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Chapter 258: Before Leaving Yunyang Sect
Chapter 258: Before Leaving Yunyang Sect
Liu Xingwan's recent performance had not only caught the attention of the Yunyang Sect's disciples but also its Hall Masters.
After witnessing Xingwan's abilities several times, the Hall Masters couldn't help but take notice.
As one of the two Celestial Talents of the Yunyang Sect, Liu Xingwan's every move was bound to attract attention.
However, in the eyes of the Hall Masters, Xingwan and Su Chen seemed a bit too close for comfort.
This information was promptly reported to Grandmaster Taiwu on the same day.
Upon receiving this news, Grandmaster Taiwu immediately summoned Hall Master Zhao Li.
"Hall Master Zhao, I have the feeling that Chen Su doesn't seem to be attracted to Xingwan.
On the contrary, it seems Xingwan's attitude towards Chen Su has greatly improved."
In the courtyard, Grandmaster Taiwu frowned slightly.
He had intended to use Liu Xingwan to keep Chen Su in the Yunyang Sect, hoping that Chen Su would develop feelings for Xingwan and thus achieve his goal.
But now, things seemed to be going off course.
Hearing this, Hall Master Zhao Li also furrowed her brows in concern.
This was unexpected.
"Recently, I heard from a Hall Master stationed at the frontline that Xingwan spends four to five hours every day with Chen Su.
This seems to deviate from our initial plan."
Hall Master Zhao Li did not deny these words.
She had also heard some related news, and the facts seemed to confirm this.
"After returning from that wilderness, Xingwan's impression of Chen Su has greatly improved.
Perhaps it's because Chen Su saved her, and she feels grateful."
Hearing this, Grandmaster Taiwu frowned and waved his hand repeatedly.
"One should indeed be grateful for saving their life, but it's not like the common folk's saying of repaying a lifesaver with marriage.
Moreover, Chen Su hasn't even joined our Yunyang Sect yet.
Even if he becomes a disciple of Yunyang, if he wants to get close to Xingwan, we still need to consider it carefully."
"It's almost the end of March.
Why don't we slightly advance the Ascend Cloud Terrace event and send Chen Su back after it's over?
We can leave the matter of recruiting him for later."
Grandmaster Taiwu thought for a moment and nodded.
This way, at least, the two could be kept at a distance.
"Hall Master Zhao, you can take charge of the Ascend Cloud Terrace event.
Let's set the date for the 24th of March; a few days should be enough for preparations."
Hall Master Zhao Li nodded, not refusing.
But after a moment's hesitation, she couldn't help but ask.
"Grandmaster, for this Ascend Cloud Terrace event, are we really opening up the participation qualifications? If so, the sect's expenses..."
Hall Master Zhao Li was somewhat familiar with the Ascend Cloud Terrace event.
But she still had her concerns.
"Since the beginning of last spring, our sect has faced one difficulty after another, and the morale of the younger disciples has been greatly affected.
I know many disciples want to test themselves at the Ascend Cloud Terrace.
To manage the sect well, we must clearly reward and punish.
Although many disciples have complained, our Yunyang Sect has endured these hardships.
This Ascend Cloud Terrace event will be a reward for all the disciples.
Of course, other rewards and punishments remain unchanged, ensuring the disciples' peace of mind.
The merits they have earned will be duly acknowledged and rewarded."
Hall Master Zhao Li understood Grandmaster Taiwu's intentions.
Over the past year, the Yunyang Sect had lost many disciples.
The number of disciples who left last year likely exceeded the total from the previous five years combined.
While this was a reward, it was also a way to retain the sect's talents.
"With rewards come punishments. Now that we have some free time, I will arrange for those who need to be punished to face the consequences.
Especially for those inner sect disciples who wish to leave, I will personally ensure that all resources they owe the sect are returned."
There was also that Su Chen, who should be disciplined for his actions. We must find an opportunity to carry out the punishment."
Hearing this, Zhao Li's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
But after a moment, she still nodded in agreement.
Regarding Su Chen, Zhao Li's impression was that he was actually quite decent.
But thinking about Su Chen colluding with Tiangang City to defame Yunyang Sect, she didn't say anything further.
In Zhao Li's opinion, if such a disciple wasn't punished, then all disciples who left Yunyang Sect would follow suit.
It's not easy to earn a good reputation, but it's very easy to ruin a sect's reputation.
As the Hall Master of Yunyang Sect, Zhao Li also knew that Grandmaster Taiwu's decision was correct.
"Oh right, don't forget Chen Su about the Dengyun Terrace."
First, let's see his abilities.
Secondly, we really have Chen Su to thank for his help.
Without his assistance, we wouldn't have been able to slay the Earth Demon.
I've been thinking that we should give him some additional reward.
This time, the training at Dengyun Terrace can be considered one of the rewards.
Hearing this, Zhao Li nodded in agreement.
After slaying the Earth Demon, Chen Su's contribution cannot be overlooked, and giving him more rewards is only fitting.
She had assumed that Chen Su would participate.
At the frontline defense.
Ever since the Earth Demon was slain, the frontline of Yunyang Sect has indeed become more stable.
After scattering the demon's feces in front of the defense line, occasionally, some demons would approach.
But after dragging the Earth Demon's corpse to the frontline, no traces of demons could be seen.
Perhaps, the smell of the Earth Demon scared away the other demons.
The news about Dengyun Terrace quickly spread throughout Yunyang Sect.
In Yunyang Sect, the training at Dengyun Terrace was exclusive to the top disciples, the personal disciples of the Grandmaster.
Su Chen, having stayed in Yunyang Sect for over two years, had naturally heard of the Dengyun Terrace.
Sects with some foundation usually have their own feng shui treasure grounds.
Yunyang Sect had more than one such treasure ground, but Dengyun Terrace was the most strictly guarded.
Most Yunyang Sect disciples had only seen it from a distance.
Without being present at the opening of the treasure ground, they couldn't truly experience it.
The numerous disciples at the frontline defense, many of whom wanted to go to Dengyun Terrace, had already started preparing.
When Su Chen patrolled the defense line with others in the morning, he could sense that their minds were elsewhere.
In their minds, they were probably all thinking about Dengyun Terrace.
The few Yunyang Sect disciples by his side were probably trying to show off in front of Su Chen.
Even in front of Su Chen, they began to tell the tales of Dengyun Terrace.
The origin of the name Dengyun Terrace was because of its extraordinary height.
If one could stand at the highest point of Dengyun Terrace, it was as if they could touch the clouds with their hands.
Some people exaggeratedly described it, saying that the clouds in the sky were the path to ascend to heaven.
Hence, it was named Dengyun Terrace.
Listening to them, Su Chen didn't seem to know much more than himself.
It was only when they spoke of the numerous benefits of Dengyun Terrace, but they didn't really understand what advantages it brought, nor in what form.
After their chatter, it was Liu Xingwan who finally spoke up.
She began to explain Dengyun Terrace to everyone.
This Dengyun Terrace was actually similar to the five-layered treasure ground of Chenyuan Mountain.
But standing firm on Dengyun Terrace was more challenging, and the benefits one could obtain were greater.
Furthermore, Dengyun Terrace had twelve layers, and it was said that upon reaching the top, one could also see a warrior's innate talent.
No matter how far one could go, they could display their potential to the world.
After speaking of so many benefits of Dengyun Terrace, Liu Xingwan also mentioned a downside of Dengyun Terrace.
(End of Chapter)
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