Hun Yuan Tian Jiang had been watching inside the cave for a long time, his expression becoming somewhat dazed. He never would have imagined that within the entire Heavenly Soldier Manor, someone would dare to commit such an act, showing no regard for the Heavenly Soldier Manor at all.
"That person's strength is immense; they must be an Emperor-level expert!" Lu Fan stated directly. "If I'm not mistaken, they've likely been lurking within the Heavenly Soldier Manor all along!"
"You are correct. Heavenly soldiers have frequently gone missing, and we were quite puzzled. We never expected someone to be acting like this here, using heavenly soldiers as raw material for absorption. They deserve to die!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang said coldly. "This matter is of great importance. I will inform the other Heavenly Generals so they can proceed with caution!"
"Heavenly General, have you not considered that this might be the work of one of the Eight Heavenly Generals!" Lu Fan said directly. "Only then would it make sense, as in the entire Heavenly Soldier Manor, only a Heavenly General possesses Emperor-level strength!"
"Do not speak such nonsense!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang waved his hand. "Until this matter is investigated, no one should make assumptions, lest it cause unnecessary trouble. After all, who knows who is truly responsible."
"Summon 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 useless. Emperor-level experts can conceal their auras in ways that ordinary people cannot detect," Hun Yuan Tian Jiang shook his head. However, he had already spread the word, and it was likely that the other Heavenly Generals would arrive soon.
Before long, many Heavenly Generals gathered, all looking towards Hun Yuan Tian Jiang. "What exactly is going on? Is there truly such a person within the Heavenly Soldier Manor?"
"Heavenly soldiers have been disappearing in the Heavenly Soldier Manor recently; they had already become skeletons."
Hun Yuan Tian Jiang stated directly, "It's in the cave behind the mountain!"
The assembled Heavenly Generals were slightly startled. They had not expected such a thing to occur within the Heavenly Soldier Manor, catching them off guard and making them feel a sense of vigilance.
Simultaneously, the news spread instantly. Everyone began to question the safety of the Heavenly Soldier Manor, as a single Emperor-level expert could easily deal with numerous heavenly soldiers if they wished.
"There are seven Heavenly Generals present now. If I recall correctly, there should be eight Heavenly Generals in the entire Heavenly Soldier Manor!" Lu Fan spoke up.
The Heavenly Generals present were also somewhat suspicious. The news had already spread, and under normal circumstances, the other Heavenly Generals should have arrived much earlier.
"Wuji Tian Jiang is still missing!"
A man spoke, his expression growing tense. For some reason, he suddenly felt that the mysterious person within the Heavenly Soldier Manor might be Wuji Tian Jiang.
Besides him, others also shared this feeling, their hearts filled with inexplicable panic and a sense of unease.
As they were harboring doubts, Wuji Tian Jiang slowly arrived, appearing rather displeased. "I was in seclusion. What happened? Why was I summoned?"
"Wuji, were you truly in seclusion?" Hun Yuan asked, his tone serious, his gaze fixed on Wuji Tian Jiang. He was quite suspicious of the person before him.
Among the Eight Heavenly Generals, he was the last to arrive, and Wuji Tian Jiang's usual conduct was extremely erratic, making them wary.
"Wuji Tian Jiang arriving so late, could it be that you are guilty?" Lu Fan asked, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.
"Who do you think you are to question me like this?"
Wuji Tian Jiang's expression was cold, and he looked at Lu Fan with an overbearing aura, exuding a killing intent.
"I am merely a heavenly soldier, so naturally, I dare not question a Heavenly General. However, with such a significant event occurring, as a member of the Heavenly Soldier Manor, I should have the right to inquire!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "After all, this matter concerns the safety of the Heavenly Soldier Manor, and it concerns our safety!"
"Hun Yuan Tian Jiang, the person you've taught is truly arrogant!" Wuji sneered. "Seeing your verbal sparring, do you think I am that mysterious person?"
The other Heavenly Generals remained silent, but suspicion lingered in their eyes.
"Wuji Tian Jiang has always acted discreetly, and among the Heavenly Generals, he is the strongest. It is only natural for us to suspect you!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang smiled. "You needn't take it too much to heart."
"You speak lightly. To suspect me, you truly are something!" Wuji Tian Jiang said coldly. "Although I have been somewhat harsh towards the Heavenly Soldiers in the past, how could I possibly kill heavenly soldiers? I am a Heavenly General!"
Upon hearing this, the people present nodded in agreement, finding Wuji Tian Jiang's words quite reasonable.
"Even so, who can be sure that someone isn't deliberately framing someone!" Lu Fan shrugged. "After all, this matter is no trivial affair. The culprit must be found."
"You have immense courage!" Wuji Tian Jiang instantly became furious, grabbing Lu Fan's arm, his eyes filled with coldness.
Seeing this, Situ Jian Nan's face lit up with joy. To dare provoke the God of War Wuji, wasn't this seeking his own demise? Su Dan Novel Network
He was already looking for a way to deal with Lu Fan, and now Lu Fan was walking into his own doom, making him extremely pleased.
"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 Wuji Tian Jiang is connected to this matter. Perhaps this entire incident was orchestrated by Wuji Tian Jiang."
"This is sheer slander!" Wuji Tian Jiang roared with rage and sent Lu Fan flying with a palm strike, showing no mercy.
"Wuji, aren't you going too far? He is my subordinate!" Hun Yuan Tian Jiang frowned. "Whether you are that mysterious person or not, you shouldn't have acted rashly. Otherwise, you will only be giving others leverage."
"What a joke. If I did something, I would admit it. If I didn't, why would I admit it!" Wuji said coldly. "If you have sufficient evidence, you can directly confront me. But if you are spouting nonsense here without proof, I will not tolerate it!"
With that, Wuji Tian Jiang turned and left, appearing exceptionally arrogant, as if he didn't regard the other Heavenly Generals at all. With the Master of the Heavenly Soldier Manor absent, the Eight Heavenly Generals were in charge, which put them in a difficult position.
Without concrete evidence, they could not act rashly, as it would easily lead to unnecessary trouble.
"My Heavenly General is the strongest. How could he sacrifice heavenly soldiers to become stronger!" Situ Jian Nan said with a laugh. "Please do not listen to the words of villains!"