My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Although Gu Lan had already disappeared from sight, as long as he remained in Dark Clan, the two could still sense his presence.

Their expressions darkened as they immediately called upon their cultivation to surge forward.

The two moved with incredible speed, and in the blink of an eye, they were already tens of thousands of meters away. Their energy radiated without restraint, their presence undeniably powerful.

Surveying their surroundings, their eyes filled with murderous intent as an icy voice echoed throughout the clouds and the heavens.

"You can't escape from Dark Clan, no matter how arrogant you are!"

The moment the words left their mouths, both of them raised their hands, and their true energy surged out uncontrollably. The black mist quickly enveloped the surroundings, spreading across the land.

Gu Lan was somewhat taken aback by their power.

He had not dared to slow his retreating steps. While he could likely fight these two, defeating them would prove difficult.

His speed was fast enough, but even then, he couldn't evade them. The two were as strong as he had expected. In the blink of an eye, the black mist surrounded him completely.

The sudden surge of power caught him off guard. As he turned his head, Dark Master and the two guardians had already appeared in the distance.

The guardians' faces were ashen, but Dark Master wore an arrogant grin.

"You think you can escape? Last time, I wasn't your match, but this time, I won't give you a chance to breathe!" Dark Master sneered.

Though he had only interacted with Gu Lan briefly before, their true encounter had been limited to their previous battle, which had ended in a crushing defeat for him. As Dark Master, he had been forced to retreat in disgrace.

He had originally thought he would have some time before exacting revenge, but now, Gu Lan had delivered himself right into his grasp. How could he pass up such an opportunity?

Today, he was going to make Gu Lan pay for the humiliation he had suffered.

Just as the two guardians were about to strike, Dark Master's cultivation erupted entirely, and with a single step forward, he transformed into a blur of motion.

His speed was so fast that even the two guardians were caught off guard. He thought he would get close enough to Gu Lan to strike.

However, what he hadn't expected was that, as soon as he advanced, Gu Lan's cold expression appeared. In the moment he moved, Gu Lan swung his sword.

The sword light tore through the air, creating a ripping sound as it struck Dark Master. The attack sent him flying back by several hundred meters. Though he managed to stabilize himself, a deep sword mark had been left across his chest.

After sending him back, Gu Lan's face curled into a look of disdain.

"Three of you together? Fine, let's not waste any more time!"

With that, he summoned the Linglong Pagoda, and the Three Clarity incarnation immediately charged forward.

It was not his style to fight three opponents at once. Although he could crush them, it would be far too draining.

The two guardians, who considered themselves unmatched, were completely undeterred by the energy Gu Lan exuded. Their eyes were filled with disdain.

"Seeking death!"

Without hesitation, the two guardians charged at him, their terrifying black energy surging, and a gust of fierce wind whipped up around them.

Gu Lan frowned, his eyes now cold with killing intent, but he did not retreat a single step.

The Three Clarity incarnation was incredibly effective, countering the black energy with a force that immediately scattered the mist surrounding them.

Without further words, Gu Lan raised the Hongmeng Sword and slashed forward. The movement appeared slow, but in reality, it was as if hundreds of swords had been unleashed simultaneously.

Inside the Linglong Pagoda, Shadow Slave observed the scene with a furrowed brow and a deeply serious expression. He had not expected Gu Lan to be this terrifying.

Previously, he had thought that Gu Lan had used all of his power, but now he realized that what he had seen was just the tip of the iceberg.

With the combined forces of Three Clarity and Gu Lan's own might, the two guardians and Dark Master were not gaining the upper hand; instead, they were continuously being suppressed.

A massive explosion of true energy rang out, and the three opponents were forced to retreat by several hundred meters. Gu Lan's cold smile remained unchanged.

"That's it? Is that all you've got?"

His words were dripping with mockery, and Dark Master's fury flared at the insult.

However, just as Dark Master prepared to move forward, the two guardians raised their hands and stopped him.

Dark Master was momentarily stunned. This was Dark Clan—how could Gu Lan act so arrogantly here?

But as he turned his head in surprise, the two guardians coldly spoke.

"Our strength has not yet fully recovered. Let him leave for now."

The two guardians had just awakened, and their true energy had been heavily depleted. Continuing to stalemate with Gu Lan was pointless and would only weaken them further.

Rather than pushing their luck, they decided to rest and recover, planning to deal with Gu Lan later.

Though Dark Master was the leader of Dark Clan, the guardians' status far surpassed his. After all, they had existed for tens of thousands of years.

Though Dark Master felt frustrated, he did not protest. He simply kept his face cold, and his aura gradually calmed.

Seeing that the three of them were no longer going to make a move, Gu Lan raised an eyebrow in surprise, then quickly recalled the Three Clarity incarnation.

"If you three aren't going to fight, then I'll take my leave."

His words were completely audacious. With a faint smile, he showed no sign of hesitation and took a single step, vanishing into the distance.

His speed wasn't particularly fast, but as he moved tens of thousands of meters away, he stopped and turned his head, looking back with great interest.

He was surprised that Dark Master hadn't moved to pursue him.

"So it seems the Dark Master of Dark Clan isn't so impressive after all. He doesn't dare to chase after me."

His words were clearly meant for Shadow Slave, and as soon as they left his mouth, Shadow Slave emerged from the Linglong Pagoda.

He gave a quick bow and then, with a grave expression, spoke.

"Master, please be careful. This man has a vengeful nature, and this matter is far from over."

Having spent many years by Dark Master's side, Shadow Slave knew all too well the kind of person Dark Master was. After the humiliation he had suffered today, he would never let it slide.

Gu Lan's expression darkened slightly at these words. He nodded solemnly.

Indeed, he needed to remain cautious. Otherwise, this could cause significant trouble for him.

In the Competition of Myriads of Clans, Dark Clan was not the only power at play. Other clans had their own ambitions, and beyond Lanyan Royal School, Dark Clan was just one of many factions to contend with.

With a cold glance toward the distance, Gu Lan didn't hesitate for long. He turned and disappeared from the scene.

Having now discovered the location of Dark Clan, there was no need to waste any more time here.

Soon, he returned to Lanyan Royal School. As soon as he arrived and stopped, two figures appeared before him.

"Master, I've set up a formation outside Lanyan Royal School. Please follow me and take a look."

Zhongren smiled faintly as he gestured for Gu Lan to follow him.

Gu Simu quickly stepped forward with a look of excitement on her face.

"This time, I really helped Uncle Zhongren a great deal!"

Zhongren, too, did not deny it. He smiled and nodded.

"Thanks to you, girl. If it weren't for you, I would never have completed it so quickly."

The formation Zhongren had set up outside Lanyan Royal School was not the most powerful, but it was capable of protecting the entire school.

In the Immortal Realm, the area surrounding Lanyan Royal School wasn't vast, but creating such a formation still required considerable effort.

Without Gu Simu's great help in boosting his strength, Zhongren would have found it impossible to accomplish the task alone.

"Very good, Simu. You've worked hard. Now, what reward do you want?"

Before he could even finish, Gu Simu shook her head, her lips curving into a mysterious smile.

"I don't need anything. However, I do want to discuss something with Father."