My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 757 - 757: Unable to Work

Under the command of Shanggu Yan, the auras of these warriors fully ignited.

Countless golden lights surged across the sky, casting a brilliance so intense that even the heavens seemed to pale in comparison.

As he watched the massive formation formed by hundreds of cultivators, Gu Lan's expression finally shifted—though not out of fear, but rather, exasperation.

To him, these people were merely making a futile last stand.

"Today, you will die here!"

From within the formation, countless streaks of cold light descended, tearing through the air with a piercing shriek that echoed across the heavens.

Seeing the overwhelming force rushing toward him, Gu Lan's expression darkened. The Hongmeng Sword in his hand hummed with a resonant sword cry.

"Come then! Since you're so eager to die, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"

Blades of light rained down in torrents, yet not a single one managed to breach his defenses.

With just a glance upward, Gu Lan raised his hand and struck.

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion rocked the sky, shaking the very fabric of the heavens.

The onslaught of attacks shattered before they could even land, dissipating into fragments of nothingness.

Witnessing this spectacle, Shanggu Yan was utterly dumbfounded, his face twisting into an expression of sheer disbelief.

"How... how can you possess such power?!"

This was an attack born of hundreds uniting their strength—blocking it should have been an impossibility!

As his stunned gaze remained locked onto Gu Lan, the latter spoke in an indifferent tone.

"Is this all you've got? Honestly, I'm disappointed. Why don't you try again?"

Though Gu Lan's voice was calm, his words brimmed with undisguised contempt.

And just like that, he had completely provoked Shanggu Yan.

His expression twisted in fury, his eyes burning with unrelenting killing intent.

"Arrogance comes at a price—today, I will kill you!"

Gu Lan, however, was already accustomed to such threats. He merely gave Shanggu Yan a cold look.

"Then come at me, and don't disappoint me."

Gu Lan's face was cold, eyes full of disdain. Before they could react, he moved like a shadow.

His true qi surged, and the shrill sound of sword ringing echoed once again.

The entire void seemed to darken, accompanied by thunderclaps.

Before the Upper God Clan members had time to react, Gu Lan struck out with a sword.

The sword light fell, and the formation maintained by the hundred warriors shattered immediately.

"Don't get complacent!"

His cold voice rang out as thousands of sword shadows descended from the heavens.

Under Gu Lan's overwhelming power, they had no means to defend, and even evasion was impossible.

Slash... Slash...

In a short time, blood stained the entire sky, the stench of death filling the air.

Gu Lan's face remained cold as he withdrew his aura slightly.

Several weak warriors had already met their end.

Meanwhile, Shanggu Yan had long retreated, a hundred thousand feet away.

Looking ahead, his eyes were filled with deep dread.

Although anger still burned within him, fear had taken over.

The warriors who managed to survive all gathered behind him, their faces full of discomfort.

As Gu Lan drew closer, their eyes were filled with fear.

Gu Lan was long accustomed to such scenes. He cast a cold glance at the group, his tone flat yet laced with mockery.

"Where did all that bravado from earlier go? Are you afraid now?"

A sneer curled at his lips as the Hongmeng Sword shimmered with icy light.

"I am the young master of the Upper God Clan! If anything happens to me today, the clan will never let you go!"

Shanggu Yan's expression twisted in fury, his eyes filled with unrelenting killing intent.

Hearing this, Gu Lan could only sigh in exasperation. With a flicker of movement, he was suddenly before Shanggu Yan.

Though his subordinates were many, not a single one could keep up with Gu Lan's speed.

Ignoring the others entirely, Gu Lan's expression remained indifferent as he reached out, seizing Shanggu Yan by the throat and lifting him off the ground.

"Tell me—who do you think is in control now?"

Gu Lan was truly speechless. How could this man still fail to see the situation for what it was?

He was already a defeated opponent, yet he still dared to act so arrogantly.

Gu Lan tightened his grip ever so slightly, causing Shanggu Yan's face to flush crimson.

"Y-you... dare?!"

He forced the words out through clenched teeth, his expression contorted with rage.

Yet, before he could finish speaking, Gu Lan drove his sword straight through his shoulder.

Though the wound was not in the exact same place as before, it was no less severe.

Blood trickled down the blade, and Shanggu Yan's features twisted in pain.

Behind him, his subordinates seethed with anger, but not one dared to make a move.

"He is the young master of the Upper God Clan! If you kill him, you will invoke the full wrath of the Upper God Clan!"

A cold voice rang out from among them.

Gu Lan turned his head slightly, his lips curling into a smirk.

"I don't have to kill him... but you all better think carefully about your next move."

His words left them momentarily bewildered.

Seeing their confusion, Gu Lan didn't bother hiding his intentions any longer. His voice was calm, yet carried a chilling weight.

"Leave your treasures behind, and I'll spare your lives."

"If you refuse... then I guarantee, you will all die here."

As his cold voice echoed, the sky was suddenly engulfed by countless sword auras.

The Upper God Clan members froze, their expressions turning even more unsightly.

They had no idea when Gu Lan had unleashed such a terrifying power, but under its suffocating presence, they could feel death looming over them.

This was far more terrifying than the force they had endured earlier.

Though reluctant, they began summoning their treasures one after another.

Yet, Gu Lan barely spared them a glance. With a flick of his wrist, he casually collected the offerings.

His focus remained fixed on Shanggu Yan.

Raising his sword once more, he slashed down, leaving dozens of fresh wounds upon his body.

Shanggu Yan gritted his teeth in agony, but no matter how he struggled, there was no escaping.

His expression was contorted, his eyes clouded with endless pain.

"They can keep their lives... but what about yours?"

Gu Lan's voice was calm, almost as if he were offering a kind reminder.

In truth, he was giving Shanggu Yan a chance to live.

Whether he would seize it, however, was entirely up to him.

Shanggu Yan's face darkened. His eyes burned with unyielding fury—yet what choice did he have?

If he refused, he was as good as dead.

Despite his rage, he ultimately surrendered, summoning his prized possessions and offering them up.

Seeing the collection, Gu Lan's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. With a swift motion, he stored them away.

"As expected of the Upper God Clan's young master—your treasures are truly extraordinary."

Having obtained what he wanted, Gu Lan saw no need to press further.

"I'll spare you this time, but if there's a next... don't blame me for showing no mercy."

His tone remained indifferent, but his eyes gleamed with a chilling intent.

Shanggu Yan was seething, but he dared not linger any longer.

He shot Gu Lan a venomous glare, gathering what little strength he had left.

"One day... you will pay for this!"

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