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Chapter 103: The Frontline of Tiangang City - A Great Transformation?
Chapter 103: The Frontline of Tiangang City - A Great Transformation?
It was already June, the height of summer, and the weather was getting hotter by the day.
This time, four elders had arrived at the frontline of Tiangang City.
The outskirts of the Great Zhou Dynasty, near the eastern wilderness where the Yunyang Sect was located, was the area with the most demon activity.
Compared to the Yunyang Sect, Tiangang City was slightly better off.
Although it wasn't the most heavily raided area, the elders hadn't seen such a stable frontline in many years.
Accompanied by the Hall Master, the elders had already inspected the entire defensive line.
Having overseen Tiangang City for many years, this was the first time they had witnessed such a situation.
Throughout the inspection, they hadn't encountered a single demon.
In previous years, demon raids were a common sight during their visits.
After inquiring, they learned that some stages had gone three consecutive days without any demon attacks.
The elders chatted as they observed the frontline.
"Thinking back to last year's situation, I find it hard to believe that the stable frontline before us is real," the Great Elder said with a smile.
Last year's exhaustion had made many sects within the Great Zhou Dynasty mock Tiangang City.
Even High Priest Xuan Shang had expected another challenging year during the winter.
But this year was surprisingly different from the last.
"Indeed, last year, we Hall Masters had to go to the frontline to deal with the situation, unlike this year," the other elders and hall masters chimed in.
"Are the current defensive arrangements along this frontline all methods suggested by Su Chen's disciple?" asked one of the elders.
The entire frontline of Tiangang City had adopted Su Chen's recommended strategies.
Concentrating the fortifications and personnel for a focused defense.
Hearing this, one of the Hall Masters nearby smiled and said, "It should be the method we 'borrowed' from Su Chen.
With these improvements, the defensive effectiveness has indeed improved significantly.
And they have other tricks up their sleeves, which I invite you all to witness."
As he spoke, the Hall Master walked forward.
He stopped when they reached the deliberately left weak point.
"The fortifications on both sides are sturdy, and we intentionally left a gap in the middle, waiting for those abominations to fall into our trap.
As long as they dare to come, they will perish here.
But recently, those demons seem to have wised up.
Even with these traps set, they dare not approach."
Listening to the Hall Master's explanation, the elders' faces lit up with smiles.
"This 'Lure the Enemy Into a Trap' strategy is indeed clever.
It seems we in Tiangang City haven't felt this satisfied in dealing with demons for many years."
Throughout their inspection, the elders couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces.
After completing their rounds, the elders headed towards the main camp at the frontline to examine the logistics situation.
The Hall Master by their side had already been dismissed.
As they walked, the elders discussed their impressions of the frontline.
"Actually, when we were still in the sect, Ouyang Chuan suggested that we consider advancing the frontline.
I thought he was just boasting after gaining some benefits, but now it seems that our frontline in Tiangang City indeed has the potential to move forward."
Hearing High Priest Xuan Shang's words, the other elders nodded in agreement.
This frontline inspection had significantly changed their perception of the situation.
"Did Su Chen learn these methods from the Yunyang Sect?"
Hearing this, the Third Elder shook his head.
"I don't think so. I visited the Yunyang Sect for a while, and they didn't have such arrangements there.
"The Cloudpeak Sect has been advancing their frontline frequently, but their fortifications are hastily constructed and even neglected in terms of defense." The Great Elder nodded in agreement.
"Recently, I've received numerous messages about the Cloudpeak Sect. Their situation seems dire."
The Third Elder chimed in, "I've heard that since the beginning of spring this year, the Cloudpeak Sect has been having a rough time."
"Not only have they retreated significantly from the frontline, but their defense capabilities against demons have also taken a major hit. The Bulrush City behind the Cloudpeak Sect has been mostly free of demon activity for the past two years. But recently, demons have been infiltrating frequently."
"After the start of spring, the reinforcements from other sects have all been recalled. It seems like the Cloudpeak Sect is facing a significant issue."
Hearing this, the Fourth Elder pursed her lips and waved her hand. "The information you have, Third Elder, is not as detailed as what I know. The Cloudpeak Sect's predicament stems from their inability to track the demons' movements. In the past, the Cloudpeak Sect's most common tactic against demons was ambushing them. They often succeeded, slaying dozens, even hundreds of demons in one go."
"Last year, when Xia Kun from the Cloudpeak Sect came for reinforcements, he also wanted to employ this strategy. But he returned without success, blaming it on our inability to control the demons' movements and the insufficient reconnaissance abilities of our disciples."
"However, after the start of spring, the Cloudpeak Sect's scouting capabilities seem to have taken a turn for the worse. Not only are they struggling to track demons in the wilderness, but they're also finding it difficult to predict demon attacks."
"They've trained two batches of scouting disciples, but the results have been less than satisfactory."
"The Cloudpeak Sect's frontline is facing far more problems than we anticipated." The elders sighed.
"It might take years to climb a high mountain, but the fall from its peak can happen in an instant." The Great Elder sighed, his brows furrowing slightly as he spoke.
"Fourth Elder, how did you come by such detailed information about the Cloudpeak Sect?" the Great Elder inquired.
The Fourth Elder replied, "For the past two years, the Cloudpeak Sect's frontline has been unusually stable, and they've advanced a hundred li. I naturally wanted to investigate and see if they had discovered any mysteries. So, I sent someone in."
"Find an opportunity to recall them. It might be a bit troublesome if the Cloudpeak Sect discovers them." The High Priest Xuan Shang nodded slightly.
The Fourth Elder nodded and then spoke, finally mentioning Su Chen. "Actually, I received two pieces of news, but they might not be as accurate. However, in the Cloudpeak Sect, these messages are spreading everywhere."
The elders were stunned upon hearing this.
"The first message is that the Cloudpeak Sect's frontline, which used to rely heavily on Su Chen's scouting abilities. So, after Su Chen's departure, their reconnaissance missions have faced significant challenges."
The Second Elder hesitated for a moment before speaking. "For such a large sect to undergo a significant change due to one or two disciples seems unlikely."
But the Fourth Elder added, "Second Elder, think carefully. Hasn't our Tian Gang City's frontline undergone a significant change? If so, isn't it because of Su Chen's arrival that this change occurred?"
The Second Elder fell silent at these words.
(End of Chapter)
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