My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 787 - 787: Stunning Performance

As Gu Lan paused in his tracks, he was particularly taken aback. He had originally thought that the previous strike was the limit, but to his surprise, they had another move up their sleeves.

If his cultivation had been any lower, it was highly likely that he would have been killed by these two. The synchronization of their movements was so precise that Gu Lan nearly got injured. He could sense that if he had been even a little less alert, these two could have struck him down.

The more Gu Lan watched, the more he realized the formidable power of these two. He couldn't help but think that they were much more dangerous than he had first believed.

A hundred feet away, Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu quickly approached him. Their expressions were serious, and they knelt before him, their eyes filled with respect.

"Please, my Lord, do not be angry!" they said in unison, their voices filled with sincerity.

Gu Lan remained composed, and the aura around him withdrew, his face calm.

"No need for this," he said with a faint smile. "Your strength is quite impressive."

As soon as he spoke, he waved his hand, and two sets of armor appeared before him. One was gold, the other silver, both gleaming under the light. These armors weren't the finest treasures, but they were certainly high-grade. The surrounding aura buzzed, and golden light flickered from them.

Upon seeing the armor, Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu were taken aback. Such a treasure was far beyond what they had ever dreamed of.

They stood there in a daze, unsure of what to do, when Gu Lan spoke again, his tone casual.

"This armor can withstand attacks from anyone at the Imperial Realm sixth stage or below, up to a hundred strikes."

Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu's eyes widened in surprise, their faces breaking into expressions of joy. The armors were beyond anything they could ever hope for, and they could feel the protective energy already flowing into them as the armors melded with their bodies.

The weightlessness of the armor made them feel like they were wearing nothing at all, but the power it contained was immense.

Both of them bowed deeply, gratitude evident on their faces.

"Thank you, my Lord!"

Gu Lan nodded, his tone still cool.

"You two, follow me outside."

The two nodded quickly and got up, following him out of the palace. A short while later, they arrived at the palace courtyard, where Zhongren had been waiting.

Zhongren looked slightly surprised when he saw them, a trace of confusion crossing his face.

Although Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu had been at the Royal School for quite some time, it had been a while since they had appeared outside. Zhongren didn't understand, but he was careful not to show any suspicion in front of Gu Lan.

"My Lord!" Zhongren greeted, bowing respectfully.

"There's something I need you to do," Gu Lan said, his voice serious.

Zhongren straightened up immediately. "Please, my Lord, give your orders."

"Take Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu outside, and set up a web of defense a hundred feet away from here."

Gu Lan's expression grew cold as he spoke, and he pointed with his finger. A beam of golden light shot straight into Zhongren's mind.

"My Lord, you can trust me. I won't disappoint you," Zhongren replied, his face serious as he understood the gravity of the situation.

Gu Lan nodded, his gaze turning toward Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu, who were already prepared to follow his instructions without hesitation.

Once they had left to set up the perimeter, Gu Lan took out several precious items from his spatial ring.

"These treasures are at your disposal. Use them as you see fit, but remember, do not fight recklessly," Gu Lan instructed, his tone firm.

He was aware that Bright Clan would not rest easily, and he needed to be prepared. However, he would not allow his subordinates to suffer unnecessary losses.

More importantly, these three were Mu Yuyan's most trusted individuals. He could not afford to let anything happen to them, especially Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu. They held great importance in Jing Nation, where they commanded vast forces. Before coming here, they had been Mu Yuyan's right-hand companions, and their loss would be a significant blow.

Meanwhile, Gu Simu was speeding through the skies, her figure a blur against the starry backdrop. After a while, she stopped in midair, her eyes narrowing as she saw a few figures in the distance.

Her expression darkened, and her eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Today, you'll pay the price for your actions!" she muttered to herself, her hatred for Bright Clan burning fiercely.

If not for them, she wouldn't have suffered such severe injuries in the past.

With a thought, the Hammer of Evergreen Pine materialized in her hand, and a surge of true energy exploded around her. Her aura intensified, and her killing intent spread like a storm.

Ding True Man had also stopped a thousand feet away. He adjusted his breath and realized what was happening.

With a single glance, he understood Gu Simu's intentions. However, he couldn't help but sweat. He knew Gu Simu's strength, but these opponents were not easy to handle. If she went up against them directly, it would be a death sentence.

Thinking of Gu Lan's previous warnings, Ding True Man sighed helplessly. He had no choice but to follow Gu Simu's orders. He dared not offend either Gu Lan or Gu Simu, as both were people he could never antagonize.

He stood silently in the distance, trying to think of ways to assist Gu Simu without drawing attention to himself.

Just then, a loud explosion rang through the air, and the space around them shattered as a powerful force rippled outward. The entire void trembled with the intensity of the attack.

Gu Simu stood tall in midair, holding the Hammer of Evergreen Pine, which glowed with a golden light. Her aura was stable, and her expression was cold. She had not suffered any injuries, but the Bright Clan experts were a different story. Three of them were dead, and four others had been heavily wounded.

Ding True Man's eyes widened as he watched the scene unfold. He was in complete shock at how much Gu Simu's strength had grown. This was something he never could have imagined.

"This girl is not simple at all!" he thought, trying to suppress his astonishment.

He forced a smile and nodded, impressed by her abilities. It seemed that he wouldn't need to intervene after all; Gu Simu's power was more than enough to deal with these Bright Clan experts.

The Bright Clan experts, now visibly panicked, exchanged fearful glances. They had initially underestimated Gu Simu. How could a girl like her possibly be capable of injuring them?

But now, their fear was palpable. Gu Simu's power had clearly surpassed theirs, and they could no longer afford to underestimate her.

If they had been at their peak strength, perhaps they could have put up a fight. But now, they were heavily wounded, and with their current condition, there was no way they could defeat her.

"You bunch of useless trash!" Gu Simu sneered, her voice laced with ridicule. She raised the Hammer of Evergreen Pine again, gathering her energy and sending another powerful strike.

The sound of the air tearing apart echoed as the hammer shot toward the group. The Bright Clan experts tried to dodge, but it was too late. The impact was immediate and overwhelming.

With a deafening crash, the Bright Clan experts were engulfed by the spiritual energy. They were completely obliterated, with no chance to struggle. By the time the energy dissipated, all that remained was a faint trail of blood in the air.

Gu Simu's lips curled into a sneer of disdain. She lowered the Hammer of Evergreen Pine and was about to speak when Ding True Man suddenly appeared beside her.

"Young Lord, we must leave quickly!" Ding True Man's voice was urgent, his face grim. He didn't give Gu Simu a chance to reply before pulling her away toward the distance.

Once they were far enough away, Ding True Man finally released a breath, his tense posture relaxing slightly.

Gu Simu was puzzled, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Senior, what's going on?"

Ding True Man's expression darkened. "The Bright Clan has already noticed us. We need to leave quickly, or there will be trouble!"

He knew that he could deal with the Bright Clan members, but he could not risk Gu Simu's safety. His duty was to protect her, and he had to obey Gu Lan's orders to ensure her well-being.

They disappeared into the distance, leaving the scene behind them as the threat from Bright Clan loomed ever closer.