My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 752 - 752: Exceeding Expectations

Gu Lan had already lost his patience, and the killing intent in his eyes was unmistakable. He did not care about the thoughts of the two men before him. All he wanted was for them not to make any foolish moves. Though he didn't unleash his full power, his aura was already overwhelming, which instantly intimidated the two men.

Their faces turned pale, and they dared not retaliate. Gu Lan, with a cold expression, asked sternly, "What's the level of strength of your clan's young lord?"

"The young lord has reached the seventh level of the Imperial Realm!" The response stunned Gu Lan, and his face darkened considerably. He had expected him to be at most at the fifth level of the Imperial Realm, but the young lord had reached the seventh.

"Then who are the twelve soldiers you mentioned?" Gu Lan pressed further.

"They are the young lord's personal guards, all at the fourth level of the Imperial Realm!" The confirmation made Gu Lan's expression even darker. Time was running out. Ding True Man and the others could not hold on much longer.

Gu Lan gave a grim nod, and with a swift motion, struck out, knocking both men unconscious with a single blow. He quickly restrained his aura and moved with incredible speed, heading in the direction of the exit of the formation.

By the time he reached the exit, the individuals he had previously threatened were already waiting there. They had no choice; without Gu Lan removing their soul imprints, they would remain under his control. When they saw him approaching, they stepped forward.

"Now, can you remove our imprints?" one of them asked.

They had already done what they were told and opened the formation, allowing Gu Lan to leave at any time. Gu Lan, with a cold expression, didn't make a move but instead spoke calmly.

"There's no rush. As long as you don't try anything foolish, I won't harm you."

At his words, the faces of these men darkened, their eyes flashing with cold light. However, they didn't dare to act recklessly in front of Gu Lan, quickly hiding any sign of aggression.

"We've done what you asked. What else do you want?" one of them demanded, but before he could finish, Gu Lan vanished in a blur of motion, not giving them a chance to speak.

They tried to pursue him, but with their speed, it was hopeless. By the time their gazes shifted, Gu Lan had already disappeared without a trace.

The two men from the Cloud Clan, following behind him, kept pace until they were several thousand miles away, and only then did Gu Lan come to a stop. He turned to face them with a cold expression, yet his aura remained unchanged, and he spoke in a calm tone.

"You two are no longer in danger. You can leave now."

Though the two from Cloud Clan were strong, they were still of Cloud Clan. They understood and showed no resistance. Their expressions grew grim, and they straightened their backs, bowing deeply to Gu Lan.

"Thank you for your help!"

"There's no need to thank me. I have ties to your Cloud Clan's goddess, so saving you two is only natural," Gu Lan replied indifferently.

The two were taken aback by his words. They thought their concealment had been perfect, especially since even the men from Upper God Clan hadn't noticed them. While their expressions remained unreadable, Gu Lan could easily imagine their shock.

He gave them a brief, indifferent glance and said, "No need to look so surprised. I can see through the special techniques of your Cloud Clan."

Before they could respond, he had already vanished into thin air. His speed was unmatched, and he made no effort to linger.

A few moments later, Gu Lan returned to Lanyan Royal School. Standing in midair, he could see for thousands of miles, and his sharp eyes quickly locked onto several figures in the distance. These figures were clearly the young lord of Upper God Clan, who stood atop the formation with a cold smile on his face, his aura unrestrained.

"Do you think this formation can stop me, Shanggu Yan? Dream on!" With a cold sneer, he raised his hand, and immediately, twelve figures shot out from behind him. The group exuded immense power, their auras reaching their peak.

"Boom!"

A resounding explosion echoed through the skies, causing the entire Royal School to tremble. Inside the palace, Ding True Man's face darkened, his eyes burning with killing intent.

"How dare they act so recklessly within my Royal School? These people are asking for death. I'll go take care of them now!" Ding True Man's tone was as cold as ice.

"Shadow Slaves, you three come with me. I want to see what they can do!"

The three Shadow Slaves had been waiting for this moment, their expressions hard as steel. Their power surged, and they were ready for action.

"Lanyan Royal School is not a place for you to act wild! Let them see what we can do!" The voice of the Shadow Slave leader was filled with coldness, and black mist surged around his body as he radiated a murderous aura.

The four of them leapt into the air together, with Ding True Man moving the fastest. He broke through the formation with a single strike, sending hundreds of golden lights crashing toward their enemies.

"Boom!"

The explosion shattered the surrounding space, and Ding True Man's powerful strike pushed the twelve soldiers back a hundred paces. However, even this immense force wasn't enough to defeat them. The twelve soldiers were powerful, and Ding True Man couldn't manage to overcome them alone.

Shanggu Yan saw this and let out a disdainful laugh.

"I thought you timid cowards wouldn't dare show yourselves, but it seems there are still a few brave souls among you. Since you four have come, I'll play with you for a while!" Shanggu Yan's hands transformed, and a pair of seven long blades appeared in his grasp. His aura surged as he leaped into the air, gripping the blades with both hands, ready to strike.

Booming sounds filled the air as the entire sky trembled under the pressure. As the attack came toward them, Ding True Man's face remained cold. He gathered all of his energy and did not hold back.

"Is that all you've got?" he scoffed.

The difference in their realms was clear, and Ding True Man wasn't worried about being hurt. The moment the two attacks collided, a massive shockwave shook the skies, blurring the scene in the distance. The force swept through the atmosphere, and Ding True Man was forced back several steps.

Though he wasn't injured, the strike left him slightly disoriented.

"Such strength!" Ding True Man was taken aback. But it wasn't Shanggu Yan's power he was focused on; it was the long blades in his hands.

"Now I understand!" Ding True Man murmured under his breath, realizing the true power of the weapon. It was no ordinary treasure—there was a potent force contained within.

Seeing that Ding True Man had recovered and was about to charge again, Shanggu Yan's face twisted into a sneer, and his killing intent flared.

"Not dead yet? Interesting. Let's see how long you can last. Twelve soldiers, form up!"

With that, the twelve soldiers quickly gathered around Shanggu Yan, forming a deadly formation with their combined power. The air crackled with energy.

"Shadow Slave!" The voice of the Shadow Slave leader rang out, commanding his subordinates.

But Shanggu Yan wasn't alone. The four Shadow Slaves had already prepared, their power building, and they were ready to confront the twelve soldiers head-on.

"This place is not where you can wreak havoc!" The Shadow Slave leader's voice was laced with frost, his black mist swirling around him as he stepped forward, his killing intent rising as he prepared for battle.

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