My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Chapter 218 The Ancient Demon

"What's going on here?"

"There's actually a Saint appearing in the Jing Nation Dynasty!"

"With such a powerful advancement, the rise of the Jing Nation is certain!"

"I think it's necessary for us to establish good relations with the Jing Nation and strengthen our ties!"

"Uh, Leader, didn't we just offer tributes not long ago?"

"That was to curry favor with that mysterious Attendant of the Tianji Pavilion. This time, it's a direct breakthrough by the Empress. Can it be the same, you blockhead!"

"Quickly send envoys with gifts to the capital of the Jing Nation Dynasty to offer congratulations!"

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Near the capital city of Jing, various dynasties and powers were greatly shaken and began sending envoys to the capital city of Jing.

At the Tianji Pavilion, Daoist Yuanlong, dressed in Taoist robes, stroked his beard gently, gazing towards the direction of the palace with a pleased expression. The thick aura of fortune in the Jing Nation was greatly beneficial to Zhe Liang, and he knew very well that his wife was none other than the Empress!

Given his limited lifespan, this connection was extremely wise!

Outside the capital city of Jing, a mysterious woman in a black robe suddenly lifted her head. She was the same woman whose projection had been shattered by Gu Lan in the examination hall, and she had been repairing her injuries outside the city.

With Mu Yuyan's breakthrough into the Saint realm, the fortune of the Jing Nation was flourishing. Whenever there was a change in dynasty, the fortune of the world would undergo a significant transformation.

Feeling somewhat anxious, she knew that time was of the essence.

"I must find that person as soon as possible..."

"This matter cannot be delayed any longer."

Furrowing her brows slightly, the beautiful face of the woman was filled with worry.

After pondering for a moment, she stood up. The face that appeared in her mind was none other than the Chiyang Saint Sovereign Sovereign, who resided in the ancient bronze coffin within Gu Lan's system space!

But now, finding him was proving to be extremely difficult.

She had previously tested Gu Lan's strength and knew she was no match for him. This matter required careful consideration.

"There are not many people with a lifespan of a thousand years left on this continent. There are only a few of us left, and those with similar goals to mine..."

"Perhaps, I can only rely on that person to handle this!"

The woman's eyes flickered, and she slid a jade token out of her sleeve.

If Gu Lan were present, he would recognize that the jade token was exactly the same as the ancient cave token brought by Li Xiong!

Having spent a long time in this world, the woman had a better understanding of the continent than anyone else.

In the ancient cave of the Melted Plain, there were not only treasures and miraculous medicines, but also an ancient demon that no one knew about!

This ancient demon had once been one of her allies

It possessed immense power, but due to certain reasons, its lifespan had been greatly depleted, and it had little time left.

Currently, it was recuperating within the ancient cave, relying on the abundant spiritual energy within to sustain its life force.

Normally, it would not awaken, sleeping underground to slow the depletion of its lifespan.

But now, it was imperative for her to find the Chiyang Saint Sovereign Sovereign!

With her target determined, the woman's expression turned cold. She swept her hand in front of her, and a black mist appeared.

When the mist dissipated, the woman's figure disappeared without a trace, as if she had never been there.

The Empress of the Jing Nation broke through to the Saint realm, achieving boundless power. Gu Lan rushed back to the palace at the first opportunity. Mu Yuyan was still in a daze in the Hall of Nurturing Harmony, finding it hard to believe her recent breakthrough.

"Congratulations, my lady, on breaking through once again!" Gu Lan entered the Hall of Nurturing Harmony, smiling as he spoke.

The Empress, with her cold and proud demeanor, immediately softened into tenderness at the sight of Gu Lan. She approached him with excitement, taking his hand and saying, "I don't know what happened. I actually broke through to the Saint realm..."

"It must be due to my lady's tireless efforts day and night!" Gu Lan responded.

Mu Yuyan blushed shyly, rolling her eyes. "I feel a stronger power, and the fortune of the Jing Nation is now comparable to when the dynasty was first established!"

Mu Yuyan was very happy; revitalizing the dynasty had always been her aspiration. Over the years, she had worked diligently, cutting down corrupt officials, defeating enemies, blocking demons, and even returning victorious from battles with celestial palaces. All for the sake of ensuring the stability and prosperity of the Jing Nation's citizens.

Now that the fortune of the country had returned, Mu Yuyan couldn't contain her excitement.

"It is my lady's dedication to the country and the people that has brought this fortune." Gu Lan hugged Mu Yuyan's slender waist, smiling.

Mu Yuyan's face turned crimson, biting her lip as she whispered, "Stop it. This is the Hall of Nurturing Harmony. You can't be so bold here..."

"We've done it before. My lady, don't be so reserved." Gu Lan chuckled and, with a half-push and half-pull, led the Empress behind a folding screen.

A melodious tune filled the air, stirring emotions. It must be said that the Chaos-Origin Fruit was truly effective, allowing the Empress to maintain her figure and beauty without any adverse effects, and even enabling the child in her womb to withstand the challenges of the world from a young age...

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Outside the palace gates, Liu Yexi stood guard. She had just come to report some news to the Empress when the strange phenomenon appeared in the Hall of Nurturing Harmony, shocking everyone. She paused, acting as a gatekeeper, driving away anyone who approached too closely, not wanting to disturb the tender moments between the Empress and the Prince of Jingyang.

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Half a month later, the results of the imperial examination were announced. There was no suspense; Gu Lan had set his own questions in the written examination and easily secured the first place. Soon after was the palace examination, where he naturally also ranked first. The Empress asked a few questions symbolically before declaring Gu Lan the top scholar of the Spring Exam!

The courtiers congratulated him with reverent voices, clapping until their hands turned red, showing their admiration as if they were seeing their own father!

Everyone in the court knew that the Empress favored the Prince of Jingyang, and the examination questions were all tailored to him. With the Empress's pregnancy now evident, what could the couple possibly have to discuss during the palace examination? And even if they did have something to discuss, it was not something they could listen to!

The courtiers were not surprised by this and simply offered their congratulations.

With everyone's enthusiastic support, Gu Lan gracefully accepted the title of top scholar and stepped down from the stage.

With this matter settled, Gu Lan returned to his ordinary life. The Empress had just broken through to the Saint realm, and every day she pulled Gu Lan to experience the joy of leveling up. If it weren't for Liu Yexi's reminder, Mu Yuyan would have forgotten about the matters in the court altogether.

At this moment, in the Melted Plain, an ancient cave.

In the boundless northern region, there was a place called the Land of Melted Plain. It was perpetually hot, with the ground melting into flowing lakes resembling mud marshes. Besides the high temperature, there was also a poisonous mist emanating from it, making it almost impossible for birds to pass.

At this moment, a figure in black robes was walking on the Melted Plain. The churning magma had no effect on her whatsoever.

When she arrived at a certain place, the figure in black robes stopped and lifted her hood. It turned out to be the beautiful woman who was injured to her roots after the battle with Gu Lan. She raised her exquisite face and looked ahead.

Raising her hand, a jade plaque fell into the air, instantly emitting a bright light. A portal appeared on the ground where there was nothing before. The surrounding magma seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, directly flowing away.

The woman in black robes walked down the entrance, and a halo appeared and then disappeared. The next moment, a green land appeared in front of her, with thick spiritual energy everywhere, lush vegetation flourishing.

The woman in black robes stood here and extended her hand. The originally flat ground suddenly trembled continuously. The calm environment was disrupted, and a grayish aura appeared in the cracked ground.

"Come out!" Seeing the grayish aura, the beautiful woman shouted.

With her voice, the grayish aura in front of the crack swayed, and a red light flashed.

"Who disturbs my meditation!" A fierce voice resounded, and a huge figure appeared under the crack, with a fierce face and eyes larger than houses. Although his true appearance was not revealed, it was enough to be frightening.

When that eye saw the woman in black robes, its pupil suddenly contracted. The red light receded and turned into a man who appeared alongside the gray robe.

His face was withered, his hair sparse, and he stood there like an old man at dusk. But his eyes emitted green light, looking extremely sinister. Waves of powerful fluctuations emanated from him. He was the old monster sleeping in this ancient cave!

"Master Shangguan? What's the matter? How come you have the time to come to the Melted Plain to see me in person..."

After the old man appeared, he looked at the woman in black robes and spoke respectfully. It could be seen that the woman's identity was extraordinary, at least much stronger than this ultimate old monster in the ancient cave!