My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 490: Terrifying Defense

Qin Huangmo continued his relentless attacks, though his efforts seemed futile against the Nine-Winged Dragon. Despite knowing that his efforts were inadequate, he couldn't abandon his friend, Gu Lan, who had bravely shielded him earlier. Qin Huangmo couldn't believe that Gu Lan could fall so easily. In his mind, Gu Lan was a paragon of greatness, a belief he had long held silently.

"Brother Gu, you said it was a minor issue. Why isn't anything happening?"

Again and again, his attacks returned empty-handed, and just as his energy was about to run out, another figure entered the battlefield.

The Beast Clan's Divine Realm elder arrived, once more summoning the Sigil of Mountain and River.

The terrifying power of suppression surged forth, causing Qin Huangmo to quickly retreat.

But after stepping back a few paces, he wanted to turn back.

However, upon seeing that the Sigil of Mountain and River was aimed at the Nine-Winged Dragon's vulnerable spot, not its head, he stopped in his tracks.

Loyalty aside, he understood that this was no longer a battle he, as a Saint-level cultivator, could involve himself in.

The appearance of a divine realm expert was likely a good thing for Brother Gu.

"What is happening now? The Nine-Winged Dragon's strength is far beyond what it appears; it must have once been a supreme ferocious beast in the divine realm, or else it wouldn't have been able to overturn the Sigil of Mountain and River with a single strike."

"But even if the Nine-Winged Dragon was once that powerful, how could it swallow Fellow Daoist Gu whole? After all, Fellow Daoist Gu had just broken through, and even a clone could suppress the fire clan elder—a peerless figure. Could it have been intentional?"

"It's a pity that all the records about the Nine-Winged Dragon in the God's Reign Sect have been lost; otherwise, we might have a chance to decipher this situation."

Outside the battlefield, the head of the God's Reign Sect silently observed the unfolding situation.

In his heart, he certainly didn't believe that Gu Lan would easily fall.

Ever since that day when Gu Lan's clone displayed immense power, he had become increasingly convinced of his judgment: Gu Lan was definitely not as simple as he appeared; his strength and hidden cards were likely greater than what had been shown.

He even doubted whether that breakthrough figure was truly Gu Lan.

Yet, he couldn't see through Mu Yuyan's cultivation, leaving him unsure.

"I'll wait for the Sigil of Mountain and River to fall, then see how the situation develops."

"If Fellow Daoist Gu's aura doesn't reappear by then, I'll take action."

The head of the God's Reign Sect made his decision and quietly concealed himself atop the Ling Mountain.

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Since it was still the time of the Great Competition of All Clans, he was reluctant to intervene unless absolutely necessary.

The reason the God's Reign Sect had been able to develop quietly in the Xiantian World for so many years was due to their practice of keeping themselves out of all matters related to the Seven Supreme Clans, even cooperating when necessary, allowing them to reach their current situation.

Thus, even though he placed great importance on Gu Lan, he couldn't take action immediately.

The sect master of the God's Reign Sect held this plan in mind and chose not to act, while other divine realm experts also refrained from intervening for various reasons.

They too were waiting for the right moment.

The Nine-Winged Dragon was a nuisance, but it was also an opportunity and a treasure.

Not only did the Beast Clan covet it, but other clans also wished to obtain it.

In the end, who would claim the prize depended on each clan's capabilities.

The Beast Clan elder was well aware of this, which is why he continued to take action, unwilling to spare any energy to activate the Sigil of Mountain and River, all in an effort to seize the initiative.

"Everyone's waiting to pick up the pieces, but let's see if I'll give you that chance!"

"Sigil of Mountain and River!"

"Suppress!"

The Beast Clan elder fully ignited his true qi, causing the Sigil of Mountain and River to expand once more, crashing down with tremendous force.

This time, the power was even more ferocious than before, yet the Nine-Winged Dragon remained unmoving.

Under the tense gaze of all present, the Sigil of Mountain and River slammed heavily onto the body of the Nine-Winged Dragon.

Boom!

With a thunderous roar, akin to an earthquake, monstrous waves surged from the Ling Mountain.

Qin Huangmo had long run to the edge of the Ling Mountain, yet even he was pushed back several hundred feet by the shockwave.

Just the residual force from the waves was so powerful; it was unimaginable what scene awaited at the center of the impact.

"Could the Nine-Winged Dragon be crushed by that?" someone wondered aloud.

"No way. The Nine-Winged Dragon has a fearsome reputation from ancient times. There are few Ancient Dragons like it, and each appearance stirs a major upheaval across the Six Realms."

"The Sigil of Mountain and River is one of our clan's treasures and has even suppressed an Ancient Dragon before. Will it be able to overcome an even more powerful Nine-Winged Dragon this time?"

The various factions and their experts watched intently, eager to see the outcome. Even the Divine Realm experts in the air were no exception, though they faced limitations in their spiritual sense due to the Sigil's suppressive power.

As the dust and energy dissipated, the Beast Clan elder's expression turned to one of disbelief. "How could this be?" he muttered. "The Sigil of Mountain and River's suppressive power should be effective against Ancient Dragons. Why is it having no effect now?"

The elder doubted whether the Nine-Winged Dragon's strange resilience was due to a special innate divine ability. His confusion led him to activate the Sigil of Mountain and River once more, using it to dispel the obscuring energy waves and reveal the situation clearly.

To everyone's astonishment, the Nine-Winged Dragon remained perched atop Ling Mountain, its surroundings cracked and shattered, but the dragon itself was unscathed. The immense impact of the Sigil seemed to have had no effect on it.

"This is incredible! The Nine-Winged Dragon's defense is terrifying!" someone exclaimed. "The Sigil of Mountain and River, one of our clan's greatest treasures, couldn't even penetrate its defenses?"

Beast Clan members voiced their shock, and even Holy Son Balu, although maintaining a composed demeanor, couldn't hide his amazement. His gaze shifted towards the dragon's head, and a bold hypothesis began to form in his mind. He glanced over at the Lanyan Royal School disciples and noticed a surprising change in their demeanor.

The previously anxious Lanyan Royal School disciples were now relaxed and even chatting among themselves. Had the Lanyan Royal School Realm Ruler made a move?

Balu's curiosity was piqued, and as he speculated, the Lanyan Royal School disciples were indeed communicating secretly through their unique techniques.

"Ha! I knew the headmaster wouldn't be in danger. When the shockwave faded, I saw the formation's spiritual light flicker! It was subtle, but I saw it clearly!"

"I saw it too! That formation's light is unmistakable to me!"

A few disciples skilled in formation placement shared their joy and began spreading the news among their peers.