My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 775 - 775: Compromise

Gu Lan's gaze turned to the leader of the Reincarnate Clan, his eyes filled with murderous intent. The leader of the Reincarnate Clan, Changsheng, wore a smile on his face and casually waved his hand, causing the image in front of them to disappear in an instant.

He didn't rush to respond to Gu Lan's inquiry. Instead, he asked, "Master Gu, what do you think of their strength?"

Seeing that Gu Lan remained silent, Changsheng continued, "The Lanyan Royal School has been victorious time and time again, and now the entire Immortal Realm is paying attention to you!"

Gu Lan's face was cold, and he had no intention of playing around with him. "What do you mean? Just speak plainly!"

"They have their eyes on the Destiny of your Lanyan Royal School!" Changsheng's voice was calm and composed. "In the Competition of Myriads of Clans, you have the upper hand, and much of the Destiny has gathered above your head!"

After hearing this, Gu Lan's face changed slightly. Previously, he had only cared about the Destiny, but now Changsheng's words made it clear that it was indeed a pressing issue.

After a moment of contemplation, Gu Lan shook his head. "I can help you all improve, but I won't lend you the seed."

His meaning was clear: if they wanted to cultivate, they would have to go with him!

Hearing Gu Lan's partial concession, Changsheng's face broke into a smile. Just as he was about to nod in agreement, Gu Lan spoke again in a flat tone.

"There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. If I lend you the seed for a hundred days of cultivation, you'll owe me three favors!"

Though the Reincarnate Clan only numbered a few dozen members, their strength was incredibly formidable. If they didn't have some serious means, how could they have established themselves in the Immortal Realm?

Gu Lan had clearly seen through this point. With their help, he could avoid many troubles. This was why he proposed such a condition.

Upon hearing Gu Lan's terms, Changsheng's expression shifted slightly. He had only expected to owe Gu Lan one favor, but now he had to commit to three—this was a much higher cost!

Seeing the change in his expression, Gu Lan remained calm. "You can think about it. Whether you agree or not, it's up to you."

In just a few short sentences, Gu Lan had taken control of the situation. The initiative was now in his hands. If they wanted the seed to cultivate, they had no choice but to accept his conditions.

"Let it be as Master Gu says," Changsheng finally agreed with a nod. For the sake of the power they sought, they had no choice but to comply.

Gu Lan nodded, satisfied with the outcome. He then spoke to Changsheng in an even tone, "In that case, I'll trouble you all to follow me to Lanyan Royal School."

As expected, Gu Lan had no intention of handing over the Heavenly Dao Seed to them. Whether or not they could master its power was uncertain, and he feared that these individuals might have other ulterior motives.

Changsheng did not refuse. With a faint smile, he nodded in agreement. "Then Master Gu, please lead the way."

Just as Changsheng finished speaking, nine more figures appeared behind him. These were not all the strong members of the Reincarnate Clan; several had remained behind.

After all, this was the Reincarnate Clan's domain. If they all left, it would give outsiders an opportunity to take advantage of them!

Gu Lan furrowed his brows when he sensed the aura emanating from these new figures. He could now understand why Changsheng had been so calm and confident in his presence—these individuals were indeed strong.

However, Gu Lan's expression only darkened for a brief moment before he quickly regained his composure. His true energy surged, and with a single leap, he soared into the sky, disappearing hundreds of miles away in an instant.

Seeing Gu Lan's speed, Changsheng and the others were quick to follow suit. They knew that as long as they followed him, they might have a chance to obtain the power they sought.

Gu Lan's speed was extraordinary, and before long, he was already thousands of miles away. He initially thought that Changsheng and the others would struggle to keep up, but he had underestimated them. These individuals were no slouches.

Before long, they had caught up with him, moving just as swiftly.

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Back in the Bright Clan's resplendent palace, Divine Son Arthur's face was grim, his eyes burning with murderous intent. The several figures kneeling in front of him did not dare to breathe too loudly, each of them looking as though they had been drenched in cold sweat.

"You can't even handle something this small. What use are you to me?" Arthur's voice was cold and filled with rage.

Hearing his words, the Bright Clan warriors lowered their heads even further. They didn't dare speak a word, let alone meet his eyes.

After a tense silence, one of them finally dared to raise his head slowly. "Divine Son, it's not that we lack the ability, but rather that the Reincarnate Clan simply isn't interested in us!"

Their frustration was clear. Despite offering them favorable terms, the Reincarnate Clan had not even taken them seriously.

Arthur's eyes grew colder as he listened. The air around him thickened with malice. "Since they're of no use to me, what purpose do they serve?"

Although the Reincarnate Clan was strong, Arthur was confident that his Bright Clan had nothing to fear. He was determined to act first rather than allow these individuals to help Gu Lan.

"Where is the Golden Armour Guard?" Arthur called out coldly.

At his words, everyone present froze in shock. Their pupils widened in disbelief as they turned to Arthur.

"Divine Son, these are the protectors of our clan. We can't..." One of them began to protest, but before he could finish, Arthur's icy voice cut him off.

"Bright Clan is mine to command, or is it yours?" Arthur's eyes were like daggers, and with a swift motion, a sword light pierced through the forehead of the protestor.

The man collapsed without a sound, his life snuffed out in an instant.

Arthur's cold demeanor sent a chill through the rest of the room. Everyone was sweating profusely, afraid that they might be the next target.

At that moment, one hundred golden-armored figures appeared in the hall. These figures were clad in golden armor, wielding long spears, and at their waists hung golden swords. The warriors knelt as soon as they arrived.

"Greetings, Divine Son!"

Arthur's voice was like ice as he issued his command. "You've been dormant for over a hundred years. Go and destroy the Reincarnate Clan for me!"

The Golden Armour Guard had long been the protectors of the Bright Clan. Even the weakest of them were at the Imperial Realm Seventh Layer. Additionally, their armor and weapons were precious treasures.

Arthur had never planned to use them before, as there were too many uncertainties. But now, he had no choice. If the Reincarnate Clan sided with Gu Lan, the problems for the Bright Clan would multiply.

With a single command, the golden-armored warriors soared into the sky, vanishing into the distance in an instant.

As he watched them leave, a cold smile spread across Arthur's face.

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Under Gu Lan's guidance, Changsheng and the other Reincarnate Clan members arrived at the Lanyan Royal School. However, Gu Lan did not hurry to enter; instead, he paused in mid-air and turned his gaze to Changsheng.

Noticing Gu Lan's stare, Changsheng stepped forward, understanding the unspoken message. He nodded slightly and spoke respectfully, "Master Gu, what are your instructions?"

Gu Lan's tone was flat as he responded, "Before we enter Lanyan Royal School, I must set a few rules with you."

"You must not interfere with the matters within the Lanyan Royal School."

"You must not harm any disciples of the Lanyan Royal School."

"You must not leave without permission!"

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