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Chapter 53: Su Chen's Plan
Chapter 53: Su Chen's Plan
The two turned around and retraced their steps.
But before they left, Gong Zhu Yun still had more to say.
"Senior Brother Wu, I advise you to pay more attention to their character when recruiting team members. Don't just look at their strength and include them in your team."
"If their strength is insufficient, they can't really help much. But if their character is lacking, sometimes they might even drag you down."
"Moreover, I didn't see much talent in him, and even after winning the championship, the sect didn't accept him as a direct disciple."
"You should think it through yourself."
Wu Yi furrowed his brows and quickly left with Su Chen.
Neither of them said much, treating it as an unexpected farce.
After walking for a while, Su Chen finally spoke up.
"Have there been many troubles on the defense line recently? According to what Senior Sister Zhu Yun just said, they seem to often come to our side to help."
Wu Yi nodded.
"Although our defense line is short, we've been harassed too frequently. A few days ago, a powerful demon even led a night raid with demonic creatures."
"Senior Sister Zhu Yun and her team did help us a bit. Considering this, I hope you won't hold a grudge against her, Senior Brother Su."
"In fact, Senior Sister Zhu Yun is actually quite nice."
It was almost becoming a daily occurrence to be treated unfairly due to their tarnished reputation.
"Senior Brother Wu, rest assured, I'm not that petty."
They strolled for a while, taking about an hour to inspect the entire defense line.
They found a place to sit and admire the distant scenery.
The wilderness scenery was truly beautiful, but humans dared not venture into it, only able to admire it from afar.
"The sect wants us to defend here for three months, but we don't have the luxury of scaring away those demonic creatures. If we can hold them off and not let a single one break through, our performance will be more than sufficient."
"Senior Brother Su, you excel at tracking demonic creatures. After you join us, things will definitely become much easier."
Su Chen did not respond to the praise, as he had something important to say.
"After inspecting the entire defense line, Senior Brother Wu, I have some thoughts I'd like to share with you."
Seeing Su Chen's serious expression, Wu Yi listened attentively.
"There's a big problem with our defense line. It seems like there are no gaps anywhere, and every section aims to meet the standard of perfect defense."
Su Chen's words made Wu Yi raise an eyebrow in confusion.
"Senior Brother Su, what's wrong with making the defense line perfectly defended?"
"If we can completely stop the demonic creatures and prevent them from invading, then of course it's possible. But this four-mile-long defense line doesn't seem to have stopped the harassment, does it?"
Hearing Su Chen's words, Wu Yi was taken aback.
Indeed, it seemed that despite their efforts to make the fortifications as perfect as possible, they hadn't managed to stop the demonic creatures.
"If we make every section of the defense line the same, then when we defend, we must also cover every section. We don't know where the demonic creatures will attack, and each section is a potential target.
So our response will be very tiring. If the left side is attacked, the right side needs to provide support, and if the right side is attacked, the left side has to rush over.
How can we not be exhausted this way?"
Su Chen's words made Wu Yi's eyes light up unconsciously.
"Those beasts are indeed cunning.
If we concentrate our resources on a part of the defense line and maximize its defensive capabilities, then create a gap at one or two locations, providing an opening for the demonic creatures to harass us."
But if they want to take advantage of these gaps and come through, they will be met with our ambush.
Thus, for other areas with excellent defensive capabilities, we will station a small number of personnel to guard and avoid any unexpected situations.
The key focus will be on the gaps we intentionally leave open.
At least in the beginning, those demonic creatures might think they've found our weak spots and will definitely launch a night attack.
We can then launch a counter-attack."
After listening to Su Chen's plan, Wu Yi was so excited that he couldn't help but jump up and down.
"Yes, yes, yes! Why didn't I think of this solution?
This is exactly what we should do. Like now, we must separate everyone.
Running around and around, everyone is exhausted.
Those demonic creatures can escape at any time, and the initiative is entirely in their hands."
With excitement, Wu Yi immediately went to make the arrangements.
The previously evenly-distributed barriers, sharp spikes, and thorns were all gathered.
These items used to obstruct the demonic creatures' advance were collected.
After gathering them, all these items were concentrated towards the right side.
All defensive fortifications were focused on the right side.
From the moment Su Chen proposed this plan, Wu Yi felt like he had been injected with energy.
He immediately organized everyone and started working on the task.
From then on, only one or two people would be needed to guard the right side of the defense line.
Even if some demonic creatures insisted on attacking from this well-defended side,
the fortifications would delay them for a more extended period.
During this time, the defending disciples could notify others to come and help.
They were busy until nightfall.
Su Chen inspected the defense line and chose three points, instructing the senior brothers and sisters to focus their defense on those areas.
That night, two of the points were indeed attacked by demonic creatures.
With prior preparation, the defense was much easier.
Without running around, and with a well-rested team, even the arrival of powerful demonic creatures was not a concern.
After dawn, under Wu Yi's arrangement, everyone continued their busy work.
They aimed to complete the relocation of all defensive fortifications to the right side within the day.
During the break, Lin Tian and Huang Shanyun couldn't help but sigh when they saw Su Chen.
"Su Shidi's insight is truly remarkable. The areas he chose for the ambush are exactly where the demonic creatures attacked at night."
The two of them spoke with smiles on their faces, and the more familiar they were, the more casual their conversation became.
This was the senior brothers' acknowledgment, treating Su Chen as one of their own.
During the day, everyone was extremely busy.
They reinforced the defense line on the right side for about a mile.
The defensive capabilities of the line were significantly enhanced.
If nothing unexpected happened, only demonic creatures above the Golden Demon level would have a chance to break through.
But Golden Demons are increasingly intelligent and would rarely choose to directly confront the defense lines of major sects.
If they encounter powerful cultivators, their lives would be at stake.
As the hour approached 9 PM, everyone was almost done with their tasks.
Starting from that night, the originally four-mile-long defense line would only need to defend about three miles.
The pressure on the defense was greatly reduced.
Subsequently, they intentionally left two gaps.
These gaps would serve as stepping stones for the demonic creatures, making it easier for them to leap over.
But behind the defense line, an ambush awaited them.
During the break, Wu Yi also shared Su Chen's plan with everyone.
Hearing this, many couldn't help but stare at Su Chen.
"I find it more and more incomprehensible. How did they accuse Su Shidi of seeking credit?
Are the higher-ups of Yunyang Sect all incompetent? Can't they see your abilities at all?"
(End of Chapter)
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