Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 764 - 339, Chi Li Heaven Barrier, start the battle

Hou Yuxiao deliberately provoked Duanmu Hong not to seek justice for Zhan Taiqing, but because he had just been infuriated by Zhantai Wuyuan and was in a bad mood. He also intended to create trouble for Sikong Yue, trying to instigate a rift between Duanmu Hong and Sikong Yue.

However, he had clearly underestimated Duanmu Hong's quick wit.

Duanmu Hong stared at him for a long time, seemingly coming to some realization, and suddenly his face broke into a smile as he said, "Master of Hou Family, the Sect Hierarch has shown you no small favor. To turn your back on him so quickly seems inappropriate to me. I'm afraid the one who is really acting improperly is you, Master of Hou Family!"

These words left Hou Yuxiao momentarily at a loss for words.

Although he disliked Sikong Yue and consequently had little fondness for the entire Rakshasa Holy Sect, on closer reflection, Sikong Yue really hadn't done anything excessive to him so far. Even the issue of Sikong Yue tampering with the Merit Gold Page was, up until now, just his suspicion without any evidence to support it.

And as for the times Sikong Yue had aided him, there were indeed many!

Not to mention the Zhaoyang Disturbance, later on in Tongling, if he hadn't used the identity provided by Sikong Yue from the New Moon Department and had not the help of Fan Longhe and Peng Yuhu, he would have died long ago during his fight with Cheng Yue; how could he have possibly stood up to his master, Ding Dian?

So, upon careful consideration, Duanmu Hong's words were not unfounded.

Naturally, Hou Yuxiao's eloquence was also nothing to scoff at!

"Mr. Hou was indeed utterly loyal to the Sect Hierarch, but alas, since the Holy Church abandoned the Xiayuan Path, my heart has grown cold. Had not the people and soldiers of Hexi united to keep Leiyin Temple at bay, my Hou Clan would have ceased to exist by now. What use is it to speak of the Sect Hierarch's favor today?"

Hou Yuxiao's statement did not have much impact on Duanmu Hong, but the Gao Changlong siblings and several hundred White Feather Guards showed signs of indignation. These men were all natives of Hexi and harbored reservations about the Rakshasa Holy Sect abandoning the Xiayuan Path. Hou Yuxiao's words naturally resonated with them.

"No wonder the Sect Hierarch instructed me to deal less with you during my mission to Nanjiang, Master of Hou Family. That sharp tongue of yours is as formidable as ever!"

Duanmu Hong took in the indignant expressions of the crowd around him, sighed lightly, and then, seemingly unwilling to continue the verbal sparring with Hou Yuxiao, turned his gaze to the somewhat embarrassed Zhantai Wuyuan, speaking evenly, "I have no desire to engage in a war of words with Master of Hou Family here. Please release the young master; he has been somewhat wronged today, and the Rakshasa Holy Sect will pursue no further actions. How about that?"

"Not pursue any actions? Lord Duanmu, aren't you a bit too confident? The conflict in Bingzhou is at a critical point; the Holy Church probably can't spare the effort to deal with me. If Sikong Yue were here today, I might still fear her a bit, but with just you alone, heh..."

Hou Yuxiao did not finish his sentence but just let out a cold laugh while sending a meaningful glance at Gao Changlong behind him.

Gao Changlong understood the signal, and, along with his siblings Gao Changhu, the three of them turned their heads and shouted loudly towards Chengkang County behind them.

"Red Flame Army, prepare for battle!"

The neighing of horses, the rumble of hooves on the ground, and the clear sound of clashing weapons instantly erupted from Chengkang County. Amidst the early dawn, the numerous lights illuminating the city flickered uncontrollably, and countless shadows scurried across the walls of military tents and civilian houses.

In less than twenty breaths of time, a mass of soldiers came swarming from all directions of the county, all mounted on top-grade warhorses, clad in red armor, and with an extraordinary presence. The Red Flame Army, without displaying any energy, merely standing behind Hou Yuxiao, exuded an overwhelming sense of threat.

Zhantai Wuyuan, who had up until now maintained a defiant demeanor, turned his head to look at the vast Hou Clan's Red Flame Army behind him and his pupils shook slightly, his face showing some disbelief.

"This is comparable to the Brahman World Purifying Army; Hexi actually has such a formidable force?"

Duanmu Hong, however, maintained his calm composure, undaunted even by the sight of three hundred thousand soldiers, including a hundred thousand elite troops from the Hou Clan's Red Flame Army.

Hou Yuxiao felt puzzled by his reaction.

Duanmu Hong had pursued him all this way, and even if he was confident about winning against himself, who had forcibly risen to the status of Sub-saint of the Martial Path, if you also took into account the three hundred thousand-strong army in Chengkang, Duanmu Hong should realize he stood no chance of victory.

No chance of victory, yet showing not a hint of fear on his face?

Why was that?

"Master of Hou Family, killing our young master brings you no benefit. And besides..."

After Duanmu Hong finished his sentence, he looked straight into Hou Yuxiao's eyes and said softly, "If you truly kill the young master today, you will live to deeply regret it in the not-too-distant future!"

That was... a message within the words!

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"Enough, Master of Hou Family. There's no need for further words. If you're unwilling to release the young master, you obviously want to negotiate terms. Whatever you desire, just say it outright," Duanmu Hong replied.

This sudden cooperation caught Hou Yuxiao off guard. He wanted to know why killing Zhantai Wuyuan would lead him to deep regret, but he could tell from Duanmu Hong's expression that he wouldn't get an answer. After pondering for a moment, he released his energy to draw Zhantai Wuyuan into his hand, then turned his head to look at Duanmu Hong:

"Releasing this youngster is not impossible, as long as you tell me why Sikong Yue sent you to Nanjiang. Then I'll release him immediately."