https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-140-Fu-Jianyun-and-Liu-Xingwan-s-Reputation-Takes-a-Hit/12989034/
Chapter 141: A Major Calamity Strikes the Yunyang Sect
Chapter 141: A Major Calamity Strikes the Yunyang Sect
At this moment, many of the direct disciples had already taken their seats in the courtyard.
On Su Chen's left sat Jin Yue, and to her right was Ran Ting.
Ever since the competition among the new disciples began, Jin Yue had been curious about Su Chen.
But at that time, her curiosity stemmed more from her own sense of dissatisfaction.
Things were different now; Su Chen had saved her life in the wilderness.
From that moment on, her curiosity grew as she wanted to know more about Su Chen.
However, as she learned more about Su Chen, her curiosity only intensified.
Su Chen's current display of strength was far beyond what a new disciple of Tiangang City like Jin Yue could compare to.
Even Long Yunyun's strength, when she was giving it her all, was a challenge for Gu Wei.
Yet, she had lost to Su Chen.
Even if someone tried to make excuses, saying that Long Yunyun wasn't cautious or serious enough, it couldn't hide the fact that she had lost the competition.
Su Chen's age wasn't particularly old.
If calculated, he should be from the same generation as Gu Yu.
But Su Chen's current performance was already on par with Gu Wei, surpassing her brother Gu Yu's strength.
This performance naturally piqued the curiosity of Jin Yue and Ran Ting even more.
The two of them sat beside Su Chen, asking him questions with great attention to detail.
Su Chen didn't hold back, openly sharing his thoughts and strategies during the competition, leaving nothing unsaid between them.
He also took the opportunity to analyze Long Yunyun's moves and the flaws in her techniques.
Jin Yue rested her face in her hand, her arm propped on the table.
Between her brows, it seemed as if only Su Chen's figure existed.
Ran Ting, sitting beside her, noticed her demeanor and pinched her waist gently.
She whispered, reminding her that her behavior was becoming a little too obvious.
Perhaps anyone with a keen eye would quickly discern her thoughts.
Realizing her behavior was inappropriate, she quickly straightened up.
As they spoke, Gu Wei and Gu Yu entered the courtyard.
Upon seeing Su Chen, a hint of hesitation appeared on Gu Wei's face.
Despite her uncertainty, she still approached Su Chen.
She took out a medicine box and placed it on the table in front of him.
"Thank you."
Her voice was soft, but for Gu Wei to come and express her gratitude, she had already prepared herself mentally.
"Senior Sister Gu is too kind. The training qualification for Mountain River Pool originally belonged to you.
It's only right that it returns to its rightful owner; there's no need for thanks."
Su Chen replied softly.
Previously, when Gu Wei saw Su Chen, she felt uncomfortable.
Even though she knew Su Chen had a rather handsome appearance, she still found him irritating.
But today, she felt like Su Chen's voice had become more pleasant.
Looking at him, she found him more agreeable.
It even made her slightly dazed.
Snapping back to her senses, Gu Wei placed the pill on the table.
"You helped me this time, and I will definitely repay you accordingly.
However, it doesn't mean I approve of you.
You are indeed much more powerful than I imagined, and we did underestimate you before.
But the gap between you and my brother is still as vast as the difference between heaven and earth.
I still won't believe your words about surpassing Liu Xingwan."
As Gu Wei spoke, Su Chen listened without refuting her.
As she continued, she seemed to feel a bit embarrassed.
She had come to express her gratitude to Su Chen, but she didn't know why she was saying so much.
Accompanied by Gu Yu, she sat down not far away.
Soon after, the Third Elder arrived.
Before everyone could ask their individual questions, the Third Elder shared some insights about cultivation.
During the lecture, Gu Wei occasionally glanced at Su Chen with her peripheral vision.
Her movements were subtle and discreet.
However, it seemed as if Jin Yue had some special ability, as she noticed all of Gu Wei's small actions.
In his heart, Su Chen already felt a sense of unease.
After Elder Three finished speaking, he began to individually inquire about everyone's experiences in Mountain River Pool.
Any unusual feelings or observations were recorded one by one.
From the conversations, everyone also reflected on what they could learn.
Time passed until the noon hour.
As the others prepared to leave, Elder Three stopped Su Chen and asked him to accompany him to the Side Pavilion.
Jin Yue and Ran Ting had given various reasons, and it was only then that Su Chen agreed to give them some guidance.
But Elder Three had intercepted them.
In the Side Pavilion, Upper Proclamation True Person and several other elders were present.
The fact that Upper Proclamation True Person valued Su Chen's words was no joke.
Regarding important matters, he truly invited Su Chen to discuss them together.
Moreover, in the Side Pavilion, a seat was prepared for Su Chen, as if he were another elder of Tiangang City.
This news spread among the disciples through the attendants.
The sect disciples showed more respect for Su Chen than before.
"Three days ago, Yunyang Sect encountered a major calamity.
The frontline defense suffered nearly fifty casualties in a single night.
Even the supporting sects had disciples among the casualties."
Seeing that Elder Three and Su Chen had arrived, Upper Proclamation True Person began to share the news he had just received.
Such casualties indeed qualified as a major disaster.
Nearly fifty disciples lost—for a smaller sect, the frontline would have already collapsed.
As the number one sect of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Yunyang Sect still had some foundation and could maintain its stability.
However, such casualties were undoubtedly a severe blow to the Yunyang Sect.
"Elder Four will explain the details as he is more familiar with the situation."
Upon hearing this, Elder Four nodded and began to share the detailed information he had obtained.
"Yunyang Sect's frontline was initially stable, and with the support of seven sects, the entire sect's frontline defense was holding up.
Before this calamity, Yunyang Sect's frontline decided to shift from defense to counterattack.
They became more proactive in dealing with the demons.
Three days ago, the frontline received reconnaissance information and arranged for over fifty disciples to set up an ambush.
The ambush site was very close to the frontline.
Their chosen ambush location was correct, but they underestimated the number of demons.
That night, over two hundred demons arrived, including several Golden Demons and dozens of Great Beasts."
The ambush was indeed successful, but their strength was far from sufficient.
It was already a miracle that some disciples managed to survive in such a situation.
"Su Chen, the situation that night in Yunyang Sect was more or less as I've described.
You are skilled in reconnaissance, so what do you think is the root cause of this calamity?"
From his high position, Upper Proclamation True Person asked.
"The most likely reason is that during the reconnaissance, the traces were not accurately identified.
With over a hundred demons, including several Golden Demons, moving together, there would definitely be Earthly Demons leading them.
When investigating the surrounding traces, the scouts failed to identify the Earthly Demons' tracks and recklessly set up the ambush."
Just listening to these descriptions, Su Chen roughly understood the situation.
Demons, being the beasts that they are, would not have such a large number of them moving together without a more powerful demon leading them.
For Golden Demons to be at the forefront of an assault, there was a risk of fatalities.
Naturally, there must be Earthly Demons orchestrating this from behind.
The elders listened to Su Chen's explanation and nodded in agreement.
His reasoning seemed even more reasonable than what they had initially thought.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
