My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 735 - 735: All Killed Except Dark Master

Gu Simu had run out of patience. Enduring had never been her style. With a dark expression, she spoke and began gathering her true energy. But just as she prepared to step forward, Zhongren blocked her path with a single movement.

"Girl, why are you always in such a rush?" he chided her. "Dark Master wouldn't come here unless he was prepared. If you go out there and fight, you might end up with more trouble than you're ready for."

"Uncle Zhongren, are we really going to just let them be?" Gu Simu's face darkened. She couldn't just swallow this insult; the indignation in her heart wouldn't be calmed.

"As long as we are here, there is no need for you to take action," Zhongren assured her, his gaze shifting to Ding True Man, Shadow Slave, and the others. They were all subordinates of Gu Lan, and today, it would be their turn to take action.

The others nodded in understanding, signaling that they were ready.

In a flash, the group of them released their auras, shooting into the sky as they rushed towards Dark Master and his people. Zhongren's face tightened as he observed the dark and oppressive energy surrounding Dark Master's group. With a quick hand gesture, he invoked the Qimen Dunjia technique, summoning a protective barrier.

"I advise you to leave now, or we will make sure you never leave this place!" His voice was cold, his eyes gleaming with lethal intent.

However, before he could finish his words, Dark Master sneered dismissively.

"Do you really think you can kill me?" Dark Master mocked. In the entire Lanyan Royal School, the only person he feared was Gu Lan. But with Gu Lan absent, this was their chance. He didn't take Zhongren and his group seriously.

"Do as you will," Dark Master continued with arrogance. "Killing you all would solve a huge problem for my clan."

As soon as he finished speaking, his subordinates began to unleash their energy, preparing for battle.

Ding True Man's face darkened. His energy erupted, and his voice rang out as he stepped forward to face the approaching threat.

"Foolish people, let me show you my power!"

As a Heaven-Fixing Realm expert, Ding True Man was full of confidence in his strength. Golden light blazed from him as dozens of cold beams shot toward Dark Master. His power exploded in a brilliant display, and Shadow Slave also began to prepare his own attack. However, Shadow Slave didn't even have a chance to get close.

In a split second, Dark Master moved, appearing directly in front of Shadow Slave. He coldly glanced at him, then slapped down with his palm, shattering the energy surrounding Shadow Slave effortlessly.

"How dare you to challenge me!" Dark Master growled. He had long harbored resentment towards Shadow Slave for betraying him. Now, the traitor dared to attack him. Dark Master's power was already far superior, and Shadow Slave had no defense against the crushing blow.

The sky was filled with deafening booms as dark, oppressive energy surged outward, enveloping the area. Under the overwhelming pressure, Shadow Slave had no means of retaliation, only able to be crushed under Dark Master's might.

Ding True Man, meanwhile, was facing off against two more strong enemies. Despite his formidable strength, he found it difficult to overcome both of them. There was no way he could defeat them in a short amount of time, and certainly no way to take them down.

Zhongren wasn't faring much better either. He was only facing one person, but even with his Qimen Dunjia, the other side had an easy time dealing with him. He couldn't gain the upper hand, and his attempts to strike were easily countered.

While the chaos unfolded in the sky above, Gu Simu had already transformed her weapon, the Hammer of Evergreen Pine, ready to strike. However, she hadn't yet made her move when Zhongren's voice reached her ears.

"Remember what I told you!" he cautioned her.

The enemies in the sky were difficult to handle, and Zhongren didn't want Gu Simu to make the mistake of acting recklessly. He had already sent word to Gu Lan, and he believed Gu Lan would return shortly.

Gu Simu was unhappy, but she understood that Zhongren was only trying to protect her. With a cold expression, she reined in her energy, deciding to hold back for the time being.

Far off in the distance, Gu Lan was making his way toward them with incredible speed. Within a few breaths, he arrived, halting a million feet away. His face was grim, and murderous intent filled his eyes.

He gripped his Hongmeng Sword tightly. His voice reached Zhongren and the others.

"Leave!"

Zhongren and the others froze for a moment but didn't hesitate. They quickly retreated, moving away from Gu Lan's path. The sudden retreat confused Dark Master, but a cold sneer appeared on his face.

"How pathetic, a bunch of cowards!" he sneered. He felt as though his power had forced them to retreat, and he took pride in this.

But before he could speak further, Zhongren retorted sharply, "You think we're afraid of you? Just wait, you'll soon be begging for mercy!"

Although he had never met Dark Master before, Zhongren could tell that the man was not to be underestimated. From the arrogance emanating from him, it was clear that he was dangerously overconfident.

"You'll regret this," Dark Master sneered. "I'll kill everyone at Lanyan Royal School to avenge my fallen comrades!"

"Big words," Zhongren scoffed. "But can you even manage that? Do you really think you're capable of it?"

Just as the words left Zhongren's mouth, a mocking laughter echoed in the distance.

Dark Master's smile froze. He looked up, only to see dark clouds gathering ominously in the sky. Lightning flashed in rapid succession, and the air grew thick with tension. His eyes widened in shock as he sensed the immense power gathering above him.

Before he could react, he saw a blood-red sword light ripping through the fabric of space itself. The immense power of the attack carried with it an overwhelming aura of death, and the entire sky seemed to dim in its presence.

Dark Master's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately leaped back, attempting to evade the attack. However, his body was still within range of the impending onslaught.

"Leave now!" Dark Master shouted at his subordinates, but his words came too late.

The sword light descended with a deafening crash, and the space itself tore apart under its might.

"Boom!"

The explosion reverberated throughout the entire area, and the heavens seemed to vanish in an instant. Gu Lan was stepping through the air, his face as dark as ever, eyes filled with cold, relentless killing intent.

Though Dark Master had leaped back to a distance of several thousand feet, the sheer force of the blow sent shockwaves through his body, causing him to suffer severe injuries.

He glared forward, his eyes narrowing in disbelief. He had never expected to lose here, not like this.

But now, with no time to dwell on his surprise, he focused on fleeing. His face darkened as he looked at Gu Lan once more, then vanished without a trace.

Gu Lan's expression remained cold as he surveyed the battlefield. The threat had been neutralized, and all of his power was now withdrawn. He had used everything he had in that one strike, and because of that, only Dark Master remained alive. Everyone else who had come to cause trouble had been slain.

Seeing his figure, Zhongren and the others finally allowed themselves to relax. It had been a close call, but thankfully, Gu Lan had returned just in time. Had he not, they wouldn't have been able to hold their ground.

Still, their faces were somber, knowing how serious the situation had been.

Gu Lan descended from the air, giving them a passing glance before speaking softly.

"Good work."

If not for the formation he had prepared in advance, Dark Master's plans could have easily succeeded.

At that moment, Dark Master stood in the void, a dark expression on his face. He never imagined that the strong people from his own clan would fall at Gu Lan's hands. He had planned everything carefully, but Gu Lan's unexpected return had ruined his scheme.

"I will kill every last one of you from Lanyan Royal School to avenge my people!"

He muttered, furious.

"Big talk," came a voice from the distance, filled with disdain.

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