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Chapter 216: Thinking of Tiangang City's Assistance This Year
Chapter 216: Thinking of Tiangang City's Assistance This Year
After the banquet concluded, everyone rested in the capital city for a night.
The next day at noon, the Tiangang City group set off to return to their sect.
This time, even Gu Feng did not mention going back together.
The previous day's encounter with Situ Sanping proved Su Chen's strength.
A seventh-stage perfected cultivator, yet he did not falter in the sparring with Situ Sanping.
Su Chen had no issues obtaining the formal qualifications for the capital assembly.
The Tiangang City group sat in their carriages, chatting leisurely.
Su Chen and Li Tangzhu rode in the same carriage.
During their conversation, Su Chen realized there were many things he had been kept in the dark about.
"So, when the Great Elder arranged for me to attend this assembly, did he already anticipate Yunyang Sect's response?"
Li Tangzhu nodded.
"This year, the younger generation of Great Zhou mostly praised us but criticized Yunyang Sect.
But recently, many places have been discussing our Tiangang City negatively.
They say Tiangang City used your name to slander and frame Yunyang Sect.
When we heard these rumors, we already knew Yunyang Sect was retaliating against us.
That's why the elders arranged this, to provoke Yunyang Sect into taking action."
Su Chen looked up at Li Tangzhu and couldn't help but continue asking.
"So, when I leaped over Fame Lake and reached the Lake Center Stage, was it intentional for you to give me a boost?"
Li Tangzhu smiled and nodded.
"Yes, it was intentional, just to make those people underestimate you.
As the Hall Master of Tiangang City, I personally witnessed the disciple brought by Jianyun.
I have some understanding of your strength, and I didn't think you couldn't even reach the Lake Center Stage."
After hesitating for a moment, Su Chen continued with his questions.
"Was the Great Elder's suggestion to cancel the final challenge sparring also part of the plan?"
"Of course, the more we act like this, the more Yunyang Sect will think they are on the right path.
At the same time, it's easier to make a big fuss about this matter.
Think about it, the enthusiasm of yesterday's capital assembly, wasn't it far beyond previous years?
Yunyang Sect wanted to ruin our reputation, but as this continues, their reputation will suffer greater damage."
Listening to Li Tangzhu's explanation, Su Chen gained a deeper understanding of these rulers.
Those who sit in those positions, none of them lack schemes.
"In fact, this plan was quite risky for us.
The Great Elder has great confidence in you, that's why he dared to bet everything on you.
Your performance is worthy of the Great Elder's trust.
If you were defeated by Situ Sanping in a few moves, perhaps Tiangang City would be in trouble.
Even without deception, we would still face doubts in Great Zhou."
Indeed, that was the case.
This time, it was a gamble for Tiangang City.
On their return journey, after traveling for more than a day, Su Chen parted ways with the others.
He wanted to make a trip to Jiang'an City and, if possible, bring his mother and younger sister to settle in Tiangang City.
The news of the capital assembly had already spread to various cities in Great Zhou.
It started from the Great Zhou capital and radiated outward.
The news spread quickly, but even if it reached Yunyang Sect faster, it couldn't outpace He Chao and his group.
On the way back to Yunyang Sect, He Chao and his group were very relaxed.
In He Chao's opinion, they had already won when they left.
At the capital assembly, two Celestial Prodigies of Yunyang Sect left their seats in anger.
These rumors would surely spread, and many would seek to inquire about the reasons.
With these inquiries, the methods used by Tiangang City and the slander against Yunyang Sect would be exposed to even more people.
At least in He Chao's opinion, the entire process should have progressed like this.
Just past noon, He Chao and his group returned to Yunyang Sect.
After returning to the sect, they immediately reported the situation to the various high-ranking members.
In the side hall, several elders of Yunyang Sect were present.
He Chao spoke with a proud expression, informing the elders about the news from the Imperial City gathering.
"The methods of Tiangang City were already within our plans.
Moreover, their layout this time seems rather poor."
Sun Xuerong smiled and commented from the side.
Hearing He Chao's words, it was as if a troublesome matter had been resolved, and she was delighted.
"What was the response from the citizens of the Imperial City?"
Sitting in a high position, Grandmaster Taiwu listened with a pleased expression.
"It's similar to what you predicted, Sect Leader. Many citizens feel deceived.
Tiangang City's reputation will likely suffer a significant blow.
Furthermore, news from the Imperial City spreads faster and wider than other places.
I predict that within these few days, our Yunyang Sect will receive news from the Imperial City.
For those closer to the Imperial City, the news will arrive even sooner."
Grandmaster Taiwu nodded and inquired further about the details of the gathering.
Upon hearing that He Chao and his group had left earlier, Grandmaster Taiwu frowned slightly.
"You should still wait for the final outcome before leaving.
This time, even Su Chen won't be able to stir up any more trouble."
The Third Elder sitting beside him smiled and added, "If Su Chen truly has some abilities, why would Senior Zhenren Shangxuan bother to ask the Imperial Family to cancel the challenge and spar is to show a lack of confidence in Su Chen.
If he genuinely possesses some capabilities, we won't drive him away."
In the side hall, everyone's mood lightened considerably.
The matter of Tiangang City using Su Chen to slander Yunyang Sect was finally put to rest.
"The news related to the Imperial City gathering should spread throughout Great Zhou within about ten days.
Unfortunately, our process of recruiting disciples this year will undoubtedly be affected.
The young people who wish to join our sect this year will have their talents and potential noticeably diminished."
Sun Xuerong, sitting nearby, couldn't help but frown as she spoke about these matters, blaming Tiangang City for all of it.
Grandmaster Taiwu waved his hand.
"Considering that Tiangang City has helped us this year, we won't hold their underhanded actions against them.
Once the news of the Imperial City gathering spreads, Yunyang Sect's reputation will naturally return.
It's fine if we recruit fewer disciples this year."
After these words, Grandmaster Taiwu seemed to recall something.
"Today, spread the news of the Imperial City gathering to all sect disciples.
Recently, many young disciples in the sect have been influenced by these rumors.
They believe that we are incapable of cultivating young disciples and fail to recognize their talent and potential.
Let every disciple understand the truth behind the matter."
The elders and He Chao's group, standing in the hall, all nodded in agreement.
Clarifying the related "rumors" could also help stabilize the minds of the disciples.
After discussing the Imperial City gathering, Grandmaster Taiwu allowed He Chao and the disciples to leave first.
Then, his expression turned serious.
"Everyone is aware of the recent situation at the sect's frontline. Previously, we suspected it was the Earth Demon Plague, and it has been almost completely confirmed.
Hall Master Zhao Li personally went to the frontline and found that the Earth Demon is a Dog Demon.
Its vigilance is even stronger than that of other Earth Demons."
(End of Chapter)
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