Primordial Emperor

"Stop!"

However, just as Wu Chong was about to punch Lin Chen, a deep voice rang out from the Artifact Refining Room.

Upon hearing this, Wu Chong immediately stopped and forcefully pulled back the power in his fist.

He couldn't understand why his teacher stopped him, but out of respect, he quickly stood aside to welcome the person who had spoken.

Then, a figure slowly walked towards them from the Artifact Refining Room.

"What is all this commotion? Are you not aware it can disrupt my artifact refining?"

The person inside stepped out, looking solemnly at Wu Chong, and said.

"In response to the teacher, a worthless brat from the Outer Sect came on a whim to take on a mission and cause trouble. I was disciplining him, and I was about to throw him out so as not to disturb your artifact refining."

Wu Chong spoke with utmost respect to Xing Yao.

Hearing Wu Chong's words, Xing Yao glanced at the people behind him, his eyes immediately focusing on Lin Chen, widening instantly.

"Lin Qian... Young Master Lin, why have you come? You should have sent someone ahead to notify me, so I could personally welcome you."

Xing Yao looked at Lin Chen, hurriedly stepped forward, and bowed slightly. He had intended to address Lin Chen as senior, considering Lin Chen was a brotherly figure to his master, Duan Yuanfeng.

"I wouldn't dare trouble Master Xing Yao to welcome me. I was almost thrown out of this Refinement Hall; asking you to welcome me would be courting death."

Lin Chen saw that the person inside doing the refining was actually Xing Yao, Duan Yuanfeng's direct disciple, and his lips curled into a smile as he spoke sarcastically.

Upon hearing Lin Chen's words, Xing Yao was stunned, his back chilled, and sweat began to form on his forehead.

One must know, Lin Chen was someone his master viewed as a brother, and had helped solve the Gathering Fire Spirit Flame Array issue in the Heavenly Fire Mountain Range. His master, Duan Yuanfeng, held Lin Chen in high reverence.

Moreover, his master and Lin Chen seemed to have known each other for some time, so they shared a deep bond.

If Lin Chen spoke a word, his master would probably agree to any condition and immediately act on it.

Therefore, even Xing Yao wouldn't dare to offend Lin Chen in the slightest, knowing that if he did, his master might kick him out without hesitation.

At this moment, Xing Yao was completely at a loss, confused, not understanding what Lin Chen could be displeased about.

"May I ask, senior, what has happened to displease you with me so much? I will correct it immediately."

Xing Yao looked at Lin Chen and earnestly asked.

"I just took on a task at the Deacon Hall and came here to the Refinement Hall as per the address to complete it.

However, this man here suddenly emerged from somewhere and, without asking for the reason, started verbally abusing me and even attempted to strike me.

Your Refinement Hall is truly a dangerous place; I cannot afford to stay."

Lin Chen glanced at Wu Chong and spoke calmly.

At this moment, Wu Chong was already in shock, his heart filled with fear.

He had always greatly respected Master Xing Yao, who was one of the ten Inner Sect Disciples, and was calling this young man before him as senior with full respect.

Wu Chong felt as if the sky was falling; he had no idea who this Lin Chen was.

Yet, he had just called Lin Chen a worthless brat and had almost attacked him and knocked him to the ground.

And now Lin Chen had conveyed his actions to Xing Yao.

It's all over, it's completely over now!

"What exactly happened? Were you really about to strike Young Master Lin Chen?"

Xing Yao's face turned extremely grim, his eyes glinting coldly as he asked Wu Chong.

"I… this… this senior said he came to refine Lapis Lazuli Stone, but his cultivation is only at Nirvana Realm Sixth Layer, so I thought he was here to cause trouble, so I…"

Wu Chong swallowed several gulps, drenched in sweat, chilled to the bone, and looked at Xing Yao in terror.

Then, he stopped speaking, realizing no amount of explanation would suffice, and couldn't understand why his teacher would respect someone with a Nirvana Realm Sixth Layer cultivation.

"So, you were indeed planning to take action against Young Master Lin Chen?"

After hearing Wu Chong's words, Xing Yao immediately understood; his disciple had disrespected Lin Chen due to his low cultivation.

"Teacher, disciple, disciple didn't know he was..."

Wu Chong looked at the icy gaze of Xing Yao and spoke tearfully.

Had he known how much Lin Chen was esteemed by his teacher, he wouldn't have dared disrespect Lin Chen.

"Hmph, whether Young Master Lin Chen can refine Lapis Lazuli Stone isn't up to you to speculate.

Even if Young Master Lin Chen isn't able to refine it, you are not to lay a finger on him.

Someone like you, I'm not fit to keep. From today onwards, you will no longer be my disciple."

Xing Yao looked at Wu Chong and coldly said.

Wu Chong did have a good talent for artifact refining, which is why Xing Yao took him as a registered disciple.

However, after this incident, Wu Chong offended Young Master Lin Chen, and Xing Yao couldn't keep him around, lest Lin Chen reported this to Duan Yuanfeng, which could result in Xing Yao being expelled himself.

Upon hearing Xing Yao's words, Wu Chong's face turned ashen, his body trembling, and he fell on his knees with a thud.

"Master, I was wrong. Please don't kick me out."

Wu Chong began to plead immediately.

Xing Yao was Duan Yuanfeng's direct disciple, and Wu Chong had become one of Xing Yao's registered disciples, and he couldn't bear being expelled, especially when a bright future was waiting for him, which was now dashed.

Bang—

However, facing Wu Chong's pleading on the ground, Xing Yao paid no heed and kicked him directly towards Lin Chen.

"You've committed a grave mistake; what use is it to plead with your teacher."

Xing Yao rebuked him, seemingly pointing out something.

Upon hearing this, Wu Chong felt hopeless but then seemed to grasp Xing Yao's intention.

Yes, having offended Lin Chen, pleading with his master was pointless; the decision still lay with Lin Chen.

If Lin Chen forgave him, it would mean staying wouldn't upset Lin Chen.

"This... brother... no, senior, it was my failure to see the mountain for what it was, offending you. I beg of you, forgive this fool, let it go as a passing gripe, and I won't dare do it again."

Wu Chong looked at Lin Chen, tearfully begging.