My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Within the Lava Mountain Range lies Moyun City, a colossal fortress constructed from stacks of crimson flame iron and serving as the grand headquarters of the Bull Demon Clan.

In the vast expanse of the Demon Realm, Moyun City stands as a preeminent metropolis, renowned for the warm and generous nature of the Bull Demon Clan and their mastery of the art of refinement, famed throughout the Six Realms.

Many Demon Clans choose to settle in Moyun City, contributing to its status as one of the most prosperous cities in the Demon Realm.

Here, amidst the towering and formidable Bull Demon Clan, one can encounter a diverse array of beings: from the dwarven demons who revel in drink, to the seductive succubi who find delight in all forms of pleasure, to the aural demons who possess a penchant for collecting treasures of rarity...

Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan arrived at the city gates to register their presence. Amidst the colorful array of Demon Clans, the two stood out conspicuously.

"Such a handsome Human Clan cultivator," remarked one demon, "but alas, already wedded in his youth, missing out on the chance for an epochal romance with me!"

"Seems to be one of the rare Human Clan cultivators of Confucian and Daoist traditions. I wonder what level of cultivation he has reached. If he possesses a cultivation level surpassing the Imperial Stage, then he would indeed be highly sought after in Moyun City!"

"I heard that not long ago, the third young master of the Bull Demon Clan brought back numerous talented cultivators from the mortal realm, among whom was a remarkable Human Clan cultivator named Ye Fan. He arrived in Moyun City not long ago and swiftly became the disciple of the Bull Demon Clan's master craftsman, Niu Tianyi."

"These ascended cultivators are all monstrously talented! Alas, we ordinary Demon Clans cannot hope to compare."

As the various Demon Clans conversed, Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan approached the Bull Demon guards at the city gate.

Seeing the two Human Clan cultivators, the guard scratched his head, attempting to muster a friendly smile.

However, being of the Bull Demon Clan, inherently robust in stature, his grin resembled more of a carnivorous leer.

On the side, another guard pulled him back. "If you can't smile naturally, don't force it. Step aside!"

"I'll attend to these two Human Clan cultivators."

"What business brings you to Moyun City? Do you possess invitations or credentials? If not, worry not. Moyun City is currently offering joint cave residences for sale. Purchase a cave residence and receive a permanent residence invitation! The lowest-priced Demon Clan cave residence requires only nine hundred and ninety-nine superior-grade spirit stones.

The luxurious residences are yours for the taking!"

This guard, also of the Bull Demon Clan, albeit of a smaller stature, resembled more a real estate agent. His tongue was quite nimble.

Human Clan cultivators, generally ascended from the Lower Realms, receive rewards upon ascending to the Demon Realm.

While these rewards may not amount to much in the eyes of high-ranking Demon Clan members, they are considered windfalls by ordinary Demon Clans, with significant sums involved.

Therefore, whenever a Human Clan cultivator appears, many knowledgeable Demon Clans view them as fattened calf awaiting slaughter.

"We've heard of Moyun City's prosperity and have come specifically to explore this renowned locale," Gu Lan replied. "Here's our invitation, and this as well."

Gu Lan presented the invitation prepared in advance by Emperor Feng Yang. Having participated in several battles in the Demon Realm, Emperor Feng Yang's reputation was not insignificant.

In a large city like Moyun City, it was likely that many Demon Clans had heard of Emperor Feng Yang.

As expected, upon seeing the invitation and the insignia of the Emperor subtly revealed within, the guard who moments ago was hawking cave residences immediately restrained his demeanor, his gaze turning markedly solemn.

"Never did I expect to encounter guests bearing the insignia of the Emperor. We have been remiss in our manners. Please forgive our earlier transgressions... Please keep these important items safe."

"Allow me to inform the higher-ups. Guests, please proceed into the city. Should you have any further instructions, simply activate this token, and the soldiers of Moyun City will immediately attend to your needs!"

With a subdued voice, the Demon Clan soldier bowed respectfully, returning the invitation and the Emperor token, while handing a horn-like object to Gu Lan.

Accepting the items, Gu Lan refrained from further conversation and led Mu Yuyan into the city.

Observing the guards' change in attitude, many Demon Clans began to speculate on the true identities of Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan.

The Demon Clans who initially thought Gu Lan was a cultivator of Confucian and Daoist traditions became even more convinced of their beliefs.

Even the succubus who had always held firm to her ideals of pure love found her gaze shifting towards Gu Lan, considering that under these circumstances, perhaps wooing him wasn't entirely out of the question...

Similarly, other Demon Clans silently noted the appearances of Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan, planning to seize opportunities to make acquaintance once they entered the city.

Within the city, an array of refinement shops dotted the streets...

Artifacts produced in Moyun City either hail from the Bull Demon Clan or the Dwarf Demon Clan.

Relatively speaking, the artifacts crafted by the Bull Demon Clan are favored more by ordinary Demon Clans.

These artifacts boast formidable and stable powers, devoid of any obvious shortcomings or side effects.

On the other hand, the artifacts forged by the Dwarf Demon Clan are more peculiar, often pushing a particular characteristic to its extreme.

They either tread the path of pure attack or pure defense, wielding greater power compared to artifacts of the same tier.

However, they often come with unacceptable side effects after use, such as dizziness, loss of voice, incessant tears, or overwhelming emotions...

This is why, despite possessing refining techniques not inferior to those of the Bull Demon Clan, the overall influence of the Dwarf Demon Clan pales in comparison.

Of course, this is also partly due to the proclivity of the Dwarf Demon Clan for indulgence in alcohol and laziness.

Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan browsed through various refinement shops, selecting some intriguing artifacts to bring back to the mortal realm as toys for Simu.

Moyun City is situated atop an active volcano, one that remains particularly active. The underground volcano sporadically erupts, sending crimson magma shooting into the sky, dyeing the entire sky a deep red.

As the magma cools in the sky, it forms chunks of black soil that fall to the ground alongside numerous black ash particles.

At such times, Moyun City's gigantic artifact, the Flame Devouring Pot, is activated to devour all the magma, soil, and ash.

Upon activation of the Flame Devouring Pot, a peculiar vortex of black and red appears in the sky, eerie and mystical, constituting a unique spectacle exclusive to Moyun City.

"So, artifacts can serve such functions."

"These Demon Clan craftsmen truly have innovative ideas. If only we could bring a few of them to the mortal realm to assist in crafting some beneficial artifacts for the people of Jing Nation..."

Observing the towering Flame Devouring Pot at the center of Moyun City and the myriad Demon Clans bustling about, Mu Yuyan's eyes sparkled with newfound ideas.

Beside her, Gu Lan gazed at the Flame Devouring Pot, feeling many of his previously blocked trains of thought opening up.

Building a hundred defenses for Jing Nation didn't necessarily have to be a solo endeavor.

Allowing others to assist in one's endeavors was equally feasible, and with more people, the efficiency would be even higher than doing it alone!

In Moyun City, besides craftsmen, there were also brewers and puppeteers, all of whom were talents he needed! To foster development, seizing talent was the first step!

As they watched the Demon Clan members walking around Moyun City, Gu Lan, and Mu Yuyan exchanged a glance, each seeing the same determination in the other's eyes.

Two strands of imperial-level divine thoughts quietly spread out among the crowd, silently overlooking this city, which ranked among the top in the Demon Realm.

"Strange! The volcano just erupted, yet I feel a chilly sensation on my back. Could it be an error in my cultivation?"

"I always feel like someone is watching me. Could it be that succubus in the city eyeing me? No, no! I'm only five hundred years old, just coming of age. I'm still a child!"

Within Moyun City, many top-tier Demon Clan members furrowed their brows, suddenly feeling a sense of being spied upon...