My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Gu Lan's senses were razor-sharp. He dared not make any reckless moves, so he advanced quietly.

Before long, he arrived outside Jing Nation's Imperial Palace.

The night was deep, and few people were around to notice his presence.

Chi Yang's gaze swept coldly over the surroundings. In mere moments, he had locked onto his targets—Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu.

"I'll start with you two."

His expression darkened as flames gathered in his palm.

However, he did not unleash his full strength just yet.

His goal was simple—to lure them out.

As expected, Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu instantly sensed the threat and opened their eyes.

Their expressions turned grim as they immediately stepped forward.

Chi Yang turned into a phantom and vanished, and the two siblings immediately pursued him.

They were incredibly fast, covering a distance of ten thousand feet in an instant.

At first, they thought they could catch up to Chi Yang.

But soon, they realized something was off.

Suspended in the dim void, they could no longer sense Chi Yang's aura.

Just as they hesitated, an icy voice rang out.

"You two really dared to follow me out here."

The chilling voice made their hearts tighten, and they immediately turned around.

"Who are you to trespass in Jing Nation?"

"Listen well—these will be the last words you ever hear."

"I am Mo Xuan, Young Lord of the Wizard Clan… and your executioner."

Chi Yang wasted no time. Flames surged in his hands as he turned into a shadow, attacking instantly.

Lin Tan'er and Lin Lu barely had time to react before they were sent flying a hundred feet back by a single palm strike.

"Pfft!"

They spat blood, their faces turning pale.

When they looked up again, their eyes burned with killing intent.

Exchanging a glance, they activated their Twin Sword Formation.

With a single step, they unleashed ten thousand sword lights.

But their cultivation level was far beneath Chi Yang's.

Even though they mustered their full power, their attacks posed no threat to him.

Chi Yang sneered at their feeble resistance.

With a casual wave of his hand, their incoming sword attacks shattered into nothingness.

A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. In a flash, he appeared behind Lin Lu.

His sword trembled—and in the next moment, he drove it straight through Lin Lu's body.

Lin Lu's body froze, his aura instantly fading.

But he refused to give up.

Clenching his teeth, he swung his sword in one final desperate strike.

However, in doing so, he completely drained his strength.

He knew they were no match for their enemy.

So he did the only thing he could—buy time for Lin Tan'er to escape.

"Go! Now!"

Using the last of his strength, he held onto Chi Yang with all he had.

But his resistance was laughably weak in Chi Yang's eyes.

With a cold glare, Chi Yang seized him by the throat.

With a slight exertion of force, Lin Lu's life came to an end.

His lifeless body was tossed aside.

Chi Yang turned his gaze toward Lin Tan'er, his eyes filled with cold amusement.

But Lin Tan'er did not hesitate. She turned and fled.

She knew that staying would only mean death.

Yet she was still too slow.

Chi Yang raised his palm, unleashing a devastating strike.

Boom!

The attack struck Lin Tan'er squarely, sending her hurtling through the air.

She coughed up blood, her protective energy shattered.

Yet she did not stop—she forced herself to keep running.

Only by escaping could she survive.

Chi Yang started to chase after her, but hesitated when he saw her nearing the Imperial Palace.

He couldn't afford to risk exposure.

"Damn it… She got away."

Though frustrated, he had no choice but to retreat.

With a flicker, he disappeared into the darkness.

—

Inside the Grand Hall…

Gu Lan had been meditating when he suddenly sensed Lin Tan'er's presence.

The moment he opened his eyes, she collapsed before him.

"My Lord…"

She barely managed to utter the words before fainting, her breath weak.

Gu Lan rushed forward, his true energy surging to protect her heart meridians.

With his power stabilizing her condition, Lin Tan'er's aura gradually recovered.

However, her injuries remained severe.

A golden light flickered in Gu Lan's palm.

In the next instant, Ding True Man appeared before him.

Upon seeing Lin Tan'er's grievous state, Ding True Man froze in shock.

"Master, this…!"

Before he could finish, Gu Lan interrupted.

"Stay here. I'm going out."

Lin Tan'er had barely escaped with her life.

But what of Lin Lu?

Gu Lan's heart sank as he rushed into the void.

The moment he arrived, the thick scent of blood filled his nose.

A deep sense of unease gripped him.

Quickening his pace, he finally saw it—

A lifeless corpse.

Lin Lu…

If even a trace of life remained, Gu Lan could have saved him.

But it was too late.

No matter how great his power, he could not bring back the dead.

His fingers clenched around the Twin Swords, now tainted with Lin Lu's dried blood.

"I will avenge you."

With that, he summoned flames to cremate the body, ensuring Lin Lu's soul could rest in peace.

As the flames roared, blood energy surged from Gu Lan's body.

A crimson light burst into the sky, shaking the heavens.

"Whoever did this… I will make them suffer a fate worse than death!"

His furious roar echoed across the world, distorting the very sky itself.

Ten thousand feet away…

Chi Yang smirked as he sensed the surge of power.

"To be so enraged… That one must have meant a lot to you."

But he had no intention of lingering.

He had already achieved his goal.

What happened next was no longer his concern.

With that thought, he disappeared into the night.

—

The sky gradually returned to normal.

Gu Lan stood motionless, his expression dark.

Before long, Ding True Man arrived, having been drawn by the overwhelming aura.

Though he hadn't seen Lin Lu's corpse, the Twin Swords in Gu Lan's hands told him everything.

"…Master, my condolences."

There was nothing else he could say.

Gu Lan did not respond.

Descending from the sky, he returned to the Grand Hall.

His true energy surged without restraint.

Lin Lu was gone.

He would not allow Lin Tan'er to share the same fate.

Ding True Man remained silent, not daring to speak.

He had wanted to help, but his power was not like Gu Lan's.

If he had acted rashly, he would have only made things worse.

After what felt like an eternity, Gu Lan finally suppressed his aura.

At last, Lin Tan'er awoke.

The moment she opened her eyes, she attempted to leave.

But before she could take a step, Gu Lan raised a hand to stop her.

He said nothing—he only shook his head.

The outcome was already clear.

There was no need for her to go.

"…Can I see him one last time?"

Her voice trembled.

Gu Lan understood their deep bond.

But he did not answer.

And in that silence, she already knew the truth.

"…Thank you, my lord, for saving me."