My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Seeing the situation, the Fire Clan elder's expression grew serious. Gu Lan's strength exceeded his expectations. In terms of combat prowess, he was even weaker than the Thunder Clan elder. Facing Gu Lan alone, he felt he had no chance of winning.

With a cold smile, he waved his hand and ignited a flame flag. "Friends, it's time for you to act!"

The flame flag unfurled, and immediately, over ten Realm Rulers gathered behind the Fire Clan elder. These Realm Rulers were mostly allies or affiliated with the Fire Clan.

Outside the ancient battlefield, the Thunder Clan elder watched with frustration as his face turned green. He realized he had been outwitted by the Fire Clan's scheming elder once again.

With such a formidable backup, each member being a powerful figure in their own right, the Fire Clan elder regained his confidence. "Now that you have revealed all your cards, what will you use to fight us? How many more sword strikes can you unleash? How many more times can your battle armor withstand?"

Holding the flame flag, the Fire Clan elder exuded a dominating aura. "Young man, you should know your place! Lanyan Royal School indeed has some potential, but it should not meddle with things that don't belong to it!"

"At this moment, if you choose to withdraw from the Realm Ruler battle and surrender half your points, I can personally ensure that Fire Clan will let go of past grievances with Lanyan Royal School."

"But if you insist on continuing, don't blame us for using our numbers to overwhelm you!"

As his words echoed, the Fire Clan elder's aura surged, pressing towards Gu Lan. The remaining Realm Rulers behind him also channeled their combined energy, creating immense pressure on Gu Lan.

Despite the crushing aura from so many opponents, Gu Lan merely waved his sleeve, and the overwhelming force dissipated without even lifting his clothes. The idea that numbers alone could secure victory was naive. With his power, he could unleash as many sword strikes as needed; the real challenge was whether his opponents could handle them.

As for the battle armor, his stock of emperor-tier weapons was more than sufficient.

Gu Lan had no intention of engaging in idle talk. Just as he prepared to act, a figure suddenly appeared beside him.

"Mr. Gu, I'm here to assist you!"

The Beast Clan elder arrived in front of Gu Lan, wielding a golden greatsword with an imposing presence.

Without wasting words, the Beast Clan elder immediately swung his sword, sending a blade of light towards the Fire Clan elder and his allies.

"This old fool! Trying to ruin my plans again!"

"Friends, let's move and seize Lanyan Royal School's points! The rewards from the Great Competition of All Clans will be shared among us!"

The Fire Clan elder, enraged, ordered the Realm Rulers to engage in battle. As they started, several more figures appeared around Gu Lan.

"Mr. Gu, I've come to assist you!"

"And me too!"

These newcomers included those who had previously shown goodwill towards Lanyan Royal School and some whom Gu Lan had never met before.

What's going on? Gu Lan was somewhat confused but didn't reject their help. At this moment, he could only use his Imperial Realm peak cultivation, and dealing with over ten opponents of the same rank would require significant effort. Assistance would make things easier.

The battle ignited swiftly, with various domain powers surging and numerous divine abilities clashing, causing the onlookers outside the ancient battlefield to be exhilarated. They had imagined how spectacular a battle among Imperial Realm peak cultivators could be, but witnessing it firsthand was far beyond their expectations, both in terms of intensity and horror.

The ancient battlefield, hardened by millennia of warfare, saw even ordinary emperor-tier weapons leave significant marks. The recent clash had already damaged several tens of yards of the battlefield.

Each Realm Ruler's display of Imperial Realm peak power was extraordinary, with each strike capable of moving mountains and filling seas. Yet, the most eye-catching was Gu Lan.

Surrounded by a Time-Space Domain, Gu Lan wielded the simplest true qi long sword. Each swing could break through an opponent's defense, forcing them to defend with Divine Realm strength, or risk losing their lives.

"How terrifying!"

"Gu Lan Realm Ruler's strike against the Thunder Clan elder wasn't a divine skill at all, but a simple, effortless strike!"

"Today, I've finally witnessed what 'one sword breaking myriad techniques' truly looks like. When I break through to Imperial Realm, I will definitely focus on swordsmanship!"

Many young cultivators developed strong admiration for Gu Lan, eager to join Lanyan Royal School. The disciples of Lanyan Royal School were also filled with pride, standing tall with a sense of honor and satisfaction.

Among them, Chen Feng stood out.

"As sword cultivators, we must be like this!"

"I've gained insight!"

Chen Feng practiced while watching the battle, his Sword Intent erupting strongly, entering a state of enlightenment. This scene made many envious. Such destiny was truly enviable.

"No!"

In the ancient battlefield, facing Gu Lan's sword qi storm, the Fire Clan elder struggled. Even his emperor-tier defensive artifacts were damaged. Ultimately, unable to resist any longer and seeing his foundational path at risk, he activated his Divine Realm strength.

A Divine Realm Supreme-level fire shield appeared in front of him.

"I will destroy you!"

He roared, preparing to use Divine Realm power to continue battling Gu Lan.

But before he could act, a golden light fell in front of him. The God's Reign Sect's treasured artifact, the Golden Scaled Blade, was thrust into the ancient battlefield.

"Fire Clan, you've overstepped!"

At the same time, the voice of the God's Reign Sect's sect master echoed across the battlefield.

Feeling the imposing aura from the Golden Scaled Blade, the Fire Clan elder regained his composure. He glanced at Gu Lan, the sect master of God's Reign Sect, and the judges of the Great Competition of All Clans outside the battlefield. With a cold snort, he retreated from the ancient battlefield in a disheveled manner.

With the Fire Clan elder's withdrawal, the remaining Realm Rulers were easily defeated, and Gu Lan gathered most of the points from eliminated Realm Rulers. He bowed to the Beast Clan elder and other Realm Rulers in thanks.

The remaining battles were less intense. The remaining nine Fierce Beasts were defeated by various Realm Rulers, allowing some to display their abilities. Most of the Fierce Beasts were captured by the seven great Houses and the twelve divine temples.

Having already secured points from a Fierce Beast and the Thunder Clan and Fire Clan, Gu Lan was firmly in first place. There was no need for him to interfere further.

At this point, everyone recognized Gu Lan's strength, and no one dared provoke him.