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Chapter 142: Sun Xuerong's Arrival
Chapter 142: Sun Xuerong's Arrival
The person assigned to the reconnaissance mission was skilled in identifying demon traces, but their foundation was still lacking.
The accuracy of their reconnaissance was around 70%, and many people said that it was only just recently that they had something to refer to.
The reason was clear.
70% seemed high, and the probability didn't sound low either.
But when dealing with demons, one's life was at stake every moment.
If the information was wrong, people would die.
On the surface, an accuracy of 70% and 80% seemed to differ by only 10%.
But in reality, a scout disciple who could maintain an accuracy of 80% had taken their ability to identify demon traces to a whole new level.
Perhaps this time, among the traces left by the demons, there would be traces of earthly demons mixed in.
They wouldn't have arranged this ambush otherwise.
In the side pavilion, several elders couldn't help but sigh.
There was indeed a lot of competition and rivalry among the various sects.
But overall, there wasn't any deep-seated hatred.
This time, over fifty people from the Yunyang Sect had been injured or killed.
Originally, there was no need for Tiangang City to provide aid.
Now, it seemed highly likely that Tiangang City couldn't avoid getting involved, and they had to help whether they liked it or not.
What worried Su Chen the most at the moment was Yu Zhi Senior Sister.
He didn't know if she had been injured in the Yunyang Sect's calamity.
"Since the beginning of the year, the Yunyang Sect has been struggling with their reconnaissance missions.
I thought they would be able to stabilize the situation a little.
But this calamity has shown that the Yunyang Sect still hasn't resolved its reconnaissance issues."
The Fourth Elder spoke, and his gaze fell on Su Chen.
"It seems that the Yunyang Sect's ability to maintain stability in the past was due to your efforts, Su Chen."
After a joke, the Fourth Elder was actually teasing Su Chen.
Su Chen did have the ability and talent for reconnaissance and spying.
But the idea that he could shake up the entire sect was still a bit unbelievable to this elder.
However, they also believed that Su Chen's departure had undoubtedly caused a significant loss to the Yunyang Sect.
"The Yunyang Sect's current situation will definitely require the support of other sects.
In their current state, they can't resolve this on their own.
The beast tide is like a hanging sword, and they can't even retreat.
It's only a matter of time before the Yunyang Sect's request for aid arrives."
Shangxuan Zhenren's guess was quite accurate.
At this moment, Sun Xuerong was already on her way.
The Yunyang Sect's frontline was starting to feel shaky.
The elders had called Su Chen to discuss this matter of support.
After so many conversations with Su Chen, Shangxuan Zhenren had a good understanding of some of Su Chen's thoughts and judgments, and he agreed with them.
Additionally, Su Chen had mentioned this to Shangxuan Zhenren before.
When the people from Heavenly Wind Valley came, Shangxuan Zhenren praised Su Chen for being insightful, perceptive, and having a big picture mindset.
These compliments were not baseless.
Shangxuan Zhenren genuinely believed that Su Chen had the ability to make some decisions.
The group once again thoroughly analyzed the current situation.
If the beast tide erupted, Tiangang City would undoubtedly be affected.
The impact wouldn't be as severe as what the Yunyang Sect was experiencing.
However, the demons that slipped through would still make life difficult for Tiangang City.
The Yunyang Sect's current frontline was already on the verge of collapse. If the beast tide truly erupted, how many could they hold back?
How many demons would cross the defense line and enter the Great Zhou border?
If they hid within the country's borders, who knew how long it would take to eliminate them?
Su Chen was well aware of his abilities, and he knew that he could provide significant assistance in resolving the current crisis.
If the beast tide only affected the Yunyang Sect, Su Chen might even hesitate.
But once the beast tide erupted, its impact would be extremely widespread.
The beast tide was still in its early stages, and it couldn't be stopped.
When it erupted, Tiangang City wouldn't be able to escape, and the response would be even more challenging and dangerous.
As he thought about this, Su Chen shared some of his ideas.
The elders of the sect also discussed the details together.
This included the current difficulties faced by the Yunyang Sect on the frontline and where they were located.
How to resolve these difficulties and where to start.
On the third day after the discussion,
The Fifth Elder of Tiangang City, Sun Xuerong, arrived.
Just as Shangxuan Zhenren had predicted, the current situation of the Yunyang Sect required reinforcements.
In the main hall, the Second Elder received Sun Xuerong.
Even though the Yunyang Sect was currently in a difficult situation, it was still a major sect.
The etiquette that should be given by Tiangang City was all provided.
During the conversation, Sun Xuerong's gaze occasionally swept around.
She had been paying attention to a certain figure, thinking that Tiangang City would let Su Chen meet her.
To hurt her pride and make her see how the disciple who left the Yunyang Sect was doing in Tiangang City.
But she seemed to have overthought it, as Su Chen didn't want to see her.
Su Chen was also quite influential in Tiangang City.
Whether to meet with Sun Xuerong or not was a decision Su Chen could make himself.
They talked for about an hour.
Tiangang City had already discussed the Yunyang Sect's situation, and Sun Xuerong's visit was to receive a response on the spot.
After receiving the response, Sun Xuerong was ready to leave.
Since the Yunyang Sect had spoken ill of Tiangang City in public, she felt embarrassed to stay longer.
Staying as a guest, there might be some embarrassing remarks at the banquet.
After all, in the past two years, the Yunyang Sect's frontline not only remained stable but also advanced the defense line by over a hundred miles.
But now, the tides had turned.
Sun Xuerong hated it when she visited other sects and people asked, "What happened to the Yunyang Sect?"
Before leaving, Sun Xuerong seemed unable to hold back and asked the Second Elder of Tiangang City.
"I heard that the disciple who was driven away by our Yunyang Sect is doing quite well in Tiangang City?"
Upon hearing this, the Second Elder smiled.
"Elder Sun must be referring to Su Chen. This child indeed has some abilities and talents.
He is now one of our Tiangang City's direct disciples."
Hearing this, Sun Xuerong nodded and spoke.
"When this disciple was in our Yunyang Sect, he was greedy for glory and credit, causing widespread grievances.
I didn't expect him to change his personality in Tiangang City."
Sun Xuerong's words seemed to be about Su Chen's transformation.
But the underlying meaning was to confirm that Su Chen was greedy for credit.
Hearing this, even the Second Elder couldn't help but frown.
As leaders of the sect for many years, they could easily understand the hidden meaning in her words.
"Rivers and mountains may change, but one's nature is hard to alter.
If Su Chen is truly greedy for glory and credit, it's not that easy to change his personality.
I believe the Yunyang Sect has some misunderstandings about him."
Hearing the Second Elder's response, Sun Xuerong also smiled.
"The saying, 'Rivers and mountains may change, but one's nature is hard to alter,' is absolutely true.
However, I feel that after coming to Tiangang City, he has become better at hiding and concealing himself.
After suffering a loss in the Yunyang Sect, he must have learned some lessons."
After Sun Xuerong finished speaking, she hesitated for a moment and looked at the Second Elder again.
"Will this disciple, Su Chen, come to support our Yunyang Sect?
If he does, please emphasize it to Elder Wen.
The rewards that should be given to him, the Yunyang Sect will not shortchange him.
But if it's not his, please maintain your character and refrain from greed, theft, and grabbing."
(End of Chapter)
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