Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 1041 Resistance
"There's hope! We're really saved!!"

The young security guard muttered to himself, his whole body trembling with excitement, tears welling up uncontrollably in his eyes.

"Quick! Look at the mountaintop! Has Mr. Fang found that damned thing yet?!"

The security guard, his face scarred, spoke in a hoarse voice as he eagerly looked up at the distant mountaintop, his eyes filled with anticipation even though he could see nothing.

President Wang and Minister Chen exchanged a glance, both seeing the same turbulent waves in each other's eyes, as well as a rapidly sprouting, irrepressible ambition and desire.

"Monster..."

Mr. Wang subconsciously muttered to himself, but this time, the fear in the word was greatly reduced, replaced by an almost greedy eagerness.

Which person standing at the pinnacle of wealth and power wouldn't dream of having this extraordinary power to control their own destiny and even the destiny of others?

If... if I could gain Fang Yu's friendship, or even just a tiny fraction of his power...

Minister Chen's eyes were equally deep and unfathomable; his thoughts were more complex and far-reaching.

Fang Yu's existence, and the glimpse he has revealed at this moment, signifies that a completely new world, hidden beneath the surface of reality, is emerging.

This is both an unprecedented crisis and an opportunity that is hard to imagine.

He had to reassess everything and adjust all strategies and plans.

At this moment, on the summit of Baili Waterfall, shrouded in night and mist, Fang Yu's figure had already landed.

……

At the mountaintop, all was quiet.

Only the sound of the Baili Waterfall flowing, unchanged for thousands of years, washes over the rocks and flows into the deep, tranquil pool below, which is like a giant sapphire.

The cold moonlight barely penetrated the thin clouds, casting fragmented silver light on the surface of the pool, yet it could not illuminate the deep blue water that seemed to hold endless secrets.

The air was filled with a rich moisture and the fresh scent of grass and trees.

Fang Yu stood by the pool, his brows furrowed.

He closed his eyes, and his perception, which was still rough in the real world but far beyond that of ordinary people, slowly spread outwards like a spider web.

The coldness of the rocks, the vitality of the plants, the kinetic energy of the waterfall... these natural "sounds" are clearly discernible in his consciousness.

However, when he tried to capture the unique fluctuations that he expected to belong to the [spirit], all he received in return was an unsettling "emptiness".

So clean.

This area, especially this pool of water, is eerily clean.

His gaze once again focused on the bottomless pool.

My mind was like a high-speed processor, rapidly retrieving and analyzing all the clues.

Four security guards, infected at almost the same time, from four different locations, yet all inextricably linked to "water." All the arrows, whether direct or indirect, stubbornly point to the deep waters before them.

"The direction is absolutely right."

Fang Yu was resolute, as firm as a rock.

As for why some people were infected even though they didn't seem to have direct contact with the water source, he could only attribute it to the [spirit's] abilities.

Its infection may have long since transcended simple physical contact transmission, and can invisibly penetrate through diffused water vapor, excessively high humidity in the air, or even some more abstract, rule-like concept of "water".

Faced with such power, the physical barriers that mortals understand are as fragile as bubbles in the sunlight.

An extremely bold, even insane, tactic quickly took shape in his mind.

He is now like a hunter groping blindly in the dark, unable to find any trace of his prey, because he himself is "clean" and lacks that fatal "line" between himself and his prey.

What if... he deliberately walks into the trap, allowing the prey to mark him?
Could this newly established connection, like a beacon lit in the darkness, instantly illuminate the hiding place of the prey?

"So, the fact that we weren't infected by it at the hotel actually saved this elusive [spirit] from disaster?"

A cold and resolute glint flashed in Fang Yu's eyes.

He has never lacked the courage to take risks, especially in critical moments that concern countless lives.

Without the slightest hesitation.

Fang Yu took a step forward, stood on the smooth, damp edge of the rock by the pool, took a deep breath of the cool, humid air from the mountaintop, and then leaped into the air!
"Plop——!"

The towering figure broke the calm of the water, stirring up huge splashes, and ripples spread rapidly, shattering the moon's reflection in the water.

The icy water rushed in from all directions, enveloping his entire body, and the biting cold tried to erode his skin.

But his superhuman physical abilities were enough to make him immune to such low temperatures.

Although he was not good at swimming and lacked exquisite swimming skills, his absolute strength and precise control over every muscle in his body made up for it.

He stabilized his body using only his core strength, and then his legs, like two giant hydraulic rods, pushed off backward with a powerful thrust!
"Boom!!!"

It was as if a depth charge had been detonated underwater!
The immense force exploded beneath his feet, creating a cavity filled with bubbles and generating an incredibly violent reaction force!

Fang Yu was like a torpedo forcibly launched by human force, breaking through the water barriers and shooting towards the endless darkness at the deepest part of the pool with an indomitable momentum!

The light quickly dimmed and thinned, eventually being almost completely swallowed by darkness.

All around was cold, immense water pressure, as if it would crush a person into pieces.

All I could hear was the roar of the water rushing over my body and the steady, powerful beat of my own heart.

Fang Yu held his breath and continued to descend, relying on the vague direction of the water flow and his body's subtle perception of the underwater environment.

The bottom of the pool was deeper and wider than he had imagined.

Finally, near the bottom of the pool and close to the steep mountain wall, he discovered something unusual.

There were several cave entrances of varying sizes, deep and mysterious, leading to unknown places, like the open mouths of a giant beast.

Powerful currents of water are gushing out or being drawn in from these openings, forming chaotic yet powerful underwater currents that carry fine sand and impurities from the bottom of the water as they slowly swirl.

The largest opening, about two meters in diameter, was dark and deep, and the water flowing out was the strongest, carrying an unsettling chill.

"This is it!"

With a thought, Fang Yu adjusted his direction and, against the powerful current, plunged headfirst into the largest underwater cave without hesitation, like a salmon swimming upstream!

The cave was narrow and winding, with its walls covered in slippery, unidentified moss and seaweed that felt cold to the touch.

The light completely disappeared here, making it truly pitch black. Fang Yu could only rely entirely on his sense of direction from the water flow and the occasional contact between his body and the rock walls to orient himself.

He was like an outpost infiltrating another world, moving forward in absolute darkness and deathly silence.

After walking for about a minute or two, just as he was concentrating on sensing what was ahead, a sudden change occurred!
In the darkness ahead, a dense cluster of tiny red dots, like will-o'-the-wisps, suddenly lit up without warning!

The red dot rapidly approached and enlarged, revealing itself to be a group of Titan Triggerfish of unusually large size, far exceeding that of their ordinary counterparts!

Each of these strange fish was more than half a meter long, with scales that shimmered with a dark luster like rusted metal. Their eyes were completely red, showing no signs of the intelligence that a living being should have, only pure madness and violence!

Their serrated fangs opened and closed in the darkness, making a teeth-grinding "crackling" sound, like a school of piranhas attracted by the smell of blood, forming a dense wall of death, charging madly towards Fang Yu and gnawing at him!
The way they were acting made it seem like they wanted to tear the intruder to shreds in an instant!
Fang Yu felt a chill run down his spine.

These fish are extremely aggressive, with clear targets and coordinated actions, completely unlike the behavior patterns expected of natural organisms.

"Get out of here!" Fang Yu couldn't speak in the water, but his will was as sharp as a knife.

Faced with the swarming underwater killers, he didn't even need to use any decent moves. He simply channeled his power into his arm and casually slapped it horizontally in the water!
"Bang——!!!"

A deep, thunderous roar exploded in the confined underwater space!

The concentrated palm force was like an invisible hammer, centered on Fang Yu's palm, and burst forth violently in a fan-shaped area in front of him!

The water flow is instantly squeezed and emptied, forming a brief cavity channel!

The ferocious Titan Triggerfish were the first to be hit, and before they could even struggle, they all exploded and died under the terrifying force!

The hard fish bones and scales were crushed, and the foul-smelling blood and bits of flesh instantly stained a large area of ​​water red like thick ink, completely obscuring the already dim view.

Fang Yu frowned, brushing away the bloodstains in front of him, his doubts deepening.

Could this [spirit] not only influence people, but also control aquatic creatures?
Its scope and manner of influence are even more bizarre than expected.

Without stopping, he sped up and continued deeper into the cave, following the hidden currents within.

After traveling a while longer, they could faintly hear the rumbling of water ahead, and a dim light could be seen shining through.

The current became increasingly rapid. Fang Yu's spirits lifted; he knew the exit was near.

He accelerated rapidly with the current, shooting out of the underwater cave like an arrow released from a bow!

"Crack-!"

With a loud splash, Fang Yu burst out of the water and landed on the bank of an unfamiliar river with a fast-flowing current and lush vegetation on both sides.

He shook the water droplets off his head and looked around warily.

This place is a completely undeveloped primeval forest, with towering ancient trees blocking out the sun, and thick vines winding and hanging down like giant pythons. The air is filled with the strong smell of humus and the exotic fragrance of wildflowers, and the cries of unknown birds and beasts can be heard in the distance.

The sky above was fragmented by the dense canopy of trees, with only a few scattered rays of sunlight filtering through.

"It seems the 'safe zone' they chose is quite remote."

Fang Yu wiped the water off his face and muttered to himself.

But then, a cold smile crept onto his lips. "No, it should be said that the [spirit] deliberately set up the so-called 'safe zone' in such a remote and sparsely populated place. It made it convenient for it to carry out concentrated 'harvesting' without prematurely attracting large-scale attention and military backlash from the outside world. What a clever plan."

Finding just one exit of the underground river is clearly not enough.

It's like finding only a footprint left by a wild beast, but not knowing where its lair is.

The problem cannot be fundamentally resolved unless the true source of the [spirit] is found and thoroughly addressed.

After a moment's thought, Fang Yu decided to adopt a more efficient approach.

He bent his knees slightly, his feet sinking deep into the soft mud of the riverbank. Then, his leg muscles compressed to their limit like springs, and then released with a bang!
"boom!"

With a loud bang, dirt and grass clippings flew everywhere!

Fang Yu's figure was like a cannonball launched from a gun, suddenly rising from the ground in a way that defied the laws of physics, instantly breaking through the layers of dense tree canopy and leaping into the air at a height of 100 meters!
The view suddenly opened up!
Below lies an endless sea of ​​trees, undulating like green waves in the wind.

The mountains meandered, and the rivers flowed like ribbons. He hovered in the air, his gaze like a radar at its highest magnification, calmly and swiftly scanning this vast area.

Soon, in the distance, on a relatively flat clearing in the woods, a sizable group of buildings caught his attention.

High walls, electric fences, watchtowers, neat barracks, training grounds... and a large number of personnel in uniform combat gear conducting armed cross-country running, combat training and tactical drills on the field.

This place is a hidden, heavily guarded, militarized management base!
“A place like this…”

Fang Yu's heart stirred.

He controlled his body as he slowly descended.

Just then, Fang Yu's pocket suddenly started buzzing.

She was actually calling him, but the signal was probably bad in the deep water, which is why she couldn't get through.

It has to be said that the phone Qi Ge prepared was of really good quality; it was still working even after he crossed the deep water area.

"Mr. Fang? How is it? Did you find anything?"

Almost the instant the call connected, Qi Ge's voice, filled with barely concealed urgency and worry, came through.

Fang Yu didn't answer his question. Instead, he asked directly, his tone leaving no room for doubt: "Brother Qi, is there a military-managed or similar armed force stationed near the hotel?"

Qi, on the other end of the phone, was visibly taken aback, seemingly not expecting Fang Yu to ask this. He glanced instinctively at the person beside him, his voice hesitant and cautious: "This... Mr. Fang, you mean..."

"Let me tell you."

A calm voice answered the phone; it was Minister Chen.

“Mr. Fang, there is indeed one of our bases nearby… used for special personnel training and supplies storage. That area is heavily guarded, with a very high level of security. Under normal circumstances, no outsider could break in. Is there… something wrong there?”

His tone was calm, yet carried a subtle hint of tension and doubt.

"Break in?"

Fang Yu keenly noticed this unusual word and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Do we have any enemies that require such high vigilance?"

Although there are occasional sporadic demons infiltrating from the real world, to be honest, the situation here has been ravaged by [spirits] to this extent. With the aura of death and rules that they exude, even if some ignorant demons do emerge, they will be completely overwhelmed.

Given the demons' instinctive perception of danger, they would never, and dare not, approach such a core area shrouded in [spiritual] power.

After all, for the vast majority of demons, [spirits] are predators higher up the food chain, natural enemies they need to avoid.

(End of this chapter)