I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

Sect Leader Lu accepted the token, a jade pendant carved with an eagle with outstretched wings. Its exquisite craftsmanship clearly revealed its immense value. He stroked the patterns on the pendant, his expression growing grave.

"This jade pendant..." Sect Master Lu pondered for a moment, "It is indeed Zhao Qi's. I have seen him wearing it before."

Lei Yi was delighted, but soon calmed down. He knew that a jade pendant alone was not enough to completely clear his suspicion.

"Master Lu, Zhao Qi is a sinister and cunning person. He deliberately spread rumors and framed me. His purpose is to..."

Before Lei Yi could finish, an old voice came from the entrance of the hall: "Master, we need to be cautious about this matter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several elders from the Qingyun Sect filed in. Most of them were supporters of Zhao Qi's faction and had always harbored grudges against Lei Yi.

"Master, this kid's words are all sweet talk, don't trust him!" An old man with white hair and beard stepped forward and pointed at Lei Yi, saying, "Does anyone know if he stole this jade pendant and deliberately framed Zhao Qi?"

"Yes, Master Brother, Junior Brother Zhao Qi has always been of good character. How could he do such a thing?" Another elder also echoed.

Upon hearing this, Lei Yi sneered in his heart. These elders were clearly blinded by Zhao Qi, which was why they said such confusing things.

"My fellow elders, everything I said is true. If there is even a single lie, God..." Lei Yi was about to explain when he was interrupted by an elder.

"That's enough! Stop your quibbling!" the elder said angrily. "You say you have evidence, but do you have witnesses? Do you have physical evidence?"

Lei Yi took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in his heart. He knew that now was not the time to argue with these elders. He had to come up with more powerful evidence to convince them.

"Of course," Lei Yi said word by word with a firm gaze, "I not only have witnesses, but also..." He paused deliberately, his eyes sweeping over everyone present, finally stopping at Sect Leader Lu, "and even more ironclad evidence that can prove Zhao Qi's true identity!"

Lei Yi's tone was firm, his eyes blazing like a burning flame. Several elders were so overwhelmed by his sudden aura that for a moment no one spoke up to refute him.

"You said you have a witness, then where is your witness?" The white-haired elder who initially questioned Lei Yi was the first to break the silence, staring at Lei Yi with sharp eyes, as if he wanted to see through him.

"My witness is none other than the innocent citizen imprisoned by Zhao Qi in the secret room in the back mountain of Qingyun Sect!" Lei Yi spoke loudly, and every word struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall erupted in an uproar. The elders looked at each other, whispering among themselves. Imprisoning civilians was a serious crime. If word got out, the Qingyun Sect's century-long reputation would be ruined.

"What nonsense! How could Junior Brother Zhao Qi do such a treasonous thing!" An elder slammed the table and stood up, angrily scolding Lei Yi for his lies.

"Whether it is nonsense or not, elders, just follow me and you will know!" Lei Yi was neither humble nor arrogant, his eyes were frank and he did not dodge at all.

"Who do you think you are? You can go just like that?" The white-haired elder challenged us again. "What qualifications do you have to order us around?"

"Liuli dares to ask the elders to give Young Master Lei a chance to prove his innocence." Dongfang Liuli, who had been silent until then, suddenly spoke. Her voice was cold, but every word was clear. "We will know whether what Young Master Lei said is true. If it is false, Liuli is willing to bear the responsibility with Young Master Lei."

Dongfang Liuli was of noble status and held considerable prestige in the martial arts world. Even Sect Leader Lu had to give her some respect. Her words were undoubtedly a guarantee for Lei Yi.

Several elders looked at each other. They knew that Dongfang Liuli was not a reckless person. Now that she was willing to guarantee Lei Yi, this matter was probably not groundless.

"Alright! I'll give you this chance!" Sect Leader Lu pondered for a moment before finally speaking, "If you dare to deceive me, I will not let you off lightly!"

"Thank you, Master!" Lei Yi bowed and thanked him. He knew that this was his only chance to prove his innocence.

The group marched towards the back mountain in a mighty procession, with Lei Yi leading the way, his steps steady and his gaze resolute. Dongfang Liuli walked side by side with Sect Leader Lu, observing Lei Yi calmly, nodding inwardly: this young man was indeed extraordinary.

However, just as everyone was about to reach the secret room in the back mountain, a commotion suddenly came from the distance, accompanied by the clanging sound of weapons colliding, breaking the tranquility of the mountains.

"Oh no! Someone broke into the mountain gate!" an elder exclaimed.

Lei Yi's heart tightened, and a bad premonition came to his mind...

"Oh no! Someone's breaking into the mountain gate!" an elder exclaimed. Before he finished speaking, a disciple came running over in a panic, "Report to the master, mountain, mountain, mountain..."

"What are you panicking about? Speak slowly!" an elder shouted. The disciple finally came to his senses and trembled as he said, "There's a group of men in black at the foot of the mountain. They're coming aggressively and heading straight for the back mountain!"

Lei Yi's heart sank when he heard this, and a sense of foreboding washed over him. He turned sharply to look at Dongfang Liuli, only to see that she too was frowning, clearly aware of the seriousness of the situation.

"It seems that someone doesn't want us to reach the back mountain." Lei Yi smiled coldly, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

"It seems so, Master Lei, it seems we have to deal with these uninvited guests first." A cold light flashed in Dongfang Liuli's beautiful eyes, and her tone was cold.

"Hmph! You dare show off your mere tricks in front of an expert!" The silent Sect Master Lu snorted coldly, a powerful pressure emanating from him. "I want to see who is so bold as to dare to come to Qingyun Sect and cause trouble!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Sect Leader Lu flashed and rushed down the mountain like an arrow. Dongfang Liuli followed closely behind him, and Lei Yi followed without hesitation.

On the mountain road, dozens of men in black, wielding sharp blades, engaged in a fierce battle with disciples of the Qingyun Sect. Each of these men in black was exceptionally skilled, their attacks ruthless and brutal, clearly well prepared. Despite their numbers, the Qingyun Sect disciples were quickly defeated and forced to retreat.

"Stop!" Master Lu roared, his voice as deafening as a bell. He knocked back several men in black with a single palm strike, his figure weaving through the crowd like a ghost, leaving them falling to the ground wherever he passed.

Dongfang Liuli also joined the battle. She was light and graceful, and her swordsmanship was sharp. She was like a deadly mandala flower, blooming among the men in black.

Lei Yi wasn't idle either. Although his martial arts skills weren't as good as Master Lu and Dongfang Liuli's, he was quick-witted and agile. He used the terrain to his advantage, maneuvering with the men in black, occasionally launching sneak attacks and dispatching many of them.

The fierce battle lasted for about an incense stick of time. With the joint efforts of Master Lu, Dongfang Liuli and Lei Yi, the men in black finally couldn't hold on and fled in defeat.

However, the mountain road was already in ruins. The ground was littered with the bodies of men in black and Qingyun Sect disciples, and the stench of blood filled the air, making one nauseous.

"Mr. Lei, are you okay?" Dongfang Liuli came to Lei Yi and asked with concern.

"I'm fine." Lei Yi shook his head, his eyes sweeping across the corpses scattered on the ground. A sense of unease rose in his heart, "It seems that they are coming for me."

Dongfang Liuli followed Lei Yi's gaze and understood something. She turned to look at Sect Leader Lu, only to see him staring at Lei Yi with a complicated look, wondering what he was thinking.

Sect Leader Lu spoke slowly, his tone profound, "Young Master Lei, it seems you know more than we thought..." On the bloody mountain road, the three of them exchanged glances, the atmosphere heavy with emotion. Lei Yi knew that Sect Leader Lu's suspicions hadn't been completely dispelled.

"Master Lu," Lei Yi took a deep breath and spoke firmly, "I understand your concerns, but please believe me, I have absolutely nothing to do with those men in black. I was framed because I discovered a shocking secret, and this secret is enough to subvert the entire martial arts world!"

He paused, then pulled out an exquisite brocade box from his bosom and slowly opened it. Inside the box lay a simple jade pendant, emitting a faint glow.

"This is..." Sect Leader Lu's pupils shrank slightly as he recognized the origin of the jade pendant. "This is a token of the former leader of the martial arts world!"

Lei Yi nodded, his tone heavy, "Indeed, this jade pendant is the evidence I risked my life to keep. It proves that the current leader of the martial arts world is not legitimate. He wants to kill people and silence them at all costs to cover up the truth!"

Dongfang Liuli's beautiful eyes flashed with surprise when she heard this. She had always known that Lei Yi was investigating something very important, but she had never expected it to involve the leader of the martial arts world.

Sect Leader Lu fell silent. He carefully observed Lei Yi's expression, trying to find a flaw. However, Lei Yi's eyes were clear and firm, and he didn't look like he was lying.

"Young Master Lei," after a long moment, Sect Leader Lu finally spoke, his tone tentative, "Do you have any evidence for what you're saying?"

"Of course." Lei Yi smiled confidently, "The evidence I have is enough to shock the entire martial arts world." He leaned close to Master Lu's ear and whispered something.

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Lu's expression suddenly changed, "Are you telling the truth?!"

"It's absolutely true." Lei Yi said firmly.

Sect Leader Lu fell into deep thought. Lei Yi's words had truly shocked him. If all this were true, the consequences would be disastrous.

At this moment, a Qingyun Sect disciple hurried over and said, "Master, all the major sects in the martial arts world have sent invitations. A martial arts conference will be held in Luoxia Valley in three days!"

Lei Yi's heart moved. This was a great opportunity. He could use this conference to make the truth public and completely clear his grievances!

"Master Lu," Lei Yi said with a gleam in his eyes, "I think this is a good opportunity to prove my innocence."

Sect Leader Lu pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded, "Okay, I promise you, in three days, I will go to Sunset Valley with you!"

Three days later, Lei Yi and Dongfang Liuli followed Sect Leader Lu to Luoxia Valley. However, the scene before them made him feel depressed...