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Chapter 227: Offering the Heavenly Blossom Fruit, Can Chen Su Be Persuaded to Come Out?
Chapter 227: Offering the Heavenly Blossom Fruit, Can Chen Su Be Persuaded to Come Out?
If the demons were replaced with humans, the speculations of the Third Elder of Yunyang Sect would make some sense.
However, based on the intelligence gathered over the years, there is no evidence suggesting that demons seek revenge.
Numerous books have clearly stated that the most prominent characteristic of demons is their tendency to bully the weak and fear the strong.
This is the very foundation of their survival.
When have they ever been heard of demons seeking revenge against powerful opponents? If demons were vengeful, the "Demon-Free Hundred Li of Yunyang" phenomenon wouldn't exist.
In reality, a careful consideration would reveal that the Third Elder's words are nothing but nonsense.
A few years ago, when demons were tormented by the Yunyang Sect, they didn't seek revenge.
This year, instead of exterminating numerous demons, they have started to face retaliation.
For the past few years in Tiangang City, the Great Martial True Person of Dazhou has primarily focused on defending the frontline.
As a result, the demons have continued their harassment and surprise attacks.
This year, after ambushing and eliminating many demons, they haven't witnessed any retaliation from them.
If demons truly had a vengeful nature, they would have been extinct long ago.
"Fifth Elder, what do you think about Jianyun and Xingwan? Are they suitable to return to the frontline?"
Grandmaster Taiwu looked at Sun Xuerong and asked.
Previously, during the beast tide, the performance of Jianyun and Xingwan was truly unsatisfactory.
Now that the frontline is facing troubles, Grandmaster Taiwu also hopes that they can bring him some prestige.
Moreover, their strength is indeed superior to that of other disciples.
Sending them on reconnaissance missions would at least be safer.
Even if they encounter the Earth Demon, they should be able to withstand a move or two, avoiding instant death.
Upon hearing Grandmaster Taiwu's words, Sun Xuerong's expression turned even gloomier.
"Sect Leader, this might be inappropriate. The Earth Demon Plague is, after all, an Earth Demon.
Jianyun and Xingwan encountering the Earth Demon is also dangerous. What if..."
This response caused Grandmaster Taiwu's face to unconsciously darken.
"The Fifth Elder means that other disciples coming here wouldn't face danger, but Jianyun and Xingwan coming to the frontline would?"
"I didn't mean that. It's just that Jianyun and Xingwan are the future of our Yunyang Sect.
If they get injured, then..."
Hearing these excuses, Grandmaster Taiwu couldn't help but coldly snort.
"If you can't even contribute to the sect now, how can you talk about the future?
They have cultivated for many years, and their strength is evidently stronger than that of other disciples.
If they both face heavy dangers, wouldn't the other disciples be in a life-threatening situation?"
After Grandmaster Taiwu finished speaking, he didn't wait for Sun Xuerong to find another excuse and directly knocked on the table.
"As their master, you are truly spoiling your disciples. Do you really think this is for their benefit?
Go and inform them yourself. If there are special circumstances, we can discuss it then.
If they want to take over the Yunyang Sect in the future, they should also take on the responsibilities they ought to now."
After saying this, Grandmaster Taiwu looked at the crowd once more.
The elders fell silent.
They also knew that their sect leader wanted them to come up with a solution.
However, given the current situation, they couldn't think of any suitable measures.
"Previously, I asked you elders to take turns defending the rear of the frontline, but it seems like this hasn't been implemented.
I understand that the situation is urgent now.
Even if we're near the frontline, we won't have time to reinforce.
I don't want to say more accusatory words.
Currently, I can't think of a better solution, so I suggest moving the frontline further back."
Hearing Grandmaster Taiwu's plan to move the frontline again, the five elders were all taken aback.
They had already retreated once this year, and if they did it again, they weren't sure how the citizens of Great Zhou would react.
"We all know it's embarrassing, but right now, this is the best solution I can think of.
Retreating the frontline will give us time to search for countermeasures, even if the Earth Demon still wants to attack and raid, it will need to reconnoiter the environment again.
We have lost so much in just one year after working so hard."
The five elders didn't want to give up like this either.
But at this moment, they couldn't think of a better idea.
Yunyang Sect's reconnaissance abilities had become a nightmare for the higher-ups.
No matter how hard they tried, it was difficult to bring up the topic.
Even with a 70% success rate in reconnaissance, the disciples cultivated by Yunyang Sect couldn't accomplish the task.
"Sect Leader, our sect's reconnaissance ability has always been a problem for us.
If we can't solve it, we won't be able to stabilize the front lines."
The Great Elder, standing beside him, couldn't help but bring it up.
They were all high-ranking members of Yunyang Sect, and their interests were aligned in keeping the sect stable.
As these issues were raised, Grandmaster Taiwu slowly stood up.
In his opinion, they had touched upon a critical point.
"The Great Elder's words are also what I have in mind.
Our Yunyang Sect's reconnaissance disciples have actually hit a bottleneck.
Previously, due to favoritism, some excellent disciples were driven away from the core positions.
Leaving behind a bunch of incompetent ones.
The better ones might have some abilities, but their moral conduct is questionable.
This has made the entire reconnaissance team chaotic. The outstanding disciples were driven away, and those who stayed behind are even worse.
That Su Chen might have obtained the qualification of a reconnaissance disciple through some questionable means."
As he spoke, Grandmaster Taiwu's gaze became more serious.
"What I'm thinking now is to completely rebuild a reconnaissance team.
Even if we have to use some of the sect's resources, as long as we can establish a new reconnaissance team, it's worth it.
What we need right now is an excellent leader."
Currently, Yunyang Sect indeed didn't have a reconnaissance leader capable of handling the situation.
If it was just about executing reconnaissance missions, then the Hall Master could even take on this role.
But Grandmaster Taiwu hoped that Yunyang Sect could be like it was two years ago, not only accurate in reconnaissance but also capable of carrying out intelligence-gathering missions to investigate some situations in the wilderness.
"Sect Leader, are you thinking of letting Jianyun... He might not be the most suitable choice."
Sun Xuerong immediately declined on behalf of Fu Jianyun.
Upon hearing this, Grandmaster Taiwu merely humphed.
"Rest assured, Fifth Elder.
I'm not thinking of letting Jianyun manage this reconnaissance team.
He does have outstanding talent in cultivation.
But in tracking the traces of demons, he isn't that remarkable.
The person I have in mind is still 'Chen Su'."
Upon hearing the name "Chen Su," the surrounding elders didn't seem too surprised.
Grandmaster Taiwu had always acknowledged Su Chen's alias, "Chen Su."
Although they hadn't met "Chen Su," they had heard Grandmaster Taiwu mention him many times.
Sun Xuerong felt uncomfortable.
Although Grandmaster Taiwu wasn't asking Fu Jianyun to help, which fulfilled her wish, this evaluation made her feel uneasy.
"Sect Leader, this 'Chen Su' is not one of our Yunyang Sect's disciples.
Moreover, we can't even meet him, and even if he is suitable, Eagleeye Sect won't let him go just because we offer a Heavenly Blossom Fruit."
The Great Elder beside him still had his brows furrowed.
Being recognized by Grandmaster Taiwu, he believed that "Chen Su" had the capability.
But, how could they find Chen Su?
"Do you think that offering half a Heavenly Blossom Fruit would make Eagleeye Sect bring 'Chen Su' out again?"
As soon as Grandmaster Taiwu said this, the five elders all froze for a moment.
"Sect Leader, there's only one Heavenly Blossom Fruit in the entire Yunyang Sect, and to offer half of it to invite a disciple... The three Supreme Elders know about this, and they probably won't agree either."
Upon hearing about the Heavenly Blossom Fruit, Sun Xuerong's expression changed.
This Heavenly Blossom Fruit, although not explicitly stated before, was implicitly reserved for Fu Jianyun.
Fu Jianyun had achieved Sixth Rank Perfection and was just one step away from Fifth Rank.
In the past thousand years of Great Zhou, those who reached Fifth Rank before the age of thirty could be counted on one's fingers.
If Fu Jianyun could achieve this, Yunyang Sect's reputation would also receive a significant boost.
(End of Chapter)
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