Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 1023 Showdown
However, the smile on Gao Meng's face froze slightly the next moment.

As soon as her neck was gripped, Diao Xiaohui's body began to twist and deform in an extremely unnatural way, as if it had lost the support of bones and become as flexible as gel.

Immediately afterwards, her body suddenly split apart, turning into three small cats that were entirely black except for their pupils, which shimmered with an eerie red light!
"Meow!"

The three black cats let out sharp cries and shot off in three different directions!

This sudden change was clearly beyond Gao Meng's expectations.

"Hmm? This is interesting..."

A flicker of surprise crossed her eyes, which quickly turned into icy killing intent. "A mere trick!"

Her figure blurred, moving so fast that she left a faint afterimage in her place.

With two soft "poof" sounds, two of the black cat clones that were fleeing to the sides were struck in mid-air by two invisible energies, instantly exploding into wisps of black smoke and disappearing without a trace.

The third one, which was the black cat that Diao Xiaohui's true form had just leaped onto a low wall and hadn't had time to exert its strength again, was firmly grabbed by a hand that appeared out of thin air and was covered with a faint white light!
Gao Meng's figure appeared on the low wall like a ghost, holding the struggling black cat that was emitting threatening growls in one hand, and sneered: "A clone? The real body escaped? Not bad, but unfortunately, the difference in strength is too great."

My throat was gripped by cold fingertips.

Diao Xiaohui's feet were off the ground, like a butterfly specimen nailed to the wall, but her eyes, which had been adjusted by Ding Hui and were flashing with an inhuman red light, showed no fear or submission. She just stared coldly at the woman in front of her who was beautiful but ruthless.

Gao Meng looked at Diao Xiaohui with great interest.

"Tell me, who sent you?"

Her voice carried a playful, cat-and-mouse tone as she tightened her grip, trying to crush the other's will to resist.

She was met only with silence and an unsettlingly cold gaze.

Gao Meng frowned slightly.

She has quite a few enemies, but very few have the ability to send out such a bizarre stalker.

Moreover, it was clear that the other party was targeting her; their objective was clear.

Thinking back to how he had just discovered Diao Deyi's secret spying yesterday, a thought naturally came to mind.

"Could this guy... be one of Diao Deyi's men?"

It's no wonder she thought that way; it's rare for someone to follow her so persistently and so frequently.

The feeling of being spied on made her very uncomfortable.

She stared into Diao Xiaohui's inhuman eyes and probed, word by word, "Even if you don't say it, I know. You're one of Diao Deyi's men, aren't you?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Diao Xiaohui's previously expressionless face twitched very slightly, and her eyes flickered for a moment.

The change was so subtle that it was almost imperceptible, but for a highly perceptive expert like Gao Meng, it was as clear as a firefly in the dark.

"It really is him...

A knowing glint flashed in Gao Meng's eyes, followed by a hint of displeasure. "They've been up to their old tricks quite a bit."

She had already planned to contact Fang Yu, but hadn't found a suitable opportunity yet. Unexpectedly, he sent people to keep an eye on her first.

"It seems we need to change our approach to dealing with this."

Gao Meng murmured to herself, her gaze sweeping over Diao Xiaohui, who was unable to break free from her grasp. "I remember, Diao Deyi is in the Ouyang residence, isn't he? It seems I'll have to trouble you a little, young lady." She planned to use Diao Xiaohui as a bargaining chip, or at least as a gift, to "visit" Fang Yu.

However, just as she was about to leave the filthy alley with Diao Xiaohui, an extremely sharp sound, filled with intense killing intent, suddenly came from her side and behind without warning!

The speed was so fast and the angle so tricky that the hairs on her body stood on end instantly!

"Um?!"

Gao Meng's expression changed drastically. Without thinking, she grabbed Diao Xiaohui's arm and held it still. With her other hand, she swept it backward like lightning, and a condensed, tangible energy instantly formed a defensive barrier in front of her.

"boom!!!"

A dull, explosive sound, like the sound of leather being struck, rang out in the alley!

The blast wave violently lifted and scattered the dust and trash on the ground.

Gao Meng swayed slightly, releasing the force, and suddenly turned around to look at the attacker.

When she saw the person's face clearly, a genuine surprise flashed in her eyes.

The newcomer was dressed in a blue robe, with a cold and stern face and sharp eyes. Who else could it be but Fang Yu?

"Young Master Diao?" Gao Meng was genuinely surprised. "You've saved me a lot of trouble."

She never expected that before she could even go to him, he would come to her door so quickly and decisively because of this stalker!
Fang Yu had no intention of wasting words with her.

His attack was blocked, and he remained expressionless, but a strange change occurred in his body in an instant. A viscous, milky-white liquid seeped out of his pores as if it were alive, and in the blink of an eye, it covered his entire body, forming a writhing white armor!
Before the white outer armor could fully solidify, Fang Yu's figure burst forth once again!

This time, the speed was even more exaggerated than before, leaving a faint afterimage in place, and the person approached Gao Meng as if teleporting!

"So fast!" Gao Meng felt a chill run down her spine and dared not be careless, rapidly circulating the power within her body.

Just as the two were about to clash again, Fang Yu's arm, covered in white slime, suddenly swung out—

"Oh!"

A large cloud of thick, pungent white powder suddenly exploded, instantly obscuring all vision within a radius of several meters!
Gao Meng instinctively held her breath, and at the same time, she subconsciously tightened her grip on Diao Xiaohui.

However, the moment the white powder filled the air, an unimaginable, immense force, like a volcanic eruption, came from the arm she was holding onto Diao Xiaohui!
"What?!" Gao Meng felt a numbness in her arm, as if the tendons had been dislocated, and her fingers involuntarily loosened!
At the same time, a sharp gust of wind from a punch pierced through the white powder and struck her face directly!

quick! allow! ruthless!
Gao Meng relied entirely on her honed fighting instincts to suddenly turn her head to the side, despite her obstructed vision and injured arm!
call!
The force of the punch grazed her cheek, the wind stinging her skin.

Almost simultaneously, Gao Meng used her other hand to follow her senses and struck out in the direction of the attack!

"boom!"

Another muffled thud was heard as the energy clashed.

Fang Yu used the force of the palm strike to retreat a distance before landing steadily.

Although he seemed to be at a disadvantage, he had achieved his goal.

Diao Xiaohui, who had been rescued, was now being cleverly transported by him to Ding Hui and Zhuge Shi, who had just arrived at the alley entrance.

Ding Hui quickly caught the unconscious and weak Diao Xiaohui and promptly checked her condition.

Zhuge Shi, holding a long sword, watched the scene warily.

After throwing Diao Xiaohui back, Fang Yu didn't pause at all. His right hand, covered in white slime, suddenly swung forward!
laugh--!
A massive bone blade, over ten meters long, emerged from his arm like a venomous snake!

The edge of the bone blade gleamed with a metallic, cold light, inspiring awe.

“As expected, investigating in secret is not my style.” Fang Yu’s voice came through the white substance that was gradually taking shape and forming a kind of ferocious bone armor mask, carrying a cold killing intent. “Moreover, your strength is indeed too troublesome.”

Before he finished speaking, he stomped his foot, cracking the ground, and transformed into a white afterimage, wielding a ten-meter bone blade, and launched another ferocious charge at Gao Meng!

Their momentum is unstoppable!

Gao Meng's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

She had heard the information brought back by the snake-headed demon and knew that the demons' higher-ups seemed to have other plans for Fang Yu, intending to recruit or use him.

She herself was unwilling to engage in a life-or-death battle with Fang Yu here, as that would contradict her original plan.

As Fang Yu charged forward with overwhelming force, the ten-meter bone blade tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

Gao Meng dared not take his attack head-on, and quickly used her movement technique to try to block and dodge.

However, she still underestimated Fang Yu's terrifying speed and power under the enhancement of Ding Hui's formation and his own burst of power!
"when--!!!"

The bone blade clashed violently with the qi sword that Gao Meng had hastily condensed, producing a deafening metallic clang!

A tremendous force, far exceeding her expectations, surged forth like a tidal wave!
"Ugh!" Gao Meng groaned, feeling a sharp pain and numbness in her arm. The condensed qi sword almost dissipated, and she was uncontrollably sent flying backward by the force, crashing heavily into the mottled wall behind her, which immediately cracked with spiderweb-like marks.

Before she even landed, Fang Yu's figure had already caught up with her like a shadow!
A golden light rapidly expanded from his fingertip, as if coating the massive bone blade with a shallow yet incredibly sharp golden edge!
At the same time, the amplification array patterns that Ding Hui had engraved on his arm suddenly lit up, emitting strong energy fluctuations!

"Perfect, I'll use you to test your strength."

Fang Yu coldly shouted in his heart, and the ten-meter bone blade he raised high brought down with the force to tear everything apart!
Gao Meng's pupils constricted sharply as she sensed a deadly threat!

She could no longer hold back. A soft sword at her waist was instantly drawn, its blade infused with immense energy, becoming straight and hard, and she used it to parry!

"when--!!!!"

Another, even more violent and ear-piercing explosion! This time, the center of the collision even unleashed a visible shockwave, shaking off all the dust from the walls on both sides of the alley!

The ground beneath Gao Meng's feet suddenly sank an inch, and spiderweb-like cracks spread out from the center of her feet.

Her arms, which were holding the sword, trembled violently. Her tiger's mouth split open, and blood flowed down the hilt of the sword. Her blood and qi churned within her body, and she almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Young Master Diao! Hold your hand!!"

Gao Meng shouted hurriedly, her voice filled with urgency and surprise.

She completely abandoned her previous contempt and mockery; Fang Yu's terrifying combat power far exceeded her expectations!
This guy is clearly a humanoid beast!
Ding Hui and Zhuge Shi, who were watching from the rear, were initially worried, but upon seeing this, they both breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Zhuge Shi blinked, somewhat surprised: "This woman's strength... doesn't seem very strong?"

In those few exchanges just now, Fang Yu almost completely dominated.

Ding Hui's lips curled slightly as she looked at Fang Yu's imposing figure, covered in bone armor and wielding a giant blade, a hint of pride and infatuation flashing in her eyes: "My husband is just too strong."

She paused, narrowed her eyes, and analyzed, "However, the original purpose was only to investigate this woman. The key is the person behind her. We just need to capture her and get information out of her."

However, the situation at the front has changed again!

Fang Yu clearly had no intention of giving the other party any breathing room or a chance to negotiate.

Despite having already gained an absolute advantage and pressing Gao Meng so hard that his arm was numb and he could hardly find a chance to counterattack, he still wanted to increase the pressure!

The gaze that pierced through the bone armor mask was cold, resolute, and carried an unquestionable determination.

He not only wanted to defeat her, but also to capture her.

He wanted to tear this woman's skin off!

Sensing the sudden surge of chilling killing intent emanating from Fang Yu, which felt almost tangible, especially its specific targeting of "non-human" beings, Gao Meng's face turned deathly pale!
"You...!" she tried to say.

But Fang Yu had already made his move.

The golden light on the ten-meter bone blade suddenly intensified, and the array patterns on the arm shone brightly, even emitting a slight buzzing sound.

His aura seemed to merge with the bone blade, transforming into a streak of platinum light that tore through the heavens and earth!

This attack was no longer a probe, nor was it a suppression.

A look of seriousness appeared in Gao Meng's eyes, and the idea of ​​using her demonic form to save her life began to stir in her mind.

But no!
Drink up!!
Gao Meng roared, his movements as fluid as a dragon, attempting to evade the attack.

However, Fang Yu's attacks were relentless and unavoidable. Gao Meng roared and blocked the attack head-on.

when! !

With a loud bang, Gao Meng was forced back dozens of meters, spitting out blood, her eyes fixed on Fang Yu, who was slowly withdrawing his attack.

Although it was just a small trial, the results were quite good.

"What's that noise?!"

"This way! It looks like this way!"

"A fight broke out? There have been so many troublemakers in the capital lately!"

A commotion was approaching from all sides, and Fang Yu knew he couldn't delay any longer.

Then...

"Demon...transformation!!"

Fang Yu's cry of "Demon Transformation!" stirred the rhythm of the blood within Luo Xin'ai's body.

In an instant, his chest pounded like a war drum!

"Boom!"

An aura far more violent than before, like a torrent bursting through a dam, erupted from the depths of his body!
The layer of white mucus covering his body, which was not yet fully set, and the ten-meter-long bone blade that extended out, seemed to be infused with a soul at this moment, emitting an excited buzzing sound.

The white bone is no longer merely attached, but proliferates, deforms, and solidifies like a living organism!
Snap! Snap!

A series of teeth-grinding, bone-grinding sounds rang out.

The white bone armor that originally only covered the key areas transformed into withered bone armor, instantly spreading throughout the entire body!

The ten-meter-long bone blade had become even thicker, with dark red blood flowing at its edge, as if it craved to drink blood.

The power of the withered bones and the "white bone armor" merged perfectly at this moment, becoming one!
Fang Yu's figure seemed to have grown taller, and just standing there, he sent chills down people's spines!

Gao Meng's expression finally changed completely.

(End of this chapter)