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Chapter 204: One Hundred Disciples Cannot Compare to Chen Su
Chapter 204: One Hundred Disciples Cannot Compare to Chen Su
Su Chen never imagined that the identity he had fabricated for Chen Su would become a constant concern for Grandmaster Taiwu.
But there was no other way, especially with the Yunyang Sect's frontline defenses under constant pressure.
Su Chen's exceptional abilities had left a deep impression on Grandmaster Taiwu.
Ever since the arrival of spring, the Yunyang Sect had been plagued by demons.
From the initial reconnaissance to the loss of the frontlines and the subsequent retreat, the situation had been dire.
Even after the retreat, the demons continued to harass and eventually launched full-scale assaults.
The Beast Tide Crisis further exacerbated the situation.
Over the past six months, Grandmaster Taiwu had discovered more and more problems within the sect.
Despite training numerous scouting disciples, the Yunyang Sect's efforts had been largely ineffective.
Even when Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan were sent out, the results were still unsatisfactory.
When Su Chen appeared under the alias of Chen Su, Grandmaster Taiwu saw a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
Chen Su possessed remarkable abilities and exceptional talents.
Wherever Chen Su pointed out, demons would inevitably emerge.
Other scouts struggled to maintain a 70% accuracy rate, and that was without considering minor discrepancies.
The intelligence provided by Chen Su was almost always accurate.
Even the locations he provided were precise, leaving little room for error.
After witnessing the performance of the Yunyang Sect's scouts and then meeting Chen Su, Grandmaster Taiwu was thoroughly impressed.
Moreover, compared to others, Chen Su maintained a humble and respectful attitude.
Even when demonstrating his skills in dealing with demons, he was well aware of the Yunyang Sect's need for such talents.
He remained polite, modest, and affable.
Grandmaster Taiwu even felt that Chen Su could afford to be a little more confident in his abilities.
With such capabilities, Grandmaster Taiwu was willing to tolerate him.
Setting aside these factors, Chen Su's performance in martial arts cultivation remained impressive.
When Grandmaster Taiwu provided guidance to Chen Su, he clearly sensed the latter's immense potential.
Given these reasons, it was only natural for Grandmaster Taiwu to want to bring Chen Su to the Yunyang Sect.
The Yunyang Sect's frontline defenses continued to face various issues.
Many of these problems were the ones Chen Su had warned him about.
Grandmaster Taiwu believed that if Chen Su joined the Yunyang Sect, their frontline defenses would no longer be a concern.
He would also have sufficient time to cultivate a group of disciples capable of handling scouting and reconnaissance missions.
In the side hall, several elders and hall masters were discussing the response to the Earth Demon Crisis.
The best solution to the Earth Demon Crisis was to eradicate the demon itself.
According to the books, Earth Demons often attacked the frontlines in preparation for their ascension to Heaven Demons.
Becoming a martial cultivator might provide them with the breakthrough they sought.
Eliminating this Earth Demon could potentially prevent the emergence of a Heaven Demon.
However, Grandmaster Taiwu found the proposed methods to be impractical and lacking in consideration of the facts.
The intelligence of Earth Demons was not something that could be easily deceived by ordinary means.
How could a demon with such cunning reach the Earth Demon stage?
In the short term, Grandmaster Taiwu did not expect any effective solutions.
By bringing up this issue, he aimed to raise awareness and ensure heightened vigilance on the frontlines.
"Have the arrangements for the Capital Assembly been finalized?
It's not far away. Have the disciples been briefed on the relevant matters?"
Grandmaster Taiwu's anxiety prompted him to ask about these matters repeatedly.
"Jianyun and Xingwan will go to the capital together. There won't be any issues.
Teng Lin and Dai Yin, my personal disciples, will accompany them.
They will find a suitable opportunity to challenge Su Chen."
Tiangang City's praise for Su Chen was so excessive that with just one confrontation, their deception would be exposed.
"I've always disliked Su Chen, a disciple with such lowly character. Now, Tiangang City is using his name to slander us," Sun Xuerong said with disdain.
"Rest assured, Sect Leader. I will pay extra attention to this matter," Grandmaster Taiwu replied, nodding.
The plan was simple and straightforward, without any fancy tricks.
But the simpler and more direct it was, the less likely there would be any loopholes.
"Recently, I sent someone to inquire about the situation.
It's true that our Yunyang Sect has been affected by Tiangang City's slander and defamation.
Many outstanding young talents in the Great Zhou Dynasty will likely reconsider their choices."
Grandmaster Taiwu's face showed a hint of disgust, as if all these troubles were caused by Tiangang City.
"Sect Leader, should we adjust our requirements for recruiting disciples this year? Usually, Elder Gu is in charge of this task."
Elder Gu would naturally want to know the Sect Leader's requirements.
"No need. We won't stoop so low as to recruit disciples by lowering our standards.
We'll stick to our usual approach, just like before.
Those disciples who believe the rumors and go to Tiangang City will regret their decision in due time."
Quality over quantity, Grandmaster Taiwu made his final decision.
He thought of Chen Su.
He felt that even a hundred disciples might not be as effective as Chen Su alone, further solidifying his belief in the principle of quality over quantity.
In Tiangang City, Senior Zhenren Shangxuan called upon Su Chen to accompany him to the frontline to inspect the situation.
Whenever Senior Zhenren Shangxuan went to the frontline, he wanted to bring Su Chen along.
Compared to other Hall Masters, Su Chen was a more suitable companion for the trip.
Together, they could often find solutions while observing the frontline.
The frontline was not far, and the two arrived there soon.
After more than a month of construction, the progress on the frontline defenses was visible.
However, Su Chen still noticed some issues.
Perhaps the demons had also sensed the threat posed by the newly constructed defenses.
Near the new defenses, traces of the demons' activities were evident.
It seemed these beasts were planning a major assault.
After learning of the situation from Su Chen, Senior Zhenren Shangxuan immediately summoned the Hall Master in charge of the frontline to set up an ambush at the location Su Chen had identified.
Based on Su Chen's information, the demons were still in the observation phase and dared not launch an attack.
But it was still possible to counterattack them at this moment.
After spending the day at the frontline, Su Chen and Senior Zhenren Shangxuan discussed many matters.
As the day drew to a close, Senior Zhenren Shangxuan brought Su Chen back to Tiangang City.
He clearly recognized Su Chen's status, treating him as a core member of Tiangang City.
As a core disciple, Su Chen would have more responsibilities, and Senior Zhenren Shangxuan did not intend to occupy too much of his time.
Although he knew that with Su Chen's help, the frontline would undoubtedly be more stable, he did not want to burden Su Chen.
As the weather gradually turned colder, the assembly in the capital city drew near.
In his courtyard, Su Chen attempted to break through the Seventh Stage restraint.
Through this attempt, Su Chen understood why the Sixth Stage was called the Mountain Crucible Realm.
His body felt like a crucible, refining and eliminating impurities.
This step was vastly different from the body and essence tempering of the Ninth and Eighth Stages, with an even greater difficulty gap.
After the winter began, Su Chen would have more free time.
It would be more appropriate to attempt the breakthrough then.
(End of Chapter)
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