From cannon fodder villain to superpowered queen

A golden crack appeared in the sky, from which strange light poured down, like divine light descending to earth, or like a vortex containing immense energy.

Bi Yao and Jiang Ruiyuan looked up at the sky, their eyes reflecting the strange sight, and their breathing slowed down.

"What the hell is this?" Bi Yao muttered to herself, reaching out to touch the light, but Jiang Ruiyuan grabbed her arm.

"Don't touch anything recklessly, be careful, it might be a trap." Jiang Ruiyuan frowned, his tone tinged with worry.

The surrounding crowd stopped in their tracks, looked up at the sky, and began to discuss amongst themselves.

"An auspicious omen! This is an auspicious omen!" an old man exclaimed excitedly, his eyes gleaming with fervent light.

"I don't think so. This light is too eerie. Maybe it's some kind of demon causing trouble!" a young man retorted, his tone tinged with fear.

"Why don't we go and see for ourselves?" Bi Yao's eyes gleamed with excitement as she shook off Jiang Ruiyuan's hand and ran toward the light.

Jiang Ruiyuan shook his head helplessly and had no choice but to follow.

The two raced toward the source of the light, the surrounding scenery rushing past them, the wind whistling past their ears like the low growl of a wild beast.

Soon, they arrived at a swamp.

The swamp was filled with thick miasma, and the air reeked of decay, making people nauseous.

The miasma churned, like a menacing monster, ready to devour everything at any moment.

"Yaoyao, be careful, this miasma is poisonous." Jiang Ruiyuan grabbed Bi Yao, his voice filled with worry.

“I know.” Bi Yao nodded, her eyes shining with determination. “But we must find out the source of this light.”

Looking into Bi Yao's determined eyes, Jiang Ruiyuan knew he couldn't stop her.

He took a deep breath, gripped his weapon tightly, and said, "Let's go, I'll go with you."

Bi Yao smiled slightly and walked side by side with Jiang Ruiyuan into the miasma-filled swamp.

"Wait..." Jiang Ruiyuan suddenly grabbed Bi Yao, his gaze fixed on the front, his voice low, "It seems like there's something..."

A look of surprise flashed across Jiang Ruiyuan's face; he never expected Bi Yao to be so resolute.

Her eyes shone with a resolute light, as if she had seen through everything.

He clenched his fists tightly, an irresistible impulse rising within him, and he resolved to protect her no matter what.

"Are you crazy? This miasma is no joke!" Jiang Ruiyuan's voice trembled slightly, but it was filled with concern.

"Don't worry, my physique isn't something I acquired for nothing." Bi Yao smiled slightly, her eyes revealing an unwavering conviction. "Let's go, time waits for no one."

After saying that, she took a deep breath and resolutely stepped into the swamp.

Seeing this, Jiang Ruiyuan had no choice but to follow closely behind, secretly praying that everything would go smoothly.

As soon as they stepped into the swamp, thick miasma rushed towards them like a giant net, as if to swallow them whole.

The moment Bi Yao's skin came into contact with the miasma, she felt a stinging pain, but she didn't frown and continued to move forward resolutely.

Jiang Ruiyuan gripped his weapon tightly, cautiously surveying his surroundings, ready to deal with any potential dangers.

Suddenly, a low roar came from the depths of the swamp, like the howl of a wild beast, sending chills down one's spine.

Immediately afterwards, several strangely shaped creatures appeared from the churning marsh gas.

These creatures have jet-black fur, eyes like two burning rubies, and move with incredible agility.

"Watch out!" Jiang Ruiyuan shouted, pushing Bi Yao aside and blocking the first monster that pounced on him.

The monsters were incredibly fast. As soon as Jiang Ruiyuan managed to deflect one, another pounced on his back.

He quickly adjusted his posture and used the weapon in his hand to strike the monster's head.

However, these creatures were far more defensive than he had expected; the sharpness of his weapons could not penetrate their tough skin.

Seeing this, Bi Yao immediately launched an attack. She used both hands...

However, her attacks were also easily dodged by the monster.

For a moment, the two found themselves in a very embarrassing situation.

The monsters continued their fierce attacks, their deep roars and the two men's panting echoing through the swamp.

Just then, Bi Yao suddenly felt a powerful surge of energy within her body, as if something was awakening.

A faint light emanated from her hands.

"Step back, Jiang Ruiyuan, let me handle this!" Bi Yao's voice was firm and powerful, and the light in her hand shone even brighter.

Jiang Ruiyuan was stunned for a moment, then took a few steps back, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Bi Yao took a deep breath, and her energy exploded instantly, the light sweeping across everything around her like a storm.

The light emanating from Bi Yao was as dazzling as the sun exploding, instantly dispelling the gloom of the swamp.

The light, carrying a destructive force, slammed violently into those strange creatures.

With several muffled thuds, the black creatures were sent flying as if run over by a giant truck, crashing into the muddy swamp and creating several deep craters.

They let out painful howls, and the ruby ​​light in their eyes dimmed considerably, as if they had been greatly frightened.

"Wow, this power is really impressive!" Bi Yao looked at her hands, which were shining brightly, and a confident smile appeared on her lips. She could feel the surging power in her body, which was the energy accumulated in the previous battle, settling and sublimating in her body, just like the ultimate move she had just mastered.

"This feeling is just too good!" she thought to herself, savoring the thrill of power. Sure enough, villains have to keep getting stronger in order to turn the tide!

Jiang Ruiyuan watched as Bi Yao stood there unharmed. After the light faded, her delicate face shone with confidence. The weight that had been hanging over him finally lifted.

He walked quickly to Bi Yao's side, held her hand tightly, and his eyes were full of relief and love.

"Yaoyao, are you alright? You scared me to death just now." His voice trembled slightly, but it was filled with concern.

Bi Yao felt the warmth of Jiang Ruiyuan's palm, and her cheeks flushed slightly. She scratched her head a little shyly, "I'm fine, look, I'm perfectly alright!" She winked playfully, trying to hide her shyness.

A faint, ambiguous atmosphere filled the air, as if something was quietly sprouting.

The two walked side by side, traversing the miasma-filled swamp, and finally arrived at the source of the light—an ancient ruin.

This ruin stands in the middle of the swamp, like a sleeping giant, radiating powerful energy, as if it could awaken at any moment.

The walls of the ruins are covered with ancient runes, emitting a faint glow and exuding an air of mystery.

“This is…” Bi Yao was about to say something when she was interrupted by a deep voice coming from the depths of the ruins.

"You guys are finally here."