My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

But before Chi Yang could speak, the Lava God gathered golden light in his hand.

With a casual strike, it converged into Chi Yang's body.

As this power entered, Chi Yang's aura surged ten thousandfold.

Golden light flickered, and a layer of firelight gradually emerged around him.

Feeling this power, Chi Yang's face lit up with excitement.

Without wasting words, he bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Lava God. This disciple will not disappoint."

Leaving those words, Chi Yang didn't hesitate further and promptly withdrew.

After he left, the Lava God muttered to himself.

"No wonder I've sensed that guy's movements lately. So that's how it is."

Some days ago, he'd felt fluctuations in the Wizard God's power.

At first, he hadn't paid it much mind, assuming it was just the guy cultivating—an unintentional act.

Only now did he realize it wasn't as simple as he'd thought.

If that was the case, he'd need to keep a closer eye on things.

…

Dozens of days later, Gu Lan had just arrived outside the cultivation secret place.

A fiercely potent bloodlight surged from within.

Seeing this power, Gu Lan couldn't help but frown.

This was the aura of Blood Demon Kung Fu. Without delay, he stepped forward quickly.

Entering the secret place, he saw Gu Simu sitting with her eyes closed, a layer of blood qi emanating from her.

At this sight, Gu Lan was startled.

Initially, he hadn't taken it too seriously.

He had indeed passed the cultivation method to Gu Simu.

But he hadn't expected her to actually master it.

This Gu Simu kept surprising him at every turn.

Gu Lan knew full well the nature of Blood Demon Kung Fu—he couldn't let anything happen to Gu Simu.

Summoning his true qi, he took two steps forward, intending to help suppress it for her.

But before he could act, Gu Simu suddenly spoke.

"Daddy, I can suppress this power myself."

As her voice fell, she completely restrained the aura around her.

The blood qi that had surged from Gu Simu dissipated, and all traces of it vanished from the surroundings.

Feeling no lingering power, Gu Lan's expression grew heavy, his eyes filled with confusion.

Gu Simu had this ability, and he hadn't even known?

At that moment, Gu Simu stood up.

"Daddy, why do you look like that?"

With her words, the surprise on Gu Lan's face faded.

"I was just thinking of some things. You've mastered quite a bit, kiddo."

Faced with Gu Lan's praise, Gu Simu replied humbly.

"It's just a bit beyond the ordinary—nothing too powerful."

Outsiders had always said Blood Demon Kung Fu was extremely dangerous.

But to Gu Simu, it was no big deal.

The blood qi within didn't affect her at all; instead, it helped boost her strength.

With such a potent aura, why wouldn't she use it?

That was true enough, but Gu Lan's gaze remained fixed on Gu Simu.

After sizing her up, he was startled again.

It was just as she'd said—it truly hadn't affected her.

This could save him a lot of trouble, though he didn't want Gu Simu to fall into danger.

"You can master Blood Demon Kung Fu, but you mustn't use it recklessly."

Mastering the technique and using it were two different matters.

A single misstep could lead to backlash.

Gu Simu looked puzzled but didn't hesitate.

She agreed quickly enough now, but whether she'd follow through later was another story.

Seeing the meaningful smile on her face, Gu Lan couldn't help but sigh.

This babygirl—he really had no way with her.

She agreed nicely now, but she'd surely change her tune later.

Just as Gu Lan was about to speak again, something unusual stirred outside.

A series of booming roars pierced the sky, and ten thousand streaks of firelight appeared from the clouds.

This aura was no ordinary force, dimming the entire void in an instant.

Seeing this power emerge, Gu Lan frowned again.

His expression darkened, a trace of chill flowing from his eyes—this wasn't a good sign.

The Hongmeng Sword materialized, and with one step, Gu Lan reached the clouds.

Seeing this, Gu Simu unleashed her aura and followed.

Sticking close behind Gu Lan, she didn't budge an inch.

Gu Lan naturally didn't want Gu Simu tagging along, especially with trouble brewing.

But just as he was about to speak, Gu Simu preempted him.

"Daddy, don't worry. I can protect myself."

That one sentence left Gu Lan speechless, and he swallowed his words.

Gazing at the sky, Gu Lan's vision pierced tens of thousands of li into the distance.

At that moment, a figure appeared far off—it was none other than Chi Yang.

He gripped a golden spear, his body wreathed in a layer of firelight.

With just one glance, Gu Lan could tell.

This power wasn't his own—it came from someone else. But now wasn't the time to dwell on that.

This guy showing up here clearly meant trouble.

Stepping forward, Gu Lan infused true qi directly into the Hongmeng Sword.

"Lava Clan young Lord, this isn't a place you should tread."

"Leave, or don't blame me for being rude."

Faced with Gu Lan's cold words, Chi Yang didn't care, a disdainful smile on his face.

"Before, I wasn't your match and feared you a little. But do you think it's still then?"

With that, his spear flared, and tens of thousands of spear shadows flashed out.

Seeing the power he unleashed, Gu Lan's expression darkened instantly.

From this guy's demeanor, it was clear he'd come prepared.

Gu Lan hadn't expected him to use such a fierce move right off the bat.

He wasn't about to indulge him. His face darkened, and he raised his sword to meet him.

But before Gu Lan could take a step, Gu Simu swung the Hammer of Evergreen Pine and charged.

"A worthless fool like this doesn't need Daddy to step in. I'll handle him myself."

The Hammer of Evergreen Pine swung, and a layer of bloodlight surged from Gu Simu's body.

Gu Lan instinctively wanted to stop her, but it was too late.

Gu Simu clashed with Chi Yang in a fierce battle, showing no sign of falling behind.

Every one of Chi Yang's attacks was effortlessly deflected.

…

After hundreds of exchanges, Chi Yang couldn't gain the upper hand—instead, Gu Simu suppressed him.

His face twisted in frustration, his power radiating without restraint.

"How can this be?"

Chi Yang stood hundreds of zhang away, his eyes brimming with unwillingness.

By all rights, he should've been able to take Gu Simu down. Why couldn't he seize the advantage?

Gu Simu smirked, showing no intent to restrain her power.

"A pathetic weakling—I thought you were strong!"

"Turns out you've only got this much. What a waste of my time."

"If you surrender now, I might just spare your life."

Gu Simu mocked him, and Chi Yang's anger flared.

"A little girl dares to challenge me? Today, I'll make you pay the price."

With that, flames erupted wildly from his body.

But Gu Simu didn't care about this power at all.

"With just you?"

This guy had no right—Gu Simu didn't even bother using hers.