I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

Sunset Cloud Valley, always filled with laughter and joy, was today shrouded in an eerie silence. Lei Yi followed Sect Leader Lu into the valley, his initial anticipation gradually replaced by an inexplicable unease.

In the valley, the flags of various sects fluttered in the wind, and numerous people from the underworld gathered in twos and threes, whispering about something. Lei Yi was keenly aware that these discussions were mixed with many strange glances, filled with scrutiny, suspicion, and even vague hostility.

"Master Lu, you are here!" A middle-aged man in a green robe came forward and bowed. He is the master of Qingyun Sect and the convener of this martial arts conference.

Sect Leader Lu nodded slightly in response, but his eyes involuntarily drifted around, trying to catch some information from the whispers.

"Master Lu, who is this?" The leader of Qingyun Sect noticed Lei Yi standing behind Master Lu, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"This is Young Master Lei," Sect Leader Lu introduced. "He's here to..."

"He is Lei Yi?!" The leader of Qingyun Sect was interrupted by a sharp voice before he could finish his words.

Lei Yi looked in the direction of the voice and saw a short and fat man walking out of the crowd. He had a face full of flesh and greed in his eyes.

"I'm the leader of the Giant Whale Gang. I've long heard of Young Master Lei's name!" the short, fat man said with a forced smile, his tone filled with sarcasm. "I heard Young Master Lei found quite a few treasures in the Black Wind Cave?"

Lei Yi's heart suddenly sank. He knew that the thing he was most worried about had happened.

"Mr. Lei, how did you get those treasures? Why don't you tell us about it?" The leader of the Giant Whale Gang asked relentlessly, and at the same time winked at the people around him.

Some people in the crowd began to echo, "Yes, Master Lei, just tell us about it and let us open our eyes!"

"The Black Wind Cave is extremely dangerous. How did Young Master Lei escape unscathed at such a young age?"

Lei Yi tried to explain, but was drowned out by the constant stream of questioning. He then realized that, without knowing when, the crowd had spread all sorts of rumors about him, saying that he had killed people and robbed treasures in the Black Wind Cave, and some even said that he was a spy for the Demon Cult.

"Everyone, please listen to my explanation!" Lei Yi raised his voice, trying to suppress the noise around him. However, what responded to him was even more fierce accusations and insults.

"Explain? What's there to explain? I've done it!" The Giant Whale Gang leader sneered, "A ruthless person like you deserves to be killed by everyone!"

Some people in the crowd began to stir and approached Lei Yi. Lei Yi felt a huge pressure coming towards him and realized that he had fallen into a carefully designed trap.

"Stop!" At that moment, a cold voice echoed throughout the valley. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a woman in white slowly approaching. Her beauty was breathtaking, and her aura was serene, like an angel from the heavens, making it difficult to even gaze directly at her. It was Dongfang Liuli! Why had she suddenly appeared? And how would she handle the situation? Dongfang Liuli's appearance was like a gentle breeze sweeping through the restless valley, and the previously clamorous chatter gradually subsided. Everyone was captivated by her graceful presence, their eyes unconsciously following her figure.

"Miss Dongfang, why are you here?" When the leader of Qingyun Sect saw the newcomer, a hint of surprise appeared on his originally serious expression, and his tone became much more polite.

Dongfang Liuli ignored him, her gaze crossing the crowd and landing on Lei Yi. A hint of barely perceptible worry lingered in her cold voice, "What happened?"

Lei Yi opened his mouth, about to explain, but the Giant Whale Gang leader beat him to the punch. "Miss Dongfang, you've arrived just in time! This kid has evil intentions, committing murder and robbery in the Black Wind Cave. We're about to bring him to justice!"

"Oh?" Dongfang Liuli frowned slightly and turned her gaze towards Lei Yi with a look of scrutiny. "Is this true?"

Lei Yi groaned bitterly in his heart. He had never imagined that he would be dragged into such an unfounded accusation. He wanted to defend himself, but the people around him simply did not listen to him. They just pointed at him, their eyes full of suspicion and hostility.

"Don't be fooled by him, Dongfang girl!" someone in the crowd shouted. "This guy is very cunning. You better be careful!"

Dongfang Liuli remained silent, staring at Lei Yi quietly, as if waiting for his explanation. However, facing the accusations and questions surrounding him, Lei Yi felt a deep sense of powerlessness. He knew that no matter what he said, no one would believe him.

"Young Master Lei, what do you say?" Dongfang Liuli saw that Lei Yi was silent, so she asked again. Her tone was still calm, but it made Lei Yi feel an inexplicable pressure.

Lei Yi took a deep breath and was about to speak when he felt a sharp gaze coming from the crowd. He subconsciously turned his head and saw that Sect Leader Lu was staring at him with a frown, his eyes complicated and difficult to read.

Lei Yi's heart sank. He knew that Sect Leader Lu was also at the gathering, and after seeing this, his trust in him began to waver. The words he had wanted to explain were now stuck in his throat, making it difficult to speak.

"What? You've got nothing to say?" The Giant Whale Gang leader saw this and smiled smugly. "Miss Dongfang, you see, this kid is clearly guilty!"

Dongfang Liuli still didn't say anything, but his eyes glanced back and forth between Lei Yi and the leader of the Giant Whale Gang, as if he was weighing something.

At this moment, Lei Yi suddenly sensed a faint murderous aura emanating from the crowd. Alarm bells rang in his heart, and he raised his head sharply, his gaze sweeping through the crowd like lightning, trying to find the source of that murderous aura. However, the crowd was so crowded that he could not find the target.

"Who is it?!" Lei Yi thought to himself, a sense of unease welling up in his heart. He realized that things were far from as simple as they seemed...

"Young Master Lei, what's wrong with you?" The Giant Whale Gang leader noticed Lei Yi's anomaly and asked with feigned concern, a sinister smile playing on his lips. Lei Yi ignored him, staring intently at the crowd, trying to identify the enemy hiding in the shadows. Suddenly, his gaze fell on an inconspicuous corner at the edge of the crowd. There stood several men in black. Although they had deliberately lowered their figures, Lei Yi was still keenly aware that their gazes were fixed on him, full of hostility.

Lei Yi had an idea and wanted to go forward to investigate, but was stopped by the men of the Giant Whale Gang leader.

"What? Where are you going, Master Lei?" The Giant Whale Gang leader stopped Lei Yi with a forced smile, his obese body blocking his way like a mountain of flesh. "Are you trying to escape?" He raised his voice, drawing suspicion from those around him.

Lei Yi suppressed his anger and glanced coldly at the men in black. They were still standing in the corner, but Lei Yi was sure they were closely watching every move here. He realized that his every move was under their surveillance, and any rash action would only alert the enemy.

"Master Lei, why don't you speak?" Dongfang Liuli looked at Lei Yi, a hint of doubt in her clear eyes. "If you have been wronged, you should explain clearly to clear your suspicion."

Lei Yi took a deep breath and said to Dongfang Liuli in a low voice, "This matter is strange. Someone is trying to frame me. If you stay, you will only cause trouble. Leave here first."

Dongfang Liuli frowned slightly and was about to speak when she was interrupted by Lei Yi, "Listen to me and go!" There was unquestionable firmness in his tone. Dongfang Liuli was stunned for a moment, but finally nodded, turned and left the crowd.

When the Giant Whale Gang leader saw Dongfang Liuli leave, a sly look flashed in his eyes. He turned to look at Lei Yi, his tone tinged with sarcasm, "What? Young Master Lei, are you making arrangements for your final arrangements? Don't worry, once we find out the truth, we will definitely give you an explanation."

Lei Yi ignored his provocation and scanned the crowd again, trying to find out more about the men in black. Suddenly, his gaze focused, and a thin old man in the crowd caught his attention.

The old man was dressed simply, and blended in unnoticeably in the crowd. However, his eyes gleamed with brilliance, and from time to time he glanced at the men in black with a subtle hint of disgust. Lei Yi's heart stirred, and his intuition told him that this old man might know something.

He approached the old man calmly and asked in a low voice, "Old man, do you know those men in black?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of vigilance flashed in the old man's cloudy eyes. He looked Lei Yi up and down, said nothing, just shook his head slightly, turned around and wanted to leave.

Lei Yi grabbed the old man and said anxiously, "Father, I know you must know something. Please tell me. This is really important to me!"

The old man struggled for a few times, but seeing that he couldn't break free, he lowered his voice and said, "Young man, I know you've been wronged, but you'd better not interfere in this matter. Those people are not someone you can afford to offend..."

"Who are they?" Lei Yi asked.

The old man sighed and was about to speak when his expression suddenly changed. He pushed Lei Yi away and pointed at his nose, cursing, "How dare you, boy, steal my purse!"

Before Lei Yi could react, the people around him had already gathered around and glared at him.

"Catch the thief! Catch him quickly!" the old man shouted at the top of his lungs, but there was a strange hint of pride in his voice.

Lei Yi instantly realized that he had fallen into a trap! He wanted to explain, but the crowd had already surrounded him, not giving him a chance to speak.

"Heroes, wait a minute!" A loud voice sounded outside the crowd. Everyone turned their heads and saw a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes walking in surrounded by a group of people.

"The leader of the Golden Sword Sect!" Someone in the crowd recognized the person and started talking.

The leader of the Golden Sword Sect walked up to Lei Yi, looked him up and down, and said in a deep voice, "Young Master Lei, we respect you as a man, but if you want to get away with this, you are underestimating us. If you want to prove your innocence, it's very simple..." He paused, staring at Lei Yi with sharp eyes, "Hand over what you got in the Black Wind Cave, and we will judge it ourselves!"

Lei Yi's heart sank. He knew that the real trouble had just begun...

As soon as the leader of the Golden Sword Sect finished speaking, several leaders of small sects stood up in the crowd and echoed: "Yes, hand over the treasure to prove your innocence!" These people were usually wary of Lei Yi, and now that they saw him imprisoned, they naturally wanted to take the opportunity to step on him.

Lei Yi looked at the people before him coldly. He knew they were just a bunch of fence-sitters, siding with whoever was stronger. They wanted the treasure, but they also wanted to see him, Lei Yi, ruined!

"You want a treasure?" Lei Yi sneered, "What if I say no?"

"Young Master Lei, what do you mean?" The leader of the Golden Sword Sect's face darkened. "Could it be that you have secretly hidden the treasures in the Black Wind Cave and want to keep them all for yourself?"

"Hidden? Keep it all to yourself?" Lei Yi laughed out loud as if he had heard a funny joke. "I, Lei Yi, act openly and honestly. Why should I explain to you?"

"What an upright person!" Someone in the crowd shouted, and everyone was immediately outraged. They accused Lei Yi of quibbling and demanded that he hand over the treasure.

Seeing this, Sect Leader Lu wanted to step forward to persuade them, but was held back by someone beside him. He whispered, "Brother Lu, why are you getting involved in this mess? Lei Yi is the target of public criticism now. If you continue to speak up for him, you'll get yourself into trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Lu hesitated for a moment, then finally sighed and retreated back into the crowd. He knew that Lei Yi was doomed today.

Lei Yi looked at the greedy and indifferent faces before him, and his heart went cold. He knew that these people had been blinded by greed and would not listen to his explanation at all.

"You want treasure? Then come and get it!" Lei Yi suddenly drew the long sword from his waist, and the sword reflected a dazzling cold light in the sunlight. "I want to see who of you has this ability!"

Everyone was startled by his sudden action, and for a moment no one dared to step forward.

"Young Master Lei, are you going to make an enemy of the entire martial arts world?" the leader of the Golden Sword Sect shouted sternly.

Lei Yi said nothing, only looking at him coldly, his eyes filled with determination. He knew that a battle today was inevitable, and he had no way to retreat!

"If that's the case, don't blame me for being rude!" The leader of the Golden Sword Sect drew the broadsword from his waist and raised it high. The crowd immediately rang out the sound of unsheathed swords, flashing cold light and filled with murderous intent...