My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 830 - 830: A Mere Heaven's Will

Changsheng remained silent for a long time, prompting Gu Lan to urge him impatiently.

"What is the truth of this matter? Clan Leader, please tell me!"

Under Gu Lan's urging, Changsheng let out a helpless sigh.

"Master Gu, you may not know this, but the rumors are indeed true. I have seen it with my own eyes!"

As his words fell, Gu Lan's face darkened significantly. If this was indeed true, it would be no simple matter to resolve.

"Interesting. Seems that fellow didn't lie to me," Gu Lan muttered to himself, a trace of intrigue flashing across his face.

Standing nearby, Changsheng looked puzzled by Gu Lan's words but dared not inquire further. Gu Lan quickly masked his expression and addressed those present with a cold tone.

"You have been cultivating for such a long time. Isn't it time you did something for me in return?"

His Lanyan Royal School had no room for idlers. While they had acted once before, Gu Lan expected more from them now.

As soon as Gu Lan's words landed, Changsheng's expression turned serious.

"It's not that we are unwilling to help, Master Gu, but we are at a critical juncture in our cultivation. If we divert our focus now, all will be for naught. Please understand."

They were just a step away from fully absorbing the power of the Great Path's seed. Interrupting now would mean losing everything they had worked for.

Gu Lan had anticipated their response and was unwilling to compromise.

"Very well, but I will only give you three days. If you cannot absorb it by then, I will reclaim the power!"

Leaving those words behind, Gu Lan turned and disappeared from sight. While the Reincarnate Clan's strength was formidable, it was of no use if it could not be harnessed for his purposes. It would be better to allocate that power to strengthen the Blood Clan—Xue Lengyan, at least, had proven helpful to him.

As Gu Lan's figure disappeared, the Reincarnate Clan Leader's expression subtly shifted, though he quickly suppressed any visible change.

"Clan Leader, what should we do next?" a Reincarnate Clan warrior asked, stepping forward.

"Make haste and absorb it!" Changsheng commanded.

Three days was far too short, but they had no choice. If they failed, conflict would be inevitable. What he did not realize was just how dangerous his current thoughts were.

Gu Lan had left the palace. As he stopped briefly, Ding True Man appeared before him.

Before Ding True Man could speak, Gu Lan's cold voice rang out.

"In three days, if they do not act, destroy this place!"

Ding True Man was momentarily stunned but quickly nodded solemnly. Though he did not understand Gu Lan's reasoning, disobeying his orders was out of the question.

Without further explanation, Gu Lan patted Ding True Man's shoulder twice. The action caused Ding True Man to furrow his brow instantly.

"Master, this—"

Before he could finish his sentence, Gu Lan was already gone. The power Gu Lan imparted was simple yet potent—it contained traces of the Great Path's aura. Though Ding True Man could not wield it fully, it would be enough to suppress the Reincarnate Clan.

Leaving the matter in Ding True Man's hands, Gu Lan returned to the imperial palace. For now, the situation was secure. After all, their ultimate target was him.

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In the Xuanyuan Clan's grand and resplendent hall, the Young Lord Xuanyuan knelt on the ground. The Xuanyuan Clan Leader's face was as cold as ice.

"An insignificant person dares to threaten me? He will pay the price!"

"Xuanyuan Dao Soldiers, heed my command! Flatten the Jing Nation's imperial palace!"

With a furious roar, over a hundred figures appeared in response.

"At your command, Clan Leader!"

Their collective voices echoed powerfully, shaking the entire hall.

Just as they were about to act, Qingfeng stepped forward in haste.

"Clan Leader, you must not act in anger! You swore an oath, and breaking it will incur Heaven's punishment!"

"Our Xuanyuan Clan has defied Heaven's Will more than once before. What is there to fear about mere Heaven's Will?" the Clan Leader scoffed dismissively.

Though he had indeed sworn an oath, he had never taken it seriously. His tone was laced with disdain as his aura surged.

While Xuanyuan Clan had defied Heaven's Will in the past, it had been a thousand years ago. Back then, the former Clan Leader's immense strength had allowed him to fight Heaven itself to a standstill, securing their survival. However, Xuanyuan Tiantu did not possess that same level of power, leaving a significant gap in strength.

Seeing that Qingfeng still intended to speak, the Clan Leader cast him a cold glance.

"I am the Clan Leader. Matters of the clan are for me to decide!"

After issuing his decree, he ignored Qingfeng and led the hundred Dao Soldiers out. Even if it meant death, he intended to drag Gu Lan down with him.

Watching them depart, Qingfeng could only sigh deeply.

"You are pushing the Xuanyuan Clan into a bottomless abyss."

The Xuanyuan Clan had reached its current level of strength through countless efforts. Yet this single decision could plunge the entire clan into ruin.

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Inside the imperial palace, Gu Lan sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, a faint aura of blood surrounding him. He was gradually comprehending the third stage of the Blood Demon Kung Fu.

"Boom!"

The blood aura around Gu Lan suddenly intensified, filling the entire palace. As the power surged, Gu Lan's eyes turned blood-red, and a violent energy emanated from him.

His vision was consumed by a crimson world, making it impossible to see clearly.

After an indeterminate amount of time, a shadowy figure appeared before him. The figure bore a striking resemblance to Gu Lan, its face twisted into a sinister smile.

Gu Lan strained to see the figure more clearly but remained unable to discern it fully. All he could see were the bloodstains covering its hands.

"Father!"

Gu Simu's voice suddenly rang out, jolting Gu Lan awake.

The blood aura around him dissipated instantly as Gu Simu approached, her expression serious.

"Father, what just happened?"

The aura she had felt moments ago was bone-chilling, even to her.

"You needn't worry, my child. I am fine," Gu Lan reassured her, avoiding a detailed explanation.

Though she nodded thoughtfully, her mind was still unsettled.

"What brings you here?" Gu Lan asked.

Her expression darkened, anger flashing in her eyes.

"The Xuanyuan Clan is here again!"

Gu Lan was slightly surprised but quickly returned to his usual composure. These persistent adversaries seemed to know no bounds.

Before he could respond, another figure entered the hall.

Xue Lengyan's expression was grim, her eyes gleaming with a chilling light.

"Master Gu, it seems we have trouble again."

The Xuanyuan Clan's persistence was becoming a nuisance.

Gu Lan nodded coldly, gathering his energy.

"Master of the Blood Clan, I may need you to buy me some time."

The Xuanyuan Clan Leader feared neither death nor Heaven's Will, making it clear he was prepared to risk everything.

"I can try, but I cannot guarantee how long I can hold them off," Xue Lengyan replied. The Xuanyuan Clan's strength far surpassed that of the Blood Clan, making it difficult to predict the outcome.

"Thank you," Gu Lan said as his blood aura surged once more.

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