My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 826 - 826: Meeting Gu Lan

Although Gu Lan did not make his words explicit, the person before him was no fool and naturally understood what Gu Lan implied.

With a cold expression, the man vanished in an instant. Gu Lan's face remained as impassive as ever as he rose into the air. While his speed was not slow, he did not return to the imperial palace. Instead, he halted a few hundred zhang away, concealing himself in the shadows.

He knew the Xuanyuan Clan would not let this go easily, so he decided to wait and see when they would come.

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At the Xuanyuan Clan, Qingfeng had already returned with his heavily injured body.

As soon as he stepped into the resplendent grand hall, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan immediately rose from his seat, his face full of expectation. However, upon seeing Qingfeng alone, his brows furrowed deeply.

"Why are you alone? Where are the Third Elder and the young lord?"

While the Third Elder's fate mattered little, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan was genuinely concerned about the young lord of the clan.

Without hesitation, Qingfeng knelt on the ground and pleaded, "Clan Lord, forgive me! An unexpected turn of events occurred, and I failed to bring the young lord back!"

Hearing this, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's frown deepened. "What exactly happened?"

Under his interrogation, Qingfeng recounted the entire incident in detail.

As Qingfeng's words unfolded, fury burned brightly in the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's eyes.

"How dare that man act so brazenly!"

Just as his anger flared, Qingfeng spoke gravely, "Clan Lord, for now, Gu Lan will not harm the young lord!"

Hearing this, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan managed to suppress some of his rage, though his face remained grim.

"His request is simple. As long as our Xuanyuan Clan stops provoking him, he will release the young lord."

"Absolutely impossible! How could the mighty Xuanyuan Clan allow itself to be dictated to by him?"

The Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan roared, unable to contain his fury. Gu Lan's actions had pushed him to his limit, and there was no way he would let Gu Lan have his way.

Seeing his unrelenting anger, Qingfeng maintained a solemn tone and said, "Clan Lord, we must consider the bigger picture."

With the young lord in Gu Lan's hands, the power to negotiate was clearly not with them.

After a long silence, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan finally calmed down. His face was as dark as a storm, and killing intent flickered in his eyes.

"You go and rest. I will deal with him myself!"

The situation could not drag on. They had already lost three elders. If things continued this way, the Xuanyuan Clan's reputation in the Immortal Realm would be in tatters.

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As soon as Qingfeng left, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan mobilized his energy. A powerful aura filled the air as golden light shimmered all around him.

From the golden brilliance emerged a seven-foot-long sword gleaming with radiant light—the Xuanyuan Sword, the sacred treasure of the Xuanyuan Clan!

Holding the sword, the strength within him surged instantly.

However, he did not plan to bring any other clan experts with him. He intended to face Gu Lan alone and see for himself just how strong Gu Lan was.

His speed was incredible, covering ten thousand zhang in the blink of an eye.

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High in the sky, Gu Lan had been waiting for some time, his guard fully up.

As he gazed coldly into the distance, a figure rapidly approached, emanating a powerful aura. Gu Lan's expression darkened as he stepped out from the shadows.

The Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan halted his steps and stared at Gu Lan, his face serious.

"So, you're Gu Lan?"

"I am. And you must be the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan."

Judging by the imposing air surrounding this man, Gu Lan could tell that his identity was far from ordinary.

"You must already know why I'm here," the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan said, his meaning clear despite the lack of elaboration.

Gu Lan nodded coldly, his aura unwavering as he prepared his Blood Demon Kung Fu. He knew that if it came to a direct confrontation, he might not be able to defeat this man.

But he had to give it his all; failure would not only mean his death but also jeopardize everyone in the imperial palace.

"I assume you're here for the young lord of your clan. I can release him, but are my conditions too difficult for you to meet?"

Although this man's strength was formidable, Gu Lan held the leverage in this situation. Faced with the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, he showed no fear.

"Release him, and I will spare your life. Otherwise, you will die here today!"

There was no sign of compromise in the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's words, only a blatant threat.

Gu Lan scoffed disdainfully. "Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, I don't think you've grasped the situation. If I die, your young lord dies too!"

Hearing this, the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's face twisted with rage, his eyes glinting with cold light and murderous intent.

"You dare threaten me?"

"You're welcome to try," Gu Lan replied calmly.

The fact that this man had not immediately attacked upon meeting confirmed Gu Lan's suspicions—he cared deeply about the young lord's life. Otherwise, he would not waste words.

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The two stood in a tense standoff for a long time, neither making the first move.

Gu Lan, unwilling to waste any more time, turned to leave.

But the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan was not about to let him go. "Leave? Did I say you could?"

With a flash, he appeared in front of Gu Lan, pressing a hand down toward him.

Caught off guard by this sudden attack, Gu Lan frowned deeply, his face growing serious.

He leaped back a hundred zhang, unwilling to take the blow head-on.

"Boom!"

The distant space shattered with a deafening explosion.

Gu Lan's expression darkened, his eyes filled with dread. This man's strength and speed far surpassed his own.

If they were to fight now, his only chance would be to unleash the full power of Blood Demon Kung Fu. But doing so would come at a great cost to himself, and even then, victory was uncertain.

The subtle changes in Gu Lan's expression did not escape the Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan's notice.

With a cold laugh, the clan lord summoned the Xuanyuan Sword.

"I'll take you down and trade your life for his!"

"You won't have the chance!" Gu Lan retorted, fully aware of his intentions.

At that moment, several figures emerged from the imperial palace, their presence caused by Gu Lan's energy.

Among them was the young lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, who shouted in a disheveled state, "Father, save me!"

Held captive by the Blood Clan, the young lord had no chance to escape.

"Blood Clan!"

"Release him, or I'll destroy your entire clan!"

The clan lord's strength was undeniable, but Xue Lengyan remained unfazed.

With a cold glance, she conjured a sharp sword.

"Lord of the Xuanyuan Clan, you'd better watch your words. Otherwise, he might not survive!"

Even if they released the young lord now, the Xuanyuan Clan would not leave them in peace. With the young lord in their hands, they still had leverage.

"This decision will cost your Blood Clan dearly in the end!"

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