My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty-Chapter 548: Fire Clan Seeks Peace

"By the pavilion, on the ancient path..."

The melodious tune echoed through the Snow Clan ruins. The flute's notes weaved a vivid scene of a battlefield farewell, painting an image of comrades in armor, parting by the green grasslands, with deep feelings of reluctance and a sharp killing intent.

The essence of the melody transformed from illusion into reality, creating ghostly warriors, each brimming with overwhelming lethal force, rushing towards Lei Xiao.

Gu Lan's flute-playing was a farewell—a farewell to the underworld!

"This is the very song 'Farewell' that Xiao Fei'er used to play in the capital of Jing Nation. Who knew that such a melody could also kill enemies? The Dean is truly formidable!"

"It's a musical technique! It must be the legendary musical technique. Dean, I want to learn this too!"

The disciples of Lanyan Royal School were all excited beyond belief as they witnessed this scene, each one transforming into a cheering spectator.

Lei Xiao, bound by the spatial power, was not only unable to move but also incapable of calling for help. He had heard of such musical techniques before—ancient legends spoke of how the melody of "High Mountains and Flowing Water" could summon a kindred spirit—but he never expected to encounter it today.

At that moment, despair and profound regret filled his heart.

He regretted coming here for the Divine Dawn Thunder Spear and regretted turning around when he heard the words, "Fellow Daoists, please stay."

But the world offers no remedy for regret.

The spectral soldiers conjured by the melody bore an uncanny resemblance to Lei Xiao's own Lei Xiao Guardians. Having once slaughtered countless beings with the aid of these very guardians, it now seemed that his death by their hands was karma coming full circle.

Before dying, Lei Xiao attempted to wield his Divine Dawn Thunder Spear for a final struggle, but it was all in vain.

The spectral soldiers reached him, and Lei Xiao was torn into countless pieces, with even his soul completely obliterated.

The now-masterless Divine Dawn Thunder Spear flickered with lightning as if trying to flee, but a pair of claws firmly grasped it.

It was the Nine-Winged Dragon, battered and scarred, yet still strong enough to hold onto an unclaimed spear.

"This is bad!"

"The Thunder Clan's war god has fallen at the hands of Lanyan Royal School's master. It seems we have greatly underestimated his true power!"

In the distance, Flame God Lu Yuan had just arrived at the Snow Clan ruins and was struck with overwhelming dread as he witnessed this scene. Lei Xiao, who was stronger than him, had died so easily—what hope did he have if he advanced?

Though Lei Xiao had been killed by a surprise attack, the musical technique appeared utterly bizarre. Having never faced such a skill before, Lu Yuan had no confidence in how to counter it, and with his fighting spirit crushed, he made his decision.

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"Retreat!"

"Inform the clan leader. Any plan to attack Lanyan Royal School will need to be reconsidered!"

Flame God Lu Yuan wisely chose not to act rashly. His Divine Realm experts, standing behind him, were just as relieved. With the Thunder Clan's war god dead, charging in now would only mean certain death.

Though Lei Xiao's guardian forces were nowhere to be seen, it was likely they had all perished.

At that moment, the group felt grateful they hadn't rushed in like the Thunder Clan. Otherwise, they would have shared the same fate.

As the Fire Clan forces retreated, Gu Lan ceased his flute-playing, making no move to chase them down.

Even though he could have annihilated the Fire Clan entirely, there was no need.

The Fire Clan could still serve as a counterbalance to the Bright Clan and thus held some value.

The Thunder Clan, however, had been made an example of. With the Thunder Clan war god slain, the Seven Great Houses of the Immortal Realm would be forced to acknowledge that Gu Lan was not to be trifled with. At the very least, they would now recognize that Lanyan Royal School possessed the strength of a top-tier force within the Immortal Realm.

Under normal circumstances, the Seven Great Houses might band together to eliminate such a threat. But with the Bright Clan launching their Worlds-Cleaning Plan, unity among the houses was impossible. Now, they were more concerned with self-preservation than with eliminating rivals.

...

In the Sixth Heaven of the Immortal Realm, within the world of Kuotian.

Amidst a range of flaming mountains, the Fire Clan's palace stood suspended by dark iron chains over a vast, boiling volcano.

Flame God Lu Yuan had already returned with his party.

"What!"

"Lei Xiao is dead? How did he die? Who could have killed him? Could the Bright Clan have acted? Did their Divine Son emerge from his seclusion in the holy temple?"

Upon hearing Lu Yuan's report, the Fire Clan leader's eyes were filled with shock, even a trace of fear.

In the Immortal Realm, there were few who could decisively kill Lei Xiao, and only the Bright Clan's Divine Son seemed capable of such a feat.

In the hall, Fire Clan Holy Son Lu Bei was present as well.

Ever since his defeat by Xiao Yan at the Great Competition of All Clans, he had been training relentlessly, advancing his cultivation to the Imperial Realm. He had originally planned to join the mission to attack Lanyan Royal School, but time had been too short, and the Thunder Clan's impatience had led to the hasty dispatch of Flame God Lu Yuan instead. With his uncle leading the way, Lu Bei had assumed everything would go smoothly.

Yet now, Lu Yuan had returned only shortly after setting out, bearing such devastating news.

The Lower Realm force he once despised had now become a colossal power capable of challenging the Seven Great Houses of the Immortal Realm.

"It wasn't the Bright Clan. It was Gu Lan, the master of Lanyan Royal School, who personally struck. Though it may have been a sneak attack, Lei Xiao didn't survive a single exchange. He died instantly, with even his soul completely obliterated."

Lu Yuan's voice reverberated through the Fire Clan hall, plunging it into a heavy silence.

After a moment, it was as if a boulder had been thrown into a tranquil lake, stirring countless waves.

"Killing Lei Xiao in one move? Even a peak Main God Realm expert wouldn't have such power. And such experts are incredibly rare in the Six Realms!"

"I heard this Gu Lan came from the Lower Realm and has cultivated for less than a hundred years. To reach the Divine Realm at such a young age is impossible unless he's a reincarnation of some ancient monster!"

At first, no one in the hall believed the report, except for Flame God Lu Yuan and the Divine Realm experts who had witnessed the battle firsthand. They exchanged bitter smiles.

"Perhaps it's possible after all."

"That Gu Lan used an ancient musical technique that was bizarre beyond belief. It turned illusions into reality, perfect for dealing with large groups of enemies!"

Lu Yuan spoke again, this time silencing the crowd.

The Fire Clan leader frowned deeply, knowing Lu Yuan wasn't one to exaggerate such matters.

With the Bright Clan's impending purge of the world, the Fire Clan could not afford to provoke another powerful enemy. But with the loss of their elders and several Divine Realm experts at the hands of Lanyan Royal School, backing down now would ruin their standing in the Immortal Realm.

Pacing back and forth, the Fire Clan leader finally stopped and made a decision:

"Send a message to Lanyan Royal School. The Fire Clan seeks peace. Let them name their terms!"