71: Chapter 71 The Secrets of the Azure Demon Sect, The Second Prince's Conspiracy

Hearing this, Gu Han couldn't help but chuckle wickedly in his heart.

"I'm not just at the ninth level of the Mortal Transformation Realm."

"If you knew I was at the ninth level of the Heavenly Human Realm, even stronger than you,"

"Wouldn't your jaw just drop?"

After all, a sixteen-year-old at the ninth level of the Heavenly Human Realm could fully compete with those Holy Land walkers of this era.

Furthermore, in any power, he would be nurtured as a future leader.

However, Gu Han had no intention of working his life away for someone else.

He simply wanted to "fleece the sheep."

"You overpraise me, Commander."

"This subordinate has only just begun."

Gu Han couldn't help but act "modestly."

Yang Qianjue suddenly retracted his smile, his lone arm slamming onto the desk, causing the teacup to jump three inches high.

"Kid, do you think I'm praising you?"

Killing intent filled his eyes, and the pressure of the Mortal Transformation Realm bore down like a mountain.

"A sixteen-year-old at the ninth level of the Origin Core Realm would be a Genius focused on by any clan; why hide your cultivation and infiltrate the Zhenwu Division?"

The Heavenly Prison True Qi in Gu Han's body instinctively wanted to counterattack, but he forcibly suppressed it.

A hint of "panic" appeared on his face at just the right moment.

He knew this was one of Yang Qianjue's tests.

Only by passing it could he gain Yang Qianjue's trust.

"Commander, please see clearly, This subordinate indeed has his difficulties."

His voice lowered slightly as he recounted the story he had prepared long ago.

"My father was killed by Xu Yuan, a True Disciple of the Azure Demon Sect, who sucked his blood to practice his cultivation."

"This subordinate was afraid Xu Yuan would find out and come for me."

"This subordinate had no choice but to hide to save my life."

Yang Qianjue waved his lone arm, and an invisible wall of Qi suddenly rose in the barracks, completely cutting off the outside world.

He narrowed his eyes.

"Xu Yuan of the Azure Demon Sect?"

"The one who broke through by sucking blood in the heavenly prison a few months ago?"

Gu Han nodded quickly.

"Azure Demon Sect."

"Xu Yuan."

A flash of blood-red light crossed Yang Qianjue's eyes.

Gu Han keenly noticed that when this Commander mentioned the Azure Demon Sect, the veins on his lone arm bulged like earthworms.

"You were right to be careful."

"Only one who knows how to hide themselves can live long."

Then, he comforted Gu Han.

"The matter with Xu Yuan months ago involved many people."

"Stay in the Zhenwu Division with peace of mind, and don't think about revenge."

"Otherwise, even I won't be able to protect you."

Yang Qianjue suddenly pulled a bronze token from his robes and slapped it on the table; the characters for "Zhenwu" on it were written in a powerful, calligraphic style.

"From today, you are promoted to an official Lieutenant, leading a squad of Zhenwu Guards."

"Of course, as you've seen."

"After last night's rebellion, the Zhenwu Guards suffered heavy casualties."

"Your squad will have to wait for new Zhenwu Guards to arrive before I can replenish your ranks."

Gu Han took the bronze token and keenly sensed a hidden tracking mark concealed within it.

This was Yang Qianjue's probe.

"What? Do you think the rank is too low?"

Seeing Gu Han's expressionless face, Yang Qianjue asked coldly.

"This subordinate wouldn't dare!"

Gu Han immediately cupped his hands in a salute.

"This subordinate thanks you for your appreciation, Commander."

"This subordinate will surely do his best and not disgrace the reputation of the Zhenwu Guards."

Seeing Gu Han like this, Yang Qianjue was very satisfied.

Then, he leaned forward and stared at Gu Han, his voice extremely low.

"The Azure Demon Sect is connected to the Second Prince; Xu Yuan is just a pawn."

"I'm telling you this because I hope you can endure."

"A little impatience spoils great plans."

Gu Han's pupils constricted, and his brow furrowed.

Clearly, Yang Qianjue was very dissatisfied with the Second Prince.

But out of helplessness, he could only let it go for now.

"When the Blood God Cult caused trouble last night..."

The veins on Yang Qianjue's lone arm suddenly bulged.

"Just as I was about to kill that Third Elder, he was rescued by a masked man."

"Although that person hid well, I could still tell he was the Second Prince's consecrated expert."

The temperature in the barracks plummeted.

Gu Han feigned shock.

"Commander, you mean..."

"Exactly."

Yang Qianjue smashed a fist onto the desk.

"The Second Prince is colluding with the demon cult, intending to crush our Zhenwu Division."

"Then, he will rebuild a Zhenwu Division under his own control."

Gu Han's heart raced.

But his face showed a look of indignation.

"No wonder Zhou Yongchang today..."

"That old dog is just a lapdog begging for mercy."

Yang Qianjue sneered.

"Why doesn't the Commander report this to Your Majesty..."

"Naive."

A look of mockery flashed in Yang Qianjue's single eye.

"Do you really think His Majesty doesn't know?"

"His Majesty also wanted to use this turmoil to draw out some of the people behind the struggle for imperial power."

"Unfortunately, His Majesty miscalculated."

"He didn't expect the Blood God Cult's plot to be so extensive."

Hearing this, Gu Han couldn't help but feel tense, muttering inwardly.

"Why would this Yang Qianjue tell me so much?"

"Something's fishy."

"This fellow looks loyal, but he's probably not a good person either."

Then, Yang Qianjue suddenly leaned in, carrying a thick scent of blood.

"Are you curious why I'm telling you so much?"

Gu Han said nothing and just nodded.

"I want you to investigate this matter secretly."

The thirty-six heavenly prison chains in Gu Han's body vibrated simultaneously.

This old fox clearly wanted to use him as a pawn.

"This subordinate's cultivation is low..."

"You don't have to refuse so quickly."

Yang Qianjue interrupted Gu Han.

"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to go to your death."

"You only need to collect evidence in secret."

"Furthermore, I can promise you."

"As long as this matter is handled well,"

"I will personally capture Xu Yuan and bring him before you, so you can avenge your father."

"At the same time, the position of Captain will be yours."

Hearing this, Gu Han couldn't help but hesitate.

Seeing this, Yang Qianjue did not rush to press him, but sat in his chair and slowly sipped his tea.

A cold light flashed in Gu Han's eyes.

He keenly sensed a deeper meaning behind Yang Qianjue's words.

This old fox was clearly testing him.

If Gu Han didn't agree, he would probably be killed secretly.

After a moment, Gu Han cupped his hands and asked calmly.

"Commander, you just said His Majesty also knows about the Second Prince's matter."

"Even if I collect evidence, I'm afraid..."

Hearing Gu Han's question, Yang Qianjue did not give a definitive answer.

"His Majesty knows, but that doesn't mean others know."

"As long as the evidence can prove the Second Prince is indeed colluding with demon cultists,"

"Others will take action for us."

Hearing this, Gu Han couldn't help but complain inwardly.

"So basically, 'you just charge ahead, and the System will automatically match you with teammates.'"

Seeing Gu Han still deep in thought and hesitating, Yang Qianjue continued.

"You don't need to worry about the Second Prince moving against you."

"The Division Master should be back soon."

"If the Division Master hadn't led the majority of the Zhenwu Division's elites to the Demon Suppressing Pass to suppress the Yao Race's invasion,"

"The Blood God Cult wouldn't have had the courage to attack the Zhenwu Division."

"The Division Master?"

Gu Han's brow furrowed slightly as rumors about the Zhenwu Division Master surfaced in his mind.

That expert who always wore a bronze mask, whom even Emperor Yuanwu had to treat with respect.

To this day, no one knows what level his cultivation has reached.

It was only known that several Yao Race experts once broke into Great Chu's territory.

Intending to take root in Great Chu and establish a Yao Race stronghold.

The Zhenwu Division and the Imperial family's experts had repeatedly taken action but were driven back.

Finally, they angered that person.

Once he acted, he slaughtered all those Yao Race experts, leaving no survivors.