Lin Chuchu was slightly taken aback. What Lin Jianyi said made sense. If Lu Fan could truly become the consort, he would be a member of the royal family, and even the three great families would have to curry favor with him, let alone dare to offend him.
Inside the ancient battlefield, Li Guang quickly stepped forward and said, "Brother Lu, please don't be impulsive. We all entered this ancient battlefield just to seize the item from the lighthouse. Since we have it in hand, 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, it will be difficult for him to leave the ancient battlefield alive today!"
"Dream on! Who do you think you are, wanting me to apologize to you?"
Zhao Tianyun was instantly enraged, and a powerful aura surged within him. As the young master of the Zhao family, he had never suffered such humiliation.
"If that's the case, there's nothing more to say!"
Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders, his hand's fiery power growing stronger, appearing to block out the sun and shroud the heavens.
Seeing this, Zhao Tianyun panicked, "I am the young master of the Zhao family, how dare you lay a hand on me!"
"There is no one in this world I dare not touch!"
Lu Fan revealed a cold smile, his expression turning even colder, his eyes carrying a faint chill.
With these words, Zhao Tianyun was instantly stunned and didn't know what to do. His previous arrogance vanished completely. He had never encountered someone like Lu Fan.
"Brother Zhao, why don't you just apologize!"
Li Guang's expression turned serious as he directly stated, "After all, your life is more important."
Zhao Tianyun, filled with unwillingness, 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 fiery power in his hand. If he hadn't been wary of the Zhao family's influence, he would have likely killed him long ago, instead of 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 advised, "If I'm not mistaken, he might be the future consort!"
"You think he can become the 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, saying no more. He knew that the position of consort was predetermined for the three great families, but with how things had developed, no one could predict what would happen. After all, they couldn't fathom the royal family's intentions.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the training ground, holding the Linglong Stone. His expression was indifferent.
Princess Linglong was delighted. Now that Lu Fan had successfully obtained the Linglong Stone, it meant he was about to become her consort.
"I have obtained the item from the lighthouse!" Lu Fan said, looking at the general.
"Obtaining the Linglong Stone makes you the leader of all!" the general said. "As for whether you can become the consort, you will have to come with me to the main hall!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, not paying much attention to these matters. As long as he could become the consort, he didn't care about anything else.
Not long after, Lu Fan was led into the main hall. Seated at the head of the hall were numerous figures, with the Dragon Emperor at the forefront.
"Good, very good. This young man is truly remarkable."
The Dragon Emperor nodded slightly. "To have such cultivation at such a young age and to become the consort of our White Dragon Dynasty, he is indeed qualified."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists slightly, appearing neither subservient nor overly arrogant, and was not intimidated by the auras present. He remained calm and composed.
"He truly has extraordinary talent, but he is a bit too aggressive."
Old Man Zhao glanced at Lu Fan, showing a hint of hostility, but dared not display it too openly. After all, this was the royal palace. Despite his immense power in the Zhao family, he wouldn't dare to resort to force 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 smile.
At that moment, Princess Linglong arrived in the hall, drawing many gazes. This Princess Linglong was greatly favored by the Emperor, otherwise, such a grand occasion wouldn't have been organized.
"Father."
Princess Linglong approached the Emperor and then sat beside him, appearing quite doting.
"My dear, you're quite prompt today. Could it be that you've taken a liking to him?" the Dragon Emperor chuckled.
"No way!" Princess Linglong pouted. "It's not that easy to become my consort!"
The Dragon Emperor frowned slightly. "So, according to you, you haven't taken a liking to him? If that's the case, I'll send him away right now."
"Not entirely!" Princess Linglong shook her head. "Since he was able to become first, he must have some extraordinary qualities. How can we simply send him away? Give him a month's trial. If he can impress me within this month, he can become the consort of the White Dragon Dynasty!"
"That's a good idea!"
The Dragon Emperor nodded slightly and looked at Lu Fan. "What do you think? If you are unwilling, I will absolutely not force you."
"It is an honor to be given an opportunity by the princess."
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his expression becoming more indifferent.
The Dragon Emperor was instantly overjoyed. With Lu Fan's words, he was reassured. 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 stood by, his face sullen. 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 hall. Princess Linglong's month-long assessment gave him an opportunity. As long as he could freely enter the imperial palace, it wouldn't be difficult to steal the Spirit Gathering Bottle.
"Within a month, how do you plan to win over this princess?"
After leaving the 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 left the imperial palace. Now that he could enter the palace freely, he had no desire to provoke Princess Linglong.
Seeing Lu Fan's attitude, Princess Linglong was instantly furious. She had thought Lu Fan would 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. "Is the future consort angry?"
"Why would he be angry?" Princess Linglong was puzzled. "I didn't offend him!"
"Princess, you wanted to set a one-month deadline in the hall just now, and the consort is so proud, he naturally can't stand it," Xiao Qing quickly said. "It seems like this is going to be a disaster!"