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Chapter 145: Yunyang Sect's Frontline
Chapter 145: Yunyang Sect's Frontline
On the 6th of July, Su Chen and the group from Falcon Sect arrived at the frontline defense.
While this place felt unfamiliar to the others, Su Chen knew this wilderness well.
The current location was not the same as the frontline when he had left Yunyang Sect.
After Su Chen's departure, the frontline had been withdrawn once.
To be precise, the current defense line was at the position Yunyang Sect had occupied over a year ago, before their latest advance.
The frontline defense of Yunyang Sect gave an impression of disarray.
Various obstacles were haphazardly placed along the edge of the defense line.
Without any strategy or consideration, they were simply piled up.
It seemed as though stacking them together would be enough to stop the demons.
This time, there were twelve sects that came to reinforce, four of which were major sects, not as influential as Tiangang City, but still possessing a solid foundation and strength.
The remaining eight were smaller sects like Falcon Sect.
Each of these smaller sects only sent a team of around ten disciples.
Not even a single Hall Master led these teams.
The sects' strength was evident, and Falcon Sect only had a few Fifth Stage experts.
Being able to spare some outstanding disciples was already commendable.
Upon arriving at Yunyang Sect's frontline, He Chao, the Hall Master of Yunyang Sect, greeted them.
He led the group along the entire defense line, explaining the issues they faced.
As expected, just like in Tiangang City, the Yunyang Sect disciples made no mention of the beast tide.
They concealed all information about it.
Instead, they gave the impression that the surrounding demons had simply gone berserk.
Su Chen followed behind He Chao, listening to his explanations of the current situation.
However, most of what he said was evasive and his judgments were questionable.
The entire frontline defense was chaotic, and the management had significant issues.
Su Chen couldn't help but shake his head as he observed this.
Yunyang Sect wasn't always this incompetent.
Perhaps the escalating tension on the frontline had also affected their management negatively.
After walking along the entire frontline, He Chao arranged for a banquet to welcome the guests.
Due to limited seating, Falcon Sect prepared a banquet within their own tent, mainly for the representatives from the four major sects.
Falcon Sect had two seats, allowing them to send representatives.
Su Chen felt relieved that he didn't have to attend such gatherings, listening to polite and superficial conversations.
After a simple meal, Su Chen stepped out of the tent and looked around.
In this special environment of the frontline, banquets were held during the day.
There would be more demons attacking and raiding at night, making it more dangerous and challenging to respond.
Therefore, such banquets were never scheduled for the evening.
Falcon Sect's team of ten was now responsible for these two li of the frontline defense.
If they encountered powerful demon invasions, they would signal for help using signal flares.
This was the first night for the group, and Yunyang Sect disciples were still stationed at the frontline.
Tomorrow, most of them would withdraw, leaving only two behind.
As Su Chen walked around, he observed the situation along these two li of the defense line.
Firstly, the lack of prioritization continued, with haphazardly placed obstacles on the frontline.
This arrangement not only hindered the demons but also their own defenders.
Amidst the chaos, it was unclear who these obstacles were targeting.
In Su Chen's opinion, such obstacles were not meant to harm the demons.
As long as it delays the demons' offensive rhythm, it has served its purpose.
By preventing the demons from swarming in, we gain a buffer and can tackle them one by one.
Secondly, there are simply too many gaps in the defense line.
This has always been a persistent issue for the Yunyang Sect's frontline defenses.
Su Chen had previously provided numerous suggestions to the sect when he was still a member.
The numerous gaps in the frontline defenses provide ample opportunities for the demons to exploit.
When the demons attack, they can come from all sides.
In the past, with Su Chen at the Yunyang Sect's frontline, he always provided the most accurate information.
He managed to scare off the demons in the wilderness, and even if they dared to attack, they would be dealt with swiftly.
Now, without Su Chen's intelligence on the demons' movements, these problems are exposed.
Previously, the demons didn't dare to approach, and if there were issues, they were addressed.
Now, it's different. With the demons' arrival, they can move freely in many areas.
This two-mile stretch of defense line, despite its short length, is riddled with problems.
The first thing that needs adjustment is the placement of the obstacles.
This will have an immediate effect, allowing for a reconfiguration of the obstacles' positions, which will significantly restrict the smaller demons' assaults.
Don't underestimate the damage these lesser demons can cause.
While they may be weak, they can disrupt and influence the situation.
When dealing with powerful demons, they might attack from behind.
For Seventh Stage warriors, their attacks might not be too impactful.
However, they can seriously disrupt the warriors' response, and a moment of distraction could lead to injuries from the powerful demons.
As noon approaches, the Falcon Sect's team, including Wu Yi, has finished their meal and rested for almost half a shift.
Wu Yi is now a squad leader in the Falcon Sect's small team.
Above him is Captain Sheng Dayuan, who is significantly older but has only reached the Seventh Stage Valley Middle Realm.
In comparison, the captain is much more polite.
Su Chen understands the reason; before he joined this team, the Falcon Sect's leaders had informed Sheng Dayuan about him.
They requested that Sheng Dayuan cooperate with Su Chen as much as possible.
As for the other Falcon Sect disciples, they are much colder towards Su Chen.
However, Su Chen doesn't mind; he came here solely to resolve the issues on the frontline.
As long as these disciples can get the job done and handle their tasks properly, everything is fine.
Back at the tent, Su Chen turns to the two individuals beside him.
As a squad leader, Su Chen has two subordinates assigned to him by the Falcon Sect.
Wang Yao and Xu Rourou, both disciples of the same master, are familiar with each other.
It's been some time since noon, and they've rested for nearly half a shift.
Su Chen approaches them, asking them to join him in rearranging the haphazardly placed obstacles along the defense line.
Before Su Chen can finish his sentence, he hasn't even completed his instructions.
Wang Yao and Xu Rourou's brows furrow, and they already seem uncomfortable upon hearing Su Chen's arrangement.
"This section of the defense line is still guarded by the Yunyang Sect's disciples.
It might be inappropriate for us to handle it now." Wang Yao offers an excuse.
"It's precisely because the Yunyang Sect's disciples are still here today that it's more convenient for us to deal with it.
Tomorrow, after they leave, we'll have to manage both defensive duties and find time to rearrange these obstacles.
That's even more inconvenient for us.
Furthermore, when facing demons on the frontline, our lives are at stake. We shouldn't be concerned about what's appropriate or not."
(End of Chapter)
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