https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-269-Conversation-After-Ascending-the-Cloud-Platform/12990889/
https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-271-Returning-to-Celestial-Capital/12990892/
Chapter 270: Actually, There's Something Else I Haven't Mentioned...
Chapter 270: Actually, There's Something Else I Haven't Mentioned...
The three Supreme Elders understood the underlying meaning behind Grandmaster Taiwu's words.
Having once held high positions themselves, they were well aware of such matters.
As former leaders of the Yunyang Sect, they also didn't wish for turmoil within the sect.
As the current leader, they could empathize with Grandmaster Taiwu's reaction.
Without much argument, they left the Grand Hall.
This incident had indeed caught them off guard.
To think that a disciple could persist on the seventh level of the Ascending Cloud Platform for over an hour was beyond their imagination.
The Yunyang Sect should not give up on such a disciple.
Even the slightest chance should be seized.
But because of these old men, the situation had become increasingly complicated.
At this moment, all the three Supreme Elders could do was to stay out of it.
Everything would be handled by Grandmaster Taiwu and his team.
In the Grand Hall, the three Supreme Elders had already left.
Grandmaster Taiwu began discussing the major issues that the Yunyang Sect would soon face.
First was the front line, naturally the sect's most pressing matter.
The Earth Demon's chaos had just been resolved, and the forward defense line seemed relatively peaceful.
But Grandmaster Taiwu knew that this tranquility wouldn't last long.
When the Earth Demon was alive, only it and its subordinate demons would launch sneak attacks.
Now that the Earth Demon was dead, nothing was certain.
Without the Earth Demon's restraint, other demons might start causing trouble on the front line.
"This time, Chen Su came and helped us train a group of reconnaissance disciples.
But from what I heard from him, the training results weren't ideal.
Only Xing Wan managed to learn the skills properly.
Fourth Elder, you'll take the lead on this matter.
Call Xing Wan and form a new reconnaissance team.
It's been over a year since last year.
For this reconnaissance team, I won't make too many demands.
Try to ensure an accuracy rate of seventy percent, and don't make mistakes with the most crucial information.
If we can form such a team, I'll be satisfied."
After a year, the Yunyang Sect had failed to cultivate outstanding reconnaissance disciples.
They couldn't match the capabilities of two to three years ago.
However, the Yunyang Sect's upper echelon had learned to compromise and accept their fate.
If they couldn't reach the desired level, they would have to make do.
For Grandmaster Taiwu, even seventy percent accuracy wasn't necessary.
He was content with sixty-five percent accuracy, as long as the most critical information was error-free.
He didn't want over a hundred demons to gather without a trace of detection.
Nor did he want the disciples to fail in distinguishing demon traces.
The Fourth Elder accepted the task, and this requirement wasn't too high. He still had some confidence in completing it.
After addressing the reconnaissance disciples, the next issue was the morale on the front line.
Grandmaster Taiwu asked the Third Elder to take charge and boost the morale of all the disciples on the front line.
Over the past year, morale on the forward defense line had been low.
Grandmaster Taiwu had thoroughly looked into this, and many of the disciples were freeloaders.
When the front line was peaceful, they didn't mind slacking off.
They continued to slack off.
But last year, the front line faced challenges, and dangers lurked everywhere.
The amount of contribution points they could earn decreased.
These disciples started spreading disparaging words among their peers, greatly damaging morale.
"Deal with those unsuitable disciples as you see fit.
If they lack ability, that's one thing, but if they also disparage the sect, we can't keep them.
Those who need to be expelled, expel them directly."
Grandmaster Taiwu spoke directly, and the Third Elder nodded in agreement.
With the front line matters arranged, Grandmaster Taiwu turned his attention to the sect's internal affairs.
First was the Yunyang Sect's reputation.
Last year, the Yunyang Sect's recruitment of new disciples had been significantly affected.
Without revitalizing the sect's reputation, recruiting disciples this year will still be very challenging.
"Taking advantage of this opportunity to exterminate the Earth Demon, we must restore our sect's reputation."
Tomorrow, the First Elder and I will depart for the capital together.
We will present the Earth Demon's corpse as a gift to the Imperial Court.
On our way, we'll pass through a couple of extra cities to publicize this matter as much as possible."
The First Elder beside him nodded in agreement.
The Earth Demon's hide and bones also had some uses.
But they weren't particularly valuable, serving more as a symbolic gesture.
It was said that they could be used to enhance body conditioning, but no one seemed to consume Earth Demon meat.
Offering it to the Great Zhou's Imperial Family, without giving anything of significant value, would earn them exceptional prestige.
Dragging an Earth Demon through any city would likely attract a crowd.
Additionally, some trivial matters were also mentioned.
After addressing these issues, Grandmaster Taiwu dismissed some of the Headmasters.
He thought for a moment and decided to discuss Chen Su with everyone again.
"What do you think we can offer to convince Chen Su to join our Yunyang Sect?"
Grandmaster Taiwu looked at everyone, awaiting their responses.
Seeing the hesitation among the elders and Headmasters, he thought for a moment and added,
"This question was asked by the Sect Master before.
But this time, I hope everyone will answer again.
After all, you've all witnessed the situation on the Ascending Cloud Platform, and Chen Su's performance there requires a reevaluation."
Hearing this, the First Elder spoke up first.
Then came the Second Elder and the Third Elder.
Their evaluations of Chen Su had indeed changed significantly.
In their words, they almost unanimously praised Su Chen's performance.
But upon hearing this, Grandmaster Taiwu shook his head.
"There's no need to critique Chen Su. We already have a good understanding of him.
The Sect Master wants to know, to what extent are we willing to go to have him join the Yunyang Sect."
Being able to handle demons and possessing exceptional Martial Dao cultivation, even nearing the pinnacle.
Such a disciple is essential, and the Yunyang Sect needs him!
The elders hesitated for a moment, and the Third Elder spoke up,
"If Jianyun were to fall into the hands of the Falcon Sect, what price would we be willing to pay?
For this Chen Su, we should accept the same price."
Upon hearing this, except for Sun Xuerong, the elders and Headmasters seemed to agree.
Su Chen's performance this time was indeed astonishing.
"What do you think, Fifth Elder?"
Grandmaster Taiwu turned to Sun Xuerong, specifically seeking her opinion.
"Sect Master, Jianyun can, after all, reach the eighth and ninth layers."
"Can Jianyun stay on the seventh layer for a full hour?"
In response to Sun Xuerong's excuse, Grandmaster Taiwu directly asked a counter-question.
Her words were blocked.
It was uncertain if Fu Jianyun could even last an hour on the sixth layer.
After a moment of hesitation, she reluctantly explained,
"If he focuses solely on the challenge, Jianyun might also be able to."
The people beside her heard these words but didn't seem convinced.
Zhao Li couldn't help but interject,
"Actually, there's something else I didn't mention...
The reason Chen Su stayed on the seventh layer for an hour and a half is because I joked with him earlier.
I tricked him into believing that he had to stay on the seventh layer for an hour and a half to be considered qualified."
Zhao Li spoke weakly, and even Grandmaster Taiwu was taken aback upon hearing this.
"So, you're saying that if you told him to stay for two hours to be considered qualified,
he would sit on the seventh layer for two hours?"
Zhao Li furrowed her brows and nodded slightly, "It's very likely."
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
