Chapter 975: The Duel Begins

“Son, come quickly and see the bride I’ve found for you!” Lin Haoming shouted from afar.

These potential brides were all quite impressive, and he was very satisfied.

As long as his son agreed, nothing else would matter.

Lin Fan rarely appeared in Shenglong City, so naturally, these young ladies from noble families had never seen him before.

Now that they knew they might soon become his wives and concubines, they naturally wanted to see what their future husband looked like.

When they laid eyes on him, they couldn’t look away for a long time.

On the lake surface stood a handsome figure with long hair fluttering in the wind. His calm demeanor mixed with a slightly domineering aura immediately captivated them.

They had all made plans for their futures.

Without sufficient martial cultivation talent, their marriages would basically be out of their control.

Even if they couldn’t control their marriages, they hoped at least to find someone they found appealing.

Now, after seeing him, they were deeply enchanted by the young master of the Lin family.

If they had any concerns before, those were now completely gone. They fully agreed and were willing to become the young master Lin’s wife.

The heads of the other major families, seeing the figure on the lake, also had shining lights in their eyes.

This was the young master of the Lin family.

Eleven years of obscurity, even being considered a waste, this young master had now suddenly astonished Shenglong City.

“Ahh…”

Lin Fan sighed helplessly; this situation had caught him off guard.

One step, then another.

On the lake surface, he walked as if on flat ground, without even causing a ripple.

Although his aura was restrained, his temperament was extraordinary, completely different from the young masters of other noble families.

“What are you doing?” Lin Fan landed on the ground and asked calmly.

“My son, come quickly and see how these young ladies are?” Lin Haoming felt it was difficult being a father who had to busy himself with his son’s lifelong matters.

Lin Fan felt helpless inside and then waved his hand, saying, “I’m currently focusing all my efforts on cultivation and don’t have time for these matters.”

He was determined to become an elite expert, and besides, these girls were just too young.

You might have the heart to go through with this, but I certainly don’t. Such a strong sense of guilt filled him.

At this moment, the young girls began whispering among themselves.

“Master Lin is so handsome.”

“He’s so young yet already so powerful. If I could become Master Lin’s wife, I would definitely feel very safe in the future.”

“My son, cultivation doesn’t have to be rushed. One must first establish a family before focusing on cultivation. Once you have children, you can cultivate more freely in the future,” Lin Haoming, upon hearing Lin Fan’s refusal, became anxious.

Originally, when Lin Fan was born, Lin Haoming had planned to raise him and then let him take over the family affairs.

But now, his son would definitely be selected into the sect, so the position of head of the Lin family would have to be passed on to the next generation.

Once he handed over the position of family head, he could finally relax and be free.

“That’s right, that’s right, Master Lin. Cultivation doesn’t have to be rushed. Establishing a family first is the foundation for building a career.”

“Getting married is very quick and won’t take much time at all.”

The heads of the major families spoke up all at once.

Meanwhile, the young ladies from these families, shy yet proactive, sent flirtatious glances toward Lin Fan.

Lin Fan was truly afraid of these people.

What nonsense.

So many young girls, whose minds might not even be fully matured yet.

In the future, if he focused solely on cultivation, one day he might mysteriously find himself wearing a green hat.

By then, his cultivation might have improved, but the green hat would definitely never come off.

“There’s no need to say more; this matter is not up for discussion. I understand your intentions,”

“Today, I’ll state clearly here: as long as you don’t cause trouble for the Lin family in the future, I, Lin Fan, won’t bother you either. If you are oppressed in Shenglong City, I can even stand up for you. But as for the matter of marriage, there’s no need to discuss it further,” Lin Fan said.

Seeing Lin Fan’s firm refusal, everyone was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

Then one by one, they turned their gazes toward Lin Haoming, hoping he could help persuade him.

“This… this…” Lin Haoming was helpless too.

This son of his, who usually spoke little and kept to himself, left him with no solution.

“What if we delay it a bit?” Lin Haoming looked at everyone present.

“Enough, everyone leave now. Tomorrow is the day I’ll be fighting Qingyangzi. Don’t disturb me,” Lin Fan turned around, his hands clasped behind his back, and walked away.

The heads of the major families had disappointment flickering in their eyes.

In their opinion, marriage would have been the best guarantee.

Now, although the young master Lin said he would protect them, they still felt uneasy inside, as if it wasn’t quite reliable enough.

Lin Haoming knew there was basically no room for compromise on this matter, and then said, “Everyone, please go back first. Let’s just forget about this matter.”

“My son has already said that he will protect Shenglong City, and our Lin family doesn’t like to fight or compete, so you can rest assured.”

He felt some regret. Naturally, he understood the purpose of the seven major family heads wanting to form alliances through marriage, and mainly finding some wives for his son was his primary intention.

Now that his son didn’t want it, what else could he do?

If the Lin family had been fond of power struggles, Lin Haoming wouldn’t have been idle all these years without making any plans, living a life of leisure and ease.

The various family heads looked at Lin Haoming and finally took their leave with a bow, though they left behind the gifts they had brought.

“Son, come over here quickly and see the bride I’ve found for you,” Lin Haoming called out from a distance.

These brides are all quite good, and he is very satisfied.

As long as his son agrees, then nothing else matters.

Lin Fan rarely appears in Shenglong City, so these young ladies from prominent families naturally haven’t seen him before.

Now that they know they are about to become his wives or concubines, they naturally want to see what their future husband looks like.

When they finally catch a glimpse of him, they can’t take their eyes off him.

On the lake, his handsome figure, with long hair flowing, exudes a calm yet slightly domineering aura that captivates them.

They had all made plans for their futures.

If they didn’t possess sufficient martial talent, their marriages would be beyond their control.

Even if they couldn’t decide for themselves, they still hoped to find someone they could admire.

Now, at this moment, they are deeply enchanted by the young master of the Lin family.

If they had any concerns before, they are now completely willing to become his wives.

The heads of the other prominent families, upon seeing the figure on the lake, also radiate a dazzling light in their eyes.

This is the young master of the Lin family.

For eleven years, he was unknown, even considered a waste.

Now, he has suddenly risen to fame, shocking Shenglong City.

“Ah…”

Lin Fan sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. This situation has taken him by surprise.

Step by step.

He walks on the lake as if it were solid ground, without even a ripple on the water’s surface.

Though his aura is restrained, his demeanor is extraordinary, far surpassing the young masters of the other prominent families.

“What is this about?” Lin Fan asked indifferently as he landed on the ground.

“My son, come and see, what do you think of these young ladies?” Lin Haoming felt the difficulty of being a father, having to busy himself with his son’s lifelong matters.

Lin Fan felt helpless and then waved his hand, saying, “I am currently focused on my cultivation and have no time for these matters.”

He aspires to become a top-tier powerhouse, and these girls are all too young.

You might be able to handle it, but I can’t.

It’s just full of guilt.

At this moment, the young girls began to whisper among themselves.

“Young Master Lin is so handsome.”

“At such a young age, he is already so powerful. If I become his wife, I will surely feel very secure.”

“My son, cultivation cannot be rushed. You must first settle down, then cultivate. Once you have descendants, you can focus on your cultivation without worry,” Lin Haoming said anxiously upon hearing Lin Fan’s refusal.

When Lin Fan was born, Lin Haoming had thought of nurturing him to take over the family.

But now, his son is destined to be selected into a sect, so the position of the Lin family’s head can only be passed to the next generation.

Once he hands over the family headship, he can finally relax.

“Yes, yes, Young Master Lin, cultivation is not something to be rushed. You must first settle down before you can establish your career.”

“The wedding ceremony is quick and won’t take much time.”

The heads of the families chimed in, speaking all at once.

The young ladies, blushing yet proactive, began to flirtatiously glance at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan was truly intimidated by these people.

Marriage? No way.

So many girls, their minds probably not even mature yet.

If I focus on cultivation, who knows if one day I’ll find myself wearing a green hat.

By then, my cultivation might have advanced.

But that green hat would be impossible to remove.

“Enough, let’s not discuss this anymore. I understand your intentions.”

“Today, I will make it clear: as long as you don’t trouble the Lin family in the future, I, Lin Fan, won’t trouble you either. If you are oppressed in Shenglong City, I can also stand up for you. As for the marriage alliance, let’s not talk about it anymore,” Lin Fan declared.

Seeing Lin Fan so decisively refuse, everyone was at a loss.

They then turned their eyes to Lin Haoming, hoping he could persuade him.

“This… this,” Lin Haoming was also at a loss.

This son of his is usually silent and reserved; he has no way to influence him.

“Maybe we should wait a bit?” Lin Haoming suggested to the crowd.

“Alright, everyone, leave. Tomorrow is my duel with Qingyangzi. Don’t disturb me,” Lin Fan said, turning away with his hands behind his back.

The heads of the families, their eyes flickering with disappointment.

In their view, a marriage alliance would have been the best guarantee.

Now, although Young Master Lin has said he will protect them, they still feel uneasy, as if it’s not entirely secure.

Lin Haoming knew there was no room for negotiation and said, “Everyone, please return. Let’s consider this matter closed.”

“My son has said he will protect Shenglong City, and our Lin family does not seek conflict. You can rest assured.”

He felt some regret. He understood the intentions of the seven family heads, but his main goal was to secure some brides for his son.

Now that his son refuses, what can he do?

If the Lin family sought conflict, Lin Haoming wouldn’t have spent all these years without making any moves, instead idling away his time.

The heads of the families looked at Lin Haoming, finally clasped their hands in farewell, but left the gifts they had brought.

Regardless, it was a gesture of goodwill.

Inside the house!

Lin Fan, knowing these people had left, couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

That was truly terrifying.

Tomorrow, he will face Qingyangzi in battle.

Lin Fan has already discerned that Qingyangzi’s cultivation is at the early stage of the True Immortal Realm.

Beyond the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm lies another realm.

That realm is the True Immortal Realm.

The power of the True Immortal Realm makes Lin Fan curious, and he wants to test just how strong a cultivator of this realm is.

In the Ancient Saint World, the supreme beings who have lived through countless epochs have been unable to break through the Ancient Realm, likely due to the incomplete laws of heaven and earth.

There, the peak is the Ancient Realm.

After escaping from that cage, the laws of heaven and earth are now complete, and advancing to higher realms is no longer an issue.

Now, Lin Fan has just broken the seal and must cultivate his body and spirit, pushing his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak.

He must prepare well for tomorrow’s battle.

The next day!

The entire Shenglong City was bustling with excitement.

Even the ordinary citizens knew that the young master of the Lin family was going to duel with the sect elder.

The location was the largest martial arena in Shenglong City.

Qingyangzi had arrived early, setting up a barrier to prevent even the slightest leakage of their power, which could easily kill the ordinary citizens of Shenglong City.

Inside the house!

Knowing these people had left, Lin Fan couldn’t help but sigh in relief.

This was truly terrifying.

Tomorrow was the day he would fight against Qingyangzi.

Lin Fan had already discerned that Qingyangzi’s cultivation level was at the initial stage of True Immortal Realm.

Beyond the Ancient Realm’s peak, there was another realm.

That realm was the True Immortal Realm.

The power of the True Immortal Realm intrigued Lin Fan, and he also wanted to test just how strong such an expert was.

“Son, come over here quickly and see the bride I’ve found for you,” Lin Haoming called out from a distance.

These brides were all quite good, and he was very satisfied.

As long as his son agreed, nothing else would be a problem.

Lin Fan rarely appeared in Shenglong City, so these young ladies from various families had naturally never seen him before.

Now that they knew they were about to become his wives or concubines, they naturally wanted to see what their future husband looked like.

When they finally caught a glimpse of him, they couldn’t look away.

On the lake, his handsome figure, with long hair flowing in the wind, exuded a calm yet slightly domineering aura that captivated them.

They had all made plans for their futures.

If they didn’t possess sufficient martial talent, their marriages would be largely out of their control.

Even if they couldn’t decide for themselves, they still hoped to find someone they could admire.

Now, at this moment, they were deeply enchanted by the young master of the Lin family.

If they had any concerns before, they were now completely willing to become his wives.

The heads of the other major families also gazed at the figure on the lake, their eyes shining with admiration.

This was the young master of the Lin family.

For eleven years, he had been obscure, even considered a waste.

Now, he had suddenly made a name for himself, shocking all of Shenglong City.

“Ah…” Lin Fan sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. This situation had caught him off guard.

Step by step, he walked on the lake as if it were solid ground, without even a ripple on the water’s surface.

Though his aura was restrained, his demeanor was extraordinary, far surpassing the young masters of the other major families.

“What is this all about?” Lin Fan asked calmly as he landed on the ground.

“My son, come and see, what do you think of these young ladies?” Lin Haoming felt the weight of being a father, having to busy himself with his son’s lifelong matters.

Lin Fan felt a sense of helplessness and waved his hand, saying, “I’m currently focused on my cultivation and don’t have time for these matters.”

He was determined to become a top-tier powerhouse, and these girls were all too young.

You might be willing to act, but I can’t bring myself to do it.

It’s just too much of a guilty conscience.

Meanwhile, the young girls began to whisper among themselves.

“Young Master Lin is so handsome.”

“At such a young age, he’s already so powerful. If I become his wife, I’ll definitely feel very secure in the future.”

“My son, cultivation can’t be rushed. You should settle down first, then focus on cultivation. Once you have children, you can devote yourself fully to it,” Lin Haoming said anxiously, hearing Lin Fan’s refusal.

When Lin Fan was born, Lin Haoming had hoped to groom him to take over the family.

But now, it seemed his son was destined to be selected by a major sect, so the position of family head would have to be passed to the next generation.

Once he handed over the family headship, he could finally relax.

“That’s right, Young Master Lin, cultivation isn’t something to rush. You should settle down first, then focus on your career.”

“The wedding ceremony won’t take much time at all.”

The heads of the major families chimed in, while the young ladies, though shy, actively batted their eyes at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan was truly intimidated by these people.

Marriage? Forget it.

These girls are probably not even mature yet.

If I focus on my cultivation, who knows if I’ll end up with a green hat one day.

By then, my cultivation might have advanced, but that green hat would be impossible to remove.

“Enough, let’s not discuss this anymore. I understand your intentions,” Lin Fan said.

“Today, I’ll make it clear: as long as you don’t cause trouble for the Lin family in the future, I, Lin Fan, won’t cause trouble for you. If you’re oppressed in Shenglong City, I can also stand up for you. But as for marriage alliances, let’s not talk about it anymore.”

Seeing Lin Fan’s firm refusal, the crowd was at a loss.

They then turned their eyes to Lin Haoming, hoping he could intervene.

“This… this,” Lin Haoming was also at a loss.

His son was usually quiet and reserved, and he didn’t know what to do.

“Maybe we should postpone this?” Lin Haoming suggested to the crowd.

“Alright, everyone, leave now. Tomorrow is my match with Qingyangzi, so don’t disturb me,” Lin Fan said, turning away with his hands behind his back.

The heads of the major families looked on with a hint of disappointment.

In their view, a marriage alliance would have been the best guarantee.

Now, although Young Master Lin had promised to protect them, they still felt uneasy, as if it wasn’t entirely secure.

Lin Haoming knew there was no room for negotiation and said, “Everyone, please return. Let’s consider this matter closed.”

“My son has said he will protect Shenglong City, and our Lin family has no interest in conflict, so you can rest assured.”

He felt some regret. He understood the intentions of the seven major families, and his main goal had been to secure some brides for his son.

But now that his son refused, what could he do?

If the Lin family had been interested in conflict, Lin Haoming wouldn’t have spent so many years without making any moves, instead idling away his time.

The heads of the major families looked at Lin Haoming, finally clasped their hands in farewell, but left behind the gifts they had brought.

Regardless, it was still a gesture of goodwill.

Inside the house!

Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief after these people left.

That was truly terrifying.

Tomorrow, he would face Qingyangzi in battle.

Lin Fan had already discerned that Qingyangzi’s cultivation was at the early stage of the True Immortal Realm.

Beyond the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm, there was another realm.

And that realm was the True Immortal Realm.

The power of the True Immortal Realm intrigued Lin Fan, and he wanted to test just how strong a cultivator at this level could be.

In the Ancient Saint World, the most powerful beings had lived through countless epochs but couldn’t break through the Ancient Realm, likely due to the incomplete laws of heaven and earth.

There, the peak was the Ancient Realm.

After escaping from that cage, the laws of heaven and earth were now complete, and advancing to higher realms was no longer an issue.

Now, having just broken the seal, Lin Fan needed to cultivate his body and spirit, pushing his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak.

He had to prepare well for tomorrow’s battle.

The next day!

The entire Shenglong City was abuzz with excitement.

Even the ordinary citizens knew that the young master of the Lin family was going to battle the grand elder of the sect.

The location was the largest martial arena in Shenglong City.

Qingyangzi had arrived early and set up a barrier, as even a slight leakage of their power could terrify the citizens of Shenglong City to death.

Because there, the peak was the Ancient Realm.

After emerging from that cage, the heavenly laws were now complete. Naturally, entering a higher realm wouldn’t be a problem.

Now, Lin Fan had just broken his seal and must recuperate, nurturing his spirit and pushing his vitality and spiritual energy to their peak.

He needed to prepare well for tomorrow’s battle.

The next day!

The entire Shenglong City was bustling with excitement.

Even the common people knew that the young master of the Lin family would be fighting against a high-ranking sect elder.

The location would be on the largest martial arts arena in Shenglong City.

“Son, come here quickly, take a look at the bride I’ve found for you,” Lin Haoming called out from a distance.

These brides were all excellent, and he was very satisfied.

As long as his son agreed, nothing else would be a problem.

Lin Fan rarely appeared in Shenglong City, so these young ladies from prominent families had naturally never seen him before.

Now that they knew they were about to become his wives or concubines, they naturally wanted to see what their future husband looked like.

When they finally caught a glimpse of him, they couldn’t look away.

On the lake, his handsome figure, long flowing hair, and the calm yet slightly domineering aura made them utterly captivated.

They had all made plans for their future.

Without sufficient martial talent, marriage was usually not something they could decide for themselves.

Even if they couldn’t decide, they still hoped to find someone they could admire.

Now, after seeing him, they were deeply infatuated with the young master of the Lin family.

If they had any concerns before, they were now completely resolved. They were willing to become the young master’s wives.

The heads of the other prominent families, upon seeing the figure on the lake, also had a gleam in their eyes.

This was the young master of the Lin family.

For eleven years, he had been unknown, even considered a waste.

Now, he had suddenly emerged, shocking all of Shenglong City.

“Ah…”

Lin Fan sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. This situation had caught him off guard.

Step by step.

He walked on the lake as if it were solid ground, without even a ripple on the water’s surface.

Though his aura was restrained, his demeanor was extraordinary, far surpassing the young masters of the other prominent families.

“What’s going on here?” Lin Fan asked calmly as he landed on the ground.

“My son, come and take a look. What do you think of these young ladies?” Lin Haoming felt the weight of being a father, having to busy himself with his son’s lifelong matters.

Lin Fan felt helpless and waved his hand. “I’m fully focused on my cultivation right now. I don’t have time for this.”

He was determined to become a top-tier powerhouse, and these girls were all too young.

You might be able to go through with it, but I can’t.

It’s just too much of a guilty conscience.

Meanwhile, the young girls began whispering among themselves.

“Young Master Lin is so handsome.”

“At such a young age, he’s already so powerful. If I become his wife, I’ll definitely feel very safe.”

“My son, cultivation can’t be rushed. You should settle down first, then focus on cultivation. Once you have children, you can devote yourself fully to cultivation,” Lin Haoming said, growing anxious when he saw Lin Fan’s reluctance.

When Lin Fan was born, Lin Haoming had hoped to groom him to take over the family.

But now, it was clear that his son would be selected to join a sect, so the position of the Lin family’s head would have to be passed to the next generation.

Once he handed over the family leadership, he could finally relax.

“That’s right, Young Master Lin. Cultivation isn’t something to rush. You should settle down first, then build your career.”

“The wedding ceremony won’t take much time at all.”

The heads of the families chimed in, one after another.

The young ladies, though shy, were also proactive, casting flirtatious glances at Lin Fan.

Lin Fan was genuinely intimidated by these people.

Marriage? No way.

These girls are probably not even mentally mature yet.

If I focus on cultivation, who knows if I’ll end up with a green hat one day.

By then, my cultivation might have advanced, but that green hat would be permanent.

“Enough. Let’s not discuss this anymore. I understand your intentions.”

“Today, I’ll make it clear. As long as you don’t cause trouble for the Lin family in the future, I, Lin Fan, won’t cause trouble for you. If you’re oppressed in Shenglong City, I’ll stand up for you. But as for marriage, let’s not talk about it again,” Lin Fan declared.

Seeing Lin Fan’s firm refusal, everyone was at a loss.

They then turned their eyes to Lin Haoming, hoping he could persuade his son.

“This… this…” Lin Haoming was also at a loss.

His son was usually quiet and reserved, and he didn’t know how to handle him.

“Maybe we should wait a bit?” Lin Haoming suggested to the crowd.

“Alright, everyone, leave now. Tomorrow is my duel with Qingyangzi. Don’t disturb me,” Lin Fan said, turning away with his hands behind his back.

The heads of the families had a glimmer of disappointment in their eyes.

In their view, a marriage alliance would have been the best guarantee.

Now, although Young Master Lin had promised to protect them, they still felt uneasy, as if it wasn’t entirely secure.

Lin Haoming knew there was no room for negotiation. “Everyone, please return for now. Let’s consider this matter closed.”

“My son has said he will protect Shenglong City, and our Lin family has no interest in conflict. You can rest assured.”

He felt a bit regretful. He understood the intentions of the seven family heads, but his main goal had been to secure some brides for his son.

Now that his son had refused, what could he do?

If the Lin family had been interested in conflict, Lin Haoming wouldn’t have spent all these years without making any moves, instead idling around and waiting for death.

The family heads looked at Lin Haoming, eventually clasping their hands in farewell, though they left behind the gifts they had brought.

Regardless, it was still a gesture of goodwill.

Inside the house!

Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief once he knew everyone had left.

That was truly terrifying.

Tomorrow, he would face Qingyangzi in battle.

Lin Fan had already discerned that Qingyangzi’s cultivation was at the early stage of the True Immortal Realm.

Beyond the Great Perfection of the Ancient Realm, there was another realm.

That realm was the True Immortal Realm.

The power of the True Immortal Realm intrigued Lin Fan, and he wanted to test just how strong a cultivator of that level could be.

In the Ancient Sage World, the most powerful beings, after countless eons, still couldn’t break through the Ancient Realm, likely due to the incomplete laws of heaven and earth.

There, the peak was the Ancient Realm.

After escaping from that cage, the laws of heaven and earth were now complete, and advancing to higher realms was no longer an issue.

Now that Lin Fan had just broken the seal, he needed to cultivate his mind and spirit, pushing his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak.

He had to prepare well for tomorrow’s battle.

The next day!

The entire Shenglong City was abuzz with excitement.

Even the common folk knew that the young master of the Lin family was about to duel with the sect elder.

The location was the largest martial arena in Shenglong City.

Qingyangzi had arrived early and immediately set up a barrier. With their level of power, even the slightest leakage could kill the common people of Shenglong City.