Everyone was discussing fervently, bursting with excitement, all eager to see who had passed the death challenge.
At that moment, Ruan Tiasheng looked in the direction where Ye Feng and the others were seated and asked, "Which one of you is Mr. Ye Feng?"
"Ye Feng!" Ruan Xiaoyu, who had originally seemed indifferent and arrogant, suddenly looked shocked, following Ruan Tiasheng’s gaze.
Ye Feng stood up and said to Ruan Tiasheng in a calm voice, "I am Ye Feng."
Ye Feng looked placidly into Ruan Xiaoyu’s eyes.
"It’s him!" In an instant, Ruan Xiaoyu felt as if she had been struck by lightning on a clear day, a profound shock in her heart. She had not expected that Ye Feng would appear here at her own ennoblement ceremony!
Ye Feng’s calm gaze met with Ruan Xiaoyu’s, his eyes tranquil as still water, like two bottomless cold pools, eerily calm, as if they were absorbing Ruan Xiaoyu’s soul into their depths.
However, Ruan Xiaoyu still tried hard to regain her composure, knowing that they were in Dragon Country and, however formidable Ye Feng might be, he couldn’t possibly harm her. If Ye Feng were to overestimate himself, it would be a path to his own demise.
Ye Feng then shifted his gaze and looked steadily at Ruan Tiasheng, remaining utterly composed. Ruan Tiasheng was not only a prince but also a Late-stage Innate Martial Arts Grandmaster. Faced with his innate royal aura, Ye Feng was unfazed.
Even that terrifying composure made Ruan Tiasheng feel wary, he thought to himself, "Worthy of a Young Master, indeed formidable!"
Though Ye Feng was already twenty-six years old, it wasn’t excessive to call him a youth since many grandmasters could live well over a hundred years.
Ruan Tiasheng spoke loudly, "Ye Feng is a prodigious talent and has become a rare Young Master. Having passed the death challenge, he could easily be called the number one young power in Asia. I have decided to betroth my daughter, Ruan Xiaoyu, to Ye Feng!"
"What!" In a flash, the whole audience erupted, everyone was shocked, their mouths agape.
Ruan Xiaoyu, Dragon Country’s national goddess, the object of countless people’s admiration, was now betrothed to Ye Feng.
Ruan Xiaoyu herself was stunned, not expecting her father to marry her to Ye Feng.
Next to her, Housekeeper Hu suddenly had a realization, thoroughly approving of Ruan Tiasheng’s decision. Ye Feng was a Young Master and would definitely become a legendary figure in the future; he seemed even to be getting the better deal being matched with Ruan Xiaoyu.
Once they became a family, the trillion that Ye Feng had won from the arena wouldn’t need to be turned over to him.
Yet Ye Feng remained indifferent, not saying a word.
Li Ling, however, turned pale, "Prince Consort of Dragon Country? Is Ye Feng going to marry a princess?"
Tang Rui looked at Li Ling, seemingly understanding her feelings, helplessly patted her shoulder, and shook her head at Li Ling.
Li Ling felt helpless; she had neither money nor status and wasn’t as pretty as Ruan Xiaoyu; a relationship with Ye Feng was impossible for her.
In fact, Li Ling had liked Ye Feng since high school, but back then she prioritized her studies and had not expressed her feelings.
At their last class reunion, Li Ling had wanted to try and get closer to Ye Feng, but he had seemed too dominant, leaving no room for her to approach. Now that Ye Feng was about to become Dragon Country’s Prince Consort, the possibility seemed even more unattainable for her.
Yet Ye Feng’s expression remained calm as he looked at Ruan Tiasheng, without a trace of emotional fluctuation.
Innate furrowed his brows and then loudly declared, "Ye Feng, become my Dragon Country’s Prince Consort, marry into the Ruan Family, my position as Prince will be inherited by you, everything in the Prince Mansion is yours!"
"What!" The crowd was shocked; they hadn’t expected Innate to offer such an enticing proposal.
Everyone knew that this meant succeeding to the throne!
Any person given this opportunity could soar to the heavens, becoming one of the leading figures of the nation.
But Ye Feng remained calm. As a Dragon Country man, even if he were made immortal and a godlike being, Ye Feng would never change his nationality. Born a Dragon Country man, he would die a Dragon Country man!
People around were envious of Ye Feng. "To soar to the heavens, to soar to the heavens. Who would have thought Prince Ruan holds Mr. Ye Feng in such high regard!"
But they did not understand what it meant to be a Legendary Martial Artist.
The reason why Dragon Country ranked so low internationally was partly due to the presence of Legendary warriors.
Prince Ruan, now fifty-eight years old, seemed only in his forties due to the slow aging of a Grandmaster. His whole life’s efforts had only taken him to late-stage Innate.
However, Ye Feng, not even half his age, had already reached the pinnacle of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, a mere step away from Legendary status. Innate was almost certain that Ye Feng could become a Legendary warrior.
Not only that, even the Divine Realm mentioned in legends, Ye Feng had a great chance of stepping into.
If a Divine Realm warrior were to appear in Dragon Country, it could speak on equal terms with major nations like Dragon Country and M Country.
The crowd admired Ye Feng, their eyes filled with reverence.
But Ye Feng still kept a calm appearance, calmly watching Innate, silent.
Seeing this scene, Innate’s brow furrowed, and displeasure appeared on his face.
Housekeeper Hu became furious, "Ye Feng, aren’t you thanking Prince yet for the marriage decree! To be so highly regarded by the Prince is the blessing of many lifetimes. The princess is naturally beautiful, intelligent beyond compare, and she will be your wise and virtuous consort in the future. What are you hesitating for!"
The onlookers laughed while watching Ye Feng, "I think he’s too excited, doesn’t know what to say!"
"Yes, it’s understandable. With such a great benefit, anyone else might faint from excitement. The fact that he can still stand so clear-headed is impressive enough..."
Everyone was discussing Ye Feng.
Innate, with a frown, looked at Ye Feng. "What is it, Ye Feng? Are you not satisfied with my gift?"
Ye Feng spoke up, "To be my woman, she is not worthy!"
"She is not worthy!" Ye Feng’s voice clearly echoed throughout Sky Moon Square.
"She is not worthy... not worthy..."
Instantly, the entire Sky Moon Square fell silent, everyone heard Ye Feng’s words loud and clear, completely plunging into shock. Their mouths agape, eyes wide, they wondered if they had heard wrong.
Even Innate hadn’t expected Ye Feng to be so bold, to reject him so directly!