My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 782 - 782: Gu Simu's Breakthrough

Despite having only five people, their power was shockingly overwhelming. When compared to the strength of the Blood Clan's experts that Xue Lengyan had called upon, these five individuals could easily crush them.

Xue Lengyan was surprised by this, though she didn't let her astonishment show on her face. Zhongren stood in the void, continuously forming hand seals. In an instant, the Qimen Dunjia formation appeared, shimmering with ancient, mysterious power. Ding True Man, Shadow Slave, and the other two also began channeling their energies.

The sky seemed to shudder as a golden light shot up into the heavens, swirling around them. The vast spiritual energy erupted into a storm, causing the surroundings to tremble. At the sight of this overwhelming power, Gu Lan's expression softened into a smile.

After a long while, Ding True Man and the others finally stopped their movements. However, the spiritual pressure they had unleashed didn't dissipate; instead, they stood reverently in the sky, their energies radiating from them in a solemn display.

Gu Lan watched them for a moment, before stepping forward into the air. Xue Lengyan immediately followed him closely. The formation had been completed, and Gu Lan wasted no time. He unleashed his qi and sent a sword strike toward the formation. As his energy poured into it, the power of the formation surged, becoming several times stronger than before.

The overwhelming power continued to grow, and Gu Lan finally pulled his energy back. He looked up at the formation and nodded in satisfaction. With the combined forces of the Blood Clan's formation and his own, even the Golden Armour Guards would find it difficult to breach. It was no longer necessary for them to face an overwhelming defeat like before.

Xue Lengyan, standing nearby, observed the formation and the sword energy that radiated from it. Her eyes flashed with admiration. "Master Gu, the formation is complete, then I shall take my leave."

She gave a brief nod to Gu Lan and turned to leave. The powerful members of the Blood Clan, who had been silent witnesses to the proceedings, followed behind her. However, one of the young Blood Clan members, the one who had previously spoken disrespectfully to Gu Lan, shot a defiant glance at the back of the retreating figure.

The Blood Clan member couldn't swallow his anger; after all, Gu Lan had reproached him earlier. His eyes flashed briefly, but Gu Lan, standing at a distance, saw this glance. He didn't care much for it and coldly dismissed him with a glance.

With Xue Lengyan's presence, this young Blood Clan member wouldn't dare make trouble. Gu Lan had no intention of getting involved further, but he silently warned the young man to not make any rash moves. If he did, Gu Lan wouldn't hesitate to act, regardless of Xue Lengyan's presence.

Once everything was settled, Gu Lan and the others returned to Lanyan Royal School. Just as Gu Lan halted, Gu Simu rushed from the palace, her face filled with excitement.

"Father!"

Hearing her voice, Gu Lan turned with a gentle smile on his face. The cold, detached expression that had earlier been his was replaced by a soft, affectionate smile.

"What is it, my daughter? Why are you looking for your father?"

Previously, when she had been injured, Gu Lan had instructed Mu Yuyan to stay by her side for protection. Now, though, she was recovering, albeit her strength was still somewhat unstable.

"Father, I've recovered, and I've had a breakthrough! But I think my power still isn't enough!" Gu Simu's voice was filled with some doubt, as she spoke with a hint of frustration.

Gu Lan looked at her in confusion. He could already see her power, and to him, there didn't seem to be any breakthrough visible. Gu Simu noticed his confusion and decided to demonstrate.

She focused, and her energy surged. Her original Imperial Realm Sixth Stage power had now pushed close to the Seventh Stage. But the energy was unstable and faded quickly, leaving behind only a faint trace of its potency.

Gu Lan furrowed his brows, then smiled faintly. "You've surprised me."

Hearing her father's approval, Gu Simu wasn't as elated as one would expect. Instead, she seemed even more disappointed. Even though she had briefly reached the Seventh Stage, she felt like her power wasn't sufficient.

Gu Lan saw this and, to ease her mind, smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry, I have a way to help you."

Gu Simu, still somewhat confused, looked at him with questioning eyes. Gu Lan smiled again, then raised his hand to summon the Linglong Pagoda.

"Come with me and I'll show you," Gu Lan said, his voice calm but confident.

Gu Simu followed closely behind him as they entered the Linglong Pagoda. Even after stepping inside, she was still filled with confusion. This was a place she had visited before, but aside from the treasures it held, there was nothing else of immediate use to her. She had no need for the treasures and they didn't help her at the moment.

Noticing her confusion, Gu Lan smiled lightly and began to channel his qi. Three figures emerged from the air, glowing with golden light. These were his Three Clarity Avatars, which, despite not being used for some time, still held immense power.

"From now on, you will remain here to cultivate. These three will assist you," Gu Lan explained, gesturing to the three figures.

Gu Simu's eyes widened with surprise and excitement. While these figures were not Gu Lan himself, the power they held was more than enough to guide her. If she could absorb even a portion of their strength, she would certainly be able to reach the Seventh Stage, and potentially even challenge the Eighth Stage in the future.

She was filled with anticipation, and without hesitation, she began to absorb the energy from the Three Clarity Avatars. Gu Lan watched for a moment before silently stepping out of the Linglong Pagoda, leaving her to focus on her cultivation.

Gu Lan hadn't expected Gu Simu to break through so soon, but now that he was sure she would be fine, he didn't worry. He knew her potential and was confident that she would reach her goals with enough time.

Meanwhile, Xue Lengyan and the Blood Clan experts were returning. Though they didn't approach directly, Xue Lengyan suddenly halted in her tracks, her eyes narrowing coldly. Her gaze fixed on the young Blood Clan member who had previously dared to challenge Gu Lan.

When this individual met her eyes, his face immediately turned pale, and he fell to his knees. "My lord, please forgive me! I was wrong!"

Xue Lengyan's cold demeanor didn't soften. She walked up to the trembling figure and grasped his throat in one swift motion. His face turned red as she squeezed, her voice icy.

"You are very bold. You didn't listen to what I said!" she remarked, her tone venomous. The young man could barely breathe, unable to move as he struggled for air.

"Please, my lord, I apologize. I will not act recklessly again!" he gasped.

After considering for a moment, Xue Lengyan released her grip, tossing him aside like a rag doll. "I'm giving you a chance this time. If you dare speak out of turn again, don't expect me to show mercy next time."

Xue Lengyan was ruthless, but she wasn't blind. She knew exactly how far she could go when dealing with Gu Lan's matters. This time, she had let him off for his sake, but if he continued to challenge her patience, she wouldn't hesitate to act.

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Back in the dazzling golden palace, Arthur sneered, his eyes flashing with cold intent. "Do they think two formations will stop me? In their dreams!"

"Since this Blood Clan Young Lord wants to intervene, then let's take care of Blood Clan first!" Arthur declared coldly.

Originally, Arthur had planned to deal with Gu Lan first, but now that the Blood Clan was interfering, he saw no reason to wait. His decision was made: it was time to deal with Blood Clan first and remove them as a threat.

With a malicious grin on his face, Arthur issued his command. "Send my orders to the Golden Armour Guards. Have them march to Blood Clan!"

The sudden shift in strategy left everyone stunned, but before anyone could react, Arthur's orders had already been given.

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