I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

Dongfang Liuli gritted her teeth, ignoring the injuries sustained from her previous forced attempt to break the formation, and once again mobilized the dwindling spiritual energy within her body. A golden light swirled around her, like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, radiating a dazzling brilliance. Every breath rippled through the wounds still lingering within her, bringing piercing pain. Yet, she seemed oblivious to the pain, her eyes focused solely on the faint pulse of connection to Lei Yi.

"Lei Yi, wait for me..." She repeated this sentence over and over in her heart, as if making a promise, but more like encouraging herself. This strong love turned into a powerful motivation, supporting her to continue.

Meanwhile, Lei Yi was in a misty forest. Tall trees blocked out the sun, and a thick fog filled the air, making it difficult to see where he was going. Countless dark shadows stalked around him, like cheetahs waiting for an opportunity, ready to strike a fatal blow.

These shadows were the defensive forces within the illusion array—the shadow puppets. They had no physical form, yet possessed formidable attack power, and were perfectly hidden within the mist, making them impossible to defend against.

Lei Yi brandished his longsword, each swing bringing with it a sharp gust of wind, forcing the approaching shadow puppets back. However, his spiritual power, suppressed by the illusion array, had been reduced to a tenth of its original strength, and each attack seemed to drain all his strength.

"We must fight quickly and decisively!" Lei Yi said in his heart.

As he fought the shadow puppets, he carefully observed his surroundings, trying to find the key to breaking the formation. The old man's previous advice echoed in his mind, and Lei Yi understood that to break the formation, he had to find the core. And the core was likely hidden in this misty forest.

Suddenly, Lei Yi seemed to recall something, his gaze falling on the shadow puppets. Although their attacks were fierce, they always surrounded him, keeping a certain distance, as if they were... guarding something?

Lei Yi's heart stirred, and a bold idea emerged in his mind. He no longer wanted to fight, but instead deliberately exposed a flaw, luring the shadow puppet to attack him.

The shadow puppets fell for his trick and rushed towards Lei Yi. Lei Yi didn't dodge or evade, allowing the shadows to pass through his body. At this moment, he suddenly felt a powerful force burst out from his body, knocking the surrounding shadow puppets away.

At the same time, Dongfang Liuli felt the power of the restriction suddenly increase several times, the immense pressure making it almost impossible for her to breathe. But she didn't stop, instead she poured her spiritual power into the restriction with even greater resolve. The golden light became even more dazzling, as if illuminating the entire world.

"What's going on?" In the distance, the illusionist who had been paying close attention to the situation here noticed something unusual and his face suddenly darkened. "This power..."

"Damn it! How could this woman have such powerful strength!" The illusionist's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth. He quickly formed seals with his hands, and black runes flew out from his fingertips and merged into the void before him.

As these runes merged, the power of the restriction surged again. The restriction, already as impenetrable as a solid wall, now emanated a suffocating pressure. Dongfang Liuli groaned, a trace of blood escaping from the corner of her mouth. She felt as if she were being crushed by a mountain, breathing was difficult, and the spiritual energy within her body was rapidly draining away, like a floodgate being opened.

However, she couldn't give up! Lei Yi was still waiting for her in the illusion array, she couldn't fall here!

Dongfang Liuli gritted her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain within her body. She mobilized all her spiritual energy, attacking the barrier again and again. The golden light and the black runes collided, emitting a series of piercing roars, and the entire space trembled violently.

Lei Yi also noticed something unusual within the illusion. He discovered that while the shadow puppets' attacks were fierce, they weren't completely haphazard. Each of their attacks and movements seemed to follow a specific pattern.

"Could it be..." Lei Yi's heart moved, and a bold guess emerged in his mind.

He no longer blindly counterattacked, but began to consciously observe the shadow puppets' attack patterns, trying to find their flaws. Gradually, he discovered that every time the shadow puppets attacked, their bodies would pause for a moment, and this pause was the best time for him to counterattack.

"Now!" Lei Yi's eyes focused, and he caught the moment when a shadow puppet attacked. He stabbed out with the long sword in his hand at a tricky angle, accurately hitting its weak point.

The shadow puppet let out a shrill scream and turned into a black mist that dissipated into the air.

Lei Yi was delighted, knowing his guess was correct. He took a deep breath, calmed his excitement, and continued to observe the movements of the other shadow puppets.

After repeated attempts and repeated successes, Lei Yi gradually mastered the techniques of fighting the shadow puppets. He was like an experienced hunter, gradually gaining the upper hand in the process of dealing with his prey.

However, Lei Yi didn't let his guard down. He knew this was only the first test of the illusion array, and the real danger lay ahead. Furthermore, Dongfang Liuli was still out there, fighting for him. He had to break the array quickly to live up to her efforts!

At this moment, Lei Yi suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart. He suddenly raised his head and looked into the depths of the illusion array. His face became more solemn than ever before.

"Liuli..." he muttered, his tone filled with worry.

The next moment, he no longer hesitated, gripped the sword tightly, and walked resolutely towards the depths of the illusion array...

Beads of sweat rolled down Dongfang Liuli's forehead. Her face was as pale as paper, her lips bloodless from being bitten. Her spiritual energy was nearly depleted, and every breath felt like a knife slicing through her body. Pain rippled through her limbs, threatening to consume her. But the gleam of determination in her eyes never faded. Lei Yi's image lingered in her mind, the only thing keeping her going.

"Lei Yi, wait for me..." She whispered with her remaining strength, and changed the magic spells with her hands again. The golden light was like a dying flame, desperately burning the last bit of strength.

Meanwhile, Lei Yi had successfully defeated the shadow puppets before him one by one. However, he knew this was only the calm before the storm. As expected, as he stepped through the next stone door, an even stronger sense of oppression overwhelmed him. Dozens of shadow puppets surrounded him, emitting an icy aura, their eyes gleaming with a faint green light, like demons from hell, waiting to drag him into the abyss.

Lei Yi took a deep breath. He knew this was a tough battle, but he had no way out. He gripped the sword tightly, and the blade emitted a crisp humming sound, as if responding to its master's determination. The next moment, he transformed into a flash of lightning and took the initiative to face the group of shadow puppets.

Outside the illusion, Dongfang Liuli was on the verge of collapse. She could feel the power of the restriction constantly eroding her body. Her consciousness began to blur, and everything before her became distorted. But she still stubbornly insisted that she must live and leave this place with Lei Yi!

"Break!" Dongfang Liuli roared, and she injected all her last bit of spiritual power into the attack. The golden light suddenly surged and turned into a beam of light, slamming heavily into the restriction.

boom!

A deafening roar echoed through the heavens and earth, and the entire space trembled violently. The restrictions fluctuated violently, as if they would shatter at any moment. Dongfang Liuli's body fell backwards helplessly like a kite with a broken string.

Just then, a warm and strong arm caught her.

"Liu Li!"

A familiar voice rang in her ears. Dongfang Liuli struggled to open her heavy eyelids, and Lei Yi's anxious face came into view. She smiled weakly and wanted to say something, but found that she could no longer make any sound.

Lei Yi hugged Dongfang Liuli tightly, his eyes filled with worry and heartache. He looked down at her pale face, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

Suddenly, Lei Yi felt the space around him twist. Before he could react, a powerful suction pulled him in. He subconsciously tried to grab onto something, but found nothing around him...

"Liuli?" Lei Yi exclaimed, only to find himself in a vast expanse of white space. A familiar figure appeared before him. It was a woman in a light blue dress. She had a stunningly beautiful face, but her eyes, as they flickered, seemed to hold an endless sorrow.

"You are..." Lei Yi looked at the woman in front of him, his heart full of confusion and shock, and an inexplicable sense of familiarity surged in his heart.

The woman slowly turned around and gave Lei Yi a sad smile: "Long time no see, Brother Lei Yi..."