Invincibility starts when I see the BOSS health bar.

Chapter 976 Side by Side
In the distance, under the cover of night, dozens of powerful and incredibly fast figures were rushing toward them at breakneck speed!

These people all exuded an imposing aura, clearly demonstrating their formidable strength!
Their previous battle had caused such a great commotion, especially Ya Qingli's eerie cry before her death, which had clearly alarmed all forces in the capital!
If it's just a small-scale conflict resulting in a few casualties, it might only attract the attention of patrolling guards or ordinary members of the Underworld.

But if things escalate to an earth-shattering level, then not only will the hall masters and elders of the Foolish Underworld be mobilized, but even the eight masters directly under the imperial court will probably have to be mobilized!
While Qingyao's strength was indeed formidable, it was far from being strong enough to withstand the combined attack of all the masters in the capital city.

In fact, let alone all the experts in the capital, even the forbidden area of ​​the imperial palace where he was previously trapped would have been difficult for him to escape on his own.

If it weren't for the secret help of the Illusionary Fox Demon, he would still be trapped deep inside the palace.

"This place is no place to stay any longer; we must leave immediately!"

Qingyao acted decisively. After saying this, she grabbed Fang Yu's arm, her demonic energy surging around her, and was about to use her movement technique to quickly leave with him.

Fang Yu hesitated for a moment, glanced in the direction of the Ouyang residence, then looked at the solemn-looking Qing Yao, and finally chose to comply.

It was a rare reunion with Qingyao, and he still had so much to say and so many things to ask. He really didn't want to part ways so soon.

Qingyao held Fang Yu's wrist tightly, and with a swift movement, the two shot out like arrows, causing the surrounding street scenes to rapidly reverse and change.

Fang Yu's attention, however, involuntarily fell on the top of Qing Yao's head.

There, there was a semi-transparent value that only he could see.

[Qingyao: 715245/715245.]

A whopping...700,000+ HP! Unfathomable, overwhelming combat power!

This is the true strength of our Brother Qing!
For the first time, when Fang Yu saw such a terrifying amount of blood at a monster level, he did not feel terrified or panicked, but rather... an indescribable sense of security and peace of mind.

Absolute peace of mind, absolute reliability!
Deep down, there was even a little pride and smugness!

These are my brothers who'd risk their lives for me! From now on, if any fool dares to mess with me again, they'd better watch out! Otherwise, I'll summon my brother with 700,000 HP and crush you to death!

Fang Yu was feeling a little smug, his thoughts racing.

Suddenly, the green demon in front of him made a sharp turn without warning! This caused Fang Yu's body to sway violently, almost making him lose his balance.

"W-What's wrong, Brother Qing?"

Fang Yu quickly regained his balance and asked curiously.

"The path ahead is blocked by the aura of a powerful expert. If we force our way through, we'll likely get entangled in a prolonged battle."

Qingyao explained succinctly, her tone grave.

After a slight pause, he lowered his voice and spoke rapidly.

"Listen, Diao Deyi. I will arrange reliable people to handle the scene of the killing of the Lord of Yudi Prefecture as soon as possible and take the blame for you. After you return today, pretend you know nothing about this and deny everything to others! After you return, stay safely in the Ouyang Mansion and do not come out easily before I contact you!"

what?
Is Brother Qing going to take the blame for his own death? Is he going to take the responsibility for killing Ya Qingli upon himself?
Fang Yu immediately became anxious.

"No! Absolutely not! Brother Qing, I'm already in debt! At worst, I'll just pretend it was that 'masked man' who did it! Anyway, nobody knows who I really am! Once I take off this disguise, who will recognize me? They won't be able to trace it back to me!"

Fang Yu really thought so. He had a disguised identity, which was his biggest protection.

only……

"Your little disguise might fool ordinary people for a while. But now the one who died is the lord of the Foolish Underworld! A big shot in the capital! The court and all the forces will definitely investigate thoroughly! When they really have to use some forbidden secret techniques or divine artifacts to trace the truth... your little disguise probably won't be able to hide it at all. Listen to me, after you go back, don't get involved in outside affairs anymore. After I've dealt with the troubles here, I'll find a way to go to the Ouyang residence to find you."

Fang Yu wanted to argue, but Qing Ge silenced him with a stern and unquestionable look.

Fang Yu felt a mix of frustration and worry. He was touched by Qing Ge's protection, but he didn't want him to take such a big risk for him.

Just then, Brother Qing suddenly stopped again, abruptly halting on a rooftop.

The next instant, a whooshing sound rang out!

A figure appeared silently, like a ghost, blocking their only path.

This was a figure completely clad in magnificent purple metallic armor, even his face was covered by a mask, revealing only a pair of gleaming eyes. His appearance was extremely bizarre, as if he had teleported.

"Your Excellency, I've been searching for you for quite some time."

The visitor's tone was polite, but his actions were full of obstruction.

Fang Yu frowned, subconsciously identifying the other party as an enemy. He immediately broke free from Qing Yao's protective pull, took a step forward, and stood shoulder to shoulder with Qing Yao. The bone blade in his hand instantly sprang out, gleaming coldly, pointing directly at the enemy in front of him!
"Who goes there! State your name!"

[Purple-Gold Armored Demon: 500000/500000.]

A demon with 500,000 HP?!
good good!
They're really blind! Don't they know that the two of us brothers have over a million health points combined? How dare they block our way here all by themselves?

It's been a long time since I teamed up with Brother Qing to fight an enemy. Today, I'll use you as a test subject! Watch how the two of us brothers work together to slay the demon!!

Fang Yu's heroic spirit soared, and his fighting spirit boiled over, so he prepared for a great battle.

Upon seeing Fang Yu's tense stance, as if he were about to start a fight at the slightest provocation, the demon in purple-gold armor quickly raised his hands in a somewhat comical gesture of surrender, his tone becoming somewhat helpless.

"Wait! Lord Demon Capital, wait! They're our people! They're our people!"

As he spoke, he looked at Qingyao with an innocent and pleading expression, as if he had suffered a great injustice.

Where did this green tea bitch come from! She's quite the actress!

Fang Yu narrowed his eyes, his vigilance growing even stronger; he didn't believe this nonsense at all.

Unexpectedly, Qing Yao reached out and gently pressed down Fang Yu's bone blade, which was poised to strike. "Brother Qing?! He..."

Fang Yu was taken aback and looked at Qing Yao in confusion.

Qingyao calmly introduced, "No need to be nervous. He is the Purple-Gold Armored Demon, one of the most powerful demons in the capital's local demon forces, and his status is not low. He also helped me get out of the palace today."

what? !

The core demon of the local demon forces in the capital?!

Is it such a high-end, exclusive circle?
How long has Brother Qing been in Beijing? How come he's already in such high-end circles and even has a powerful demon of this caliber come to pick him up?
Looking at myself... I'm still struggling at the bottom, fighting for my life as a "masked man"...

Fang Yu was momentarily stunned; the amount of information was overwhelming.

Just as Fang Yu was still processing the news, the purple-gold armored demon pointed to the gradually setting, cold moon in the sky and said in a somewhat urgent tone.

"Your Excellency, it's getting late! We must get to the designated location quickly! If we're late and miss the appointed time, not only will our plans be disrupted, but many people may also suffer, and the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Qing Yao's expression remained calm, but a hint of hesitation was clearly visible in his eyes. He glanced at Fang Yu beside him, then at the moonlight on the horizon, clearly caught in a dilemma.

His original plan was to personally escort Fang Yu back to the safe Ouyang residence before making any other plans.

But now it seems that time is running out.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally whispered the instructions to the demon in purple-gold armor.

"Purple-gold armored demon, you should go back to the prepared carriage and wait. I will finish what I need to do and then return to meet you immediately."

"Your Excellency, this is probably not appropriate!"

The demon in purple and gold armor was so anxious when it saw that the green demon was actually going to delay its important business for this human that it raised its voice eight octaves.

This time, they went to great lengths to rescue Qingyao from the heavily guarded palace. They were going to attend an extremely important secret meeting that concerned the life and death of many demons and subsequent plans. It was not for Qingyao to do personal business or save humans!
Moreover, the person that Qingyao is protecting so much, if he is not mistaken, is clearly a pure human!
Is a mere human, a complete stranger, even if he is somewhat special, worth the Demon Envoy taking such a risk and making such a sacrifice?
The way of thinking and priorities of this envoy from the Demon Capital who came from out of town are truly unfathomable!

The purple-gold armored demon was truly baffled and couldn't comprehend the blue demon's thought process at all. He could only stand by anxiously, yet dared not forcibly disobey the blue demon's decision.

Just then, an aged yet powerful voice, seemingly capable of shaking the very soul, suddenly resounded from all around them, from every direction...

"My friends, since you've caused such a big commotion, why rush off? Why not stay and keep this old man company, stretch your muscles and let me see who this person is who dares to run wild in the capital."

The sound, as if containing some kind of sonic attack, caused the air to vibrate.

Both the Azure Demon and the Purple-Gold Armored Demon's expressions changed instantly! Visibly, their expressions became extremely solemn and vigilant!

"A master!" Qingyao said to Fang Yu in a low voice, her tone more serious than ever before: "I will find a way to create an opportunity for you to escape! You must rush back to the Ouyang Mansion as fast as you can! Remember, do not leave the house until I come looking for you! Remember that!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu knew that the enemy was no ordinary force, and even Brother Qing found it troublesome!

His brows were furrowed, but instead of backing down, his fighting spirit intensified.

"Brother Qing! What nonsense are you talking about! We're all in this together! When brothers are of one mind, their strength can break metal!"

Upon hearing this, Qingyao was slightly taken aback, then a complex yet somewhat gratified smile appeared on his face. He even spoke in a teasing tone.

"You're openly associating with demons. If those humans in the capital who see demons as their mortal enemies see this, all the reputation and status you've worked so hard to build up in the capital will be completely ruined."

His natural, relaxed, and even slightly playful demeanor contrasted sharply with the tense and critical situation before him.

The purple-gold armored demon beside him, whose expression was already extremely tense, couldn't help but show a hint of astonishment and disbelief on his face.

This Azure Demon Envoy—he wasn't like this at all when we were discussing business! How could he be so approachable, even joking around? He was clearly as cold as a block of ice, all business and unapproachable!

The contrast is too great!

However, the demon in purple and gold armor, who was specially arranged by the higher-ups of the demon forces to receive and assist the green demon, may not be the strongest among the demons in the capital, but he is absolutely incredibly smooth and experienced in dealing with people and reading between the lines.

Therefore, he quickly adjusted his thoughts in a very short time.

Since the usually aloof Azure Demon Envoy could show such a rare expression and such a protective and affectionate attitude, it means that this human youth is extremely important and of extraordinary value to the Azure Demon Envoy.

Now is the perfect opportunity for him to demonstrate his loyalty and win favor.
"Lord Demon Envoy!" The demon in purple-gold armor stepped forward abruptly, his voice strong and resolute: "The strength of this person is unknown, and he is likely extremely difficult to deal with! It would be better if I stayed behind to cover your retreat and buy you some time! You and this friend should leave first! Important matters are at stake!"

The meaning of his words couldn't be clearer.

He wanted to stay behind to defend against the powerful enemy and block their retreat!
This time, not only Fang Yu looked at him with some surprise, but even Qing Yao was slightly moved and began to look at the purple-gold armored demon in a different light.

Qingyao's first instinct was to refuse, not wanting to owe such a huge favor.

But when his gaze fell on Fang Yu beside him, he thought of Fang Yu's safety and suppressed his hesitation. His eyes became firm, and he nodded heavily to the purple-gold armored demon.

He accepted this kindness! He remembered this helping hand!
"Alright! In that case, I'll leave this to you! Be careful!"

Without further hesitation, he grabbed Fang Yu's arm, unleashing a burst of power as he charged forward with Fang Yu, trying to forcefully break through the blockade and rush off in another direction!

"How dare you! Did I say you could leave?!"

The moment they moved, that old man's roar suddenly rang out again, like a thunderclap!
Its sound waves seemed to contain a strange power that could directly shake a person's soul, causing Fang Yu to feel his blood surging and lose his senses for a moment!
And just then.

"If you want them to stay, they'll have to get past me first!!"

(End of this chapter)