My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Gu Lan's voice was cold and filled with intense killing intent.

However, despite his words, Wan Hun showed no sign of moving.

"You agreed to my terms, but agreeing and acting are two different matters."

"I will give you what you want once I leave this place."

Wan Hun wasn't a fool; he hadn't yet left the Land of Ruin.

If he handed over the item to Gu Lan now, and Gu Lan changed his mind at the last moment, Wan Hun wouldn't be able to stop him.

He knew very well that the gap between him and Gu Lan was vast.

Without the Great Path qi, Gu Lan wouldn't be his opponent.

But with the Great Path qi on his side, Wan Hun was helpless against him.

Gu Lan didn't have many options at this moment, so he had no choice but to agree to Wan Hun's terms.

If it had been someone else, Gu Lan would never have let them get away with it.

But since this matter involved Mu Yuyan's life and death, he couldn't afford to wait.

Gu Lan stepped forward and swiftly picked Mu Yuyan up from the ground.

Without hesitation, Gu Lan turned into a blur and disappeared.

Though Gu Lan didn't speak, Wan Hun was astute enough to follow him closely.

With Gu Lan leading the way, nothing hindered their path.

Even the energy that had once controlled him was nowhere to be felt now.

---

In the dark void, Xuan Feng wore a meaningful smile as he gazed into the distance.

However, when he clearly saw who was coming out, his expression immediately darkened.

A killing intent flowed through his eyes, and his true qi involuntarily surged.

"To think he brought that person out as well."

He was shocked, never having expected Gu Lan to act this way.

With Gu Lan's power guiding him, they soon arrived at the entrance of the Land of Ruin.

Just one more step, and they would be able to leave.

Looking at the dark energy ahead, Wan Hun's face showed excitement.

"It's been over ten thousand years, and I've never been able to leave this place."

Each time he tried to approach, the Great Path qi had blocked his way.

But now, it was different, thanks to Gu Lan's presence.

Gu Lan wielded the Great Path qi, and as long as he didn't take action, Wan Hun wouldn't be affected.

Seeing the expression on Wan Hun's face, Gu Lan revealed his full aura.

He gripped the Hongmeng Sword tightly in his hand and struck with a single, effortless blow.

A sharp screech of the sword echoed through the air, and the space in front of them was split in two.

Gu Lan didn't hesitate and calmly stepped forward.

Wan Hun paused for a moment, then cautiously raised his foot.

This time, no force blocked him, and he made it through without issue.

The moment he crossed the dark energy, a smile of excitement spread across Wan Hun's face.

"I'm finally out!"

As he rejoiced, Gu Lan's gaze turned serious, locking onto him.

"You're out. Now, give me what you promised."

Killing intent flickered in Gu Lan's eyes, and the Hongmeng Sword quivered in his hand.

If it weren't for Mu Yuyan, he wouldn't have tolerated this situation for so long.

Daring to negotiate with him, Wan Hun had already come close to death countless times.

Seeing the murderous look in Gu Lan's eyes, Wan Hun chuckled faintly.

With a casual wave, Mu Yuyan's soul appeared and immediately entered her body.

Wan Hun's energy stirred, and dense soul power surged from his hand, enveloping Mu Yuyan.

Under his influence, Mu Yuyan's aura gradually stabilized.

After a long while, Mu Yuyan's power was mostly restored, and Wan Hun finally released his hold.

"I've kept my promise. I'm leaving now."

Now that he had made it this far, Wan Hun wasn't worried about Gu Lan going back on his word.

Even if he couldn't defeat Gu Lan, Wan Hun was confident he could escape.

Seeing Mu Yuyan's aura finally stabilize, Gu Lan relaxed his mind.

However, his expression remained unchanged.

Without even looking at Wan Hun, he spoke coldly.

"Leave this place, and don't let me see you again. Otherwise, you will die."

Since Gu Lan had already agreed, he wouldn't go back on his word now.

But if they crossed paths again, he would show no mercy.

Wan Hun nodded and turned to leave.

Though he had never been to the Immortal Realm, Wan Hun knew a lot about it from the fallen experts.

He wasn't worried about any trouble there.

His speed was quick, and soon, he disappeared without a trace.

Wan Hun had no other thoughts—he simply feared Gu Lan would change his mind.

After moving several thousand feet away, Wan Hun stopped.

Once he confirmed that Gu Lan wasn't following him, he finally let out a sigh of relief.

The excitement on his face was barely contained, and his aura burst forth.

"Sealed for ten thousand years... finally, I'm free."

Wan Hun sighed deeply and, without hesitation, vanished into the void.

Now, he could do whatever he pleased.

As for Gu Lan and his enemies, he couldn't care less.

This wasn't his problem, and it wouldn't affect him.

His thoughts were simple—he would stay out of it, since it had nothing to do with him.

The more enemies one made, the more trouble would follow.

After leaving the Land of Ruin, he had no more interest in these matters.

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Above the void, Gu Lan watched as Mu Yuyan's strength slowly returned.

He raised his hand, sending a stream of true qi to envelop Mu Yuyan.

With this boost, her recovery sped up significantly.

But Gu Lan didn't withdraw his power. He turned around, his gaze already set thousands of feet away.

"Have you been watching all this time? Aren't you planning to show yourself?"

From the moment Gu Lan stepped out of the Land of Ruin, he had sensed someone was watching him from the shadows.

However, this person's presence was well hidden, and Gu Lan hadn't been able to pinpoint who it was.

As Gu Lan spoke, Xuan Feng emerged from the distance.

A knowing smile appeared on his face, and his aura fully manifested.

"Didn't expect it, did you? Your speed is quite impressive, I'm really surprised."

"Enough with the small talk. I'm not interested in your nonsense. What brings you here?"

Gu Lan wasn't interested in any other matters and didn't want to waste time chatting with Xuan Feng.

Under Gu Lan's questioning, Xuan Feng smiled and spoke.

"Master Gu, surely you don't mean to speak like that? I've helped you solve a big problem."

"If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have progressed so smoothly."

What Xuan Feng said was true—he had driven the Evil God away.

But Gu Lan didn't care about that and wasn't interested in his words.

"So, what you're saying is, I should thank you?"

Gu Lan's words made Xuan Feng pause for a moment, then he nodded thoughtfully.

"Well, there's no need for that."

Xuan Feng responded, but Gu Lan just snorted and had no intention of continuing the conversation.

"Since it's unnecessary, I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, Gu Lan turned his attention back to Mu Yuyan.

Under his gaze, Mu Yuyan was slowly waking up.

Her expression was confused as she looked around.

Mu Yuyan didn't remember what had happened; she only recalled being injured by Chi Yang.

But before she could speak, Gu Lan cut in, his voice calm but firm.

"Let's leave here first. I'll explain everything to you later."