Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 695 - 311, Wolf-like Ambition, Evident for All to See
New Yu Era 1326, the first day of March
Xingnan Prefectural City
The streets were thronging with people, obviously several times busier than usual. Although the majority still adhered to Yongzhou's favored black attire, about thirty percent of the crowd was clad in white, blue, red, and gold.
These individuals commonly bore arms and had an air different from ordinary people. Their gazes were more alert and sharp, clearly indicating that they were martial artists from outside the city. Without exception, whether alone or in small groups, all were heading towards the center of the city.
"These past few days, why have so many martial artists come to our city?"
"Today is the first day of March, aren't you confused!"
"What about the first day of March? I just got back from Xiayuan Tao City, what's happened?"
"Just got back, no wonder you don't know. Last month, Xiong Yun Gang, Shen Clan, Hou Clan, and Pingtian Gate all issued a notice, preparing to establish the Hexi Alliance. Today, the four families are gathering at Xiong Yun Gang's headquarters to swear an oath of blood, and these visiting martial artists are probably here to attend the ceremony!"
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"The Hexi Alliance?"
"Heh, after the battle at Longxiang Ferry, the Shen Clan, Hou Clan, and Xiong Yun Gang allied to defeat Leiyin Temple. They are in their prime right now, and with Pingtian Gate joining them, once the four families unite, the fate of Xingnan and the Hexi regions will likely be in their hands."
"Isn't that obvious, the previous coalition had nearly four hundred thousand troops, and with Pingtian Gate now involved, the total military strength of the Hexi Alliance is estimated to be at least five hundred thousand. This exceeds the numbers Rakshasa Holy Sect had in control, and it's practically a given that the two prefectures will fall under the alliance's rule."
"That might not necessarily be the case. Everyone says that during the battle at Longxiang Ferry, it was due to the unity and concerted effort between the Hou Clan, Shen Clan, and Xiong Yun Gang that they managed to defeat Leiyin Temple. If you ask me, it was precisely because the three powers were equally matched, which allowed them to cooperate sincerely against the enemy. Now that Pingtian Gate has joined, with four families together, things could be different.
Previously, Leiyin Temple was such a threat that the three families had to collaborate out of necessity. Now that Leiyin Temple has been driven out and there are no foes on either side, with the four families coming together to form the Hexi Alliance, tell me, who should be the Alliance Hierarch?"
"There's a rumor that during the battle at Longxiang Ferry, the Master of the Hou Family, Thousand-Faced Handsome Man Hou Yuxiao, managed to fight Wufa from Leiyin Temple evenly. Hence, it is likely that he will hold the position of the alliance hierarch!"
"If that's indeed true, then of course it should be the Master of the Hou Family. But remember, the details of the Longxiang Ferry battle are hearsay among the troops of the three families and the sect members of Leiyin Temple; no one has confirmed that the Master of the Hou Family fought Wufa and emerged unscathed, whether it's true or false."
"Are you suggesting that if it's false, the four families will contest the position of the alliance hierarch?"
"Of course, they will. A country cannot be without a ruler for a day, nor can a household be without a leader. Since it's an alliance, there must be coordinated military operations. When it comes to deploying troops and arranging defensive duties, everything will undoubtedly be ordered by the alliance hierarch. No matter the real power this position holds, just the prestige it commands is enough for the four families to fiercely compete; whoever becomes this hierarch signifies which family is the strongest.
Right now, all the local loose cultivators and small power martial artists are seeking their paths!"
"Then today, there's going to be excitement at the headquarters of Xiong Yun Gang!"
"Absolutely, but the ones able to attend today are mostly the prominent forces in the vicinity, as well as some people invited by each of the four families. If people like us go there, we'd probably be chased away before we even get close to the entrance."
"No wonder there are so many martial artists here. From what you've said, each of the four families has their own agenda, and whether the Hexi Alliance can be established today is still uncertain. These people probably didn't come with good intentions."
"You bet they didn't come with good intentions; I think they're here to cause trouble. If the four first-class families successfully ally, especially with the support of the Tongtian River Lord, the two prefectures of Xingnan and Hexi will indeed be as impervious as a mountain post-alliance. It's best they cause disruption now because forming the Hexi Alliance might be quite challenging!"
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Although the discussions in the street were public knowledge, they remained highly valuable for many outsiders. It was clear to see some passersby either eavesdropping or directly approaching to ask questions.
A young man and woman dressed in white Taoist robes, walking toward the city center along with the crowd, were also enthusiastically listening to the discussions around them. Hearing that there might be disruptions today, the young man shook his head slightly. Seeing the excitement on the young girl's face beside him, his expression turned bitter:
"Qingning, my little apprentice sister, we are now in the territory of the Demon Path, so we absolutely must not act recklessly. If we cause any trouble, we might be in danger!"
Mo Qingning turned her head back, the excitement on her face quickly fading to a look of helplessness, and said, "Qing Yuan, what did our master send us here for?"
The young Taoist looked puzzled but still responded, "He sent us to find our big apprentice sister's fiancé to discuss the matter of the Hou Family coming to propose marriage in August and to congratulate the establishment of the Hexi Alliance with a gift from our Ziqing Holy Sect. Didn't the little apprentice sister and I both attend when the master mentioned these two matters?"
"Yes, I'm asking you, with Rakshasa Holy Sect retreated to Xiayuan Tao, and our master sending us on behalf of Ziqing Holy Sect to congratulate the Hexi Alliance, does this place still qualify as territory of the Demon Path?"
Qing Yuan's face suddenly showed a hint of astonishment. He understood Mo Qingning's implication, but he took it as an excuse for his little apprentice sister to cause mischief, so he argued, "This gift from the master is probably in consideration of the Hou Family's face, seeing that Hou Yuxiao, the head of the Hou Family, is our big apprentice sister's fiancé, and he's practically our son-in-law of the Ziqing Holy Sect. Besides the Hou Family, there are still the Shen Clan, Xiong Yun Gang, and Pingtian Gate involved in the alliance, so strictly speaking, this place still counts as territory of the Demon Path!"
