110: Zhang Yechen's plan

Lin Ruiyang's starry eyes slightly narrowed as he looked indifferently at the few people setting the pace in the crowd. "Where is the evidence?"

"What?"

As soon as he said this, everyone was stunned. Only after a long while did they recover. Regarding this matter, it had always been Ye Chen's oral account, but no evidence had ever been seen.

Seeing everyone's dazed expressions, Lin Ruiyang remained unperturbed. "Ye Chen said I defiled his sister, is there evidence?"

"Ye Qingcheng is indeed my Dao Companion, but we truly love each other!"

"Since you are so certain, please produce the evidence that I forced her!"

In the crowd, those who were setting the pace felt their hearts sink, and their eyes flickered.

They hadn't expected that Lin Ruiyang would be so fearless, daring to demand evidence face-to-face.

Just then, some Sect Elders present couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up, "Please present the evidence so this lecher has nothing to say!"

"Everyone, I am a Supreme Pavilion Elder. Since Ye Chen said Lin Ruiyang defiled his sister and stole his Dao Companion! I wonder if anyone has seen evidence!"

"That's right. Although our Supreme Pavilion has a grudge against Ye Chen, if everyone can produce evidence, even risking punishment from the Lu Family, this Seat will personally kill Lin Ruiyang!"

Just then, another Supreme Pavilion Elder stood out and shouted angrily.

"Boom..."

Just then, a middle-aged man with a dignified face, tiger eyes, and sword-like eyebrows appeared in the sky. A terrifying Aura swept across hundreds of miles, making it hard for everyone to breathe.

In the crowd, only Lin Ruiyang, who possessed an Immortal Soul, slowly looked up calmly at the figure in the void, completely unaffected.

"The City Lord is here..."

After a moment, the powerful Aura began to recede, and only then could everyone look up and see the imposing man who had appeared in the void.

He was Xiao Yuanqing, the City Lord of Jingjue Ancient City, a Saint King level expert.

"If there is evidence proving this child's evil deeds, this Seat, as the City Lord of Jingjue Ancient City, will naturally not stand by and do nothing!"

"However, if there is no evidence and someone causes trouble in the city without reason, the City Lord's Mansion guards will also take on the important task of maintaining order!"

As soon as Xiao Yuanqing finished speaking, those who were setting the pace immediately wilted, unsure of what to do.

They had originally only heard Ye Chen's account; where would they have any evidence?

"Lin Ruiyang is the Taichu Holy Son and has great power in the Holy Land, so he naturally wouldn't leave any evidence!"

"In fact, it's simple to know the truth; just perform soul-searching on him!"

Just then, a voice came from behind the crowd.

Hearing this, everyone simultaneously turned their heads to look in the direction of the voice, only to see a black-robed young man and a woman wearing a gorgeous palace dress, slowly walking towards the crowd, surrounded by countless Cultivators.

"It's the Ancient Phoenix Princess and Ye Chen!"

Seeing this, everyone was filled with anticipation and immediately cleared a path.

"Yue'er, you... why are you with Lin Ruiyang!"

The originally high-spirited Ye Chen, when looking at Lin Ruiyang, saw Shangguan Yunyue's figure, and his eyes couldn't help but turn cold.

At the same time, Shangguan Yunyue also saw Ye Chen and subconsciously wanted to walk towards him, but quickly hesitated again.

She had always thought that the person she loved most was Ye Chen, but now seeing Ancient Phoenix and Ye Chen so close, she could actually remain calm and composed, without the slightest hint of jealousy.

On the contrary, when she was about to take a step, her heart was filled with reluctance towards Lin Ruiyang.

"What's going on? Have I never loved Ye Chen? Is the person I truly love in my heart Lin Ruiyang?"

Thinking of this, Shangguan Yunyue subconsciously turned her head and glanced at Lin Ruiyang.

She saw that his face still held a calm and composed expression, as if he had never worried about losing her.

"Ruiyang is my Dao Companion. Isn't it normal for me to be with him?"

Only after a full three breaths did Shangguan Yunyue bite her lip and say softly.

"What..."

Hearing Shangguan Yunyue's words, Ye Chen felt a sharp pain in his heart. His body couldn't help but stumble, almost falling to the ground, as he looked at Shangguan Yunyue with a face full of disbelief.

"Why... why did you betray me? No, this isn't real, you're joking with me, right...?"

Ye Chen chuckled foolishly and shook his head, just about to step forward and hold Shangguan Yunyue's hand. However, she subconsciously took a few steps back and naturally linked her arm with Lin Ruiyang's.

"Ruiyang, you are the only one in my heart, you must believe me!"

[Ding! Shangguan Yunyue feels anxious, Emotion Value +1000!]

Shangguan Yunyue looked at the silent Lin Ruiyang and said anxiously.

"Don't say that, I have never doubted you!"

Looking at Shangguan Yunyue's anxious appearance, she looked harmless.

If Shangguan Yunyue knew that Lin Ruiyang had once thought of killing her, who knows what she would feel.

Of course, if Shangguan Yunyue dared to betray him in the future, Lin Ruiyang would not show mercy.

"Ruiyang..."

Shangguan Yunyue looked at Lin Ruiyang with hazy eyes, pursed her lips, and felt exceptionally warm in her heart.

At this moment, she even had a fantasy: reaching the Peak of the extreme Dao in the future, having children with Lin Ruiyang, and the two of them living infinitely long lives, free and unfettered in the Universe – how happy that would be.

However, on the other side, when Ye Chen saw this scene, he was struck as if by lightning, a black line appearing on his face. "Yue'er, I know you are dissatisfied that I haven't gone to the Shangguan Family to propose marriage!"

"But you don't have to act in front of me; doing so will tarnish your reputation!"

"He is a great lecher! Didn't you hear what everyone just said?"

Hearing this, Shangguan Yunyue's pretty face darkened, and she stared sharply at Ye Chen.

This was the second time, making her extremely disappointed in the childhood sweetheart before her, and even giving rise to some aversion and hatred.

She had indeed previously wanted to get close to Lin Ruiyang in order to find an opportunity to act.

However, she no longer thought that way now; instead, she genuinely wanted to be with him.

Now, seeing Ye Chen slander her Dao Companion like this, she naturally felt very displeased.

Before Shangguan Yunyue could speak, Lin Ruiyang spoke first, "Ye Chen, I heard you've been quite impressive in the Middle Domain these past few months!"

"If you can't provide evidence for the things you've slandered me about, then don't blame me for disregarding our fellow disciple relationship!"

Lin Ruiyang's starry eyes slightly narrowed as he quietly looked at Ye Chen, as if he were looking at an ant.

In the void, Xiao Yuanqing saw this scene and also spoke, "Little friend Ye, please provide the evidence. Don't make things awkward for everyone!"

Hearing this, Ye Chen's heart immediately sank.

"Ye Chen, saying I'm your Dao Companion is utter nonsense! Before this, the total number of words we've spoken to each other isn't even enough to count on one hand, right!"

"We aren't even acquaintances, so where does this talk of Dao Companions come from..."

Just then, Jiang Yueyao stepped out from behind and rebuked Ye Chen.

And Ye Qingcheng also couldn't bear it anymore. She likewise walked to the front and said coldly, "Everything I have now was given to me by Ruiyang!"

"Qingcheng..."

Ye Chen's face showed astonishment as he stared blankly at Ye Qingcheng, looking heartbroken. "I know you are forced by Lin Ruiyang's powerful strength and dare not tell the truth. I don't blame you!"

Saying this, Ye Chen turned to Xiao Yuanqing in the void and said with a wronged expression, "City Lord Xiao, Lin Ruiyang covers the sky with one hand in the Holy Land; he won't leave any evidence at all!"

"Now, to understand the truth, you only need to perform soul-searching on him!"

After speaking, Ye Chen slowly lowered his head, a sinister smile appearing at the corner of his mouth that no one noticed.

Once a Cultivator's soul is searched, at best their Divine Soul is damaged, turning them into an idiot. At worst, their soul scatters, and they perish on the spot.

As long as the City Lord performs soul-searching on Lin Ruiyang, no matter what the truth is, Lin Ruiyang will become a cripple.