I am destroying the protagonist in the fantasy world!

Chapter 108 Exchange Conference, Final Plan

Under a blazing sun, the arena was bustling with activity, the flags of various sects fluttering in the wind. Lei Yi, clad in the Jian Xuan Sect's uniform azure robes, a sword at his waist, stood calmly amid the crowd, a stark contrast to the clamor.

"Brother Lei, don't be nervous. Just perform normally." A disciple of Jianxuan Sect came forward, a fake smile on his face, and patted Lei Yi's shoulder. Lei Yi dodged calmly and said lightly, "Thank you for your concern."

He looked around and found that not only the disciple just now, but also the other opponents who fought against him, looked at him with strange eyes, full of greed, ridicule, and undisguised murderous intent.

"It seems that the Poison Dragon Cult has really put a lot of effort into dealing with me." Lei Yi sneered in his heart. He had long expected that the Poison Dragon Cult would not give up, but he did not expect them to be so blatant.

As night fell, Lei Yi returned to his residence. Dongfang Liuli had been waiting for him for a long time. She was dressed in a lavender dress, and her face was pure and elegant. Upon seeing Lei Yi return, she immediately went to greet him and asked with concern, "How is it? Did anything happen today?"

Lei Yi shook his head and told her what he had seen and heard in the arena today. Dongfang Liuli frowned and said thoughtfully, "It seems that the Poison Dragon Cult intends to kill you in the competition. We must be on guard."

"I've had people investigate your opponents. They've all accepted bribes from the Poison Dragon Cult and will definitely kill you in the competition." Dongfang Liuli took out a storage ring and handed it to Lei Yi. "It contains some magic weapons I prepared for you. They can save your life in critical moments."

Lei Yi took the ring and probed into it with his spiritual sense. He found that it was filled with various rare magic weapons. He couldn't help but feel warm in his heart, but then he became a little worried: "These magic weapons are too precious. If they are discovered, it will probably cause unnecessary trouble."

Dongfang Liuli understood his concerns and said softly, "At this point, I can't care about so many things. Saving my life is the most important thing. Don't worry, I have tampered with these magic weapons so that no one will notice."

"Liuli, thank you." Lei Yi clenched the ring in his hand. He knew that Dongfang Liuli had paid a lot for him.

"There's no need to thank me between you and me." Dongfang Liuli smiled slightly, her eyes full of tenderness.

The next day, Lei Yi approached the Jianxuan Sect's leader and revealed the details of the Poison Dragon Cult's conspiracy and Dongfang Liuli's discovery. The Jianxuan Sect's leader's face darkened, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "This matter is of grave importance. I need to consult with several elders before making a decision."

"Brother Lei, don't worry. My Jianxuan Sect will never sit idly by and watch our disciples being bullied." The Jianxuan Sect leader patted Lei Yi's shoulder, his tone soothing, "But..."

He paused, staring at Lei Yi with sharp eyes, and said word by word, "You must also understand that this matter concerns the reputation of my Jianxuan Sect. I hope you can..."

The Jianxuan Sect's head frowned, took a deep breath, and slowly said, "Junior Brother Lei, you must understand that this matter concerns the reputation of our Jianxuan Sect. The sect can protect you, but you must also provide evidence that can convince the sect. Otherwise, it will be difficult to convince others with just your one-sided statement."

Lei Yi's heart sank. He knew what evidence the Jian Xuan Sect leader was talking about. He wanted to prove that the Poison Dragon Sect leader really intended to kill him in the competition, which was a nearly impossible task.

"What does the master mean..." Lei Yi asked in a low voice, already having a bad feeling in his heart.

"You must demonstrate your absolute strength in the competition, letting everyone see your potential and that you are worthy of the price Jian Xuan Sect will pay." The Jian Xuan Sect's leader stared at Lei Yi with a scorching gaze. "Only in this way can the sect have a legitimate reason to be a disciple and stand tall in front of other sects."

Lei Yi fell silent. He understood what the Jian Xuan Sect leader meant. He didn't want a simple victory, but a crushing victory, a victory that would silence everyone. Only then could the Jian Xuan Sect legitimately protect him.

"I understand." Lei Yi took a deep breath, his eyes determined, "I will prove to everyone that I am not a fish that can be slaughtered at will."

The arena was packed with people, and the atmosphere was lively. Disciples from various sects were ready, waiting for the competition to begin.

The Poison Dragon Cult leader, dressed in a black robe, sat on a high platform with a gloomy expression, gazing coldly at Lei Yi. Beside him sat several Poison Dragon Cult elders, each with a sneer on their face and a playful expression in their eyes.

"Lei Yi, today is your death!" The Poison Dragon Cult leader's voice was like rolling thunder, echoing throughout the arena. "I will completely discredit you in front of all the other sects and make you a complete waste!"

Lei Yi stood expressionless in the arena, ignoring the provocations of the Poison Dragon Cult leader. He slowly drew his sword, its blade reflecting a cold light in the sunlight.

"What a big tone!" Lei Yi's voice was icy cold, filled with suppressed anger. "I want to see who gave you the courage to be so arrogant in front of me!"

The atmosphere in the arena instantly became extremely tense. Everyone held their breath, waiting for the start of this fierce battle.

At this moment, a gentle voice sounded beside Lei Yi's ears: "Little friend Lei, be careful. The leader of the Poison Dragon Cult is good at using poison. His weapons are all laced with deadly poison. You must be extremely careful."

Lei Yi turned to see an elderly man in a cyan Taoist robe, his demeanor reminiscent of an immortal, standing beside him, looking at him kindly. Master Qingfeng smiled slightly and said meaningfully, "Young friend Lei, there's no need to be so polite. I simply can't bear to see a promising young man like you ruin your own future. Remember, the truth will eventually come out." With that, he turned and left the arena. Lei Yi closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. The surrounding noise and abuse seemed to be completely blocked out. Dongfang Liuli's resolute eyes and Master Qingfeng's meaningful smile emerged in his mind. He knew he was not fighting alone.

He opened his eyes, and they were now clear, replaced by a burning desire to fight. He gently stroked the sword, and the cool touch instantly calmed him. Lei Yi knew that anger and impulsiveness would only lead to confusion. Only calmness and wisdom could enable him to win this game.

The Poison Dragon Cult leader observed Lei Yi's changing expression, a cold smile forming on his lips. He had waited far too long for this day, and today, he would witness Lei Yi's downfall and become his stepping stone.

"Lei Yi, you dare to slander me, today I will make you pay the price!" The leader of the Poison Dragon Cult spoke with a voice like a loud bell, making the eardrums of everyone present buzz.

Lei Yi was unmoved. He turned to look at the leader of Jian Xuan Sect on the viewing platform, but saw that the other party was just looking at him expressionlessly. There was no trust or support in his eyes, only deep suspicion and indifference.

Lei Yi sneered in his heart. He knew that the leader of Jian Xuan Sect was a complete egoist. As long as the interests of Jian Xuan Sect could be preserved, he would not hesitate to sacrifice anyone, including himself, his former genius disciple.

"Master Brother, do you also believe these nonsense?" Lei Yi asked loudly, with a hint of sadness in his voice.

The Jian Xuan Sect leader's eyes flickered as he avoided Lei Yi's gaze and said calmly, "Right and wrong will be judged by the public. If you are innocent, you will be cleared."

Lei Yi's heart sank. He knew that the Jianxuan Sect leader would not help him with what happened today. He could only rely on himself to get out of this predicament.

"What a shrewd example!" Lei Yi sneered, his gaze sweeping across the crowd before finally landing on Miss Hongxiu. "Since that's the case, then please be my witnesses and see who is stirring up trouble behind this, confusing right and wrong!"

After saying that, he no longer paid attention to the crowd, turned around and walked towards the center of the arena, staring intently at his opponent who had been waiting for a long time.

The opponent was a burly figure with a fierce look in his eyes. He held a huge axe in his hand, and it was clear at a glance that he was a veteran of many battles. He looked at Lei Yi with a cruel sneer on his face. He slowly raised the axe in his hand and pointed it at Lei Yi. His voice was low and hoarse, like a call from hell:

"Boy, prepare to die..."