My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 842 - 842: The Ancient God Clan's Cultivation

Gu Lan's words did not receive a response.

At that moment, the two black figures suddenly moved forward.

At first, Gu Lan didn't pay much attention. But as soon as he saw the faces of these two beings, he froze for a moment.

These creatures were not human at all. They resembled people, but they were monstrous in appearance, with fierce, tusked faces and emanated a terrifying bloodlust.

The two creatures moved with incredible speed and were soon right in front of Gu Lan and Shadow. Their sharp claws slashed downward, and blood flashed, sending both Gu Lan and Shadow staggering backward.

Regaining his balance, Gu Lan's expression darkened as he gripped the Hongmeng Sword and slashed out.

"Ching…"

The sharp sound of metal cutting through the air echoed as the two creatures were pushed back by the force of Gu Lan's strike.

Even though Gu Lan had poured all his strength into the blow, it didn't leave a mark on the creatures except for a shallow cut.

Gu Lan's face darkened, his expression filled with seriousness. Even beings of the same realm should not be able to withstand a blow from the Hongmeng Sword so easily. Yet, these creatures resisted without difficulty.

While Gu Lan was puzzled, Shadow, cautiously, retreated to his side.

"Master Gu, I know who they are!" Shadow said, his voice filled with caution.

"Hm?" Gu Lan raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a curious gaze.

Shadow didn't hesitate to explain, "They seem to be Blood Slaves, creatures raised by the Ancient God Clan."

"These creatures have incredibly tough bodies. Even if they're injured, they can recover in a short time!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Lan's expression stiffened, and a cold light flickered in his eyes.

"Is there any way to deal with them?" Gu Lan asked, his voice icily calm. He had no interest in hearing about their origins—he just wanted to solve the problem quickly.

"We can exhaust their energy," Shadow replied. "Although their defensive abilities are strong, the amount of energy they have within them is limited. We can simply drain their strength."

Gu Lan nodded thoughtfully.

His cold gaze turned toward the two creatures. If that was the case, then it was worth trying.

Gu Lan made his move, and Shadow followed suit, quickly gathering his energy to act alongside him. Shadow knew that with Gu Lan alone, it was unlikely they could solve the problem quickly.

After hundreds of back-and-forth exchanges, Gu Lan was panting heavily, and Shadow was covered in bloodstains.

They retreated a hundred feet, Gu Lan's expression grim. The strategy of exhausting them wasn't working—while their energy was draining, his own was running out as well.

At this moment, Shadow hesitated and didn't dare advance further.

As he stood in a daze, Gu Lan turned his head slightly and asked, "Is there no other way?"

The method they had been using was obviously not working. Not only was the problem not solved, but they were also starting to suffer losses themselves.

Upon hearing Gu Lan's cold tone, Shadow grimaced and shook his head. "If I knew another way, I wouldn't have let it go this far!"

Gu Lan, feeling helpless, adjusted his energy. "If exhausting them won't work, then we'll kill them!"

His cold gaze locked onto the two creatures, and with a flash, Gu Lan appeared in front of them.

The Hongmeng Sword trembled, and in an instant, thousands of sword lights cut through the air.

As the sword light flashed, the two creatures were forced back hundreds of feet.

Gu Lan stood in midair, his Hongmeng Sword ringing with the sound of continuous sword strikes.

He didn't believe that, in the face of overwhelming power, any resistance would matter.

The two creatures, now hundreds of feet away, had deep gashes on their bodies. However, the wounds didn't last long before they healed, and their recovery was nearly instantaneous.

Gu Lan wasn't surprised; he had seen this kind of resilience before. His energy surged, and he raised his sword again.

He wanted to see just how much these creatures could endure.

Since their energy was limited, their ability to recover must be too.

The blood-red light around Gu Lan flickered violently, and he poured all his power into the sword strikes, sending a terrifying pressure through the air.

Shadow, noticing Gu Lan's growing bloodlust, furrowed his brows and took a step back. Gu Lan's killing intent was thick, and it was better to be cautious.

At this point, Gu Lan had completely opened his energy, and the two creatures had no strength to resist.

With each of Gu Lan's attacks, their bodies were increasingly covered in sword wounds.

The creatures' self-healing abilities were strong, but Gu Lan had no intention of giving them any chance to recover.

As soon as they healed, he struck again.

The endless sword lights filled the air, cutting through the creatures' bodies with each strike.

The creatures, after enduring several more attacks, were now covered in wounds, and their energy was almost depleted.

After a long battle, Gu Lan finally stopped, allowing his energy to dissipate slightly.

The creatures' bodies were covered in deep cuts, and their breathing was shallow. Their energy was almost gone, and their resilience was fading.

"Not bad in terms of strength, but it's a shame!" Gu Lan muttered, a hint of cold amusement in his voice.

With a flash of his body, Gu Lan struck out again, and one of the creatures was immediately shattered by the blow.

Their regenerative abilities had reached their limit, and recovery was no longer possible.

Gu Lan wiped the blood from his sword and turned to face the other creature, his face icy. "Where is the Mind-Clearing Spring?"

Since these creatures had been guarding this place, they must know the location of the spring.

His face darkened further as his killing intent radiated from him.

The remaining creature seemed to understand, and it showed signs of fear. It could understand Gu Lan's words.

Just as Gu Lan thought the creature might comply, a terrifying blood aura erupted from it.

Gu Lan was taken aback and quickly retreated.

The creature had chosen to self-destruct.

A powerful explosion of energy erupted, and the ground beneath them cracked with shockwaves.

Gu Lan retreated swiftly, but the explosion still caught him, and he was slightly shaken.

He could tell the creature had tried to survive but was forced into self-destruction by some power.

Gu Lan understood the situation, but there was no time for hesitation now.

Shadow approached, looking at the remaining blood aura in the distance. His expression changed.

"Master Gu, what should we do next?"

The immediate danger was over, but Shadow was still uncertain about whether to continue. Encountering such terrifying creatures so early made him worried about the risks ahead.

"Continue searching!" Gu Lan said. He had come here for the Mind-Clearing Spring, and without it, he would die!

Shadow didn't understand fully, but before he could ask more questions, Gu Lan spoke again.

"You can choose to leave. I won't stop you."

"But tell Mo Xuan that if he dares to harm Lanyan Royal School, he will regret it!"

This had always been Gu Lan's mission alone. He never expected Shadow to follow him throughout.

Shadow was slightly surprised by Gu Lan's words but ultimately decided to stay.

"If you're going to continue, then I'll help you, Master Gu!"

Gu Lan was taken aback by Shadow's words. "You'll help? But what dangers lie ahead, I can't be sure!"