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Chapter 323: The Journey Back
Chapter 323: The Journey Back
As the group from Yunyang Sect departed, they deliberately avoided the citizens of Great Zhou.
They were self-aware enough to know that people would likely point and gossip about them.
As the top sect, they had to maintain some face.
Even Elder Sun Xuerong, after the competition ended, left alone and did not join the rest of the Yunyang Sect members.
Su Chen's performance today was like a hard slap in the face, shattering her dignity as an Elder.
Reflecting on her own words, Sun Xuerong found them comical.
Her authority as an Elder of Yunyang Sect might also begin to crack after today.
Additionally, she had to figure out how to explain this to the Sect Master.
How would she explain this to the other four Elders?
The Yunyang Sect's returning group was also somewhat silent.
Fu Jianyun also left ahead of the others, leaving only a few to return together.
Compared to before, the atmosphere of the entire group was vastly different.
Yunyang Sect and Celestial Capital City were quite similar, as many people came to watch besides the participating disciples.
Today, Fu Jianyun and Liu Xingwan's performance as spectators remained impressive.
However, it did not boost the sect's honor and might have even diminished it.
On the carriage back, Zhao Li sat beside Liu Xingwan, her face slightly serious.
"Xingwan, what do you think of this Su Chen?"
Liu Xingwan understood that this question would come sooner or later.
After Elder Zhao Li asked, upon returning to Yunyang Sect, she would likely be questioned by the other elders.
"His movements and techniques are quite bizarre, and some are from the Cloud Stride Martial Art.
He's proficient in Cloud Stride, but it's not invincible.
It's his close-range movements that are challenging to deal with.
His body seems to transform into a venomous snake, winding and coiling.
His sword techniques are also peculiar, making it hard to distinguish between feints and real attacks.
Sometimes, when I see through his real attacks and try to respond, he uses feints instead.
To defeat him, I might have to use some of my strength."
Zhao Li's brows furrowed, her expression becoming more serious.
"Not many young ones can earn such high praise from you."
Although Liu Xingwan's evaluation seemed too high, she couldn't find a way to downplay Su Chen's praise.
"When these messages reach the sect, I wonder how chaotic it will become.
We put so much effort into preparing, and even forced others to participate.
Looking back, it's like we were inviting death.
The attention for the Midyear Competition wasn't that high initially.
I promoted it so much that now everyone knows about it.
I wonder how much effort the Sect Master will have to put in to resolve this mess."
Zhao Li's words were a subtle expression of her dissatisfaction with Sun Xuerong.
Although she didn't directly mention Sun Xuerong, her frustration was evident.
"Now, Su Chen has proven his strength and potential.
Let's reflect on this and discuss it further.
Xingwan, do you think his contributions in the demon extermination campaign might surpass yours?"
At this statement, Liu Xingwan was stunned.
She even forgot why Su Chen left Yunyang Sect.
The reason given was that Su Chen stole credit.
The contributions he gained pushed her, Liu Xingwan, down the rankings.
After a while, Liu Xingwan finally responded slowly.
"It's hard to say for sure, but he seemed below eighth-stage strength back then, so it's unlikely..."
Liu Xingwan's heart was no longer as confident.
But she still seemed unconvinced.
"Unless, this Su Chen possesses the same capabilities as Chen Su."
"When it comes to dealing with demons, if he's as adept and proficient as Chen Su, then there might be a chance."
Liu Xingwan's response once again brought up Chen Su.
Zhao Li continued to ask, "How do you think Su Chen's strength compares to Chen Su?"
"The gap is huge."
Liu Xingwan's answer didn't hesitate in the slightest.
"A huge gap? Su Chen's performance today is already closely chasing after you and Jian Yun."
Liu Xingwan was still full of confidence in her own judgment.
"Hall Master, have you forgotten about the Ascend Cloud Platform trial? Su Chen was merely the one chasing after us."
But the potential and strength Chen Su displayed...
"In the future, surpassing Senior Brother Jian Yun should be a certainty."
Zhao Li nodded slightly upon hearing these words.
"Let me summarize for you, Xingwan.
Here, you still don't have much faith in Su Chen.
Compared to your recognition of Chen Su, you hold him in much higher regard."
Liu Xingwan nodded in agreement with Zhao Li's words.
"After learning about Su Chen's performance this year, the Sect Master will definitely be very angry.
But if we can really bring Chen Su here, the Sect Master's anger should be reduced by half.
However, during this year's grand competition, Chen Su didn't even come to spectate.
For us, we didn't even have the chance to talk to him. I don't know how to find him."
As Liu Xingwan spoke, her gaze shifted to Zhao Li.
It seemed like she wanted to get more information from Zhao Li.
"Xingwan, do you still think Su Chen is like Chen Su now?"
Recalling the beginning of the midyear competition, Zhao Li asked repeatedly about Liu Xingwan's words.
Upon hearing this, Liu Xingwan directly shook her head repeatedly.
"Chen Su is far more exceptional than him, and I can tell.
The two of them cultivate different blade techniques, and the difference is like heaven and earth.
I've seen Chen Su wielding his blade, and when he unleashes his blade formation, the elders below the combat arena know to protect his opponent.
Su Chen can't learn that blade technique."
Zhao Li had never seen Chen Su use the Taixiao Blade Formation and wasn't sure if these words were true.
But these were Liu Xingwan's words, and Chen Su's performance on the Ascend Cloud Platform also lived up to them.
On the carriage, after a chat between the two, Zhao Li couldn't help but sigh.
"Sigh, let's go back and prepare for a scolding.
Besides you and Fu Jianyun, all of us will probably be unable to escape.
Even those who followed along to join the fun will likely be scolded together."
Unless something unexpected happened, after returning, they might not only faced scolding but also other consequences.
Compared to the silence of the Yunyang Sect's group, the warriors of Heaven's Spear City were much livelier.
Along the way, there were often Great Zhou citizens approaching to chat and inquire.
Many were trying their best to understand the Celestial Capital City.
This winter, who knows how many disciples will want to join the Celestial Capital City.
All the way back, the faces of the people from the Celestial Capital City were filled with smiles.
Towards Su Chen, everyone had a bit more respect.
But after today, there might be even more respect.
Originally, some disciples from the Celestial Capital City might have heard the rumors from the Yunyang Sect.
From now on, there won't be any more doubts.
(End of Chapter)
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