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Chapter 159: Unless the Sect Leaders are Utterly Foolish
Chapter 159: Unless the Sect Leaders are Utterly Foolish
It was only the hour of Mao (5-7 AM), and outside, the darkness was absolute.
Yet, the hearts of the Yunyang Sect's leaders seemed to glow brighter than ever.
The insights they gained tonight revealed a way to turn the tide on the frontline, and it felt incredibly promising.
"When preparing the frontline defenses, we should go and take a look.
Tonight, we witnessed the effectiveness of the fortifications, but their haphazard arrangement still falls short.
Let's invite the disciples from the Falcon Sect to advise on other defensive lines."
Taiwu Zhenren, while assigning some trivial tasks, also planned to personally oversee the process.
The four Elders nodded in understanding.
Hearing this, Sun Xuerong seemed to have a thought.
"The exceptional young man the Sect Leader mentioned, is he a disciple of the Falcon Sect?"
At the mention of Su Chen, Taiwu Zhenren couldn't help but show a hint of appreciation.
"Indeed, that child is a disciple of the Falcon Sect.
But don't underestimate him; although he's from a minor sect, he's perceptive and intelligent.
If he were to join our Yunyang Sect, I believe he would manage scouting-related matters several times better than our current arrangement.
Moreover, during our conversation, he demonstrated a broader perspective.
If I hadn't been convinced by his words, I might not have paid attention to the obstacle traps."
This was the second time Taiwu Zhenren had praised Su Chen.
The Elders could sense the extraordinary qualities of this young man, earning such praise from their Sect Leader.
Hearing Taiwu Zhenren's words, Sun Xuerong had another thought.
"Sect Leader, I'm not questioning your decision.
But if this disciple is truly exceptional, it might not be easy to bring him to the Yunyang Sect."
Indeed, who would let go of an outstanding disciple so easily?
"Unless the sect leaders are utterly foolish, they wouldn't release an excellent disciple.
Moreover, as you mentioned, this disciple is skilled in dealing with demons.
With such a disciple, the sect's frontline defenses would gain confidence.
It's highly likely that the Falcon Sect's frontline stability is due to him.
To bring such a disciple to our Yunyang Sect, it's a challenging task."
Sun Xuerong's words were indeed reasonable.
No sect leader would be so foolish as to let go of an outstanding disciple.
Hearing this, Taiwu Zhenren furrowed his brows.
After a moment's hesitation, Taiwu Zhenren spoke again.
"Let's not concern ourselves with the Falcon Sect's stance for now. We'll take the initiative.
If he's willing to join our Yunyang Sect, I'm prepared to offer a substantial reward.
The Falcon Sect is not that large; offering them a year's worth of cultivation resources should suffice."
Upon hearing this, Sun Xuerong shook her head.
"Sect Leader, would you be willing to let Jianyun and Xingwan leave if we offered the Falcon Sect a year's worth of cultivation resources?
An exceptional disciple is the future, and their value is hard to quantify."
Within the side hall, the Elders frowned.
Acquiring an outstanding disciple is not an easy task.
"Sect Leader, may I ask the name of this disciple?
If possible, I'd like to chat with him and gauge his attitude."
As Sun Xuerong spoke, several Elders nearby smiled and shook their heads.
"Fifth Elder, you already have Jianyun and Xingwan under your command.
There's no need to monopolize all the exceptional disciples."
The Fourth Elder joked, but his words carried a hint of displeasure.
Sun Xuerong, her thoughts exposed, felt a bit embarrassed.
Taiwu Zhenren, seeing the dispute among the few, immediately waved his hand.
"I was the first to meet this child, and to show our Yunyang Sect's sincerity, it's only natural that I, as the Sect Leader, go."
"If you go, it might even have the opposite effect."
"You might even think that I don't value him enough."
"As long as he's willing, I'll go talk to the Falcon Sect. I know how to handle them."
Hearing these words, the Fourth Elder, standing nearby, smiled.
"Sect Leader, if this disciple is truly this outstanding, bringing him into our sect might make the old man from the Falcon Sect want to fight you."
"Let him come. I have this strength right here.
Whether he wants to argue with words or weapons, I'm prepared for either."
During their conversation, the sky outside gradually brightened.
Today, the sect leaders were all a bit busy.
On the frontline, they began constructing defensive fortifications, and various traps and obstacles were also being crafted by the sect's artisans.
Taiwu Zhenren's plan was to have the majority of the defensive fortifications on the frontline completed within five days.
Other details could be added gradually.
Once the overall setup was in place, the Yunyang Sect's disciples could also quickly familiarize themselves with the situation.
With the sect's affairs handed over to the Hall Master in charge of logistics, Taiwu Zhenren once again headed to the frontline at noon.
He didn't go directly to the main camp.
Instead, he found a secluded spot behind the defensive line and called over a disciple he had arranged to ask some questions.
Taiwu Zhenren had now dispatched disciples to gather information in many places.
He wouldn't allow the Yunyang Sect to experience the previous situation again.
He wanted to grasp every aspect of the sect.
"How is the frontline situation? Are there any unusual occurrences you can discuss with me?"
Hearing the Sect Leader's inquiry, the disciple in front of him took out a bamboo paper with his notes.
It contained some situations he had recorded to avoid forgetting.
However, his alertness was commendable; the content on the paper was only hints, not complete information.
Others wouldn't understand it even if they got hold of it.
"The frontline has been slightly calmer recently, mainly because of the great calamity from before.
Everyone is more vigilant now.
But every day, there are still injuries, sometimes even severe ones."
Taiwu Zhenren nodded, indicating his understanding.
However, today's Taiwu Zhenren wasn't as anxious as before.
After all, this method of establishing defensive fortifications gave him hope of turning the tide.
"How about Jianyun and Xingwan? They've been on the frontline for a while now. Have they made any notable contributions?"
Taiwu Zhenren was still concerned about the two.
These two were being cultivated as the Yunyang Sect's future core members.
To reach that position, they needed a certain level of prestige.
It wasn't just about strength, but also character, virtue, and contributions.
Upon hearing this, the disciple in front of him shook his head.
"Although Senior Brother Fu and Senior Sister Liu's strength far surpasses us disciples, the demons often appear at night and frequently scatter and flee.
While they can slay a portion of the demons, their assistance doesn't turn the tide.
Many disciples whisper behind their backs, and their prestige has been greatly affected."
Hearing this, Taiwu Zhenren's initially relaxed brows furrowed again.
"How can it be that they don't provide any help when they used to be the top contributors on the frontline?"
The disciple in front of him didn't respond. He only stated the facts; asking him about the reasons wouldn't change anything.
(End of Chapter)
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