Lin Chuchu was slightly taken aback. What Lin Jianyi said was not wrong. If Lu Fan could truly become a consort, he would be part of the royal family, and even the three great families would have to curry favor with him, let alone dare to offend Lu Fan.
Inside the ancient battlefield, Li Guang quickly stepped forward and said, "Brother Lu, please don't be impulsive. Everyone entered this ancient battlefield merely to seize the lighthouse's treasure. Since this item has already been obtained, why not let him go!"
"As long as he apologizes to me, I naturally won't make things difficult for him!"
Lu Fan sneered coldly. "Otherwise, if he wants to leave the ancient battlefield alive today, it won't be so easy!"
"Dream on! Who do you think you are, wanting me to apologize to you?"
Zhao Tianyun instantly became enraged, and a powerful aura surged. As the young master of the Zhao family, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?
"Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say!"
Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders, and the flame power in his palm grew stronger, appearing to blot out the sky.
Seeing the scene before him, Zhao Tianyun immediately panicked. "I am the young master of the Zhao family! How dare you lay hands on me!"
"There is no one in this world I dare not touch!"
Lu Fan revealed a cold smile, his expression becoming even colder, his eyes carrying a faint glint of chill.
With these words, Zhao Tianyun was instantly stunned and didn't know what to do. His former arrogance vanished completely. He had never encountered someone like Lu Fan before.
"Brother Zhao, why don't you just apologize!"
His expression turned solemn, and Li Guang said directly, "After all, your life is more important."
Zhao Tianyun was filled with unwillingness, but he could only lower his head. "I misspoke just now. As long as you let me go, I won't trouble you again!"
"That's more like it!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly and retracted the flame power in his hand. If he hadn't been wary of the Zhao family's power, he would have likely killed him already and wouldn't be wasting his breath here.
After Lu Fan left, Zhao Tianyun gritted his teeth and said, "One day, I will make you pay the price!"
"Brother Zhao, it's best not to make an enemy of him!" Li Guang reminded him. "If my guess is correct, he might be the future consort!"
"He wants to become a consort? Just him?" Zhao Tianyun sneered. "The position of consort is reserved for the three great families. My grandfather said so himself."
Li Guang stood by the side, saying nothing more. He knew that the position of consort was already predetermined for the three great families, but with how things had developed, no one could predict the future, as they couldn't fathom the royal family's intentions.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the martial arts arena, holding the Linglong Stone in his hand, his expression indifferent.
Princess Linglong was overjoyed upon seeing this. Now that Lu Fan had successfully obtained the Linglong Stone, it meant he was about to become her consort.
"I have obtained the treasure from the lighthouse!" Lu Fan said, looking at the general.
"Obtaining the Linglong Stone makes you the leader among all!" the general stated. "As for whether you can become the consort, you will have to come with me to the great hall!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, not paying much attention to these matters. As long as he could become the consort, he wouldn't mind anything else.
And not long after, Lu Fan was brought into the great hall. Seated at the head was the Dragon Emperor.
"Good, good. A young man indeed."
The Dragon Emperor nodded slightly. "To have such cultivation at such a young age, you are indeed qualified to become the consort of our White Dragon Dynasty."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists slightly, appearing neither humble nor overbearing, nor was he intimidated by the many auras present. He remained composed.
"He truly has extraordinary talent, but he is a bit too aggressive."
Old Man Zhao glanced at him, seeming to harbor some hostility towards Lu Fan, but he dared not show it too much. After all, this was the imperial palace. Despite his immense power in the Zhao family, he dared not draw his sword or brandish his weapons before the royal family.
"Although you have completed all the challenges, to become the consort, Princess Linglong must personally agree!" the Dragon Emperor said with a light laugh.
Just then, Princess Linglong also entered the great hall, drawing much attention. This Princess Linglong was deeply favored by the Emperor, otherwise, such a grand occasion would not have been arranged.
"Father."
Princess Linglong approached the Emperor and then sat beside him, appearing quite doted upon.
"You girl, you're quite eager to come today. Could it be that you fancy him?" the Dragon Emperor chuckled.
"Not at all!" Princess Linglong glanced away. "It's not that easy to become my consort!"
The Dragon Emperor frowned slightly. "So, according to you, you don't fancy him? If that's the case, I'll send him away now."
"Not entirely!" Linglong shook her head. "Since he could become first, he must have extraordinary qualities. How can we just send him away like this? Give him a month's trial period. If he can impress me within a month, he can become the consort of the White Dragon Dynasty!"
"This idea is quite good!"
The Dragon Emperor nodded slightly and looked at Lu Fan. "What do you think? If you are unwilling, I will never force you."
"It is a great honor for the princess to give me this opportunity."
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his expression remaining indifferent.
The Dragon Emperor was instantly overjoyed. With Lu Fan's words, he was relieved. After all, he highly valued someone as outstanding as Lu Fan. If he could marry Princess Linglong, it would be a great joy for the entire White Dragon Dynasty.
Old Master Zhao, standing beside him, had a grim expression. He was quite displeased with Lu Fan, as Lu Fan's words in the illusion had threatened the Zhao family.
After the court session ended, Lu Fan left the great hall. Princess Linglong's month-long assessment gave him an opportunity. As long as he could freely enter the imperial palace, stealing the Spirit Gathering Bottle would not be difficult.
"Within a month, how do you plan to impress this princess?"
After leaving the great hall, Princess Linglong asked with a smile.
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent; he didn't take it seriously at all. He took his token and headed out of the imperial palace. Now that he could freely enter the palace, he had no intention of bothering with this Princess Linglong.
Seeing Lu Fan's attitude, Princess Linglong was instantly furious. She had expected Lu Fan to be subservient to her, willing to do anything to please her, but it seemed she was mistaken.
"Princess, what's wrong?" Xiao Qing stepped forward and said, "Could it be that the prospective consort is angry?"
"Why would he be angry?" Linglong asked, confused. "I haven't offended him!"
"Princess, you wanted to set a one-month deadline in the great hall just now, and the consort is very proud. Naturally, he can't stand it," Xiao Qing quickly said. "This way, it might be over for him!"