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Chapter 110: Fu Jianyun's Diligent Reconnaissance
Chapter 110: Fu Jianyun's Diligent Reconnaissance
Theories from books are shallow, true understanding comes from practice.
There are numerous texts on the art of tracking demon movements, and every sect has a vast collection of such literature.
Even among the common folk, there are books circulating that teach people how to identify demon traces.
Many have read these books, and many have studied them.
But how many dare claim to be experts? To guarantee a 70% accuracy in their observations is already quite impressive.
Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan believed themselves to be exceptionally talented.
They indeed had a keen understanding, and after reading through the relevant texts once or twice, they grasped the concepts thoroughly.
With the title of Celestial Joys above their heads, they possessed considerable strength.
However, tracking demon traces was not an easy task.
In the wilderness, there were many variables.
The observed situations often deviated from the standard descriptions in the books.
Moreover, different demons had distinct habits, leaving behind traces that varied greatly.
When Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan encountered traces, they couldn't even determine which demon had left them.
Uncertain about this fundamental step, they still exuded confidence.
As a result, the errors in their subsequent observations multiplied.
On the third day at the frontlines, Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan stopped deliberately mixing in erroneous information.
During their reconnaissance, they tried their best to be meticulous and thorough.
The next day, at the third hour, the two went to inquire about the previous night's situation, checking the accuracy of the information they had provided.
Facing them, Xia Kun's tone remained kind and reassuring.
But with an accuracy rate of only 60%, he was far from satisfied.
On the fourth day at the frontlines, the accuracy of their reconnaissance dropped to 50%, a further decline from the previous day.
On the fifth day, the accuracy remained at 50%.
On the sixth day, it rose to 60%.
The information brought by the Yunyang Sect's two Celestial Joys seemed less reliable than that of the other disciples.
Occasionally, the other disciples' reports could reach an accuracy of 70%.
After receiving their messages, Xia Kun rarely acted upon the information provided by the two.
With an accuracy rate consistently below 60%, their reports held little value.
Especially when reporting, they would usually mark the most confident pieces of information.
Which location had the highest concentration of demon attacks?
But the most confident parts of Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan's reports were often incorrect.
Under these circumstances, the frontline commanders dared not rely on the information provided by the two Celestial Joys.
In the past, Su Chen's reconnaissance reports had never contained errors.
Xia Kun intentionally suppressed this information.
If other disciples were to find out, their resentment might grow, further affecting morale.
Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan, enjoying their private tent and the dedicated attention of their attendants at the frontlines, had only managed to achieve a 60% accuracy rate in their reports.
How would the other hardworking disciples feel about this? It would undoubtedly impact their morale significantly.
June 7th marked the ninth day of Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan's stay at the frontlines. Before this, the Hall Masters had tolerated their lack of contributions.
But the previous night, the frontline situation underwent a significant transformation.
The demon raids had escalated into full-scale assaults.
Although only a single character differentiated 'raid' from 'assault,' the entire experience was vastly different.
Each sect had strict definitions for demon activities.
While both involved demon attacks on the defense lines, their objectives were entirely distinct.
During raids, many demons aimed to leap over the defense lines and infiltrate the rear areas.
Their aggression was not as intense, and their primary goal was to scavenge for resources.
However, in assaults, demons displayed several times more ferocity, their primary objective being to inflict harm.
The entire defensive line is on the brink of collapse.
The continuous defense and show of weakness have led to this outcome.
The demons have become even more rampant and brazen.
Last night's surprise attack directly injured over ten disciples, and two even lost their lives.
To stabilize the entire defensive line, a large number of additional disciples must be dispatched.
Moreover, powerful disciples are needed to maintain order.
Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan's performance in reconnaissance has been abysmal.
In the face of demon attacks, the Yunyang Sect must rearrange its reconnaissance disciples.
This frontline needs a victory, a significant victory, to suppress the demons once again.
Otherwise, the situation will only deteriorate further.
On the second day after the surprise attack, the Yunyang Sect has already arranged for many people to come as reinforcements.
The entire defensive line looks chaotic.
Thinking back to the past two years, the Yunyang Sect's frontline defense was so stable.
Not only were demon raids non-existent, but the sect would proactively seek them out, constantly pushing forward.
Now, even after retracting the defensive line, the decline cannot be halted.
Hall Master Zhao Li hasn't had any rest and has already started analyzing the current situation.
The signs of a beast tide seem to be becoming increasingly evident.
Previously, they were just speculations, but now, they are gradually being verified.
Looking at the current defensive line, everyone's expressions are solemn.
Facing last night's surprise attack, many have yet to recover their wits.
But Zhao Li knows that the sect doesn't need to deal with this simple surprise attack.
Instead, it needs to prepare for a potential beast tide.
It's not too late yet; if these demons can be suppressed, making them suffer and lose their lives, perhaps this beast tide can be stopped.
With this in mind, Zhao Li continues her research and investigation.
After the evidence is clear, she will return to the Yunyang Sect.
She will have a thorough discussion with the sect's elders.
At the third hour, in the Yunyang Sect's side hall.
Taiwu Zhenren has summoned the five elders, along with some core hall masters, and they have all arrived.
The news from last night has just been received.
The unexpected attack has resulted in heavy losses for the frontline defense.
Morale was already low and unstable, and it's uncertain how things will change after this incident.
In the side hall, one of the hall masters first reported the current situation.
How many were lost, how many injured, and how many perished.
"Since the beginning of spring this year, our Yunyang Sect's defensive line has never been stable, constantly facing issues.
Can this defensive line truly hold back those demons?"
Taiwu Zhenren also appears somewhat weary.
In recent months, he has started to reevaluate the Yunyang Sect's situation.
The problems are becoming quite severe.
Especially in the matter of nepotism, the issue is extremely serious.
To understand the specific situation, Taiwu Zhenren hasn't assigned tasks but is personally overseeing everything.
In the past two years, many positions within the Yunyang Sect have undergone changes.
Not only on the frontline but also in the sect's rear line, positions with high contribution points have mostly seen personnel changes.
Perhaps one or two hardworking individuals remain, but many others are just going through the motions.
The issue of nepotism in the sect's rear line hasn't been completely resolved, and now the frontline has encountered another major problem.
Demon raids have turned into surprise attacks, and the frontline's continuous show of weakness has made these beasts even more arrogant.
"Where are Jianyun and Xingwan?
Weren't they assigned to the frontline for reconnaissance missions?
Or have they not resolved the issues with reconnaissance?"
Taiwu Zhenren asks a series of questions.
In the side hall, everyone looks at each other, unsure of how to respond.
After a moment, their gazes shift to the Fifth Elder, Sun Xuerong.
As the master of Jianyun and Xingwan, it's up to her to decide how to address this matter.
(End of Chapter)
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