109: Chapter 109 The Soul-Devouring Array Appears in the Mass Graveyard, the Blood God Cult Plots a Major Case

"Clues, naturally, there are."

"However, before that, I need to first investigate the people Commander Yang had recently been in contact with, especially the last person he met before his death."

"Senior Chu, do you know who Commander Yang last met?"

Chu Tiankuo's expression was as gloomy as water, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the hall, his voice as cold as ice.

"Who did Yang Qianjue last met?"

Everyone looked at each other, all with blank expressions.

A Zhenwu Guard braced himself and stepped forward, bowing and saying.

"Old Ancestor, Commander Yang always acted alone."

"Moreover, he was a Commander; we subordinates dared not ask."

"As for the last person he met, we... we truly do not know."

"You don't know?"

Chu Tiankuo's eyes flashed with a trace of killing intent, his internal Qi surging, erupting like a violent storm.

"What use is the Zhenwu Division in raising you all?"

"You can't even investigate such a simple matter."

Everyone was terrified into silence, not daring to speak.

Gu Han's mouth curved into a sneer, his gaze sweeping over everyone, calculating inwardly.

Within this Zhenwu Division, just as he had expected, the factions were intricate and complex, each with their own agendas.

"Senior Chu, since they don't know, there is no need to ask further."

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

"As a Commander of the Zhenwu Division, the person Commander Yang last met must not be an ordinary person."

"Since this person dared to make a move against Commander Yang, how could they leave any traces?"

"However..."

He deliberately drew out his tone, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a touch of scrutiny.

"However, we can approach this from another angle."

"Oh? What angle?"

Chu Tiankuo's eyes flashed as he looked at Gu Han.

"The Blood God Cult."

Gu Han's mouth curved into a cold sneer, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Commander Yang's death is inseparable from the Blood God Cult."

"We only need to investigate the Blood God Cult's movements in the Imperial City."

"Especially which factions they are colluding with, and we will be able to follow the vine to find the culprit."

Upon hearing this, a trace of appreciation flashed in Chu Tiankuo's eyes.

He was clearly very satisfied with Gu Han's performance today.

"Commander Gu's words are very true."

"Then we shall follow your advice and fully investigate the Blood God Cult's movements."

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison, their voices loud and clear, causing the hall to tremble slightly.

Gu Han's mouth curved into an amused smile, his gaze sweeping over Chu Tiankuo.

"Senior Chu, leave the matter of investigating the Blood God Cult to me."

"You only need to oversee the Zhenwu Division and stabilize the overall situation."

"After all, the Division Master and the others are not in the capital."

"With a power vacuum in the Zhenwu Division, it is inevitable that the Blood God Cult will take advantage of it."

Chu Tiankuo nodded, his gaze carrying a touch of trust.

"Very well, then I will trouble you, Commander Gu."

"However, you must act with caution. The Blood God Cult's methods are strange; do not fall into their traps."

"Senior Chu, rest assured, I have my own discretion."

"I don't take mere remnants of the Blood God Cult to heart."

Gu Han nodded, turned to look at the crowd, his gaze like a torch.

"Everyone, the time has come to prove your innocence."

"Your Foundations in the capital are deeper than mine."

"You must surely have some other sources of information."

"I hope everyone will mobilize."

"Otherwise, if the Blood God Cult makes trouble again, not only will we lose Face..."

"...but it is also possible to lose your lives."

"Yes!"

Everyone answered in unison and dispersed, and the hall suddenly became empty.

Gu Han's eyes flickered, calculating inwardly.

Afterward, he bowed to Chu Tiankuo.

"Senior Chu, I would like to go to the place where Commander Yang fell."

"To see if I can find any clues."

Upon hearing this, Chu Tiankuo nodded.

Seeing this, Gu Han turned and stepped out of the Zhenwu Division hall.

Chu Ming was already waiting outside the hall, with twelve Zhenwu Guards arranged in strict formation behind him, their dark iron sabers flashing with a cold glint in the morning light.

"Go to the place where Yang Qianjue perished."

Gu Han flipped onto his horse, the token at his waist colliding with his saber, emitting a clear Dragon's roar.

Amidst the crisp sound of horse hooves shattering the bluestone slabs, Chu Ming said to Gu Han.

"Commander, the place where Commander Yang perished is the mass grave south of the city."

"Last night, the fighting there was extremely intense, with the earth Dragon rolling."

Hearing Chu Ming's explanation, Gu Han smiled without speaking, unable to help but think to himself.

"How could I not know about that place?"

"The fighting there was caused by yours truly."

"As for Yang Qianjue's death, I even stood by and watched him die."

Half an incense stick later.

The mass grave shrouded in blood mist came into view.

Twelve Zhenwu Guard corpses were arranged in a strange formation, with the crowns of each corpse's head opened and their brains missing.

Gu Han dismounted, his boot crushing a piece of stark white finger bone.

"The Blood God Cult's Soul-Devouring Array."

He ran his fingertips over the blood patterns between the corpses' eyebrows.

"It seems they are preparing to do something big."

Gu Han's gaze swept over the corpses, his mouth curving into a cold sneer, as if talking to himself, or perhaps intentionally speaking for Chu Ming and the others to hear.

"Although the Soul-Devouring Array is strong, it is not without traces."

"The person who set up this array must be an important figure in the Blood God Cult."

"Chu Ming, take some men and search carefully around here to see if you can find any clues."

Chu Ming accepted the order and immediately took several Zhenwu Guards to disperse and search the mass grave carefully.

Gu Han stood in place, his gaze like a torch, scanning the surroundings.

He appeared to be looking for clues, but in reality, he already had a plan in his heart.

In this mass grave, there must be other secrets hidden by the Blood God Cult.

He only needed to guide them slightly, and he would be able to let Chu Ming and the others discover more clues.

While he was thinking, a Zhenwu Guard suddenly exclaimed.

"Commander, come quickly and look!"

A hint of amusement flashed in Gu Han's eyes, his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared beside that Zhenwu Guard.

His gaze swept over the ground, his mouth curving into a cold sneer.

"This is..."

"The remains of Blood Fiend Envoy Jiu Wuming."

Chu Ming exclaimed, his eyes full of shock and fear.

Jiu Wuming, one of the twelve Blood Fiend Envoys of the Blood God Cult, was powerful and used cruel methods.

He actually died here, and his remains were so miserable; he was clearly severely wounded.

"Correct, it is indeed Jiu Wuming."

Gu Han nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"It seems that Commander Yang's death is inseparable from this Jiu Wuming."

"However, as a Blood Fiend Envoy, Jiu Wuming is powerful; how could he be killed so easily?"

"Moreover, why would his remains appear here?"

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

"Unless..."

"Unless he was seriously injured by someone, fled here, and eventually died from his injuries."

Chu Ming interrupted, a flash of realization in his eyes.

"Correct."

Gu Han nodded, his mouth curving into a cold sneer.

"To be able to seriously injure Jiu Wuming, this person's strength must be extraordinary."

"Moreover, since he dared to attack someone from the Blood God Cult, how could he leave any survivors?"

"Jiu Wuming fled here, already at the end of his strength, and eventually died here."

"Then who exactly is this person?"

Chu Ming asked, his eyes full of confusion.

"Who this person is, I do not yet know."

Gu Han shook his head, but his gaze fell on Jiu Wuming's remains.

"However, we can look for clues on these remains."

After speaking, he crouched down and carefully examined Jiu Wuming's remains.

A moment later, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his mouth curved into a mocking sneer.