My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 764 - 764: The Battle with Gu Lan

As Gu Lan spoke, Shanggu Yulong's expression darkened. His eyes remained full of killing intent, and his face turned even colder. However, he understood clearly that Gu Lan's words were no joke. If Gu Lan wished to kill him, it would be an easy task—given Gu Lan's cultivation level, he could easily defeat him without hesitation.

Shanggu Yulong fell into deep thought, and Gu Lan let out a cold snort. No matter what realm a person reached, no one wished to die just like that. The higher one's cultivation, the more one valued their life, just as Ding True Man had shown earlier.

"Have you thought this through, Upper God Clan leader?" Gu Lan's voice was sharp and cold, and as he spoke, the sky above him shimmered with thousands of sword lights. The piercing sound of sword blades reverberated through the air, causing the entire sky to darken.

Shanggu Yulong looked up at the powerful display of energy and let out a low growl. "I'll fight you, but it will be here!" His voice was cold as he gestured to the ground. He had already ordered his clan's powerful experts to set up a formation here. Fighting in this place would give him a significant advantage.

"Do as you wish," Gu Lan replied nonchalantly, to Shanggu Yulong's surprise. The latter had expected a refusal, but Gu Lan agreed without hesitation. With a cold smile, Shanggu Yulong quickly summoned a long spear into his hand.

"Since you're so eager, let's begin!" With a roar, he thrust the spear toward the sky, and golden light erupted from it. A layer of defensive formation emerged around Shanggu Yulong, amplifying his power.

At first, Gu Lan didn't take this formation seriously, but soon, he frowned. The formation's power was much more terrifying than he had expected. Invisible pressure from all directions came at him, followed by countless cold lights that slammed into his body. The space around him trembled under the impact.

Gu Lan's expression remained calm as he raised his hand and unleashed a powerful attack. "Boom!" A loud explosion followed, and all the incoming force was shattered. The pressure dissipated with the explosion, and Gu Lan stood his ground.

Shanggu Yulong took a few steps back. His long spear resonated with the sound of a war drum as it vibrated in the air, and his eyes turned bloodshot with fury.

"Your strength is impressive, but what about this?" He raised the spear again, his body moving with explosive speed as he injected his qi into the weapon, transforming it into a blur that shot toward Gu Lan.

This time, Shanggu Yulong's speed had reached an unimaginable level, making it impossible for the naked eye to follow. The cold light flashed as the spear's tip came within an inch of Gu Lan's face.

Gu Lan was taken aback by Shanggu Yulong's speed. He quickly retreated a step and, without hesitation, swung his sword.

"Clang!" The spear was deflected, but Gu Lan's face darkened. Shanggu Yulong smirked at the sight, his aura not only remaining strong but also growing even more potent.

"You think this is all I have? Today, you'll die here!" Shanggu Yulong's voice was full of venom as his power surged.

He had gained the upper hand earlier, and his confidence was growing. However, he was still cautious. His grip tightened around the spear, and the surrounding energy continued to gather. At the same time, the formation above his head materialized thousands of spear shadows.

Gu Lan's face darkened when he saw the oncoming surge of energy. "This formation of yours is troublesome," he muttered to himself. If he didn't deal with it quickly, it would be difficult to defeat Shanggu Yulong.

Without hesitation, Gu Lan drew the Hongmeng Sword. "I don't care about your formation. If you want to kill me, you'll have to get through me first!"

The Hongmeng Sword in his hand radiated golden light, and with a mighty roar, Gu Lan slashed at the formation above. The sky trembled under the weight of his attack. With each strike, the formation cracked, and after two swift cuts, the formation shattered into pieces, leaving the spear shadows to disappear into the void.

The surrounding space erupted in a violent explosion as both Gu Lan and Shanggu Yulong disappeared into the chaos. The formation was destroyed, and Shanggu Yulong's energy weakened, his previous dominance no longer present.

Gu Lan and Shanggu Yulong were now hundreds of meters apart. Gu Lan looked at him coldly, "Where is all that arrogance now? Show me what you've got."

Shanggu Yulong had been slightly overwhelmed earlier, but now, he stood firm. His face twisted with anger and determination.

"You've destroyed my formation, but don't think that ends it. I'll show you the true power of Upper God Clan!"

With a low growl, Shanggu Yulong's body was enveloped in blood-red energy. His aura soared, and he punched forward, the blow coming straight for Gu Lan's face.

Gu Lan didn't have time to react fully and barely managed to raise his Hongmeng Sword in defense. The resulting clash sent him flying back hundreds of meters, and the force of the strike left him momentarily dazed.

Before he could steady himself, the blood energy surged again, aiming to overwhelm him. Shanggu Yulong continued his assault, showing no mercy. Blood-red light shot from every direction, and Gu Lan had to fend off the attack with all his might. Despite striking hundreds of times with his sword, he couldn't land a hit on Shanggu Yulong, who was protected by his blood energy.

In the shadows, Divine Son Arthur had been watching the battle unfold. A cold smile spread across his face as he observed the two fighting.

"I didn't expect this old fool to be this strong," he muttered, surprised by Shanggu Yulong's power. "But don't disappoint me now!"

Arthur was aware that with Shanggu Yulong's ferocity, Gu Lan would likely be severely injured soon. When that happened, Arthur would step in. Not only could he eliminate Gu Lan, but he would also take care of Upper God Clan at the same time. Without Shanggu Yulong, Upper God Clan would be nothing!

In the midst of the overwhelming blood energy, Gu Lan stopped swinging his sword. He closed his eyes for a moment, focusing intently on his surroundings. The chaotic blood energy filled the air, making it impossible to locate Shanggu Yulong.

Suddenly, Gu Lan opened his eyes, and in a flash, he turned and struck with his sword. The sword moved with devastating precision.

"Whoosh!" The blood energy was instantly shattered, and Shanggu Yulong's fatal strike was deflected. He was sent flying backward, and the powerful blood aura around him dissipated.

Shanggu Yulong's face turned pale. His blood energy was still there, but it had significantly weakened. He had been thrown off balance by Gu Lan's sudden counterattack.

Shanggu Yulong stood a few hundred meters away from Gu Lan, breathing heavily. His confidence was gone, and now, there was nothing but deep fear in his eyes. He had never expected Gu Lan's counterattack to be so devastating.

Gu Lan stood firm, his expression cold as ice. His sword gleamed in the dim light, ready for the next strike. The two were still in the middle of their fierce clash, but the battle had reached a turning point. Neither was willing to back down.