Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 745 - 331, Plotting Nanjiang_2

Leiyin Temple's current situation has changed, and regrettably, they have to show good will towards our Hexi. Once their situation improves, do you think that group of bald donkeys will forget the enmity of Longxiang Ferry and spare us in Hexi?

According to the messages brought back by the Lower Hou Sect, the Rakshasa Holy Sect has been attacking the Western Cloud Path City of Bingzhou for more than two months now. Once the Western Cloud Path City is broken, the Eight Hundred Li Mo Yun Mountain will have no defensible terrain, and it will be easy for the massive armies of the Rakshasa Holy Sect to take over the entire region. Then, Yang Mei Road will be an easy ride. Who knows when the Rakshasa Holy Sect will have Bingzhou conquered? You guess, when that time comes, will the Rakshasa Holy Sect turn its head and set its sights on Xiayuan Path?

All of this is just the situation around Hexi. The world is already in great chaos, and it's a done deal. If we continue to cling to our corner in Hexi without striving for progress, when others come over, there will be only a dead end!

If Hexi changes hands, will you still be able to maintain your current status and treatment?

Hou Yuduan's speech made the breathing of many people present heavier without them realizing it. Today, those in the main hall are the high-ranking members of the Hou Clan. After the unification of Hexi, they were the ones who benefited the most. Now asking them to give up their positions is like killing them.

"Fifth Master, please just say it, how are we going to deal with Nanjiang?"

"Crisis lurks around Hexi, indeed, we need to plan ahead."

"To ensure our own survival, expanding our territory is imperative. If the Family Head has any orders, please just say the word. We will not shy away from a torrential fire."

"In an age of great conflict, only by seeking refuge and protecting ourselves will we end up in a dead end."

...…

Those who cultivate differ greatly from ordinary people.

Hou Yuduan was deliberately stirring up everyone's emotions, and those in the main hall could discern that. They chose to go along with it because they understood what Hou Yuduan was saying.

The key was that they also saw through the nature of the situation.

The Hexi Alliance, or rather the Hou Clan, is now in the same boat, and they are the ones steering it. Moreover, they wanted to continue being the steerers, which is why they inherently agreed with Hou Yuduan.

To maintain this large ship, they would need to expand their borders. Self-preservation was not necessarily a dead end, but at the very least, if the master changes in the future, they would not possibly maintain their current status and treatment.

Hou Yuxiao slightly gathered his breath—Hou Yuduan's words had also touched him, and he understood the reactions of the people below.

"With the two prefectures of Hexi and a population of more than twenty million, an army of a million is already the limit. And this is after we have eradicated all the insurgent forces within the territory. If we want to continue to expand the army, we must expand our borders. There is no hope to the east, the west, or the north; we can only focus on the south. The temple's strength is indeed double that of Hexi, but as long as we proceed step by step and infiltrate gradually, taking it down is not impossible.

Leiyin Temple will not target us in the short term, not to mention Tongtian Prefecture and Hedong, so for now, time is on our side. As long as we plan for the long term, there is hope!"

Hou Yuxiao paused for a moment, then organized his thoughts before continuing:

"The Nanjiang Temple has been in a state of decline since 400 years ago when Sikong Xingzhou led his army and defeated them. The five Miao tribes have never been united internally until a few years ago when Sikong Yue supported the Green Miao Tribe and suppressed the other four tribes, which only then improved the situation slightly. The Green Miao currently still has an ambiguous connection with the Rakshasa Holy Sect. The five Miao fear foreign intervention the most, and the other four Miao tribes are definitely dissatisfied with the Green Miao.

The four Miao are so compliant right now purely because they fear the currently powerful Green Miao and are also afraid of the Rakshasa Holy Sect behind them. As long as we can find a way to stir up conflict between them and disintegrate the unity of the five Miao from within, then, taking down Nanjiang will be hopeful!"

Hou Yuxiao's words were quite general, but they were the most viable method and also provided a direction for everyone.

However, soon someone raised doubts.

Gao Cheng spoke softly, "The Family Head speaks sensibly, but if we stir up trouble in Nanjiang, won't the Rakshasa Holy Sect…"

"The Rakshasa Holy Sect is currently focused on Bingzhou. As long as we can conquer Nanjiang before they withdraw from Bingzhou, there will be no problems. Thus, the speed of taking down Nanjiang is very important!"

The one answering Gao Cheng's question was Hou Yuduan.

His expression was somewhat grave. For the operation against Nanjiang, speed was indeed the key—not only because of concerns about the Rakshasa Holy Sect, but also because Leiyin Temple to the west was equally significant. They had to guard against the Rakshasa Holy Sect pulling out of Bingzhou and also be wary of Leiyin Temple's situation improving, as their attention would then likely turn to Hexi. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

If by then Hexi is still entangled with Nanjiang...

Leiyin Temple will not miss such a good opportunity.

"Old Fifth, the focus of our clan for the next few years is all on Nanjiang. You'll be in charge of the specific plans and deployment. Qiulong Association, Upper and Lower Hou Sect, and the counties under my Hexi jurisdiction will all fully support you. If necessary, even the Hexi army commanded by Second Elder will be at your disposal. I only want to see results. Of course, if you encounter any difficulties, you can come to me!"

"Yes, Big Brother!"

Hou Yuduan's voice was slightly moved; Hou Yuxiao had entrusted him with the greatest authority in the clan. This was no ordinary trust.

"We'll strictly follow the Family Head's orders!"

After pondering for a moment, Hou Yuxiao turned to Hou Yucheng and said, "The situations in the east and west are both trending towards stability. We can make some minor adjustments to the garrison arrangements. In Longxiang County to the east and Jiujun County to the west, we can reduce the defensive forces and free up enough troops to deal with Nanjiang."

"Yes, Big Brother."

"Third Mother, the Lower Hou Sect must not relax in gathering intelligence on the surroundings of Hexi and throughout The World, especially the war situation in Hedong and the movements of the various Holy Lands. Inform me immediately if there is any news."

"Yes, Big Brother!"

After making a series of arrangements, Hou Yuxiao spoke in a low voice, "I have some insights from the great battle at Wanglong Mountain and need to go into seclusion for a while, which may be quite lengthy. I will remain in the Prefectural City during this time, and you can notify me of any urgent situations. You can handle other matters on your own."

Upon hearing that Hou Yuxiao was going into seclusion, everyone's expressions turned slightly excited. They all knew about the Wanglong Mountain battle, and the Gao siblings had spread the word.

Having fought Fahai, the World-Honored One, in their eyes Hou Yuxiao possessed the strength of a Sub-Saint of Martial Dao. Coming out of this retreat, how could his strength not improve even further...

Seeing the looks on everyone's faces, Hou Yuxiao knew what they were thinking, but he didn't explain. After all, their belief in his powerful strength wasn't a bad thing, so he let them think as they would.

His actual cultivation was still at the Qiányáng realm; he couldn't say for sure whether he would break through this time in seclusion, but his sense of urgency was indeed growing stronger.

Fahai knew that he had used Merit to enhance his cultivation.

Sikong Yue had sent him another Merit Gold Page.

These two events put too much pressure on Hou Yuxiao...

Especially the latter. In fact, when he saw Sikong Yue's Merit Gold Page that day, Hou Yuxiao's first reaction was not joy but fear. For too long, he had pushed to the back of his mind that the origin of the Merit Gold Page in his Sea of Consciousness was Sikong Yue.

What was Sikong Yue's strength now?

This question surfaced in Hou Yuxiao's mind, and his expression turned as somber as blood.

During the Zhaoyang Disturbance seven years ago, Sikong Yue was at the Second Realm Grandmaster level, and since then, he had not seen the woman again. But just from the enduring impression of Sikong Yue in his mind, Hou Yuxiao knew that her strength far exceeded his expectations.

At the very least, she was a grandmaster of the shattered realm, and perhaps even... a Sub-Saint of Martial Dao...

Hou Yuxiao speculated wildly for a moment, then suddenly realized he still didn't understand the Merit Gold Page she had left in his Sea of Consciousness, and she had sent a second one. What use was there in guessing her strength?

Not to mention, if Sikong Yue truly intended to harm him, or if the Merit Gold Page was some sort of trick of hers, then needless to say, the day he faced her, he would probably be easily manipulated by her.

This was the main reason Hou Yuxiao was so eager to go into seclusion...