My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"What manner of creature are you?"

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"Seize the opportunity while I'm in a good mood and leave promptly!"

The burly man wielding a hammer cast a disdainful glance at Chen Feng, his demeanor dripping with contempt.

As a practitioner of the King Stage, he could easily crush someone with just a flick of his finger.

If it weren't for the consideration that all sorts of individuals frequented the Forbidden Mountain Range, he would have dispatched them long ago.

Nonetheless, should someone prove obstinate, he wouldn't hesitate to crush them like ants.

Having aligned himself with a force rivaling the Star Picking Pavilion, once he dismantled the Pavilion, he would reign supreme over the Forbidden Mountain Range.

"Hu San! These two are guests of my Star Picking Pavilion. Our grievances have naught to do with them. I implore you to let them depart."

At this moment, Ling Xuzi stepped forward. Aware of Gu Lan's early-stage Saint cultivation, he couldn't help but wonder why this esteemed elder seemed devoid of his former prowess.

Rubbing his eyes, he failed to discern any clues as to Gu Lan's calm demeanor. Yet, there was an undeniable shift in his aura.

Nevertheless, even with this revelation, Ling Xuzi was hesitant to enlist Gu Lan's aid. Those who attained such cultivation weren't fools; no one would willingly intercede without reason.

Moreover, the provokers were formidable, particularly Hu San, who emerged from the bloodshed of the Forbidden Mountain Range, boasting strength surpassing peers of the same level.

Rumors even suggested that Hu San had bested a Saint-stage practitioner in combat. Though not a life-or-death encounter, such prowess in cross-tier combat was truly fearsome.

Ling Xuzi, having stagnated at the peak of the Immortal Stage for many years, possessed superior combat capabilities among peers of the same level. Yet, against Hu San, he lacked any considerable advantage.

"Departure was an option earlier, but it is no longer necessary. Those who can afford to patronize the Star Picking Pavilion, with your personal reception no less, are not ordinary cultivators. Ling Xuzi, your own safety is precarious enough. Do you truly covet these individuals? Undoubtedly, they carry treasures you value. Why not remain and contribute to our future sect's unity?"

Hu San's gaze fixated greedily on Gu Lan and his companion, unabashed in its avarice. Ling Xuzi's complexion soured at the implication.

He hadn't anticipated that his intervention would only exacerbate Gu Lan's predicament.

"Ha-ha-ha! Daring to threaten both the young master and the elder, truly ignorant... I thought you were ruthless, but it seems you're merely foolish!"

Chen Feng chuckled. He doubted this provocateur had any grounds for survival after antagonizing an elder. If the elder commanded his involvement, there must be a reason, perhaps another trial.

Yes, it must be a trial!

"The heavens bestow great responsibilities upon select individuals!"

"Fool, remember the name of this young master!"

"Today, the one who will slay you is Chen Feng of the East Sea!"

With these words, to the disbelief of onlookers, Chen Feng produced... well, a crab claw, which he viciously swung towards Hu San!

Seizing the initiative, he displayed unwavering determination!

Even Hu San was momentarily dumbfounded, thinking Chen Feng to be a mere pretender.

Hastily channeling his qi, he braced himself for the blow. Could this youth truly be a skilled protector at the elder's side?

Beside them, Ling Xuzi's uncertainty grew. Initially, he assumed Gu Lan and his companion wished to abstain from the conflict.

He had hoped to mediate and foster goodwill, perhaps retaining a glimmer of hope for a future reversal.

Yet, Chen Feng's direct intervention caught him off guard. Truly an unexpected display of valor!

"Break!"

Observing Hu San's defensive stance, Chen Feng pressed on relentlessly. Pouring all his strength into the strike, he brought it crashing down.

A thunderous impact echoed, leaving bystanders momentarily deafened. Then, they witnessed a figure hurtling backward. It wasn't just anyone; it was Chen Feng himself!

What manner of maneuver was this? Attacking others only to be flung away oneself? It left the spectators bewildered!

Thud!

Chen Feng landed heavily on the ground.

[You've witnessed Destiny Boy take a beating. Destiny +10000]

Observing Chen Feng's descent, Gu Lan's eyes followed his accelerating fall. "Well done. Keep it up," she communicated telepathically.

With a subtle gesture, invisible runes materialized and enveloped Chen Feng, forming a defensive array.

Even as Gu Lan's power was now, these casually deployed runes were impregnable to a Saint-stage practitioner. Truly invincible defense!

"Many thanks for your assistance, esteemed elder. Watch as I deal with this fool!" Chen Feng clenched his fists, feeling the empowerment of the defensive array.

His spirit surged with excitement, and he felt rejuvenated in an instant.

Gripping the crab claw, his right cheek was slightly swollen, yet his gaze was disdainful as if looking down upon the world.

The grudge from the previous blow had to be avenged immediately!

Hu San's expression darkened; he was now completely set on killing. He had realized that the earlier strike was merely the strength of a King Stage cultivator.

The individual before him wasn't pretending to be formidable but was, in fact, a genuine threat!

"So, you're truly just a King Stage cultivator... A mere ant deserves death!" Hu San's footsteps fell heavily as he vanished from his original position. A black silhouette instantly landed on Chen Feng.

Bang! Along with the giant claw in his hand, Chen Feng was smashed into the ground, leaving only his head exposed.

The attack had been too sudden and too swift. Chen Feng hadn't reacted in time, instinctively using the crab claw to shield himself, only to be driven into the ground by immense force.

However, to his surprise, while he bore some bruises, he discovered himself unscathed, thanks to the elder's power!

"Haha! Is that all? Could you put a bit more effort into it? Missed your meal?" Chen Feng taunted, his heart filled with exhilaration. With the elder's support, he felt invincible.

Without the elder's assistance, he wouldn't dare to taunt like this; he would've died countless times... This was the advantage of having strong support—always cling to powerful allies!

"Die for me!" Hu San erupted in a fury, swinging his mystical golden hammer into a whirlwind, continuously smashing toward Chen Feng's location.

"Too weak! Not enough strength! Missed your meal? Put some more effort into it!" Chen Feng's voice reverberated in the surroundings.

Everyone felt a sense of unreality hearing it. The individual who had been sent flying with a single strike possessed such terrifying defensive power.

A defense impervious to an Immortal Stage peak practitioner's assaults—was this person not human but an unyielding force?

Watching Chen Feng, with only his head exposed, provocatively taunting while under constant attack, everyone's eyes were filled with astonishment.

Even Hu San, who had been attacking relentlessly, felt a chill in his heart. He couldn't comprehend how someone of such low strength possessed such formidable defense. It must be due to some treasure!

Hu San's eyes gleamed with even greater greed, no longer holding back.

"Crimson Flame True Body!"

"Descend!"

Hu San was engulfed in flames, his colossal hammer transformed into a flaming lion, ferociously slamming towards the ground.

"Playing with fire? I can do that too! Behold the treasure bestowed by the elder!" Suddenly, a crimson spear appeared in Chen Feng's hand. He mobilized his qi, and the spear instantly transformed into a fiery dragon, meeting the flaming lion head-on.

The flaming lion clashed with the fiery dragon, and both perished.

This was the first time Chen Feng had countered Hu San's attack with an attack of his own.

"The Fire Dragon Spear!?"

"How can the Sect Master's treasured Fire Dragon Spear be in your hands?!" Hu San stared at the red spear in Chen Feng's hand, his eyes wide with disbelief and a hint of suspicion.

"The Fire Dragon Spear?"

"The Fire Dragon Spear is the renowned treasure of the Crimson Flame Immortal King. How could it be in this person's possession?"

Ling Xuzi also looked at Chen Feng with astonishment, then suddenly, his pensive gaze fell on Gu Lan, who stood calmly by.

Could it be...