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Chapter 226: Analysis by Yunyang Sect's Elders
Chapter 226: Analysis by Yunyang Sect's Elders
Many events are interconnected, triggering a chain reaction.
Take the current situation as an example.
The outbreak of the Earth Demon Plague is not merely a simple surprise attack by Earth Demons.
Let's consider the present circumstance; the Earth Demons have taught the Greater Demons how to ambush in the snowy terrain.
In the coming winter days, will there be more Greater Demons, or even Golden Demons, lying in wait?
Could there be a demon lurking beneath every snow pile?
The several elders present likely had this thought cross their minds, accompanied by a sense of anxiety.
If this were the case, their heads would be in pain.
In the upcoming cold winter, would there ever be peace again?
Zhao Li, standing nearby, seemed to have sensed the concerns of the high-ranking officials. She had been thinking about this issue ever since she received the news in the morning.
"For now, these beasts can only ambush on the outskirts.
They dare not come close to our frontline, and even if they wanted to, they couldn't.
If they get a little closer, before they can even set up an ambush, their tracks will be exposed in the snow."
Zhao Li's words were naturally understood by the high-ranking officials.
However, the situation remained grim.
"If we completely abandon our scouting missions just because the Earth Demons are lurking outside, then we'd truly be blind.
We have no idea what those Earth Demons are up to."
Grandmaster Taiwu's brows had not relaxed since his arrival at the frontline.
This Earth Demon Plague seemed to be heading in an uncontrollable direction.
It was somewhat similar to the previous Beast Tide, becoming increasingly perilous.
"Sect Leader, we still have so many traps and obstacles.
Even if those demons launch a sudden attack, they'll still be held back for a while.
It's not that easy for them to succeed."
Upon hearing Xia Kun's words, Grandmaster Taiwu glanced at him.
"If only the Earth Demons were as foolish as you say.
During this period, they must have been searching for weaknesses in our frontline.
When they sent demons to launch surprise attacks, did you think it was a random act? Those obstacles and traps have always been supplementary.
Even the Greater Demons and Golden Demons, after suffering losses, would gradually become vigilant.
Not to mention the Earth Demons."
Grandmaster Taiwu waved his hand, signaling Xia Kun to refrain from speaking further.
He recalled what Chen Su had said earlier.
At that time, Chen Su had reminded them that these traps and obstacles needed to be arranged based on scouting information.
They should also be changed frequently to prevent the demons from seeing through them.
Although the Yunyang Sect's traps and obstacles were being changed, their arrangement was somewhat haphazard.
Even their tactics were being guessed by the demons.
"How's the morale of the frontline disciples?"
After a moment of silence, Grandmaster Taiwu asked.
"The screams at dawn were heard by many disciples on the frontline, and quite a few disciples went to provide support.
So, quite a number of disciples are aware of the situation today."
Zhao Li didn't answer directly, but what she said was enough.
Grandmaster Taiwu also knew that he had asked a pointless question.
Two scouting disciples were directly carried off by demons into the wilderness, and one could only imagine the horrors they might encounter.
How could the others on the frontline not feel anxious?
Moreover, it was already winter, and they were still being ambushed.
In previous winters, leaving a portion of the disciples on the frontline was merely a simple precaution.
With the current situation, how could the disciples feel at ease?
"You two go down first and calm the emotions of the frontline disciples.
As for the specific response, we elders will discuss it."
Grandmaster Taiwu, accompanied by five elders, casually found a tent.
Sitting inside, none of the elders spoke.
"For so many years, this is probably the first time our Yunyang Sect has encountered such a predicament, right?"
"After leading the Yunyang Sect for many years, these elders should have felt it.
This year, the Yunyang Sect has been plagued by various troubles.
Regarding Tiangang City, I heard that the advancement of the frontline this year has been going smoothly.
Before spring, they should have completed the construction of the frontline defenses.
Looking back now, perhaps in the past two years, our Yunyang Sect's advancement was too aggressive.
We should have consolidated our gains, firmly establishing our hold on the newly acquired lands.
Now, it's not so easy to let go of them."
The surrounding elders could only listen and dared not say much more.
Overall, the Great Zhou's various sects seemed to be relatively united.
But when distinguishing the finer details, many sects had more or less significant conflicts with each other.
Grandmaster Taiwu and Senior Zhenren Shangxuan had always had some disagreements.
Previously, Grandmaster Taiwu had always held the upper hand.
Especially in the past two years, the Yunyang Sect's reputation reached its peak.
But it didn't last long, and the Yunyang Sect soon fell again.
Last year, the Yunyang Sect was still supporting Tiangang City, but this year, the situation suddenly reversed.
"Elders, can you all be more serious and talk to this old man.
What has Tiangang City done right, and how have they managed to make such rapid progress?
Why are we facing constant troubles and disturbances this year?"
Every time Grandmaster Taiwu thought of this, he felt annoyed.
For a sect to become stronger and enhance its foundation, the process is long and filled with many troublesome matters.
But the collapse of a sect can happen swiftly.
Of course, neither Grandmaster Taiwu nor the elders would believe that the Yunyang Sect would collapse and decline.
The citizens of Great Zhou wouldn't believe it either.
But saying that the Yunyang Sect's strength is declining seems to have become a consensus this year.
Under Grandmaster Taiwu's gaze, the Third Elder spoke up.
"Sect Leader, the troubles our sect has encountered this year have caused doubts in everyone's hearts.
They question whether our sect has encountered some major problems, and some even come up with absurd reasons.
But I still believe that the difficulties we face this year are due to bad luck.
And more likely, it's the revenge of the demons in the wilderness."
Upon hearing "the revenge of the demons in the wilderness," everyone in the tent became more attentive.
"Last summer, we eliminated nearly three thousand demons.
For a while, these demons would flee at the sight of us.
I speculate that this is likely the reason why the wilderness demons are plotting revenge.
The beast tide and the Earth Demon Plague today are their retaliation.
In this eastern wilderness, the beast tide has drawn away the demons near Tiangang City.
This year, their smooth progress has benefited from our efforts."
Several elders and Grandmaster Taiwu nodded in agreement with this analysis.
It seemed they somewhat acknowledged this explanation.
"They took advantage of us and even slandered us in the process.
Tiangang City is truly despicable."
It seemed that without cursing Tiangang City, the resentment in their hearts couldn't be dispelled.
Grandmaster Taiwu didn't fully agree with the idea of bad luck.
He believed that luck played a part.
But this year, Grandmaster Taiwu saw that many disciples without abilities occupied core positions in the Yunyang Sect.
It was no wonder they encountered problems.
However, he also believed that bad luck played a significant role in their continuous troubles.
(End of Chapter)
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