Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 916 Appearance
"Its aura is disordered! The fierce battles just now must have exhausted it greatly! It's at its last gasp!" Pingfu shouted sharply, trying to break the opponent's momentum.

"Strike while the iron is hot! Finish it off right here!" Ping An pointed his spear, his killing intent palpable.

"Let's do it!" the eldest brother, Pingfeng, made the decision.

"Kill!!" the three roared in unison, ready to launch their attack!
However, their words seemed to have thoroughly enraged the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat!
Suddenly, her entire body blazed with a crimson light, as if a layer of crimson flames were burning!
An even more ferocious and violent aura than before suddenly erupted!

Her crimson eyes were fixed on Ping Feng, who had just spoken. Her massive body transformed into a blood-red lightning bolt that tore through the air, charging straight at him with a resolute determination to fight to the death!

The objective is clear: kill this person first!

"Watch out!!" Ping An exclaimed in alarm.

"Take it down!!" Ping Feng roared, advancing instead of retreating.

The three tried to coordinate, but at this moment, the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat's speed and strength had increased even more than before!
The raging blood shadow instantly broke through the interception of Ping An's spear, ignoring the tricky sword light that Ping Fu was thrusting at. At the cost of taking a sword blow, the blood-red wolf's mouth full of fangs, carrying a suffocating stench, was already closing in on Ping Feng's head!
A look of disbelief and horror flashed in Ping Feng's eyes!

Click—!!!
The sickening sound of bones shattering rang out again!

Pingfeng's head, as fragile as a watermelon, was bitten to pieces the moment the wolf's jaws snapped shut!

Red and white mixed together, with bone fragments flying everywhere!

The headless corpse swayed and then collapsed to the ground with a thud!

"Big Brother!!"

"No--!!"

Witnessing their elder brother's tragic death, Ping An and Ping Fu were instantly overwhelmed by immense grief and anger, losing all reason!

The two let out wild howls, abandoning their formation and charging at the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat like madmen, fighting with their lives on the line!

Without formation coordination and composure, relying solely on their individual strength to face the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat, whose ferocity has been unleashed and whose strength has increased, the outcome is already predetermined!

"..."

Xiang Yu, who had been standing on the roof of the restaurant, taking in the fierce battle below, now had his brows furrowed and his face full of disappointment and impatience.

His original intention was simply to use this out-of-control demon warrior to test the strength of the three Ping brothers and see if they were qualified to be used by Yuwen Wuji.

The result? The three of them, working together, were utterly routed by a single out-of-control demon warrior, even losing two of them!

This kind of trash isn't even worthy of carrying his shoes, let alone joining their grand plan.

On the contrary, it was the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat with its strange physique and dual demon bloodline that piqued his interest.

"It seems I'll have to clean up this mess myself."

Xiang Yu shook his head slightly, preparing to set off personally.

If those two good-for-nothings below also die, and the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat starts causing trouble again, it will take more effort to capture it alive.

Just as he was about to leap off the roof, his movements suddenly stopped!
He suddenly turned his head, his sharp gaze shooting like a hawk towards the shadows on the right side of the street!
brush!
brush!
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A strange figure, like a ghost blending into the darkness, appeared precisely at the intersection of different shadows with each flash, its form appearing and disappearing in the shadows, approaching as quickly as if it were teleporting!
In just a few breaths—

"Lord Xiang."

A cold, seemingly devoid of any warmth, voice suddenly rang out from the shadow beneath Xiang Yu's feet!

Immediately afterwards, a human-shaped silhouette slowly "emerged" from his shadow like ink!

Long black hair partially obscured her face, revealing only a pair of unfathomable eyes filled with a deep, melancholic look.

This person stood silently beside Xiangyu, as if he had always been there.

"...Captain Feng."

Xiangyu's pupils contracted slightly, his expression instantly becoming extremely solemn, and he responded in a deep voice.

The difference in strength between the captains of the Foolish Underworld is like the difference between heaven and earth.

Some captains even possess terrifying combat power comparable to that of a hall master!
But in the quagmire of power in the capital, strength alone is far from enough.

Without connections, background, special abilities, or indispensable value, those key positions will always be filled by one person per position.

Even if you are incredibly powerful and exceptionally capable, as long as the people in your position don't step down or get promoted, you'll always be looking up at them from below.

Captain Feng, standing before us, is the most typical example.

His strength was unfathomable, his achievements were outstanding, and his reputation was quite high. Even Xiang Yu was wary of him.

Logically speaking, how could someone like him be content to remain in a lowly captain's position?

However, this is the reality in the capital.

Even if the position of hall master is vacant, it will not be given to someone without a "foundation" to sit in.

This place emphasizes interpersonal relationships and social skills, rather than simply the ability to hold a position.

Therefore, Captain Feng can only be Captain Feng. He may even remain Captain Feng for his entire life.

However, rumors have recently circulated that Captain Feng, known for being "stubborn" and "unapproachable," seems to have... come to his senses? He has begun to intentionally or unintentionally make contact with various forces, and there are even rumors circulating that he has finally "come to his senses" and is planning to find a powerful backer.

Given Captain Feng's reputation for cherishing his reputation and his almost obsessive cleanliness, if such rumors are completely unfounded, he will definitely take swift and decisive action to clarify them.

But the rumors didn't stop; instead, they intensified... which is quite intriguing.

It seems that Captain Feng is really serious about this.

Why?

Xiangyu's mind raced with thoughts.

Is it because a new member has joined the family, and the wife and children have even higher expectations?

Or perhaps it was because I've grown older that I've finally seen through the rules of the game in the capital?

Or is there some other unknown reason?

It's impossible to know for sure. But actions are certainly changing.

The most direct evidence is right before our eyes.

If it were Captain Feng in the past, seeing his colleagues in the underworld being slaughtered like this, he would have drawn his sword and rushed down to slay the demons and monsters long ago. He would not have had the leisure to greet him, an "outsider," first.

In the past, Captain Feng would never have given Xiang Yu a second glance.

"Captain Feng,"

Xiang Yu tentatively spoke, his gaze sweeping over the remnants of the Foolish Underworld soldiers being chased by the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat below.

"Your colleagues are fighting a bloody battle down below, suffering heavy casualties. Don't you... intend to go down and lend a helping hand, to slay the demons and eliminate the evil?"

Captain Feng's gloomy face remained expressionless; he merely shook his head slightly, his voice still icy: "That's not one of my men."

There was no further explanation.

Xiangyu understood.

Things have definitely changed!

The former Captain Feng would never have uttered such a "clear distinction".

In his mind, the underworld was once a monolithic entity, with no distinctions between people. But now, there is a distinction between "your people" and "my people."

It seems that Captain Feng came with a purpose.

"Captain Feng seems to have something to say to me?" Xiang Yu said bluntly.

Captain Feng did not answer immediately. His unfathomable eyes turned to the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat below, which was like a killing machine, and he let out a low sigh that was not clear in meaning.

"How strange. In the past, I would never have tolerated such a demon acting so presumptuously in front of me. But today... I can't even muster the slightest thought of making a move."

People always change.

Following his words, Xiangyu said meaningfully, having already roughly guessed the other party's intentions.

Sure enough, Captain Feng slowly turned around, his gloomy yet sharp eyes staring directly at Xiang Yu.

"I've heard that Lord Xiang has recently been cultivating good relationships and recruiting talented individuals for Lord Yuwen. I wonder... if my humble skills are worthy of Lord Xiang's approval?"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu was overjoyed, but he tried his best to remain calm on the surface!

Is that really the case?!
Captain Feng is not comparable to those three useless Ping brothers below!
Xiang Yu was well aware of this person's strength, achievements, and influence within the Foolish Underworld!
If we can bring him under Yuwen Wuji's command, we can not only plant a crucial mole within the Foolish Underworld, but also add a top-tier combat force!
Even if Xiangyu still harbored a sliver of doubt and wariness, he absolutely couldn't have been happier to receive such a good thing that came to him so readily!
"Hahahaha!"

Xiang Yu burst out laughing and patted Captain Feng's slightly stiff shoulder enthusiastically.

"Captain, you are mistaken! Who in the capital doesn't know your strength? In the battle of Taishan Street, countless experts were helpless against that ferocious demon, yet you single-handedly suppressed it! And that wax workshop..."

"No need for compliments."

Captain Feng interrupted coldly, his tone tinged with impatience, "Lord Xiang, I am straightforward. I have come here today only to ask for a clear answer."

Xiangyu was not averse to Captain Feng's straightforward personality; on the contrary, he had a good impression of him because of his care for his brothers and his good reputation within the Foolish Underworld.

"Alright! Captain Feng is a man of few words, so I won't beat around the bush either!"

Xiang Yu put away his smile and said seriously.

"I am currently in dire need of manpower and am eager to find talented individuals! If Captain Feng is truly interested in assisting Lord Yuwen, please come to my residence tonight at 7 PM for a detailed discussion! I hereby guarantee that Captain Feng will not be treated unfairly in the slightest!"

"it is good!"

Captain Feng readily agreed.

But he still seemed uneasy and added, lowering his voice even further.

"I have heard that... Lord Xiang has deep connections in the imperial court, and there will soon be major personnel changes in the Yudi Prefecture, even the position of prefect may change hands, and all positions will be reshuffled. I have served the Yudi Prefecture for half my life, and I believe Lord Xiang knows perfectly well what I seek. If Lord Xiang is willing to lend me a hand, I... will remember this kindness and repay it tenfold!"

Sure enough!

The last trace of doubt in Xiangyu's heart vanished.

It turns out it was all for the upcoming power shift in the Foolish Underworld!
No wonder even this "stubborn rock" couldn't sit still.

"Ahhhh——!"

"Spare me!!"

Another piercing scream echoed from the street below.

They both looked down at the same time.

The only two remaining brothers of the Ping family were seen; one of them had been bitten in half at the waist by the wolf's head, and his upper body was still struggling in vain.

The other person had their neck bitten off by the nimble cat's head, and their head rolled to the ground!
Thus, the three Taira brothers were completely wiped out!
The bodies of the Underworld team members were scattered all over the ground.

Having committed such a shocking bloodbath, the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat is doomed.

With such a peculiar physique, rather than being killed by experts from the Underworld or the Imperial Court, it would be better to...

A glint flashed in Xiang Yu's eyes, and he lowered his voice to Captain Feng.

"Captain Feng, this out-of-control demon warrior has a rather peculiar physique, and I'm quite interested in studying it. Would you be so kind as to intervene and allow the arriving forces from the Foolish Underworld to... slow down their movements? And hand this demon over to me to deal with?"

Captain Feng's lips seemed to curve into a very faint smile, but his voice remained icy.

"Why go through all that trouble? I'll go down and capture this demon, then send it directly to the Xiang residence."

"Hahahaha!" Xiang Yu laughed again, but there was a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.

"Captain Feng is very bold! However, this guy is exceptionally fierce, having killed three Taira brothers and Captain Rope. He is probably not someone to be trifled with. Perhaps... we should join forces and finish this quickly? Otherwise, things might get complicated and attract unnecessary attention."

Captain Feng's gloomy eyes swept over the Blood Shadow Wolf Cat below, which was about to pounce on its next target.

After a moment's thought, he slowly nodded: "Okay!"

Captain Feng's cold reply and Xiang Yu's laughter fell almost simultaneously.

Before their words had even faded, the two had already focused their energy in their dantian, exerted force with their feet, and slightly bent over.

They were about to leap off the roof like two predatory eagles, joining the chaotic and bloody battle below!

However, in that delicate moment when their bodies had just lifted a few inches off the ground, and the old force had been generated but the new force had not yet been generated—

Snapped!Snapped!
Two soft sounds, as casual as brushing off dust, yet containing an irresistible and immense force!
Almost at the same instant, Xiang Yu and Captain Feng's shoulders were firmly pressed down by a broad, steady hand that seemed to contain the weight of a mountain!

My shoulder suddenly felt heavy!
An unimaginable, heavy force pierced through their bodies through that palm, instantly shattering the strength they had just mustered.

It was as if two birds that were about to take flight had been pressed down, their bodies, which were about to soar out, were firmly and irresistibly pressed back into their original positions on the roof!

"what?!"

"Who?!"

Xiang Yu and Captain Feng were shocked, and their faces turned extremely ugly in an instant!

Horror, disbelief, and a deep-seated fear instantly gripped them!

Despite their strength and alertness, they were silently approached to such a close distance and even suppressed just as they were about to make a move!
This is simply unbelievable!
When they were forced back onto the tiles, they were surprised to find that a figure had appeared between them.

The person seemed to have always been standing there, blending into the night, or perhaps appeared out of nowhere without warning.

What made them feel even colder and dared not move was the large hand pressing on their shoulders. The weight from it was as heavy as two invisible mountains pressing down on them!

It was not just physical force, but also contained a terrifying pressure that made one's soul tremble!
This made them instantly realize that in the face of this mysterious being, any rash action was tantamount to courting death!

At this moment, the stranger slowly spoke, his voice calm and without any ripples, as if he were just having a casual chat.

"You two, please be patient."

His gaze didn't even fall on the two "experts" beside him whom he had easily subdued; instead, it remained focused on the street below.

There, the exhausted Crimson Wolf Cat was surrounded by a group of creatures far weaker than her, who, with their superior numbers, gave her almost no chance to escape.

It seemed that only defeat and death awaited them.

This is the price of impulsiveness.

The capital city is not a place where you can just cause trouble whenever you want!

(End of this chapter)