From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

The joy of victory vanished instantly, like a burst bubble.

Instead, they felt a suffocating sense of oppression, as if an invisible hand was gripping their throats.

"What the hell?!" Bi Yao exclaimed, her relaxed expression vanishing, a sharp glint flashing in her almond-shaped eyes.

She gripped the lightsaber tightly, her fingertips turning slightly white, her body tense like a fully drawn bow, ready to fight at any moment.

Jiang Ruiyuan frowned, his deep gaze fixed on the direction from which the roar came. His thin lips were pressed together, and his jawline was taut, like a volcano about to erupt.

"I'll go take a look," he said in a deep voice, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness.

"Wait!" Bi Yao grabbed his arm, her voice urgent. "Don't be impulsive! What if it's a trap? We know nothing about this thing; it's too dangerous to act rashly!"

Jiang Ruiyuan turned his head, his deep eyes meeting Bi Yao's anxious gaze. The air seemed to freeze, filled with the smell of gunpowder.

He understood Bi Yao's concerns, but as a soldier, he had a responsibility to investigate potential threats and protect his comrades.

“Yaoyao,” Jiang Ruiyuan’s tone softened, tinged with a hint of helplessness, “I know you’re worried, but we can’t just wait passively forever. We have to take the initiative to seize control. Besides, if they really are the enemy, we’ll have to face them sooner or later.”

Bi Yao bit her lower lip, her heart filled with conflict.

Jiang Ruiyuan was right, but her intuition told her that this enemy was extraordinary, and a slight mistake could lead to utter ruin.

“But…” Bi Yao wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Jiang Ruiyuan.

"Trust me." Jiang Ruiyuan's eyes were full of determination and confidence as he gently patted Bi Yao's hand. "I'll be careful."

The two remained silent for a moment, the surrounding air seemingly frozen, with only the faint roars, like a death knell, constantly pounding on their eardrums.

Bi Yao took a deep breath and finally nodded.

"Okay, but you have to promise me you'll be careful and come back immediately if anything goes wrong!"

"It's a deal." Jiang Ruiyuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a reassuring smile.

He turned around, preparing to walk in the direction from which the roar came, but was suddenly pulled back by Bi Yao again.

"Wait!" Bi Yao's expression turned extremely serious. "I think... I sensed something..." Bi Yao's expression turned extremely serious in an instant. She closed her eyes tightly, her whole body tensed up, as if she was having a fierce battle with some invisible force.

A faint purple glow emanated from her skin, a glow that stood out starkly in the darkness, like the brightest star in the night sky.

A mysterious power permeated the air, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop slightly, sending chills down one's spine.

Jiang Ruiyuan was startled by this sudden change. He stared at Bi Yao, whose special physique displayed amazing abilities at this critical moment. She seemed to be able to sense everything around her, and even accurately grasp the location and number of enemies.

"Yaoyao, what did you sense?" Jiang Ruiyuan's voice carried a hint of tension, but even more so, it showed his trust in Bi Yao.

Bi Yao slowly opened her eyes, her gaze now filled with determination.

She nodded slightly and said, "I know where the enemy is. About five hundred meters ahead, there is a sizable group of shadow creatures gathering."

Jiang Ruiyuan nodded. "Okay, we'll go right away. This time, we'll show them what we're capable of." His words were full of determination and confidence, as if he could already foresee the dawn of victory.

The two regained their understanding. Jiang Ruiyuan gripped his superpowered sword tightly, while Bi Yao swung her lightsaber a few times, preparing for the upcoming battle.

They moved swiftly and steadily in the direction Bi Yao had sensed, their steps firm and rapid.

However, before they could go far, a dark shadow surged in from all directions like a tide, blotting out the sky.

The number of these shadow creatures far exceeded their expectations, each radiating a cold light, like death itself lurking in the darkness, waiting for its chance to strike.

"They're here!" Jiang Ruiyuan roared, quickly wielding his supernatural sword and unleashing a powerful light that repelled the first shadow creatures that lunged at him.

Bi Yao was not to be outdone; her lightsaber gleamed with purple light as she precisely slashed at every approaching enemy.

The shadow creatures attacked with incredible speed, and Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan were overwhelmed by their combined assault.

Like wave after wave, they relentlessly assaulted the two men's defenses, each contact producing a piercing metallic clang that sent chills down their spines.

Nevertheless, their resolve only grew stronger.

Bi Yao swung her sword faster and faster. Her special physique allowed her to gradually gain the upper hand in the battle, and each attack completely annihilated the shadow creature.

Jiang Ruiyuan followed closely behind, continuously unleashing new supernatural abilities to force the enemy back.

Just as they were about to be overwhelmed by the tide of shadow creatures, Bi Yao suddenly...

"Watch this!" Jiang Ruiyuan's lips curled slightly as he heard the roar, a new enemy suddenly appearing.

"Wait!" Bi Yao's expression turned extremely serious. "I think... I sensed something..."

Bi Yao's expression turned extremely solemn in an instant. She closed her eyes tightly and her whole body tensed up, as if she were engaged in a fierce battle with some invisible force.

A faint purple glow emanated from her skin, a glow that stood out starkly in the darkness, like the brightest star in the night sky.

A mysterious power permeated the air, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop slightly, sending chills down one's spine.

Just as they were about to be overwhelmed by the tide of shadow creatures, Jiang Ruiyuan suddenly shouted, "Watch this!"

He raised his hands high, and an unprecedentedly powerful force gathered in his hands, like a dazzling star exploding in the night sky.

A burst of light emanated from the area, and a powerful energy wave instantly spread out, engulfing the surrounding shadow creatures and turning them to ashes.

The light was so intense that Bi Yao almost squinted, but her heart was filled with excitement and pride.

"Ruiyuan, you're amazing!" Bi Yao cheered excitedly, her voice echoing in the light like a victory horn.

She brandished her lightsaber, slashing at the last few surviving shadow creatures, a victorious smile spreading across her face.

After the battle, Jiang Ruiyuan gently stroked Bi Yao's hair, while Bi Yao nestled in his arms. Their breathing gradually calmed down, and the surrounding air became warm because of their affection, as if even the night breeze had become gentle.

"Thank you, Ruiyuan," Bi Yao said softly, her voice tinged with emotion, her eyes filled with trust and love.

Jiang Ruiyuan smiled slightly, gently hugged her back, and whispered, "We are together. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I will protect you."

However, in this tender moment, a powerful force suddenly surged from the ground, as if to devour them.

Their smiles froze instantly.

"What is this?" Bi Yao asked in a low voice, her voice tinged with unease.