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Chapter 225: Earth Demon Plague and the Missing Pair
Chapter 225: Earth Demon Plague and the Missing Pair
Just as they had barely escaped the Beast Tide crisis, they now faced the Earth Demon Plague. It seemed that troubles never ceased for the Yunyang Sect after Su Chen's departure.
"According to the received rumors, this Earth Demon Plague is actually related to the Beast Tide."
A large number of demons had gathered in the eastern region of Great Zhou.
Although the Beast Tide hadn't erupted, the demons that had amassed there had nowhere else to go.
The Earth Demons in that area took advantage of the situation and gained control over many of these demons."
There's some truth to the saying that all things are interconnected.
Su Chen's solution to the Beast Tide wasn't entirely foolproof.
The remaining issues had now led to this Earth Demon Plague.
After inspecting the frontlines, Su Chen and Senior Zhenren Shangxuan went to the camp where the disciples were stationed.
The two of them observed the camp with the disciples and had dinner together.
Su Chen had been frequently inspecting the frontlines with the Great Elder, and this had changed the disciples' perception of him.
Gong Zhiyun, who had once doubted Su Chen, now silently observed him from within the crowd, recalling her own words and actions from the beginning of the year.
In less than a year, Su Chen had already accompanied the Great Elder on several trips.
At that time, she had questioned Su Chen's intentions, suspecting him of trying to take credit for others' work.
Now, it seemed rather comical.
After returning from the frontlines, Su Chen went back to his newly purchased courtyard.
Lately, he had been feeling that time was passing by too quickly, with too many things to do.
Previously, he had obtained some ancient texts related to mechanism art in that mysterious realm.
Su Chen felt that mechanisms would play a significant role in their frontline missions.
Today, with some free time, he finally began studying this mechanism art.
Since they were at the frontlines, they had cut down a lot of wood.
The price of timber in Tiangang City had already been quite low.
Su Chen directly purchased some and stacked them in the courtyard.
The courtyard was spacious enough to accommodate them.
Within the Nine Turns Mechanism Art, mechanisms were categorized into nine levels based on their complexity.
The simplest level was referred to as the "First Bend."
First Bend mechanisms were the most straightforward.
In the ancient texts, digging a pit and covering it up was also considered a type of mechanism.
It might seem like stating the obvious, as anyone could dig a pit.
But Su Chen understood that these mechanisms were crafted by a highly experienced practitioner.
The author of the Nine Turns Mechanism Art had clearly undergone extensive practical training.
Some of the issues mentioned were things that ordinary people wouldn't easily notice.
The Yunyang Sect was located further north, at a slightly higher altitude.
The eastern wilderness experienced heavier snowfall.
In the past, even the citizens of Great Zhou believed that after winter, there wouldn't be much to worry about on the eastern frontlines of the Yunyang Sect.
Today, at the break of dawn, the high-ranking members of the Yunyang Sect received news.
The Frontline was in trouble again.
The reporting disciple almost said, "The Frontline is in trouble again."
Indeed, the Yunyang Sect's Frontline has been facing constant issues this year.
The sect disciples thought that they had endured until winter and would finally have some peace.
But the tragedy that occurred just after dawn today should have shocked all the frontline disciples of the Yunyang Sect.
Grandmaster Taiwu and the five elders rushed to the Frontline immediately after receiving the news.
During the journey, the six high-ranking members of the Yunyang Sect frowned deeply.
Their expressions were grim.
Now that winter has arrived, with the current situation, many disciples have not been able to cultivate and train for a whole year, and even the winter days are not peaceful.
It is unknown how the sect disciples will react.
The group arrived at the Yunyang Sect, ostensibly to slay demons and eliminate monsters.
However, no one was willing to give up their own cultivation and training.
After a year of hard work, it is rare to have a day of rest, and it is challenging to persist.
At 9 AM, several high-ranking members of the Yunyang Sect reached the Frontline.
The two Hall Masters, Zhao Li and Xia Kun, who were guarding the area, had been waiting there for a while.
"Please provide a more detailed account of the situation."
They all frowned, as they had not anticipated this sudden crisis.
"Just after 9 AM today, two disciples went on a routine scouting mission in the surrounding area, but they were ambushed by demons.
They were bitten and dragged into the wilderness.
When we heard their cries and rushed over, we found traces of struggle and bloodstains in the snow.
But both of them have disappeared."
Grandmaster Taiwu's frown deepened, and he was naturally dissatisfied with this outcome.
He was aware of the Earth Demon Plague.
However, they had not even seen a glimpse of the Earth Demons, and two disciples were directly captured.
"What about the two captured disciples? Were they from the Frontline scouts?"
Facing Grandmaster Taiwu's interrogation, Xia Kun could only nod.
As a Hall Master, he also understood the impact and trouble this incident would bring.
The Yunyang Sect was already short on scouting disciples, and recently, they had been relying on increased contributions to improve their treatment.
It was challenging to cultivate and train new scouting disciples.
These disciples were now treated like treasures by the Yunyang Sect.
But another incident occurred.
It is uncertain how many disciples would be willing to join the scouting team in the future.
"In the wilderness, snow is everywhere.
If there were demons passing by, their tracks should be noticeable."
As sect scouting disciples, surely they can tell if there are demons lurking where the disciples were ambushed?"
Sun Xuerong, standing beside them, also had a grim expression as she followed up with questions.
The responsibility for screening and cultivating most of the scouting disciples fell on Sun Xuerong.
These disciples seemed to have made some very basic mistakes.
Zhao Li, on the other hand, shook her head and stepped forward.
"Sect Master, esteemed elders.
This situation is not as simple as we thought; it is a trap set by the Earth Demons.
Those demons were probably lying in ambush around the area last night.
The overnight snowfall concealed their footprints once again.
The two disciples who went to scout probably did not expect that demons were already lying in wait.
Moreover, with the dawn, everyone's vigilance had also decreased.
In the end, this is the result."
Upon hearing this, the frowns of the high-ranking members deepened.
The information Zhao Li provided made them feel that the two disciples were either careless or lacked the necessary skills.
Today's tragedy indicates that the demons have learned to hide in the snow under the guidance of the Earth Demons.
(End of Chapter)
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