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Chapter 95: Beast Tide
Chapter 95: Beast Tide
Within the tent, no one dared to guarantee that they could solve these problems.
The Great Elder spoke, but the several Hall Masters present remained silent.
In this current predicament, who would dare to shoulder such responsibilities?
After a while, Sun Xue Rong, who was sitting nearby, finally spoke up.
"Jian Yun and Xing Wan, they should arrive at the frontline to reinforce us in a few days.
As the core disciples of the sect, it is their duty to come to our aid during times of crisis.
At that time, we can also arrange for some disciples to accompany them on the reconnaissance mission."
After speaking, Sun Xue Rong paused and looked at the four Hall Masters.
"Those who do not follow the sect's arrangements, direct disciples will be demoted to inner sect disciples, and inner sect disciples will be demoted to outer sect disciples. Their contributions will be deducted by thirty percent.
If they want to leave, those who are not direct disciples can go.
If direct disciples want to leave, they must return the resources invested in their cultivation by the sect. Let them leave if they insist.
I don't believe that our Yunyang Sect will be unable to withstand these demonic beasts."
Sun Xue Rong spoke these stern words, but in truth, they were meant to scare the disciples.
If a large number of disciples were to leave, the frontline would undoubtedly face even greater problems.
Upon hearing this, the several Hall Masters nodded slightly, indicating their understanding.
After a pause, Hall Master Zhao Li brought up the current issue again.
"In the past half a month, the frequency of demon attacks has been increasing.
On the frontline, we often have to defend against three or even four waves of demon assaults during the night.
It's understandable if the elders are dissatisfied with the unsuccessful defense against the demons.
But at this moment, it's indeed challenging for those on the frontline.
Every day, they live in fear, constantly on guard against demon attacks. Please be understanding, elders."
Zhao Li's words were a plea to the elders, and then she proceeded to the main topic.
"Many books have recorded that most demonic beasts are bullies, targeting the weak and fearing the strong.
If we continue to let them act without consequences, they will become increasingly bold and pushy.
The current frontline situation already shows this trend; these demons are clearly becoming more arrogant and unrestrained.
I'm worried..."
Hearing Zhao Li's words, several elders frowned slightly.
"Are you saying that our frontline defense might encounter a beast tide?"
The Third Elder spoke with seriousness, as a beast tide was a matter that required utmost gravity.
However, deep down, he didn't quite believe it.
The Great Zhou Dynasty had experienced two beast tides in the past century.
Each beast tide brought devastation, claiming the lives of countless commoners.
Fertile farmlands were reduced to wastelands during these tides.
The southeast of Tiangang City, Mao Family Valley, was once part of the Great Zhou territory.
Once, many people lived in that region.
But after a single beast tide, everything vanished, leaving only ruins and broken walls.
"Hall Master Zhao, do you have any evidence for these claims?"
The Great Elder, sitting in the middle, asked.
Zhao Li shook her head, "I'm just speculating. The demons' activities are indeed too frequent.
The nightly attacks are almost unbearable.
It's somewhat similar to the situation before the last beast tide."
Zhao Li paused for a moment and looked at the people around her.
"My biggest concern now is that if we continue to struggle against these demons without success, they will become increasingly arrogant.
Even without a beast tide, they might still launch an attack."
Upon hearing this, Sun Xue Rong didn't show much reaction.
"It's only been nineteen years since the last beast tide; it's unlikely to happen again.
Let's not worry too much.
However, we must stop these beasts' arrogance right now.
A reasonable argument, as beast tides typically occur once every fifty years or more.
But it's only been nineteen years, not even half that time.
After their conversation, the Great Elder, the Third Elder, and the Fifth Elder began to visit and encourage the other disciples on the frontlines.
Although they had many grievances in their hearts, they still had to focus on encouragement.
The morale of the frontline disciples was already low, and if these three elders criticized them, this team might fall apart.
After the visit, the three elders didn't linger on the frontlines.
At noon, the three of them left the frontlines and headed towards the Yunyang Sect.
As they walked, their expressions remained grim.
There were no outsiders on the road, and their conversation became more casual.
The Third Elder prepared to speak, but before he could, he sighed.
"Before, I saw the Fifth Elder nurturing that batch of reconnaissance disciples, and I truly believed the sect's troubles were over.
I've met those disciples, and they all seemed quite capable, especially in reconnaissance-related skills, which they were proficient in.
This outcome was truly unexpected."
Hearing this, the Great Elder's gaze sharpened slightly.
"No matter how much you praise them, the result won't change.
The abilities of this batch of reconnaissance disciples are only impressive in your eyes.
But they are far from sufficient to handle the complex and tense situation on the frontlines.
Their accuracy is less than sixty percent, and they often receive delayed information.
If we are satisfied with their capabilities, then the reconnaissance and intelligence-gathering capabilities of our previous frontlines, you would be amazed, right?"
The Great Elder's words held no trace of sentiment.
The Third Elder and the Fifth Elder couldn't refute his statement.
Because these were all facts, plain for anyone to see.
"I won't hide it from you, I truly have my doubts now.
The previous smoothness on the frontlines might have been due to Su Chen."
As Sun Xuerong was about to speak, the Great Elder immediately raised his hand to stop her.
"Let me finish before you interrupt.
The problems in the sect now indeed started after Su Chen's departure.
Moreover, many of the disciples on frontline duty mentioned that they often received news from Su Chen.
Because of one disciple, the sect is now in a predicament.
This sounds ridiculous, but we can't find any other reason, so this might be the truth."
Sun Xuerong furrowed her brows, and even after hearing this, she kept shaking her head, wanting to argue.
This time, the Third Elder, standing beside her, had a different opinion.
"We can personally ask the disciples who were close to Su Chen.
Let's find out if he has any abilities and what they are.
We might gain some insights.
Furthermore, the frontlines in Tiangang City are becoming more stable, and I've heard many people mention this.
And Su Chen is currently in Tiangang City.
With so many coincidences, it's worth investigating."
Sun Xuerong wanted to argue, but she realized her two senior brothers had already blocked all her potential arguments.
If it turns out that the frontlines relied on Su Chen, how should Sun Xuerong conduct herself?
The expelled disciple was, in fact, the pillar of strength for the Yunyang Sect.
For the Yunyang Sect, it was a significant blow to their credibility.
By expelling the pillar of strength of their sect, what would the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty think of the Yunyang Sect?
After considering these points, the two elders seemed to realize the implications and refrained from saying more.
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