My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Qin Huangmo felt on the verge of tears as he looked at the massive Fierce Beast before him. He couldn't believe that as an onlooker, he had ended up in the midst of a battlefield. Just moments ago, he had been enjoying wine and snacks, laughing away, but suddenly the Nine-Winged Dragon had broken through space and landed right on top of the mountain where he and Gu Lan were drinking.

He stood there in shock, not calm but paralyzed with fear. At that moment, he had completely forgotten about Gu Lan, who was supposed to be a newly ascended Divine Realm expert.

"Don't panic!" Gu Lan reassured him with a light pat on his shoulder.

The nonchalant comfort only made Qin Huangmo more anxious. Sensing his fear, the massive head of the Nine-Winged Dragon turned slightly, its crimson eyes locking onto the two of them.

"It's over!" Qin Huangmo despaired. "I'll never see my Honey again! There will be no chance to confess all my secrets—like hiding money under the bed and not telling her about sneaking a peek at my sister-in-law..."

Qin Huangmo was overwhelmed with panic and sorrow. He wasn't ready to die! He still had so much to say to his Honey!

"Brother Qin, I didn't expect you to be this kind of person!" Gu Lan chuckled. "Don't worry, when I see your wife later, I'll be sure to tell her everything you said today."

Gu Lan chuckled lightly. However, Qin Huangmo couldn't bring himself to laugh.

In the air, the Nine-Winged Dragon had already lowered its massive head. Its crimson eyes focused intently on Gu Lan before it opened its enormous mouth and let out a deafening roar.

The soundwaves from the close-range dragon's roar rattled Qin Huangmo's mind, leaving him in a daze. He forgot how to think, forgot his fear, and all he could see was the image of his beloved. Sorrow filled his heart, and tears streamed uncontrollably down his cheeks.

He didn't want to die!

"Alas! I told you it's just a minor situation. Why are you crying? This will make it hard for me to keep your secrets from your wife later."

Gu Lan sighed and took a step forward. Instantly, all the Nine-Winged Dragon's intimidating presence was halted.

The world fell silent in that moment. A single person and a dragon stared each other down, one with crimson eyes and the other with black.

"That person... seems to be Realm Ruler from Lanyan Royal School!" someone murmured. "Yes, that's Realm Ruler Gu Lan. I've seen him before!"

"On that day, he summoned two Fierce Beasts and a Gun God. Is he planning to use that trick again?"

All eyes were focused on Gu Lan and the Nine-Winged Dragon.

Although they didn't believe Gu Lan could defeat the Nine-Winged Dragon, they were confident that as long as he used that summoning technique from the other day, he could at least hold off the dragon. By then, the Divine Realm experts from various factions would arrive, and they would surely be able to subdue the Nine-Winged Dragon.

What they didn't expect was that the standoff between one man and one dragon lasted far longer than anticipated.

As an ancient dragon of the wilds, the Nine-Winged Dragon was also quite surprised. It sensed a familiar aura from a mere human ant, and although the energy surrounding the human wasn't as thick, its purity was not inferior to its own.

Could this human ant also be of the dragon lineage?

How could a mere ant transform into a dragon?

The Nine-Winged Dragon recalled the days it was driven out by the ancient dragon clan, and then suppressed for countless years by human ants in the secret realm. Suddenly, a surge of uncontrollable fury welled up within it.

With a sudden roar, it opened its massive maw and swallowed Gu Lan whole.

A gust of foul wind swept through, leaving Qin Huangmo dumbfounded as he stared at the now empty mountaintop.

"Brother Gu was eaten?" he mumbled in confusion. "It can't be!"

"Wasn't Realm Ruler Gu Lan supposed to be an expert? How did he get swallowed in one go? Did he just stand there stunned?"

The spectators were stunned by the scene. Gu Lan had indeed been swallowed by the Nine-Winged Dragon.

"That was the Nine-Winged Dragon's innate divine ability, the Swallowing of Heaven and Earth. Once swallowed, one is trapped in a miniature world, far more difficult to break out of than a small realm."

"Only by comprehending Rule Power and harnessing the power of a Rule might one have a chance to escape."

"What a pity. Realm Ruler Gu Lan was a rare talent, yet he met his end in such a manner."

Other Divine Realm elders discussed the matter with a semblance of regret, but their eyes betrayed a hint of satisfaction. With Gu Lan's unexpected fall, there was no one to participate in the Realm Ruler battle, casting doubt on Lanyan Royal School's chances of winning the Great Competition of All Clans.

"It's impossible!" Lanyan Royal School's disciples were anxious. Even Xiao Yan and Chen Fan, who trusted Gu Lan implicitly, were filled with worry.

Among the crowd, only one person remained calm, with a hint of a cold smile.

"Don't panic!"

"These are all small matters!"

"With Master's divine abilities, does the mere Nine-Winged Dragon really think it can swallow him? Such wishful thinking!"

Chen Feng's voice resonated throughout the area.

All the disciples of the Lanyan Academy turned to him, eyes wide with surprise. They hadn't expected Chen Feng to have such unwavering faith in their dean.

After hearing Chen Feng's words, the disciples felt a glimmer of reason. The Nine-Winged Dragon had devoured their dean, but it hadn't moved since then. Things might not be as straightforward as they seemed.

"Ah!"

"Spit out Brother Gu, or I'll kill you!"

At that moment, Qin Huangmo, regaining his senses, suddenly drew his own life-bound sword. Without hesitation, he charged at the head of the Nine-Winged Dragon.

Clang! Clang! Clang!

A series of metallic clashing sounds rang out, accompanied by sparks flying.

Qin Huangmo's attacks were already considered top-tier among Saint Stage cultivators, yet he couldn't even break through the Nine-Winged Dragon's defenses.

Nevertheless, he showed no signs of giving up, pouring all his energy into the assault.

A mere Saint Stage cultivator daring to attack a ferocious beast comparable to the divine realm left everyone dumbfounded.

What shocked them even more was that the Nine-Winged Dragon didn't react at all.

At this moment, everyone sensed something was off.

The Fire Clan's divine realm elder, who had been sent flying by the Sigil of Mountain and River, also returned, blood still staining the corners of his mouth, looking extremely disheveled.

He watched the scene of a Saint-level cultivator hacking at the Nine-Winged Dragon, an odd expression crossing his face.

What had happened to the once-mighty Nine-Winged Dragon? Why had it suddenly fallen silent?

What on earth occurred in between? Who could tell him?