No Choice but to Act

Long before this moment, Xue Lengyan had already bound herself to Gu Lan. Now, leaving was no longer an option.

If they managed to capture Gu Lan, the Blood Clan would also face inevitable destruction. Sticking with Gu Lan was their only remaining hope—without him, they were doomed.

The Blood Clan, with all its strength, stood no chance against the Upper Three Clans.

"Master Gu, I shall follow you to the end," Xue Lengyan declared firmly.

With that, she said no more.

Her expression was resolute, and Gu Lan understood her meaning. He didn't need to say anything further.

"Thank you," Gu Lan said with a slight bow to his people.

The gesture caught everyone off guard. Even Zhongren and Ding True Man, who had long been by his side, lowered their heads in humility.

Moments later, the grand hall was empty, with only Gu Lan left standing alone. He continued to ponder the origins of the earlier energy.