Chapter 54: Whispers from the Visitors of Yunyang Sect
Chapter 54: Whispers from the Visitors of Yunyang Sect
As Lin Tian, the Senior Brother, heard this, he nodded in agreement.
"I told you before that Su Shidi is greedy for credit. Either the people of Yunyang Sect are foolish, or they are malicious."
"It's beyond comprehension for normal people to do such a thing," he added.
Yao Xiaoyu, standing nearby, smiled and waved her hand dismissively.
"But you should also consider that if it weren't for the stupidity of the Yunyang Sect's people, Su Shidi wouldn't have had the chance to join us.
He has provided us with a powerful boost."
The group secretly felt relieved about Su Chen's presence.
They were grateful that Su Chen had joined their squad and was assisting them.
This strategy seemed to be highly effective.
With one less line of defense to maintain, the overall situation would become much more relaxed.
During the break, Wu Yi began planning for the night's response.
At the intentionally left gap, the group set up an ambush as best they could.
Tonight, they aimed to eliminate most of the demonic creatures.
"We need to make those creatures feel pain and pay a price. Only then will they learn to be cautious," Wu Yi said.
Su Chen also pointed out a specific location for everyone to remain vigilant.
That spot bore the mark of the demonic creatures, and they might attempt an invasion from the left side.
However, tonight, the defense line had a deliberate gap.
These creatures had only a little cunning, and at least for tonight, they would easily fall into the ambush.
As night fell and the Yin Hour arrived, people were at their most exhausted and least attentive.
The demonic creatures, taking advantage of their night vision, launched their attack.
As Su Chen had predicted, the creatures chose to infiltrate through the gap in the defenses.
They thought they had easily breached the defenses, but the next moment, they realized they had fallen into an ambush.
Including a Greater Demon, all the creatures that had crossed the line perished.
Some smaller demons outside, probably having heard the screams of their kin, eventually fled.
Previously, these creatures had constantly harassed them, leaving everyone exhausted.
That night, Lin Tian and his team, fueled by personal grudges, dealt with the creatures more brutally.
No other demonic creatures appeared for the rest of the night.
After dawn, the group carefully counted the casualties.
There was one Greater Demon and twelve Lesser Demon corpses.
Moreover, outside Tiangang City, there were numerous Feline Demons.
Even though they were only Lesser Demons, if they infiltrated the rear of the defense line, they would cause significant trouble.
Su Chen's strategy brought about a new change to the frontline.
The next step was to continue fortifying the defenses.
They aimed to perfect the fortifications on both sides, intentionally leaving some gaps and openings for the demonic creatures.
As long as those creatures tried to exploit those gaps, they would fall into the ambush.
If they attempted to find safer routes through the defenses, it would be even more challenging for them.
Sharp spikes and various weapons were already placed all around.
Trying to breach the defenses would likely result in injuries.
"As long as these creatures keep getting the short end of the stick and learn their lesson, they'll become more cautious.
It might take a while before they dare to act again," Su Chen explained.
Everyone now had more faith in Su Chen's words.
When it came to dealing with demonic creatures, Su Chen truly had the skills.
For over twenty days, the squad had been harassed by these creatures, leaving them utterly miserable.
No one expected that within a few days of Su Chen's arrival, he would make the creatures suffer a significant loss.
Before his arrival, this defense line often required assistance from nearby sect members.
The successful ambush the night before seemed to boost everyone's confidence.
As they stood guard on the defense line, their fatigue gradually faded away.
After sunrise, Wu Yi instructed Su Chen to rest, insisting that he not exert himself further.
This was the squad's long-standing rule.
As the one who contributed the most, Su Chen was given more rest and care.
Everyone witnessed his efforts, and it was clear who deserved the most credit.
Naturally, this rest time was reserved for Su Chen.
Seeing the others' perseverance, Su Chen no longer declined and went to sleep in a tent behind the defensive line.
Wu Yi led a few others to further clean up the front line.
Some damaged fortifications were repaired.
"The more I interact with Su Shidi, the more I can't understand why he was driven out of Yunyang Zong.
How could they let go of such talent?"
Wu Yi was busy talking to others.
"When it comes to tracking demonic creatures, Su Shidi is truly exceptional. I dare say that many Headmasters and even Elders in Tiangang City are no match for him.
Just based on this ability alone, Su Shidi should be treated as a treasure and protected.
But Yunyang Sect, I don't know what they're thinking."
Wu Yi had a lot to complain about today, as he truly couldn't understand.
"After experiencing so many things, I now feel that Su Shidi possesses even more strengths.
He dares to rush into the wilderness to save people and has the wit to plan.
I now even believe that Su Chen could surpass Liu Xingwan in contribution points during the demon slaying campaign."
Hearing these words, Huang Shanyun, who was standing nearby, slightly furrowed his brows.
"We don't believe that Su Shidi is truly that useful.
The common folk of Great Zhou and the other senior brothers and sisters, Headmasters, and Elders of Tiangang City, their belief is the key.
Logically speaking, with Su Shidi's abilities, he should indeed be a pivotal figure in Yunyang Sect.
His departure should have caused issues and troubles for the sect.
But now, Yunyang Sect is still doing just fine."
Su Chen had left Yunyang Sect for almost half a year, and a disciple as capable as Liu Xingwan should have caused some changes in the sect.
Lin Tian, who was nearby, paused for a moment.
"I visited home during the winter, and my uncle said that Yunyang Sect might not be without changes either.
After winter began, the entire sect conducted a thorough investigation from top to bottom.
I don't know what they were investigating, though.
But before winter, I heard that demonic creature traces appeared around the sect's perimeter."
Upon hearing Lin Tian's words, everyone's eyes lit up slightly.
If this was confirmed, it would provide some evidence to prove that Su Chen was indeed a capable disciple.
Su Chen's departure had caused trouble and problems for Yunyang Sect.
"But these are just rumors, and Yunyang Sect is tight-lipped about it all.
Some visitors to the sect quietly spread these tales.
I don't know if they're true or not."
Lin Tian owed his life to Su Chen, and to be honest, he also wanted to help clear Su Chen's name.
However, this matter wouldn't be easy.
"Even if these rumors are true, it doesn't necessarily mean that Yunyang Sect's problems are caused by Su Shidi's departure.
There are too many variables and influencing factors when a sect encounters issues.
Moreover, even if Yunyang Sect is facing trouble because of Su Shidi's departure, the credit-grabbing continues, and the blame is still placed on him.
The slander persists."
Wu Yi waved his hand, his expression turning slightly serious.
"If Yunyang Sect is indeed facing issues due to Su Shidi's departure,
Setting aside others, at least we can be more certain that we didn't misjudge him.
It's Yunyang Sect that failed to recognize a disciple's talent and potential."
(End of Chapter)
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