My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Chi Yang roared, the firelight on his body surging uncontrollably.

In that instant, the entire cloudscape dimmed.

Ten thousand streaks of fire tore down from the sky, but Gu Simu merely smirked disdainfully.

"This is your true strength, huh? Then let me show you mine."

Gu Simu stamped her foot, true qi pouring endlessly into the Hammer of Evergreen Pine.

With a swing of her hand, the Hammer of Evergreen Pine shot forth from her grasp.

The sky darkened, the Hammer of Evergreen Pine pressing down like a mountain.

Though the firelight Chi Yang summoned was formidable, it paled in comparison to Gu Simu's power.

"Boom… Boom…"

The booming resounded ceaselessly as Chi Yang's conjured power shattered completely.

Retreating thousands of zhang, his face darkened to the extreme.

"How is this possible?"

Chi Yang's face was full of unwillingness—his power had grown so strong, yet he still couldn't gain the upper hand.

He hesitated, but Gu Simu showed no mercy.

Casting him a disdainful glance, she swung the Hammer of Evergreen Pine in a single strike.

This time, Gu Simu pushed her power to its limit, a faint firelight shimmering around her body.

Seeing the attack bearing down, Chi Yang didn't dare linger.

His face darkened as he turned to flee.

He could block this strike, but it would cost him dearly.

Better to find a way to escape first.

Now wasn't the time to dwell on petty details.

But Gu Simu's fighting spirit had been ignited—how could she let him go?

Her next attacks came without restraint.

Each strike obliterated a chunk of the sky.

The tearing sounds echoed endlessly, the entire cloudscape dimming in that moment.

Gu Lan, watching from a distance, was stunned by the scene.

He hadn't expected this girl Gu Simu to wield such terrifying strength.

He had a clear measure of Chi Yang's power in his mind.

…

After hundreds of exchanges, Chi Yang was thoroughly suppressed by Gu Simu.

His face twisted in frustration, his eyes heavy with gravity.

Just as he prepared to strike again, Gu Lan flashed behind him in an instant.

With one hand pressing down, he forced Chi Yang to his knees.

"Where do you think you're going?"

Gu Lan's face was icy, his hand unconsciously tightening.

The sound of cracking bones rang out as Chi Yang grimaced in pain.

"So this is the aura of your clan's Lava God? It's nothing impressive."

"You two ganging up on one—what kind of…"

Before Chi Yang could finish, Gu Lan seized his throat with one hand.

"Enough nonsense. You really think I have time to waste on you?"

"I'm done playing around. Don't worry, I won't let you live."

The only reason he hadn't killed him yet was because of Lin Tan'er.

Gu Lan had promised her before—this vengeance would be hers to take.

Though Lin Tan'er's grudge was tied to the Wizard Clan's Mo Xuan, Gu Lan had always felt something off about it.

Mo Xuan might be cunning, but he wouldn't dare act too boldly.

After all, that guy knew Gu Lan's strength. But this Lava Clan fellow was another story.

Under Gu Lan's power, Chi Yang couldn't break free.

He struggled desperately, but escaping Gu Lan's control was far from simple.

Gu Lan paid him no more heed, waving a hand as a streak of golden light vanished.

…

In mere breaths, Lin Tan'er appeared before Gu Lan.

At that moment, killing intent flared in her eyes.

Her gaze locked on, rage burning within.

"Please, my lord, let me deal with him."

It was this man who killed Lin Lu—even if he turned to ash, she'd recognize him.

"I brought you here for that very revenge."

"Don't worry, he's not walking away today."

"Lava Clan young Lord, anything left to say?"

Gu Lan's cold question met Chi Yang's silence, his eyes filled with dread.

He'd come to deal with Gu Lan, never expecting to fall into his hands like this.

In such a state, even if he wanted to escape, he'd have no chance.

Gu Lan said no more, chuckling as the Hongmeng Sword appeared before Lin Tan'er.

"Kill him."

Normally, the Hongmeng Sword couldn't be controlled by others.

With Gu Lan present, nothing would go wrong.

But Lin Tan'er didn't take the Hongmeng Sword, instead summoning her twin swords.

"My Lord, I'd like to use these!"

Gu Lan understood her intent perfectly.

Without refusing, he pointed a finger at the twin swords.

Spiritual qi poured in, and a chilling light flashed across them instantly.

Gu Lan's expression remained dark, with no intent to say more.

As Lin Tan'er closed in step by step, Chi Yang panicked.

"You… you can't kill me!"

"The vengeance for my brother's death—how could I let you die so easily?"

Lin Tan'er bellowed, slashing down with her sword.

Blood sprayed as Chi Yang's arm was severed in an instant.

He let out a pained scream, his face paling.

"You!"

Before he could finish, Lin Tan'er struck again, piercing his shoulder with one blow.

"Shnk!"

She had no intention of killing him outright—her eyes burned with killing intent, but each strike avoided his vitals.

After hundreds of slashes, no part of Chi Yang remained unscathed.

Both arms were gone, his entire form a wretched mess.

He never imagined he'd fall to this.

Looking at the twin swords in Lin Tan'er's hands, now stained red with blood, Chi Yang roared with all his strength.

"Kill me, or I'll tear you to pieces!"

At this point, death would be better than this.

But Lin Tan'er wanted him to neither live nor die.

"Death won't come that easily."

"I'll make you feel what it's like to beg for life and death alike."

Ignoring him further, Lin Tan'er's gaze shifted to Gu Lan.

Before she could speak, Gu Lan nodded lightly twice.

With his approval, the rest would be much simpler.

Gu Lan's silence this time had its reasons.

This hadn't happened to him personally—otherwise, he'd be even more ruthless than Lin Tan'er.

The trouble was resolved, and everyone descended from the clouds.

Upon returning to the Jing Nation palace, Gu Lan adjusted his aura downward.

He directly sealed the scant power left in Chi Yang's body.

This was to prevent any surprises—better to stay cautious.

"If you've got the guts, kill me. Otherwise, the Lava Clan will raze this place to the ground."

Chi Yang's face twisted ferociously as he struggled in agony.

He knew falling into Lin Tan'er's hands meant death would become a luxury.

"Young Lord, don't be so hasty. Someone will end this suffering for you."

Gu Lan ignored him, waving a hand.

Lin Tan'er didn't hesitate either, bowing to Gu Lan before withdrawing.

No need to linger—she had no time to wait further.

After she left, Gu Lan's expression finally shifted slightly.

His gaze then turned to Gu Simu.

Caught by Gu Lan's look, Gu Simu felt a bit puzzled.

But before she could speak, Gu Lan stepped right up to her.

"Have you fully mastered that Blood Demon Kung Fu?"