My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Gu Lan remained silent, but Ding True Man found himself in a difficult situation.

Looking at the rapidly approaching Hammer of Evergreen Pine, Ding True Man's expression turned serious, and his internal energy surged. He couldn't allow Gu Simu to be hurt, but at the same time, he didn't want to suffer any injuries himself.

Though he wasn't using all his power, Ding True Man was confident, considering that his cultivation level far surpassed that of Gu Simu.

However, to his surprise, he found himself unable to block the force of the Hammer of Evergreen Pine.

A deafening sound echoed through the air as his protective energy shattered, and within a blink, he was sent flying over a hundred meters away. Stabilizing his body, he looked forward in shock.

He hadn't used his full strength, but he didn't expect that Gu Simu, who seemed weaker, could actually have this kind of power!

Ding True Man was astounded. But Gu Simu didn't have time to care about his surprise. Now that she had the upper hand, she wasn't about to give him another chance.

A slight smile appeared on her face as she swung the hammer again, this time with no hesitation.

Ding True Man, knowing the gravity of the situation, wasn't about to make the same mistake. His expression turned solemn as he raised his hand, and the ground beneath him immediately erupted with hundreds of vine-like tendrils.

These vines were the embodiment of Rule Power, and Gu Simu couldn't break through them so easily.

However, under Gu Simu's continued assault, cracks started to appear in this defense.

On the outside, Gu Lan watched the scene with a meaningful smile. He was genuinely impressed by Gu Simu's perceptiveness and comprehension of her power.

Gu Simu wasn't willing to stall against these powers. With a flick of her wrist, she sent the Hammer of Evergreen Pine soaring into the air, immediately causing it to grow in size as her internal energy surged without reserve.

"Not bad, you've become quite smart this time!" Gu Lan remarked with a slight chuckle, though Ding True Man's face darkened. The words felt like an insult, but he could only look on helplessly, realizing that any hope of changing Gu Simu's opinion of him was gone.

Just as he hesitated, Gu Simu suddenly appeared behind him, and a powerful surge of energy immediately stunned him. His reflexes were fast, and he quickly turned around.

But he had miscalculated this time. As he spun around, Gu Simu's face bore a knowing smile. Before he could react, the Hammer of Evergreen Pine descended from the air.

Gu Simu's attack had been a feint. The real strike came from the hammer itself.

Seeing the impending blow, Ding True Man's face darkened, and he punched forward to intercept it. With a thunderous sound, the Hammer of Evergreen Pine was halted mid-air, but Ding True Man had used six-tenths of his power in the effort.

Yet, it wasn't over. As Ding True Man braced himself against the force, Gu Simu closed the distance, delivering a punch infused with Rule Power. The sheer power of her strike was immense, and the surrounding energy reached a peak.

With this overwhelming attack, Ding True Man, who had yet to fully tap into his own power, stumbled backward several steps, unable to withstand the force.

Coming to a halt, Ding True Man's face grew serious, and he no longer had the intention of attacking. He had no choice but to reassess his view of Gu Simu.

The last time they fought, she wasn't nearly this strong!

Seeing this, Gu Simu was eager to continue, but just as she was about to advance, Gu Lan stepped in from the outside of the training area, raising his hand to suppress her aura.

"Enough, little girl, you've done well. There are matters I need to discuss with him."

At Gu Lan's words, Ding True Man let out a relieved breath. He hurried over to Gu Lan's side, and Gu Simu, though reluctant, pursed her lips. However, she didn't argue. The Hammer of Evergreen Pine was returned to her storage space without further delay.

If it were anyone else, Gu Simu would have protested, but with Gu Lan… she had to show some respect.

Gu Lan could clearly tell that she wasn't happy, but he simply smiled and took out dozens of Spirit Fruits.

Upon seeing them, Gu Simu's eyes lit up, and she quickly approached, accepting the fruits with gratitude.

"Thank you, Father!" she exclaimed, rushing out of the training area. Spirit Fruits were a rare and precious commodity, and the more she had, the better.

As she left, Ding True Man let out another sigh of relief, but his curiosity about Gu Lan's reason for calling him remained strong. He didn't ask, however. It was better to stay silent and maintain his position.

Gu Lan had his own plans. The less said, the better. After all, one had to know their place in front of Gu Lan.

"Have you noticed any movements from foreign factions lately?" Gu Lan's voice broke the silence.

Ding True Man hesitated, then replied with a grim expression, "I've dealt with a few individuals, but I'm not sure who they are. They seem like they might be from the Demon Clan."

He recounted everything he had seen and done, and as he spoke, Gu Lan's expression grew more and more serious. However, a cold smile also flashed across his face for a brief moment.

"Since they've already made a move, I'll leave it to you to handle them." Gu Lan said decisively.

Ding True Man immediately understood what Gu Lan meant and quickly nodded. "Don't worry, Master."

After giving the instructions, Gu Lan exited the training area. As soon as he stepped out, his internal energy surged and flowed outward.

Seeing him act so resolutely, Mu Yuyan quickly approached and asked in confusion, "Where are you going?"

Gu Lan made a small gesture, and Mu Yuyan immediately understood. He was about to leave.

His face was serious, but Gu Lan smiled softly. "I'm just going out to take a look. Don't worry, nothing will happen. Stay here with Simu."

Gu Lan didn't reveal exactly what he was going to do, nor did he intend to take Mu Yuyan with him. After all, the situation might be dangerous, but it wouldn't affect him.

Without waiting for any more objections, he made his move. A shift of energy, and he vanished.

The Competition of Myriads of Clans was inherently troublesome, and Gu Lan had sensed that certain individuals were already involved.

It was better to confront them head-on rather than let them continue causing problems. By dealing with them now, he could prevent them from disturbing the disciples at Lanyan Royal School.

Gu Lan moved swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, he arrived at a stretch of void space. After scanning the surroundings, his energy flared, and the power of the Imperial Realm at the ninth level erupted.

"Why are you hiding in the shadows? Are you too scared to reveal yourselves?" His voice cut through the sky, dripping with disdain.

Moments later, two shadowy figures emerged from the distance.

The figures were surrounded by dark energy, and one of them was at the peak of the sixth level of the Imperial Realm.

Gu Lan's sharp eyes immediately recognized them. His gaze dropped, and his eyes gleamed with cold light.

"So, it's the Dark Masters. I didn't expect you to be interested in the Competition of Myriads of Clans," he said, his voice laced with mockery.

As the words left his mouth, the figures revealed their true faces, and beneath their black robes, one of them bore a strikingly handsome face. Yet, his expression was cold and emotionless as he shot Gu Lan a disdainful glance before replying, "How could I not be interested in such a grand event as the Competition of Myriads of Clans?"

Gu Lan's eyes narrowed. "Then what do you two want?"

Not one to waste time on unnecessary words, Gu Lan made it clear: if they wanted to fight, he was ready. After all, he had no doubt that these two weren't his match.

He had sensed their presence long ago. They weren't the only ones. Within ten miles of Lanyan Royal School, there was more activity from the Dark Clan.