My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 784 - 784: The Battle with Golden Armour Guard

Gu Lan's face turned cold, his vital energy surged, and the Hongmeng Sword instantly flew from his hand.

A ripping sound rang out, accompanied by a sharp, ear-piercing sword hum. In the sky, thousands of sword lights appeared, tearing through the heavens.

"Tsss... tsss..."

With a wave of his hand, Gu Lan sent the sword lights crashing down upon the hundred Golden Armour Guards. The attack was fierce, but they managed to withstand it together.

As the sword lights dissipated, Gu Lan stepped through the air, and the hundred Golden Armour Guards had already formed a formation. Although their bodies were riddled with countless cracks, their aura remained strong, and their eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"So it's you again!"

The hundred Golden Armour Guards had already been blocked by Gu Lan once before, and they hated him deeply for it.

"It's rare to see such despicable tactics from a Bright Clan expert!"

Gu Lan remained expressionless, his eyes flashing with a hint of coldness. His previous attack had bought Xue Lengyan enough time to escape.

Struggling to maintain her stance, Xue Lengyan leaped to stand beside him.

"Why are you here?"

She was surprised by Gu Lan's appearance; after all, she hadn't asked him for help.

Without turning his head, Gu Lan replied with a cold tone, "If I didn't come, you would have been dead just now!"

Upon hearing this, Xue Lengyan's face darkened, but she did not speak further.

"Leave this place first. I cannot kill them all."

Gu Lan could hold them off, but he knew he wouldn't be able to kill all of them. Xue Lengyan staying would only slow him down.

Upon hearing his words, Xue Lengyan's expression grew darker, and she quickly disappeared into the distance.

The hundred Golden Armour Guards, who had been prepared to pursue, were stopped when Gu Lan swiftly raised his sword.

As they took a step forward, Gu Lan's sword cut through the air, forming a barrier of light that blocked their path.

"Your opponent is me. Where do you think you're going?"

Gu Lan was not afraid of facing these men, having already fought them once. He coldly spoke, and with a flash of his sword, he charged forward.

However, to his surprise, the hundred Golden Armour Guards suddenly retreated in unison.

Although his sword light was fast, it didn't reach them.

"Still trying to use the same trick? You really think you're something!"

Having suffered at Gu Lan's hands before, the Golden Armour Guards were cautious now.

"Do you think you've escaped?"

Gu Lan sneered and, in that instant, they all felt an intense chill in the air.

"Fall!"

Gu Lan roared, and over a thousand sword lights descended.

A ripping sound echoed through the air as the surrounding space cracked and shattered. The Golden Armour Guards, unprepared for the attack, hurriedly tried to channel their energy.

However, they were too slow. The sword lights came crashing down and pierced through them.

"Form the formation!"

A furious roar rang out, and hundreds of golden lights shot into the sky. While they managed to block the final blow, they were already drenched in blood.

Gu Lan observed the scene with a grim expression. These warriors were formidable, and despite being injured, they were still able to activate their formation under such intense pressure.

...

After several moments, the sword lights faded. The Golden Armour Guards didn't make any further moves, their faces grim with murderous intent.

Gu Lan had no intention of continuing the fight. Even if he engaged them further, it was unlikely he could kill them all. Besides, his goal had been accomplished. There was no need to waste any more energy.

Holding the Hongmeng Sword, Gu Lan pointed it at the Golden Armour Guards and coldly said, "You can try if you wish. I guarantee, anyone who steps forward will die!"

The Golden Armour Guards knew that Gu Lan wasn't joking.

With cold expressions, they hesitated. No one dared to move, but their aura remained unyielding.

They had come here for Blood Clan, not because of Gu Lan. Continuing to drag out the battle with him would only deplete their energy.

"We will remember today's grudge. We will settle this with you another day!"

The words were spoken coldly, and simultaneously, the hundred figures flashed and vanished into the distance, disappearing without a trace.

Once they were gone, Gu Lan finally relaxed, retracting his aura.

The ground was littered with the bodies of the fallen, and the smell of blood filled the air. However, Gu Lan didn't linger. After all, these were Blood Clan's warriors, and their own people would come to handle the aftermath.

Just as he turned and walked away, Xue Lengyan appeared in the distance.

She landed in front of Gu Lan and immediately bowed deeply, without saying a word.

"Thank you, Master Gu, for your assistance!"

"No need to thank me. You've lost many strong warriors from Blood Clan. What are your plans next?"

Gu Lan was well aware that this wouldn't end here. However, Blood Clan was not under Xue Lengyan's sole control, and how to proceed would depend on the clan leader's decision.

As soon as Gu Lan's words finished, Xue Lengyan's eyes filled with cold rage.

"Thousands of Blood Clan warriors have been killed. This grudge will be settled with them sooner or later!"

Xue Lengyan was unable to swallow this humiliation. Had Gu Lan not intervened, she would have died right there.

"Master Gu, I must report this to the clan. Please excuse me!"

With a quick bow, Xue Lengyan's energy surged as she vanished into the distance.

Once she was gone, Gu Lan had no intention of staying any longer either. His face remained cold as he turned into a blur and disappeared.

...

A few moments later, Gu Lan arrived back at the Lanyan Royal School.

As he landed, Zhongren quickly approached, bowing respectfully to him.

"My Lord!"

When Zhongren looked up, his face was somewhat grim, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

Seeing his expression, Gu Lan raised an eyebrow, confused.

"What's going on?"

"There were a few Bright Clan experts outside the Royal School just now!"

Zhongren had wanted to deal with them, but under Gu Lan's previous orders, he didn't dare to move, thus missing the opportunity. However, he was certain that Bright Clan would not back down easily.

Upon hearing this, Gu Lan's face darkened. These guys were truly relentless.

"Next time we encounter them, just kill them on the spot!"

Since they dared to come, they should be prepared for death.

Zhongren bowed again, his face full of resolve.

"Don't worry, my Lord!"

In other places, he might not be able to defeat Bright Clan's experts. But here, in the Lanyan Royal School, he had complete confidence in killing them.

The Royal School was protected by three layers of formations, and Zhongren could control two of them. Although he couldn't compare to Gu Lan's terrifying abilities, he was certain that he could easily take out a few Imperial Realm Sixth Layer experts.

"Has Reincarnate Clan made any moves recently?"

Gu Lan was still a bit concerned about them within the Royal School. He feared that if these guys had bad intentions, things could get out of hand.

If that happened, it would be like inviting wolves into the house.

Hearing Gu Lan's question, Zhongren shook his head seriously.

"The Reincarnate Clan's experts have been quiet... too quiet, in fact. But strangely enough, Bright Clan's experts have appeared outside their palace, and yet they seem completely unaware of it!"