"Dispatch all high-level Dao Realm members of the Three Judicial Departments immediately, and once any sign of Hidden Kill is discovered, report at once."

"Notify the Three Judicial Departments of the Hundred Mansions to mobilize fully, and report any anomalies immediately."

Yet, he felt that was still insufficient.

All nine gates of Hidden Kill were deployed, with many masters. "I’m going out first; you get on this immediately!"

Then he directly left the Three Judicial Departments, stepping into the air.

"Whew—"

Wu Yue exhaled deeply and then quickly headed to the formation pavilion of the Three Judicial Departments. It seemed the situation was more serious than he had imagined, and he had to quickly relay the news to the Three Judicial Departments of the Great Yu Hundred Mansions.

Zhan Tian left the Three Judicial Departments and went straight to the Imperial Palace.

He felt a major incident was about to occur.

This matter must be reported to Emperor Yu.

Inside Qixuan Hall.

Duke Qin hurriedly entered, instantly feeling the heavy atmosphere within.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Sit!"

Emperor Yu uttered just a single word.

Instantly, Duke Qin was slightly shaken; he knew well that when Emperor Yu said fewer words, it meant the problem was bigger.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Once seated, Emperor Yu’s gaze turned to Zhan Tian.

He nodded slowly, then recounted the gist of the news sent by the nine gates.

"All nine gates are deployed?"

Duke Qin also realized that this affair with Hidden Kill was indeed extraordinary.

"Certainly not simple, but most masters from the Three Judicial Departments have been dispatched to the Stone Cave; now we’re in need of experts, especially those above the seventh Dao Realm!"

Zhan Tian spoke in a deep voice.

But Duke Qin, after hearing his words, slowly shook his head, "I feel something is amiss!"

"Hidden Kill surely has other aims for causing such a commotion."

He glanced at Emperor Yu, "The Dangerous Lands perhaps?"

The Ten Great Dangerous Lands and Hidden Kill were indeed connected as they knew.

Emperor Yu nodded, "I suspect the same!"

"But which of the Ten Dangerous Lands exactly, or are all of them involved this time?"

Instantly, Duke Qin felt intense pressure.

"What should we do about Hidden Kill? There’s no one left in the Three Judicial Departments!"

Zhan Tian was a bit annoyed. Neither Emperor Yu nor Duke Qin seemed to take this matter seriously, focusing more on the Dangerous Lands instead.

This meant... Hidden Kill would be ignored!

Many might die because of this.

"There aren’t many people available in Great Yu now, do your best, Zhan Tian!"

Duke Qin spoke slowly.

Moreover, Emperor Yu did not object to what he said.

Given the circumstances..."I will do my best, but I can’t guarantee the result."

Zhan Tian replied coldly.

He was discontented but helpless, as even Emperor Yu had tacitly acknowledged it, leaving him no options.

"Hmm!"

Emperor Yu responded with just one word.

He knew Zhan Tian had difficulties, but he believed the Dangerous Lands were a top priority; thus, he wouldn’t blame him regardless of the outcome.

"Your Majesty, I will proceed to mobilize troops immediately!"

"Go ahead!"

Upon hearing these words, Duke Qin and Zhan Tian stood up simultaneously, bowed slightly, and left Qixuan Hall one after another.

Outside!

"Great Yu is now besieged by crises; if the Dangerous Lands are breached, it will be catastrophic!"

"So, should we disregard Hidden Kill and allow them to act freely?"

Zhan Tian’s face was gloomy, his eyes fixed on him.

"What do you suggest then?"

"Hmph!"

In response to Duke Qin’s question, Zhan Tian snorted coldly, "Wasn’t it your actions that created this situation?"

"You can’t escape responsibility!"

After speaking, he turned and left with a sullen expression.

"Sigh!"

Duke Qin watched him leave in anger, sighed deeply in his heart.

Did they really cause this situation?

He glanced at the corners of Qixuan Hall, knowing the one inside made the final decisions, didn’t he?

As a subordinate, he was also helpless!

Was he truly doing this just for Duke Yuan and concurrently for Great Yu to start a war with the Stone Race?

Inside Qixuan Hall.

Emperor Yu looked somewhat weary, leaning back in the dragon chair, closing his eyes slowly.

The Dangerous Lands were like a thorn in the throat!

For so many years, he was about to take the final step; he won’t be at ease unless he resolves these Dangerous Lands!

Of course, he did not deny that this was beneficial for taking that final step.

"Even if many die, I will eliminate these Dangerous Lands in one go!"

Emperor Yu suddenly opened his eyes wide.

His father once told him, in turbulent times, heavy penalties should be used, and severe illnesses require strong medicine; these Dangerous Lands had always been an ailment of Great Yu, best removed altogether with strong measures.

As long as these Dangerous Lands are eradicated, no matter how many die, it’s worth it!

...

Zhan Tian left the Imperial Palace and did not return to the Three Judicial Departments immediately but went to the Ritual Department first.

No one else could be mobilized; only the Ritual Department might have possibilities.

"Elder Zhan!"

Kang Bai bowed slightly to him and then asked, "Is there anything you need, sir?"

Noticing his somewhat unsightly expression, Kang Bai also felt rather uneasy and quietly asked about his intentions.

"How many high-level experts can be mobilized from the Ritual Department?"

"High-level ones!"

Zhan Tian added.

"High-level ones?"

Kang Bai calculated in his mind and then replied, "Above level five, only a dozen!"

But seeing his dissatisfied look, he quickly added, "But most are above level six; there are five at level seven!"

Upon hearing this, Zhan Tian’s expression eased somewhat.

"I need to mobilize all of them."

"What?"

Kang Bai was stunned, thinking he had misheard.

If they were all taken, what would happen to the Ritual Department?

"Just do it; have them go to the Three Judicial Departments immediately, I have urgent matters!"

After speaking, Zhan Tian gave him no chance to respond, directly heading outside the main hall.

Leaving Kang Bai standing there in a daze.

"What kind of situation is this!"

Wearing a bitter face, he had not been at the Ritual Department for even a cup of tea’s time, and immediately it was suggested to mobilize all high-level members.