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Chapter 235: Inquiring About the Frontlines
Chapter 235: Inquiring About the Frontlines
Su Chen brought several people along as he inspected the entire frontline.
Whenever they spotted a gap in the defenses, Su Chen would take the opportunity to point it out to them.
Throughout the process, Su Chen had been guiding them a lot.
He took them to observe the traces of the demons, finding their tracks.
But Pang Zhongmin's group only managed to identify two locations.
With their ability to deal with demons and their arrogance, Su Chen tried to explain things as simply as possible, hoping they would remember.
Even with the Heaven Destiny of Demon Hunter Expert, Su Chen was still summarizing and understanding the habits and characteristics of various demons.
However, Pang Zhongmin and his group seemed even more capable than Su Chen himself.
They appeared to be able to spot demon traces with just a glance and determine when demons would attack with a single thought.
Su Chen patiently explained and hoped they could use tools, various mechanisms, and traps to make judgments.
Pang Zhongmin's group didn't argue with Su Chen.
They simply agreed without asking further questions, as if they understood everything Su Chen said.
They weren't three-year-old children, and Su Chen couldn't force them to remember.
For two to three days, they inspected the frontline defenses at least three times a day.
In their eyes, Su Chen seemed to be working diligently and hard.
In the wilderness, the Earth Demons were still hesitant and didn't dare approach.
There was no point in killing the small and large demons sent to test the waters.
The solution to the Earth Demon Plague was to deal with the main demon.
Otherwise, killing tens or hundreds of small and large demons would be pointless.
During these few days by Su Chen's side, he even taught them some mechanisms.
The Nine Turns Mechanism Art was a bit complex, and they found it challenging to learn.
Su Chen taught them simplified mechanisms to help them observe the demons.
When they saw Su Chen teaching them these boring mechanisms, they exchanged glances and couldn't help but smile and shake their heads.
During the inspection, Ge Yingying had a question that had been on her mind for a long time. Today, she took the opportunity to ask.
Under the guidance of the Earth Demon, the large demons and golden demons had learned to hide in the snow.
Covered in snow, they were difficult to spot even when approaching closely.
If one wasn't careful, they could be ambushed.
The last time two disciples were dragged into the depths of the wilderness, they were ambushed by demons.
Ge Yingying asked Su Chen how to deal with this situation and how they should handle these demons.
Actually, Su Chen had thought about this when he was in Tiangang City.
What if the demons outside Tiangang City also learned these methods? How would they respond then?
But the reality was that Tiangang City didn't need to consider these factors.
Tiangang City was located further south and at a lower elevation, making it much flatter.
During winter, the snow wasn't as thick.
If a demon lay there for a day or two, the snow wouldn't completely cover it.
The same method might not work in a different location.
Su Chen also had a solution to deal with these situations around Yunyang Sect.
Although covered in snow, the demons' bodily scent would still seep out.
Identifying them by scent was an excellent method.
But Su Chen felt that Pang Zhongmin's group couldn't do it, or more accurately, they were slightly lacking in ability, making it highly unlikely.
Additionally, there was the method of testing by attacking with sword and blade energy wherever something felt off.
This also had its issues. In the vast wilderness, they might exhaust a lot of energy without striking a single demon.
If they exhausted their energy and then encountered a demon ambush, it would be even more troublesome.
Thinking of this, Su Chen offered his suggestion.
"We can wait until the snow melts before going."
Su Chen's suggestion was direct, and in his opinion, it was the only way they could handle the situation.
Other methods might risk their lives.
Hearing this, the group didn't comment but smiled even more.
Su Chen, fearing they might misunderstand, further explained in detail.
But they still smiled, seemingly understanding.
In the following days, Su Chen continued to guide them in inspecting the defenses.
The defenses were so secure that Su Chen could even meditate for two hours every day.
It was indeed too early.
Only after the Yunyang Sect retreated its defensive line did the frontlines stabilize, and it would take at least ten more days for any demons to dare launch a surprise attack on this new defense.
The minor demons causing trouble were mostly ignored.
Killing a few small demons wasn't significant.
On the seventh day of Su Chen's arrival at the Yunyang Sect, Grandmaster Taiwu and several elders had also arrived.
The frontline defenses had been relatively calm recently.
However, everyone knew that it was because the Yunyang Sect had just retreated its defensive line.
The demons were unfamiliar with the environment and didn't dare to be so arrogant in a short time.
In the central tent of the defensive line, Su Chen and Pang Zhongmin naturally went to meet with them.
At this moment, inside the central tent, besides Grandmaster Taiwu and several elders, there were also two hall masters.
One of them was Shang Yan, and there was another hall master whom Su Chen didn't recognize.
After the Yunyang Sect adjusted its control, the scouting disciples on the frontlines were all managed by the sect.
In the seven days since Su Chen arrived, those two hall masters hadn't come to bother him either.
They only sent people to ask why there hadn't been any demon attacks for so many days.
Seeing Su Chen and Pang Zhongmin, Grandmaster Taiwu and the elders all had smiles on their faces.
For Su Chen, an outsider, they still began with some polite small talk.
They asked if Su Chen was adapting well and such.
After some pleasantries, Grandmaster Taiwu laughed and pointed at Pang Zhongmin and the others.
"Young friend, how have they been performing these past few days? Have they been holding you back?"
Hearing this, Su Chen cupped his hands and replied, "The senior brothers and sisters have been diligent and hardworking. These past few days, we've been patrolling the defensive line together.
We've been learning from each other, and I've gained a lot."
In front of others, Su Chen still gave them face, and his evaluations were all flattering words.
He then asked about the Earth Demon issue.
Su Chen directly explained the reason—the demons hadn't dared to approach since the frontline defenses were just withdrawn.
It would take some time before the Earth Demon would dare to come close.
After Su Chen finished speaking, he said some more pleasantries and then left.
After Su Chen left, Grandmaster Taiwu began asking the others about their opinions on Chen Su.
"You've been on the frontlines for seven days. What insights have you gained? What have you learned? Share them with us."
Grandmaster Taiwu sat high up, looking at them with great interest.
Compared to dealing with the Earth Demon, he valued the cultivation of scouting disciples even more.
One of them was called out by Grandmaster Taiwu to speak.
"This Chen Shidi is very meticulous and dedicated in his work. He's also very patient.
We followed him along the way, and he kept explaining things without stopping.
But what he said..."
As he spoke, this disciple felt he might be saying something inappropriate and looked at Pang Zhongmin and Ge Yingying beside him.
"Just speak honestly, there's no need to hide anything."
Grandmaster Taiwu, sitting above, spoke, encouraging them to be direct.
Seeing his hesitation, Pang Zhongmin couldn't help but step forward.
"Sect Leader, Chen Su is indeed very proactive and enthusiastic. He diligently investigates the defenses every day.
His explanations are very detailed, and he's also very patient.
But it's not very useful.
Much of what he says can be found in books, and we already know them. Some of what he says are even incorrect."
Before Pang Zhongmin could finish, Grandmaster Taiwu directly waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to continue.
He turned his gaze to Ge Yingying behind Pang Zhongmin.
"Yingying, you speak. I can only believe three-tenths of what this lad says."
Seeing Grandmaster Taiwu looking at her, Ge Yingying also stood up.
"Grandmaster, my feelings are similar to Senior Brother Pang. Chen Shidi's guidance is very detailed and patient, but he always likes to say some correct but unnecessary things.
It gives people a mediocre impression."
As she spoke, Ge Yingying slightly raised her head to look at Grandmaster Taiwu.
"Grandmaster, I know he's someone you invited, but saying this seems to be disrespectful to you.
But this Chen Shidi truly feels inadequate.
These past few days, he's been talking about traps and obstacles and how to create mechanisms.
His understanding of other countermeasures seems less than ours."
Hearing this, Sun Xuerong beside them also hurriedly scolded.
But Grandmaster Taiwu frowned and waved his hand, indicating for her to continue.
(End of Chapter)
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