My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Chapter 246 Fall of the Great Yu, Emperor Yu's Demise

"We three are emissaries sent by various realms to foster communication with the mortal realm."

"We are deeply honored to meet such distinguished individuals from the mortal realm!" The envoy from the Demon Realm smiled deferentially, adopting a humble posture.

The seemingly simple-minded envoy from the Dark Realm nodded in agreement, adding, "That sword strike earlier was magnificent! Exquisite in its execution. We have long found that inferno-wielder to be quite disagreeable!"

"The arrogance of the Celestial Realm's inhabitants is indeed excessive."

"In truth, the three of us find Guan Yan's behavior intolerable. Her demise was entirely of her own making!"

...

However, Gu Lan remained silent, his gaze fixed upon Li Xiong and Lin Lu.

Li Xiong had already recovered and, together with Lin Lu, bowed respectfully. "Your Highness, I am pleased to report that the forces of the Jing Nation have seized control of the great Emperor Yu's capital!"

"Now, our task is to eradicate any remaining resistance and pacify the populace. We await your command, Your Highness!"

In formal settings, it was customary to address Gu Lan by his official title.

Gu Lan nodded. "Go forth and attend to your duties."

"The rest is of no concern."

"Yes!"

With synchronized bows, Li Xiong and Lin Lu led their troops into the heart of the imperial capital.

Gu Lan's awe-inspiring sword strike had instilled fear in the hearts of onlookers. It was evident to discerning eyes that here, he was invincible, with no need to fear any harm befalling him.

On the other side, the envoys from the Demon Realm, Dark Realm, and Underworld exchanged glances.

Observing Gu Lan's lack of interest in engaging with them, they hesitated before approaching again.

After some deliberation, one of them spoke again, "We wonder if the esteemed individual here belongs to a higher power?"

"If there are other territories under the jurisdiction of the esteemed individual, we three will make every effort to avoid conflict... lest we disturb the peace."

Implicit in their words was a desire to avoid confrontation with Gu Lan.

No.

In truth, they wished to avoid entanglement altogether!

Their purpose in coming here was to assert dominance, to revel in their freedom. Yet now, in Gu Lan's presence, they found themselves treading carefully, unwilling to associate with him. Who would willingly stay in his company?

Furthermore...

The four emissaries were tasked with ferrying practitioners from the mortal realm, enriching various realms with talent.

However, unwittingly, they siphoned away the fortune of the mortal realm. Now, faced with Gu Lan's display of power and his swift dispatch of a formidable opponent like Guan Yan, they dared not act arrogantly, fearing to offend Gu Lan.

They sought to ascertain the faction he belonged to, to avoid exacerbating any conflicts.

Only by establishing good relations could they operate more effectively in the mortal realm.

As the envoy from the Demon Realm spoke, his smile was particularly ingratiating. Even the demon envoy, with horns protruding from his head, forced a benevolent grin, striving to convey goodwill.

But Gu Lan offered no response...

In fact, his figure gradually dissipated into thin air!

"Leaving?!"

"Damn it! I was looking forward to indulging in some blood feasts in the mortal realm this time. Doesn't his departure mean I can't even taste a morsel?"

Maintaining his façade of false cheer, the demon envoy widened his eyes, protesting.

The envoy from the Demon Realm stood up straight, smiling wryly. "Naturally, he's gone."

"I didn't expect such formidable figures in the mortal realm!"

"The Celestial Realm is indeed too arrogant. The Blissful Immortal Palace where she resided actually had conflicts with such a distinguished individual. Her demise was truly of her own making."

"..."

"Good riddance!"

"I felt so stifled just now. That formidable sword aura was simply terrifying!"

"I'm afraid even the edge of his sword could have cut me down!"

"His presence here also weighs heavily on me. Now that he's gone, I can finally relax!"

Shaking his head and stretching his arms, the demon envoy appeared relieved.

"However, we must remain cautious."

"I noticed that this esteemed individual's movements are shrouded in mystery, and his aura is impenetrable!"

"With such an enigmatic figure, we three should refrain from provoking or disturbing him!"

"I just wonder about his background. How can we avoid conflicts with his protected territory in the future? We'll inevitably be on edge!"

At these words, the silent envoy from the Underworld spoke up, his voice echoing, "Hehe, it's not so simple. We happen to have someone who knows."

With a sardonic laugh, he reached out and grabbed Emperor Yu, who had been discarded nearby.

Guan Yan's demise had left her artifact unattended, and Emperor Yu floated in the air, terrified and at the mercy of the crimson silk fragments.

Having just witnessed Gu Lan's arrival, he immediately recalled his identity!

Guan Yan had been obliterated in an instant by Gu Lan, while the three envoys stood by, speaking respectfully. In such a humble demeanor, he dared not utter a word.

Seeing Gu Lan disappear, he had intended to slip away, but he was unexpectedly caught by the envoy from the Underworld.

"What does Your Excellency intend to do?" Emperor Yu pleaded, devoid of pride. "I am the Emperor of the Great Yu, willing to offer everything to you!"

"You insignificant Emperor hold no value to us; we require your soul for a purpose!"

"Hehe!"

"Black Abyss, he's all yours."

With gleeful smiles, the three emissaries tossed Emperor Yu to the envoy from the Underworld.

The Divine Artifact: Soul Searching!

The envoy from the Underworld seized Emperor Yu by the crown of his head and immediately exerted force without waiting for him to speak.

"Agh!"

Emperor Yu emitted a muffled cry as his entire being visibly darkened.

Within his seven orifices, the aura of the underworld surged, manipulated by the envoy from the Underworld.

As Soul Searching concluded, Emperor Yu's life also dissipated.

"So that's it..."

The envoy from the Underworld opened his eyes and turned to the other two emissaries. "The distinguished individual just now is named Gu Lan, the sole worshiper of the Tianji Pavilion, the most powerful force on the continent!"

"No wonder he's so formidable," the envoy from the Demon Realm exclaimed in admiration. They had heard of the Tianji Pavilion in other realms as well.

"And he's also the King of Jing Nation and the consort of the Empress of Jing Nation."

"Jing Nation is the territory he protects."

"From now on, Jing Nation... is untouchable!"

The envoy from the Demon Realm and the envoy from the Dark Realm exchanged nods. "Indeed, we can ferry practitioners to other places!"

With a clear understanding of Gu Lan's background, the three realms found themselves at ease.

"We still need to spend a few days in the mortal realm before returning once the portals reopen."

"During this time, we must make good use of it," the envoy from the Demon Realm suggested. "Let us discuss our plans and allocate tasks for each region..."

"Yes!"

"Agreed!"

Simultaneously, the envoy from the Underworld and the envoy from the Dark Realm nodded.

With a flick of their sleeves, they transformed into streaks of light, disappearing to strategize.

Emperor Yu's desiccated corpse tumbled onto the battlefield, mingling among the heaps of bodies like tattered cloth.

What awaited him was a raging inferno that would consume his remains, dispersing them into the earth and sky!

Not even a speck would be left behind!

...

On the battlefield.

With no intervention from the Upper Realm emissaries, Lin Lu and Li Xiong swiftly stabilized the situation in the capital of the great Emperor Yu.

Lin Lu took charge of restoring order, quickly winning over the military and civilians of the city.

Most of Emperor Yu's former subjects offered no resistance.

Having risen to power through his own brutality—slaughtering his own sons, ministers, and common folk—Emperor Yu had ascended.

However, the subsequent birth of the princess of the Jing Nation triggered celestial omens that shattered the dragon of misfortune hanging over the nation!

In a bid for survival, many willingly became human sacrifices, mere tools...

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In terms of strength, when Gu Lan of the Jing Nation arrived earlier and effortlessly dispatched the envoy from the Celestial Realm with a single sword stroke, the contrast between their monarch and the worshiper of the Tianji Pavilion was as clear as day!

With mixed emotions, and under Lin Lu's directive not to disturb the populace, they only targeted the remnants of resistance, allowing them to swiftly restore order.

As news of the end of the war and the expansion of the Jing Nation's territory, annexing the Great Yu spread throughout the continent within a month, it was celebrated by all!

...

At this moment, in the tea houses and taverns of the Jing Nation, idle chatter abounded regarding the Jing Nation's annexation of the Great Yu.

Several elegantly dressed men gathered, exchanging sighs.

"Who would have thought, our Lord of Jingyang is actually the sole worshiper of the Tianji Pavilion!"

"What? Do you mean that court favorite of His Majesty? Wasn't he the one who rose to power by charming the Emperor?"

"Only a fool like you would think so... My old master always said this matter was not simple! Even commoners rarely were as naive as you!"

"Hey! Storyteller, tell us more about that day's events!"

...

A silver coin was placed on the table, and then a wooden clatter followed!

"Let me tell you about that day outside the Great Yu, when the gates to the four realms were wide open, and emissaries from the Upper Realm descended upon our mortal realm!"

"The scene was truly magnificent; even the hundreds of thousands of troops from the Jing Nation were shaken. General Li Xiong was injured, and General Lin Lu was nearly captured and turned into a sacrifice!"

"And guess what? Jingyang King arrived like a streak of rainbow from a thousand miles away and slew the envoy from the Celestial Realm with a single sword stroke!"

"He's just too incredible!"

"Indeed!"

"It turns out we had misunderstood Jingyang King before. He is not a traitor to the nation but a guardian of the mortal realm!"

"No wonder the Lord of the Tianji Pavilion has always been protecting our Jing Nation. It turns out he's safeguarding our monarch!"

"Sigh, I'm envious!"

"In any case, with Jingyang King by our side, it's truly a blessing... I must make sure my family erects a shrine for him when I return home, so that His Lordship may also protect our household..."