Gerbach nodded with a look of reverence, "How is it? Isn't it unbelievable? But it's the truth. The Thirteen Imperial Squadrons have a rule that as long as a member defeats the captain, they can replace him. She defeated the previous captain and became the new captain. That was the first thing she did when she came out of the Innerverse. From then on, no one knows how strong she is because no one in the Empire is worth her time."
Lu Yin was shocked, and his heart was filled with a sense of absurdity. The captains of the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons were all Cruisers, which meant that their power levels exceeded 50,000. How could that woman have reached that level?
How was that possible?
Gerbach and the other hall masters were only Melders, and there was a huge gap between them and a Cruiser. No wonder that woman looked down on the Empire's younger generation; she was a genius who had stood out from the rest of the universe.
"Top twenty on the Astral Combat Rankings! She's terrifying enough to sweep through Frostwave Weave, and even the older generation has to bow down before her. There aren't many in the Great Yu Empire who can beat her. She's enough to look down on us," Gerbach sighed.
At that moment, the screen lit up again. It was Schutz, "Gerbach, postpone my battle with Lu Yin. I want to see how strong the members of the Outerverse Youth Council are."
Gerbach nodded, "I want to try as well. If Princess Wendy likes him, he's definitely not weak. Adjust your condition, the Great Yu Empire can't be looked down upon."
Schutz turned off the screen.
Gerbach looked at Lu Yin, "Go back. Your battle with Schutz will have to wait for a while, at least until the Outerverse Youth Council members arrive."
Lu Yin grunted and left, feeling a little conflicted. His fiancée was a little too strong.
No matter how big of a commotion Wendy Yushan caused in the Great Yu Empire, it was still a good thing for the outside world. At the very least, she was the princess of the Great Yu Empire.
Perhaps it was because of her sudden rise that the Huo family had suddenly rejected the marriage proposal from the Fireforge Planet.
"Your Majesty Undying Yushan, the marriage between Young Master Yan Feng of Firesmelt Planet and the eldest daughter of the Huo family was already set in stone. Now that the Huo family has suddenly gone back on their word, are they looking down on Firesmelt Planet?"
The courtiers were indifferent, but Crown Prince Dorren Yushan spoke up, "The Great Yu Empire and Firesmelt Planet have always been on good terms, so a marriage alliance is naturally best. However, this is the Huo family's decision, and the empire cannot interfere."
Yan Gang clenched his teeth. "Your Highness, are you saying that the empire won't care?"
"Indeed, this is a family matter. The marriage between Young Master Yan Feng and Huo Xiaoling isn't decided by His Majesty, nor is it a matter of state relations. The outcome is up to both of you," Dorren said with a faint smile.
Yan Gang glared at the red-haired man standing below Dorren Yushan. He was Huo Qingshan, captain of the Fifth Imperial Squadron. Compared to the domineering aura he'd displayed during Zhang Dingtian's second trial, he looked more like an ordinary person now.
Huo Qingshan looked indifferent. "I never agreed to marry Little Ling to the Firesmelt Planet. Your Young Master was the one who said that. It had nothing to do with me."
Yan Gang clenched his fists as he felt incredibly humiliated. The Firesmelt Planet had never suffered such humiliation before, but he could only endure it in the face of the Great Yu Empire. This was especially true now that Wendy Yushan had joined the Outerverse Youth Council. It would be unwise to make an enemy out of the Great Yu Empire. Yan Gang looked up at Undying Yushan and bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty, since the Huo family has changed the marriage contract without permission, the Firesmelt Planet has nothing to say. I can only accept this humiliation on behalf of the young master."
I will only accept the Young Master's apology. "Undying Yushan wearily replied," Kid, don't be so impulsive. There's no humiliation, it's just that young people have different views on love. "
Yan Gang was helpless, but he suddenly looked at the man behind Huo Qingshan. His eyes lit up and he respectfully asked again, "Your Majesty, the Huo family has broken the agreement. The Young Master will become the laughingstock of the entire Frostwave Weave. May I choose another marriage for the Young Master?"
Everyone looked at Yan Gang in astonishment. A mere Melder, the bodyguard of the Firesmelt Planet's Young Master, had such authority?
He dared to make a decision for his master?
Duke Yushan looked at Yan Gang. "I heard that you and Yan Feng have known each other since childhood. In name, you're master and servant, but you're actually brothers. It seems that the rumors are true. You actually dare to choose another marriage for him."
Yan Gang was helpless. "The entire Frostwave Weave, and even Grandtop Weave, knows that the Firesmelt Planet has proposed marriage to the Great Yu Empire. If it isn't completed, the Firesmelt Planet will become the laughingstock of the Outerverse. I believe that Your Majesty doesn't want to see that happen."
"Who do you want to propose marriage to?" Undying Yushan asked.
Yan Gang bowed. "Miss Jenny Auna."
Everyone was shocked, and the man behind Huo Qingshan glanced at Yan Gang coldly. "No."
Yan Gang was stunned. "Why not?"
Undying Yushan and the rest looked at the man as well. He was Rocky Auna, the captain of the Ninth Squadron of the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons, and also Jenny Auna's uncle. "Jenny has already been engaged to someone else."
Yan Gang smiled. "Captain Rocky, you must have remembered wrongly. Miss Jenny and I participated in Earth's trial and can be considered acquaintances. I've asked her before, but she hasn't been engaged to anyone."
Rocky Auna's gaze was cold. "That was before. My Auna family once had an engagement with the Zishan family. Everyone in the Great Yu Empire knows about this. You can ask around."
Yan Gang couldn't help but look at Undying Yushan.
Undying Yushan glanced at Rocky Auna and nodded. "That's right."
Yan Gang frowned. "Your Majesty, from what I know, Miss Jenny doesn't want to marry King Zishan. They even have a grudge against each other."
"How can she make decisions about marriage?" Rocky Auna retorted.
Yan Gang was furious, but there was nothing he could do. "If that's the case, then I understand. I will report this matter to the leader and the young master. The young master has just heard that Princess Wendy has joined the Outerverse Youth Council, and he's looking forward to it. He'll be participating in the selection soon, and he might have a chance to work with Princess Wendy in the future. We can discuss this matter then."
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Did Yan Feng, the young master of the Firesmelt Planet, have the qualifications to participate in the Outerverse Youth Council?
They really didn't know, but if that was true, then it would be troublesome. Hold on! Everyone suddenly realized that the Firesmelt Planet's goal had always been Princess Wendy, right?
Huo Xiaoling and Jenny Auna had both been a ruse to make the Great Yu Empire change its mind and reduce the difficulty of pursuing Princess Wendy.
The Great Yu Empire had already rejected Huo Xiaoling and Jenny Auna's marriage to the Firesmelt Planet. Once Yan Feng successfully pursued Wendy Yushan, it would be difficult for the Great Yu Empire to reject him.
The more they thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Many people looked at Undying Yushan, but he remained indifferent and didn't say anything.
Yan Gang still had a sullen expression on his face.
Huo Qingshan and Rocky Auna looked at him coldly. They had been used, and they would not let this matter rest.
"Alright, I'm tired. You may leave." Undying Yushan waved his hand tiredly, and everyone left the palace.
"Tell King Zishan to come see me at the palace," Undying Yushan ordered.
Not long after, Lu Yin appeared outside the palace in his flying vehicle. King Zishan's palace was too close to the palace, and when he arrived, the courtiers had just reached the Grand Astral Gate.
Lu Yin bumped into them, and Bronsen stood ten meters away from him.
Jessica smiled at him politely.
Many courtiers were unhappy with Lu Yin, as they had all been bribed.
There were also many courtiers who avoided him to avoid being targeted.
Lu Yin waited for everyone to leave before slowly entering.
"King Zishan," a voice rang out beside Lu Yin's ear.
Lu Yin turned around and saw Rocky Auna, "Hello, Captain Rocky."
Rocky Auna's expression was indifferent. He had just announced the marriage between Jenny Auna and Lu Yin, and regardless of the reason, it was a fact. This young man was now the Auna family's son-in-law. "Be careful with your words and actions, and don't trust anyone. If you have any problems, you can ask the Auna family for help." With that, he turned and left, his entire body cold.
Lu Yin was stunned. What did he mean?
"King Zishan, His Majesty is waiting for you," a palace maid reminded him.
Lu Yin hurriedly followed her inside.
"What?
A marriage alliance with the Auna family? "Lu Yin exclaimed in shock.
Undying Yushan smiled and nodded, "Yes, this was an agreement between the Zishan family and the Auna family. Rocky Auna personally admitted it today in court. You should prepare yourself and find a good day to get married. You're not young anymore."
"To who?" Lu Yin asked.
"Jenny Auna, of course," Undying Yushan replied.
An image of an arrogant woman appeared in Lu Yin's mind, as well as the scene where she had been tied up by him and the scene where she had threatened Sigmund and the others after her final battle with Qingyu. That woman must hate him to death. He remembered how she had treated him on the spacecraft. Marry her?
The rest of his life was over.