Chapter 856: Chapter 856

Mu Yun Fairy had just reached the mountain gate when suddenly she felt an overwhelming aura bursting forth from behind her.

Mu Yun Fairy's complexion slightly changed; this aura was too arrogant and overbearing, causing even her to feel a bit uneasy.

In a cave on Jade Maiden Peak, an elderly man opened his eyes.

"It's been a long time since I've felt such an aura. Could it be that another powerhouse has emerged on Jade Maiden Peak?"

At the foot of the mountain, the crowd climbing up was also intimidated by this aura.

At this moment, Lin Chen was experiencing a mysterious sensation.

He felt everything around him become ethereal, and the aura within him released explosively in an instant.

An energy wave radiated out from Lin Chen as the center, and under this epiphany, he directly advanced to the mid-stage of the Sea of Clouds realm.

"Master, congratulations, you have now comprehended the awe-inspiring aura that commands respect from all over." The popularity system's voice sounded in Lin Chen's mind.

"Hold on, what did you call me?" Lin Chen suddenly noticed something amiss.

"Master, now that you've realized the aura that commands respect from all over, it means you qualify to be my master," said the popularity system.

"So it's like that. Do you have a name?" Lin Chen asked.

"You can call me Xiao Shuai." the popularity system responded.

Lin Chen couldn't help but feel speechless; this wasn't a popularity system, it was more like a narcissistic system.

"Xiao Shuai, are there any benefits to being your master?" Lin Chen asked.

Xiao Shuai said: "Of course, previously I had to deduct popularity points to serve you, now I can serve you for free."

"So it's like that!" Lin Chen was delighted.

Just then, a group of people who had just started climbing the mountain passed by on the mountain road.

These people were disciples from various major sects and top families in China, with auras stronger than those from the day before.

Lin Chen immediately spotted Zhang Yu in the crowd.

Zhang Yu also saw Lin Chen and quickly walked over.

"Lin brother, long time no see, I missed you so much." Zhang Yu hugged Lin Chen as he spoke.

Lin Chen smiled: "Yeah, indeed, your cultivation has improved again."

Zhang Yu smiled faintly: "My goal is to surpass you, you know."

Then from behind, a young man discontentedly said: "Ever heard of 'Good dogs don't block the way'?"

Hearing this, Lin Chen frowned; the young man speaking wore a Taoist robe which Lin Chen was very familiar with, this young man was from Kunlun.

Lin Chen looked at the young man and said coldly: "Didn't your master teach you manners?"

"Manners? Who are you to lecture me?" the young man retorted coldly.

At that moment, suddenly a middle-aged Taoist came over from the crowd: "Ming Yue, what's going on?"

With the voice of the middle-aged man behind him, the young man felt even more emboldened: "Master, this guy is blocking the way and is an eyesore; I told him to move, and he dared to talk back to me."

The middle-aged man moved through the crowd and upon seeing Lin Chen, his face showed a trace of fear.

Unexpectedly to everyone, the middle-aged man knelt down in front of Lin Chen.

At this scene, everyone was stunned, even Mu Yun Fairy was taken aback.

Yun Shan is an elder of Kunlun, and Kunlun is one of the Five Mountains, even Fairy Mu Yun must treat Yun Shan with respect when meeting him.

But now, Elder Yun Shan is actually kneeling in front of Lin Chen.

This scene not only shocked Fairy Mu Yun, but also left the others somewhat bewildered.

Ming Yue was suddenly stunned: "Master, what are you doing? Why are you kneeling to him?"

Yun Shan snorted coldly: "You wicked beast, kneel before the Sect Leader!"

With a single statement from Elder Yun Shan, everyone present was horrified.

All eyes turned to Lin Chen, filled with disbelief.

"This young man is actually the Sect Leader of Kunlun? How can this be possible?"

Fairy Mu Yun was also stunned. Just moments ago she had been lecturing Lin Chen as an elder, without realizing that he was actually the Sect Leader of Kunlun, a figure on par with herself.

"Master, are you confused? How could this kid be our Sect Leader of Kunlun?" Ming Yue, still finding it hard to believe, looked at the youthful Lin Chen.

A loud slap sound rang out: "You wicked beast, kneel down or I expel you from the sect."

Seeing that Elder Yun Shan was truly angry, Ming Yue could only thump down onto his knees.

Lin Chen gave a wry smile: "Master Yun Shan, when did I ever agree to be the Sect Leader of Kunlun?"

Yun Shan, full of respect, said: "Sect Leader, this was the last will of the previous Sect Leader, and if it were not for you, Kunlun would probably have been destroyed by evildoers long ago. You are undeniably deserving of being the Sect Leader of Kunlun, whether you wish it or not, you're the only one suitable."

The crowd around them sighed in awe. The position of Sect Leader of Kunlun was something many dreamt of, yet this young man seemed reluctant.

Lin Chen sighed: "Fine, have it your way."

At this moment, Fairy Mu Yun walked up: "So Mr. Lin is the Sect Leader of Kunlun. My apologies for the earlier discourtesy."

Just moments ago, Lin Chen's status was merely that of a common disciple, but now it was different; he was the Sect Leader of one of the Five Great Mountains, Kunlun—his status and position entirely unlike before.

Lin Chen smiled softly: "Fairy is too polite."

Suddenly, someone burst out from the crowd, glaring angrily at Lin Chen: "So you are Lin Chen, I want to duel with you."

Seeing the person who rushed out, Lin Chen was momentarily stunned; this young man was also dressed in Taoist robes, evidently from the Wudang Sect.

Seeing him, a wave of sorrow struck Lin Chen's heart, for Xu Ye also came from Wudang.

"What nonsense are you talking? Our Sect Leader will not tolerate your provocation," Ming Yue angrily shouted from the side.

Lin Chen waved his hand: "Hold your tongue, I will handle this matter myself."

Saying this, Lin Chen walked up to the young man: "What is your relation to Xu Ye?"

Xu Tong, his eyes filled with anger: "Xu Ye was my senior brother, we grew up together, as close as real brothers, you killed him in Country T, I will avenge him."

Lin Chen sighed deeply, "Xu Ye was also my brother, how could I kill him? I can't explain the specifics right now, but please believe me, Xu Ye wasn't killed by me."

"Hmph, why should I believe you?" Xu Tong stared coldly at Lin Chen.

At this moment, Zhang Yu came over and said: "I can testify. Xu Ye and I were also like brothers. He once confided to me that no matter what happened, it was because he had his mission, and he instructed me never to seek revenge from Lin Chen for anything that might happen, as Lin Chen was his eternal brother and would not harm him."

As he spoke, Zhang Yu handed a mobile phone to Xu Tong.

Looking at the content on the mobile phone, Xu Tong's eyes moistened, and he bowed deeply to Lin Chen: "Sect Leader Lin, I wronged you just now, please forgive my offense."

Lin Chen patted Xu Tong's shoulder: "Your senior brother and I were brothers, and so you are my brother as well, no need for such formalities among brothers."

Just then, a loud sound suddenly came from the gate of the mountain: "Wang Hao of Shushan has come to visit."