My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 785 - 785: Absorbing the Three Clarity Avatar

Within Gu Lan's domain, Zhongren knew better than to hide anything from him. After delivering his words, Gu Lan couldn't help but furrow his brows in concern.

Though the Reincarnate Clan was few in number, their strength was undeniable. If Zhongren could sense something was amiss, it was unlikely the Bright Clan hadn't noticed it as well.

Seeing Gu Lan's troubled expression, Zhongren cautiously inquired, "My Lord, should we keep an eye on them?"

Gu Lan said nothing, but his expression turned more serious as he nodded. Although no words were spoken, Zhongren, having served him for years, knew exactly what his silence meant.

"Rest assured, my Lord. I will make arrangements immediately."

With a respectful bow, Zhongren turned and walked out of the palace. Moments later, Gu Lan was left alone in the grand hall.

His face remained indifferent as he drew out the Heavenly Dao Seed and began manipulating it. This was a critical moment for Lanyan Royal School, and if they couldn't withstand the coming disaster, the consequences would be dire.

The power within the seed was immense, but despite his attempts, Gu Lan couldn't absorb its energy. The results were the same as before: he simply couldn't integrate the power with himself.

After a few moments, sweat beaded on his forehead. The energy in the Heavenly Dao Seed remained potent, yet his aura showed no change.

Letting out a long sigh, Gu Lan reluctantly stored the seed away. Continuing to attempt the absorption was futile and would only waste more time.

Despite having many treasures at his disposal, none were useful in this particular situation.

As he continued to contemplate, a sudden noise erupted from within the Linglong Pagoda. Along with the sound came an intense surge of spiritual energy.

Gu Lan paused in surprise before swiftly entering the Linglong Pagoda. Upon sensing the aura around Gu Simu, he froze in place.

He had originally thought that this girl would take a while to break through, but it seemed she had succeeded far quicker than expected.

A faint smile appeared on his face as he hurried toward her.

Gu Simu, now standing, noticed his arrival and excitedly ran up to him. "Father, I've broken through!"

She said this with great enthusiasm, immediately unleashing her spiritual energy. The aura surrounding her was now much denser, and her strength had greatly improved.

Not only that, but Gu Lan felt a strange sense of familiarity with her newfound power.

"Is that the power of the Three Clarity Avatar?"

It was then that Gu Lan realized the Three Clarity Avatar he had once wielded had disappeared.

Turning his gaze back to Gu Simu, he noticed the awkward smile on her face.

"Father, it wasn't intentional!"

"You absorbed the power of the Three Clarity Avatar?" Gu Lan asked, bewildered, his eyes filled with confusion.

The power of the Three Clarity Avatar was exceptionally potent. How had she managed to do this?

Seeing that Gu Lan wasn't angry, Gu Simu was a little confused herself. "Father, you're not upset?"

"Why would I be upset with you, girl? It's a good thing if it helps you grow stronger. But you still need to tell me how you managed to do this."

Gu Lan wasn't angry at all. After all, if it benefited Gu Simu, he was more than happy.

"Earlier, when I was here absorbing spiritual energy and eating those Spirit Fruits, the Three Clarity Avatar just... came to me unexpectedly!"

In truth, Gu Simu was just as puzzled as her father. Initially, she hadn't intended to absorb the power, but as her need for energy increased, the Three Clarity Avatar seemed to align with her, offering no resistance.

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After hearing Gu Simu's explanation, the perplexity on Gu Lan's face deepened. He was still unsure of what had truly happened.

The two stood in silence for a few moments, but Gu Lan chose not to dwell on the matter. The Three Clarity Avatar wasn't crucial to him at this moment. The important thing was that it had helped Gu Simu.

"Now that you've broken through, focus on your recovery first. There's no need to rush with anything else."

After saying this, Gu Lan turned to leave. But just as he took a step, Gu Simu suddenly spoke up and stopped him.

"Father, I've almost fully recovered. We can go out now!"

She had been in the Linglong Pagoda for days and didn't want to stay there any longer. Moreover, now that she had broken through, she felt she could assist Gu Lan.

She understood the situation outside, and Gu Lan couldn't handle it alone.

Gu Lan hesitated, thinking about refusing. He didn't want her to take any risks. But before he could speak, Gu Simu cut him off.

"Father, how can I improve if I stay here? Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Although Gu Simu usually listened to him, this time, she wasn't inclined to follow his wishes.

After her words, she jumped out of the Linglong Pagoda.

Seeing her act so decisively, Gu Lan shook his head with a wry smile and followed her quickly.

Soon, the two of them exited the Linglong Pagoda.

Gu Simu smiled faintly, her aura fully activated.

"Father, I just want to go outside and take a look!"

She had phrased it in a roundabout way, but in reality, she was just looking to see if any Bright Clan members were nearby.

However, just as Gu Simu took a step forward, Gu Lan raised his hand to stop her.

"Father actually needs your help with something."

Gu Simu turned to look at him, puzzled. Gu Lan said with a calm expression, "Your mother needs time to break through, and I have urgent matters to attend to. How about you stay here and watch over her?"

As long as Gu Simu wasn't taking risks, Gu Lan was fine with whatever else happened.

Gu Lan thought his daughter would agree to stay, but just as he finished speaking, Gu Simu waved her hand.

At that moment, Chen Feng and several disciples entered the palace. They bowed to Gu Lan before turning their gaze to Gu Simu.

"Senior Sister, is there something you need?"

"My father has something to ask of you."

Gu Simu's actions caught Gu Lan by surprise. She was quite resourceful, using her words to shift the situation.

When the disciples heard this, they looked at Gu Lan with confusion.

"Master, what is your command?"

Gu Simu smiled, seeing that her father didn't want to speak. She took matters into her own hands.

"My mother needs time to break through, but no one is around to guard her. Could you all help with that?"

She explained everything in one go. Naturally, Chen Feng and the others couldn't refuse.

"Master, don't worry. We will go immediately!"

While they weren't the strongest in the Royal School, they were among the top disciples. Their power was more than enough to handle most situations.

Once they left, Gu Simu turned back with a smile.

"Father, may I go now?"

Gu Lan sighed helplessly. It seemed there was no way to keep her from going.

"You can go, but don't stray too far."

There were no powerful opponents nearby, so as long as Gu Simu didn't go too far, she would be safe.

Gu Lan nodded, and Gu Simu eagerly began to mobilize her spiritual energy, leaping into the air.

The girl was in a rush, and in the blink of an eye, she vanished from sight.

Gu Lan was still concerned, and in an instant, a surge of energy shot from his hand.

At that moment, Ding True Man appeared in front of him.

"Greetings, my Lord."

Ding True Man bowed respectfully, his aura retracting as he did so.

"How may I assist you, my Lord?"

Gu Lan's expression remained neutral as he replied, "Follow that girl and ensure nothing happens to her."

Having learned from previous mistakes, Gu Lan was determined not to let the same thing happen again.

This time, he would do everything to ensure Gu Simu's safety.

Upon hearing this, Ding True Man immediately moved, speeding toward Gu Simu's location.