My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

At the same time, in the lands of the Thunder Clan, things appeared far quieter compared to the turbulent Chengtian World. However, inside the Thunder Clan's great hall, the atmosphere was far from peaceful. Many of the Thunder Clan elders wore expressions of concern.

They had lived through countless years, witnessed many storms, and observed the rise and fall of numerous powerful forces. Even the mighty Snow Clan was wiped out back in the day when the seven great Houses joined forces. Now, with the Bright Clan flourishing far beyond what the Snow Clan had once been, it brought considerable pressure upon the other clans.

"The Bright Clan's Worlds-Cleaning Plan has already begun, and our clan cannot just sit idly by!"

"As one of the seven great Houses of the Immortal Realm, the Thunder Clan is no pushover. Over the years, we have prepared many ways to deal with powerhouses from the God Realm!"

"I ask all the elders to be ready at all times. When the Bright Clan's Worlds-Cleaning Plan is in full swing, our clan may have to strike back at any moment."

The Thunder Clan leader rose from the throne in the great hall, his words brimming with confidence, which boosted the morale of the assembled clan members. The Thunder Clan, though not as powerful as the Bright Clan, was certainly no weakling.

One significant advantage was their sacred Thunder Pools, located within their territory. These pools could unleash a world-destroying force and even pose a threat to beings from the God Realm. All of the seven great Houses of the Immortal Realm had similar methods of last resort.

As soon as word spread of the Bright Clan Divine Son's breakthrough, every clan immediately summoned their disciples back to their sects, gathering all their forces and preparing for a possible confrontation. The Thunder Clan was no different, with their defenses already in place, ensuring they had little to fear from a sudden attack by the Bright Clan.

"As long as the Bright Clan does not intrude upon our lands, we shall not engage in battle with them and risk mutual destruction, leaving the other clans to benefit from our losses."

"There is, however, one more pressing matter that demands our attention, apart from the Bright Clan."

The Thunder Clan leader's face grew serious, a flash of hatred and anger momentarily visible in his eyes, though he quickly suppressed it. What he referred to was, of course, the recent loss of the Thunder Clan's Holy Son and several of its elders.

He had deliberately kept the news of the Holy Son's death under wraps, but now, with his son dead, there was no longer any need for secrecy.

"I'm sure all the elders have already heard. Several of our Divine Realm elders were assassinated using underhanded tactics. The culprit is none other than Lanyan Royal School!"

"They set up a formation to trap them, sealing off space and preventing even their souls from escaping. If not for one elder leaving behind a countermeasure before his death, we might never have learned that Lanyan Royal School was behind this!"

"This is the greatest humiliation the Thunder Clan has suffered in millennia. Any blood spilled by the Thunder Clan must be repaid in blood!"

The Thunder Clan leader no longer concealed his murderous intent, his overwhelming aura spreading throughout the hall, letting everyone feel the depth of his fury. The gathered elders were stirred; after all, it was their fellow clan members who had perished, and Divine Realm powerhouses no less. No matter their personal relationships, no one could tolerate such an insult from outsiders, especially from a relatively new, lower-realm faction like Lanyan Royal School.

"Any blood spilled by the Thunder Clan must be repaid in blood!"

The voices of everyone in the hall echoed in unison. Seeing this, the Thunder Clan leader nodded in satisfaction. His hatred for Lanyan Royal School was deep, but he still needed a justifiable reason to act.

It didn't matter how the elders had truly died. As long as they claimed that Lanyan Royal School had used underhanded tricks to ambush and kill them, it would be enough.

"Although Lanyan Royal School is just a lower-realm power, it seems they have some higher-realm backing. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to eliminate our elders."

"Thus, for this mission, the one to lead the assault on Lanyan Royal School will be none other than Vice Clan Leader Lei Xiao, who has spent years waging battles abroad!"

As the Thunder Clan leader waved his hand, a towering figure stepped out from the side of the hall. It was a man with sharp eyes and a prominent hooked nose, clad in armor that crackled with lightning, exuding an aura of overwhelming martial prowess.

When many of the elders saw him, fear flickered in their eyes.

Lei Xiao was the Thunder Clan's vice leader, renowned as the clan's number one war god, with a cultivation level in the mid-main God Realm. In terms of actual combat ability, he was even stronger than he appeared.

Even though Lei Xiao was only the vice leader, his prestige in the Thunder Clan was on par with that of the clan leader. Normally, Lei Xiao and the Thunder Clan leader did not get along well. The fact that the leader had called upon Lei Xiao for this mission against a lower-realm faction showed that he must have offered a significant concession.

Many speculated that among the elders who had died, there must have been someone especially important to the Thunder Clan leader.

At this moment, the clan leader suddenly formed hand seals, and a terrifying force of lightning gathered in his palm.

Electricity crackled, and a spear of pure lightning appeared in his hand.

"This is the Divine Dawn Thunder Spear, the most treasured weapon of our clan. Lei Xiao, take this spear!"

"Uphold the honor of the Thunder Clan, and make sure there are no mistakes. Don't tarnish the name of our clan!"

The Thunder Clan leader swung the spear and handed it to Lei Xiao.

Everyone's eyes widened in astonishment. The Divine Dawn Thunder Spear was the Thunder Clan's most powerful weapon, and only the clan leader had the right to wield it. Over the years, despite Lei Xiao's countless contributions, he had never been able to obtain the spear.

But now, to ensure Lei Xiao would act, the Thunder Clan leader had willingly given it to him. This clearly demonstrated how determined the Thunder Clan leader was to exact his revenge.

"A mere lower-realm faction. Even without the Divine Dawn Thunder Spear, I could wipe them out in half a day!"

"With the spear, I can cut that time in half."

Lei Xiao accepted the spear, a flash of excitement in his eyes, though he quickly hid it. His words were filled with confidence, and no one in the hall thought he was boasting. Over the years, Lei Xiao had proven his strength with undeniable results.

The Thunder Clan leader nodded and added, "Lanyan Royal School is not only responsible for the deaths of our elders, but they also killed elders from the Fire Clan."

"When you arrive at the Snow Clan's former territory, you may join forces with the Fire Clan. Make sure no one escapes."

Lei Xiao remained silent, neither agreeing nor refusing. In his eyes, there was no need for outside help. With his own Lei Xiao Guardians, he could wipe out Lanyan Royal School in less than an hour. Whether or not the Fire Clan assisted made no difference.

However, given that the clan leader had handed him the Divine Dawn Thunder Spear, Lei Xiao decided to give him a bit of face. He nodded lightly, then turned and left the Thunder Clan hall.

With Lei Xiao's departure, the Thunder Clan meeting came to an end.

"This time, Lanyan Royal School is surely finished."

"Once Vice Leader Lei Xiao eliminates them, the Thunder Clan will gain considerable Destiny, and we can even seize control of part of the Earthly Realm. A profitable move."

"Of course! The Thunder Clan never makes a loss. If we do, we'll flip the table and take back every last bit!"

"Hahaha!"

Laughter filled the hall as the elders discussed their next steps.