My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 514: Before the Grand Ceremony

Earthly Realm, Tianqiong Mountain.

Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan were watching their daughter being transported to the Demon Realm through the great Mirrors of the Myriad Realms. Observing the red bell jingling in the wind, Gu Lan couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

The red bell was specially crafted by him for Gu Simu's journey to the Underworld. It was an Emperor-Tier auxiliary artifact, one of the finest of its kind, capable of interrupting most Abyssal Clan spells. However, it turned out that such a powerful artifact was merely a toy in the hands of his daughter.

Despite this, Gu Lan had noticed Gu Simu's significant progress during her time in the Underworld. Her cultivation speed was astonishing, especially after integrating the Taotie inheritance. Her rapid consumption of Spirit Fruits nearly led to Gu Lan exhausting his stock. If not for the abundance he had accumulated over the years, he might have struggled to keep up with her appetite.

"Darling, what do you think about arranging a marriage for Mumu when she returns from her travels?"

"By then, she'll be a young woman, and I expect many ministers will propose marriages. I wonder if Mumu will be interested in those talented young men from ministerial families."

"Many of the ministers' children are already enrolled at Lanyan Royal School with good cultivation. They might not be able to catch up with Mumu, but they are well-educated and accomplished in various arts and literature. A few of them could qualify as potential suitors."

"Even if we disregard the ministers' sons, Chen Fan and Xiao Yan from the academy are also good candidates. They are Confucian cultivators and could serve the Jing Nation well in the future."

Mu Yuyan spoke softly, her eyes reflecting nostalgia as she remembered their journey from meeting to commitment. Her expression softened as she relived the memories.

Gu Lan, hearing these words, shook his head.

"It's not the right time yet. Mumu is still young!"

"At her age, she's not ready for romance. Even when she is, it should be based on her own choice. Mumu is so exceptional; she doesn't need us to arrange anything for her."

The thought of anyone trying to make advances on his daughter ignited an unspoken anger in Gu Lan. Even Chen Fan and Xiao Yan, whom he favored, weren't suitable, let alone others.

He considered his daughter still a child, and even when she grew up, anyone interested would have to go through him first.

"Honey, we don't need to worry about this."

"With Mumu's current temperament, Spirit Fruits are the most important thing to her. We'll only need to worry about her romantic interests when she shows an inclination towards them."

Hearing Gu Lan's words, Mu Yuyan shook her head in resignation. It was true; Mumu was currently a playful foodie. Despite her impressive abilities, she still had a long way to go before reaching adulthood.

Mu Yuyan hoped that during Mumu's trip to the Demon Realm, she would grow up a little more slowly, allowing Mu Yuyan to continue cherishing her as she was. She shared these conflicting feelings with Gu Lan, uncertain if this was the right way to think.

Born into royalty, she couldn't view matters the same way as Gu Lan. In royal families, marriage decisions were not entirely up to personal choice. Her secret marriage to Gu Lan was driven by this very reason.

Nonetheless, marrying Gu Lan was the best decision she had ever made, one she had no regrets about.

"Honey, regardless of whether Mumu has grown up or married, she will always be our daughter."

"We love her and cherish her. We don't need to worry about these matters. From the moment she was born, it was destined for us to cherish her for a lifetime."

Gu Lan and Mu Yuyan gazed at each other with tender expressions. As he spoke comforting words, he pulled her into his embrace, continuing, "Just like when I met you, it was destined for me to love you for a lifetime."

"Darling..."

Despite her Divine Realm cultivation, Mu Yuyan couldn't help but soften at his unabashed affection. She pressed close to Gu Lan's chest as the sun set, painting the sky with a pinkish hue.

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At the foot of Tianqiong Mountain,

Many influential figures had gathered. Some had been here before, bringing their disciples to vie for a chance to ascend to the Upper Realm.

Now, however, their purpose was different. Lanyan Royal School had become a power surpassing even that of the Upper Realm. Despite their long lives and unchanged conditions, the top figures of Earthly Realm were astonished by the rapid development of Lanyan Royal School.

The once-hopeful talents who sought to ascend to the Upper Realm were now amazed by Lanyan Royal School's achievements. Not only had it nurtured many talented disciples, but it had also helped them ascend to the Immortal Realm, where they won first place in the Great Competition of All Clans—a result considered fantastical by Earthly Realm standards.

But time had proven it to be true. Lanyan Royal School was a miracle and would continue to create miracles.

When Gu Lan extended an invitation to the Grand Ceremony at Lanyan Royal School, many sect leaders were eager to attend. This ceremony was not just about philosophical discussions but also about their path to breaking through to the Imperial Realm.

"Prince Jingyang, do I still have a chance to break through to the Imperial Realm?"

"Of course!"

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"Participating in this Grand Ceremony, you'll find that reaching the Imperial Realm is merely the beginning of the path. The journey of the Great Way has much longer to go."

In the far northern Icy Palace of Earthly Realm, where the Palace Master, having lived for over ten millennia, had once asked Gu Lan this very question, Gu Lan's answer had been unwaveringly affirmative.

Today, she arrived in Jing Nation, veiled and accompanied by her final disciple. She didn't know why she had believed Gu Lan's persuasive words—perhaps due to his immense cultivation or the lingering hope in her heart.