From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

The phantom was like a demon crawling out of the abyss of hell, towering majestically and blotting out the sky.

It was surrounded by black mist, which pressed down on the air as if it were a physical entity, and emitted a low roar that made people's hearts tremble.

It was a fear that came from the depths of one's soul, as if facing an invincible god.

"Holy crap, is this thing powered by special effects?!" Bi Yao couldn't help but swear. The sense of oppression was absolutely incredible!

She and Jiang Ruiyuan unconsciously took a step back, back to back, and the hairs on their bodies stood on end, as if countless ants were crawling on their skin. The feeling was absolutely terrifying.

The appearance of the two phantoms was like a huge loophole, making the already complicated situation even more difficult.

Before they could react, the phantom's attack came.

It raised its enormous hand, with earth-shattering power, and slammed it down on them.

Wherever that palm passed, space seemed to be torn apart, making a cracking sound, and a huge energy storm was stirred up, making it almost impossible for people to stand.

The runes on the ground were pulverized and turned into dust, raising clouds of smoke and dust.

"Watch out!" Jiang Ruiyuan shouted, his figure as agile as a cheetah, dodging left and right in the energy storm, as if dancing on the tip of a knife, narrowly avoiding the phantom's attack.

His movements were as fast as lightning, unpredictable, and the phantom attacks almost grazed the hem of his clothes, a truly perilous situation.

Bi Yao stood to the side, her eyes sharp, watching Phantom's every move like a sophisticated instrument, analyzing Phantom's weaknesses and searching for an opportunity to counterattack.

She racked her brains, a flurry of thoughts colliding within her, trying to find a breakthrough.

Suddenly, Jiang Ruiyuan paused, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. He raised his hand to wipe it away, his face pale, his voice trembling slightly: "Be careful, its attack... it's too fast..."

Before Bi Yao could respond, she saw Jiang Ruiyuan's body once again enveloped by the phantom's attack, and a strong energy fluctuation impacted her body...

Jiang Ruiyuan flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground with a dull thud.

Blood, like blooming red plum blossoms, gushed from his mouth, staining his chest red—a shocking sight.

His face was as pale as paper, his breathing was rapid and weak, and his brows were furrowed, clearly indicating that he was in great pain.

"Jiang Ruiyuan!" Bi Yao exclaimed in shock, her heart feeling as if it had been gripped tightly by a giant hand, and a heart-wrenching pain instantly spread throughout her body.

She could no longer care about anything else, and rushed to Jiang Ruiyuan's side, her hands trembling as she helped him up.

Seeing his pained expression, Bi Yao felt as if her heart was being torn apart. Anxiety and worry surged up like a tide, almost overwhelming her.

Her eyes were red-rimmed, and her voice was choked with emotion: "How are you? Don't scare me!"

She carefully helped Jiang Ruiyuan up and let him lean against her.

At this moment, Bi Yao was filled with self-blame and anger. She gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and a powerful force surged within her.

She vowed that no matter the cost, she would protect Jiang Ruiyuan and never let him suffer any harm again!

Just then, a strange feeling surged from Bi Yao's body. She felt every cell in her body throbbing excitedly, and the energy within her body erupted like a volcanic eruption.

Her already determined gaze, fueled by worry, became even sharper, and she began to radiate a dazzling light, like a radiant sun that made people afraid to look directly at her.

The light grew stronger and stronger, eventually forming a huge pillar of light that shot straight into the sky, as if it would tear the entire space apart.

The phantom seemed startled by this sudden change. Its arrogant aura dissipated almost instantly, its huge body trembled slightly, its attacks became much slower, and it even showed a hint of panic.

Its originally pitch-black mist had thinned considerably, and its terrifying roar had weakened, like a limp shrimp whose bones had been removed, no longer possessing its former majesty.

Jiang Ruiyuan weakly opened his eyes, looked at the radiant Bi Yao in front of him, and a relieved smile appeared on his lips.

He knew that Bi Yao's power had increased again, which made him feel extremely at ease and proud.

Bi Yao took a deep breath, feeling the surging power within her, and a confident smile appeared on her lips.

She gently placed Jiang Ruiyuan on the ground, slowly stood up, and looked at the phantom with a determined gaze.

The light emanating from her grew brighter and brighter, as if it were about to illuminate the entire world.

She slowly raised her right hand, powerful energy gathering in her palm, and uttered a cold word as she spoke:

"It's time to fight back..."

Bi Yao was surrounded by a dazzling light, like a god descending to earth, with an imposing aura!

She leaped into the air, and the energy ball she condensed in her hand transformed into a dazzling beam of light, striking the phantom's face directly.

"Take this, you brat!"

Seeing this, Jiang Ruiyuan, despite his pain, quickly joined the battle.

His figure was elusive, like a ghost, and the energy blade he wielded carried a sharp killing intent with every swing, targeting the weak points of the illusion.

"Yaoyao, I'm here to help!"

The two worked together seamlessly, launching a relentless barrage of attacks that forced Phantom into a complete retreat, leaving her utterly helpless.

Under the attack of the two, cracks began to appear on its massive body, and the black mist gradually dissipated, revealing its skeleton-like body behind it.

"That's it? I thought it was something special, but it's just a paper tiger!" Bi Yao mocked.

The phantom let out a shrill scream, its massive body collapsed with a crash, turning into dust and disappearing without a trace.

As the phantom disappeared, the surrounding formation began to tremble violently.

Bi Yao's eyes were sharp as she carefully observed the changes in the formation. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she pointed to a certain node in the formation, saying, "Found it! The formation's core is right there!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruiyuan's spirits lifted, and hope rekindled in his eyes.

"Great! Let's break it now!"

The two men rekindled their fighting spirit and launched a full-scale attack on the core of the formation.

Just as the formation was about to be broken, a powerful force suddenly surged out from within it, blasting the two of them away.

"What happened?" Bi Yao exclaimed in surprise.

A chilling voice echoed in the air: "Trying to break my formation? Not so easy!"