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Chapter 160: Does More People Lead to More Accurate and Feasible Decisions?
Chapter 160: Does More People Lead to More Accurate and Feasible Decisions?
The issue with the sect's frontline defense was the lack of capable scouts.
Many incompetent disciples had occupied these crucial positions.
But what about Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan? Why had their abilities not only not declined but improved compared to before?
Why were they less effective in dealing with demons?
Taiwu Zhenren had previously heard reports that Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan could slay over a hundred demons in a single night.
Now, the other disciples couldn't provide much assistance.
Taiwu Zhenren waved his hand, indicating that the disciple could leave.
He felt a bit agitated, thinking about the sect's two Celestial Talent disciples.
Why were the reports about them always negative?
Taiwu Zhenren still had many tasks to attend to and couldn't waste time pondering.
The most urgent matter was to promote the use of defensive fortifications.
In addition to the obstacle traps, he had to guide the disciples to cooperate with these fortifications and defeat the invading demons one by one.
This required practice and study from the sect's disciples.
It wasn't as simple as just constructing defensive fortifications and setting up obstacle traps.
Demons weren't that foolish; otherwise, they wouldn't have been a constant nuisance to the various nations.
With the elders' promotion, starting today, various obstacle traps were deployed along the entire frontline.
Combined with the gullies, these fortifications effectively deterred the demons.
On some shorter sections of the frontline, the deployment was completed within a day, and they even began to be put to use.
Seeing the situation at the Yunyang Sect's frontline, Su Chen understood that Taiwu Zhenren had heeded his advice.
With the Yunyang Sect's reconnaissance team, the frontline defense should be stabilized.
However, Su Chen didn't know if the demons in the wilderness would stop gathering once the Yunyang Sect's frontline was secured.
For now, they could only take things one step at a time.
For three consecutive days, several high-ranking members of the Yunyang Sect supervised and inspected the frontline.
One could say they were paying close attention to the defensive fortifications.
After the frontline fortifications were constructed, the results were evident.
Although some people were injured in demon attacks during these two days, their injuries were minor.
The demons couldn't escape the fortified lines with well-constructed obstacle traps.
When facing the Golden Demon, they no longer suffered from the harassment and sneak attacks of other lesser and greater demons as before.
The entire frontline defense was rapidly improving.
The most noticeable change was the boost in morale among the disciples stationed there.
Previously, it was challenging for them to get a good night's rest.
Demons often broke through the defenses, and their screams and various other sounds mixed together.
Except for those with strong hearts, few could sleep soundly.
But recently, things were different. Many demons couldn't even approach the fortifications and were stopped outside.
The previously overlooked and deemed useless obstacle traps gradually proved their worth.
The Yunyang Sect's disciples guarding the frontline also regained their morale through victorious battles.
During this time, Su Chen paid close attention to the changes in the wilderness demons.
He wanted to judge whether the beast tide in the wilderness was showing signs of subsiding.
For more severe situations, Su Chen would notify Hall Master Li Yu.
He would then find a way to deal with them.
After noon, Su Chen had just finished inspecting the situation outside the fortifications when he saw Taiwu Zhenren again.
Today, Taiwu Zhenren's smile was even brighter.
The previous hint of worry seemed to have disappeared.
In the past few days, the entire Yunyang Sect's frontline had been improving.
Although some disciples were injured, they only suffered minor wounds.
Upon seeing Taiwu Zhenren, Su Chen, as a junior, bowed respectfully to him.
"Many disciples from the Falcon Sect have been invited to instruct other frontlines. Are you feeling the pressure?
Do you need me to arrange for some people to come over?
Of course, the disciples I send will follow your instructions. I'll make that clear to them."
"Senior, there's no need to worry. Our section of the frontline is relatively short, and they'll return before nightfall.
Su Chen began to explain, "The reason you have such doubts is because you view the scouting mission as similar to the demon-slaying missions. When a demon is slain, each additional warrior adds to the strength of the team. As long as these warriors don't intentionally cause trouble, they contribute to the overall improvement. However, scouting for demon tracks is entirely different from slaying demons."
"How so?" Taiwu Zhenren became more attentive.
"When thirty-plus people carry out a scouting mission, they can still only provide one result in the end. If there are discrepancies in the information gathered by these scouts, it leads to many situations. Arguments, discussions, and rational debates ensue. If they can convince each other, that's good. But if not, the dispute remains, and how can a final conclusion be reached? Most likely, the most authoritative disciple's information will be revered. It seems like thirty-plus people are carrying out the scouting mission, but in the end, the scouting results are still determined by a few disciples considered the most capable. The information they deem true is what gets reported."
Su Chen's words clarified the reasons behind this situation.
"Senior, when Yunyang Sect makes judgments and decisions, does having more people lead to more accurate and feasible decisions? The same goes for scouting missions; an appropriate number of people is enough to cover the frontline defense. Having too many people only adds unnecessary disputes."
When the Yunyang Sect leaders made decisions, it was usually only Taiwu Zhenren and the five elders who discussed and deliberated. Even then, it was often difficult to reach a consensus. Ultimately, Taiwu Zhenren, as the sect leader, would make the final decision.
"Chen Xiaoyou's words are reasonable. The results of a thirty-plus-person scouting team are, in fact, the will of a small group of authoritative disciples. In this case, it's better to streamline the scouting team slightly."
As Taiwu Zhenren spoke, his gaze fell on Su Chen, and the appreciation in his eyes became even more evident.
In their conversation, Su Chen seemed to have a profound understanding of many matters.
The more outstanding Su Chen's performance, the more Taiwu Zhenren appreciated him.
But this also increased his worries.
He knew that the more exceptional a disciple, the harder it would be to acquire them.
The Falcon Sect would never willingly hand over Chen Su to the Yunyang Sect.
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