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At that moment, Lin Chuan's expression suddenly changed. Instinctively, he wanted to dodge and had nearly used the strength of the Golden Core stage, but in the end, he held himself back.

He can't possibly recognize me! Lin Chuan thought, yet his heart was racing, and sweat had begun to bead on his forehead.

"What are you doing?"

Noticing Kong Chen's actions, everyone immediately moved to stop him, thinking that he was about to attack Mu Yuyi.

Luo Yuxi reacted much faster. Though she was extremely shocked by Kong Chen's sudden move, she also knew that he would not harm someone without reason—he must have discovered something. To prevent the two sides from erupting into conflict, Luo Yuxi's first move was to stop the Seven Sons of Luo River, who were about to strike, before flashing over to Kong Chen and Mu Yuyi's side.

At that moment, Kong Chen had grabbed the collar beneath Lin Chuan's neck. Facing the wide-eyed, terrified-looking youth, he showed no mercy whatsoever. With a ripping sound, he tore open Lin Chuan's clothes.

His fair, clean skin was immediately exposed. Before everyone's eyes, Kong Chen directly pulled open Lin Chuan's clothing.

"What exactly are you doing?" Lian Yifan was closest to Mu Yuyi and had the best relationship with him. Seeing Kong Chen suddenly treat Mu Yuyi this way, he ignored the difference in their cultivation and thrust his sword at Kong Chen. Terrifying sword intent erupted forth—an utterly reckless attack born of fury.

Whoosh!

Kong Chen raised his right hand and caught Lian Yifan's sword between two fingers. Then, with a flick of his fingers, he sent Lian Yifan, still gripping the sword, flying away. Throughout the entire process, Kong Chen never turned his head; his gaze remained fixed on Lin Chuan.

Meanwhile, Liu Yong,