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The underworld, Silent Peak, Senluo Palace.

"Report——"

A loud report sounded outside the Senluo Palace, breaking the originally dull and solemn atmosphere.

Afterwards, a messenger walked quickly into the hall, knelt in front of it, and spoke with a hint of urgency in his voice.

"General Ximen, there is urgent military information!" The messenger lowered his head and presented a scroll with both hands.

Ximen Hao is the eldest son of Ximen Yan, the King of Ghosts in the West of the Underworld, and also the most powerful general under his command. He is tall with a resolute face, and wears a black armor that exudes a cold aura.

At this moment, he was sitting on the main seat in the Senluo Hall, his eyes were as fast as lightning, and he was intimidating without even being angry.

He took the scroll, slowly unfolded it, glanced at the contents, angrily slammed the scroll on the table, and said coldly: "What are you doing? One hundred and fifty people disappeared just like that?"

The messenger lowered his head, not daring to breathe. He knew Ximen Hao's temper. His anger at this moment was just the beginning. If he was not careful, he might become the target of his anger.

"General, what's going on?" A Hades general wearing a black robe and a ghost mask on his face stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

This underworld general is named Chang Ying, and he is one of Ximen Hao's confidants.

Ximen Hao took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and said in a deep voice: "According to the report from the spies, our escort team suddenly lost contact in the area of ​​Wangcheng last night, and we still don't know whether they are alive or dead."

"What? Missing?" Chang Ying frowned, a trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes, "How is this possible? With so many people, even if they were captured or killed by the enemy, there should be news sent back."

"Besides, for this escort mission, we have specially hired Venerable Poison Dragon, one of the top ten poisoners of Ghost Demon Sect, to accompany us. His strength is at the peak of the Spiritual Transformation Realm, and few people can match him. With our manpower, how could we..."

Chang Ying suddenly stopped talking here, as if he had thought of some terrible possibility.

Ximen Hao's expression became more and more solemn. He said in a deep voice: "You are right. I am naturally aware of the strength of Venerable Poison Dragon, but the problem is that there is no news at all now. This is the most bizarre thing."

He stood up and paced back and forth in the hall, seeming to be thinking about a strategy.

"General, could it be that we have encountered some force majeure? For example, a powerful beast or some unknown disaster?" Chang Ying asked tentatively.

Ximen Hao shook his head and said, "It's unlikely. We have already explored the escort route and everything is normal. Moreover, if there is an external attack, there will always be clues left behind, but now it is dead silent."

"General, I also have something to report." As the two were talking, another underworld general came forward from the hall, holding a jade slip that was glowing with a faint light in his hand.

"Speak." Ximen Hao said without turning his head.

The dark general said tremblingly: "Three days ago, a team of my men disappeared inexplicably while trying to capture an island in the Blue Sea; two days ago, another team of my men lost contact while hunting monks in Dushuo Mountain."

"What? There is such a thing?" Ximen Hao turned around suddenly, staring at the Hades General with a dagger-like gaze, "Why didn't you report it before?"

The dark general was so frightened that he trembled all over and quickly explained: "General, calm down. I thought it was just an isolated accident before and didn't connect the dots. It was not until today when I heard the news that the escort team was missing that I felt something was a little strange."

"How many people did you lose? What were their titles?"

The Hades general swallowed his saliva and said carefully, "General, I lost two teams of troops, each with fifty elite soldiers, including ten Hades generals and forty Hades soldiers."

"These soldiers were carefully selected and have great strength. They were originally responsible for carrying out important missions."

Ximen Hao frowned and tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound.

The number of missing people has reached more than 200, and this has happened three times in a row. It is definitely not a coincidence.

What's more, the places of disappearance are all on the edge of the underworld and the outside world. There may be some huge conspiracy hidden behind this.

"Zhao Sui, how dare you hide such important military intelligence! Are you tired of living?" Ximen Hao suddenly turned around, staring at the Hades General Zhao Sui with sharp eyes, with a hint of coldness in his voice.

Zhao Sui's face changed, and he quickly knelt on one knee and explained: "General, I know my crime, but please understand that I have never concealed it intentionally. I have been investigating this matter secretly, but I don't have any solid evidence yet, so I dare not report it easily."

Ximen Hao narrowed his eyes and asked coldly: "So what did you find out?"

"I..." Zhao Sui hesitated for a moment, but when he saw Ximen Hao's sharp eyes, he knew he had to tell the truth.

He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "General, I found that these missing locations have one thing in common, that is, they are all close to some legendary forbidden areas.

"Forbidden Land?" Ximen Hao raised his eyebrows. "Are you saying that these disappearances are related to the forbidden land?"

Zhao Sui nodded and said, "I am just guessing, but I can't find a more reasonable explanation."

"The underworld is vast and boundless, with many forbidden areas, hiding many unknown dangers and secrets. These missing people may have inadvertently violated the taboos of certain forbidden areas and suffered unexpected consequences."

"Is this your investigation? Where did you hear this information?" Ximen Hao asked in a deep voice.

Zhao Sui replied, "I heard it from some casual cultivators wandering in the underworld. Some of them claimed to have seen strange visions with their own eyes, and others said they felt a strong sense of oppression near certain forbidden areas."

"What nonsense! I think you have become more and more foolish over the years. You actually believed in such nonsense!" Ximen Hao shouted angrily and slammed the table with his palm, causing the entire hall to buzz.

Zhao Sui was so frightened that he trembled all over, and quickly lowered his head and said, "General, calm down. I admit my guilt."

But how could Ximen Hao have room for him?

"Know your crime? What crime do you know? Concealing military intelligence, or believing in rumors and disrupting the morale of the army?"

Zhao Sui's face was pale and sweat rolled down his forehead. He knew that he had really angered Ximen Hao this time.

"General, your subordinate..." He tried to explain, but Ximen Hao didn't want to listen anymore.

"Enough!" Ximen Hao waved his hand to interrupt him. He raised his hand and a black light shot out from his palm, instantly enveloping Zhao Sui.

Zhao Sui only had time to let out a terrified scream before he disappeared into the dim light without leaving even a trace.

When everyone in the hall saw this, their hearts trembled and they dared not breathe.

Ximen Hao retracted his palm, glanced at everyone coldly, and said in a deep voice: "From now on, I don't want to hear any more rumors about the forbidden area. If anyone dares to talk nonsense again, this will be the end!"

Everyone responded in unison, and no one dared to object.

Ximen Hao took a deep breath and calmed himself down. He knew that the most important thing now was to find out the truth behind these disappearances.

"Chang Ying, go and find out for me right now where these missing people have gone. Whether they are alive or dead, I want a definite answer!"

"Yes, General!" Chang Ying responded hurriedly. Without any delay, he turned around and left the hall.

Ximen Hao stood in the center of the hall, gazing into the distance, as if thinking about a strategy.

Missing soldiers, forbidden areas, unknown enemies...all of these seem to point to a huge conspiracy.

He must find out the truth as soon as possible, otherwise if the situation gets out of control, the consequences will be disastrous.