Hun Yuan Tian Jiang gazed into the cave for a long time, his expression growing distant. He had never imagined that within the entire Heavenly Soldier Manor, someone would dare to commit such an act, showing utter disregard for the manor itself.
"That person's strength is immense; they must be an Emperor-level expert!" Lu Fan stated directly. "If my guess is correct, they have likely been hiding within the Heavenly Soldier Manor all along!"
"You are correct. Heavenly Soldiers have frequently gone missing from the Heavenly Soldier Manor, and we have been quite perplexed. We never expected someone would be acting so brazenly here, using Heavenly Soldiers as raw material for absorption. This is a crime deserving of death!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang said coldly. "This matter is of great importance. I will inform the other Heavenly Generals so they can act with caution!"
"Lord Heavenly General, have you not considered that this might be the work of one of the Eight Heavenly Generals?" Lu Fan inquired directly. "Only then could it possibly make sense, as within the entire Heavenly Soldier Manor, only Heavenly Generals possess Emperor-level strength!"
"Do not speak rashly!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang waved his hand. "Until this matter is thoroughly investigated, no one should dare to speculate, lest it lead to unnecessary trouble. After all, who knows who is truly responsible."
"Convene all the Heavenly Generals. I have a way to identify them!" Lu Fan stated directly. "I should be able to sense his aura correctly!"
"It's futile. Emperor-level experts conceal their auras, making them undetectable by ordinary individuals," Hun Yuan Tian Jiang shook his head. However, he had already broadcast the news, and it was likely that the other Heavenly Generals would arrive soon.
Before long, numerous Heavenly Generals gathered, all turning their gaze towards Hun Yuan Tian Jiang. "What is going on? Is there truly such a person within the Heavenly Soldier Manor?"
"Heavenly Soldiers have been disappearing from the Heavenly Soldier Manor recently. They have essentially become skeletons."
Hun Yuan Tian Jiang stated directly, "It happened in the cave behind the back mountain!"
The assembled Heavenly Generals were slightly startled. They had not anticipated such an event occurring within the Heavenly Soldier Manor, catching them off guard and filling them with a sense of vigilance.
Simultaneously, the news spread instantly, and the people began to question the safety of the Heavenly Soldier Manor. After all, if an Emperor-level expert wished to deal with numerous Heavenly Soldiers, it would be effortless.
"There are seven Heavenly Generals present now. If my memory serves me correctly, there should be eight Heavenly Generals within the entire Heavenly Soldier Manor!" Lu Fan spoke up.
The Heavenly Generals present also appeared somewhat perplexed. The news had already spread, and under normal circumstances, the Heavenly Generals should have arrived much earlier.
"Wuji Heavenly General is still missing!"
A man spoke up, his expression growing tense. For some reason, he suddenly felt that the mysterious individual within the Heavenly Soldier Manor might be Wuji Heavenly General.
Apart from him, others also shared this sentiment, a sense of inexplicable fear and unease gripping their hearts.
Just as they were entertaining these suspicions, Wuji Heavenly General slowly arrived, appearing rather displeased. "I was in seclusion. What has happened? Why was I summoned?"
"Wuji, were you truly in seclusion?" Hun Yuan asked, his tone serious as he looked directly at Wuji Heavenly General. He harbored considerable suspicion towards the individual before him.
Among the Eight Heavenly Generals, he was the last to arrive, and Wuji Heavenly General's demeanor was always peculiar, making it imperative for them to be wary.
"Wuji Heavenly General arriving so late, could it be that you are feeling guilty?" Lu Fan inquired, a meaningful smile playing on his lips.
"What right do you have, a mere brat, to question me like this?"
Wuji Heavenly General's expression was cold as he looked at Lu Fan, his aura exuding an overbearing presence that instilled a sense of murderous intent.
"I am merely a Heavenly Soldier, naturally I dare not question a Heavenly General. However, with such a significant event occurring, as a member of the Heavenly Soldier Manor, should I not have the right to inquire?"
Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders. "After all, this matter pertains to the safety of the Heavenly Soldier Manor, and also to our own safety!"
"Hun Yuan Tian Jiang, the person you have mentored is truly arrogant!" Wuji said with a cold laugh. "I see your words clashing; do you perhaps believe that I am that mysterious individual?"
The other Heavenly Generals remained silent, yet suspicion still lingered in their eyes.
"Wuji Heavenly General always acts covertly, and among the Heavenly Generals, he is the strongest. It is natural for us to suspect you!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang smiled faintly. "You need not take it to heart."
"Easily said, but you actually suspect me? You are quite something!" Wuji Heavenly General stated coldly. "Although I am usually a bit harsh towards the Heavenly Soldiers, how could I possibly kill Heavenly Soldiers? I am a Heavenly General!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement, finding Wuji Heavenly General's words quite plausible.
"That being said, who can be certain that it wasn't someone deliberately framing him!" Lu Fan shrugged his shoulders. "After all, this matter is no trivial affair. We must find the culprit."
"You have immense courage!" Wuji Heavenly General's fury erupted instantly. He grabbed Lu Fan's arm, his eyes burning with a cold glint.
Seeing this, Situ Jian Nan's face instantly lit up with joy. Daring to provoke the God of War Wuji, wasn't this akin to seeking his own demise? Su Dan Novel Network.
He was already struggling to find a way to deal with Lu Fan, and now Lu Fan was walking towards his own doom; he was naturally delighted.
"I recall that in the cave, the man in black grabbed me by the neck just like this," Lu Fan said with a smile. "It seems that Wuji Heavenly General is not unrelated to this matter. Perhaps this entire incident was orchestrated by Wuji Heavenly General."
"This is sheer slander!" Wuji Heavenly General roared, striking Lu Fan with a palm and sending him flying back without any hesitation.
"Wuji, are you not going too far? He is my subordinate!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang frowned. "Whether you are that mysterious person or not, you should not have acted rashly. Otherwise, you will only give others an excuse to seize your weaknesses."
"What a joke. If I did something, I would naturally admit it. If I didn't do something, why should I admit it!" Wuji stated coldly. "If you have sufficient evidence, you can directly act against me. But if you have no evidence and are spewing nonsense here, I will not tolerate it!"
With that, Wuji Heavenly General turned and left, appearing exceptionally arrogant. It was as if, in his eyes, he paid no heed to the other Heavenly Generals. With the Manor Lord of the Heavenly Soldier Manor absent, the Eight Heavenly Generals were in charge, which put them in a difficult position.
Without irrefutable evidence, they could not act rashly, as it would easily lead to unnecessary trouble.
"My Heavenly General is the strongest. How could he possibly sacrifice numerous Heavenly Soldiers for the sake of becoming stronger!" Situ Jian Nan laughed. "Everyone, please do not listen to the words of villains!"