Primordial Emperor
Chapter 822: Kneel Down!

Chapter 822: Chapter 822: Kneel Down!

The whispers of the spectators around were growing louder, as if the situation had become more and more certain, to the point that even Lin Chen almost started to believe it, let alone others.

Damn it, it seems that no explanation would be of any use now.

The key point is, Lin Chen really didn’t do anything! His relationship with Yan Ruyu was definitely not of that sort.

Lin Chen didn’t know how to handle the situation, and seeing Yan Ruyu’s utterly harmless and extremely apologetic manner, he became even more speechless.

This time, he was truly trapped by Yan Ruyu.

At this moment, from the location of the Ten Great True Transmissions, Gong Siyuan started to slowly stand up, then walked towards Lin Chen.

Lin Chen was instantly lost for words, knowing there was no way to dodge this blame.

"Right, the Lin Chen recently famous in the rumors of the Eastern Domain, wouldn’t happen to be you, Junior Brother, right?"

"Rumors say you led a 170,000-strong army, and within two years, you fought a great battle with the Red Soul Hall and the Dark Demon Race at Endless Sky, slaughtering several million enemies and becoming the greatly renowned Great Commander."

"Even one of the ancestors of the Red Soul Hall, Xue Yuanqing, fell by the combined efforts of you and the Qin Family Ancestor."

"Junior Brother Lin Chen, are all these deeds yours?"

Yan Ruyu evidently did not realize that the current situation was far more severe to Lin Chen than she imagined.

She thought it was just a little impact on Lin Chen’s reputation, not knowing that many had already set their sights on him.

Hence, Yan Ruyu did not grasp the gravity of the situation and even connected it to the recently famed and flourishing Lin Chen.

Initially, when she heard this news, she thought there must be many people named Lin Chen in this world, so she just assumed the Formation Sect happened to have a disciple by that name.

After all, the Lin Chen she had met on Black Cloud Mountain had merely reached the Heaven-reaching Realm in his cultivation.

How could someone from such a remote and minor place compare to the recently acclaimed Lin Chen?

But now, upon meeting Lin Chen, Yan Ruyu understood everything.

The person who had been in the limelight recently was the same person she had met on Black Cloud Mountain.

Upon hearing Yan Ruyu’s words, Lin Chen didn’t respond, cursing inwardly.

What kind of situation was this? This girl dared to be so close to him and speak to him so casually. Didn’t she realize that Gong Siyuan was already storming over here furiously?

As for Gong Siyuan, he was not from the Ouyang Family line and thus technically bore no enmity towards Lin Chen.

So, Lin Chen tried to avoid any conflict with this person, but the current situation seemed to dictate otherwise.

"Junior Sister Ruyu, who is this person?"

Just after Yan Ruyu had finished asking Lin Chen, Gong Siyuan approached the two of them, his gaze landing on Lin Chen with a distinctly unfriendly look, then he questioned Yan Ruyu.

To Yan Ruyu, she was a cold and detached person with few friends within the Formation Sect and not one for conversation.

Yet Gong Siyuan was one of the few who could approach Yan Ruyu, after all, he managed to get close under the pretext of teaching her swordsmanship.

Even so, Yan Ruyu didn’t like to talk much with him, treating him merely as a senior brother to practice swordsmanship and hardly considering him a friend.

However, for Gong Siyuan, being able to approach Yan Ruyu was already enough.

As long as others couldn’t get close to Yan Ruyu, and he could, he believed that sooner or later, he could win her over to like him.

However, Lin Chen’s sudden appearance made Gong Siyuan feel threatened.

In Gong Siyuan’s mind, Yan Ruyu had long been his forbidden fruit, and he would not allow anyone else to touch her.

"He? He is Lin Chen, the recently famous Lin Chen."

Yan Ruyu looked at Lin Chen and introduced him to Gong Siyuan.

Although she didn’t understand why Gong Siyuan, ranking first among the Ten Great True Transmissions, wouldn’t pay attention to someone who had made significant contributions to the Formation Sect.

Still, Yan Ruyu explained it to him.

"What I mean is, what is he to you, Junior Sister?"

Gong Siyuan knew Yan Ruyu was naive, but he still wanted to clarify what Lin Chen’s relationship with her was.

Regarding Lin Chen being the recently famous individual, Gong Siyuan was of course aware.

But what Gong Siyuan cared about was not that issue, but rather what Lin Chen was to Yan Ruyu and why he was so close to her.

"He’s my friend!"

Yan Ruyu looked at Lin Chen and earnestly said.

Back on Black Cloud Mountain, Lin Chen had saved her life, although in the end, he took that precious Herbal Material from her. However, Yan Ruyu had long found a replacement, so she bore no grudge against Lin Chen.

"Friend!?"

Gong Siyuan’s eye twitched a few times upon hearing the relationship between Yan Ruyu and Lin Chen, and his expression suddenly turned icy as he looked at Lin Chen full of chill.

"Since when did Junior Sister Ruyu have a friend that I was unaware of?"

Gong Siyuan spoke coldly, his tone questioning.

Hearing that, Yan Ruyu frowned slightly. She was naive, but not stupid. She had always been aware of Gong Siyuan’s intentions, but Yan Ruyu did not like it. Gong Siyuan’s attitude of treating her like an object was the reason she kept her distance, and she hoped he would understand that she was indifferent to him.

"Who I befriend is none of Senior Brother Gong’s business, is it?"

Yan Ruyu frowned slightly and turned her head to speak to Gong Siyuan.

Hearing this, Gong Siyuan became infuriated.

How could it be? How could Yan Ruyu make friends without reporting to him?

In his heart, Gong Siyuan raged powerlessly, but of course, he dared not vent his anger on Yan Ruyu. He instantly directed all his fury towards Lin Chen.

"You brat, Junior Sister Ruyu is innocent and unaware of the maliciousness of people. I don’t know by what means you tricked her into holding you in good regard, but from now on, you are not to appear before Junior Sister Ruyu again. Otherwise, do not say I am not considerate of our fellow sect member’s bond."

Gong Siyuan looked at Lin Chen and said coldly.

Hearing that, Lin Chen was at a loss for words, silently wondering if this guy has lost his mind.

Yan Ruyu hadn’t said anything, yet he was the one getting agitated.

"Whether or not I associate with Miss Yan is not your concern."

Lin Chen looked at Gong Siyuan and spoke indifferently.

"How insolent! In consideration of our shared sect, I gave you a chance to leave. You’re so ignorant of kindness; do you even realize who I am!?"

Gong Siyuan shouted angrily.

"Kneel down at once, and I may let bygones be bygones. Otherwise, you will have to pay the price today!" Gong Siyuan threatened.