From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

The golden light gradually faded, and the space returned to calm, but a suffocating tension permeated the air.

The mysterious figure drew closer, shrouded in mist, its face obscured, except for a pair of eyes that gleamed with an eerie light, like a gaze from the abyss, sending chills down one's spine.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan unconsciously moved closer to each other, and they could both feel the slight dampness in each other's palms.

The figure exuded an aura so powerful it was suffocating, like a towering mountain pressing down on you, making it hard to breathe.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze, eerily silent, with only the faint breathing of the two people echoing in the space.

Bi Yao gripped the weapon tightly, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force, her heart pounding like a drum in her ears.

Jiang Ruiyuan took a deep breath, his eyes blazing as he stared intently at the figure, ready to fight at any moment.

"That's interesting," Bi Yao said in a low voice, her tone carrying a hint of excitement and a barely perceptible tension.

She licked her lips, like a leopard that had caught the scent of its prey, poised to pounce.

Jiang Ruiyuan gently held Bi Yao's hand, the warm touch coming from her fingertips, as if an electric current flowed through his body, dispelling the unease in his heart.

Bi Yao felt the warmth of his hand, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and her tense nerves relaxed a little.

Their eyes met, and without a word, trust and reliance were evident in each other's gaze.

A slight blush rose on Bi Yao's face, making her look exceptionally beautiful in the golden light.

Jiang Ruiyuan felt the softness in his palm, and his heart fluttered. He tightened his grip on her hand, as if making a silent promise: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." His eyes were firm yet gentle, as if saying that no matter what happened, he would protect her.

The figure finally stopped a few meters in front of them. The mist gradually dissipated, revealing...

"Long time no see..." A deep voice broke the silence of the space.

Before she could finish speaking, a gust of wind suddenly swept in, as fast as lightning, heading straight for Bi Yao's face.

The attack carried an intense sense of oppression, as if it were about to tear space apart, leaving no room for escape.

"Holy crap, a sneak attack? You can't take this!" Bi Yao exclaimed, leaning back instantly to narrowly avoid the invisible attack.

She felt a gust of wind brush against her cheek, causing a slight stinging sensation, and her heart skipped a beat.

Jiang Ruiyuan reacted quickly, stepping in front of Bi Yao and crossing his arms to block the next wave of attacks.

With a muffled thud, Jiang Ruiyuan felt a jolt in his chest, as if he had been hit by a speeding train, and his feet dug two deep furrows in the ground.

He groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating that the attack had taken its toll on him.

This mysterious figure's attack methods are extremely bizarre, invisible and intangible, making it impossible to defend against, and its power is ridiculously strong.

Bi Yao looked at Jiang Ruiyuan's furrowed brows and the blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, and her heart tightened as worry surged like a tide.

"That sixth brother is really ruthless!"

"Don't worry, I'm fine." Jiang Ruiyuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his gaze still firm.

He took a deep breath, preparing for the next offensive.

However, just as the mysterious figure launched another attack, Bi Yao keenly noticed the pattern in it.

"No, his attack seems to have a pattern!" she whispered to Jiang Ruiyuan.

With a light touch of her toes, she moved like a ghost through the gaps in the attacks, as nimble as a butterfly in flight.

"Heh, that's all?" Bi Yao gracefully sidestepped the attack, and at the same time delivered a backhand chop to the mysterious figure's chest.

With a "smack," it seemed as if something hard had been hit.

"Hmm?" The mysterious figure exclaimed in surprise, clearly not expecting that Bi Yao could see through his attack, let alone that she could counterattack.

He took a small step back, seemingly in some pain.

"Yaoyao, you're amazing!" Jiang Ruiyuan smiled with satisfaction as he looked at Bi Yao's agile figure.

"Next, I'll have to play with you properly..." the mysterious figure said in a low voice, with a hint of coldness and excitement in it.

He stretched out his hand, and an even more powerful energy began to gather in his palm.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with seriousness.

"Is this the end of the warm-up? Interesting!" Bi Yao said with a light laugh, her tone carrying a hint of excitement and challenge.

The mysterious figure didn't speak, but simply raised its hand in a provocative gesture.

The air around the mysterious figure began to swirl rapidly, forming visible energy vortexes that emitted a piercing whistling sound, as if an ancient ferocious beast was about to break free of its cage.

He launched another attack, this time even more swift and powerful, as if to tear the space apart completely.

"Holy crap, is this sixth brother cheating?" Bi Yao exclaimed in a low voice, but she didn't dare to relax her movements at all.

She moved with lightning speed, weaving through the gaps in the attacks like a golden lightning bolt. Her weapon flashed, leaving afterimages as she coordinated with Jiang Ruiyuan's frontal defense. The two worked together seamlessly, as if they had practiced countless times.

Jiang Ruiyuan roared, and a powerful aura erupted from his body. He clenched his fists, each punch carrying the power to split mountains and shatter rocks, forcefully intercepting the mysterious figure's attack.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" Each impact was like a thunderclap, shaking the ground slightly.

He stood like an impregnable fortress, firmly blocking Bi Yao's path.

Bi Yao, like a nimble cheetah, under Jiang Ruiyuan's cover, kept searching for the mysterious figure's weaknesses.

The weapon in her hand was sometimes as cunning as a venomous snake, and sometimes as fierce as a whirlwind. Each attack went straight for the vital points, making the mysterious figure feel somewhat troubled.

"Wow! Their teamwork is amazing!" an onlooker exclaimed in amazement at the two's seamless coordination.

The mysterious figure was overwhelmed by the combined attacks of the two and began to look somewhat disheveled.

His figure swayed uncertainly amidst the turbulent energy currents, and the mist surrounding him began to thin.

He let out a roar of resentment, and the energy within him became even more violent, like a bomb about to explode.

"Heh, is that all? Looks like you're nothing special!" Bi Yao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.

She licked her lips, as if she could already see the dawn of victory.

However, just when they thought victory was in their grasp, the mysterious figure suddenly unleashed an even more powerful energy. His figure vanished from his spot in an instant, and the next second, he appeared behind Jiang Ruiyuan like a ghost, striking him heavily on the back with a palm.

"Pfft!" Jiang Ruiyuan spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying out like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground.

His face turned ashen instantly, bloodstains remained at the corner of his mouth, and his body trembled slightly, clearly indicating that he had been seriously injured.

"Jiang Ruiyuan!" Bi Yao exclaimed in surprise. Her smile froze on her face, and the anger in her heart erupted like a volcano.

She rushed to Jiang Ruiyuan's side, helped his weak body up, and felt as if her heart was being torn apart by his pain.

"Are you alright?" Her voice trembled slightly.

"Cough cough, I'm fine, be careful..." Jiang Ruiyuan said weakly, his voice was very soft but full of worry.

"Damn it!" Bi Yao roared, her eyes gradually turning blood red, a powerful force erupting from her body, and the surrounding air becoming scorching hot.

She felt as if her body had been awakened by some force, and she was filled with explosive power.

The mysterious figure was slightly taken aback when he saw Bi Yao's change. He sensed the powerful aura emanating from Bi Yao and a feeling of danger arose spontaneously.

A slight, sinister smile appeared on his lips.

"Heh, it seems it's time to end this game..."

Bi Yao slowly stood up, feeling the power surging within her body. Her eyes were cold as she stared at the mysterious figure, a faint golden light emanating from her.

The mysterious figure raised its hand again, and an even more powerful energy began to gather in its palm. A strong sense of oppression instantly enveloped the space...