My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 786 - 786: By the Name of the Blood Clan Patriarch

Although Gu Simu's speed was fast, the difference between her and Ding True Man was still substantial.

In just a short while, Ding True Man had already closed in on her position, only a hundred yards away. However, Ding True Man did not reveal his presence but cautiously trailed behind her.

Having followed Gu Lan for some time, Ding True Man understood Gu Simu's temperament all too well. If she noticed him, she would certainly send him back. And if he refused, Gu Simu's temper would create quite a bit of trouble. But if he returned, it would go against Gu Lan's instructions. He did not want to put himself in that situation, so he decided to proceed carefully.

Within the Bright Clan, Arthur's face was filled with gloom, his eyes carrying a trace of killing intent. Once again, Gu Lan had ruined his plans, which was quite an unexpected turn of events. He had thought that Gu Lan would refrain from interfering, but he had clearly underestimated him.

In the grand hall, over a hundred Golden Armour Guards, although only slightly wounded, wore solemn expressions. They had almost managed to kill the Blood Clan young Lord, but Gu Lan's sudden appearance had thwarted their attempt.

"This has nothing to do with you all. Rest for now!" Arthur instructed the guards. Although they hadn't managed to slay Xue Lengyan, the final result was still favorable. The Blood Clan had lost nearly a thousand powerful warriors, and it was expected that they would not act recklessly in the near future.

"If you're so keen on interfering, then I'll entertain you properly!" Arthur sneered coldly, his eyes flashing with a dangerous smile. He had a plan, and he knew that Gu Lan and the Blood Clan had countermeasures as well.

In the palace, Gu Lan's face was grim as he stood facing Xue Lengyan. She had only recently arrived, and she came as a representative of the Blood Clan Patriarch.

After a prolonged silence, Xue Lengyan finally broke the stillness, asking, "Master Gu, have you come to a decision?"

Gu Lan's expression was icy, and there was a faint glimmer of coldness in his eyes. "Your Blood Clan is being a bit too greedy, don't you think?"

Gu Lan's tone was frigid, and Xue Lengyan subtly sensed that something was off. Before Gu Lan could speak further, she hurriedly intervened.

"This is not my idea, but the will of my clan's patriarch." She explained, trying to soften her tone. She had already tried her best and didn't want to damage the relationship with Gu Lan.

Seeing that Gu Lan was about to speak, Xue Lengyan quickly continued, her expression turning serious, "I have an idea. I wonder if Master Gu is willing to listen?"

Gu Lan's cold gaze remained unchanged, though his voice was calm as he replied, "Go ahead."

"If Master Gu can first cooperate with the Blood Clan and help us eliminate the Bright Clan, afterward, you can assist me in killing the patriarch. Once I become the patriarch, all previous matters can be wiped clean."

Her proposal was shrewd, and Gu Lan could not help but let out a cold laugh.

"You have quite the plan," Gu Lan said, clearly impressed but not moved. Xue Lengyan was not deterred, instead offering him a smile.

"You understand, don't you? This is an opportunity for you, Master Gu."

Her words struck a chord with Gu Lan, as he was indeed considering the same thing. However, Gu Lan was no fool, and he wouldn't let Xue Lengyan manipulate him without consequence.

"I can agree to your proposal, but as for the internal matters of the Blood Clan, I will no longer get involved," Gu Lan stated firmly. He had never intended to become deeply embroiled in the Blood Clan's internal struggles, and now he was being forced into this situation. If he didn't act, the entire Lanyan Royal School would be dragged into it.

The Reincarnate Clan was strong, but they had been inactive for some time. Relying on them was no longer feasible. Gu Lan made it clear to Xue Lengyan, and her expression visibly changed. She grew even more serious as she realized the situation was getting complicated.

She knew the stakes—if she couldn't complete her mission, the patriarch would lose patience with her. She understood the Blood Clan's circumstances well and knew that the patriarch had already been patient for too long. Her subtle change in expression was not lost on Gu Lan, who observed her keenly.

He looked at her impassively and said, "You can think about it. Time is limited, and I'm not going to waste it with you."

Under Gu Lan's pressure, Xue Lengyan finally nodded, agreeing to his terms.

"Then it's settled, Master Gu. I'll follow your plan."

Now, the most urgent task was to resolve the current situation, and the matters for later could be discussed at another time. Moreover, Gu Lan didn't owe her anything—if not for him, she wouldn't even be alive.

"Please relay a message to your patriarch. We'll act in three days," Gu Lan said with authority. The hundred Golden Armour Guards had already fought him twice, and they were now heavily injured. He couldn't afford to let them rest; otherwise, it would be a bigger problem when the time came to deal with them. Three days would be enough for him to prepare everything.

Xue Lengyan nodded solemnly and disappeared without a word. Once she left, Gu Lan stood up and left the palace as well.

Not long after, Gu Lan arrived at a secluded training area. Inside, a dense aura of true energy filled the air. He walked in calmly, and as he did, Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu both sensed his arrival.

The two of them had not seen Gu Lan for quite some time. They quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, my Lord!"

Both were very respectful, and Gu Lan, in turn, waved his hand dismissively.

"No need for formalities. Have you two refined the Twin Sabers yet?"

"Of course, and our strength has increased considerably!" Lin Tan'er replied enthusiastically.

Currently, both of them had reached the Imperial Realm, with Lin Tan'er at the fifth level and Lin Lu at the sixth level. More importantly, in the time since they had last seen Gu Lan, they had developed a powerful formation.

Gu Lan nodded, his expression faintly pleased. He summoned the Hongmeng Sword, and a surge of true energy emanated from him instantly.

"Let me see your formation in action."

Hearing his request, Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu paused for a moment, but they didn't hesitate for long. Their energy surged, and they leapt into the air. With swords raised to the sky, countless sword lights appeared, and hundreds of golden shadows emerged from the void.

"World-Cleansing Iron Cavalry!"

With a roar from both of them, nearly a thousand golden-armored warriors surged down from the sky. Though their cultivation levels were lower than Gu Lan's, the power within this formation was no less formidable. Seeing the incoming attack, Gu Lan was greatly shocked.

No wonder these two had gained the favor of Mu Yuyan. In terms of military tactics and formation manipulation, they were just a step behind Zhongren.

As the attack approached, Gu Lan raised his sword, and with a rip of the air, the golden shadows were shattered instantly.

"Boom!"

The sound of the explosion echoed, and the golden-armored cavalry vanished without a trace. But Gu Lan was caught off guard when no respite came. Just as he had destroyed the first wave, another barrage of sword lights descended upon him.

"Master, please be careful! Our strength isn't quite at its peak yet!" Lin Tan'er called out, knowing they were not Gu Lan's match. However, they had to give it their all.

This time, Gu Lan didn't take the sword head-on. Instead, he moved swiftly, leaping hundreds of meters away.