Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 717 - 320, Hexi Million Army_2

After revealing Yu Xiankai's intentions in a few words, Hou Yuxiao let out two cold laughs.

"Let them fight among themselves for a while, wait for them to come to terms and surrender, then let them go back. When the Wuwei King conquers Xingyuan Road, these fools will only add to his troubles. Whether Xuzhou can hold Jiangdong Path still depends on the Wanjian Holy Sect," he said.

Hou Yujie nodded and asked in a low voice, "What about Yu Xianyuan, big brother?"

"Kill him!"

A chilling glint flashed in Hou Yuxiao's eyes. With his growing fame, over the past year more and more people had come to challenge him in Hexi. Initially, he managed to maintain some decorum, but as the time went by and the number of challengers increased, he grew irritated. Most of these challengers seemed honorable but were actually intent on usurping his position. If he did not make a move to set an example soon, he anticipated even more trouble in the future.

Of course, there were other functions, like the absorption abilities of the Divine Lotus...

Yu Xianyuan was not the first Xuanyin Realm master to die by his hand. However, this man's status in Jiangdong Path had brought some unnecessary trouble.

A cold smile tugged at Hou Yujie's lips. Having witnessed numerous challenges to Hou Yuxiao over the past year, he very much agreed with his brother's lethal approach. Thinking of something, he looked at Hou Yuxiao expectantly and asked:

"Big brother, your cultivation level now?"

Upon hearing this question, Hou Yuxiao's face immediately showed irritability. As they were almost at Fifth Brother Hou Yuduan's Ya Xiang Courtyard, a phantom sun faintly appeared behind him, and his aura instantaneously elevated several levels.

"I've reached the Qiányáng Realm!"

Seeing that sun, Hou Yujie understood immediately—it was the Yinyang Wheel, a sign of just entering the Yinyang Boundary. Realizing his big brother had advanced to the Yinyang Boundary, his face lit up with delight.

Unlike others, Hou Yujie and the other three siblings were very aware of Hou Yuxiao's strengths. From capturing the Jiang siblings alive at Baiye Camp in the early days to later battling alone against Master Wufa, he knew Hou Yuxiao had a technique that could temporarily enhance his power. His true cultivation level was not as rumors suggested—a mighty being in the Shattered Realm.

If Hou Yuxiao truly possessed the capability of a Shattered Realm mighty being, it was no joke to say that they could potentially compete with Leiyin Temple in the west to some extent.

Hou Yujie's excitement lay in the fact that when his big brother was at Yuan Dan Second Realm, he could exhibit the power of a peak Shattered Realm mighty being. Now in the Qiányáng Realm, combined with that cultivation-enhancing technique, what level of power could he reach?

Sub-Saint of Martial Dao... perhaps even... a Martial Dao Saint...

"Fourth brother is back!"

Dressed in white, Fifth Brother Hou Yuduan came forward with a scroll in hand. More scholarly than a year ago and much more restrained, after exchanging brief greetings, he led the two to the largest palace in the Ya Xiang Courtyard.

Given the current wealth of the Hou Clan and the scale of the Hexi Prefecture City, the residences of the five siblings were naturally much different than before. The entire Hou Mansion was mostly palatial, with the main palace cluster occupied by the Family Head Hou Yuxiao and the other siblings' residences also transformed into palace clusters. The largest palace in the Ya Xiang Courtyard, taken by Hou Yuduan, was named Yuxian Palace, where he usually handled clan affairs and received outsiders, including council matters.

Hou Yuduan also knew about the troublemakers from Jiangdong Path. As soon as Hou Yuxiao entered the palace, he shared everything that had happened in the main palace. After listening, Hou Yuduan pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, his face showing agreement.

"Those thirteen from Jiangdong Path indeed should not be killed. The grievances from Feiyun Sect and those twelve forces are secondary; the key point is that killing these people now would actually be aiding Wuwei King. With Guangling Prefecture already breached and Junkang Prefecture about to fall, if he continues his unstoppable momentum to take Jiangdong Path, holding both Hedong and Hexi, then we really need to worry," he said.

Hou Yuxiao's expression grew somber after hearing this. At this stage, the situation around Hexi wasn't very optimistic, and they couldn't act recklessly.

The northeast had Jianye Prefecture with the Quasi-Holy Leiyin Temple;

The southeast had Tao City in Xiayuan where the Earth Spirit Demon Sect resided, which also bore no goodwill toward Hexi;

The south had Chi Li Prefecture, with Nanjiang Temple backed by Sikong Yue eying Hexi as well, showing signs during the alliance in Hexi last March;

To the east, the River Lord in the Tongtian River had good relations with the Hou Clan, but it was still a demon at heart. Hou Yuxiao was reluctant to get too involved unless forced by circumstances;

To the east, Guangling Prefecture had been captured by the Wuwei King Hou Jing, whereas Lingyuan Prefecture was occupied by the Ziqing Holy Sect, with whom Hou Yuxiao felt secure due to Zhao Qingxue's marriage alliance. However, he was wary of Wuwei King Hou Jing in Guangling Prefecture.

The entire Hexi, with the two prefectures under the Hou Clan's control, only had peace to the north because there was no significant threat, thanks to Yunlan Ancient River. The Lu Family had a good relationship with the Hou Clan and hardly interfered on land, so at most, demons from the river might cause trouble, which was generally peaceful.

Hou Yuxiao sorted his thoughts and began questioning Hou Yujie.

"Let's keep those people confined in the main palace for now. Fourth brother, what about the demon situation in Jiujun County and any news from Leiyin Temple?" he asked.