Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect.

Chapter 657 The Star Rocchino Defense Line Will Be Impregnable!
Xuanzi sighed and said helplessly, "Elder Tang Feng, why don't we let those outer disciples of Haotian Sect return to the mountain gate?"
In any case, as ordinary people, they wouldn't be able to play much of a role on the battlefield, and their lives would be at risk, so the coalition forces didn't need their help at all.

Even if they hold low-risk, lucrative positions, it doesn't mean they are without any risk to their lives.

"Give me some face and stop trying to get outer disciples of the Haotian Sect to hold such low-risk, lucrative positions."

He still wanted to persuade Tang Feng to give up this unrealistic idea.

In fact, Xuanzi now has actual control over the Allied Forces and has learned a lot of internal information. He knows that even within the supposedly righteous Allied Forces, there are many people who draw salaries without working and who use lucrative positions to make a living.

As long as it's not too outrageous, Xuanzi will selectively turn a blind eye. It's not that he doesn't want to change the corrupt practices within the Allied Forces, but mainly because such matters involve far too many people.

Even among those titled Douluo or Super Douluo belonging to the Star Luo Royal Family and the Dou Ling Royal Family, which one dares to say they weren't involved? Which one didn't gain any benefits from such matters?
Even if these powerful figures don't personally get involved to reap the benefits and appear innocent, who can guarantee that their families, disciples, friends, and so on are also innocent?
Even Dai Hao, who held immense prestige in the military, did not take any internal purging measures to address this matter. As someone who had secretly seized command of the Allied Forces over a long period of time, he was even less likely to do such a thing.

With a formidable enemy at hand, war could break out at any moment.

Therefore, the primary task at present is to fight against the evil Sun and Moon Army. Some internal problems can be left to be addressed at a later time.

Tang Feng stubbornly shook his head: "No, Elder Xuan, those outer disciples will definitely not agree to this. One of their purposes in coming here is to make some contributions to the Allied Forces. I cannot arbitrarily deprive them of their right to contribute to the Allied Forces."

"What does it matter whether they agree or not!" Xuanzi snapped, his words flying out like a machine gun. "Tang Feng, you are the Second Elder of the Haotian Sect, and a powerful Super Douluo. Do you expect to be subservient to a bunch of ordinary people? Who is the elder, you or those outer disciples?"

"Besides, what's wrong with sending these outer disciples back to the sect? To put it bluntly, once war breaks out, they'll be cannon fodder. No position can guarantee their safety. You don't want to see the outer disciples of the Haotian Sect suffer heavy casualties, do you?"

Tang Feng's expression turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Elder Xuan, I must correct you on one point. I am indeed an elder, but outer disciples are an extremely special existence in the Haotian Sect."

"As I said before, before Tang San left this world, he instructed the Clear Sky Sect to treat the outer disciples well. I have always agreed with this. According to what Tang San said before he left, although the outer disciples are all ordinary people and weak in strength, they are equal to the inner disciples, elders, and even the sect leader in terms of personal dignity."

"Although I could use my status as an elder to force them to return to the mountain gate, this would undoubtedly go against the outer disciples' will to resist the evil Sun Moon Empire and could damage their dignity. Therefore, in order to avoid such a thing from happening, I respect their wishes and would not issue such a humiliating order."

Upon hearing this, Xuanzi was furious. He thought to himself, "Could Tang San's ancestor have something wrong with him? Why does he keep telling the Clear Sky Sect to treat outer disciples well and talk about personal dignity and equality? Isn't this just redundant?"

If Tang San's ancestor himself had been an outer disciple, and therefore hoped that the Clear Sky Sect would treat outer disciples well, then he could understand. After all, Tang San's ancestor might indeed do such a thing if he could empathize with the situation.

However, neither official history nor unofficial history records that Tang San's ancestors ever served as outer disciples.

This is very problematic.

Could this be a pre-arranged excuse by Tang Feng, intended to allow the Haotian Sect to profit from it?

The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and say, "Tang Feng, are you really not going to budge an inch? I also have my difficulties. Can't you be a little understanding of me?" Tang Feng frowned and said, "Elder Xuan, I hope you can understand that compared to those 'outsiders,' our Haotian Sect is more trustworthy."

Don't forget, we supported your power grab. Even though you've held us hostage for a long time, if the experts of the Haotian Sect and other reclusive figures don't continue to support you, the throne you've seized will surely collapse in an instant.

In fact, it was not easy to control Xu Jiujiu and command the allied forces. Even if people were sent to guard Xu Jiujiu day and night, all the allied generals still needed to meet with Xu Jiujiu regularly to exchange military information.

If Xu Jiujiu is prevented from meeting with the Allied generals for various reasons, or if Xu Jiujiu makes some underhanded moves, it will inevitably arouse the suspicion of the Allied generals and may expose the power grab.

If it weren't for the support of the Haotian Sect experts and other reclusive powerhouses, who agreed to stand with Xuanzi through thick and thin, thus allowing Xuanzi to hold the overall interests hostage, how could Xu Jiujiu have cooperated so readily?

It should be understood that without these reclusive experts, the allied forces would undoubtedly be defeated. However, if Xuanzi were to actually command the allied forces, there might still be a chance of victory.

For Xuanzi, he not only needed to rely on these reclusive experts to consolidate his power, but also needed them to lay a trap to deal with Kong Deming.

Xuanzi's face darkened, but he finally made his choice: "Fine, I agree. Those low-risk, lucrative positions will be given to your Haotian Sect's outer disciples. Let the Star Luo and Dou Ling experts suffer, and let Xu Jiujiu bear the infamy!"

There was no other way. Although this would cause resentment between the Star Luo experts and the Dou Ling experts, affecting the overall strength of the allied forces, he had no choice but to agree to their demands.

Star Luo City.

royal palace.

Xu Jiawei looked at the Mighty Douluo Cheng Gang and asked, "How is the construction of the defensive fortifications on the outskirts of Star Luo City progressing?"

"Your Majesty, the construction process is proceeding extremely smoothly!" Cheng Gang's face showed a serious expression. "It will probably take another half month for this rock-solid defensive fortification to be completed. Even if the allied forces suffer another defeat on the front lines, the impregnable Star Rocino defense line will make the Sun and Moon Army suffer!"

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Xu Jiawei's face.

Although the allied forces had already gathered at the front lines, full of confidence and ready to launch a counterattack.

After experiencing a crushing defeat, Xu Jiawei learned his lesson and realized that he couldn't put all his eggs in one basket and had to be prepared for the coalition's defeat.

Therefore, recently, he directly ordered the construction of a defensive fortification called the Star Rochino Defense Line and prepared to station a Soul Master Corps on the Star Rochino Defense Line in order to resist the Sun and Moon Army that might attack after the Allied Forces were defeated.

Thanks to the fact that the Soul Masters and Soul Mentors are far stronger than ordinary people, the efficiency with which everyone built this defensive fortification was also extremely high.

(End of this chapter)