My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

The might of gunpowder was formidable in any realm. In this dark pyre workshop, over the years, an unknown quantity of dark fire had been stored, and now, ignited, its explosive force was truly earth-shattering.

Far beyond the expectations of everyone present!

Debris and walls instantly ruptured, scattering in all directions!

The soundproof barrier also collapsed suddenly!

Outside, the Feathered Guards, resting at the moment, upon hearing this deafening noise, looked around in panic!

It's over!!

This was the final thought in the minds of Sima Qin and Wei Zhi.

In the end, the black pyre workshop was detonated!

They were all going to die... but more importantly, this entire East Straight Street and even the capital itself would soon turn into a hell on earth!

Several massive bricks and stones flew towards them.

Almost instinctively, Wei Zhi pushed Sima Qin to the ground.

But at this moment.

With his sensitive martial artist perception!

The surrounding time... seemed to be behaving somewhat differently!

The trajectory of the earth and stone fragments splashing into the sky during the explosion became remarkably clear, even the billowing smoke rising after igniting the dark fire appeared in distinct wisps!

Not only that.

Wei Zhi also noticed that his movements had slowed down!

What should have been an instantaneous leap took several breaths to complete while suspended in the air!

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The entire world's time seemed to have solidified and become much heavier at this moment!

Wei Zhi was somewhat bewildered.

Until.

A figure, seemingly strolling leisurely, moved in his field of vision, lifting a three-foot green blade from the ground, standing aloft in midair!

This is... the young hero from earlier?

In the final moment before the pounce, Wei Zhi's expression was somewhat stunned!

Because he heard, as if in a low chant, Gu Lan seemed to be uttering something...

"Within a radius of ten miles, time slows down by half!"

Gu Lan spoke, employing the principle of "speech follows the law."

His speed was not affected in the slightest.

However, the energy within this area was too explosive, and he didn't dare to use a too-high-level mantra; otherwise, the subsequent backlash would undoubtedly be severe.

Slowing down time by half should be sufficient for Gu Lan to salvage this disaster!

Gu Lan arrived in midair.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Observing the terrifying tongues of fire and black smoke, frantically engulfing this piece of land!

The houses and workshops in the workshop collapsed into dust and nothingness.

And the streets and neighboring courtyards on all sides were about to be affected!

"To the west, the nearest!"

Gu Lan focused his gaze on the west, pinpointing the location where the dark fire was about to spread.

A sword descended!

Clang!!

The Primordial Sword's robust blade emitted a resounding and melodious hum!

This sword embodied Gu Lan's cultivation at the Emperor Realm!

Due to the urgent situation, it was an unrestrained and undaunted strike!

The overwhelming cyan sword light instantly crashed onto the surface. The ground tears inch by inch, causing the entire capital to shake violently!

The sharp and domineering sword qi destabilized the space, nearing the point of shattering into fragments!

Gu Lan manipulated the sword technique with his thoughts, transforming the cyan sword qi into a barrier, severing the spreading black fire like a giant snake with a single stroke!

At this moment, the sky was faintly bright!

Outside, the Feathered Guards vaguely saw a towering figure standing in the sky, wielding a sword, resembling a deity descending to the mortal realm!

With a single stroke, the earth quaked and the mountains trembled!

"What kind of extraordinary expert is this, unexpectedly inside this private workshop?"

"The Lord Prime Minister and Lord Wei are still inside, what should we do?!"

...

The Feathered Guards instinctively displayed panic when facing such a powerful figure! The nearby citizens and cultivators were no different.

Upon hearing the deafening and thunderous noise, they rush out to check the situation, only to witness a scene on East Straight Street reminiscent of doomsday!

Black fire, thick smoke!

The wind and clouds changed dramatically!

Every time Gu Lan swung his sword, the spiritual energy of the surrounding hundred miles was almost completely drained!

In a moment, a total of four Primordial Sword auras descended like a heaven-defying barrier and soon transformed into a prison!

All the raging energy dispersed within the black pyre workshop was completely severed, firmly locked within this space!

"Oh my god, how did it become like this after a nap?"

"Who is that powerhouse in the fire and smoke? It doesn't seem like someone from our capital, right?"

"This scene reminds me of a few days ago when I heard about the celestial anomalies in the Langzhou territory... seemed to be caused by a battle between two of the world's strongest experts?"

...

The crowd was filled with uncertainty and shock.

As Gu Lan heaved a sigh of relief, the catastrophic disaster that the black fire was about to cause had now been reduced to almost zero.

At this moment, in the sky and earth, various anomalies slowly converged!

Golden morning light streamed through the vast clouds, sprinkling onto the capital of the Jing Nation!

"Damn! Look, that, that seems to be the Merit Golden Cloud!!"

"Merit Golden Cloud? I never thought I'd witness it in my lifetime!"

Among the cultivators who had traveled across various states, there was no lack of extraordinary knowledge.

People who didn't know what the Merit Golden Cloud was heard those who recognized this phenomenon explain with a somewhat shocking tone:

"The Merit Golden Cloud is not an ordinary phenomenon; it is something only powerful individuals who have made significant contributions to humanity can possess, a manifestation of immortals saving sentient beings!"

"With merits added, Destiny soars... see those golden rays of merit? It is said that wherever they fall, that place can receive the invisible protection of the Heavenly Dao!"

"The last time the Merit Golden Cloud appeared on this continent was four thousand years ago when the Sunfire Saint Emperor personally slew one hundred thousand demonic soldiers, saving the Sunfire's vitality from the hands of the Demon Emperor!"

Listening to the excited explanations of those who knew, others, at this moment, also revealed expressions of surprise!

"So, does that mean the powerful figure just now... unconsciously bestowed upon us a favor?"

"Why not? Listen to the explosion just now. If that divine figure hadn't intervened, we might all be finished by now!"

"Yes, that courtyard would have been blown up. If that immortal didn't take action, the consequences for people living nearby... would be unimaginable!"

"May the heavens bless the Great Jing! We finally have a figure equivalent to the Sunfire Saint Emperor of four thousand years ago!"

...

The citizens of the capital cast eyes filled with gratitude and admiration towards the black-clad figure! For some unknown reason, upon seeing Gu Lan bathed in the Merit Golden Cloud, an inexplicable urge to kneel and worship arose within them!

Meanwhile, Gu Lan enjoyed the nurturing power of the Heavenly Dao. He clenched his fist, distinctly feeling his Destiny soaring rapidly! This time, the speed was much faster than usual, plucking the wool from the Heavenly Maiden of Fate.

[You wield the sword to protect the people, merits added]

[Gained: Merit Golden Robe (Unknown Tier)]

[Destiny +10000 +10000...]

In the imperial palace! Mu Yuyan rose early, bathed and dressed under the care of her maids, and was about to go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to review memorials. Suddenly, the ground began to shake! The entire capital trembled in response!

"What's happening?"

"Quick, protect Her Majesty!"

Several eunuchs shouted in panic.

"No need, take care of yourselves."

Mu Yuyan, with a slight frown and phoenix-like gaze, looked in the direction of Gu Lan, vaguely seeing rising black smoke.

She used a bit of true power to support the nearby maids and eunuchs who were staggering.

The female Emperor, in a phoenix-patterned skirt, appeared on the highest tower of the palace, leaning on the railing to observe. Following closely, Liu Yexi was also alarmed and quickly arrived by the female Emperor's side.

"Your Majesty, that's the Merit Golden Cloud!"

Liu Yexi squinted, astonished.

Merit Golden Clouds drifted down!

The abundant Lotus Blossoms of Destiny cascaded over the capital, appearing magnificent and incredibly sacred.

"Indeed."

Mu Yuyan nodded slightly, frowning.

The appearance of the Merit Golden Cloud in the Great Jing was undoubtedly a joyful event, but at this moment, Mu Yuyan was more puzzled.

"With such abilities, yet another one whose strength surpasses mine..."

"How many monstrous experts have infiltrated the Great Jing?"

She rubbed her brow with a hint of helplessness, then her beautiful eyes gathered a gleam of light, focusing on the area.

At this moment, there was no one in the sky.

Perhaps the powerful figure who triggered the celestial phenomenon had already left... But on the ground, there were four walls formed by the mighty and solid sword qi of the Primordial Sword, separating the incredibly violent energy within!

Mu Yuyan gazed at those four imposing and heavy sword qi barriers.

After a while, her pupils slightly contracted.

"This is... the Primordial Sword's sword qi?!"