108: Chapter 108 Gu Han's Scheme of Winning Over and Suppressing, and the Hidden Plot of the Yuan Crystal

"Blood God Cult!"

Chu Tiankuo gritted his teeth, a flash of killing intent crossing his eyes.

"They actually dared to strike at the foot of the Imperial City; they are truly audacious."

"Senior Chu, this move by the Blood God Cult is likely not as simple as merely killing Commander Yang."

Gu Han's gaze flickered as he calculated secretly in his heart.

"They are demonstrating against us, and furthermore, challenging the dignity of the Imperial family."

"Demonstrating? Challenging?"

Chu Tiankuo's expression was gloomy, his Qi surging around him.

"They are courting death."

"Senior Chu, since the Blood God Cult dared to act, they must have something to rely on."

A sly smile curled the corners of Gu Han's mouth as his gaze swept over the crowd.

"We must respond carefully and ensure we do not fall into their trap."

"Commander's words are absolutely correct."

Zhao Wuji suddenly spoke, his tone filled with a hint of respect.

"The Blood God Cult has always been full of tricks; we need to deliberate carefully and must not act rashly."

"Deliberate carefully?"

Chu Tiankuo gave a cold snort, his gaze like torches as he stared fixedly at Zhao Wuji.

"Commander Yang cannot die in vain; the Blood God Cult must pay the price!"

"Senior Chu, Deputy Commander Zhao's words are not without reason."

Gu Han suddenly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of playfulness.

"Since the Blood God Cult dared to act, they must have already made perfect preparations."

"If we act rashly, we will likely fall right into their hands."

"At that time, we will only be sacrificing our brothers in vain."

"Then, in your opinion, how should we respond?"

Chu Tiankuo's gaze flickered as he looked at Gu Han.

"In my opinion, we should first investigate the movements of the Blood God Cult, figure out their background, and then wait for an opportunity to act."

"They dare to do this, so there must be a greater conspiracy."

"If we don't uncover these conspiracies, we will always be on the receiving end of attacks."

"Perhaps Commander Yang discovered something, which is why he met his end at their hands."

A cold sneer curled the corners of Gu Han's mouth, his eyes flashing with a cold glint.

"At the same time, we must also strengthen the defense of the Imperial City to prevent the Blood God Cult from acting again."

"Good! We will follow your advice."

"Gu Tian, since you are already a Commander, this matter is now fully entrusted to you."

"I want you to investigate it thoroughly."

"Anyone who colludes with the Blood God Cult, once there is solid evidence, is to be killed without mercy."

Chu Tiankuo nodded, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"You all must cooperate well with Commander Gu, do you understand?"

Gu Han, watching from the side, was overjoyed.

This was exactly the effect he wanted.

He could both co-opt a group and bring down another group of people.

At the same time, he could legitimately "get" life origin crystals.

"From today on, the Zhenwu Division will enter a state of first-level combat readiness and will fully investigate the movements of the Blood God Cult."

"At the same time, strengthen the defense of the Imperial City; there must be no mistakes!"

"Yes!"

The crowd responded in unison, their loud voices shaking the great hall slightly.

A playful smile curled the corners of Gu Han's mouth as his gaze swept over Chu Tiankuo.

"Senior Chu, I have just arrived and am not yet familiar with the affairs of the Imperial City."

"You do not need to ask me how to deploy personnel."

"You just need to issue the orders."

"If there is anyone who feigns compliance while acting against orders, you can deal with them according to the division rules."

Chu Tiankuo seemed to have guessed Gu Han's thoughts and couldn't help but interrupt.

Gu Han's gaze swept over the people in the hall, a cold sneer on his lips, his killing intent chilling.

"Deputy Commander Zhao, immediately mobilize three hundred Zhenwu Guards to blockade the four main gates of the Imperial City. Anyone suspicious is to be detained and interrogated."

"Yes."

Zhao Wuji's heart jolted; he hurriedly bowed to accept the order and turned to leave in a hurry.

"Senior Chu, I need to check Commander Yang's recent activity records and the people he contacted."

Gu Han looked at Chu Tiankuo, his tone carrying a hint of unquestionability.

"Especially the last person he contacted before his death; I want to know what he discovered."

Chu Tiankuo nodded, waved his hand to summon a Zhenwu Guard, and gave a few whispered instructions.

The Zhenwu Guard accepted the order and hurried away.

"The rest of you, return to your posts and strengthen patrols. Once you find any trace of the Blood God Cult, report it immediately."

"Yes!"

The crowd responded in unison and dispersed, leaving the great hall instantly empty.

Gu Han's gaze flickered as he calculated secretly in his heart.

He needed to investigate the movements of the Blood God Cult as soon as possible, combine them with the intelligence he already knew, and figure out their background to formulate a countermeasure.

At the same time, he also wanted to use this opportunity to completely control the Zhenwu Division and turn this force to his own use.

Even if that failed, he had to find people he could use.

While he was thinking, the Zhenwu Guard hurried back, holding a Jade Slip in his hands.

"Commander, this is Commander Yang's recent activity record."

Gu Han took the Jade Slip and scanned it with his Divine Sense; a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

However, the Jade Slip was completely blank.

Gu Han gently stroked the Jade Slip with his fingertips, his gaze suddenly becoming as cold as a knife as he swept it toward Chu Tiankuo.

"Senior Chu, as a high-level member of the Zhenwu Division, why is Commander Yang's activity record blank?"

"This doesn't seem to be in accordance with the rules, does it?"

Chu Tiankuo's expression sank slightly, a flash of gloom crossing his eyes, but he quickly returned to calmness.

"Commander Gu, Yang Qianjue has always been cautious in his actions; perhaps he did not leave a record, which is also possible."

"Furthermore, with his strength, there was no need to record anything."

"No need to record?"

Gu Han sneered, a mocking expression curling the corners of his mouth.

"Although Commander Yang's strength was great, the Blood God Cult's methods are bizarre. If he had really discovered something, how could he not leave a record?"

"Unless..."

He deliberately dragged out his tone, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"Unless someone deliberately erased the record, or this record was swapped."

As soon as these words were spoken, the great hall was in an uproar.

The crowd looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and confusion.

Chu Tiankuo's expression was gloomy, his Qi surging around him, like the calm before a storm.

"Commander Gu, do you mean that there is a mole from the Blood God Cult in the Zhenwu Division?"

Gu Han did not speak, only smiled.

Afterwards, he spoke slowly.

"Senior Chu, I have not been in the capital for long."

"But I have heard about the incident where the Zhenwu Division's Celestial Prison was stormed by the Blood God Cult."

"If..."

Gu Han stopped mid-sentence.

Upon hearing this, Chu Tiankuo's expression became as gloomy as water, and the pressure of his Nirvana Realm surged like a physical substance, causing everyone in the great hall to struggle to breathe.

"Commander Gu, do you mean that the storming of the Zhenwu Division's Celestial Prison by the Blood God Cult is related to the death of Yang Qianjue?"

A cold sneer curled the corners of Gu Han's mouth, his gaze like torches as he looked directly at Chu Tiankuo.

"Senior Chu, as a high-level member of the Zhenwu Division, the fact that Commander Yang's activity record is blank is in itself unreasonable."

"Furthermore, his death was bizarre, and his body was covered with the Blood Curse unique to the Blood God Cult; this is definitely not a coincidence."

"Adding in the storming of the Celestial Prison, if the Blood God Cult could succeed so easily, it would be hard to convince anyone that there is no mole within the Zhenwu Division."

As soon as these words were spoken, the great hall fell into dead silence.

The crowd looked at each other, their eyes full of shock and fear, afraid of being suspected.

After all, the Imperial family and the Blood God Cult had already completely gone to war.

The Blood God Cult's intention to replace them was already obvious.

If the Chu family wanted to secure their hold on the empire, they had to remove the Blood God Cult, an unstable factor.

Chu Tiankuo's gaze flickered as he calculated secretly in his heart.

What Gu Han said was not without reason; behind the death of Yang Qianjue and the storming of the Celestial Prison, there was likely a greater conspiracy hidden.

"Commander Gu, since you have already detected that this matter is suspicious, do you have any clues?"

Chu Tiankuo asked in a deep voice, his gaze carrying a hint of scrutiny.

A playful smile curled the corners of Gu Han's mouth as his gaze swept over the crowd.