Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 262: 153, Old Fifth went to rescue someone.

The breakthrough had concluded, Hou Yuxiao gathered all the Mysterious Demon True Qi around his body back into his dantian and took a moment to sense his strength after the breakthrough. A hint of a light smile appeared on his face as he slowly opened his eyes and saw the forty-plus people in front of him, all looking at him with shock on their faces.

Noticing that Hou Yuxiao had opened his eyes, everyone realized his cultivation had ended. Hou Fei was the first to react among the crowd, he bowed deeply, his face filled with excitement as he looked at Hou Yuxiao, exclaiming with fervor, "Congratulations, Family Head, on the great success of your divine skill!"

The rest of the people also came back to their senses and bowed deeply, just like Hou Fei.

"Congratulations, Family Head, on the great success of your divine skill..."

"Congratulations, Family Head, on the great success of your divine skill!!"

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Seeing this scene, there was not the slightest hint of surprise in Hou Yuxiao's eyes. He simply lifted his hand, releasing a burst of True Qi that lightly lifted the people in front of him.

"No need for such courtesy, please rise," he said.

Normally, when a martial artist is in seclusion for cultivation, they would try to find a quiet place. After all, safety is the most crucial factor. When running cultivation techniques, the spirit is already in a highly tense state. If disturbed by others, not only can it result in the need to refine from the beginning, but if it leads to deviaton, it can seriously harm one's life.

Contrary to usual practice, Hou Yuxiao chose to sit directly on the ground and begin his breakthrough in front of everyone. His intention was not only to deter but also to comfort and boost the morale of the people, which had been battered by the rampant demon army.

Although the combined forces of three families had indeed joined the Hou Clan under the leadership of Bai Yunfan, Li Sanyun, and Nie Xinchuan, the time was too short. Setting aside the soldiers and martial artists above five levels of body refinement, even the forty-plus Warriors of the Gang Qi Realm in front of him would find it difficult to willingly risk their lives for the Hou Clan so soon.

Therefore, to win over their hearts, Hou Yuxiao had to exert some cunning.

At this moment, judging by the reactions of these people, it was clear that there was at least some effect, but to truly unify the forces of the four families, that was not something that could be achieved in a day or two.

While he was deep in thought, a robust figure suddenly swept past the crowd and came directly in front of Hou Yuxiao. The man clenched his fists in salute, his expression exhilarated as he said, "Big Brother, the integration of the four families' forces is complete. There are 3,172 martial artists above five levels of body refinement under the joint command of myself alongside Bai Yunfan, Nie Xinchuan, and Li Sanyun. Those below the fifth level number 6,210, commanded by Third Sister and Li Shiji, Bai Dongyu, and Nie Xinchuan!"

Hou Yucheng's voice was not only excited but also had a hint of elation.

More than 3,000 martial artists above the fifth level, coupled with 6,000 below it, the number of martial artists in the Hou Clan was nearing ten thousand. This figure indicated that the Hou Clan was approaching the threshold of a second-rate power.

Moreover, Hou Yuxiao's recent breakthrough on the hillside had also caught his attention. At this moment, with the Grandmaster Hou Yuxiao, three Elixir Embracing Phase experts, and more than fifty high-level experts in the first and second realm of Gang Qi, the description of being 'strong in force and powerful in combat' was not an exaggeration.

"No wonder, Big Brother had me and Fourth Elder seek out Lian Ningxue and Zhang Yuning to convey the Hou Clan's desire to take over Tongling from Leiyin Temple; he had plans all along.

Leiyin Temple's stronghold is in Jizhou. This time, only Zen Master Yuan Kong brought about a dozen people here. Dreaming of taking over Tongling with just these people is absurd!

As Big Brother said, the Great Luo Sect belongs to Leiyin Temple. Now that the demon army has already breached the city, the Mansion Army must have suffered heavy losses and will not be able to fight again.

If the six grandmasters manage to slay the Blood Demon, Zen Master Yuan Kong, with Great Luo Sect rising opportunistically, will handle the demons inside the city. Not only will they gain a reputation, but they will also take over Tongling legitimately.

By then, not even Master Fanyin alone could stop him, and Lian Ningxue, Zhang Yuning, and Moxuzi, due to their identities in The Righteous Path, even if they disliked seeing Leiyin Temple take over Tongling, would not stop them. Their intention to use the Great Luo Sect as a front to take over Tongling would have succeeded!"

Hou Yucheng's mind was flooded with countless thoughts. Looking at Hou Yuxiao, admiration in his eyes had climbed to its peak. Previously, when Hou Yuxiao talked about leading the Hou Clan to take over Tongling, whether it was he, the third lady, or Fourth Elder, none actually believed it.

Even after Hou Yuxiao explained that the five experts of The Righteous Path had grievances against each other and with the support of Moxuzi, Zhang Yuning, and Lian Ningxue, the Hou Clan only needed to deal with the Great Luo Sect.

Although they acknowledged this point, deep down, they still didn't believe it!

Even though they knew that Big Brother already possessed the strength of a Grandmaster and that Hou Yuxiao was far superior to an average Grandmaster, the problem was, the Hou Clan's strength at that time was just too weak compared to the Great Luo Sect alone.

But who could've anticipated, in the blink of an eye, that the Hou Clan would command over ten thousand martial artists, including more than fifty high-level Gang Qi Realm experts, and that Big Brother had broken through to become a Second Realm Grandmaster at the Divine Communication Phase. This power was no longer too far from that of the Great Luo Sect.

Only now did he truly believe and began to entertain the thought of the Hou Clan taking over Tongling.

Especially after he had integrated the forces of the four families and saw over three thousand martial artists above the fifth level of body refinement standing together, the idea became even more intense.

In his excitement, Hou Yucheng leaned forward, wanting to continue speaking, but Hou Yuxiao spoke first.

"You four will lead three thousand soldiers and get close to the west gate via the Official Road, keeping a distance of no closer than two miles. Without my orders, no one is allowed to approach the Prefectural City!"