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Chapter 106: What is Yunyang Sect Preparing Now?
Chapter 106: What is Yunyang Sect Preparing Now?
In response to High Priest Xuan Shang's inquiry, Su Chen's answer was straightforward.
"Actually, I also thought that the front lines could try to advance forward.
Our current frontline defenses are not far from Tiangang City. If we slightly advance the defense line, the rear support can keep up.
Advancing ten or twenty li, the sect can definitely hold the line."
High Priest Xuan Shang turned to Su Chen, knowing that the next part would be a twist.
"But I've discovered that the sect still has many pressing issues to resolve.
If not addressed, it's likely that, as Great Elder, you mentioned, if we advance and are forced back by the demons."
"Firstly, the first issue is the sect disciples' inadequate reconnaissance abilities.
Their judgment of demon traces is far from sufficient.
Not to mention scouting in the wilderness, even the reconnaissance around the defense line requires cultivation to enhance their abilities.
Secondly, the sect's manpower and resources might be insufficient.
In previous years, dealing with challenges has consumed considerable resources and manpower.
Now, it's just getting better, perhaps taking some time to rest and recuperate would be more appropriate.
Sect disciples also need some energy to improve themselves.
Logistical support and related resources also need to be gradually prepared and stocked."
As Su Chen spoke his suggestions, High Priest Xuan Shang listened intently, seemingly forgetting that Su Chen was just a young sect disciple.
These considerations indeed didn't seem like those of a young disciple.
"Those two reasons, if Great Elder, you could think of a way, we should still be able to overcome them.
But over this period, I've discovered that this wilderness is not right.
I've conducted reconnaissance on the wilderness outskirts.
Recently, the demons in this wilderness are all heading northeast.
Demons usually have their own territories, and without a more powerful demon to command, these beasts won't gather.
With all these demons heading that way, there's definitely something big about to happen.
The demon migration seems favorable for our defense line advancement.
But if there's something big happening, advancing the front lines might directly plunge us into a predicament."
As Su Chen spoke these final words, High Priest Xuan Shang's gaze instantly turned solemn.
The demons began migrating northeast.
Northeast, precisely the direction of Yunyang Sect.
Combining this with what Fourth Elder said earlier, High Priest Xuan Shang felt something was amiss.
Could it be that on Yunyang Sect's side, a beast tide is truly about to occur?
"Great Elder..."
Seeing High Priest Xuan Shang gazing into the distant wilderness, Su Chen couldn't help but remind him.
Hearing the voice, High Priest Xuan Shang snapped back to attention.
Su Chen didn't ask further, and High Priest Xuan Shang didn't speak.
Without continuing the conversation, High Priest Xuan Shang returned to the defense line with Su Chen.
He hurriedly prepared to leave, bringing along the other elders.
If it's truly a beast tide approaching, Tiangang City must also discuss how to respond.
Previous beast tides had wide-reaching impacts.
And those demons went mad like a tide, seemingly able to incite surrounding demons, worsening the issue.
Even if the beast tide occurs in Yunyang Sect's region, Tiangang City must also be on high alert.
High Priest Xuan Shang summoned the nearby hall masters.
On the front lines, they must scout the demons' movements in the wilderness as much as possible.
Arrange several teams to gather information separately, then consolidate and analyze.
Seeing High Priest Xuan Shang's solemn expression, several hall masters nodded repeatedly, not daring to ask without the elders initiating the topic.
After seeing High Priest Xuan Shang's reaction, Su Chen seemed to have more suspicions in his mind.
Su Chen had never experienced a beast tide, but he had read some books about it.
Combining High Priest Xuan Shang's reaction, he subconsciously began to think in that direction.
Most likely, the Great Elder had already heard some rumors.
What he said happened to align perfectly with...
If a beast tide were to occur, who knows how many lives would be lost in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
In the northeast direction, aside from some small sects, most of the wilderness areas belonged to the Yunyang Sect.
If there really was a beast tide, one wonders what preparations the Yunyang Sect had made.
In fact, these signs of a possible beast tide were also being guessed at by a small group of people within the Yunyang Sect.
As the Hall Master, Zhao Li had noticed some clues but could only make guesses.
If she knew that the demons in Tiangang City were all heading northeast, perhaps Zhao Li could have obtained some definite news.
But for now, the Yunyang Sect only considered the frontlines to be a bit challenging and hadn't noticed the impending major crisis.
After the sect elders left, everyone returned to their previous casualness.
Moreover, there seemed to be a hint of joy on everyone's faces.
Today, the elders' visit was mostly to praise and reward everyone.
Being constantly praised naturally made everyone happy and more relaxed.
On the frontlines, everyone ate something and then rested at the forward position.
Su Chen gazed into the distant wilderness, deep in thought.
"Elder Brother Wu Yi, Senior Sister Yao Xiaoyu, do you know anything about the beast tide?"
Hearing Su Chen mention the beast tide, the two of them slightly froze.
"Why bring this up out of the blue? Beast tides usually occur once every forty to fifty years. How long has it been since the last one?
It's impossible for a beast tide to appear in such a short time."
Yao Xiaoyu's thoughts were probably similar to those of most people.
Elder Brother Wu Yi, standing nearby, also nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
"Currently, our frontlines are stable, and the demons don't even dare approach our defenses. It's even less likely for a beast tide to occur."
As he spoke, Wu Yi walked forward and patted Su Chen on the shoulder.
"Just as you said yourself, those beasts are the kind that bully the weak and fear the strong.
Like last year, when we were tormented by demons, it was even more likely for a beast tide to occur.
If you really want to learn about it, I'll have someone bring some books for you, little brother Su.
If you're curious about the beast tide, just read the books. They've written down almost everything you need to know about it."
Su Chen nodded.
The elder brother and sister beside him continued the conversation, talking about the previous beast tide.
The last beast tide happened nineteen years ago in the southwestern region of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
This area actually had relatively less pressure to defend, and the terrain was very suitable for defense.
No one had expected that region to experience a beast tide.
The elder brother and sister were still young back then, newly emerged from their seclusion, and wouldn't be sent to the frontlines.
What they said was based on their own memories and experiences.
Su Chen listened to their stories, hoping to find some patterns.
Tiangang City.
After several months of training outside, Gu Feng returned to the sect.
As a Heaven-Born Disciple, he received many privileges within the sect.
When he first arrived in Tiangang City, Gu Feng publicly declared in front of everyone,
"Su Chen, if you want to compare strength or demon-slaying contributions, I'm up for it."
If he lost to Su Chen in any aspect, he would help clear Su Chen's name in the Great Zhou Dynasty.
But now that summer had arrived, had he been to the frontlines? His words sounded good, but would there be an opportunity to compete with him?
(End of Chapter)
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