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Chapter 100: The Dilemma Regarding Su Chen
Chapter 100: The Dilemma Regarding Su Chen
After resting for a few days in Jiang'an City, Su Chen decided it was time to return to Tiangang City. He planned to gather his fellow disciples and head towards the frontline defenses.
The frontline of Tiangang City had become relatively stable, but Su Chen knew that the demons would return to test their defenses after a period of calm.
These demons had an unwavering obsession with human flesh and bones, believing it to be greatly beneficial to them.
The slightest lapse in vigilance would invite another wave of attacks.
Su Chen wasn't sure about the plans of the higher-ups in the sect regarding the Tiangang City frontline. Should they maintain their current position or push forward?
Su Chen personally leaned towards stabilizing the frontline situation.
In his opinion, the disciples of Tiangang City still lacked the necessary skills, especially in tracking and responding to the demons.
He recalled how Yunyang Sect had continuously pushed the frontline after gaining the upper hand, expanding their territory and reclaiming lost lands, leaving their names in history.
Such glory was still alluring to the strong.
Su Chen didn't dwell on the decision-making process, as it wasn't his place to choose.
His focus was on ensuring the stability of the frontline, allowing him more time to cultivate and improve.
On his journey back to Tiangang City from Jiang'an City, Su Chen chose not to rent a horse. He wanted to test his Cloud Walking Steps body technique and see how well he had mastered it.
Body technique was crucial for disciples carrying out reconnaissance missions. Often, escaping danger relied on one's own agility.
With his current strength at the Initial Stage of the Seventh Realm, and his gradually improving understanding of Qi, the combination of the Lightness and Air Guide Heavenly Talents allowed him to reach a new level of speed.
With this in mind, Su Chen began to execute his body technique as he traveled forward.
As he utilized all his skills, Su Chen felt his speed approaching that of a Sixth Realm cultivator at the peak of their power. Even the most elite demons would struggle to catch up with him.
However, maintaining this speed put a significant strain on his body. If not for the strengthening effects of Profound Heaven Heart Decision and Jade Optimal Fruit, his body might not have been able to withstand the pressure.
Even his muscles and bones might have suffered from potential fractures.
When he grew tired, Su Chen would rest at relay stations, and then continue using his body technique to travel. He sought to improve himself through these trials.
The most profound technique of Cloud Walking Steps was in the third layer, and although Su Chen had gained some insights, he was still some distance away from truly mastering it.
Yunyang Sect:
After the three elders returned to the sect, they took the time to gather the disciples closest to Su Chen and question them again.
Following this round of inquiries, the five elders once more assembled in the courtyard to discuss recent events.
"The Fifth Elder and I re-interrogated seven disciples who were close to Su Chen," one of them began.
"What did you find out? Is there any new information?" the Great Elder asked eagerly.
This time, their questioning wasn't limited to Su Chen's situation or the disciples' opinions of him.
News from Tiangang City confirmed that Su Chen had played a significant role on the frontline. His ability to track and analyze demon activity was exceptional.
Moreover, the frontline of Tiangang City was indeed becoming more stable.
Is Su Chen the key figure? We can use this opportunity to make a further judgment.
At the same time, if Su Chen is indeed as the rumors say...
We can also look for inspiration from these questions.
"There's a female disciple named Chen Xia, she's from the same hometown as Su Chen, both from Jiang'an City.
Her evaluation of Su Chen is very low, almost entirely derogatory.
As for the others, most of their opinions are full of praise."
The Third Elder explained, his expression rather solemn.
They did have an impression of Su Chen.
He was a rather proactive and experienced disciple on the frontline.
But previously, they didn't think Su Chen was particularly capable.
"What did the others say? We've arranged so many scout disciples, yet the problem remains unsolved.
This Su Chen's talent and comprehension are quite average.
But if he can really be effective in Tiangang City, it's likely that he coincidentally grasped some kind of trick to deal with demons.
Did we learn any tricks from their words?"
Upon hearing this, the Third Elder shook his head with a hint of helplessness.
He also hoped to learn some tricks to resolve the current dilemma facing the Yunyang Sect.
As long as the issue of tracking demons is resolved, these elders are confident they can overcome the current challenges.
"The responses from these disciples didn't reveal any tricks.
In their answers, it's simply that Su Chen is skilled at observing demon traces.
As for methods, they also mentioned some that can only provide auxiliary support.
It's impossible for these methods to offer much help in scouting."
At this moment, Sun Xue Rong spoke up from the side.
"Anyway, from what these disciples say, our stability on the frontline relied on Su Chen.
And it can only rely on Su Chen, only he has this ability and skill, no one else can.
Fellow elders, do you believe this? Even if Su Chen were replaced by Jian Yun or Xing Wan, I would find it hard to believe.
Not to mention, he's a disciple with little talent and potential.
His strength is barely enough to face a single Golden Demon, let alone anything else."
Sun Xue Rong's words carried a hint of disdain.
But in reality, the Yunyang Sect's eagerness to push the frontline resulted in numerous gaps in their defenses.
Many of the scout disciples were merely nominal, lacking true capability.
Initially, it was Su Chen who kept the frontline stable.
Without him, maintaining stability would have been difficult."
At this moment, the Fourth Elder took out a letter and placed it before the group.
"Fifth Elder, you seem to look down on Su Chen, but I've received different information.
Su Chen performed well in the mid-year examination in Tiangang City.
Gu Wei, the sister of Gu Feng, you should know her. She couldn't suppress Su Chen in their encounter.
You say he lacks talent and potential, yet this doesn't seem like someone without ability."
These elders had been discussing Su Chen for some time.
The Great Elder, feeling that the discussion wasn't yielding valuable insights, waved his hand dismissively.
"Regarding Su Chen, when he submitted his resignation letter, I felt something was amiss.
Never mind, let's not dwell on it.
Let's focus on resolving the sect's issues.
The current problems aren't solely about any one disciple.
It's about the system, about the majority of our disciples having issues, which is why the sect's challenges persist."
(End of Chapter)
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