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Chapter 274: The Front Line's Dilemma
Chapter 274: The Front Line's Dilemma
Su Chen nodded, agreeing to all the conditions that Jin Chao had proposed.
Given the Jin Clan's attitude towards him, it was best to keep a distance from them in the future.
Su Chen didn't appreciate the Jin Clan's way of doing things.
If he could avoid it, he preferred not to have any contact with them.
As for the Jin Clan causing trouble for his family, Su Chen wasn't too worried about it at the moment.
After all, this was Heaven's Might City, not Jiangan City.
Being in Heaven's Might City, he had gained some confidence.
After concluding his conversation with Jin Chao, Su Chen continued with his own affairs.
He headed towards the frontline defense of Heaven's Might City.
Although they had advanced ten li forward, the frontline defense of Heaven's Might City was still not far from the sect.
The original defensive line still existed.
It had now become a rear resting position.
A small number of disciples were stationed there to guard against any stragglers.
On his way, Su Chen encountered some fellow disciples who had previously served under Ji Sheng.
Many of his fellow disciples who had accompanied him before had joined the frontline defense.
Having learned a lot from Su Chen, the frontline defense of Heaven's Might City wasn't considered very dangerous.
Originally, if they had followed Ji Sheng, they might have returned home in a year, disheartened and defeated.
Without learning any real skills, who would want them on the frontline in Heaven's Might City?
The differences between Heaven's Might City and the Yunyang Sect were vast, and he couldn't assign disciples.
With insufficient strength and lack of experience, no one would truly want them.
Su Chen stopped to chat with several of his classmates.
From them, he gained a detailed understanding of the recent situation on the frontline.
The biggest issue on the frontline of Heaven's Might City at the moment was the river.
While the river had brought many benefits to agriculture, it also posed some challenges.
As the river flowed through the defensive line, the water was quite deep in many places, exceeding fifteen chi in depth.
Additionally, the current was swift, carrying a lot of mud and sand, making the river water murky.
The water also concealed the stench of the demons.
Some demons managed to cross the defensive line by submerging themselves in the water.
Currently, it didn't seem to have caused any significant trouble, as the demons that infiltrated were mostly minor ones.
However, the Heaven's Might City side still needed to make arrangements to deal with this.
The entire river had become an unstable factor, and no one could predict from which section of the river the demons might emerge.
While the river brought benefits, it also consumed a lot of manpower.
Su Chen further inquired about the current methods used to deal with the situation on the frontline.
However, these classmates weren't core members of the frontline and didn't have a thorough understanding.
After the conversation, Su Chen headed directly to the very frontline.
Mr. Ouyang had already been on the frontline for some time, and this river should have caused him some trouble.
The ten li journey wasn't far, and as Su Chen walked, he examined the surroundings.
The wilderness had been cultivated into farmland.
With spring already here, the fields were filled with crops.
As Su Chen approached the frontline, many fellow disciples proactively greeted him.
Some even ran to notify the various Hall Masters on the frontline.
Compared to the skepticism of other sects towards Su Chen, the people of Heaven's Might City were aware of his abilities in dealing with demons.
Last year, with Su Chen's help, the collapsing defensive line had directly caused the demons to crumble.
As a result, Heaven's Might City was able to advance its defensive line.
Soon enough, Ouyang Chuan approached with a smile on his face.
"Was this trip exhausting?"
Su Chen understood that when Ouyang Chuan asked about this trip, he was referring to the visit to the Yunyang Sect.
"It was manageable, not too tiring, and the gains were decent."
"I also just heard the news yesterday. The Grand Martial Immortal of the Yunyang Sect and their First Elder are preparing to present the Earth Demon's corpse to the Imperial Court."
Recently, the Yunyang Sect's reputation has once again been hyped up by many.
Ouyang Chuan smiled.
He didn't know the entire process of how the Yunyang Sect had slain the Earth Demon, but he believed that Su Chen's role in it was undoubtedly crucial.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have taken this long to eliminate the Earth Demon.
It was only after Su Chen's arrival that the problem was resolved.
As he spoke, Ouyang Chuan led Su Chen through the frontline while talking.
They both paused unconsciously when they reached the spot where the river flowed in.
"The biggest trouble for the frontline defense right now is this river.
In the past, we've never had to deal with rivers in our defenses."
Ouyang Chuan also felt a bit helpless, as they indeed lacked experience in this regard.
Currently, the river wasn't too wide, but it was somewhat deep. If it were both wide and deep, it would be a real headache.
After explaining the predicament to Su Chen, Ouyang Chuan looked at him expectantly.
It was clear that he was treating Su Chen as their savior.
There was even a hint of eagerness in his gaze, although he didn't say it outright.
"To deal with demons emerging from the river in a short time, I have a few ideas.
But there will definitely be many loopholes."
Su Chen paused, and Ouyang Chuan listened intently.
As the frontline's Headmaster, the responsibility for everything rested on his shoulders.
"When I passed by earlier, I noticed many fishing nets hanging by the riverbank.
Initially, I also considered using fishing nets to block the demons. As soon as we see the nets violently shaking in the river, we'll know that demons are approaching.
But this plan has many drawbacks.
There are fish and various debris in the river that will affect and damage the nets.
Moreover, the nets can easily be torn by the demons and are difficult to reuse."
Ouyang Chuan nodded repeatedly.
They had indeed considered this method and tried using fishing nets, as Su Chen mentioned, but the results weren't satisfactory.
"I've thought about it, and as a temporary solution, we can drive wooden stakes into the riverbed, leaving a certain interval between them to prevent demons from passing through.
This way, the water can still flow normally.
But when demons try to break through, the reaction will be much greater than with fishing nets.
Additionally, the fallen wooden stakes can be used repeatedly."
Su Chen's suggestion served the same purpose as the fishing nets—to detect the demons and then seize the opportunity to slay them.
Ouyang Chuan nodded; this method was indeed useful.
However, he was even more eager to hear what Su Chen would say next.
Su Chen had specifically pointed out that this was a temporary solution, implying that there must be a fundamental strategy to address the issue.
"If we want to completely eradicate the problem, perhaps we should construct a water dam."
"A water dam?"
In this vast land, it seemed no one had ever built such a water conservation facility.
Su Chen began explaining the principles behind it to Mr. Ouyang.
Water dams serve multiple purposes, one of which is water storage, ensuring irrigation for crops even during dry seasons.
Another purpose is to control the water level, reducing the water depth downstream.
With a water depth of only six or seven feet, how could demons hide in it?
Once the water dam is built, it will be a permanent solution.
A glance at the river will reveal whether demons are hiding within.
Ouyang Chuan's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing this, but he wasn't very familiar with water dams.
The two returned to the camp together, and although Su Chen couldn't build an intricate water dam, he did understand the basic principles.
Moreover, this river wasn't very large, and the water flow was average.
The water pressure wasn't exceptionally high, and the construction process wouldn't be overly challenging.
(End of Chapter)
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