My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

The next day, at dawn, the scent of gunpowder and mist lingered in the Dark Ridge.

"Why, Mu Yuyan of the Jing Nation? We, the Dark Ridge, have no grievances with you. Why send troops to besiege us?"

The Dark Ridge, located near the Jing Nation Nation, harbored many neutral forces.

They coexisted peacefully with the surrounding nations and held no grudges.

However, within the Dark Ridge, there was only one clan of darkness.

These people excelled in the art of shadow assassination.

Though not particularly strong in combat power, they often caught enemies off guard with unexpected effectiveness!

Being in the Dark Ridge, the people of the Abyssal Clan were naturally advantaged, standing unconquerable.

Of course, this was only in a situation of evenly matched strength.

With Mu Yuyan dispatching nearly a hundred thousand troops, they almost filled the entire Dark Ridge to the brim!

It was an impenetrable siege!

In such circumstances, the stealth and shadow abilities of the Abyssal Clan couldn't conceal them anymore!

After all, there was still a difference in appearance between the Abyssal Clan and the human race.

Amidst the overcrowding, even if they hid within the shadows, they were still squeezed out.

With no other choice, seeing the formidable approach of the Jing Nation's army, the chief of the Abyssal Clan had to step forward, questioning Mu Yuyan with a helpless expression.

Behind him stood several elders of the Abyssal Clan, their expressions grim and sullen.

After all, being besieged was not a situation that anyone would be happy about.

Mu Yuyan, today adorned in a moon-white battle robe with a bright yellow five-clawed golden dragon coiled in relief, looked gallant and handsome.

"Chief of the Abyssal Clan, I am here with only one request: to subjugate your Abyssal Clan... Of course, your days of straddling the fence have been long, and being neighbors to our Jing Nation's territory, your neutrality has left me uneasy!"

Her tone was firm and direct, cutting to the chase.

Instantly, the entire Abyssal Clan was in an uproar!

"Humph! Your Majesty Mu Yuyan, although your Jing Nation is powerful, we, the Abyssal Clan, are not spineless. We can't submit to you!"

Before the chief of the Abyssal Clan could speak, one of the elders retorted. They all had flushed faces, clearly provoked by Mu Yuyan's words.

Mu Yuyan chuckled coldly, "Is that so? Then let me try first to see if your Abyssal Clan is truly worthy of Master Gu's attention!"

Being a part of the Jing Nation for many years, Mu Yuyan didn't rely solely on her beauty.

She naturally understood that subjugating a race was no easy task.

The first step was to impress them through force.

Even if Gu Lan were to come, she'd probably use the same method...

The army was merely there to prevent their escape.

They wouldn't go all out, as they only aimed to subjugate the Abyssal Clan, not annihilate them.

Mu Yuyan raised the Sunset Sword in her hand, and instantly, the golden sword qi transformed into a brilliant array, piercing through many elders of the Abyssal Clan.

With just one person wielding a sword, she exuded the aura of an army!

Even before her arrival, the sharp sword aura had already made the faces of the Abyssal Clan members ache.

"Is this the Sword Immortal?"

The faces of the Abyssal Clan elders changed, but they were not afraid. On the contrary, they met her head-on!

"Shadow Concealment!"

They activated the innate skill of the Abyssal Clan and quickly merged into the surrounding shadows, disappearing from sight.

However, Mu Yuyan remained calm.

Her phoenix-like eyes focused, and with a slash of her long sword toward the shadow, an invisible sword aura struck out!

"Swoosh!"

A miserable cry echoed along with the sound of armor tearing apart.

While the Abyssal Clan could blend into the shadows and move within them, it didn't mean they were invincible.

Mu Yuyan's seemingly casual sword strike had already been seen through their movements within the shadows, allowing her to achieve success with a single stroke. Explore new worlds at empire

"Swoosh!"

The people of the Abyssal Clan also retaliated, with several shadow whips striking Mu Yuyan from various angles.

However, she moved gracefully like a swallow, effortlessly evading every attack.

Soon, the number of dark shadow whips from the Abyssal Clan increased, almost completely sealing off the entire space.

Mu Yuyan furrowed her brow.

These people of the Abyssal Clan indeed had some skills, especially with their chief, who was also at the Immortal cultivation level.

With him leading, subjugating the Abyssal Clan would require some effort...

The chief, along with several other elders, combined their strength, displaying a powerful combination technique.

Being of the same lineage and practicing the same techniques, they naturally blended together, unleashing a strength far beyond the ordinary.

"Break!"

Mu Yuyan uttered a low shout.

Immediately, a golden dragon accompanied her sword movements, slashing away all the incoming shadow whips between her and the Abyssal Clan.

"Go!"

She shouted again, and the long sword struck towards the densest shadow.

"Boom!"

Countless shadows attempted to clash with the golden dragon but were all repelled.

"Ah!"

The chief of the Abyssal Clan and the elders were all blasted out from the shadows by Mu Yuyan's strike.

Mu Yuyan's lips curled into a smile as she thought to herself, "It's all thanks to Mr. Gu's diligent training these days, practicing day and night together, that my cultivation has progressed so rapidly."

Then her expression turned cold, regaining the dignity of a sovereign, "How about it? Willing to submit to me?"

Several Abyssal Clan elders were red-faced, unable to catch their breath.

Speaking would only worsen their injuries; every word spoken would drain their energy, worsening their condition.

Only the chief of the Abyssal Clan was slightly better off, though his face was pale.

After all, he was also an Immortal cultivator, albeit only at the early stage.

Compared to Mu Yuyan's strength, he hadn't suffered too severe injuries.

"We, the Abyssal Clan, have always been neutral and have good relations with various countries. Mu Yuyan of the Jing Nation, by acting against a neutral force like us, aren't you afraid of causing public outrage?"

The chief of the Abyssal Clan knew Mu Yuyan's intentions weren't good, but he still attempted to use righteousness to suppress her.

Unfortunately, he miscalculated. If it were for other matters, Mu Yuyan might indeed have hesitated to provoke public outrage.

However, when it came to Gu Lan, Mr. Gu, it was a different story.

"Are you, a race that changes sides for money and can switch allegiances at any time, worthy of being called neutral? Heh... You don't need to think you can intimidate me. Since I can openly deploy troops, the Jing Nation naturally isn't afraid of your retaliation."

She smiled and then used a mix of coercion and persuasion, "However, Chief, why must you be so rigid in opposing? The Jing Nation is also considered a major power in the vicinity. Joining us wouldn't disadvantage your Abyssal Clan!"

"Although your Abyssal Clan possesses extraordinary talents, if it weren't for my husband's regard, I wouldn't necessarily have to subjugate you."

Mu Yuyan's husband, when did Mu Yuyan of the Jing Nation acquire a husband?

The chief of the Abyssal Clan felt puzzled, his expression fluctuating. He asked, "May I know who Your Majesty's husband is?"

Hearing his question, Mu Yuyan revealed a proud smile and said coldly, "My husband is the sole Consecrator of the Tianji Pavilion. How about it? Following him, wouldn't your future be much brighter than hiding in the Dark Ridge?"

The chief of the Abyssal Clan's face shook!

He hadn't expected it to be that person!

Although he hadn't heard of Mu Yuyan having a husband, the name of the Consecrator of the Tianji Pavilion had long been known throughout the continent!

"If it's really him, then please give us some time to discuss, Your Majesty."

"Fine!"

Mu Yuyan's smile deepened.

The more respect they showed to Gu Lan, the happier she felt. Now, even the Abyssal Clan seemed more agreeable to her.

After a while, the chief of the Abyssal Clan stepped forward from among the elders once again and said, "Thanks to Your Majesty and the esteemed Consecrator's regard, in the future, we, the Abyssal Clan, will be loyal to the Jing Nation and the esteemed Consecrator!"

"In the days to come, the Abyssal Clan will move into the Jing Nation Nation, and I ask Your Majesty to allow us to select a settlement within the Jing Nation."

"Granted!"

Mu Yuyan agreed with a smile. Moving into the Jing Nation would undoubtedly give her better control!

She hadn't expected the Abyssal Clan to take the initiative.

It was probably due to her husband, Mr. Gu's reputation...