My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 870 - 870: Respecting Choices

Gu Lan did not pay much attention to the old man's respectful gesture, quickly stating his purpose for being there. As Gu Lan spoke, the old man furrowed his brow in deep thought.

Seeing the man in contemplation, Gu Lan did not rush him. This decision indeed needed careful consideration.

After a moment, the old man slowly raised his head and glanced at Gu Lan. With a serious expression, he spoke:

"We shall stay here."

Gu Lan was not surprised by his decision. He nodded calmly, respecting the old man's choice.

"Very well."

With that, Gu Lan's hands moved, and several hundred cultivation methods appeared before the old man. The old man looked at them in confusion, while Gu Lan spoke slowly:

"I will leave you some methods to help with your cultivation."

"After I leave, I will set up a barrier in this secret place. If one day you wish to leave, you can open it."

Once the words were spoken, Gu Lan gathered his Qi and golden light flashed. A formation appeared in the air, but it vanished in an instant.

This formation posed no harm to them and would instead aid in their growth.

Having finished these arrangements, Gu Lan stepped forward and disappeared.

The troubles in this place were now resolved, and it was time for him to return.

The old man, still trembling, bowed deeply as Gu Lan's figure vanished from sight. Although Gu Lan was no longer visible, the old man could not forget the great favor Gu Lan had shown them.

Gu Lan had spent much time in this place, and now, he was familiar with every corner. His departure was swift, and in just a few moments, he arrived at the outside of the secret place.

But just as he stepped out, Gu Lan noticed a shadowy figure lurking nearby.

Though the figure was far off, Gu Lan couldn't see who it was. Nonetheless, he didn't hesitate.

His expression darkened, and in one step, he closed the distance.

Gu Lan moved quickly, and in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of the person.

His hand was already raised but froze midair.

"How could it be you?"

He had expected An Ying to have left by now, but here he was.

An Ying was equally shocked. He had witnessed Gu Lan's death firsthand, so how could he be standing here?

"Master Gu, I thought you had already…"

He didn't know what to say, his face still filled with disbelief.

Gu Lan's expression remained calm, and he looked at An Ying before speaking slowly.

"This is a long story. Why are you here?"

An Ying, who had once been terrified of death, should have already left with the guidance of the Hongmeng Sword, but here he was.

Suppressing his emotions, An Ying forced a bitter smile.

"Master Gu, you may not know, but I am now a traitor of the Wizard Clan."

Gu Lan's eyes widened in confusion. This man had been Mo Xuan's trusted subordinate. How could he have become a traitor to the Wizard Clan?

With a questioning gaze, Gu Lan made his confusion clear. An Ying, feeling the weight of Gu Lan's look, began to explain everything that had happened.

As the story unfolded, Gu Lan's expression grew darker.

He hadn't expected Mo Xuan to do such a thing.

"Will you come back with me?"

When Gu Lan asked, An Ying didn't hesitate and quickly nodded.

He had no other choice. Following Gu Lan was his only chance to survive.

The Wizard Clan had relentlessly pursued him for days, and at this rate, he would eventually die. But as long as Gu Lan lived, he had hope.

Without saying another word, Gu Lan's True Destiny shifted, and he was gone in an instant.

This time, Gu Lan moved even faster than before.

An Ying quickly followed suit, but the distance between them was vast. They were still in the Immortal Realm, and the distance to the Human World was not small.

…

Gu Lan thought the journey would be smooth, but soon he sensed something was off.

An Ying also stopped and approached Gu Lan.

"It's the Wizard Clan," An Ying said with a sharp tone.

As a former member of the Wizard Clan, he could detect their presence easily. Any movement they made, he would feel it immediately.

Gu Lan's expression grew grim, but he remained silent. With a cold glance around, he raised his hand, summoning a blade of sword light.

"Since they're here, let's make sure they don't leave."

No matter whether they were after him or An Ying, Gu Lan would not allow these people to leave alive.

An Ying was about to take action himself, but Gu Lan stopped him with a gesture.

Having recently grown stronger, Gu Lan was eager to test his abilities on these intruders.

An Ying, understanding the situation, quickly stepped aside. If Gu Lan was going to fight, he would not interfere.

Gu Lan raised his hand, and myriad sword lights flashed.

"Fall!"

With those words, a sharp tearing sound filled the air as the immense power of the attack surged through the sky.

The sword light continued to flicker as the hidden enemies were forced out of the shadows.

Gu Lan glanced at them coldly, sneering.

"I thought they would be stronger, but it turns out they're just a bunch of useless fools!"

His words were unrestrained, and this taunt infuriated the group of enemies, who, not recognizing Gu Lan, didn't take him seriously.

With bloodlust in their eyes, they charged at him like shadows.

To outsiders, their speed appeared fast, but to Gu Lan, they were no threat at all.

Standing still, Gu Lan barely moved. Just as they were about to reach him, he struck out.

Blood splattered as dozens of attackers were sent flying.

Before they could regain their footing, a chill filled the air behind them.

They didn't even have time to turn around before a rain of sword light pierced their bodies, ending their lives.

Watching the scene unfold, An Ying's eyes widened in shock.

His face grew serious. He had previously encountered Gu Lan, and at that time, Gu Lan's power was nowhere near this strong.

Now, Gu Lan's power had grown exponentially.

An Ying continued to watch as Gu Lan reined in his aura.

Gu Lan had no intention of staying in this place any longer. If what An Ying had said was true, today was the day the Wizard Clan would strike.

Today, he would ensure that the Wizard Clan would not return.

Gu Lan accelerated once again, and An Ying hurried to keep up.

But before they left, An Ying made sure to dispose of the Wizard Clan's bodies. Though he had once had ties to the Wizard Clan, that was all in the past. Now, they were his enemies.

The Wizard Clan had issued an execution order against him, and no matter how kind-hearted he had been in the past, that kindness would only get him killed.

Without hesitation, Gu Lan and An Ying sped off, their figures vanishing like a flash of lightning.

Even with all his strength, An Ying could not keep up with Gu Lan, who had already gained a thousand-zhang lead.

…

Inside the Jing Nation Imperial Palace, Mu Yuyan and the others furrowed their brows, their expressions darkening.

The Wizard Clan was close, and if they didn't find a way to respond soon, they would be in grave danger.

"Everyone, we have no choice but to fight. If we continue to hesitate, we will die faster!"

Xue Lengyan's face was grim, her eyes filled with cold light.