My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 774 - 774: A Surprisingly Respectful Approach

This person was truly extraordinary—his strength was immense, and there was an unusual aura emanating from him. Gu Lan immediately released his own aura, surrounding the area with an overwhelming flow of energy.

The individual's status was clearly not simple; how could he allow this person to have the upper hand over him?

Moreover, there was another critical point: he feared that this individual might strike from the shadows. Although Gu Lan was confident he could handle it, complications would inevitably arise, and he had no intention of being targeted by such a person.

Gu Lan's cultivation was indeed higher than this person's, and although the other's power was terrifying, it was still suppressed under Gu Lan's might.

Upon feeling Gu Lan's released energy, the Reincarnate Clan's expert did not appear afraid. Instead, a smile appeared on his face, and he respectfully raised a hand in greeting.

"Greetings, Master Gu!"

Hearing this, Gu Lan was momentarily stunned, his eyes flashing with confusion. He had never interacted with these people, so how did this individual know him?

"You know me?" Gu Lan asked, his expression solemn. The man calmly explained, unhurried.

"I am Zhanwu from the Reincarnate Clan. Our clan leader has been waiting for you. Please, follow me."

His actions left Gu Lan more puzzled. He could not figure out the intent behind this behavior.

Gu Lan did not make a move, his face still exuding coldness.

"I'm curious," he said, "How do you know me?"

"It's not hard to figure out, young master," the man replied smoothly. "You recently fought against the Ancient God Clan. Your name has spread throughout the Immortal Realm!"

Gu Lan's brows furrowed. "Then why did you know I would come here?"

Gu Lan disliked being watched, and the coldness in his eyes grew.

"Our clan leader is proficient in the art of divination. He was aware of your arrival."

After a moment of contemplation, Gu Lan's face grew colder, and his Hongmeng Sword materialized in his hand.

"Since that's the case, let him come and meet me."

Gu Lan had already made up his mind. If he entered the Reincarnate Clan's headquarters, it would be akin to stepping into a tiger's den. If they decided to attack, escaping would be nearly impossible. Although his strength was more than enough, he had no intention of placing himself in a dangerous situation.

He thought the man would refuse or avoid him, but to his surprise, Zhanwu smiled faintly and nodded.

"Please wait a moment, young master."

He took two steps forward, then paused, turning his back as he spoke.

"As for these people, young master, you may handle them as you wish."

With that, Zhanwu retracted his aura, and the Bright Clan's group was freed from the oppressive energy. The Bright Clan members looked grim, their eyes filled with wariness.

Gu Lan knew full well that their strength could never compare to his. They had no choice but to fight if he decided to take action. However, he had no interest in dealing with them. With a cold glance, Gu Lan retracted his own aura.

"Leave, or die."

Seeing that Gu Lan was not going to act, the Bright Clan members were taken aback. They quickly adjusted their aura and fled with remarkable speed, disappearing into the distance.

Zhanwu chuckled meaningfully, and did not say anything further.

He had initially expected Gu Lan to kill the Bright Clan members, but to his surprise, Gu Lan had spared them.

Gu Lan remained where he stood, eyes fixed on the direction Zhanwu had taken. At that moment, he noticed an array in the distance, radiating an extraordinary amount of energy.

...

Moments later, two dark shadows appeared from afar. Along with them was an elderly man with snow-white hair. Although the old man appeared frail, his aura was far from weak.

The old man smiled as he approached and respectfully bowed to Gu Lan.

"You must be Gu Lan. Apologies for not greeting you earlier. I hope you won't mind!"

This person had no airs about him, and Gu Lan couldn't help but wonder—did he truly have such a high status that he warranted this kind of reception?

"There's no need for such formalities," Gu Lan replied, a hint of confusion on his face. "We've never met before, so why such extravagant gestures?"

"Master Gu may not recognize us, but we recognize you," the old man replied with a respectful tone. "I am Changsheng, the clan leader of the Reincarnate Clan."

Gu Lan regarded him coolly. He had heard about the Reincarnate Clan, but had never encountered them before. As for the clan leader, this was their first meeting.

"There's no need for such formalities," Gu Lan said dismissively. "Since you know I'm here, you must know why I've come."

Gu Lan's voice grew cold, his killing intent obvious in his eyes. He understood that the old man's strength was not weak, but he also knew that a fight with him would be troublesome. The Reincarnate Clan, with its dozens of members, likely possessed considerable strength. A battle here could result in unpredictable consequences.

The old man, Changsheng, did not appear offended. Instead, he smiled faintly and responded.

"Indeed, Master Gu, we are well aware of your reasons for being here. Rest assured, we have no intention of collaborating with the Bright Clan."

Changsheng's stance was clear, and Gu Lan raised an eyebrow, his suspicion growing.

"In that case," Gu Lan said, his voice sharp, "what is it that you actually want?"

The Bright Clan had already stated that they would offer anything the Reincarnate Clan wished for. Yet, Arthur, who was usually so proud, had never been one to lower his head to anyone.

"We don't need anything from the Bright Clan," Changsheng explained with a smile. "But Master Gu, you might be able to provide us with what we seek."

Gu Lan raised an eyebrow. "What is it that you want from me?"

Changsheng was not in a hurry to answer. He smiled and gestured at the air, and instantly, a screen of images appeared before them. It showed numerous powerful figures, including Arthur, the Divine Son, the Blood Clan, and the Dark Master, among others. More than a hundred powerful beings were displayed on the screen.

Although Gu Lan had not personally interacted with these individuals, he could tell from the images that these figures were all formidable.

Slowly, Gu Lan's expression began to change as the images grew clearer. His eyes narrowed as a cold glint appeared in them.

"What's the meaning of this?" Gu Lan asked, his voice laced with suspicion.

Changsheng's eyes glimmered with a strange, knowing smile. "Master Gu, what you see here is only the tip of the iceberg. You may have encountered only a fraction of the Immortal Realm's strength, but there is much more beyond."

Gu Lan's face darkened as he stared at the images. The number of powerful individuals was far beyond what he had expected.

"What do you want?" he asked again, his tone more urgent.

Changsheng, ever the calm figure, spoke again with an air of finality.

"The Heavenly Dao Seed that you possess... we need the power it holds."

This revelation shocked Gu Lan to his core. He had never expected these people to be so thorough in their investigation.

Gu Lan, however, was not one to back down easily. He maintained his calm and smiled faintly.

"Indeed, I do possess the Heavenly Dao Seed," he said evenly. "But why should I give it to you?"

There was no such thing as a free lunch in the world. Gu Lan was well aware that Changsheng was no fool, and thus, he had no intention of simply handing over the Heavenly Dao Seed.

"We can help you with something," Changsheng responded, his tone still calm but filled with confidence. "You just need to tell us what you want, and we will make it happen."

Gu Lan studied him silently, his eyes narrowing. He wasn't sure if he could trust the Reincarnate Clan, and he had no intention of giving away something so valuable without a very good reason.

"I can handle my own problems here in the Immortal Realm," he said flatly. "I don't need your help."

His response was firm, and Changsheng's expression grew more serious, though he did not appear frustrated.

"Master Gu, do you really believe that the Immortal Realm's dangers are something you can handle alone?" Changsheng's voice turned more insistent. "What you have seen so far is but a small part of the power in this realm. There are far more terrifying forces at play."

Gu Lan's eyes narrowed as the atmosphere grew tense.

"Enough with the games," he said coldly. "What exactly do you want from me?"

Changsheng's eyes glimmered with a mix of cunning and excitement as he spoke again.

"The Heavenly Dao Seed, Master Gu... The power it contains is something that not even you can fully comprehend yet."

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