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Chapter 364
Chapter 364
Taiwu Zhenren's words in the side hall were yet to be finished.
"Previously, Ouyang Chuan from Heavenly Capital City refuted this elder’s words, and everyone heard it.
He openly defamed us, saying that all the difficulties our Cloud Yang Sect faces are due to Su Chen's departure.
Although we all know these are baseless rumors,
we can't deny that after expelling Su Chen, our sect encountered many troubles.
We know these are coincidences, but Heavenly Capital City will spread these various claims.
Moreover, they attribute their current stability entirely to Su Chen.
All of this further proves our incompetence.
Not only did we fail to recognize Su Chen's cultivation talent, but we also overlooked his ability to deal with demonic beings."
Taiwu Zhenren stopped here, not saying more.
Everyone understood what their sect leader meant.
At the mid-year tournament, the reputation of Cloud Yang Sect had been severely damaged.
This Su Chen must be thoroughly suppressed.
Only then can the evaluations of Su Chen by Cloud Yang Sect be recognized by more people.
After speaking, Taiwu Zhenren seemed to think of something else and quickly emphasized:
"The most important thing now is to find the cause of the anomalies in the wilderness.
Regarding Su Chen, we cannot let this affect our main tasks.
We have already lost another team on this wilderness reconnaissance mission.
In the past two years, everyone has seen this.
The eastern wilderness has never given us a moment's peace, and we cannot be complacent this time.
It is highly likely that this is another major crisis."
Taiwu Zhenren had said what he wanted to say to everyone.
He looked at the mid to high-level officials of Cloud Yang Sect to see if anyone had any suggestions.
Zhao Li hesitated for a moment, then stood up and asked:
"Sect Leader, I have been thinking. This time, we should invite Chen Su.
During the last Earth Demon disaster, Chen Su demonstrated his abilities and skills.
Personally, I feel that calling in all the major sects of Great Zhou is not as effective as inviting Chen Su alone."
During the resolution of the Earth Demon disaster, Zhao Li and Liu Xingwan had both been closer to Chen Su.
She had seen his performance clearly.
Upon hearing this, Taiwu Zhenren's face showed a hint of helplessness.
"Do you think I haven't thought of these things before?
But Chen Su is not our disciple; he belongs to the Flying Eagle Sect.
When I asked for ideas, none of you came up with anything good.
Moreover, the people from Heavenly Capital City have already made it clear that they know Chen Su well.
I even suspect that Heavenly Capital City's current stability is due to Chen Su's assistance.
We have already invited Chen Su twice. If we want to invite him again, the Flying Eagle Sect might be willing, but Heavenly Capital City will likely interfere.
Don't even think about inviting Chen Su for assistance.
I had promised to arrange a meeting between Chen Su and Xingwan, but I don't know how to fulfill that promise now."
Zhao Li, hearing her sect leader's words, was at a loss.
With Heavenly Capital City involved, it's no wonder that meeting Chen Su is so difficult for Cloud Yang Sect.
After a night's rest,
the discussion was set for the afternoon.
Jinluo City was very close to Cloud Yang Sect, only about eight or nine miles away.
Jinluo City used to be very lively.
Many people visited Cloud Yang Sect but didn't have the status to be treated as honored guests and stay inside.
So they had to stay in Jinluo City.
In the past two years, as Cloud Yang Sect declined, Jinluo City quickly became deserted.
However, the infrastructure from before is still there. Many people from the eastern and southern sects can be accommodated.
The largest inn in Jinluo City has been reserved and is not open to the public during this period.
During the discussions among the sect leaders, Liu Xingwan had already come to Zhao Li's courtyard.
After Zhao Li recounted what had been said in the side hall, Liu Xingwan's face remained gloomy.
"How can the Sect Leader be so unreliable?"
"Don't put too much pressure on the Sect Leader. He's not unwilling to invite Chen Su.
But Heavenly Capital City is interfering, and this won't be easy.
The Flying Eagle Sect and Heavenly Capital City are close, and their relationship is strong.
They are worried we will try to recruit Chen Su, so even meeting him once will be extremely difficult.
Give the Sect Leader some time."
Although Liu Xingwan was still unhappy, she didn't say anything more in complaint.
"The discussions today may result in the formation of a new reconnaissance team.
It might require your help, child."
Zhao Li had received some advance information.
Although the results of the discussions were not out yet, Zhao Li knew what Cloud Yang Sect was thinking.
If no other sect could provide a brilliant solution, they would likely use this method.
"When the sect is in trouble, I will not retreat when it's my turn to contribute.
Rest assured, Hall Master. I understand these matters.
And I will perform well, at least to suppress that Su Chen."
Zhao Li smiled.
"I'm not too concerned about that.
If you can suppress that Su Chen, you will earn great merit on this reconnaissance mission.
Your master and the sect leader will be very pleased."
While Zhao Li was saying this, Liu Xingwan was thinking of something else.
"Hall Master, you said we can't see Chen Su because Heavenly Capital City is interfering."
If I excel in this reconnaissance mission, can I make some requests of them? It's not an unreasonable request, I just want to meet Chen Su once and ask him a few questions."
Upon hearing Liu Xingwan's words, Zhao Li's expression showed a hint of helplessness.
"Xingwan, although the sect doesn't oppose your relationship with Chen Su, you must not become too engrossed in it."
At least from the current situation, Chen Su doesn't seem to have any intention of coming to our Cloud Yang Sect.
And regarding his feelings for you, he probably doesn't feel that way either.
If he truly has feelings for you, he should at least send a letter."
Hall Master Zhao Li's words made Liu Xingwan's heart skip a beat.
Just as she said, if he truly had feelings, he should at least send a letter.
The results of the mid-year tournament should be known throughout Great Zhou by now, right? Moreover, due to Su Chen's performance, the news has spread even further.
Even in some remote towns, they should have heard about this.
As long as she remembers their bet, she should at least make an effort to contact him.
They've already discussed what needed to be discussed, so Liu Xingwan left to return to her own courtyard.
Along the way, her mind kept replaying what Hall Master Zhao Li had said.
If Celestial Capital and Flying Eagle Sect can prevent others from finding Chen Su...
Can they also prevent Chen Su from contacting others?
Moreover, is Chen Su still out training and hasn't returned to Flying Eagle Sect?
As she walked, these thoughts kept swirling in her mind.
Without anyone else to explain, Liu Xingwan herself came up with numerous reasons for Chen Su.
The knot in her heart seemed to loosen at that moment.
On this day, various sects gathered to discuss countermeasures.
The discussion started at the Third Hour and continued until the Third Hour of the next day.
It wasn't easy for the high-level officials of the major sects to gather, and there were many issues to address, so they took the opportunity to discuss everything at once.
Sending the younger generation into the wilderness for reconnaissance was already a settled matter.
However, the discussion wasn't about the general idea of sending people for reconnaissance.
How many people will be sent? When will they depart? Who will lead them? Which direction will they go?
These were a series of questions that the high-level officials needed to deliberate.
And after that, they had to decide on the next steps.
Once the cause was found, they could respond accordingly.
But if they still couldn't find it, how should they respond?
These were a series of questions that urgently needed to be solved by everyone.
As they discussed back and forth, time passed quickly.
The high-level officials of the major sects certainly had many more issues to address.
But for now, they first passed the message to the younger generation and finalized the list of those going on the wilderness reconnaissance mission.
On the Celestial Capital's side, Shang Xuan announced the list in front of everyone.
Su Chen and Gu Feng both went to participate.
Regarding Su Chen's strength, no one had any doubts anymore.
Winning against Wen Yuanlang and Situ San had already proven his capabilities.
This time, Celestial Capital showed no signs of retreat.
The two disciples were both core disciples of Celestial Capital.
This move made it difficult for other sects to casually send a few disciples.
If it were truly a celestial demon calamity, Shang Xuan's arrangement would be the most appropriate.
A single earth demon could stir up Cloud Yang Sect, causing great upheaval.
A single celestial demon could turn the entire Great Zhou Dynasty upside down.
In the face of such a crisis, every sect must be vigilant and cautious.
Great Zhou wasn't like Jin and Chu, two powerful countries with numerous transcendent powerhouses and profound mystical treasures to deal with such threats.
Moreover, aside from the Shadowplain Battlefield region, Jin didn't have that many celestial demons either.
The various sects had already communicated with their own disciples.
Many disciples had already heard about the mission to send people into the wilderness for reconnaissance.
They had come prepared.
Around the Eighth Hour, a list was compiled and submitted to the discussion meeting.
This meeting had already lasted a day and a half, but they were still far from reaching a conclusion.
It was likely that they would have to wait here for the results of the first round of discussions.
"Is Fu Jianyun from Cloud Yang Sect not planning to participate?"
Upon hearing this, Sun Xuerong stepped forward to explain.
"That child gained some insights in the Shadowplain Battlefield and is currently in secluded cultivation.
Regarding this matter, Cloud Yang Sect has already arranged for Xingwan to lead the team, so it shouldn't be considered neglectful."
As the acknowledged number one genius of Great Zhou, it was normal for Fu Jianyun to receive attention.
Taiwu Zhenren, who was standing beside them, didn't say anything, but his face showed a hint of displeasure.
For matters concerning the sect's interests, Fu Jianyun always found excuses to shirk his responsibilities.
He was either in secluded cultivation or out on training missions.
But when it came to matters that could benefit him, he wouldn't be in secluded cultivation or out training.
The other sects didn't object to Cloud Yang Sect's arrangement.
At least Cloud Yang Sect had also sent out their core disciples.
Liu Xingwan's strength, when compared to the younger generation, was only slightly inferior to Fu Jianyun, so it couldn't be considered shirking.
With the list finalized, the next discussion was about who would lead the team.
The dispute centered around Cloud Yang Sect and Celestial Capital.
Cloud Yang Sect's performance in dealing with demonic beings had been quite inconsistent over the past two years.
Previously, many people thought that Cloud Yang Sect was declining, but later, they directly killed a celestial demon.
(End of Chapter)
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