I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

The thick fog was like a thick wall of cotton, obscuring all sound. Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli stood back to back, vigilantly monitoring their surroundings. The shadow had moved with incredible speed, vanishing into the mist in the blink of an eye, leaving no trace.

"Boom-thump-"

A dull sound emanated from the depths of the fog, like the heartbeat of a giant, hammering at their chambers again and again. Then, the ground began to tremble slightly, and some gravel rolled down from the valley top, leaving a brief trail in the thick fog before disappearing.

"Oh no, it's falling rocks!" Lei Yi pulled Dongfang Liuli up and ran towards a relatively open area.

It was difficult to discern their direction in the fog, and they could only rely on their faint senses to avoid the constantly rolling debris. Dongfang Liuli's physical strength was obviously exhausted, and his steps became a little messy.

"Miss Dongfang, hold on to me!" Lei Yi grabbed Dongfang Liuli's wrist and took her behind a huge rock.

Rocks kept falling from above the boulder, making a deafening sound. Lei Yi protected Dongfang Liuli under him, using his body to shield her from the possible falling debris.

"Cough cough..." Dongfang Liuli coughed violently. Her face was pale and a trace of blood oozed from the corner of her mouth.

Lei Yi's heart tightened, and he asked with concern, "How are you?"

"I'm fine..." Dongfang Liuli shook her head, suppressing the discomfort in her body. "We must leave here as soon as possible. Misty Valley is too dangerous."

Lei Yi nodded and was about to help Dongfang Liuli up when he suddenly heard a sound of breaking air behind him.

"Oh no! They are catching up!" Dongfang Liuli's face changed and he reminded hurriedly.

Lei Yi looked back and saw several dark figures looming in the mist, rapidly approaching them. They were extremely fast and agile, clearly masters.

"Let's go!" Lei Yi no longer hesitated, pulled Dongfang Liuli up, and ran towards the depths of the fog.

They ran all the way, but the pursuers behind them were getting closer and closer, and they could still vaguely hear the enemy's arrogant shouts.

"Lei Yi, don't run away, just surrender!"

"You can't escape!"

Lei Yi gritted his teeth. He knew that escaping today would be as difficult as ascending to heaven. But even if there was only a glimmer of hope, he would fight to the death.

"Miss Dongfang, can you still hold on?" Lei Yi asked while running.

Dongfang Liuli didn't say anything, but just squeezed his hand even tighter...

Thick fog rolled in, and the figures of Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli appeared and disappeared in it. Lei Yi looked back and saw an old figure moving freely in the fog, and his speed was actually faster than theirs.

"It's Elder Qin!" Dongfang Liuli recognized the person at a glance, and her pretty face was full of solemnity.

Elder Qin, a late Jindan cultivator, held a highly respected position within the Xuantian Sect. He was ruthless and merciless, and countless disciples had perished at his hands. This time, he personally led the hunt, demonstrating his determination to capture Lei Yi.

"Boy, let's see where you can escape!" Elder Qin's cold voice penetrated the fog and reached Lei Yi's ears, like a death warrant.

Lei Yi's heart sank, knowing he was doomed today. But he didn't give up, still trying his best to dodge and maneuver through the fog with Dongfang Liuli.

"Ah!" Dongfang Liuli suddenly screamed, her legs went weak and she almost fell to the ground.

Lei Yi was quick to support her and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

"My foot... seems to have been twisted..." Dongfang Liuli's face was pale and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

Lei Yi looked down and saw that Dongfang Liuli's ankle was red and swollen, obviously a serious sprain.

"I'll carry you!" Lei Yi made a quick decision, carried Dongfang Liuli on his back without any explanation, and continued to run forward.

Dongfang Liuli lay on Lei Yi's back, feeling his broad shoulders and strong physique, and an inexplicable sense of security surged in her heart. But she knew that if they continued like this, they would be caught up sooner or later.

"Lei Yi, let me go, you escape alone..."

"Don't talk nonsense!" Lei Yi interrupted her, "Let's go together!"

Lei Yi gritted his teeth and quickened his pace. However, carrying someone on his back slowed him down, and Elder Qin was getting closer and closer to them.

"Lei Yi, you can't escape!" Elder Qin's voice echoed in the mist like a ghost. "Surrender yourself, and I may be able to give you a quick death!"

Lei Yi ignored him and just ran forward. He didn't know how much longer he could hold on, but he would never give up.

At this moment, Lei Yi suddenly discovered that there was a fork in the road ahead...

In the dense fog, two forks in the road stood before Lei Yi, like the fangs of a giant beast. He carried Dongfang Liuli on his back, sweat and mist mingling on his forehead, his heart pounding wildly in his chest.

"Boy, why don't you run away? Is the front of you the King of Hell, or a rat hole?" Elder Qin's gloomy voice came from behind, his tone full of teasing and ridicule.

Lei Yi gritted his teeth, knowing he couldn't hesitate. He quickly glanced at the two forks in the road. The left road was rugged and overgrown with bushes, while the right was relatively flat, with a small path vaguely visible winding forward.

"Go this way!" Lei Yi made up his mind and chose the path on the right which seemed to be easier to escape, and plunged into the depths of the thick fog.

"Hahaha, how stupid!" Elder Qin's laughter echoed behind him. "That road is a dead end!"

Lei Yi naturally couldn't hear what Elder Qin said. All his attention was focused on his feet at the moment. Dongfang Liuli on his back groaned because of the bumps.

"Can you still hold on?" Lei Yi asked in a low voice, his tone full of worry.

"Well, I'm fine..." Dongfang Liuli answered weakly, but her tightly bitten lips and pale face revealed that she was enduring great pain at the moment.

Lei Yi stopped talking, gritting his teeth and quickening his pace. However, the further they went, the heavier his heart grew. This road was even harder to walk on than he had imagined. The uneven ground was covered in gravel and thorns, and every step felt like walking on the edge of a knife.

To make matters worse, the road ahead became narrower and narrower, and finally turned into a narrow path that was only wide enough for one person to pass through. Lei Yi had no choice but to slow down and move forward cautiously.

"Hahaha, there's no way to escape!" Elder Qin's voice came from behind again. This time, his voice was much clearer, and it was obvious that he was catching up very closely.

Lei Yi's heart sank, knowing he was in a desperate situation. He stopped, gently set Dongfang Liuli down, and leaned his back against the rock wall, staring coldly at the foggy road ahead.

"Liuli, you go first, I will stop them!" Lei Yi said in a deep voice, his tone firm and resolute.

"No, I won't leave. If you want to leave, let's go together!" Dongfang Liuli shook her head, her eyes full of determination.

"Hahaha, what a touching love story!" Elder Qin's voice came from the thick fog, with a hint of teasing, "What a pity, none of you can leave today!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the thick fog dissipated, and a group of black-clad Xuantian Sect disciples appeared at the entrance of the path, surrounding Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli. Elder Qin stood in the center of the crowd, a sinister smile on his face, and he approached them step by step...

The fog lifted, but the sight before them made Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli's hearts sink to the bottom. The narrow path abruptly ended, and ahead lay a sheer rock face, bare and impassable. They were trapped.

"It seems like even Heaven doesn't want you to live." Elder Qin's sinister voice echoed in the empty valley, tinged with pride and cruelty. Behind him, the Xuantian Sect disciples drew their weapons, bloodthirsty sneers on their faces, and slowly approached.

Dongfang Liuli gripped the longsword tightly in her hand, the blade trembling, not out of fear, but out of anger. Her beautiful eyes widened as she glared at Elder Qin, saying word by word, "Elder Qin, aren't you afraid of divine retribution for killing so ruthlessly?"

"Divine punishment? Hahaha!" Elder Qin laughed heartily, looking up to the sky as if he had heard something hilarious. "As long as I kill you and obtain the ancient secret treasure, I will be able to break through the bottleneck. Then, who in this world will be able to do anything to me?"

Lei Yi protected Dongfang Liuli behind him and glanced at the enemies around him with cold eyes. He knew that it would be extremely difficult to leave alive today.

However, just as Elder Qin was about to give the order to take action, something unexpected happened.

"Rumble--"

A dull sound came from the depths of the valley, like a huge rock rolling or a wild beast roaring, shaking the entire valley.

Elder Qin's expression changed, and he turned sharply in the direction of the voice, his eyes filled with vigilance and uneasiness. The Xuantian Sect disciples behind him also looked at each other in bewilderment, their grips on their weapons tightening.

This sound...what is it?

The sound was getting closer and louder, as if some huge object was approaching them. Lei Yi's heart moved. Could it be...

He suddenly turned his head to look at the rock wall behind him, his gaze landing on an inconspicuous corner. There, something seemed to be flickering in the darkness...

"Liuli, come with me!" Without time to explain, Lei Yi pulled Dongfang Liuli up and ran towards the corner.