My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 852 - 852: The Resolve to Die

The voice of the Blood Demon echoed once again, and Gu Lan unconsciously tightened his grip.

In that instant, the scene before Gu Lan's eyes suddenly blurred.

"How could it be you?"

Gu Lan was slightly surprised, and his grip loosened unconsciously.

Despite this, Shadow's face was still flushed.

"Master Gu, you should let go of me first."

At Shadow's prompt, Gu Lan finally withdrew his hand from his throat.

"Why are you here?"

Gu Lan was still surprised, and confusion was written all over his face.

The feeling he just experienced had been so real that now he was starting to doubt whether he was in an illusion.

"Master Gu, your blood energy is incredibly powerful, so I came to take a look. I didn't expect…"

As Shadow spoke, Gu Lan frowned immediately.

If what he said was true, then he had almost been controlled by the Blood Demon.

Just then, a mocking laugh echoed in Gu Lan's ears.

"Such a pity, we didn't manage to kill him!"

Hearing the Blood Demon's chilling laugh, Gu Lan's expression darkened.

He could feel the seal beginning to loosen, and blood energy was spreading throughout his consciousness.

"You were too careless, but if they are Busi, you will die!"

"Once I take over your body, I will slaughter everyone in the Jing Nation!"

These words immediately made Gu Lan more cautious.

Gu Simu, Mu Yuyan, Zhongren, and the others were all killed by his own hand.

Vivid images flashed before Gu Lan's eyes, and he frantically shook his head.

"No, it's impossible!"

Gradually, Gu Lan's emotions calmed, and his expression became more determined.

He was no saint, and he could never allow those close to him to be harmed because of his actions.

Looking up again, Gu Lan's eyes gleamed with a cold light.

His gaze locked onto a group of people in the distance.

"Go, kill them, and you'll open the seal, allowing me to suppress you!"

With the Blood Demon's words, Gu Lan's Hongmeng Sword flickered with sharp glints.

Noticing the aura emanating from Gu Lan, Shadow furrowed his brow, cautiously stepping back two paces.

Gu Lan at this moment gave him a sense of danger, and he didn't dare approach!

A moment later, Gu Lan arrived at the place where those people had rejected him.

As he scanned the area with a cold expression,

the little girl he had first met appeared before him.

"Uncle!"

The soft call of the little girl snapped Gu Lan back to his senses.

"Who are you?"

Gu Lan's words were somewhat jumbled, the blood light on the Hongmeng Sword had already been forcibly suppressed by him.

"My name is Ye."

The girl had an open personality, and as she spoke to Gu Lan, she even wore a faint smile.

As she spoke, Ye sneakily pulled out a carved wooden figure from behind.

The wooden figure resembled her, though the craftsmanship was a bit rough.

"What's this?"

"Had it not been for Uncle's help earlier, we would have died at the hands of those monsters. This is for you!"

As she spoke, Ye reverently handed the wooden figure over to Gu Lan.

She didn't dare meet Gu Lan's eyes, fearing he might refuse.

Her gesture left Gu Lan momentarily stunned.

After a second's hesitation, Gu Lan accepted the wooden figure.

"Thank you, I really like it!"

The killing intent within Gu Lan had vanished, and his face softened.

Gu Simu, Mu Yuyan, he would save them, and he would never harm these people.

"Uncle, you don't dislike it?"

Ye knew that her craftsmanship was somewhat crude.

Her cautiousness earlier was because she was afraid Gu Lan would reject her.

"It's very well-made. Why would I dislike it?"

"Girl, do you want to cultivate?"

Gu Lan suddenly asked, catching Ye's interest.

"Of course I do!"

However, after speaking, Ye lowered her head.

"But the tribe leader said we cannot cultivate."

"Since you want to cultivate, I'll teach you. Don't worry about what others say!"

With that, Gu Lan pointed, and a surge of true energy entered Ye's body in an instant.

At the same time, various basic cultivation methods appeared in her mind.

"Don't be too greedy, choose a method that suits you."

As Gu Lan spoke, Ye quickly made her choice.

Gu Lan didn't comment much on her choice, simply nodding indifferently.

If this cultivation method was fully mastered, it could reach the Imperial Realm's ninth level.

Gu Lan demonstrated all the moves, then withdrew his true energy.

"Cultivate well, but remember, don't let others find out!"

With that, Gu Lan turned to leave.

At the same time, Gu Lan released his aura, summoning the shadow.

This time, the shadow didn't dare approach but stopped a hundred feet away.

"Master Gu, what are your orders?"

"I have something to entrust to you!"

Gu Lan suddenly said, his face full of confusion.

"Please instruct, Master Gu."

Despite his confusion, the shadow showed genuine respect.

Gu Lan summoned the Hongmeng Sword and swung it. In the sky above, countless sword shadows appeared.

At the same time, a magical array was formed.

A terrifying aura enveloped the surroundings, and Gu Lan was swept up within.

While the shadow was still puzzled, the Hongmeng Sword appeared before him.

"This sword is the key to the formation. If I lose control, use this sword to kill me!"

Gu Lan said, causing the shadow to freeze in place.

"Master Gu, this is absolutely not allowed."

"Follow my instructions. At that time, this sword will ensure your escape!"

Gu Lan had already made full preparations. If the Blood Demon could not be controlled, the sword light would tear his physical body apart.

At that point, the Blood Demon wouldn't be able to take over his body to cause havoc.

The reason he was doing this was simple—he didn't want more people to be implicated because of him.

He didn't want the events that had happened before to repeat themselves.

"Interesting, you're actually willing to sacrifice yourself."

Gu Lan sat cross-legged, unaffected by the Blood Demon's sweet talk.

Even so, the Blood Demon's voice did not stop.

He knew that if Gu Lan really did this, even if he obtained the body, it would be useless.

It was very likely that they would both disappear together.

Under the sword light, Gu Lan closed his eyes and fell into stillness, no aura emanating from him.

There were things he had to do, and choices he had to make.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but suddenly, a vision appeared before his eyes.

He vaguely saw Zhuge Qingyun, and beside him, there was a woman.

But the scene quickly changed, and he saw Mu Yuyan and the newborn Gu Simu.

"Don't you think this girl looks just like you?"

…

Scenes from the past flashed in his mind, and a smile involuntarily appeared on Gu Lan's face.

But soon, his eyes flickered with tears.

He held back the tears, but the sadness was undeniable.

It wasn't that he feared death, but he was reluctant.

There were still many things he hadn't done yet.

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