My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Awakening Spring Thunder!

Countless strands of cyan sword light radiated from Gu Lan, cascading over the battlefield.

When the sword light fell upon Luo Ying and the other Divine Realm cultivators, it transformed into boundless vitality. Wounds healed at an astonishing pace, and their strength surged, renewing their fighting spirit.

Conversely, when the same sword light reached the Second Elder of the Bright Clan and the angelic army, it morphed into relentless, parasitic sword energy, clinging to them like maggots on rotting flesh. This energy drained their life force endlessly, making it almost impossible to escape its grip.

This was a technique Gu Lan had perfected after comprehending the Rule Power of Life.

Though not the most destructive of his sword techniques, its expansive coverage surpassed that of Sword Eleven, making it uniquely suited for large-scale battles. Moreover, its dual-nature capability to both empower allies and debilitate foes made it invaluable in turning the tides of war.

Gu Lan's sudden arrival instantly reversed the battlefield's momentum.

Luo Ying and her allies, who had been barely holding their ground against the relentless Bright Clan onslaught, found themselves launching counterattacks, gaining the upper hand.

On the other side, the Bright Clan's forces were thrown into chaos. The incessant interference of the cyan sword light disrupted the coordination of the angelic army, rendering their overwhelming numbers ineffective.

The balance had shifted, and for the first time, victory seemed within reach for the Nine Heavens Alliance.

"Lanyan Royal School's Master!"

"Is he truly capable of wielding the Rule Power of Life? No wonder he could escape from Divine Son's avatar!"

"If we don't eliminate him, he will become a persistent threat to our clan!"

The Bright Clan's Second Elder, brimming with killing intent, used holy light to fend off the relentless green sword light. "This is a perfect opportunity to eradicate the Lanyan Royal School in one fell swoop!"

"Holy Light Formation, change!"

He began to orchestrate the angelic army's maneuvering while simultaneously casting his holy light spells. At this moment, he remained unaware that the Bright Clan's elder had already been suppressed by Gu Lan. Otherwise, his confidence would have wavered.

"Holy Light Illuminates the World!"

A golden scepter appeared in the hand of the Bright Clan's Second Elder, its surface radiating an oppressive, divine brilliance. He raised it high, commanding the collective power of the angelic army to converge into a single, concentrated force.

The terrifying aura that erupted was overwhelming. Even Luo Ying and the other Divine Realm powerhouses could not help but pale at the sight.

This was the true might of the angelic army.

In individual combat, the gap between cultivation levels was akin to a chasm—insurmountable for most. Yet the angelic army defied this principle through sheer numbers and discipline. By pooling their collective strength, they bridged this gap, creating a force capable of rivaling even those far above their individual levels.

When this overwhelming energy was channeled by a strong leader, it became an unstoppable weapon.

This strategy was precisely why the Thunder Clan and Fire Clan, two of the most powerful among the seven clans of the Divine Realm, had fallen. Despite possessing similar battle formations, they were ultimately outclassed by the unmatched synergy and might of the angelic army.

Now, the gathered power of countless angels surged like a tidal wave, their collective will and divine essence coalescing into a single devastating force.

The battlefield fell silent as an indescribable pressure bore down upon all present, foretelling the cataclysm to come.

"Mr. Gu, this strike cannot be faced head-on!"

Luo Ying cautioned Gu Lan as she fell back, recognizing that despite Gu Lan's superior strength, he too was a peak Main God Realm cultivator.

"No worries; I want to see just how powerful this angelic army truly is," Gu Lan replied calmly, stepping forward instead of retreating. He had long wished to test his own strength, which had grown considerably since defeating the evil corpse.

As the light from the holy forces continued to gather, an astonishing Righteous Qi radiated from Gu Lan.

"Such terrifying righteous energy!"

"The Master of Lanyan Royal School possesses such profound Confucian cultivation—truly, a sight to behold. Even the ancient Confucian sages would pale in comparison!"

All the Divine Realm warriors marveled at Gu Lan's display. For so long, he had been known for his swordsmanship, and many had forgotten he was, in essence, a scholar with unparalleled Confucian cultivation.

Standing resolutely before the powerful holy light, Gu Lan exhibited no signs of fear.

"A mere Confucian dares to gaze upon our sacred light? Bold!"

"Destroy them!"

With a thunderous command, the Bright Clan's Second Elder summoned a cataclysmic surge of holy light, descending upon Gu Lan with overwhelming force. The holy light contained the essence of all powers of light, capable of purging the world of impurities.

Even the pure and pristine Righteous Qi seemed diminutive in its presence.

Yet, Gu Lan remained unfazed. He conjured a book from thin air, studying its text before beginning to chant:

"Heaven and earth possess righteous qi, blending into all forms of existence."

"Below are rivers and mountains, above are sun and stars..."

The Righteous Qi Song!

With each line he recited, different wondrous phenomena appeared around him, as if mountains, rivers, sun, and moon had awakened, shielding him in their embrace.

When he reached the final line, "The ancient path illuminates colors," the Righteous Qi surrounding him reached unfathomable levels.

Gu Lan then quietly closed the book, softly uttering, "Summon the Sage of Literature!"

In an instant, the figure of a scholar appeared behind Gu Lan. He gazed at the heavens and stars and the overwhelmingly terrifying holy light, sighing softly, "Since ancient times, who has not faced death? Let my heart remain true and bright..."

The sound of his reading echoed, resonating endlessly.

In that moment, an immense force surged forth, charging toward the holy light with a magnificently tragic spirit.

The holy light was extinguished!

The reading continued unabated!

"Is this the true power of Confucianism?"

All the Divine Realm warriors were left in a daze. Confucian cultivators had once been legendary for their invincibility at the same level, but that was just a legend. With the decline of Confucianism, there had been no powerful cultivators in the Divine Realm and above.

Yet now, Gu Lan's display of Confucian might effortlessly shattered the attacks of the Bright Clan's elders and their angelic army, shocking everyone to the core.

"We, the scholars, harbor righteousness within our hearts!"

The disciples of Lanyan Royal School proudly proclaimed in unison, their eyes gleaming with pride.

In that moment, they felt a deep sense of honor in being scholars.

"How is this possible?"

"How can Confucianism produce such powerful sages? How can it possess such will and might?"

The Bright Clan's Second Elder watched as his own divine abilities were effortlessly crushed. The unwavering conviction he had harbored began to crack under pressure.

With a cough of blood, his eyes filled with confusion.

Simultaneously, the angelic army behind him suffered a backlash from the chaotic energies.

Seeing such a scene, Gu Lan remained impassive. Even if he wasn't at the peak of his power, he could still easily dominate the foes before him.

At this moment, he began to grasp the path he should take in the future. The time had come to sever ties with his past self.

"You Bright Clan, shall be purged!"

Gu Lan raised his hand and brandished his sword, merging the Righteous Qi with his surrounding Sword Intent.

In that moment, he embodied both scholar and swordsman, a harmonious duality.

A gentleman wields a sword; it is both heavy and protective. He upholds the righteous path within his heart and safeguards the people of the world.

As he swung his sword, silent yet powerful, it manifested solely as a blade of Righteous Qi.

This could be called the Righteous Qi Sword!

In the blink of an eye, the Righteous Qi Sword struck the Bright Clan's Second Elder and every other member of the Bright Clan.

This sword did not sever flesh; it severed those with corrupt hearts.

"What is this sword?"

The Bright Clan's Second Elder gaped in shock, but before he could receive an answer, the surrounding light faded, and his spirit perished.