My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 459 : The Icy Phoenix Hairpin

"This is the Flower of Ice and Snow that never withers," Mu Yuyan explained softly, as her fingers gently touched the Flower of Ice and Snow blooming in her and Gu Lan's palms. With a crisp sound, the flower turned into starlight and merged into their palms, leaving behind two marks that would never fade.

As the mark entered his body, Gu Lan felt a cool sensation and a surge of powerful ice and snow energy. Once activated, this energy would allow them to sense each other no matter how far apart they were—an effect similar to the most exclusive emperor-tier weapon of the Immortal Realm, a Heart Link.

The Flower of Ice and Snow could only be planted by those in the Divine Realm of the Snow Clan. Moreover, it could only be planted once in a lifetime, symbolizing eternal love for a single person.

Seeing his beloved's romantic gesture, Gu Lan decided he couldn't fall behind.

"Honey, I have a gift for you too. Close your eyes," Gu Lan whispered.

Even in the Divine Realm, one could perceive everything around them with their remaining five senses, even without using divine sense. So, even with her eyes closed, Mu Yuyan could still sense everything around her. But, following Gu Lan's instructions, she obediently closed her eyes, sealed off her five senses, and quietly anticipated the gift her husband had prepared for her.

With an air of ceremony, Gu Lan wasted no time. He took out a jade box and retrieved an icy blue Phoenix Hairpin from within. This Icy Phoenix Hairpin was a magical treasure he had been crafting since his time in the Earthly Realm. It was close to the peak of emperor-tier weapons—capable of both attack and defense, with endless transformations.

It was a treasure he had specially designed for his beloved wife.

Originally, the Icy Phoenix Hairpin was incomplete, but after obtaining a deep blue ice crystal in the Snow Clan's ruins, Gu Lan secretly used it to finish the hairpin. With the energy boost from the crystal, although the hairpin remained at the peak of emperor-tier weapons, it was perfectly attuned to Mu Yuyan and could unleash power nearly equal to that of a Supreme-grade divine weapon.

"Honey, you can open your eyes now." Gu Lan sent his thought to his beloved through the flashing Flower of Ice and Snow in his palm.

Mu Yuyan opened her eyes and immediately saw the Icy Phoenix Hairpin. She couldn't take her eyes off it. "It's so beautiful!" she exclaimed, unable to contain her admiration.

Gu Lan had put great effort into crafting the hairpin, making it exquisite and flawless. Most importantly, it perfectly complemented Mu Yuyan's temperament.

"Honey, do you like it?" Gu Lan asked.

"Darling, I love it," Mu Yuyan responded, her eyes filled with tender affection as she gazed at the hairpin. She could see how much thought and care Gu Lan had put into it, making it the most precious gift in the world to her.

"Honey, let me put it on you."

"Mm!" Mu Yuyan bowed her head, and Gu Lan gently placed the Icy Phoenix Hairpin in her hair.

As soon as she wore the hairpin, Mu Yuyan received a mantra in her mind. She silently recited it, and the hairpin instantly glowed, causing a crystalline phoenix to whirl around her, emitting a brilliant blue light. When the light faded, Mu Yuyan was wearing a stunning blue gown, as exquisite as the most famous Nishang Fairy Dress of the Immortal Realm.

"So beautiful!" Mu Yuyan twirled gracefully, lifting the hem of her gown.

In that moment, she felt as if she had returned to the day she first donned her wedding dress, filled with joy for the one she loved.

Seeing how much his wife adored the gift, Gu Lan was equally delighted.

"The Icy Phoenix Hairpin has two main forms," Gu Lan explained. "In its hairpin form, it can summon an ancient Ice Phoenix whose power can grow with yours, reaching the peak of the Divine Realm. In its gown form, it enhances your sensitivity to ice and snow spiritual energy, and when under attack, the ancient Ice Phoenix will automatically shield you.

At full activation, it can withstand a full-power strike from a Divine Realm initial-stage opponent."

"And that's not all..."

Gu Lan was about to describe more of the hairpin's abilities, but before he could finish, Mu Yuyan pressed her lips against his, silencing him with a cool kiss.

The Flower of Ice and Snow in their palms flashed, allowing them to understand each other's thoughts without words or even mental communication. At that moment, Mu Yuyan's only thought was clear: "Darling! I want you!"

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Outside the Lanyan Royal School's sect compound, Li Xiong was handling communications with emissaries from various factions. Following Gu Lan's initial instructions, the Lanyan Royal School maintained a neutral stance, neither initiating nor taking responsibility, merely waiting for the final outcome of the Great Competition of All Clans.

Regardless of the visitor's background, whether they threatened or offered benefits, it had little impact on the Lanyan Royal School.

After all, if Gu Lan wished, the Immortal Realm and the Demon Realm could both become the most reliable allies of the Lanyan Royal School. And now, they could even count the River of Styx Sanctuary among their potential allies.

It's worth noting that Gu Simu now wielded considerable influence in the Underworld, with almost all Abyssal Clans aware that he had inherited the legacy of the Emperor of Feng. This status was comparable to being the child of the Underworld, with the potential to become its future ruler.

Not only the River of Styx Sanctuary but also other Underworld forces were eager to curry favor with Gu Simu. As a result, the Underworld factions weren't as focused on the Great Competition of All Clans as in the past.

The River of Styx Sanctuary was even more straightforward—they didn't participate in this year's competition at all, as they were both engaged in a war with the Dark Palace and fully protecting Gu Simu's safety in the Underworld.

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Whether due to Gu Simu's inheritance or the backing of Gu Lan, the River of Styx Sanctuary was determined to hold onto this valuable alliance. The same could be said for the Immortal Realm and Demon Realm.

The Immortal and Demon Realms, constantly threatened by extraterrestrial entities, would never pass up the chance to secure an ally as powerful as Gu Lan. Though the Lanyan Royal School seemed like just an Earthly Realm faction, it had grown significantly under Gu Lan's leadership. It now rivaled some of the great forces of the Immortal and Demon Realms.

With the prestige and foundation of the Jing Nation in the Earthly Realm, the Lanyan Royal School had a continuous supply of low-level cultivators, while Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan, two Divine Realm powerhouses, provided protection at the highest level. Even in the Six Realms, they were a force to be reckoned with.

What the Lanyan Royal School currently lacked was mid-level power. Once figures like Su Hua and others broke through to the Imperial Realm, the school would be qualified to rank among the top forces of the Six Realms, even in the Immortal Realm.

After all, with Mu Yuyan's close friendship with Feng Ruoxue, the Lanyan Royal School would never be oppressed by other factions. Then there was Chen Feng, who, with his current status in the Temple of Destiny, could also serve as a great support for the Lanyan Royal School. As long as Gu Lan asked, Chen Feng, as Prince Jingyang's number one admirer, would undoubtedly lead the charge.

"The breakthrough phenomenon has been over for quite a while now. Why hasn't he come out yet? Could something have gone wrong?"

Outside the cave mansion, Feng Ruoxue, with her face partially veiled, couldn't hide the anxiety in her bright eyes.