My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 740 - 740: The Heartless and Ruthless

Seeing that Dark Master had no intention of withdrawing his aura, his face turned awkward. His gaze shifted forward, and there was a hint of determination in his eyes.

"I swear, in the name of Dark Clan's leader…"

Before he could finish his words, Gu Lan smiled faintly and shook his head.

"I don't believe in such things!"

Before Dark Master could react, Gu Lan leapt forward and appeared in front of him. Dark Master instinctively tried to evade, but it was too late.

Gu Lan raised his hand with a swift motion, and a soul mark instantly gathered within Dark Master's body. However, the power was somewhat different—it wasn't a power that would control him.

As he felt the added force within him, a murderous intent instantly surged in Dark Master's eyes.

"I, the leader of Dark Clan, am being controlled by Gu Lan?!"

"You!"

"Don't be so tense, this is different from the others!" Gu Lan replied coolly. "As long as you don't harm any disciple of Royal School, you will be fine. This power won't restrict you. Once the Competition of Myriads of Clans is over, it will vanish!"

After saying these words, Gu Lan no longer paid attention to Dark Master. He had made it clear, and what Dark Master chose was no longer his concern. He just hoped that Dark Master wouldn't do anything foolish, or else, no one would be able to save him. He had already been lenient; otherwise, Dark Master would have been dead by now.

"Take your Dark Clan and leave!"

Gu Lan waved his hand casually. Dark Master, though dissatisfied, didn't dare to stay. He had brought hundreds of people with him, but now only a dozen or so remained, all severely wounded.

Once they left, Gu Lan turned his gaze forward. Xue Lengyi had no chance of escaping. It was too late for him to run now.

Gu Lan glanced at him indifferently, and there was no intention of attacking. His aura had already retracted.

"You've been hiding in the shadows for so long. Come out!"

Gu Lan had known for a long time that Xue Lengyan was hiding in the dark, and he was fully aware of her intentions.

With his words, several blood shadows flashed out, and the leader among them was Xue Lengyan. She wore a knowing smile and walked forward, giving a slight bow to Gu Lan.

"Thank you for your help!"

Xue Lengyan had waited for this moment for a long time. Today, she finally had the opportunity.

Gu Lan remained indifferent and didn't even spare her a glance.

"There's no need for thanks. You can deal with him as you see fit. Whether he lives or dies is up to you."

After all, this was Blood Clan's own matter. He didn't want to get too involved.

Xue Lengyan smiled coldly and nodded. The blood energy around her surged as she produced a short dagger in her hand.

Seeing her approach, Xue Lengyi took two cautious steps back, his eyes filled with more wariness.

"What are you doing?"

"Don't forget, we are of the same clan!"

Seeing how nervous he was, Xue Lengyan laughed coldly. Countless streams of blood energy surged forward.

Under the pressure of her power, Xue Lengyi was unable to make any movement. His expression darkened as the blood energy around him dissipated. There was no more strength left in him.

"Now you remember we're from the same clan? When you tried to kill me earlier, you didn't say that!"

Her face was cold as she spoke, and her eyes flickered with bloodlust.

With a flick of her wrist, a shadow passed, and she thrust her dagger straight into Xue Lengyi's throat.

"You…"

Blood poured from Xue Lengyi's mouth, and there was no hope for recovery. His body slumped to the ground.

"Rest in peace. I will lead Blood Clan to greater heights!"

She was decisive in her actions. Gu Lan, standing by, couldn't help but furrow his brows. No wonder she held such a high position within Blood Clan. Her ruthlessness was beyond compare.

From what he knew, Xue Lengyi was her younger brother, and yet, Xue Lengyan could be so ruthless.

Though shocked, Gu Lan's expression remained unchanged.

Xue Lengyan turned away with a cold face, flicking the blood off her dagger, and then turned her gaze toward the remaining injured men.

"I'll give you a chance. Surrender to me, or die!"

Xue Lengyi had cultivated these subordinates, and they were indeed useful to her. Of course, that was assuming they were willing to submit. If not, they would have no place in this world.

Faced with the overwhelming pressure, the few remaining men, already severely wounded, dared not oppose her. They retracted what little blood energy they had left and knelt.

"We are willing to submit!"

They had no choice. To refuse would be to sign their own death warrants. They may have shown sincerity, but Xue Lengyan wasn't about to trust them so easily.

She gave them a cold glance, and dozens of blood lights surged into their bodies.

This was her usual method—leaving soul marks on them. Anyone who dared to go against her would die.

After settling the matter, Xue Lengyan then made her way toward Gu Lan.

"Thank you, Master Gu, for your help!"

"It has nothing to do with me. I was just clearing up some trouble in Royal School."

Gu Lan didn't want to be tied to her. She was too calculating, and he might end up being schemed against himself.

Before she could say another word, Gu Lan had already left.

It was better to have as little contact with her as possible. Besides, he had other things to handle.

Looking at his departing figure, Xue Lengyan's smile gradually faded, replaced by a cold, calculating gaze.

"No one is allowed to trouble him without my orders. Otherwise, you will die!"

She feared Gu Lan from the bottom of her heart. Not only because of his strength—she wasn't his match—but also because of what he was capable of.

"Take my brother's body back. Tell the clan leader that he was killed by Dark Clan!"

…

At this moment, Xue Wuyan and Xue Wuheng had also received the news.

The two of them had cold expressions, their eyes filled with killing intent.

"He really is dead!"

The people beneath them dared not act rashly, and respectfully nodded.

"It's absolutely true. He died at the hands of the young Lord, Xue Wuyan!"

Their subordinates had no need to deceive them about such matters.

Hearing this, both Xue Wuyan and Xue Wuheng's killing intent deepened.

"This guy is truly heartless. He can even kill his own younger brother!"

Before Xue Wuyan could finish speaking, Xue Wuheng coldly added, "So, what should we do? Xue Lengyi's subordinates must have been taken under her control. Now she…"

They didn't feel any regret over Xue Lengyi's death. What they feared was that they might be the next targets. With their strength, they were no match for Xue Lengyan!

"Since he could seek outside help, why can't we?"

"What do you mean?"

"Bright Clan. They've always wanted to deal with Gu Lan. Why not use them?"

The two of them had already started calculating. What they didn't know, however, was that Bright Clan had no interest in dealing with them at all. As one of the top three clans, they were too proud, especially Divine Son Arthur.

Arthur wanted Gu Lan dead, but he wanted to do it with his own hands.

Gu Lan had returned to Lanyan Royal School, and as soon as he stepped in, disciples like Gu Simu eagerly walked up to him.

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