My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 495: The Realm of Time and Space

At the outset of the Realm Ruler battle, everyone maintained a tacit understanding, leaving only the ten fierce beasts to suffer the brunt. Freshly released from their seals, these beasts were instantly besieged by countless opponents of the same rank.

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Their attackers were seasoned fighters, leaving the beasts defenseless and unable to mount any effective counterattack, every attempted assault quickly interrupted.

Luckily, the beasts' thick hides and resilience kept them from immediate demise. The elders from each faction also showed restraint, refraining from using their most lethal moves to secure a quick victory. The first to seize points for defeating a beast would undoubtedly become a prime target for all others, risking a relentless onslaught and thus losing any strategic advantage.

After all, not a single participant in this battle was a pushover. Even the few who hadn't reached Divine Realm—those pinnacle Imperial Realm cultivators—were unparalleled talents, renowned figures who each possessed powerful trump cards.

"Dozens of cultivators, tens of thousands of scheming minds… these guys must've mastered both the Great Dao and the art of plotting!" Watching the stalemate from the sidelines, Gu Lan, who had been idling on the fringes, decided not to waste any more time and prepared to make the first breakthrough.

With his strength, he could undoubtedly handle any counterattacks. However, just as he was about to act, someone beat him to it, seizing the opportunity to strike first.

"Everyone, assist me!"

"Fire Domain, unfold!"

The elder from the Fire Clan made the first move, unleashing the Fire Domain to its maximum extent. This attack pushed back other cultivators around him and targeted one of the severely weakened Fierce Beasts. Gu Lan happened to be standing next to this Fierce Beast, and the Fire Clan elder's attack included him as well.

A barely noticeable smile appeared on Gu Lan's face, as if he found the timing of the attack to be well-calculated. As an elder from one of the Immortal Realm seven great Houses, the Fire Clan elder knew that his attack might provoke some others.

However, those from smaller forces would hesitate to act against him, fearing retaliation from the Fire Clan in future Great Competition of All Clans events.

The Fire Clan elder's attack was also aimed at Gu Lan. The conflicts between Lanyan Royal School and Fire Clan were already public, so no one would foolishly involve themselves in the dispute between the two. By attacking Gu Lan, the Fire Clan elder chose a side, which required a certain level of courage.

Indeed, when the Fire Clan elder launched his attack, many cultivators who had considered targeting the Fierce Beasts now hesitated upon seeing Gu Lan among the targets. They were reluctant to make a move that would align them with Lanyan Royal School and risk future conflict.

"Such a schemer!"

Gu Lan shook his head, dismissing the tricks of his opponents as inconsequential. He paid little attention to the attacks from the Fire Clan elder, knowing that those were merely superficial. The real killing move lay in another direction.

Behind Gu Lan, thunder began to gather, appearing as if it was aimed at the fierce beasts, but in reality, it had locked onto him. The Thunder Clan elder had also joined the fray, clearly allied with the Fire Clan elder. Their initial target was never the fierce beasts but rather the one with the highest points—himself.

Being wily old foxes, the two elders hoped to take down Gu Lan before he could react, while the other cultivators in the arena remained oblivious to their true intentions. However, many quickly realized the implications. With the two prominent elders of the seven great houses of the Immortal Realm targeting Gu Lan, any thoughts of helping or forming alliances with the Lanyan Royal School vanished.

"Fire Domain, Hellfire!"

"Thunder Domain, Divine Thunder of Scarlet Flames!"

The two elders unleashed their most powerful attacks at the pinnacle of Imperial Realm, combining the might of fire and thunder in a bid to strike decisively, leaving Gu Lan no room for a counterattack.

To this, Gu Lan felt nothing but disdain. In terms of his true strength, the combined might of all the cultivators present wouldn't even be enough for him to use a single hand. Even with his cultivation restrained at the peak of the Imperial Realm, the realm power he commanded was beyond what these challengers could imagine.

This time in the Realm Lord battle, Gu Lan had no intention of holding back. He had been waiting for an opportunity to showcase his formidable abilities. Now that the Fire Clan elder and Thunder Clan elder had come knocking, he wouldn't show them any courtesy.

In the Six Realms, strength was the ultimate currency. He intended to demonstrate to everyone that the Lanyan Royal School was not a soft persimmon that anyone could squash at will. The powers of fire and thunder were among the most potent in attack; facing the dual might of these domains head-on was no trivial matter, yet for Gu Lan, it was far from impossible.

"Time-Space Domain, Stasis!"

Gu Lan waved his hand, and a transparent light ring radiated from his body. The terrifying flames and thunder, upon contact with this light ring, began to slow down at a visible pace. Although they didn't come to a complete stop, their offensive threat diminished significantly.

With a single move, Gu Lan unleashed two types of domain powers—time and space—both of which were among the most challenging to comprehend. Furthermore, he was utilizing a combined technique that integrated these two domains into one formidable spell.

"Is that Time and Space Realm Power? And he's using both together! How is he doing this?"

"It's said that Lanyan Royal School practices Confucianism. How could this Gu Lan, a Realm Ruler, use time-space powers? His talent is astonishing!"

"He has just entered Divine Realm, yet he controls these two powers with such mastery. He must have mastered them at the peak of the Imperial Realm. Such talent is comparable to ancient sages!"

Seeing Gu Lan surrounded by both Realm Powers, everyone was left speechless. From his summoning techniques to his current display of Realm Power, this Lower Realm Ruler had consistently surprised them.

The Time and Space Domains were not uncommon, but mastering both simultaneously to such an extent was extraordinarily rare. Observers were stunned, but the Fire Clan and Thunder Clan elders were even more alarmed.

In the Imperial Realm, those who mastered the Space Domain could escape from any opponent of the same tier. The elders realized that, without using Divine Realm origin power, it would be difficult to pose a threat to Gu Lan.

"Damn it!"

"How does he have such a high comprehension of the Space Domain? How many years has he been practicing?"

The Fire Clan elder's face darkened. He was at a loss for how to deal with Gu Lan next.

The Thunder Clan elder, too, narrowed his eyes. He had powerful techniques to use against Gu Lan but they were costly. After weighing his options, he decided it was not the right moment to continue attacking. The two elders exchanged a glance and prepared to withdraw temporarily.

"Hey!"

"Do you two think you can just attack and withdraw at will without considering my opinion?"

As the two elders prepared to retreat, Gu Lan used his spatial power to intercept them.