My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty
Chapter 877 - 877: Re-entering the River of Time

As Gu Lan's voice faded, Xue Lengyan bowed and then retreated. Since Gu Lan had spoken, she would act according to his wishes. What she had said also made sense. If they allowed the Wizard Clan to continue draining their resources, it would spell disaster. Sooner or later, they would be worn down by the Wizard Clan's relentless pressure. The Wizard Clan had no shortage of powerful experts, and what they had seen so far was merely the tip of the iceberg.

After Xue Lengyan left, Gu Lan also turned and departed. What Xue Lengyan had proposed was indeed a viable solution. However, Gu Lan knew he needed to make additional preparations. He couldn't place all his hopes on the Lava Clan.

As soon as Gu Lan returned to the palace, he summoned Ding True Man, Zhongren, and Shadow Slave. The three approached without hesitation and bowed respectfully to Gu Lan.

"Greetings, my Lord."

"Greetings, Master."

"No need for such formalities," Gu Lan said, his gaze shifting to Shadow Slave. "You've been with me for some time now. Have you ever thought about leaving?"

At these words, Shadow Slave was stunned and immediately knelt on the ground. "Master, I would never dare to entertain such thoughts."

He didn't know what he had done wrong, but seeing Gu Lan's expression, he couldn't help but feel a sense of fear. His nervousness was evident, and Gu Lan responded with a faint smile.

"There's no need to be so tense. I'm not blaming you," Gu Lan said. As he spoke, he removed the Soul Seal from Shadow Slave's body.

Shadow Slave felt the change immediately and looked up in disbelief. He had no idea why Gu Lan would suddenly remove the Soul Seal. Just as he was about to voice his confusion, Gu Lan spoke sincerely.

"I have seen your loyalty, and I am grateful for everything you've done. From today onward, I will no longer restrict your freedom. If you wish to stay, I can help you grow stronger. If you wish to leave, I will not stop you."

Gu Lan's words were no joke, and the sincerity in his voice was palpable. Yet, none of them chose to leave. Gu Lan's strength had grown rapidly, and they wanted to continue growing alongside him. Even if they left now, they had nowhere else to go.

"We are willing to follow you, Master!" they declared in unison.

Gu Lan nodded faintly, not dwelling on the matter further. "I need your help with something," he said suddenly, causing Zhongren, Ding True Man, and Shadow Slave to exchange puzzled glances.

Though surprised, none of them hesitated. "Please give us your orders, Master."

"It won't be long before the Wizard Clan returns," Gu Lan explained. "When they do, I will need you to join me in battle."

Some matters needed to be dealt with sooner rather than later. More importantly, the experts the Wizard Clan would send this time would undoubtedly be far more formidable than before.

"Please rest assured, Master. If they dare to come, we will ensure they never return," Zhongren said confidently. Previously, they had feared the Wizard Clan, but with Gu Lan's return, things were different now. No matter how strong the Wizard Clan's experts were, they stood no chance against Gu Lan.

"Zhongren, you will accompany me," Gu Lan added.

Zhongren's face filled with confusion, but after a moment of hesitation, he followed Gu Lan. Though he didn't know what was happening, he trusted Gu Lan's judgment.

Under Gu Lan's guidance, they soon arrived at a dim, shadowy void. Gu Lan came to a stop, and Zhongren looked around in bewilderment. The surroundings were dark, and there was nothing to see. He couldn't understand why Gu Lan had brought him here.

Just as he was about to ask, Gu Lan spoke with a cold smile. "This is the passage between the Immortal Realm and the Human World. It is also where the Wizard Clan will arrive."

Though Gu Lan didn't elaborate, Zhongren immediately understood his meaning. He began forming hand seals, and a layer of golden light enveloped his body. The Qimen Dunjia technique manifested, and a formation appeared in the void. However, his power was limited, and the formation's aura wasn't particularly strong.

But Zhongren wasn't worried. Since Gu Lan had brought him here, he was confident that Gu Lan had a plan. As soon as Zhongren's power manifested, Gu Lan's true energy erupted. With a wave of his hand, countless golden lights flashed from the clouds. Along with the immense true energy, streaks of lightning crackled through the air.

Seeing the aura Gu Lan was emitting, Zhongren's eyes widened in shock. He knew Gu Lan had grown stronger, but he hadn't expected such a terrifying increase in power. This was hundreds of times stronger than he had anticipated.

In no time, the energy Gu Lan had released converged into the Qimen Dunjia formation. The power within the formation surged, becoming far more formidable than before. The sheer intensity of the energy left Zhongren staring in awe, unable to recover for a long time.

After a moment, Gu Lan retracted his aura, and Zhongren finally snapped out of his daze. Before he could react, Gu Lan asked, "Have you entered the River of Time before?"

Facing Gu Lan's question, Zhongren didn't hesitate and nodded respectfully. "The Qimen Dunjia I have mastered does allow me to enter the River of Time, but..." He paused for a moment before continuing, "There are some people whose futures I cannot see."

For example, he couldn't see anything about Gu Lan or Gu Simu's future.

Gu Lan nodded thoughtfully. "I need you to activate Qimen Dunjia again. This time, I will assist you."

Gu Lan had now mastered the Great Path's energy, and he wanted to see the ultimate outcome of this battle. Previously, Zhongren had suffered severe backlash from the River of Time, so he was hesitant. But after some consideration, he agreed. He trusted Gu Lan's strength and believed that with Gu Lan's help, he wouldn't face any danger.

The Qimen Dunjia formation unfolded once more, but this time, it wasn't for setting up a formation. A golden light shot into the sky, and Zhongren stood with his eyes closed. At that moment, Gu Lan placed his hand on Zhongren's shoulder. True energy surged, and the Great Path's energy enveloped them both.

With Gu Lan's assistance, entering the River of Time this time was effortless. Under the golden light, the pressure Zhongren felt was significantly reduced. When they opened their eyes again, countless images flashed before them.

What they saw now was Zhongren's entire life. Gu Lan didn't pay much attention, but Zhongren's face was filled with excitement. He hadn't expected that his ultimate fate would be to become the world's unparalleled master of Qimen Dunjia.

Gu Lan wasn't surprised by this outcome. After all, Zhongren's mastery of Qimen Dunjia was among the best. Without dwelling on it further, Gu Lan turned his gaze to their surroundings.

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