"We can only take it one step at a time!" Baihu said helplessly, "Hurry and have Qinglong and the others come to the imperial city. It doesn't matter if this kid is the驸马 or not, I want him dead."
Tian Lao nodded slightly, not daring to delay in the slightest. The situation had reached this point, and for them, it was not a good thing.
If Lu Fan became the驸马, it would have a tremendous impact on the entire Eight Princes' Manor.
Meanwhile, in the ancient battlefield, corpses littered the ground, with only a lighthouse shining ahead. This was the place they needed to reach.
Lu Fan and Lin Jianyi walked side by side, unhurriedly.
"Brother Lu, they are all ahead. If we stay behind, they might reach it first. By then, the treasure will belong to them, and we will lose our chance to compete!" Lin Jianyi reminded him.
"Do you think it's that simple?" Lu Fan shook his head. "If that were the case, this competition would be meaningless!"
"Brother Lu, you mean... there will be a change ahead?" Lin Jianyi was somewhat surprised.
"Under normal circumstances, there shouldn't be any issues. There will definitely be obstacles ahead," Lu Fan said with a faint smile. "Let them fight, and we can reap the benefits."
Lin Jianyi was skeptical of Lu Fan's words, as no one could be certain. If there were no obstacles ahead, they could reach the lighthouse directly and successfully obtain the treasure.
Just then, the entire ancient battlefield was suddenly struck by lightning. Amidst the lightning, more than ten dark figures flashed and charged towards the crowd ahead. Each dark figure exuded a powerful aura, astonishing everyone present.
"These are puppets from the ancient battlefield!"
Li Guang shouted, "How did so many appear at once? And their strength is not weak."
"It seems this trial is not just a competition among ourselves!"
Lin Guoping said, "We can only rely on our own abilities. As long as we arrive first, we will obtain the ultimate treasure."
As soon as he finished speaking, a ghostly figure charged towards Lin Guoping, appearing without warning. In an instant, it clawed at Lin Guoping's arm, causing blood to flow and his entire being to weaken.
Seeing the ghostly figure, Lin Guoping frowned. He knew very well that the imperial family was serious this time, and becoming the imperial驸马 was indeed difficult.
"The ancient battlefield is extremely dangerous. If anyone wishes to withdraw, now is still the time."
A cold voice echoed throughout the ancient battlefield. The purpose of setting up this trial was to test everyone. To become the驸马 of the White Dragon Dynasty, one needed not only exceptional martial prowess but also great determination to live up to expectations.
As more ghostly figures appeared, Lin Jianyi struggled, finding himself overwhelmed and panting heavily.
In contrast, Lu Fan remained calm. With a turn of his hand, he killed a puppet, moving as if in an empty realm. His actions on the ancient battlefield instantly drew the attention of everyone.
After all, even Li Guang and the others were entangled by numerous puppets, yet Lu Fan remained so composed, showcasing his true combat strength.
"How is this possible!"
Li Guang was greatly shocked and filled with disbelief. The strength Lu Fan displayed far exceeded his imagination, making him stronger than any of the three of them.
In the entire White Dragon Dynasty, very few young individuals could reach this level.
On the martial arts field, numerous elders watched with surprise. Lu Fan appeared ordinary, yet he surpassed the descendants of the three major families, demonstrating extraordinary strength.
"Who is this child?"
Many ministers began to discuss, observing from the side with some apprehension. The strength Lu Fan exhibited was not inferior to that of many Golden Generals, sending chills down their spines.
Only Linglong stood by, her eyes filled with admiration. Lu Fan's ability to stand out instantly proved she had not misjudged him, meaning her judgment from the beginning was correct; Lu Fan was no ordinary person.
"The treasure within the lighthouse will be mine alone!"
Lu Fan stated directly, "These ghosts are formed by lightning. With your strength, it is extremely difficult to intercept them. It would be better to retreat directly."
"What arrogant words!" Zhao Tianyun said coldly, "Princess Linglong is mine, and no one can take her away. If you dare to take the lead, my Zhao family will never let you go easily!"
"This is a fair duel. Do you want to threaten me with your family?"
Lu Fan immediately sneered, "Does the Zhao family have more authority than the imperial family?"
Within the martial arts field, Old Master Zhao's face turned ashen. Lu Fan's words were loaded with meaning. If Zhao Tianyun answered incorrectly, his entire Zhao family would be implicated.
In the White Dragon Dynasty, no one could rival the imperial family. This was an eternal truth. Anyone who dared to threaten the imperial family would face the consequences.
"You kid, don't use the imperial family to pressure me!"
Zhao Tianyun said coldly, "You probably don't know yet! The position of驸马 has already been reserved, and it is one of the three of us. Even if you obtain the treasure from the lighthouse, you will not become the驸马, and it will only bring you death!"
The entire ancient battlefield fell silent. Hearing Zhao Tianyun's words, everyone's hearts grew colder. They should have realized long ago that this marriage selection was prearranged and not everyone could become the驸马.
At this moment, there was an uproar in the martial arts field. Naturally, they did not understand what was happening. If what Zhao Tianyun said was true, then what was the point of this marriage selection competition?
Princess Linglong stood to the side, her expression instantly turning grim. She could not believe that her marriage had already been arranged. If this were true, it would be a sham. How could she accept such a thing?
"It seems the Young Master need not worry!"
Tian Lao said with a smile, "This kid cannot become the驸马, and naturally, he will not threaten the Eight Princes' Manor."
"This is the best outcome!"
Baihu nodded slightly, finally relieved. He had been bothered by this matter, but now it seemed he had worried unnecessarily.
However, it made sense. If just anyone could become the驸马, where would the imperial family's dignity lie?
"Zhao Tianyun, you should be careful with your words!" Li Guang warned, "You should know that any words spoken in the ancient battlefield will be heard in the martial arts field, and will surely be known by everyone."
"So what if they know? Everyone in the imperial city knows that only the young masters of the three major families are worthy of the princess." Zhao Tianyun stated directly, "As for others, they have no chance."
Lin Guoping stood aside, remaining silent. A sinister smile played on his lips. He knew that Zhao Tianyun's words would undoubtedly cause a stir; he had no doubt about it.