Chapter 166: The Final Step, Investigating the Wilderness
Chapter 166: The Final Step, Investigating the Wilderness
The two of them chatted for a long time, and it was already past noon.
Yu Zhi also had to return, as the frontline had become much more stable.
But after nightfall, they still needed to remain vigilant.
As Yu Zhi was about to leave, she conveyed the Yunyang Sect's gratitude to Su Chen.
In her opinion, the Yunyang Sect was not worthy of Su Chen, and his departure was almost inevitable.
He had put aside past grudges and returned to help the Yunyang Sect.
Su Chen had done extremely well, not taking advantage of the Yunyang Sect's plight and adding insult to injury.
After changing his disguise again, Su Chen saw Yu Zhi off.
As night was approaching, the disciples of the Falcon Sect had all returned.
Seeing Su Chen and Yu Zhi walking so closely together, the people around them wore expressions of curiosity.
The current Falcon Sect disciples held a sense of admiration for Su Chen.
Some female disciples subtly expressed their admiration, but Su Chen did not respond.
Now, seeing Yu Zhi, the crowd began to speculate.
In the eyes of the Falcon Sect disciples, the closer one was to Su Chen, the more benefits they could gain.
For example, although others took over Qian Jie's tasks, Su Chen often only notified him about matters.
The only downside was that this support mission was almost over.
With the Yunyang Sect's frontline becoming increasingly stable, everyone felt that they might not need to provide support for much longer.
Taking advantage of the last opportunity, it would be best to earn some more merit.
On the twenty-fifth day of promoting defensive fortifications on the frontline.
Overall, the Yunyang Sect had completely stabilized.
The sect's thirty-person reconnaissance team, Taiwu Zhenren, also listened to Chen Su's suggestions.
Now, only nine people remained.
With the frontline fortifications constructed, if they were only defending, their reliance on scouting for information would not be as significant.
Of course, scouting for demon tracks was still necessary.
During this period, Su Chen also had a conversation with Taiwu Zhenren.
The defensive fortifications now seemed to be working extremely well.
One reason was that the Yunyang Sect's previous frontline had underestimated the use of traps and obstacles.
Many demons in this wilderness were not sufficiently vigilant against traps and obstacles.
Furthermore, these defensive fortifications could always serve as a buffer.
It gave the disciples guarding the frontline sufficient time to respond.
But this was not a permanent solution.
Some lesser and greater demons seemed to lack intelligence and cunning.
But over time, these demons would also learn to adapt.
Just like in Tiangang City, constructing defensive fortifications did not guarantee peace.
Demons would destroy these defenses and search for hidden vulnerabilities beneath them.
Scouting missions were still essential.
The terrain in this wilderness area of the Yunyang Sect was extremely complex.
There would undoubtedly be other vulnerabilities in the defensive fortifications.
After suffering numerous losses in the wilderness, the demons would undoubtedly seek change.
When dealing with demons, one must discard any sense of complacency and impatience, and not act recklessly.
Upon hearing Su Chen's suggestions, Taiwu Zhenren naturally recorded them all.
The more suggestions he received from Su Chen, the more effective they proved to be.
The more they communicated, the more Taiwu Zhenren appreciated Su Chen.
Yunyang Sect's Side Hall.
In the Yunyang Sect's side hall, several elders were summoned by the Martial Realman to discuss matters. They no longer felt as anxious.
Previously, when summoned by the sect leader, each of them had been worried.
With the stabilization of the frontline, the sect leader's mood had improved.
The recent scoldings and criticisms had ceased.
The elders were also grateful for Chen Su's contributions.
In the Side Hall, Taiwu Zhenren had even arranged for some pastries, indicating his genuinely good mood.
"On the frontline defense, it's been seven consecutive days without any injuries.
Zhao Li Pavilion Master also came to report to me that the demons on the frontlines have lost their previous ferocity.
Our resistance efforts are gradually yielding results.
However, regarding the beast tide in the wilderness, we still can't provide a definite assessment."
Taiwu Zhenren's eyebrows furrowed slightly, as the current predicament had been resolved.
But now, they still needed to confirm if the distant danger persisted.
If the beast tide was still gathering, their task wouldn't be complete, and they'd have to find a way to resolve it.
They couldn't just let those demons gather and then suddenly erupt one day.
In that case, all their efforts today would be in vain.
"Sect Leader, do you mean we should send disciples to investigate the wilderness?" The Third Elder naturally guessed Taiwu Zhenren's intention.
But could Yunyang Sect still have someone to carry out reconnaissance missions?
The reason the frontline defense held firm wasn't due to the sect disciples' control over the demons' traces.
Even the completion of reconnaissance missions wasn't satisfactory, let alone reconnaissance missions.
After the defense line retreated, Yunyang Sect basically stopped arranging reconnaissance missions.
If they couldn't even hold the defense line, how could they venture into the wilderness?
The elders couldn't help but frown, as they couldn't find suitable person.
Taiwu Zhenren looked at Sun Xuerong.
When he called them here, as the sect leader, he naturally had some thoughts in mind.
And with Taiwu Zhenren's gaze, Sun Xuerong's expression instantly turned awkward.
"Sect Leader, you can't be thinking of sending Jianyun and Xingwan to spy on the wilderness, can you? Their strength has already reached the Sixth Stage; it's not very suitable."
In the wilderness, dangers lurked everywhere, constantly harassing them.
Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan, both at the Sixth Stage Mountain Forge Realm, were undoubtedly outstanding among their peers.
But in the wilderness, demons wouldn't care about their talent or potential.
Seeking opportunities, they would undoubtedly launch sneak attacks.
With two Heavenly Talent Disciples venturing into the wilderness, the danger was still present and couldn't be shaken off.
As their master, Sun Xuerong naturally didn't want them to take risks.
Taiwu Zhenren slowly stood up and walked to the door of the Side Hall. "This year, eight months have passed, and our Yunyang Sect has been entangled on the frontline defense for so long.
Now, it's time to draw a line and stabilize the front.
However, Jianyun and Xingwan's performance is truly unsatisfactory.
We elders can be more tolerant, but the sect disciples have too many complaints about them.
This time, entering the wilderness to carry out reconnaissance isn't to harm them but to help them.
Fifth Elder, if you truly want them to have a better future, you should know what to do."
Sun Xuerong frowned, agreeing in her heart.
But sending her two disciples on a risky mission still made her hesitate.
"Go and inform them to return to the sect. This afternoon, I'll talk to them."
Taiwu Zhenren didn't wait for Sun Xuerong's response and made the decision directly.
As his words fell, Taiwu Zhenren seemed to think of something and changed his mind.
"Forget it, I'll go to the frontlines to talk to them. I'll set off now; you don't need to inform them."
Hearing this, Sun Xuerong's face became even more embarrassed.
"Jianyun isn't on the frontlines. He returned yesterday and is in closed-door cultivation in his courtyard."
(End of Chapter)
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