Chapter 187 Isn’t he the new prodigy of Tiangang City? After hearing what Sun Xuerong said, everyone, including Master Taiwu, looked helpless."In order to lower the reputation of our Yunyang Sect, Tiangang City has resorted to such deception? Fifth Elder, where did you get this information? Are you sure?" Master Taiwu still had some doubts in his heart. If a genius disciple does not live up to his reputation and is discovered and caught by everyone, it will not only be the disciple who will be embarrassed. Tiangang City’s reputation will inevitably be damaged, and it may even be ridiculed by all the major sects in the Great Zhou. It is precisely because of this that Master Taiwu still doesn’t quite believe it. Sun Xuerong seemed to have guessed that her sect leader would ask about this. "In the beginning of winter this year, the Imperial City is planning to gather the genius disciples for a banquet. All the sects have replied and reported their participants in the banquet. In Tiangang City, this year's guests of honor include Gu Feng and Su Chen, in addition to the hall master Ouyang Chuan.
And the qualification for reporting to Su Chen is that of a guest, not an attendant." Sun Xuerong's explanation is considered strong evidence. At the gatherings of geniuses held in the Great Zhou, guest status is usually only given to the genius disciples of one’s own sect. You can bring other disciples from the sect with you, but they will go as companions. This time, Tiangang City directly applied for Su Chen's guest qualifications. In the past, only the Yunyang Sect would report two disciples. This year, Tiangang City also reported two people. "Tiangang City is really too impatient. Our Yunyang Sect has only encountered some difficulties, but they can't wait to suppress us. Before, I just said that their front line was more stable than our Yunyang Sect. Now even the Tianjiao disciples want to prove that they are not weaker than us?" The great elder at the side snorted coldly, expressing his great disgust at Tiangang City's behavior. “In the Great Zhou, many people should know that Su Chen was driven away by my Yunyang Sect. Now Tiangang City has pushed him to the position of a genius. Just think about it, the previous remarks will become even more rampant.” Master Taiwu's eyes were sharp, as if he had seen through everything. “By then, our Yunyang Sect will have a genius that is hard to recognize. But Tiangang City has a unique vision and is open to all.” After he finished speaking, Master Taiwu looked at Sun Xuerong again. "The Imperial City is holding this gathering of geniuses now. Will there be a competition?"
Sun Xuerong hesitated for a moment and then answered. “In previous years’ gatherings of geniuses, there was no fixed segment for fighting and contesting. Even if you invite someone to fight, they can refuse." After hearing this explanation, the other elders felt the same way. "This is not surprising. Tiangang City knows the rules, so they dare to let Su Chen go to the Imperial City to attend the banquet." Taoist Taiwu frowned slightly, thought for a while, then turned around and looked at Sun Xuerong. “Arrange two direct disciples to go with Jian Yunxingwan. When the time comes, let these two direct disciples challenge Su Chen to a fight. Isn’t he the new prodigy of Tiangang City? It can't be that even our Yunyang Sect's direct disciples don't dare to fight. When the time comes, we will also use this opportunity to publicize it. Let the people of Da Zhou see how discerning the Tiangang City they boast about really is." The elders beside him nodded and took all of Master Taiwu's arrangements to heart. In addition, they also felt very disgusted with Tiangang City's practices. Especially Sun Xuerong. Tiangang City could support anyone else, but it has to support Su Chen. When the disciple left, it was she, Sun Xuerong, who nodded. If Su Chen is praised, it would be like slapping her in the face. However, this imperial banquet should be able to reveal Su Chen's true face. She had thought about revealing all this at the Yunyang Sect's reward meeting this year. It would be even better if she could reveal this in the Imperial City. At the front line of defense of Tiangang City, Su Chen guided his fellow disciples as much as possible. Any possible omissions are pointed out individually and serve as a warning. Senior Brother Wu Yi and his colleagues also arrived at the front line to provide support and assistance. This is the first time that Tiangang City has advanced to the front line in all these years. In the minds of most disciples, they probably never thought that there would be a day when the sect’s front line would move forward. There was some unfamiliarity in the actions. After jumping over the defense line, even though they were only a few dozen feet away from it, everyone seemed to be nervous. Used to fighting monsters behind the defense line. Once outside the defense line, although his own strength did not change, the monster's strength did not change either. But my mood has indeed changed. I am always worried that there might be monsters around to attack me.
For nearly a month, I have been relying on Su Chen. The advancement of the front line of defense was safe and sound, and those surprises were just the disciples scaring themselves. Twelve miles deep into the wilderness, the foundation of a defensive fortification had been laid. The next step is to gradually build up the defense fortifications and establish a new frontier defense line. All the shrubs and trees in the middle area were also cut down during this period. Looking up, it was flat. These areas should also be reclaimed into fertile farmland once the front line is stabilized. There are no more obstructing bushes or trees. It is not easy for other monsters to hide around, and it is easy to eliminate the monsters between the two lines of defense. A month has passed, and it is time for Su Chen to go out for training. Su Chen also wrote a memo at night on relevant precautions and left it to Senior Brother Wu Yi and others. The map given by Master Shangxuan shows the location in the western wilderness of the Great Zhou. This wild west isn't very big. The wilderness is bordered by the Great Zhou Dynasty to the east and the Cangzhou Kingdom to the west. It is said that this wilderness was once the area where people from both countries lived. A tide of beasts engulfed the entire area. After many years, it became a wilderness. These rumors are most likely true. Su Chen has mentioned in many books that Cangzhou State borders the Great Zhou Dynasty. I think before the beast tide, the two countries did have adjacent territories. A tide of beasts separated the two countries. Following the map, Su Chen headed west. The Great Zhou Dynasty was not a huge entity. It only took Su Chen three days to travel from Tiangang City in the southeast to the west. Although they used the post carriages and traveled non-stop, the border was not that wide. A total of four sects are stationed on the western front line of defense. The strength of the four sects is far behind that of Tiangang City and Yunyang Sect. But for monsters, this wilderness is like being attacked from two sides. The west side is taken care of by the Cangzhou Kingdom, and the east side faces the four sects of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Therefore, the monsters in this wilderness are relatively timid.
If you take advantage here, you might be immediately spied on and attacked by warriors sent by the opposing side. Several not-so-powerful sects also guard this area relatively firmly. After reaching the border, Su Chen directly handed over his ID card. Seeing that he was a disciple of Tiangang City, the disciples of Changjing Mansion no longer tried to stop him. Let Su Chen enter the wilderness openly. (End of this chapter)