My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"This young man's brash behavior is indeed impolite. If his jests have in any way offended Your Lordship, I can have him come to apologize..." Niu Biao expressed apologetically, a smile playing on his lips.

The acknowledgment of Emperor Feng Yang by the lord was a rare occurrence in the Demon Realm for a Human Clan scholar of the Dao.

The Bull Demon Clan and scholars of the Dao seemed worlds apart; how could the two be acquainted?

Even though Niu Biao held affection for Niu Laosan, he couldn't shake the feeling that Niu Laosan was fabricating this time.

Among the elders presiding over the scene, there were those with connections to him. When he had just appeared, someone had already informed him of the outcome of today's arena battles.

This included Niu Er's use of poison and Niu Laosan's punishment for learning the forbidden sorcery of the Demon Prison. Stay connected through My Virtual Library Empire

"Elder, I wasn't joking. I do indeed know the senior... He is the lord of the Lower Realm I mentioned to you earlier!"

In the arena, Niu Laosan's dissatisfaction grew apparent. Merely exchanging greetings with the senior, why should he apologize? The senior wasn't someone petty.

In Niu Laosan's eyes, apart from being formidable with a sword, Gu Lan was generally approachable.

Upon hearing Niu Laosan's words again, Niu Biao furrowed his brows slightly. "Your Lordship, is it truly you?" he inquired.

"It is," Gu Lan nodded with a light laugh. "I have had dealings with Niu Laosan and even sought his assistance."

Upon hearing Niu Biao's question, Gu Lan nodded. Surprised, Niu Biao glanced at Niu Laosan. He hadn't expected that fellow Niu Laosan to have had dealings with the lord of Heaven Emperor.

Members of the Demon Clan, both on and off the stage, wore expressions of shock. Especially Niu Er, whose face turned sour as if he had just swallowed a fly!

He could never have imagined that, under these circumstances, Niu Laosan could establish a relationship with the lord of Heaven Emperor!

What to do? Should they just sit and wait for their doom?

At this moment, Niu Er's injuries had almost healed. He was about to say a few words, hoping to entice the lord of Heaven Emperor with some benefits.

He didn't believe that what he could offer would outweigh what the lone wolf had to offer.

Before Niu Er could speak, Gu Lan calmly interjected, "Because of Niu Laosan, my impression of your Bull Demon Clan is still favorable. I had thought that all of the Bull Demon Clan were like Niu Laosan, upholding honesty and integrity, never resorting to underhanded methods in arena battles."

"Today's arena battle has truly been eye-opening and has given me a new understanding of the Bull Demon Clan." As Gu Lan spoke, he casually glanced at Niu Er and the elder presiding over the judgment.

Having long known the circumstances and now hearing Gu Lan mention them, Niu Biao's expression immediately darkened. He knew Gu Lan was referring to the poisoning incident in the arena.

"Your Lordship, there were reasons behind my actions!" Niu Er's face flushed red, looking as if he had been grievously wronged.

Beside him, Niu Laosan's mouth fell open. He had never seen such shamelessness from Niu!

From the outset, aside from some combat techniques, he had never employed the Demon Sealing Force, relying solely on his strength to overpower Niu Er.

If it weren't for their past friendship, he would have fought with all his might from the beginning, believing that Niu Er wouldn't even be able to resort to poison.

Upon hearing Niu Er's accusations, the other members of the Bull Demon Clan once again cast scrutinizing glances at Niu Laosan. In their eyes, practicing the forbidden sorcery of the Demon Prison and secretly using it in battle was indeed more severe than poisoning.

"Lord!" Niu Er seized the opportunity to counterattack, continuing to accuse Niu Laosan.

The others, upon hearing his words, grew even more disappointed in Niu Laosan. If it weren't for the presence of the Heaven Emperor, they would have openly criticized Niu Laosan.

"Sorcery?" Gu Lan interjected once more. At his words, the scene fell into absolute silence! The astonishment was evident in everyone's eyes!

Gu Lan, as the Heaven Emperor and a scholar of the Dao, was absolutely incapable of practicing sorcery.

Could the Demon Sealing Force used by Niu Laosan truly not be sorcery? Many began to doubt.

"Yes! The Demon Sealing Force was taught to me by the senior and could never be sorcery!"

In the arena, Niu Laosan was first stunned upon hearing Gu Lan's words, but then his eyes brightened as he nodded in agreement with Gu Lan.

He understood now. The senior was speaking up for him, and he must cooperate; he couldn't let the senior's efforts go to waste!

Beside him, Niu Biao was dumbfounded. He could never have imagined that the secret technique used by Niu Laosan would be taught by the Heaven Emperor!

And he directly admitted it in front of so many people! What could he do? Claim that the Heaven Emperor practiced sorcery??

"Is the Demon Sealing Force sorcery? With a city as vast as Moyun, hasn't anyone investigated?" Gu Lan said calmly.

"Without evidence, how can you claim this method is sorcery? Sealing true qi and spiritual power to unleash the power of qi and blood, how is this sorcery?"

"That's right! No one knows, no one investigates. Why should you say what I practice is sorcery?" Niu Laosan chimed in, looking smugly at Niu Er.

"Do you want to say that the senior also practices sorcery?"

"Do you have anything else to say?"

After hearing Gu Lan's words, Niu Biao dispelled his doubts and looked coldly at Niu Er.

In an instant, Niu Er felt as if he were doomed. In front of the Grand Elder, he dared not speak. This was a time when the less said, the better.

So, he turned to the elder who secretly supported him, pleading for help with his eyes. The elder had no choice but to step forward.

"Grand Elder, please calm down," he began.

"I believe this matter requires further investigation. Even if the Demon Sealing Force is not sorcery, its ability to suppress Scattering Spirit Poison is undoubtedly a forbidden technique."

"Using poison in arena combat is indeed unacceptable, but using forbidden techniques..."

Before the elder could finish his words, he saw a huge hand coming towards him. It was the Grand Elder's hand!

The elder wanted to dodge but didn't dare. In the moment of hesitation, the hand landed on him.

Smack!

He spat blood and fell to the ground, feeling immensely aggrieved. If he had known this would be the outcome, he would never have supported Niu Er in secret.

After spitting out several mouthfuls of blood, he closed his eyes and feigned fainting skillfully.

"Don't think playing dead will work. Your biased judgment and misconduct have stripped you of your position as an elder and expelled you from the Bull Demon Clan!"

"Niu Er, for using poison in arena combat and framing fellow clan members, you are guilty of two crimes and sentenced to three hundred years of confinement in the Infernal Abyss!"

The words of the Grand Elder echoed, and this time, the elder who had supported Niu Er truly fainted.

Niu Er protested his innocence, but unfortunately, no one came to his defense.

Only Niu Laosan grinned foolishly, scratching the back of his head, and smiled at Gu Lan.