claws stomped on the ground, the ground trembled slightly.

Protect life!

The onlookers in the distance gasped, their hearts leaping into their throats.

The aura emanating from this guardian creature made even those watching from afar feel breathless, let alone Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan who were facing it directly.

Some people have even begun to pray silently that they will be safe and sound.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan dared not be careless and were on high alert.

Jiang Ruiyuan's longsword hummed, its sword energy crisscrossing, as if it were ready to be drawn at any moment.

Bi Yao took a deep breath and pushed her power to its limit.

The guardian creature roared and slammed its enormous claws down on Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan.

If this attack hits, they will probably be instantly crushed into mincemeat.

At the critical moment, a dazzling light suddenly burst forth from Bi Yao's body.

The light was as dazzling as the midday sun, making it impossible to look directly at it.

At the same time, a powerful energy wave emanated from her, absorbing all the attacks from the guardian creature.

After absorbing the energy of the attack, Bi Yao's aura became even stronger.

Her eyes were sharp, and her hands quickly formed hand seals, converting the absorbed energy into her own power, before she struck the guardian creature with a backhand palm.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, the guardian creature was struck by Bi Yao's attack, its massive body staggering backward, letting out a painful groan.

Several cracks appeared on its scales, revealing the flesh and blood inside.

Jiang Ruiyuan seized the opportunity, swung his sword, and a sharp sword aura sliced ​​through the air, striking the guardian creature's vitals.

The guardian creature let out another mournful cry, its massive body crashing to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

"Impressive!" Jiang Ruiyuan exclaimed, looking at Bi Yao.

Bi Yao smiled slightly, just about to speak, when suddenly, the entire space began to shake violently...

"Wait!" Bi Yao's expression changed, and she grabbed Jiang Ruiyuan's arm. "Something is about to come out!"