My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"Then, thank you." Gu Lan's heart warmed. He took out the prescription for the Nine Revolutions Fire Spirit Pill from his bosom and handed it over along with the two main ingredients he already possessed.

"Daoist, I've already gathered most of the ingredients for this prescription. Only the Demon Saint's Holy Relic on top is yet to be obtained. I wonder if Tianji Pavilion has it. If so, I might be able to purchase it."

Gu Lan expressed confidence in his financial ability.

Having just looted the wealthy Liu family with the Heavenly Sword Sect, the treasures stored in the system's space were equivalent to a mountain of gold and silver.

Although the Demon Saint's Holy Relic was precious, purchasing one should be feasible. Taking it from the Demon Realm was also an option, but it would take a long time, and there was the risk of exposure. Gu Lan preferred not to choose that path unless absolutely necessary.

Hearing that, Yunlong Daoist shook his head repeatedly, "Since you've already agreed to save my apprentice, it is a great favor to our Tianji Pavilion. How could I let you bear the expense?"

Gu Lan had underestimated the status of this young Daoist within Tianji Pavilion! Yunlong Daoist knew his lifespan was short, and his only hope was placed on his sole apprentice, the future master of Tianji Pavilion!

As long as he could help the apprentice smoothly overcome the Heavenly Tribulation, Yunlong Daoist had no more requests.

"To be honest, Tianji Pavilion does not have the Demon Saint's Holy Relic. However, I am willing to go to the Demon Realm on your behalf and obtain it!" Yunlong Daoist said sincerely, "When successful, I will refine it and hand it over to you."

Gu Lan was momentarily stunned, then a wave of joy surged in his heart!

With Yunlong Daoist's help, this alchemical task, originally fraught with difficulties, suddenly became much simpler!

"Very well, I will certainly not break my word." Gu Lan readily agreed and arched his fist, "Yunlong Daoist, Junior Daoist Zhenren, take my leave!"

"Friend, please wait!"

The old Daoist took out a jade slip from his bosom, contemplated for a moment, and finally handed it over to Gu Lan solemnly.

"Friend, you agreed to save my apprentice with just a chance encounter, indicating that you and our Tianji Pavilion are truly destined. This is our sect's secret technique, the Divination Art. Today, I present it to you as a gift!"

"In the future, you will be the only one honored in our sect."

[Immortal Stage·Qi-Insighting Technique] (Can be upgraded)

[Description: Can perceive the life fortune and destiny of people, understand the future. However, prying into the secrets of heaven is prone to attracting heavenly jealousy. It should not be used excessively unless accompanied by a strong life fortune.]

Gu Lan quickly scanned the information and felt a burst of excitement.

Although the Divination Art was a supreme technique of Tianji Pavilion, among all the practitioners in the world, he was probably the most suitable one to use it!

With the blessing of the life fortune from his Immortal body, as long as he didn't recklessly pry into extremely confidential secrets, the side effects of heavenly tribulation would not occur!

"Daoist, you don't even know my name or what I look like, yet you dare to give me your sect's ultimate technique?" Gu Lan, still wearing a face veil, smiled faintly.

"Friend, if you are unwilling to reveal your identity, I, naturally, won't pry, nor be curious... I only hope that what I do is worthy of my conscience, and I am certain that you are not a deceitful person," Yunlong Daoist candidly smiled and adjusted his Daoist robe.

"If you can elevate this technique to the Saint Rank in the future, it would be sufficient for me. It won't let it gather dust in our pavilion."

Hmm, this old Daoist's words were truly heartening.

"Then I will humbly accept it!"

Gu Lan bid farewell, "Daoist, you can send Junior Daoist Zhenren to Langzhou City at any time. I will sense it and go there to make arrangements."

"Very well!"

Yunlong Daoist smiled and, holding the young Daoist, waved farewell, "Friend, until we meet again!"

The two watched as Gu Lan turned into a streak of light, disappearing into the sky.

At this moment, Yunlong Daoist stood still, gazing at Gu Lan's departing figure, but he didn't move for a long time.

A hint of confusion slowly appeared between his brows!

Zhenren, the young Daoist, raised his small face and asked, "Master, what are you thinking?"

Yunlong Daoist returned to his senses, stroked his white beard, and gently shook his head, "Perhaps I made a mistake... the Dragon Qi of the Great Jing faintly emanated from that Daoist just now."

"The Great Jing? Wasn't it predicted by Senior Uncle Director of Astrology a few years ago that their dynasty would decline within a hundred years?"

Old Yunlong Daoist stroked his apprentice's head and smiled blandly, "Well... But nowadays, there seems to be some changes."

"......"

The next day.

Early morning.

The citizens of the Jing Nation had not yet awakened when the confrontation between the border army and the demon realm had already begun.

In Yunzhou territory, outside the Jade Gate Pass.

Dark clouds pressed upon the city, threatening to crush it!

Wu Feng stood on the city wall, looking through the thick fog towards the distant demon army camp.

Six months had passed since he took over as the Yunzhou governor, succeeding his father, and he had been firmly rooted at the border, personally leading the defense against the demon realm.

The youthful naivety had faded away, and the young man's face had gradually become resolute.

But at this moment, a deep sense of worry was evident in Wu Feng's eyes.

Originally, relying on the magic rice provided by the court, the border army had a good chance of defending the homeland.

However, about half a month ago, seemingly aware that they could no longer sustain, the three demon emperors suddenly descended upon the Jade Gate Pass!

Catching everyone off guard!

Today, three hundred thousand demon soldiers launched a full-scale attack!

Despite Wu Feng's unwavering loyalty to the Great Jing, facing three hundred thousand troops, no one could withstand their onslaught.

Day and night, he pondered but couldn't come up with a strategy.

Difficult!

Even more challenging was the fact that the military morale in the city was already unstable. Faced with the overwhelming demon army blocking out the sun, the soldiers could not muster the courage to fight!

"If this continues, even if we abandon the city to save lives, there is no hope for subsequent battles."

Wu Feng sighed inwardly.

He felt lost about the future of the Jing Nation!

And he felt unworthy of the grace bestowed upon his family by the female Emperor!

Yunzhou had been defending for several months, and with people exhausted and horses weary, the Jing Nation urgently needed a victory to break the deadlock and possibly reverse the demon realm's offensive.

But to defeat three hundred thousand troops and three demon emperors?

It was undoubtedly a fool's dream!

The memorial had already been sent back to the capital, and he didn't know how long it would take for the emperor's reinforcements to arrive... Wu Feng sighed, put on his armor, and was about to descend from the city tower.

Suddenly.

A venerable old Daoist with an ethereal demeanor appeared behind him, smiling as he looked at Wu Feng.

Wu Feng was startled.

Then he heard the old Daoist say, seemingly to himself, "The Jing Nation has indeed experienced some changes. Originally, loyal subjects who should have been unjustly killed are now unexpectedly being reinstated. Quite strange..."

Why does this old man speak in such an ominous way... Wu Feng unconsciously frowned.

But upon sensing the extraordinary aura around the old man, he suddenly woke up!

This old man was definitely a cultivator... Wu Feng quickly bowed, "Junior pays respects to the venerable immortal!"

"I was originally going to find that demon emperor for something, but passing by here, I saw that your destiny was about to end, and I became somewhat curious."

This old Daoist was none other than Yunlong Daoist who had bid farewell to Gu Lan the night before.

It had to be said that this Daoist was indeed reliable; he didn't delay the promises he made to people!

At this moment, Wu Feng hadn't yet reflected on the Daoist's intention.

Yunlong Daoist reached out with his dusting whisk and lightly brushed it on Wu Feng's spiritual core!

"You have a connection with our temple's enshrinement. I bestow upon you a bit of good fortune, which can be considered helping you protect the common people of this world and accumulating some virtue."

As his words fell, Yunlong Daoist's figure gradually dissipated!

Wu Feng was stunned!

Enshrinement, what enshrinement?

He was already an orphan with both parents deceased, and facing the impending calamity, unexpectedly, there was still a bit of good fortune?

However.

Wu Feng quickly realized that this old Daoist had not deceived him.

Inside him, a warm current surged from his dantian, flowing through his limbs and bones!

After a quarter of an hour!

He opened his eyes again, with a gleam of light, having ascended from an ordinary person to the innate realm!

A leap across four major realms made Wu Feng ecstatic!

However.

This might be sufficient to deal with ordinary demon beasts, but facing a demon emperor... it was still far from enough!

While contemplating, Wu Feng unintentionally swept his gaze towards the distant densely packed demon army camp.

Suddenly, he noticed!

The originally orderly gathering demon soldiers suddenly became chaotic!