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Chapter 117: Embarrassing Maintenance, Awaiting Reinforcements from Other Sects
Chapter 117: Embarrassing Maintenance, Awaiting Reinforcements from Other Sects
The once-proud Great Zhou's leading sect now finds itself in a position where it must seek assistance from other sects.
Within the tent, several Hall Masters wore expressions of discomfort.
Last year at this time, they were the ones providing guidance and help to other sects.
They would arrogantly instruct others, pointing out flaws here and there.
But now, they themselves are in a predicament.
The sect disciples' abilities are inadequate, and their sense of responsibility is lacking. Every time they visit another sect, they find numerous faults.
Last year, people from other sects might have believed their words.
After all, at that time, the Yunyang Sect's frontline was incredibly stable.
Other sects were doing their utmost to guard against demons, and keeping them at bay in the wilderness was already a significant achievement.
Meanwhile, the Yunyang Sect was considering how to further advance their defenses.
With such a disparity, most sects held the Yunyang Sect in high esteem.
After all, no other sect could match the Yunyang Sect's prowess.
Naturally, their trust in the Yunyang Sect's guidance was high.
However, when many of the Hall Masters' disciples went to assist other sects, they acted superior and arrogant.
Now, as they seek help from those same sects, they wonder how it will feel if they encounter familiar faces. This is why these Hall Masters are reluctant to ask for assistance from other sects.
A person's reputation is their face, and a tree's bark is its life.
These Hall Masters of the Yunyang Sect hold significant positions.
Being ridiculed and embarrassed would be unbearable.
Currently, the Yunyang Sect's frontline defense faces numerous challenges, and they have no choice but to seek help from other sects.
"Zhao Li, for the next few days, lead the team on reconnaissance missions, aiming for a 70% accuracy rate.
As for the rest of us, including myself, we will participate in the night defense operations."
Taiwu Zhenren sat there, making arrangements for the current defense.
To make these demons pay, the best strategy is to ambush and slay them.
However, since Su Chen's departure, the Yunyang Sect has only managed a few small successful ambushes.
They no longer achieve the past feats of ambushing and slaying dozens of demons in one go.
For now, Taiwu Zhenren can only maintain stability by waiting for reinforcements from other sects.
After speaking, Taiwu Zhenren waved his hand, indicating that the Hall Masters could leave.
Seated in his position, Taiwu Zhenren rubbed his temples.
Troubles kept piling up, leaving him little time to breathe.
He noticed Hall Master Shang Yan hadn't left yet.
"Is there something else?" Taiwu Zhenren asked, coming back to his senses.
Shang Yan picked up the thick tea beside her and poured a cup for her Grandmaster.
Then, she poured herself a cup as well.
"Go ahead, there are no outsiders here. Speak your mind, and I'll listen," Taiwu Zhenren said.
In the current situation, it was better to speak openly.
Keeping things bottled up would only make the problems worse.
"I won't hide it from you, Grandmaster. Recently, I've been truly perplexed.
In just half a year, our Yunyang Sect seems to have transformed completely.
Those monster beasts never dared to approach our defenses before.
Whenever they did, they suffered heavy losses.
But now, how did things suddenly change so drastically?
I can't even find the reason or the direction to strive for improvement.
Could it be that the departure of a single disciple has caused such a dramatic shift in our sect?"
Taiwu Zhenren picked up his tea and took a sip.
"These questions of yours, I have asked myself more than once.
And during this period, I've been searching for answers."
As he spoke, a solemn expression appeared on Taiwu Zhenren's face.
"Our Yunyang Sect has long been riddled with countless wounds and ailments.
Many positions in the sect are occupied by drunkards and gluttons, idle officials who do nothing but occupy their positions.
Currently, many of the disciples managing the Herb Garden in the sect were once Demon Reconnaissance Disciples.
After discovering how easy it was to earn contribution points through frontline reconnaissance, these individuals were replaced.
Similar situations are numerous.
The reason for the deterioration of the frontline defenses lies here."
Sitting beside Shang Yan heard these words but remained unconvinced.
"But Grandmaster, the personnel changes didn't just happen this year.
Why was everything smooth last year?"
Upon hearing this, Taiwu Zhenren did not respond.
Slowly rising from his seat, as the Grandmaster, he had indeed pondered this question.
In his heart, he had some speculations.
Perhaps, last year, someone was able to fill in the gaps left by others.
Hence, even though the sect had encountered issues, they remained hidden.
As Taiwu Zhenren thought of this, Su Chen's name also came to mind.
He had never met Su Chen.
By the time he heard of Su Chen, the latter had already left the Yunyang Sect.
But could a young man truly bring such a significant impact to a sect?
"Let's adjourn for now. Once we overcome the current crisis, we can discuss these complex matters further.
It's difficult to find genuine answers through our discussions here."
Shang Yan didn't persist and, after hesitating for a moment, left.
Watching Shang Yan depart, Taiwu Zhenren returned to his seat.
After Su Chen's departure, the Yunyang Sect gradually faced difficulties and troubles.
Meanwhile, Tiangang City, where Su Chen had joined, enjoyed increasing stability on the frontline.
Although this contrast was evident, it seemed to highlight Su Chen's value.
However, for Taiwu Zhenren to truly believe, he would need to witness Su Chen's abilities firsthand.
Otherwise, it was hard for him to accept these facts.
If Tiangang City's assistance includes sending Su Chen, perhaps he would be able to see for himself.
In the southeastern wilderness.
Upon entering the wilderness, Su Chen simultaneously activated three heavenly decrees: Demon Hunter Extraordinaire, Graceful, and Indomitable.
With the help of Cloudwalking Steps, even Earthly Demons would struggle to harm him.
Contrary to others' perception of the wilderness as perilous, Su Chen found it manageable.
As he ventured deeper into the wilderness, Su Chen discovered numerous traces left by demons.
Most of the migrating demons were either lesser or great demons.
There seemed to be Golden Demons as well, but traces of Earthly Demons were scarce.
Su Chen's purpose for entering the wilderness was to gain a clear understanding.
He decided to directly follow the demons' trails, heading northeast.
While tracking the demons, Su Chen also took the opportunity to observe the terrain and topography, jotting down notes.
Recording more information might help create a more precise map.
Previously, when carrying out espionage missions for the Yunyang Sect, observing the terrain and mapping were crucial tasks.
It was all part of his routine.
As he traveled, Su Chen became increasingly meticulous.
The further northeast he ventured, the more demon traces he encountered.
With the assistance of Demon Hunter Extraordinaire, he could even detect the foul odors emitted by numerous demons.
Moreover, these scents grew more intense, suggesting a potentially terrifying number of demons ahead.
(End of Chapter)
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