My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 772 - 772: The Price of Wounding Arthur

As Gu Lan approached, Xue Lengyan, with the last of her strength, reached him. Her face was pale, but she steadied herself before hurriedly taking several medicinal pills and swallowing them.

"He's yours now," she said weakly.

Gu Lan didn't respond, his cold eyes fixed firmly on Arthur.

"Still daring to show up here? It seems you are tired of living," Gu Lan said, his voice cold and filled with venom. He had not forgotten the Bright Clan's involvement in injuring Gu Simu, and he held a deep grudge for that. Arthur, as the Divine Son of the Bright Clan, was complicit in their actions, and it was time to settle the score.

A terrifying surge of energy swept across the sky, darkening the heavens. Lightning flashed, weaving through the clouds. Gu Lan's aura burst forth without restraint, and the shrill sound of a sword's cry filled the air.

Seeing this, Arthur's brow furrowed deeply, and his expression turned serious. He had no problem dealing with Xue Lengyan, but Gu Lan was another matter. Though their cultivation levels were similar, Gu Lan's strength was far beyond his own.

"This is a personal matter between me and him, step aside," Arthur said coldly, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Gu Lan sneered, dismissing his words. Without any hesitation, he swung his sword.

"Ching!"

The sound of the sword slicing through the air echoed as the surrounding space shattered instantaneously. Arthur, narrowly avoiding the blow, leapt back hundreds of meters. He had avoided the attack, but a sharp pain shot through his shoulder, and a deep sword wound marred his skin, with blood soaking through his robes.

"You may have grievances with him, but I have debts to settle with you," Gu Lan said coldly, as he flicked his wrist and sent the souls of several Bright Clan warriors into the air.

The moment their souls appeared, agonized screams filled the air. Arthur's face darkened, seeing how his Bright Clan warriors were being treated. The humiliation he felt was immense.

"Release them, or I will slaughter everyone in your Lanyan Royal School!" Arthur threatened, fury burning in his eyes.

Gu Lan sneered, not caring for the threat. "You? First, try to save yourself."

Though Gu Lan had no intention of killing Arthur just yet, he no longer felt the need to spare him. The threat Arthur posed was too great, and if he didn't act now, those close to him would be in danger.

Cold and unyielding, Gu Lan drew his Hongmeng Sword. The atmosphere turned blood red, his spiritual energy surging as his sword gleamed. He raised the sword, pointing it to the heavens, and in an instant, tens of thousands of sword lights erupted.

Arthur's face darkened further as he threw his sword into the air. The sword released a devastating force that collided with the sword lights from Gu Lan, causing a violent explosion. The sheer power of the clash shattered the surrounding space. Xue Lengyan, caught in the middle, could barely withstand the pressure and was thrown hundreds of feet back, crashing into the safety of the Lanyan Royal School.

The power from the sky continued to rain down. Gu Lan, undeterred, leaped into the air to continue the assault. Arthur, realizing the danger, hastily gathered his energy and unleashed his own strikes to counteract Gu Lan's attack.

The two clashed repeatedly in mid-air, sword against sword, shockwaves from each blow rippling outward. After a series of exchanges, Arthur was knocked back by a single blow. He staggered, his chest now bearing a deep gash, and his face paled considerably.

"Is this all you've got? You dare to show such arrogance here? This is your end!" Gu Lan's eyes burned with rage. Without waiting for Arthur to respond, Gu Lan lifted his sword again. The sky darkened further as the sword gathered all its energy into one devastating strike.

A sword strike imbued with the essence of slaughter descended with terrifying force, tearing through the air. Arthur's face shifted to one of horror. "How could this be?!"

The overwhelming power left him utterly stunned. Without a moment's hesitation, he leaped backward, desperately trying to escape the incoming attack. As he retreated, the sword light pursued, slicing through the air and causing violent tremors. The shockwave from the attack sent debris flying, and the ground cracked open.

Arthur was far from the strike, but the energy continued to consume everything in its path, swallowing him whole. A series of explosions reverberated as the sword's energy continued to tear at the fabric of space itself.

Xue Lengyan, witnessing this, could only furrow her brow, her expression darkening. Gu Lan's power had far exceeded her expectations. If it were her facing this level of force, she would have died long ago.

Suppressing her shock, Xue Lengyan's gaze shifted towards Gu Simu. He was calm, yet his expression was grave. Sensing her gaze, he briefly met her eyes before nonchalantly tossing several medicinal pills in her direction.

"You've suffered serious injuries. Take these to recover," Gu Simu said without emotion.

Xue Lengyan was stunned for a moment. She had prepared herself to speak, but Gu Simu's sudden gesture left her dumbfounded. Her surprise quickly faded, and a small, appreciative smile appeared on her face. "Thank you."

She didn't take all of the pills, only selecting the one most useful to her. The rest she returned to Gu Simu, who looked at her in confusion but said nothing.

Meanwhile, Gu Lan stood in mid-air, his Hongmeng Sword in hand. The sword's power still radiated fiercely, and his gaze remained locked on the distant, retreating figure of Arthur. He had escaped, but he was gravely injured.

"Running away so quickly?" Gu Lan's voice was low, tinged with disdain. His aura gradually receded, but his eyes remained cold. Though Arthur had escaped, Gu Lan knew that this fight had left the Bright Clan's Divine Son severely wounded.

Xue Lengyan, sensing the shift in energy, stepped forward from her hiding place, now that the danger had passed. She approached Gu Lan, and with great respect, bowed to him.

"Thank you," she said, her voice filled with gratitude. Had Gu Lan not intervened in time, she would have already perished at Arthur's hands. Gu Lan had saved her life.

Gu Lan turned to face her, his expression still indifferent. "No need for thanks. I saved your life today, and you now owe me a debt of gratitude."

Xue Lengyan blinked in surprise, then smiled slightly and nodded. "Of course."

Gu Lan didn't linger any longer. He turned and began walking toward the palace. Xue Lengyan stood there for a moment, before releasing her energy and vanishing into the distance.

The danger had passed for now, but she knew it was still a precarious situation. She couldn't afford to remain in this place for long. The only safe place for her now was the Blood Clan. Although Arthur was powerful, given the current situation, he wouldn't dare take on the entire Blood Clan.

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A few moments later, Arthur limped back to the Bright Clan, his body drenched in blood. As he entered the magnificent main hall, he collapsed onto the ground.

The Bright Clan's warriors rushed forward in shock.

"Divine Son!"

"Divine Son!"

Their voices were filled with urgency as they saw his condition, but Arthur had already fallen unconscious from the injuries. Without hesitation, they began to channel their energy into him, attempting to stabilize his condition.