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Chapter 361: Going to Yunyang Sect in Person
Chapter 361: Going to Yunyang Sect in Person
Upon hearing the name Yunyang Sect, Su Chen suddenly realized that the situation seemed to be more widespread than he had initially thought.
"Even Yunyang Sect is facing the same situation?"
Mr. Ouyang nodded, "In the eastern, southeastern, and even the southern regions of Great Zhou, this vast wilderness area, is experiencing the same phenomenon."
The higher-ups of various sects were all feeling anxious about this situation.
Su Chen also nodded in agreement.
"No wonder the First Elder has been at the forefront of the defense line these days, fearing the threat of celestial demons."
"Indeed, with this unusual situation, everyone will suspect that the celestial demons are behind it."
The celestial demons have already awakened their intelligence, who knows if this is a trap they've set for us."
Master Shang Xuan couldn't help but feel helpless.
"Currently, we have no clear information, so there's no way we can respond effectively.
Reconnaissance missions are extremely dangerous, but it seems they are still indispensable."
Hearing Su Chen's words, both Master Shang Xuan and Ouyang Chuan nodded.
Any deployment and arrangement required supporting intelligence.
It was impossible to make any plans without knowing anything.
"We've already sent the news to the capital, and the imperial court will assign powerful warriors to take command.
Given the current situation, it might require us old bones to venture into the wilderness and investigate."
If the celestial demons are indeed causing trouble, only we have a chance to return safely."
But Su Chen immediately shook his head, disagreeing with Master Shang Xuan's words.
"First Elder, what if this is all a scheme deliberately set up by the celestial demons? You know how cunning they are. If it's a trap set by those beasts, what should we do? From past experiences, once a warrior reaches the Fifth Stage, demonic beings become easily detectable.
When a group of Transcendent Realm warriors enter the wilderness, they become a formidable killing machine.
But in the eyes of the demons, they are just a clumsy killing machine.
Although they can slay demons, they often fail to find them."
Su Chen's words hit the nail on the head.
Transcendent Realm warriors performing reconnaissance missions were not a good fit.
For these warriors to be effective against powerful demons, they could only launch direct assaults on their opponents.
Just like the previous time when Taiwu Zhenren and his group dealt with the earth demon.
Following the markers left by Su Chen along the way, they launched a direct assault.
Having Transcendent Realm warriors search left and right was completely meaningless.
Su Chen's words made Master Shang Xuan furrow his brows.
Previously, they, as the higher-ups, had considered these possibilities.
But they thought it was just a matter of luck, as even if these warriors couldn't find the demons, they could always find some traces of them.
However, at this moment, Su Chen's words suddenly made Master Shang Xuan realize something.
Was it possible that this was a trap specifically set by the celestial demons for these powerful warriors?
"First Elder, if you Transcendent Realm warriors face a major crisis, the defense line in the east of Great Zhou will be in complete chaos."
Master Shang Xuan also understood what Su Chen was implying.
If more Transcendent Realm warriors perished in the wilderness, the morale of all sects would plummet.
If so many Transcendent Realm warriors were annihilated, would others dare to resist these demons?
Even the foundations of the sects might be shaken.
The common people living near the border would likely have to relocate inland in large numbers.
The once-thriving land would be abandoned and turned into wilderness.
"If that's the case, the demons in the wilderness are indeed good at planning. First Elder, this matter requires careful consideration.
Transcendent Realm warriors hold great symbolic significance, and their injuries are tolerable.
But if multiple Transcendent Realm warriors fall, it's not just a weakening of the sect's strength.
The morale of all sects will undoubtedly plummet, and when the news reaches the common people, it will cause widespread chaos."
Mr. Ouyang voiced his concerns, and Master Shang Xuan had the same worries.
"To be honest, I really don't want to send you, my child, to venture into the wilderness again.
You've already done so much for Heavenly Spear City.
In the past two years, our sect is no longer as disorganized as before.
The disciples have had more time to cultivate and improve their strength.
All the warriors in our sect have made noticeable progress.
During this year's mid-year competition, when you went to the capital, I observed that most of the disciples had improved by a stage.
Hearing this, Su Chen smiled.
"If we don't seize the opportunity, by the time I reach the Fifth Stage, First Elder, even if you want me to contribute by performing reconnaissance missions, it'll be too late."
Without further explanation, Su Chen's playful words covered up various concerns.
"You brat, no wonder you suffered losses in Yunyang Sect before.
Sometimes, you need to think more about yourself."
"First Elder, you're making me sound like a saint.
I also have my selfish motives, I'm not that selfless."
"Who doesn't have their own motives?
"But to be like you, is truly rare."
After this conversation, they all went to inspect the defense line once more.
The reconnaissance mission in the wilderness was becoming increasingly urgent.
There was no news from the wilderness, and everyone was on edge.
Without Transcendent Realm warriors guarding the defense line, everyone felt anxious.
"During these days, all sects have dispatched disciples to the wilderness to perform reconnaissance missions.
As for us, the Heavenly Emperor Valley, Lanjun Mountain, and some minor sects.
The disciples we sent to the wilderness for reconnaissance missions all returned.
Only the team sent by Cloud Yang Sect hasn't returned, they all went missing.
If we really want to conduct reconnaissance, we might have to start from the wilderness where Cloud Yang Sect's team disappeared."
Su Chen also agreed with this.
Although there are unusual situations in the eastern and southern regions.
But the situation Cloud Yang Sect is facing is obviously more severe.
"Recently, Cloud Yang Sect has been going through some tough times again.
Before, they managed to regain some reputation by killing the Earth Demon.
But your performance during the Yearly Competition has once again brought them back down."
"It's not that serious, is it?"
"It's more serious than you think. In so many years, Cloud Yang Sect has probably never experienced so many disciples leaving the sect.
Just this month, over twenty people from Cloud Yang Sect have come to our sect seeking admission."
Master Shang Xuan seemed to find something amusing as he spoke.
"You might not know this, but when you were on your way to Jin State, the Lord of the Flying Eagle Sect, Lord Bai, came to see me again.
Taiwu Zhenren holds you in high regard.
Your identity as 'Chen Su' has piqued their interest.
This time, they've encountered some trouble and have come to find you again.
The Flying Eagle Sect wants to send 'Chen Su' back to Cloud Yang Sect to help them deal with their current problems."
Hearing this, Su Chen felt a bit embarrassed.
"This situation seems a bit difficult to resolve."
But Master Shang Xuan just hummed lightly.
"What's so difficult about it? We'll just tell them straightforwardly when the time is right.
It was Cloud Yang Sect who forced you to leave in the first place.
Hiding your identity and helping them resolve their difficulties was all for their sake.
We don't have any hidden concerns."
Indeed, the facts were as stated, the embarrassment was not Su Chen's but Cloud Yang Sect's.
"This time, someone from the Great Zhou Imperial Court will come to coordinate, and multiple sects will take action together.
Even if you want to take action, you'll do so as our Celestial Capital disciple, Su Chen.
Don't worry about Cloud Yang Sect.
I've already told the people from the Flying Eagle Sect that Chen Su has gone into seclusion to train.
Let them guess and speculate all they want."
Today's conversation among Su Chen and the others basically confirmed the next step of the plan.
Reconnaissance missions were necessary; they couldn't just sit and wait for their demise.
They had to understand what was happening in the wilderness.
Even if they couldn't see the full picture, they could at least gather some information.
Currently, they were in a state of confusion, and everyone was truly anxious, at least they needed to ease their minds.
Mother and Little Sister were not in Celestial Capital, so Su Chen wasn't in a hurry to go home.
But with Su Chen's arrival, Master Shang Xuan and Mr. Ouyang were also preparing to return.
On the front line, Second Elder was assigned to the forefront of the defense line.
Su Chen didn't stay in the city's compound.
He moved back to the sect's residence.
If there were any unusual people appearing in Celestial Capital, it would be easier to detect them within the sect.
Unlike the city, where surveillance could be set up everywhere.
Su Chen also understood his current situation.
As Master Shang Xuan said, he needed to be more concerned about people using underhanded methods in secret.
Compared to pressuring Celestial Capital, they might directly target Su Chen and his family.
This was somewhat in line with Su Chen's expectations.
Fortunately, Mother and Little Sister had already been resettled.
At least he had no worries in that regard.
If it was just about protecting himself, Su Chen wasn't too worried.
He had survived in the Shadow Battle Arena, after all.
Now, he certainly wouldn't put himself in such a dangerous situation again.
His safety wouldn't be a major issue.
Upon returning to his residence, after a quick cleanup, Su Chen moved in.
He prepared a hidden secret room for himself, further ensuring his safety.
During this time, Su Chen continued to study the manual left by Immortal Jing Bo.
Regarding formations, he had already begun to grasp the basics.
Previously, he hadn't continuously driven the formation with crystal stones, but there were some in Celestial Capital.
He could go and get a few pieces tomorrow to start further attempts.
On the third day of his stay, Master Mu Quan returned with the others.
In the side hall, Mu Quan and Gu Feng both attended, and Su Chen recounted his encounter to everyone.
Hearing Su Chen's words, everyone's expressions turned solemn.
Participating in the Shadow Battle Arena once nearly cost him his life.
A core disciple of Celestial Capital, in front of the geniuses of Jin State, was like a weed to be trampled.
Without any onlookers, if someone wanted to take his life, they would do so without hesitation.
After discussing the related situation in the Shadow Battle Arena, everyone began to talk about the current predicament of Celestial Capital.
The Fourth Elder looked at Master Shang Xuan and took a step forward.
"Yesterday, some more news came in. Cloud Yang Sect found some items left behind by the missing people.
There were no signs of struggle near the disappearance location."
(Chapter End)
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