Chapter 226: Mysterious Letter

Chapter 226: Chapter 226: Mysterious Letter

’The top ten experts of the Battle Department... what a pointless ranking.’

At first, it was just a private ranking among the various Battle Domains, but it somehow leaked out and spread.

And Qin Tianxuan had once been ranked tenth.

Prince and the others had found it laughable at the time. "Sir is only ranked tenth? Let’s see the top nine masters try to fight the Celestial Demon King one-on-one. I’d be shocked if he didn’t beat them all into idiots!"

And now, Qin Tianxuan had been removed from the top-ten ranking entirely.

Tossing the document aside, Qin Tianxuan asked, "Who’s backing Luo Qilin in this challenge?"

Prince and the others fell silent.

Qin Tianxuan smiled. "What’s wrong? Why so dejected? I get it. Is everyone backing Luo Qilin?"

Prince’s expression was grim. "A bunch of shameless bastards. They’re clearly ganging up to suppress you, Sir, hoping to replace you with Luo Qilin!"

But Venerable Yuan of the Intelligence Hall unfolded a map. "A terrifying enemy force has appeared in the Southern Domain Battle Department’s territory. They hide in the jungle and have been harassing our troops repeatedly. The higher-ups want Luo Qilin to go and hold the line. This is clearly a move to build him up into the next War God."

Qin Tianxuan rose and studied the Southern Domain Battle Department’s tactical map.

His eyes sharpened. "Harassment attacks of this intensity... this is no minor power. From this moment on, keep a close watch on the Southern Domain. Report the battle situation to me as it develops!"

Qin Tianxuan’s brow furrowed deeply.

’Just one look at the Southern Domain Battle Department’s situation map tells me Luo Qilin is nothing but an armchair general.’

’The battlefields in the Southern Domain are mostly jungle, making it difficult for supply lines to penetrate deep. Yet this Luo Qilin keeps massing troops.’

’How is a large-scale force supposed to operate in a dense, complex jungle?’

’This enemy is clearly spread out, using mobile tactics to constantly probe our strengths and weaknesses!’

’They must be planning something far more sinister!’

’And Luo Qilin doesn’t even have a single decent intelligence analysis!’

’Hmph. By the time the fighting starts, his own forces will have descended into chaos. It’s utterly ridiculous.’

At that moment, Lingsu from the Celestial Medicine Hall rushed in, a worried expression on her face, clutching an urgent report.

"It’s a letter from Wutian at the Martial Venerable Hall! He said it’s extremely urgent!"

"Don’t panic. Read it!" Qin Tianxuan ordered coolly.

Lingsu took a deep breath, broke the seal on Wutian’s urgent letter, and read: "Sir, I trust you are well. I have been defending the Northern Domain and unable to leave my post. I have just received confirmed intelligence. The Dragon Platform Phoenix Hall of the Imperial Capital—that is, the Celestial Secret Platform and the Earth Supervision Department—have dispatched an investigation team. They are en route to Su City to question you in person. Please be prepared!"

Hmm?

His subordinates all gasped.

The Imperial Capital had issued an ultimatum: the Night Emperor must submit to an investigation!

And it would be conducted right here in Su City.

For the Celestial Secret Platform and the Earth Supervision Department to be mobilized together... this was the first time in many years!

As the two most mysterious organizations in Da Xia, they operated in the shadows, specializing in covert matters!

Together, they were known as the Dragon Platform Phoenix Hall.

The Celestial Secret Dragon Platform was comprised of twelve Elders.

The Earth Supervision Phoenix Hall had twelve Supervisors!

These twenty-four individuals were the strongest guardians of the Divine Land! In comparison, the Elders of the Celestial Hall were little more than hired hands.

But even more terrifying was the old man in charge of both the Celestial Secret Platform and the Earth Supervision Department.

The supreme leader, known as Huang Tian!

"Sir, should we find an excuse to lie low for a while?" Prince suggested.

But Qin Tianxuan was perfectly calm and composed. "No. I’ll go see them as soon as we land. The top brass from the Dragon Platform Phoenix Hall have come in person. It wouldn’t be right not to go."

His other subordinates were deeply concerned.

’This isn’t the gang from the Celestial Hall. These are the truly terrifying higher-ups from the Imperial Capital!’

The private jet was already descending slowly toward Su City.

Chen Haobei, Zhao Nantian, and the twelve presidents of the Dongshen Financial Group were there to greet them.

Right outside the airport, they began to give an urgent report on the Dongshen Financial Group’s work in Su City.

Qin Tianxuan glanced at Han Biwei and the others behind him, then pointed directly at Prince. "Report all company business to him. I’m going home."

A car pulled up, and Qin Tianxuan, Weiwei, and the others returned to the long-missed courtyard.

The winter plums had yet to bloom, but a few stray kittens had taken up residence in the familiar courtyard.

Han Biwei quickly ushered the adorable kittens into the house.

Then she let out a small "Huh?" "How did a letter get in here?"

The courtyard gate was always kept locked, but there on the table in the main hall, a letter sat in plain sight!

A glint flashed in Qin Tianxuan’s eyes as he strode over. "Don’t touch it. Let me take a look!"

The courtyard was surrounded by his guards. For someone to bypass the Night Emperor’s security and secretly place a letter inside the house... even Qin Tianxuan was stunned by such a display of skill!

’Could it be an enemy?’

He carefully used a pair of chopsticks to unfold the letter.

The letter contained only a single line of text. Upon seeing the familiar handwriting, Qin Tianxuan breathed a sigh of relief, his expression turning to one of pleasant surprise.

Han Biwei leaned over, her curiosity piqued, and read it aloud: "Tianxuan, go at once to meet the leader of the Celestial Secret Platform and the Earth Supervision Department. His name is Huang Tian. In truth, you’ve known him for a long time—you’ll understand when you see him. There is a matter that requires your personal attention."

It was a simple sheet of paper, with characters written in flamboyant, soaring brushstrokes, yet there was no signature.

Han Biwei stared in a daze. "Is it from a friend of yours?"

Qin Tianxuan, however, smoothed the letter out and bowed to it with the utmost respect.

The sight was a little comical.

Han Biwei couldn’t help but giggle. "You’re so strange. Why are you bowing to a piece of paper?"

Qin Tianxuan’s expression was grave. "Weiwei, don’t laugh. This letter was handwritten by my master!"