Beastmaster of the Ages - Chapter 7861

Chapter 7777: Lawless and Unruly

This was no longer a simple case of the disappearance of Jin Yizheng’s elite squad; it was a truly large-scale incident!

“Who…who is this murderer?!”

The generals of the various Divine Treasurys were filled with dread, fearing the mysterious Divine Treasury murderer would arrive in their respective areas at any moment.

“Investigate! Investigate further! We can’t let him continue to act with impunity! We must find the murderer!”

The deputy commanders of the various Divine Treasurys could only watch helplessly as the map before them dimmed—a special map that only emitted light when in contact with the generals!

Due to their different statuses, the pressures and anxieties faced by the members of the Myriad Realms Divine Treasury Army varied greatly.

The lower-ranking Divine Treasury soldiers feared they would be next, while those above the deputy commanders were shocked and found the disappearance incident daunting.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commander Jing Chen was hunched over his desk in his tent.

He stared at the map, his brows furrowed deeply, completely devoid of any playful mood. The women around him huddled in a corner, trembling.

They all knew that his emotions were far from calm, and he could erupt at any moment!

If one doesn’t have a keen eye at this moment, they could easily incur the wrath of the enemy.

After a long silence, Vice Commander Jingchen suddenly received a message.

He then sighed, left the tent, and seemed to be heading towards a core area…

These events, one after another, even began to alarm some of the Divine Treasure Suppressing Marshals!

The various core areas of the Myriad Realms Divine Treasure Mine are considered the most densely packed with Divine Treasure Stones, connecting the entire mine’s fortresses.

And in these core areas, each is overseen by a Divine Treasure Suppressing Marshal.

News of the mysterious disappearance of hundreds of thousands of people quickly reached this place.

As a result, all the powerful figures trembled!

“What is his purpose in causing hundreds of thousands of people to disappear? Revenge?”

“To accomplish all this so quietly, he must either possess unparalleled strength or have incredibly sophisticated methods of concealment.”

“If we don’t quickly find the missing people and solve this case, we might incur the wrath of His Majesty of the Myriad Realms!”

…

Myriad Realms Divine Treasure Mine, Core Outpost No. 3.

This wasn’t just a simple camp, but a colossal star system city built entirely of Divine Treasure Stones!

Inside the city, in a council hall,

the blackness of the Divine Treasure Stones almost swallowed up the light. A group of formidable members of the Divine Treasure Army sat around a table.

They kept their heads slightly bowed, remaining silent for a moment, none of them daring to break the silence.

Until, at the head of the table, an elderly man with golden hair like a lion, dressed in a golden robe, swept his cold gaze across everyone present.

He was heavily armored, tall and imposing, his expression dignified and authoritative, the demeanor of a seasoned general.

“What are your thoughts on the numerous mysterious disappearances of Divine Treasure Army soldiers?” the old man slowly began.

Upon hearing this, the deputy commander and the general of the Divine Treasure Army exchanged glances, seemingly hesitant.

“What, are you all afraid of saying the wrong thing? I convened this meeting to gather wisdom and find a way to break the deadlock. Please, do not be reserved, speak freely,” the golden-haired old man said indifferently.

As soon as he finished speaking, a young man dressed in red half-body armor stepped forward and bowed.

He respectfully said, “Marshal Zhaowu, in my humble opinion, the other party’s attack on the Divine Treasury Army without provocation is not merely for their own wealth; perhaps there are other motives.”

The old man was named Jing Zhaowu, a member of the royal family. It was rumored within the Divine Treasury Army that he was a distant uncle of the Myriad Realms Heavenly Emperor, a speculation he had never clarified.

“Oh? Vice-Marshal Luzhan, what are your thoughts?” Jing Zhaowu looked at Luzhan, his gaze slightly narrowed.

Luzhan came from the Lu family, a clan that had served in the military for generations. This young man in red armor was considered one of the most talented among them, having already reached the rank of Vice-Marshal of the Divine Treasury Army.

The warrior, his expression cold and stern, clasped his hands and said, “There are only two possibilities: one is for the Divine Treasure Mine, and the other is to deplete the foundation of my Divine Treasure Army. One is for wealth, but the other’s intentions are likely much greater, perhaps even harboring malicious intent towards the entire realm.”

“Forgive my bluntness,” a woman in a purple dress suddenly spoke up in the council hall. She said without hesitation, “Whether the person acting in secret is one or a group, and what their motives are, are not important. What’s more important now is how to capture the perpetrators and bring them to justice. We must direct our efforts in the right direction to solve the fundamental problem.”

“Vice Commander Zi Jun’s words are also reasonable,” Jing Zhaowu, one of the Divine Treasure Army’s commanders, nodded with a cold gaze and added, “Then, now that we have almost no clues, where should we begin to search for the criminals?”

These words fell silent once more among the dozens of people present.

They had all investigated the area where the Divine Treasure Army members disappeared, but to no avail.

Those members of the Divine Treasure Army had truly vanished into thin air, as if they had evaporated into thin air!

This was all too bizarre; even with hundreds of thousands of people missing, they hadn’t solved the fundamental problem.

However, in the silence, a rough voice suddenly rang out:

“In my opinion, we should mobilize the entire army for a massive search, halt patrols, and conduct a thorough search. Perhaps this will break the deadlock!”

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man as imposing as an iron tower.

This man was tall and strong, with a thick beard, a square face, and piercing eyes, appearing exceptionally heroic.

“Vice Commander Huo Zheng, if what you say is true, then those madmen operating in the shadows will likely thrive,” Lu Zhan sneered.

“What do you mean?” Huo Zheng frowned.

“Our Divine Treasure Army has been able to maintain perfect control over the Divine Treasure Stones without error precisely because of the complete system perfected over countless years. If we abandon patrols, those thugs who can silently ambush the Divine Treasure Army will likely go on a killing spree in the rear,” Lu Zhan said slowly.

“Since the enemy has successfully attacked the Shenzang Army, it shows that this system is not perfect. What needs to be improved and reinforced in the future, rather than continuing to leave the gates open and waiting for even greater losses before taking remedial measures,” Huo Zheng replied coldly. Then, he clasped his hands in a fist salute to Jing Zhaowu and said, “Marshal, this matter can’t be delayed any longer. Two of my camps have already been breached, and now the entire Shenzang Army, all the lower-ranking soldiers, are in a state of panic.”

Jing Zhaowu looked at him intently for a long time, then sighed slightly, “I know you’re anxious, but the plan you mentioned really can’t be implemented easily; the risk is too great.”

“Then what can we do? Are we just going to watch the positions fall like this?” Huo Zheng was unwilling to give up.

The Shenzang Army under his command had suffered the most losses, and seeing more and more Shenzang soldiers going missing, he was almost burning with anxiety!

However, Zhao Zijun fell into deep thought at this moment. Her eyes suddenly flashed, and she looked up at the others and said, “Do you think… this matter might be related to the theft of Emperor Qianfeng’s Divine Treasure Stone? Apart from that madman, no one should dare to touch the Divine Treasure Stone under the control of Inspector Han…”

“But there doesn’t seem to be any sign of the theft of the Divine Treasure Stone here at the moment,” Lu Zhan frowned.