My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 760 - 760: Not an Ordinary Expert

Ding True Man, Shadow Slave, and the others were burning with rage, their eyes filled with an unrelenting murderous intent. Hearing their cold voices, Gu Lan did not respond immediately. His internal energy surged, and his cold gaze remained fixed on the distance. His instincts told him that the forces coming this time were far from ordinary experts. Compared to the weaklings that Shanggu Yan had brought before, these opponents were definitely much stronger!

After a brief stalemate, Gu Lan turned his attention to Zhongren. Noticing his gaze, Zhongren stepped forward respectfully.

"My Lord, what are your instructions?"

"Activate the formation!"

Although Gu Lan could handle these people, it was best to be prepared. As the saying goes, "two fists can't fight four hands." While he might be able to handle it alone, the disciples within the Royal School were another matter.

Upon hearing the order, Zhongren respectfully nodded and stood back. He quickly activated the Qi Men Dun Jia formation. A surge of internal energy poured from his body as he formed a series of hand seals, causing countless golden lights to descend from the void. This formation had originally contained Gu Lan's power, so it was easy for Zhongren to activate it. With the added strength, the powerful killing intent emanated from the formation.

Gu Lan did not pay much attention to the formation. Instead, he shifted his focus to Mu Yuyan.

"This time, they are probably not here with good intentions. You should leave!"

Mu Yuyan was about to argue, but Gu Lan interrupted her.

"The disciples inside Royal School also need protection. You wouldn't want to see them get hurt, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Mu Yuyan's expression shifted. With a reluctant nod, she descended from the sky.

However, as she returned to the palace, her eyes remained fixed on the clouds, full of concern. She had agreed to leave not because of the Royal School's disciples. She was clear on her own strength, and she certainly did not want Gu Lan to suffer because of her. Earlier, she had thought the trouble would be simple, but Gu Lan's serious expression made it clear that this was no small matter.

In the sky, Gu Lan's internal energy surged. The Hongmeng Sword vibrated in his hand, emitting a series of sword cries. As Gu Lan's gaze remained fixed on the approaching figures, the hundreds of silhouettes drew closer. At the forefront were Shanggu Yan and Shang Shatian, the latter of whom Gu Lan did not recognize. However, he could clearly sense the powerful aura emanating from him. The man exuded a dominant, oppressive presence.

When they stopped within a hundred feet of Gu Lan, Shang Shatian's face darkened, and a flame of rage lit up in his eyes.

"You are Gu Lan!"

"That's right. Another one seeking death!" Gu Lan sneered, his face cold and murderous intent pouring from his eyes.

"You harmed Upper God Clan's young lord. Today, you will pay the price!"

Hearing this cold threat, Gu Lan couldn't help but laugh disdainfully.

"What an arrogant tone. I'd like to see what you're capable of!"

Although Shang Shatian's power was formidable, Gu Lan didn't take him seriously. In his view, the members of Upper God Clan were all the same. To think they could defeat him—how laughable!

Of course, Gu Lan had his reasons for speaking like this. He simply wanted to deal with this person as quickly as possible. If others got involved, things might get complicated. How this would ultimately play out was anyone's guess.

As expected, Gu Lan's words only made Shang Shatian even angrier.

"Arrogant fool, die!"

With a furious roar, Shang Shatian exploded with energy, his fists flying toward Gu Lan, aimed straight for his vital points.

Gu Lan's expression darkened when he saw the attack coming. With a swift movement, he drew his sword in retaliation.

Gu Lan's speed was far greater than Shang Shatian's, and just as Shang Shatian's fist closed in, hundreds of sword lights flashed out. However, Gu Lan was taken aback when the sword lights failed to harm Shang Shatian in the slightest, being shattered by a single punch.

"Boom!"

A deafening explosion rang out, shaking the entire sky.

Although Shang Shatian's attack was blocked, his aura did not dissipate. His gaze remained locked on Gu Lan, and Gu Lan's face grew increasingly serious.

This man's strength exceeded his expectations. He had thought he could defeat him with a single strike, but his power had been easily blocked.

Noticing the change in Gu Lan's expression, Shang Shatian's face darkened, and his eyes burned with fury.

"I thought you were strong, but it turns out you're nothing special!"

He was extremely arrogant, completely disregarding Gu Lan.

Gu Lan's expression darkened further, his murderous intent growing even more evident in his eyes.

Ding True Man, Shadow Slave, and the others were also enraged by these words.

"You dare to boast in front of me, you trash? I'll deal with you myself!"

Ding True Man's eyes burned with fury, his internal energy surging. Just as he took a step forward, dozens of golden figures suddenly emerged behind Shang Shatian.

These figures were clad in golden armor, their own internal energy terrifying, with a cultivation level reaching the Imperial Realm Fifth Layer.

"We are your opponents!"

"Seeking death!"

Ding True Man coldly declared, and in a flash, he became a blur, darting toward the golden-clad warriors.

But these opponents were no pushovers. In an instant, they leapt into the sky, dozens of golden lights shooting into the air. Ding True Man's speed was fast, but it was effortlessly neutralized by them.

Before he could strike again, a formation suddenly pressed down from the void.

As Ding True Man looked up, he saw hundreds of cold beams of light shooting straight toward him. The speed of these attacks was so fast that he had no time to react.

His internal energy surged, and a golden shield surrounded his body as he quickly retreated to a distance of over a thousand feet.

His cold gaze shot upward, and his murderous intent was undeterred.

The strength of these enemies exceeded his expectations.

He was a Heaven-Fixing Realm powerhouse, yet he was being overwhelmed by a few of them. If this were to spread, he would become a laughingstock!

Seeing the distant attack and the powerful energy coming toward him, Gu Lan's expression darkened further, and a cold light flickered in his eyes.

"You're still thinking about others at a time like this?"

Before Gu Lan could even finish his sentence, Shang Shatian roared coldly.

Turning his head, Gu Lan saw Shang Shatian's fist coming at him again, this time aimed straight at his face.

Seeing this attack coming, Gu Lan swiftly drew his sword again.

This time, he didn't hold back. The sound of the sword rang through the heavens, and hundreds of sword shadows flashed out.

Shang Shatian never even had a chance to get close. Gu Lan's strike sent him flying back hundreds of feet.

Stabilizing his body, Shang Shatian's face darkened even further, but his eyes still blazed with fury.

Although he had been knocked back, his arrogance remained unshaken.

Cracking his neck, he clenched his fists, and his aura surged once again.

"Your strength isn't bad, I underestimated you. But don't worry, I won't give you another chance to fight back!"

Hearing his arrogant words, Gu Lan sneered disdainfully.

Pouring his internal energy into the Hongmeng Sword, his aura fully erupted.

"Is that so? Well, I look forward to seeing what you've got. Don't disappoint me, or you'll die here!"