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Chapter 112: The Beast Tide and Yunyang Sect's Dilemma
Chapter 112: The Beast Tide and Yunyang Sect's Dilemma
As Taiwu Zhenren spoke, the other elders naturally remained silent, allowing him to continue.
Zhao Li stood up and walked to the center, her expression grave.
"Grandmaster, esteemed elders, you have all experienced the Beast Tide and are well-informed about it."
"Indeed, we are all familiar with the Beast Tide."
"In the past two hundred years, records show that the Beast Tide occurs only once every fifty years or more."
"As a result, many believe that the Beast Tide will inevitably occur after a gap of fifty years or more."
"However, this generalized conclusion lacks sufficient evidence."
"On the contrary, I have discovered numerous signs indicating that a Beast Tide is forming."
Zhao Li's expression remained solemn, knowing she had to make the sect's higher-ups understand the severity of the situation.
Taiwu Zhenren, sitting beside her, nodded slightly, encouraging Zhao Li to continue.
"First, our frontline defenses have been facing extremely frequent demon raids."
"Often, within twelve hours, there would be three or even four attacks."
"The frequency and intensity of the demon raids have been escalating."
"Yesterday, the raids turned into a surprise attack, indicating the demons' growing audacity and contempt for us."
"Research shows that the formation of the Beast Tide is triggered by our perceived weakness."
"The more we retreat and suffer losses, the more rampant these abominations become."
"If we can't stop their rampage, it may eventually lead to the formation of the Beast Tide. By then, it will be difficult to contain it."
As Zhao Li finished speaking, Sun Xuerong could barely contain her rebuttal.
However, Zhao Li didn't give her the chance, continuing her explanation.
"I understand that Fifth Elder believes this reasoning is somewhat far-fetched."
"After all, in recent years, other sects have also frequently faced difficulties, encountering demon raids multiple times a day."
"But I want to clarify to the Grandmaster and esteemed elders that no other sect has faced a situation like ours, even with frequent demon raids."
"Of course, these are just speculations, and I, Zhao Li, would not waste the Grandmaster and elders' time."
"I have further evidence to support my claim."
As she spoke, Zhao Li walked out of the courtyard.
Soon, she returned to the small courtyard, holding a piece of cloth-wrapped object.
She tossed the item onto the ground and unveiled the cloth.
Inside was a shocking sight—the corpses of two small demons.
One was a lynx demon, and the other, a scaled snake demon.
"These two demons were killed by me during the recent demon raid."
"By seeing these corpses, Grandmaster and esteemed elders, you should understand the evidence I'm presenting."
As Zhao Li spoke, the elders rose from their seats and approached the demon corpses.
"Lynx demons and scaled snake demons don't seem to be the types of demons found in this wilderness."
"Third Elder is correct," one of the elders said. "These two types of demons are not native to this eastern wilderness."
"Lynx demons originate from the southeast, inhabiting the wilderness outside Tiangang City."
"As for the scaled snake demons, their habitat is further north, in the eastern wilderness of Jin State."
"Yet, both kinds of demons have appeared outside our Yunyang Sect's frontline defenses."
"Demons have a strong sense of territoriality, and different types of demons are often hostile towards each other."
"But now, these demons have gathered outside our sect."
At this point, Zhao Li didn't need to elaborate further.
Taiwu Zhenren and the elders were not inexperienced; they understood the implications.
While the previous frequent demon raids could be attributed to various reasons, the appearance of demons from hundreds of miles away was a clear sign.
The gathering of different types of demons was an unmistakable indication of an impending Beast Tide.
If a beast tide were to truly occur, the troubles faced by the Yunyang Sect would no longer be limited to the current situation.
In the face of a beast tide, the demons' sudden attack would be insignificant.
"Grandmaster, if it's truly a beast tide, then the trouble..."
Several elders, upon hearing this news, furrowed their brows without a moment's respite.
Master Taiwu's expression was solemn, but he remained more composed than the elders.
"Hall Master Zhao, have you been keeping an eye on this?"
Hearing their Grandmaster's question, Zhao Li nodded.
"Ever since the start of summer, I've noticed some issues and have been tracking them.
It was all speculation until this sudden attack, which provided some direct evidence."
"According to your judgment, at what stage is this beast tide, and can it still be stopped?"
Master Taiwu asked directly, and this was the matter that everyone was most concerned about.
"Grandmaster, based on my years of research and numerous investigations, the formation of a beast tide is not an overnight process.
There is an initial formation phase that can last for a year, or even two.
During this phase, demons gather, and food becomes scarce.
The demons start to exhibit signs of madness and aggression.
If the formation phase isn't handled well, it will enter the critical phase.
Demons in the critical phase are even more ferocious and extremely aggressive.
It's very difficult to stop them during this phase.
Many people even mistake the critical phase for the arrival of the beast tide.
The situation we're facing now should still be in the formation phase of the beast tide.
During this period, demons gradually become bolder and attract other demons from different regions.
Constantly showing weakness allows the demons to take advantage.
This will cause the formation phase to gradually transition into the critical phase.
If we wait until the critical phase to take action, it might be too late."
Zhao Li looked at the group of high-ranking members in the courtyard.
"Grandmaster, fellow elders, we must not retreat the frontline at this moment.
Retreating the frontline will naturally enhance our sect's ability to block the demons.
Reinforcements will arrive faster, and the terrain will be easier to defend.
But as soon as we retreat, we're showing weakness to those beasts.
Not only not retreat, but we must also strike back hard, inflicting heavy casualties and preventing them from gaining any advantages.
Only then can we suppress this beast tide."
Zhao Li's primary purpose for coming today was to discuss this matter.
If the frontline were to retreat at this moment, Zhao Li even worried that the formation phase might suddenly transition into the critical phase.
In the courtyard, the Yunyang Sect's high-ranking members all fell into hesitation.
After a while, Sun Xuerong spoke up.
"In our current situation, even if the frontline doesn't retreat, it will be difficult to suppress the demons' sudden attacks.
If we can't stop them, won't the formation of the beast tide continue?"
The other elders also nodded in agreement.
One issue hadn't been resolved yet, and another arose.
The problem with the frontline reconnaissance disciples had persisted for a long time, and now there was the crisis of a beast tide.
During the spring, the demon attacks weren't as frequent or vicious.
Yet, the frontline still encountered various problems.
Now, the situation was even more complex. How could they stop the demons?
Everyone's gaze turned to Zhao Li, waiting for her response.
In fact, these experienced elders had already thought of solutions.
In the blink of an eye, ideas flashed through their minds, but they remained silent.
Zhao Li hesitated for a moment and then turned to Grandmaster Taiwu.
"We need to seek help from other sects.
With their assistance, our burden will be significantly lighter."
(End of Chapter)
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