Ch 316: Rallying More People To The Cause
Chen Dian led everyone back to Yu City without stopping, contemplating how to apply the other mysterious powers to the other villagers in Haya Village. This way, not only would everyone possess unique abilities, but the overall power would also be significantly enhanced.
Suying was not left behind, naturally. She successfully obtained mysterious power. Her acquired abilities were clairvoyance and speed, allowing her to see through the surface to the inner situation, while also possessing extreme speed, like lightning.
With Suying’s abilities, Yu City’s overall defense capabilities undoubtedly received a huge boost. Chen Dian secretly pondered that perhaps it was time to launch an attack.
However, just as he was about to give the order, Dong Dongtula offered a key suggestion: “We also need advanced weapons. After all, in this era, it is an era where all kinds of technological weapons are prevalent. To deal with those powerful demons, these weapons are even more indispensable.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Dian frowned slightly and quickly asked, “Where did the previous weapons go?”
Dong Dongtula sighed deeply, a look of helplessness and worry on his face, before slowly replying, “I don’t know much about the situation in other places. But most of Jila City’s weapons at the time were destroyed by demons. And the small remaining portion was taken away by those who managed to escape. However, these people are now missing. To retrieve those weapons, it’s probably not an easy task.”
Chen Dian listened to Dong Dongtula’s words, his brows furrowed tightly, and he fell into contemplation. The lack of advanced weapons undoubtedly brought great difficulty and challenge to their actions. This was indeed a very difficult problem, making him feel somewhat helpless.
When everyone was at their wit’s end, Suying’s eyes suddenly lit up, as if she had thought of something important. Excitedly, she said, “I’ve heard that in the underground chamber of Yu City, there’s a batch of weapons left over from previous generations. But the mechanisms there are numerous and very dangerous; few people can successfully enter.”
Hearing Suying’s words, a glimmer of hope ignited in Chen Dian’s heart. He felt that this might be a key clue to solving the problem, so he did not hesitate to decide to personally lead a team to explore the underground chamber of Yu City to see if they could really find those legendary weapons.
They hurried on their way and quickly reached the entrance to the underground chamber. The stone gate at the entrance was tightly closed, with an old and mysterious atmosphere permeating the surroundings. Suying stood in front of the stone gate, her eyes half-closed, concentrating, using her unique clairvoyance to carefully observe the situation behind the stone gate.
After a moment, Suying opened her eyes, her expression serious as she said to everyone, “There are many traps and mechanisms behind the stone gate. Everyone must be careful.” Upon hearing this, everyone showed fear, but still mustered their courage, following closely behind Suying, slowly entering the underground chamber.
The chamber was dimly lit, the passage narrow and winding, and the ground was covered with various intricate markings and patterns. Everyone proceeded cautiously, every step as if walking on thin ice, afraid of accidentally triggering a hidden mechanism.
However, despite their caution, they accidentally triggered a powerful mechanism as they were about to approach the weapon storage area. A slight “click, click” sound was heard, followed by countless arrows raining down from all directions.
“Not good!” Seeing this, Chen Dian shouted loudly and hurriedly used his mysterious power. In an instant, a dazzling light bloomed from his hand, quickly forming a solid shield, enveloping everyone within.
The arrows struck the shield, making a crisp sound, but could not penetrate the powerful defense. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, secretly grateful that Chen Dian had acted in time.
However, this was only temporary relief. To completely resolve the crisis, the mechanism needed to be solved. Chen Dian calmly observed the surrounding environment, trying to find the mechanism’s flaw.
After much thought, Chen Dian finally discovered the key to the mechanism. Without hesitation, he reached out and gently pressed on a seemingly ordinary wall. A “rumbling” sound was heard, and the arrow firing stopped abruptly.
Everyone was relieved and continued towards the weapon storage area. Finally, they came to a large room, with rows of neatly arranged weapon racks in the center of the room, displaying various weapons, each emitting a chilling gleam.
Chen Dian stared at these weapons, a flash of excitement in his eyes. He believed that with these powerful weapons, coupled with everyone’s mysterious powers, they would certainly be able to launch a powerful attack against the demons and reclaim their lost territory. It’s just that the current number of people is still a bit small.
In the Governing Plaza of Yu City, the sunlight shone down, a scene of peace and tranquility. However, Chen Dian stood in the center of the plaza, his brows furrowed tightly, his eyes revealing a hint of anxiety.
He knew that to achieve a great cause, his own strength alone was far from enough. He needed more like-minded people to join him and work together to achieve his goals.
Therefore, Chen Dian made a decision to gather more people and power. He looked around, his gaze falling on Dong Dongtula, Haya Gugua, and Zhu Jiaji.
Chen Dian walked towards them with firm steps, his expression serious as he said, “Brothers, we are facing a huge challenge, but at the same time, we also have unlimited opportunities. To achieve our ideals, we need more partners to join our ranks.”
Dong Dongtula, Haya Gugua, and Zhu Jiaji looked at each other, seeing determination and confidence in each other’s eyes. They answered in unison, “Boss, we understand, you can rest assured!”
Chen Dian nodded in satisfaction and continued, “You will set off immediately and gather people everywhere. Remember, we need people with courage, wisdom, and perseverance. Only such people can proceed with us.”
After receiving their orders, the three quickly headed off in different directions. Dong Dongtula, agile in figure, was like an agile cheetah, shuttling through the dense forest. He told everyone he met about Chen Dian’s ambition and aspirations, his words full of passion, moving people to tears.
Through Dong Dongtula’s efforts, many strong men were infected by his enthusiasm, and they readily expressed their willingness to join Chen Dian’s ranks. Haya Gugua stood in the center of the marketplace, his laughter like a bell, echoing through the crowd. He spoke eloquently and endlessly about his plans and goals, attracting the attention of many around him.
Meanwhile, Zhu Jiaji shuttled between the quiet villages hidden in valleys and gorges, using a gentle yet firm tone to communicate with each villager, telling them about Chen Dian’s story and the challenges they faced. The villagers were moved by his sincerity and readily picked up their simple weapons, readily expressing their willingness to follow Chen Dian.
Day after day passed, and more and more people were gathered. They came from different places, some were seasoned warriors, some were clever strategists, and others were simple and kind villagers. These people gathered together, forming a powerful force.
The originally empty places in Yu City were gradually filled with people, bustling with activity. Chen Dian stood on the high platform of the Governing Plaza, overlooking the surging crowd below, a magnanimous feeling surging in his heart.
He took a deep breath and then shouted loudly, “Brothers and sisters, thank you for your trust and following! Today, we gather here for a common goal—to change our fate! No matter how rugged the path ahead, no matter how strong the enemy, as long as we work together, we will surely overcome all difficulties!”
Chen Dian’s voice echoed across the plaza, and after listening, the crowd shouted in unison, their voices like thunder, shaking the sky. This enthusiastic shout was like an oath to the future, foreshadowing that they were about to embark on a journey full of challenges and opportunities.
Then Chen Dian began to arrange the work in an orderly manner, dividing everyone into three parts. One group was responsible for strengthening Yu City’s defenses; they would check whether the city walls were strong, whether the city gates could be closed tightly, and whether all the city’s defense facilities were intact. This group also needed to organize residents for emergency evacuation drills to deal with potential demon attacks.
Another group began formal military training; they would learn various combat skills and improve their physical fitness and combat capabilities. Chen Dian personally guided this group’s training; he taught them unique fighting methods and tactics, allowing them to deal with demons more calmly.
The last group underwent reconnaissance training; they needed to learn how to hide their tracks, how to gather intelligence, and how to survive in dangerous environments. This group would become Yu City’s eyes and ears, providing Chen Dian with timely and accurate intelligence.
In this way, targeted training based on each person’s basic abilities could fully utilize everyone’s potential and aggregate the greatest strength. Chen Dian knew that only through unity could they defeat the powerful demons.
Of course, Chen Dian himself was not idle. He took Suying and quietly left Yu City, heading to the nearest demon outpost to Yu City—Hula City. He wanted to personally understand the situation of the demons and make thorough preparations for the upcoming battle.
