Chapter 89

Gulbahk nodded, his gaze filled with reverence. "How about it, isn't it incredible? But it's the truth. The Royal Court's Thirteenth Team has a rule: any member who defeats the captain can take their place. She defeated the previous captain and became the new captain. That was the first thing she did after coming out from the inner universe. Since then, no one knows how strong she is because there's no one in the empire worthy of her challenge."

Lu Yin was stunned, a sense of absurdity welling up in his heart. The captains of the Royal Court's Thirteenth Team were all at the Cruiser Realm, meaning they were all warriors with combat power exceeding 50,000. Could that woman have reached such a level? How was that possible?

Gulbahk, along with the other hall masters, was only at the Fusion Realm, a vast distance from the Cruiser Realm, a chasm that could not be crossed. No wonder that woman looked down on the young generation of the empire. She was a genius who had emerged from the boundless universe.

"Top twenty on the Star War List, terrifying power, enough to sweep through the Canglan Territory. Even the older generation of strong ones would bow down. In the entire Great Universe Empire, there are only a few who can definitively defeat her. She can look down on us," Gulbahk sighed.

At this moment, the light screen lit up again. It was Xius. "Gulbahk, the battle with Lu Yin will be postponed. I want to test how strong the members of the Outer Universe Youth Council are."

Gulbahk nodded. "I also want to test it. Since Princess Wendy has taken a liking to him, he must be quite strong. You should adjust your state well; we can't let the Great Universe Empire be looked down upon."

Xius closed the light screen.

Gulbahk looked at Lu Yin. "You can go back. Your battle with Xius will have to wait for some time, at least until the members of the Outer Universe Youth Council arrive."

Lu Yin nodded and left, his heart somewhat complex. His fiancée was a bit too domineering.

Regardless of the commotion caused by Wendy Yushan in the Great Universe Empire, it was ultimately a good thing for the outside world, at least because she was the princess of the Great Universe Empire.

Perhaps it was also because of Wendy Yushan's rise that the Huo family suddenly refused the marriage proposal from the Lianyan Star.

"Emperor Yushan, the marriage between my Lianyan Star's Flame Peak Young Master and the Huo family's young lady was already scheduled. Now the Huo family suddenly backs out. Are they looking down on my Lianyan Star?" Yan Gang roared angrily in the imperial court.

The court ministers looked on with indifference. In front, Crown Prince Doran Yushan spoke, "The Great Universe Empire and the Lianyan Star have always been on good terms. A marriage alliance would naturally be the best. However, this is the Huo family's decision, and the empire cannot interfere."

Yan Gang gritted his teeth. "Does His Highness the Crown Prince mean that the empire will not intervene?"

"It cannot intervene. After all, this is a family matter. The marriage between Young Master Flame Peak and Huo Xiaoling was not decided by the emperor, nor is it a matter of state. The outcome is entirely up to you both," Doran Yushan said with a faint smile.

Yan Gang glared at the man with fiery red hair standing below Doran Yushan. This man was Huo Qingshan, the captain of the Royal Court's Fifth Team. Compared to his dominant and fiery presence during the second ring test, he now seemed more like an ordinary person.

Huo Qingshan's gaze was calm. "I never agreed to marry Xiaoling to the Lianyan Star. It was your young master who spoke on his own. It has nothing to do with me."

Yan Gang clenched his fists, feeling a great humiliation. When had the Lianyan Star ever suffered such humiliation? However, facing the Great Universe Empire, he had to endure it, especially since Wendy Yushan had joined the Outer Universe Youth Council. It would not be wise to be an enemy of the Great Universe Empire. Thinking of this, Yan Gang looked up at Emperor Yushan and bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty, since the Huo family has changed the marriage agreement, the Lianyan Star has nothing to say. I can only bear the humiliation on behalf of my young master."

Emperor Yushan said wearily, "Young man, don't be too impulsive. There is no humiliation; it's just that the young people have different views on love."

Yan Gang was helpless and suddenly looked at the man standing behind Huo Qingshan, who exuded a cold aura. His eyes lit up, and he bowed again. "Your Majesty, if the Huo family breaks the agreement, my young master will become a laughingstock in the entire Canglan Territory. May I propose another marriage on his behalf?"

Everyone looked at Yan Gang in surprise. A mere Fusion Realm cultivator, a guard of Young Master Flame Peak, had such power? Could he really make decisions for his master?

Duke Yushan looked at Yan Gang. "I heard you and Flame Peak have known each other since childhood. You are called master and servant, but in reality, you are brothers. It seems the rumors are true. You dare to propose another marriage for him."

Yan Gang was helpless. "In the entire Canglan Territory, even in the Hao Yuan Territory, everyone knows that the Lianyan Star proposed marriage to the Great Universe Empire. If it is not completed, the Lianyan Star will become a laughingstock in the outer universe. I believe Your Majesty would not want to see that."

"Who do you want to propose to?" Emperor Yushan asked.

Yan Gang bowed. "Miss Jenny Ona."

Everyone was shocked. The man standing behind Huo Qingshan's gaze turned cold, and he looked at Yan Gang. "No."

Yan Gang was taken aback. "Why?"

Emperor Yushan and others also looked at the man. This man was named Rock Ona, the captain of the Royal Court's Thirteenth Team's Ninth Team, and also Jenny Ona's uncle. "Jenny has already been betrothed to someone else."

Yan Gang smiled. "Captain Rock must be mistaken. I and Miss Jenny have participated in the Earth Trial and are acquainted. I asked her, and she has not been betrothed to anyone."

Rock Ona's gaze was icy. "That was before. My Ona family once had a marriage agreement with the Zishan Clan. This is known to everyone in the Great Universe Empire. You can inquire about it."

Yan Gang looked at Emperor Yushan.

Emperor Yushan glanced at Rock Ona and then nodded. "That's correct."

Yan Gang frowned. "Your Majesty, as far as I know, Miss Jenny does not want to marry Zishan Wang. They even have a grudge."

"Marriage is not something she can decide," Rock Ona coldly rebuked.

Yan Gang was angry but helpless. "If that's the case, I understand. I will report this to the leader and my young master. My young master recently heard that Princess Wendy has joined the Outer Universe Youth Council and is eager to participate. Perhaps in the future, he will have the opportunity to work with Princess Wendy. We can discuss this matter then."

Upon hearing this, everyone was secretly surprised. Did the Lianyan Star's Young Master Flame Peak have the qualifications to participate in the Outer Universe Youth Council? They didn't know. If it was true, that would be troublesome. Wait, suddenly everyone realized that the Lianyan Star's target might have always been Princess Wendy. Huo Xiaoling and Jenny Ona were just decoys to make the Great Universe Empire back out, thereby reducing the difficulty of pursuing Princess Wendy.

The Great Universe Empire had already refused to marry Huo Xiaoling and Jenny Ona to the Lianyan Star. Once Flame Peak pursued and won over Wendy Yushan, the Great Universe Empire would find it hard to refuse.

The more they thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Many people looked at Emperor Yushan, but he remained calm and showed no reaction.

Yan Gang still had a face filled with suppressed anger.

Huo Qingshan and Rock Ona looked at Yan Gang with cold eyes. They had been used as pawns, and they would not let this matter go.

"Enough, I am tired. Dismissed," Emperor Yushan said wearily, and everyone left the imperial court.

"Order Zishan Wang to come to the imperial palace to see me," Emperor Yushan said calmly.

Not long after, Lu Yin appeared outside the imperial palace in his spacecraft. The Zishan Wang's residence was very close to the imperial palace. When he arrived, the court ministers were just walking through the Great Star Gate.

Lu Yin met the court ministers. Bronson stopped ten meters away from him.

Xika smiled at him politely.

Many court ministers were unhappy with Lu Yin, as they had been extorted for bribes.

Some court ministers avoided him, fearing he would target them.

Lu Yin waited for the court ministers to leave the Great Star Gate before slowly entering.

"Zishan Wang," a voice sounded in Lu Yin's ear.

Lu Yin turned and saw Rock Ona. "Captain Rock, hello."

Rock Ona's expression was indifferent. He had just admitted in the imperial court that Jenny Ona was betrothed to Lu Yin. Regardless of the reason, this matter was now a fact, and the young man in front of him was his Ona family's son-in-law. "Be cautious and careful. Don't trust anyone. If you need help, you can seek assistance from the Ona family." With that, he turned and walked away, his entire body exuding a cold aura.

Lu Yin was confused. What did he mean?

"Zishan Wang, His Majesty is waiting for you," a palace maid reminded him.

Lu Yin hurriedly followed the palace maid inside.

"What? Marry into the Ona family?" Lu Yin exclaimed in the imperial palace courtyard.

In front of him, Emperor Yushan smiled and nodded. "Yes, this was the agreement made between the Zishan Clan and the Ona family. Today in the imperial court, Rock Ona admitted it. Prepare yourself, find a good day, and get married. You're not young anymore."

"Who?" Lu Yin asked.

"Of course, the direct heir, Jenny Ona," Emperor Yushan said.

Lu Yin immediately thought of a conceited woman, the scene where she was tied up by him, and the moment after the final battle with Qingyu, where she threatened Xikemaldo and others. That woman must hate him to death. He remembered that she had never been nice to him on the spaceship. Marry her? His life would be over.