Chapter 216: Considering that Tiangang City also came to help us this yearAfter the banquet, everyone rested for a night in the capital. At noon on the second day, everyone from Tiangang City set out to return to the sect. This time, even Gu Feng didn't mention anything about not going back together. Yesterday's fight with Situ Sanping was enough to prove Su Chen's strength. He reached the seventh rank and was perfect, yet he was not at a disadvantage in the competition with Situ Sanping. Su Chen had no problem obtaining the official qualification for the gathering in Beijing. Everyone in Tiangang City sat in the carriage and had some free time to chat. Su Chen and Hall Master Li rode in a carriage together. During the conversation, Su Chen realized that there were many things he had been kept in the dark about. "So, the Great Elder arranged for me to come to this gathering because he had already thought about how the Yunyang Sect would respond?"
Master Li nodded. “This year, the younger generation in the Great Zhou Dynasty mostly praises us, and criticizes and despises the Yunyang Sect. But recently, many places have been talking about the faults of our Tiangang City. It is said that Tiangang City used your name to frame and slander the Yunyang Sect. When we heard the news, we actually already knew that the Yunyang Sect was taking revenge on us. That’s why the elders made this arrangement to lure the Yunyang Sect into action.” Su Chen looked up at Hall Master Li and couldn't help but continue asking questions. "So when I jumped over Yangming Lake and entered the Lake Center Terrace, Master Li, you deliberately helped me." Master Li smiled and nodded. “Well, it was intentional, just to make those people look down on you. As the head of Tiangang City, I saw with my own eyes how you defeated the disciple brought by Ji Sheng. I know your strength to some extent, you are not so strong that you can't even climb up to the lakeside platform." After hesitating for a moment, Su Chen continued to ask. "The Great Elder's suggestion to cancel the final invitation to fight was also part of the plan?" “Of course, the more we do this, the more the Yunyang Sect will believe that they are on the right track. At the same time, it is easier to make the matter bigger. Think about it, wasn’t the heated discussion at yesterday’s gathering in Beijing much more intense than in previous years? The Yunyang Sect wants to discredit us, but if this continues, their reputation will suffer even greater damage." After hearing the explanation from Hall Master Li, Su Chen gained a better understanding of these people in power. Anyone who can sit in those positions must have some means.
“In fact, our plan this time is quite adventurous. The Great Elder has great confidence in you, so he places all his trust in you. Your performance is worthy of the Great Elder’s confidence. If you were defeated by Situ Sanping in just a few moves, perhaps our Tiangang City would be in trouble. Even though there was no fraud, it was still questioned in the Great Zhou." This is indeed the case. This time, it was considered a big gamble for Tiangang City. On the way back, Su Chen parted ways with the others after walking for more than a day. I am going to Jiang'an City, and if possible, I want to bring my mother and younger sister to settle down in Tiangang City. The news of the gathering in the capital has spread to all cities in the Great Zhou. It radiates from the capital of Great Zhou. The news spread very quickly, but no matter how fast it reached the Yunyang Sect, it was not faster than He Chao and his people. He Chao and his companions felt very relaxed on the way back to Yunyang Sect. In He Chao's opinion, they had already won when they left. At a gathering in the capital, two geniuses from the Yunyang Sect left in anger. This news will definitely spread, and there will definitely be many people asking for the reasons. With this question, the methods used by Tiangang City and the slander against Yunyang Sect will be exposed to more people. At least in He Chao's opinion, the whole process should proceed in this way. Just after noon, He Chao and his men returned to Yunyang Sect. After returning to the sect, they immediately reported the situation to the senior leaders. In the side hall, several elders of the Yunyang Sect were present. He Chao also had a heroic look on his face as he told the elders the news of the gathering in the capital. "The methods used by Tiangang City have long been part of our plan. And their layout this time feels pretty poor.” Sun Xuerong commented with a smile. After hearing what He Chao said, she was happy that a troublesome matter had been almost solved. "How is the response from the people in Beijing?" On the high position, Master Taiwu's face was filled with joy when he heard this. “It’s pretty much the same as what you predicted, Master. Many people feel like they’ve been cheated.
The reputation of Tiangang City would probably suffer a lot of damage. Moreover, news from the capital always spreads faster and wider than news from other places. I guess that in these few days, our Yunyang Sect should have received the news from the capital. Others closer to the capital will arrive even earlier." Taoist Taiwu nodded and asked about the details of the gathering. Upon hearing that He Chao and the others had left first, Master Taiwu frowned slightly. “You should still look at the final result before leaving. Forget it this time, it is impossible for Su Chen to stir up any more trouble." The third elder on the side also responded with a smile. "If Su Chen really had some ability, why did Master Shang Xuan ask the royal family to cancel the invitation to compete? Isn't it because he has no confidence in Su Chen? Besides, if he really has some ability, we will not drive him away." In the side hall, everyone felt much more relaxed. The matter of Tiangang City using Su Chen to slander and accuse the Yunyang Sect has come to an end. “The relevant information about the gathering in the capital should spread throughout the Great Zhou in about ten days. It’s a pity that our progress in recruiting disciples this year will definitely be affected. This year, the young people who want to join our sect have obviously fallen behind in talent and potential." Sun Xuerong, who was standing by, couldn't help but frown when she talked about this. She blamed all these situations on Tiangang City. It’s all because of the slander and false accusations from Tiangang City. Master Taiwu waved his hand. “Considering that Tiangang City also came to help us this year, we will not bother with their despicable deeds. Once the news of the gathering in the capital spreads, the reputation of our Yunyang Sect will naturally return. It doesn’t matter if we recruit fewer this year.” After he finished speaking, Master Taiwu seemed to have thought of something else. “The news of the gathering in the capital will be passed on to all disciples of the sect today. During this period, many young disciples of the sect have also been affected by these rumors. They think that we are not good at training young disciples and cannot see their talents and potential. Try to let every disciple know the news.
Let them know the truth of the matter.” Several elders, as well as He Chao and others standing in the hall, all nodded. Clarifying the related "rumors" can also stabilize people's hearts. After discussing the gathering in the capital, Taoist Taiwu asked He Chao and several of his disciples to leave first. Then his eyes started to turn serious. "Everyone knows the recent situation on the sect's front line. We previously speculated that it was a disaster caused by a demon, and it has almost been completely confirmed. Hall Master Zhao Li went to the front line personally to investigate and found out that the earth demon was actually a dog demon. Its vigilance is far stronger than other earth demons." (End of this chapter)