Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 877 - 381. Strategizing over the four prefectures, with a fervent heart to achieve sainthood

Chapter 877: 381. Strategizing over the four prefectures, with a fervent heart to achieve sainthood

The whispers of the masses are the hardest to silence.

The scene where Hou Yuxiao humiliated Wufa quickly spread through the mouths of Earthshade Monastic Soldiers, who witnessed it firsthand, to the ears of the remnants and defeated soldiers of Leiyin Temple. Even the Deputy Abbot with Xuanyin Realm Peak cultivation was humiliated in such a manner, nearly killed; let alone those who witnessed it, even just hearing about it, the sect members and troops of Leiyin Temple were terrified.

The effect caused by this was that the remnants and defeated soldiers of Leiyin Temple withdrew from Jianye Prefecture City at a greatly accelerated pace. It only took a little more than two hours for the entire Jianye Prefecture City to be left with only the civilians and the Hou Clan’s Red Flame Army.

"These bald donkeys have been thoroughly beaten into submission. Even with such humiliation from my big brother, they endure it. I thought we might find some excuse to keep a few tens of thousands of them!"

Seeing the million Earthshade Monastic Soldiers sneaking away to the west, almost out of sight, Hou Yucheng shook his head slightly with a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Although the main cause of Leiyin Temple’s collapse was the four Holy Land leaders, the soldiers don’t think that way. After all, it was the Hou Clan that directly engaged them. It can be foreseen that these soldiers, even if joined Rakshasa Holy Sect, would harbor the deepest hatred for the Hou Clan.

The Hou Clan controls the entire Xiayuan Tao, meaning they border the Rakshasa Holy Sect. If there is ever a war between the two, these soldiers are bound to become formidable enemies.

Rather than waiting for that day, it’s better to solve them now!

With Sikong Xingzhou having left his words, they wouldn’t dare be too harsh, but if provoked to seek death, leaving a portion behind wouldn’t be an issue for the Hou Clan.

Unfortunately, they underestimated the mindset of these bald donkeys.

"I think big brother’s humiliation of Wufa wasn’t just for this. Big brother wants them to take the news back, further anger Fahai, and preferably provoke Fahai into acting against us, right?"

Upon hearing Hou Yuduan’s words, Hou Yucheng and Hou Yujie were momentarily stunned. They both thought Hou Yuxiao just humiliated Wufa to keep more Earthshade Monastic Soldiers.

Unexpectedly, there was another layer of intention.

Further anger Fahai, provoking him to act against Hexi.

Why is that?

Just now, they all witnessed Fahai’s palm strike with Hou Yuxiao.

Fahai had just broken through; that palm was enough to repress all in the Hou Clan. If he were to return after consolidating his cultivation, the Hou Clan would be absolutely powerless to resist.

Provoking Fahai to act now, isn’t it courting death?

"Why do you think the Rakshasa Holy Sect received those from Leiyin Temple, yet didn’t directly reclaim Jianye Prefecture and Xiayuan Tao City, instead choosing to leave them to us?"

Hou Yuxiao turned around to look at the three, asking softly.

"Naturally, fearing the leaders of the four Holy Lands. Sikong Xingzhou’s presence in Jianye indicates that the Bingzhou campaign might be nearing its end or has already concluded. The Rakshasa Holy Sect’s conquest of Bingzhou has already greatly strengthened them. Just receiving those from Leiyin Temple makes them even more formidable. If they take Jianye Prefecture and Xiayuan Tao City, the Rakshasa Holy Sect would suddenly occupy two state territories, a move that the leaders of four Holy Lands, especially Wei Xuheng and Jing Yuanxiu, would never agree to!"

Hou Yucheng, who usually avoids thinking about these matters, blurted the answer, which Hou Yujie and Hou Yuduan naturally could think of as well, though the three still looked at Hou Yuxiao with puzzled expressions.

"Indeed, the Rakshasa Holy Sect may have already swallowed Bingzhou, becoming the second Holy Land after Great Jin. Sikong Xingzhou understands the principle that a tall tree catches the wind. If they take back the whole Xiayuan Tao, their Rakshasa Holy Sect would face Wuwei King across the river from Xuzhou.

The Ziqing Holy Sect is now supporting Wuwei King in attacking Xuzhou; Bailu Academy openly joins the Xuzhou side but secretly supports Wuwei King. Qing State has been silent, which means the Haoran Holy Sect also seems welcoming to Wuwei King rooting in Xuzhou.

Supported by four Holy Lands, the Wuwei King losing two Taos from Xuzhou suffered a great loss, yet Jing Yuanxiu still wants to team up with them to destroy Leiyin Temple. Tell me, if the Rakshasa Holy Sect is only separated from Wuwei King by the Tongtian River, how would the other Holy Lands feel?"

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of the three flickered continuously, and Hou Yuduan immediately responded:

"The four Holy Lands support Wuwei King intending to induce him to rebel against Great Jin. This can be seen as a move to weaken Great Jin. Naturally, the four Holy Lands reached a consensus because Wuwei King harms Xuzhou’s interests. Yet, if the Rakshasa Holy Sect neighbors Wuwei King, they could threaten the southern five Holy Lands across the river anytime. So, not only would the four Holy Lands be unwilling, even Xuzhou might not be either.

The four Holy Lands currently wish to utilize Wuwei King Hou Jing; once Hou Jing loses his value, losing support from these families, Wanjian Holy Sect would face no border pressure and can reclaim Xuzhou entirely at any time. By then, facing the Rakshasa Holy Sect would be them."

This time, Hou Yucheng and Hou Yujie truly understand.

Yet after understanding, their expressions immediately turned grim.

"So, Hou Jing is the pawn for the five Holy Lands, and we are the Rakshasa Holy Sect, a buffer between the southern five Holy Lands."

This sentence was spoken by Hou Yucheng. Hou Yuxiao turned to face him, shaking his head and saying: "Not just!"

Having said that, his eyes flashed coldly as he pointed north:

"Only two more years left, tell me, if Hou Jing truly rebels against Great Jin, where would Great Jin advance when they march south?"

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