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Chapter 52: Front Line Dilemma
Chapter 52: Front Line Dilemma
Over the years, it seemed like every top-ranked disciple was accepted as a direct disciple.
Except for Su Chen, who seemed to be an exception.
"I still carry the reputation of seeking and claiming credit, and I also trained at the Yunyang Sect.
Aside from these, many of the newly enrolled disciples are also younger than me.
The sect's elite members probably think my talent is average."
Actually, for me, all of this is acceptable.
At least the sect kept their promise and gave me the contributions they owed me.
The top-ranked reward was still given to me.
With these, it's enough."
After experiencing the Yunyang Sect, Su Chen's expectations of the sect had already diminished significantly.
"I still think Su Shidi should be accepted as a direct disciple.
You are indeed older than disciples like Jin Yue and Hou Chenfei.
Winning against them is due to your experience; Hou Chenfei's loss to you is related to his youth and impulsiveness.
But the other day, we witnessed your exchange with Hou Chenfei.
I believe your foundation is solid, and it's reasonable to accept you as a direct disciple makes sense."
Su Chen smiled, "I also believe so."
Hearing Su Chen's response, several people couldn't help but smile.
During their conversation, Wu Yi and the others felt Su Chen's open-mindedness even more.
Disciples who seek and claim credit usually place great importance on personal gain.
Facing such a situation, they wouldn't be able to let it go so easily.
Unlike Su Chen, who seemed completely unconcerned about becoming a direct disciple.
It's important to know that the resources direct disciples receive from the sect each month are vastly different from those of ordinary disciples.
The more they interacted, the more they felt that Su Chen wasn't the type to seek and claim credit.
After chatting and resting for nearly an hour, the group returned to the front line defense, allowing the others to take a break.
Su Chen and Senior Brother Wu Yi walked along the line, inspecting the entire defensive line.
"The defensive line we're responsible for is four li long, which isn't particularly long compared to other stages.
However, this line is flat, and there are hidden dangers of demonic creatures appearing everywhere.
To be honest, we feel more at ease facing a powerful demonic creature head-on.
Now, we're being harassed by these creatures, running back and forth in exhaustion."
As Su Chen listened to Wu Yi's words, his gaze remained fixed on the defensive line.
"Tiangang City is currently facing this problem.
Demonic creatures keep attacking without launching a full-scale offensive, making us exhausted and miserable.
Last year, we even invited several Hall Masters from the Yunyang Sect to provide guidance.
Su Shidi, you were also in the Yunyang Sect, so you should know how well they've been doing these past two years.
Not only are they unafraid of demonic creature raids, but they can even proactively advance their defensive lines.
That Hall Master Xia Kun was the one who came to Tiangang City to guide the frontline arrangements.
However, even after following their methods, the results here are still poor.
The demonic creature raids continue..."
"I feel the same about this frontline.
If we can hold steady and prevent more creatures from crossing over, that's already a success."
Hearing this, Su Chen became more confident.
"Senior Brother Wu, don't be so pessimistic. The Yunyang Sect Hall Masters couldn't solve this issue, but I might be able to."
Wu Yi smiled, "Are you hearing that the Yunyang Sect is struggling and want to prove yourself?"
After a brief pause, Wu Yi's expression turned slightly more serious.
"Compared to the Yunyang Sect, Tiangang City still has some catching up to do.
Su Chen, don't be reckless and do something impulsive just to prove yourself.
The gap in raw strength is clear.
Sometimes, what Yunyang Sect can achieve doesn't necessarily mean other sects can do the same."
Su Chen merely smiled and didn't argue further.
In those two years, why was Yunyang Sect so formidable, even expanding the frontline by over a hundred li?"
"Yunyang's reputation of 'No Demons Within a Hundred Li' is well-known."
Others would give various reasons, such as sect strength and appropriate strategies.
Su Chen didn't want to exaggerate his role, but Yunyang Sect's achievements were mainly due to precise information.
Over 90% of demonic creature traces were thoroughly investigated by Su Chen, leaving almost nowhere for them to hide.
Yunyang Sect had complete information when dealing with these creatures, and their information on demonic traces was almost always accurate.
It was like both sides were gambling, with the demons showing their hand.
Yunyang Sect could see everything clearly, so of course, they could employ various strategies.
They wanted to set up an ambush, and they did.
But now, they had arrived at Tiangang City.
Su Chen believed he could give his team an advantage in information.
Along the defensive line, Su Chen and Senior Brother Wu Yi walked towards the northeast.
The four-li-long defensive line was quickly traversed.
As they continued in that direction, they entered the area where others were stationed.
Before they set off, the senior sister across from them seemed to have noticed Wu Yi and Su Chen.
"Oh, I didn't expect that on Wu Shidi's side, he actually found the champion helper for this New Disciple Martial Arts Tournament.
Seeing the disciple with demon-slaying abilities surpassing Liu Xingwan's, those creatures dare not attack your defensive line again."
The speaking senior sister was named Gong Zhuyun, and in her vigorous attire, she looked quite refreshing and beautiful.
She was pretty, but her words were sharp, giving off a strong and dominant vibe.
"Senior Sister Zhuyun, Su Shidi doesn't seem to have offended you.
Why be so sarcastic right after meeting?"
Wu Yi slightly furrowed his brows, looking at the senior sister Gong Zhuyun before him.
"Where did I mock you, Wu Shidi? I'm just admiring you."
Gong Zhuyun's face still carried a hint of a smile, but within that smile, there seemed to be more mockery.
"As fellow disciples of Tiangang City, Senior Sister Zhuyun, why be so harsh?
Regardless, Su Shidi is here to assist the frontline, to help.
Why be so unkind?"
Wu Yi spoke up for Su Chen.
By now, Wu Yi no longer believed Su Chen was the type to seek credit for others' work.
But upon hearing these words, Gong Zhuyun's smile faded, replaced by a hint of coldness.
"Am I being harsh? I don't think I'm being harsh.
For a disciple who takes credit for others' work, should I still treat them with kindness?
In my team, character and virtue come first.
So what if he won the New Disciple Tournament? With his abilities, he only takes more credit for others' work."
Gong Zhuyun paused, as if she felt she hadn't said enough.
"Do you know what Yunyang Sect says about us now?
They call us trash collectors, taking any disciple.
If I were harsh, I'd go find them and have him expelled from Tiangang City.
Also, if Wu Shidi thinks I'm unreasonable, in the future, when you can't stop the creatures, don't come to us for help."
She displayed a bit of her strength, but it didn't seem to help much in restoring her reputation.
Su Chen didn't argue with Senior Sister Gong Zhuyun, as arguing would be futile.
(End of Chapter)
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