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Chapter 250: Setting Off on the Reconnaissance Mission
Chapter 250: Setting Off on the Reconnaissance Mission
After discussing with Grandmaster Taiwu, he and Zhao Li went to find Su Chen.
Grandmaster Taiwu felt a bit embarrassed to bring up his request.
He thought his demand was excessive.
The reconnaissance mission was fraught with danger, and even for those skilled in dealing with demons, it was a huge challenge and trouble.
However, after Zhao Li suggested it, Su Chen readily agreed.
Before coming, he had planned to help them resolve this Earth Demon Plague.
With the Heavenly Blossom Fruit given to him, he would do everything he could, without owing anyone anything.
Seeing Su Chen's direct response, Grandmaster Taiwu felt even more guilty.
Not long ago, Sun Xuerong had gone to the Eagleeye Sect to retrieve the Heavenly Blossom Fruit. Thinking of this, Grandmaster Taiwu made a decision in his heart.
He prepared to offer Su Chen additional compensation, not for any other reason but to ease his own mind.
But upon hearing that Liu Xingwan would accompany him on the journey, Su Chen hesitated.
The reconnaissance mission required at least two people, and this had always been a rule in the Cloudpeak Sect.
Indeed, going alone would present numerous uncontrollable issues.
Su Chen couldn't possibly reveal to others that he possessed the Heaven's Talent Disciple destiny.
Although he didn't like Liu Xingwan, he couldn't deny her strength.
In the wilderness, if they encountered a crisis, her self-preservation ability should be the best among the disciples.
In a sense, Liu Xingwan was indeed the Cloudpeak Sect's optimal choice.
After obtaining Su Chen's confirmation, the two no longer hesitated and immediately began their preparations.
On this journey, they would bring many markers.
These markers would be placed along the way by Su Chen and Liu Xingwan.
They were essentially road signs.
After discovering the Earth Demon's footprints, Su Chen and Liu Xingwan would move to a safe location and then ignite fireworks.
Grandmaster Taiwu and the other elders would rely on these markers to quickly rush towards the destination.
Before the Earth Demon could react, they would arrive near it and swiftly slay it!
As the night passed, the sky brightened slightly, and Su Chen and Liu Xingwan set off.
The Earth Demon's traces from the previous day were still visible.
Upon reaching the Sixth Rank, Su Chen could simultaneously activate four destinies.
Heaven's Talent Disciple, Indestructible, Graceful, and Lucky—these four destinies were activated simultaneously.
With the blessing of Heaven's Talent Disciple and Lucky, the surroundings became extremely noticeable.
At the same time, they could confidently track the Earth Demon's footprints.
They set off at dawn.
The location where Su Chen and Liu Xingwan departed from was not the current defense line.
Grandmaster Taiwu was accompanied by three elders and Hall Master Zhao Li.
They escorted him to the Cloudpeak Sect's former front line.
The Earth Demon's lair must be deep in the wilderness.
As it would come to the front line to attack, it likely wouldn't be too far away.
Departing from this location, they had a high probability of finding it within a hundred li.
At 9 AM, Su Chen and Liu Xingwan officially entered the wilderness.
The snow in the wilderness had already begun to melt.
However, overall, the wilderness was still covered in snow.
Su Chen followed the Earth Demon's footprints, observing his surroundings.
To be able to find the Earth Demon's footprints in this wilderness again was no longer a task achievable solely through experience.
Without the Heaven's Talent Disciple destiny, he wouldn't be able to accomplish this.
He walked ahead, with Liu Xingwan following behind.
After walking six or seven zhang, they left a marker in a conspicuous location.
The marker was red, making it stand out even more in the wilderness.
They walked and left markers along the way.
During their journey into the wilderness, although they might take detours, this was the fastest method.
After confirming the demon traces, they would return to mark the path. This way, they could ensure the shortest route, but it was unclear how much time it would waste.
By the time Grandmaster Taiwu and his team arrived for the ambush, it was uncertain if the Earth Demons had fled or changed their hiding spot.
As they ventured deeper into the wilderness, Liu Xingwan's steps became increasingly hesitant.
The wilderness was quiet, and for a long time, no other sounds could be heard.
Occasionally, the sound of snow-laden branches collapsing would make Liu Xingwan vigilant.
Su Chen led the way, wasting no time in stopping.
Following behind, Liu Xingwan began to have doubts.
"Why are we taking a detour? The hill ahead isn't that high. The Sect Leader and the others are following the markers; they won't be hindered by such a small hill."
Su Chen didn't even glance at her and continued along the path he had planned, but he did respond.
"Behind that hill is a demon den. If you want to pass through there, please don't scare them away. In the wilderness, if it's chaotic, the Earth Demons might change their hiding place. It could also disrupt the demon traces and make tracking difficult."
As Su Chen spoke, he continued forward.
Hearing this, Liu Xingwan felt increasingly uncomfortable and full of doubts.
How could Su Chen know there were demons behind the hill when they were still some distance away?
At this thought, Liu Xingwan decided to test it.
She activated her movement technique, and her figure became a graceful, floating shadow.
When she reached the top of the hill and looked down, she was face to face with four Greater Demons.
Both sides froze, staring at each other.
Snapping out of it, Liu Xingwan quickly retreated and circled around the hill.
The wilderness remained calm, and it was unclear if these demons thought they were seeing things.
She circled around the hill again.
Not far away, Su Chen was waiting, as if he had guessed she would come.
Having taken the detour, Liu Xingwan's aura seemed to have weakened significantly.
Her previous pride and arrogance were gone.
"That side... is indeed a demon den."
"I know, let's go."
Su Chen's calm response made Liu Xingwan feel uncomfortable, but she couldn't help but admit his expertise. In dealing with demons, he was far superior.
The two continued deeper into the wilderness, speaking little along the way.
Unless necessary, Liu Xingwan wouldn't ask, and Su Chen wouldn't initiate conversation.
In the eastern wilderness of Yunyang Sect, the terrain was undulating.
It was common for mountains to block the path.
As they ventured into the wilderness, they had to take many detours.
Due to these mountains, it was possible that Grandmaster Taiwu and his team were close, and the Earth Demons hadn't sensed their presence.
This had its advantages and disadvantages.
These mountains might later become death traps for the Earth Demons.
As they continued, they took a half-hour break midway.
Liu Xingwan seemed to want to say something, but Su Chen didn't want to communicate, even glancing away while eating.
From dawn until noon, they had walked quite a distance, but not exceptionally deep due to the mountains.
Based on the traces, the Earth Demons should be nearby.
Under Su Chen's lead, they took many detours but didn't spend time investigating demon traces.
All things considered, they had made good progress.
Su Chen felt that before nightfall, they should reach the Earth Demons' hiding place.
(End of Chapter)
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