My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 808 - 808: Entering the Blood Clan's Forbidden Grounds

Xue Lengyan's hesitation was not due to unwillingness, but because the risks involved were too high, and she did not wish to take unnecessary chances.

Seeing the serious expression on Xue Lengyan's face, Gu Lan remained calm.

"No matter, I appreciate the effort, Blood Clan Master."

Gu Lan's tone was resolute, leaving no room for Xue Lengyan to object.

Xue Lengyan sighed helplessly and adjusted her breath.

"Then please follow me, Master Gu."

"Leave this place in your hands. If you encounter the Xuanyuan Clan, kill them on sight."

She didn't intend to take the entire group of Blood Clan warriors with her. The remaining warriors would stay behind to guard and offer backup.

Gu Lan did not speak further. In an instant, he activated his inner energy.

At the same time, he left hundreds of traces of his energy around the palace's exterior.

Moreover, he did not take the Hongmeng Sword with him.

The Hongmeng Sword had its own consciousness, and even when separated from him, it could still unleash a degree of power.

Anything that happened here would be immediately known to him.

He was certain that the Xuanyuan Clan wouldn't just let things go. What remained to be seen was when they would strike next.

Those crafty opponents might resort to unexpected tactics.

...

Once the arrangements were made, Gu Lan and Xue Lengyan wasted no time.

Their speed was breathtaking, and they disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Throughout the journey, Xue Lengyan appeared deeply troubled, with a faint worry clouding her features.

Although she tried to hide it, this did not escape Gu Lan's sharp gaze.

Meanwhile, Young Lord Xuanyuan waited eagerly for good news, but what he received was a report from only eight remaining Shadow Guardians.

These warriors looked disheveled and their faces grim.

As soon as they entered, they knelt, their heads bowed.

"Greetings, Young Lord."

Seeing their condition, Young Lord Xuanyuan's heart sank with a bad premonition.

"Why do you look so miserable?"

His voice was icy, his expression as cold as frost.

"We failed. The second elder was killed by Gu Lan!"

"What?!"

Young Lord Xuanyuan was stunned, his face turning pale in disbelief.

He was well aware of the second elder's strength. How could such a powerful figure fall to Gu Lan?

Furthermore, with the ten Shadow Guardians accompanying him, even if they weren't strong enough to defeat Gu Lan, they should have been able to escape safely.

Yet the result was far from his expectations—the second elder was dead, and two Shadow Guardians had perished as well.

"Then what do we do now, Young Lord?"

One of the Shadow Guardians asked cautiously, his face filled with confusion, only to be met with Young Lord Xuanyuan's ice-cold stare.

"Useless fools. Return to the Xuanyuan Clan."

This matter couldn't just end here, but Young Lord Xuanyuan knew that, with his current strength, he was no match for Gu Lan.

He needed to return to the Xuanyuan Clan and seek more powerful reinforcements.

Only with their strength could he stand a chance against Gu Lan.

Under Xue Lengyan's guidance, they quickly reached the Blood Clan's stronghold.

She stopped in her tracks, and Gu Lan did the same, withdrawing his aura.

They stood outside an abandoned palace where no energy could be felt inside.

Gu Lan looked ahead, his expression filled with doubt.

"The thing you spoke of is here?"

Gu Lan's curiosity grew. He didn't sense anything unusual in this place.

There was no blood energy, nor any strange fluctuations that would indicate something extraordinary.

"This is the Forbidden Ground of my clan. Only the most powerful can enter."

"I can't enter, but the cultivation method is indeed within this forbidden area."

Xue Lengyan spoke gravely, not even looking back.

Gu Lan's brows furrowed as he took in the scene.

He didn't believe what she had said, but he had no choice but to trust her for now.

Xue Lengyan took a deep breath and turned her head to face him.

"Master Gu, you must think carefully. Once you step in, I can't guarantee your safety."

Xue Lengyan could not enter the Forbidden Ground, and the outcome was in Gu Lan's hands.

Whether he would be able to find what he was looking for depended entirely on his luck.

Her words were meant to persuade him to reconsider, but Gu Lan was unwavering in his decision.

He nodded calmly and took a step forward.

With a surge of energy, he formed a sword from his inner energy.

Without the Hongmeng Sword, he wasn't entirely accustomed to fighting, but he could make do with this makeshift weapon.

Gu Lan's speed was swift, and in an instant, he stepped into the palace.

He expected the interior to be similar to the exterior—nothing too special.

But upon stepping inside, Gu Lan was taken aback.

The palace seemed to stretch endlessly, and a dense mist filled the air.

As he gazed at the scene before him, his brows furrowed deeper.

He was certain that what he sought was not here.

Xue Lengyan had failed to persuade him, and she stood outside the dark palace, reluctant to leave.

Just then, three blood figures appeared before her.

Stopping in their tracks, they suppressed their auras, taking a respectful step forward.

"Greetings, Clan Leader!"

"Why have you come here?"

Xue Lengyan's expression was cold, and she didn't even bother to turn her head.

The three figures were elders from her clan, strong in their own right.

But they had differing opinions on certain matters.

If not for their influence in the Blood Clan, she would have dealt with them long ago.

Now, she had to endure them.

"Clan Leader, he is an outsider. He has no right to enter the Blood Clan's Forbidden Ground."

"By allowing him to enter, are you not defying the will of the previous clan leaders?"

At their words, Xue Lengyan turned her head, her eyes filled with coldness.

She glanced at them and spoke icily.

"I am the Clan Leader. I can do whatever I see fit, and you have no right to question me!"

Xue Lengyan was not in the mood to explain further. She knew the reasons behind her actions.

The elders' expressions changed as they heard her words.

"If the Clan Leader is determined to do so, we have no other choice."

They knew Xue Lengyan's temperament well, and did not dare argue further.

"If there's nothing else, then leave, Elders."

The Blood Clan was currently in a crucial period of strengthening, so she didn't want to deal with these elders at the moment.

However, once the problems were resolved, they would not remain.

After they left, Xue Lengyan's gaze once again turned toward the dark palace.

A trace of worry crossed her face.

It wasn't that she didn't trust Gu Lan's strength; it was the unknown dangers within the Forbidden Ground that troubled her.

If Gu Lan encountered any danger, the Blood Clan would face dire consequences.

She had already offended the Xuanyuan Clan for his sake.

If Gu Lan were to fall, the Xuanyuan Clan would surely wipe out the Blood Clan.

Not only would she lose her life, but the entire Blood Clan would be eradicated.

"Please... come back safely."

Inside the dark palace, Gu Lan had reached what appeared to be the end of the hall.

He stopped, his gaze landing on a towering statue.

The statue was ancient and worn, its features unclear, as though it had weathered many years.

Gu Lan wasn't interested in the statue, his attention focused on the area around it.

He believed that whatever he was searching for was likely here.

Soon, his eyes narrowed as he spotted something.

At the statue's feet lay a broken wooden box, emitting faint traces of bloodlight.

"Could this be it?"

Gu Lan stepped forward, crouching down and wiping the dust off the box.

"Blood Demon Kung Fu!"

The inscription was clear, and Gu Lan's brow furrowed as a trace of darkness filled his eyes.

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