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Chapter 135: Yunyang Sect Hasn't Been Honest with Us
Chapter 135: Yunyang Sect Hasn't Been Honest with Us
The two questions Su Chen asked were actually quite basic.
But for a young person like Su Chen, this information was indeed not well-known.
During the previous beast tide nineteen years ago, Su Chen hadn't even arrived in this world yet.
At the high table, the Great Elder, Shangxuan Zhenren, pondered for a moment.
"If a beast tide occurs, our Tiangang City will undoubtedly be affected.
Tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of crazed demons, how could some not stray into the surrounding areas?
Although we are nearly seven hundred li away from the Yunyang Sect's frontline,
if the beast tide cannot be stopped, it is likely to spread and affect other regions of the wilderness.
It's impossible for us to remain completely unaffected.
With hundreds of thousands of demons, even if only a few thousand escape, it would be a significant impact on our Tiangang City.
It's just that our impact won't be as direct as Yunyang Sect's.
If the beast tide can be controlled and those demons are confined to the northeastern wilderness, then our Tiangang City should not suffer too much."
As soon as Shangxuan Zhenren finished speaking, the Second Elder beside him couldn't help but add,
"In fact, historically, the Great Zhou has never been able to control the beast tides.
Even without crazed demons, dealing with them is already troublesome.
Not to mention the ferociously aggressive demons during the beast tide.
Once the beast tide erupts, you can assume that our Tiangang City will definitely be affected."
The Second Elder's words sounded a bit pessimistic, but the facts seemed to align more with what he said.
"As for the situation behind the defense line, it's even harder to predict.
If we can't withstand the beast tide's invasion, we can only abandon some land and retreat to the rear of the border.
The closer we are to the Yunyang Sect's frontline, the greater the likelihood of abandonment."
These words didn't seem to describe a tragic scene.
But Su Chen already had some premonitions.
At that time, it might not just be a few deaths.
The word "abandon" carried too much weight.
After listening to the Second Elder's words, Su Chen furrowed his brows.
"If the impact is indeed this significant, then Elders, we in Tiangang City have nothing to discuss.
We can't just watch this beast tide form.
We must seize the opportunity before the beast tide erupts and completely extinguish it."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Shangxuan Zhenren nodded.
"When faced with the threat of a beast tide, the Great Zhou has always united and confronted it together.
Before you spoke, I thought you would be more inclined to be a bystander.
Logically, you should hold some grudge against the Yunyang Sect."
"Actually, Great Elder, you are right. I do hold quite a bit of grudge against the Yunyang Sect.
I could even say that I hate the Yunyang Sect.
I don't want to help or assist them.
But this beast tide will not only affect the Yunyang Sect; everyone in the surrounding areas will be affected.
So I can only suppress this grudge."
Su Chen's straightforwardness made the other elders smile.
"You speak so directly, without any hesitation."
"They accused me of greed and stealing credit, and even deducted my accumulated contribution points.
Even when I personally wrote a resignation letter, they spread the word that I was expelled.
It's difficult to have any positive feelings for such a sect."
The elders nodded, not trying to convince Su Chen to let go of his grudge.
They were all human, and these elders would also hold grudges and feel resentment.
If they couldn't achieve such magnanimity, it would be even harder for a young person.
"Isn't the Yunyang Sect trying to find a solution? There are countless anomalies in the wilderness, and they should have some knowledge about them."
The beast tide was still in its early stages, and if the Yunyang Sect handled it well, perhaps they could extinguish it themselves.
The Fourth Elder, who was standing nearby, shook his head upon hearing this.
"Recently, the raids on the Yunyang Sect's frontline have turned into demon beast assaults.
There are casualties almost every day.
The Yunyang Sect is also aware of the beast tide and has come up with a solution.
But with their current sect's capabilities, the results are poor, and the demons often succeed.
To resolve the related issues, they have already asked for aid from seven sects.
But among them, there is no mention of our Tiangang City."
The Yunyang Sect actually humbled themselves to ask for assistance from other sects.
To be honest, Su Chen was a bit surprised.
"So all we can do now is wait and see if the Yunyang Sect can suppress the situation?"
"If the seven sects they invited still can't help stop the decline.
Even if the Yunyang Sect doesn't ask for our help, we might still have to go there.
If the beast tide erupts, the northeast side of Tiangang City will definitely be attacked by those ferocious demons."
Hearing this, Su Chen seemed to realize something.
The sect elder didn't bring him here to discuss whether Tiangang City should help the Yunyang Sect.
Instead, he wanted to see Su Chen's attitude.
It seemed more like an examination?
Su Chen's intuition was correct; Upper Proclamation True Person wanted to place more importance on Su Chen, so he needed to observe whether Su Chen was rational enough when making decisions.
In the future, Su Chen might have a say in the sect's decisions.
"Don't think too much about this for now, and prepare well for the upcoming Mountain River Pool.
From these two sparring sessions, it's evident that you also have exceptional talent in martial arts cultivation.
After these recent disturbances end, I'll discuss martial arts matters with you in detail."
Su Chen thanked the Upper Proclamation True Person and then left the side pavilion.
It was already noon, and there were three hours until late afternoon. He still had time to rest and prepare.
Yunyang Sect Frontline.
The Ten Thousand Mile Sect and two other sects have been aiding this frontline for four days now.
After three days, the disciples and hall masters who came to help were all a bit exhausted.
On the Yunyang Sect's frontline, the demon beast attacks seemed relentless.
Moreover, these demons were extremely vicious, and they encountered them almost every time.
If they didn't immediately eliminate them, they would be bitten and lose a piece of flesh.
Yang Chenghu, the Fifth Rank Head, had barely rested for a few hours in the past three days.
He, as a Fifth Rank Head, was already this tired, let alone the other disciples with weaker abilities.
Many disciples could fall asleep while standing, unable to carry out their guarding duties.
Initially, everyone had mentally prepared themselves.
The Yunyang Sect was so arrogant, yet they humbled themselves to ask for help.
They understood the severity of the situation on the frontline to some extent.
But upon arriving, they still underestimated it.
On the Yunyang Sect's frontline, the demon beast attacks seemed to be incessant, and they had to remain vigilant at all times.
At noon, the Sky Curtain Mansion's Head returned and took over for Yang Chenghu.
Yang Chenghu went outside to guard the defenses while he took a short rest in the tent.
At this moment, there were seven sleeping disciples in the tent.
After an incident where demons attacked the tent, they now had someone guarding inside.
Otherwise, how could they survive if they encountered demons in their sleep?
"How is it?"
Yang Chenghu asked the visitor.
"It's true. The Yunyang Sect's frontline has seen many demons that don't belong to this wilderness.
The ferocity of these demons far exceeds normal circumstances.
I also feel like the Yunyang Sect hasn't been truthful with us.
Otherwise, under such circumstances, the frontline defenses would have been abandoned and evacuated long ago."
(End of Chapter)
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