Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 376: 194. Bloody Massacre (Part 4)_3

Merely ambushing the forty thousand reinforcements in Longxiang County under the pretext of the informed versus the unaware had already cost them over seven thousand men. If an equally large or even larger number of soldiers were allocated to guard these prisoners of war, it would greatly impact the upcoming battles.

Not just Hou Yuxiao and the others, even Peng Yucheng, an experienced war veteran, found it difficult as he looked down at those seven thousand people.

"Kill!"

A deep, merciless voice rang out. Everyone turned their heads toward the speaker, and their faces instantly showed shock.

Even Hou Yuxiao was no exception.

Because the one who had said "Kill" was none other than... Hou Yuduan.

At that moment, Peng Yucheng recalled the Vast Righteous Qi Hou Yuduan had used against Ren Feixing earlier. His previous perception and understanding of scholars from the Confucian Sect crumbled in an instant...

Not just him, but even Hou Yucheng and Hou Yujie looked at Hou Yuduan as if they had seen a ghost.

Hou Yuxiao stared at Old Fifth, remaining silent for a long while, his mind revisiting the chaos at Tongling, Ji Yanzhi, and the death of Maiden Hong...

This, perhaps, was the change in Old Fifth!

"The reinforcements from Yangping County could arrive at any moment. If we don't eliminate all of them, keeping them would only divide our strength. It's completely impossible to assimilate them quickly. If we take them to ambush the reinforcements from Yangping County, should we show any sign of weakening, there's no guarantee they wouldn't rise up in resistance again.

These people are essentially Longxiang County's vital force. Completely annihilating them would not only solve the problem once and for all but also deter the people of Longxiang County. It would be beneficial for our subsequent campaign to conquer Longxiang County,"

After Hou Yuduan finished speaking, he glanced at the white-haired elder kneeling before Hou Yuxiao, his eyes revealing a subtle look.

The elder was none other than Li Wenxuan, the Deputy Sect Master of the Famed Sword Sect, who had already revealed his identity while pleading for mercy.

People did not notice the look in Hou Yuduan's eyes. Hearing his explanation, they found it reasonable, but still, no one spoke in favor, and of course, no one opposed.

All eyes turned to Hou Yuxiao.

"Just kill them."

The moment Hou Yuxiao spoke those four words, a chilling wind swept through appropriately, making everyone feel a cold shiver down their spines.

As Hou Yucheng turned to carry out the order, the white-haired elder who had been kneeling suddenly burst into tears and spoke.

"Please spare my life, my lord. I am Li Wenxuan, the Deputy Sect Master of the Famed Sword Sect. I am here on behalf of the Sect Master Yue Wenzhu to pledge allegiance to the Holy Church, not to oppose it. Please discern this lord, discern this!"

Li Wenxuan had thought of pleading for mercy earlier, not just now. The problem was, he hadn't figured out who was the decision-maker of this demon army. Watching Hou Yuxiao and the others speaking in a consultative tone made it even more challenging for him to discern.

It was only after watching everyone's reactions to the decision of whether to kill the prisoners of war, and waiting for Hou Yuxiao to decide, that he realized the man in green was the true leader.

"Yue Wenzhu?"

"Sect Master Yue Wenzhu of the Famed Sword Sect, Great Grandmaster of the Fourth Realm, ranked 291st on the Righteous Path's Dragon List, and definitely the foremost expert in Longxiang County, certainly stronger than Ren Feixing!"

Upon hearing Peng Yucheng's explanation, Hou Yuxiao nodded slightly, gazing at Li Wenxuan on the ground and said softly, "The Famed Sword Sect is willing to pledge allegiance to our Holy Church, is this true or false? Think carefully before you answer. If I find out you are playing tricks, once my army attacks Longxiang County, I assure you, not a single member of your sect will survive."

"Rest assured, my lord. The Sect Master is well aware that the Holy Church will surely conquer Wanyang County like a unstoppable force. To show his loyalty, he instructed me to bring the Sect Registry to present to the Holy Church before leaving. Please, have a look!"

With that, he actually pulled out a register.

Hou Yuduan stepped forward to take the register, flipped through it for a while, and then nodded slightly at Hou Yuxiao to indicate there were no issues.

"Second Elder, take him. Bring out all the people from the Famed Sword Sect,"

Li Wenxuan showed a trace of joy and followed Hou Yucheng as they turned to leave, ready to rescue the Famed Sword Sect disciples among the prisoners of war.

"The rest, kill!"

Yet he hadn't gone more than a few steps when another ice-cold voice from Hou Yuxiao made him tremble anew.

Hou Yuduan glanced at the valley and after a moment of thought spoke, "Big brother, the reinforcements from Yangping County, counting at their fastest speed, will arrive tonight. The scent of blood here in the valley is too strong. It's no longer suitable as an ambush spot."

Hou Yuxiao nodded, looking at the corpses of the Silver Armored Army below, a cold gleam rising in his eyes. He said softly, "Not just changing locations, we need to change our method of ambush as well..."

Following his gaze, Hou Yuduan saw the bodies of the Silver Armored Army and seemed to instantly comprehend, nodding lightly, his eyes also flashing with a cold glint.