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Chapter 329: A Small Gathering
Chapter 329: A Small Gathering
After the celebration banquet, Su Chen and the others were summoned to the main hall of the sect.
Elder Shang Xuan and the other elders praised everyone's performance and bestowed generous rewards.
Everyone understood the reason for the elders' happiness during the Midyear Competition was due to Su Chen's outstanding display.
After this event, the Great Zhou's evaluation of Celestial Capital City took a significant leap forward.
Some people had believed the rumors spread by the Yunyang Sect.
Upon hearing these rumors, they would only grow more disgusted with the Yunyang Sect.
The backlash that the Yunyang Sect had hoped for now fell entirely upon themselves.
Not only did Celestial Capital City not suffer any backlash, but they also received even more attention and importance.
In the two days following the celebration banquet, Su Chen held a small gathering at his home.
Wu Yi, Yao Xiaoyu, and the other senior disciples who had been there when he first arrived in Celestial Capital City were all present.
In fact, they had also attended the celebration banquet that day.
However, Elder Shang Xuan only allowed Wu Yi and Yao Xiaoyu to sit at the main table.
Today, everyone gathered once more to have a good time together.
Without the elders present, everyone's conversation became much more relaxed.
Of course, in front of Su Chen, they were still more reserved than before.
It was only when Su Chen livened up the atmosphere that everyone began to relax and enjoy themselves.
Wu Yi and the others were still stationed at the frontline defense.
With Su Chen's assistance, the frontline in Celestial Capital City had become incredibly stable.
In the past, the frontline defense of Celestial Capital City was frequently breached.
It was common for demons to sneak past the defenses and infiltrate the rear areas.
However, after the dam was repaired this year, not a single case of demon infiltration had occurred.
"Sometimes, we feel like we're just lying here collecting contributions at the frontline.
Many times, we only encounter demon attacks once every few days."
Wu Yi's face carried a hint of a smile, and his words seemed to exude a sense of leisure.
"If nothing unexpected happens, Celestial Capital City should not take long to advance further into the wilderness.
With the current stability and the fertile land we've gained, the sect has no reason not to continue pushing forward."
Lin Fan, who was standing nearby, chimed in, and the conversation among the disciples turned to the issue of the frontline defense.
As they spoke, they often glanced at Su Chen, hoping he would offer some insights.
Everyone knew that Su Chen's ability to deal with demons was even more astonishing than his martial prowess.
"Have there been fewer demon attacks at the frontline recently?"
"Yes, compared to the previous months, there have been significantly fewer attacks.
Not only is the section of the frontline defense we're stationed at more peaceful, but I've also asked others, and they also only encounter demon attacks once every few days."
Wu Yi's response caused Su Chen's expression to become slightly more serious.
"Are the demons outside the wilderness that well-behaved?
Could it be that they haven't come to harass us for two or three months?"
Seeing Su Chen's serious expression, Yao Xiaoyu, who was standing nearby, spoke up.
"Perhaps the demons are scared. After suffering so many losses at our frontline defense, it's normal for them to hide and avoid us.
After all, these beasts also value their lives and seek to survive."
Su Chen completely disagreed with these explanations.
He had dealt with demons for more than just a day or two, and if these beasts were so easily scared, why would so many people be needed to guard the border?
"Do you sense something amiss, Su Shidi?"
Yao Xiaoyu also noticed the change in Su Chen's expression.
"Senior Disciples, you should all still remember the situations the Yunyang Sect has faced over the past two years.
In the past, people would describe the Yunyang Sect as 'Yunyang's Hundred-Mile Demon-Free Zone'.
At that time, Yunyang Sect's frontline defenses extended a hundred miles into the wilderness.
The demons they slew were far more numerous than those we face here.
But looking at Yunyang Sect, have the demons in the wilderness become afraid?
They might calm down for a while, but they will soon return with a vengeance.
The continuous calm on the frontlines is something we must remain vigilant about."
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, everyone present seemed to freeze for a moment.
Their expressions also became more solemn.
"Su Shixiong, are you saying that something major is about to happen in the wilderness outside our territory?"
Wu Yi's words carried a hint of doubt.
This question made the atmosphere even more tense.
Seeing this, Su Chen waved his hands repeatedly.
"I'm just using Yunyang Sect as an example, not implying that our frontlines are facing the same situation.
Don't worry, Shixiongs and Shijies, I'm just talking."
Using Yunyang Sect as an example was indeed inappropriate.
To others, it would subconsciously draw parallels with Yunyang Sect's situation.
Last year, Yunyang Sect faced the threat of a beast tide.
With this comparison, they would surely assume that the Celestial Capital City's frontlines were also facing a beast tide threat.
Only after such an explanation did many of those present feel slightly relieved.
"I need to understand more about the situation on the frontlines.
But this current situation is definitely not normal.
According to the nature of demons, during the spring, their attacks are not as frequent.
Demons during this period are in their breeding season, and their temperaments are more violent.
In summer, the attacks should be more frequent and intense than before.
Newborn demons need more food, and their numbers are also much higher compared to spring.
If the disturbances are even less frequent than before, that's definitely abnormal.
Shixiongs and Shijies, when responding, must be more vigilant."
Compared to humans, demons grow up too quickly.
In just two or three months, they can already join in the search for food and attacks.
Human infants at two or three months old can't even stand.
Because of this, demons reproduce too quickly.
They will fight and kill each other in their lairs, so it's better to have them led by greater demons in attacks on the frontlines.
In such a situation, if the demons don't come to attack, it's certain that there are larger demons plotting something.
Su Chen noted these things and didn't continue the conversation with the others.
Regarding the unusual situation on the frontlines, it's best to discuss these matters with the elders later.
The group talked about some pleasant topics, and even asked the younger sister to describe Su Chen's heroic appearance during the Capital City's Midyear Competition.
The atmosphere became relaxed again.
"Su Shixiong, you should be able to take it easy for a while, right?"
"I'm going to Jin State in July, so I can rest for about ten days."
Hearing Su Chen's response, the surrounding Shixiongs and Shijies were a bit surprised.
"I heard that the Shadowplain Battlefield is usually only opened around September for the younger generation to train.
Is there some change this year?"
Upon hearing this, Su Chen shook his head.
"Going earlier is due to another matter.
The Sand Treasure Land in Heavenly Wind Valley will open in mid-July.
We are giving them the opportunity to train in the Mountain River Pool, so they will naturally have to provide a corresponding return."
The others also nodded.
They were also aware of the Sand Treasure Land in Heavenly Wind Valley.
(End of Chapter)
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