Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 454: 221, Surprise Attack on Yuyang_3

In fact, even standing at the very back, Hou Yuxiao felt somewhat uncomfortable, because the seven or eight people behind him had higher cultivation levels, not to mention the three Yuan Dan Realm masters in front of him.

"The fact that Gu Tianyun is in the Prefectural City is one thing, but for the 200,000 Jin Jia Army of the Jin Xing Army to be this slow, not even a shadow on the Official Road, has the Wanjian Holy Sect grown too complacent from years without war, or has everyone lost their minds?"

"Hahaha, who could have thought that our first strike would actually be at Yu Yang County! I bet these people are still wondering how we managed to get to Yu Yang County!"

The two who spoke were standing right in front of Hou Yuxiao, named Lin Yingtian and Zhou Ting, two commandants of the hundred thousand soldiers of the Brahman World Purifying Army, Yuan Dan Realm experts from the Yongdu Main Altar.

From the way they spoke, one could tell that both had somewhat arrogant personalities, but that was to be expected. After all, they were experts who came from the Yongdu Main Altar, and each commanded fifty thousand soldiers of the Brahman World Purifying Army—an air of arrogance was normal.

Hou Yuxiao had a rough sense that both of their cultivation levels were probably in the Divine Skills phase of the Yuan Dan Second Realm, which was slightly weaker than the five masters he had previously encountered in Tongling, such as Moxuzi.

Suddenly, the person standing at the very front turned his head around.

He had a middle-aged face with slightly graying temples, a burly figure, and an expression that was very stern, with a heavy broadsword hanging at his waist.

Without speaking to Zhou Ting and Lin Yingtian, he turned his gaze to the silent Hou Yuxiao and spoke with a solemn bow,

"We owe a great debt to the Master of the Hou Family for concealing the heavens' will and masking the aura of a hundred thousand troops, allowing us to cross the wilderness and surprise attack Yu Yang. Since long before in Yongdu, the Holy Maiden had mentioned that a great talent had emerged from Tongling. I had not taken it seriously until now, but this meeting has truly been eye-opening!"

Startled, Hou Yuxiao quickly returned the gesture with a respectful bow, speaking in a humble tone, "How could someone of my junior status deserve such a grand gesture from General Zhang? The method of masking the aura is something I glimpsed from a secret treasure some years ago. By chance, during this great battle in Hedong, I was fortunate to be valued by my master, and I thought to use it to accomplish merit for the Holy Church. I informed my master, not expecting it to be so useful, quite a coincidence indeed!"

Being polite with you doesn't mean it's genuine.

Zhang Zhenwei, the commanding general of the Brahman World Purifying Army in the Holy Church's campaign to Hedong, was an influential figure even at the Yongdu Main Altar, so naturally, Hou Yuxiao needed to respond with caution.

It was clear the other party was interested in the method Hou had used to allow the army to traverse the wilderness. He would not fail to notice this interest, but he had already found a seamless excuse and had notified Zhan Taiqing in advance.

When Hou Yuxiao mentioned Zhan Taiqing, Zhang Zhenwei clearly picked up on the implications. A brief shadow flickered through his eyes, but his expression quickly returned to normal as he nodded and said, "Since the Master is already aware, it will surely be reported to the Headquarters. I, Zhang, will not inquire further. After all, such secret methods, if not within the grasp of the Holy Church, would be a terrible waste!"

Pure flattery, yet spoken so pleasantly. A cold smile flashed in Hou Yuxiao's mind. However, he had already intended to offer up this method; the Holy Church would surely expect him to surrender it, so he had made arrangements in advance. This event was merely a part of his plan, and he naturally had no real anger in his heart.

Zhang Zhenwei glanced around, seemingly sensing something, but with no apparent result, he looked down at the two armies still entangled below and showed a trace of impatience. He spoke softly,

"They're too slow. Let's not wait anymore; let's take Yuyang first!"

Upon hearing this, both Zhou Ting and Lin Yingtian showed a trace of exhilaration on their faces. After exchanging a glance, they seemed to make an immediate decision, with Lin Yingtian chosen to carry out this mission.

"As you command!"

With a bow, Lin Yingtian's Yuan Dan energy burst forth instantly, and with a leap, he jumped down to the field below.

Hou Yuxiao's spirits lifted, and he quickly focused his gaze to follow the action.

For two hours, the Brahman World Purifying Army attacked the city on its own. Other than having a higher average cultivation level, Hou Yuxiao could not see anything unique about the Purifying World Army that would make them the elite of the Holy Church. There must be some formidable aspect to them, Hou Yuxiao was sure of it.

With Lin Yingtian now leading the charge, perhaps he would discern some of their tactics.

Let me see.

This so-called elite force of the Brahman World Purifying Army, just how formidable are they?

And how vast is the gap between them and my Hou Clan's army…