Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 900 - 391, Share heart before departure, Yongdu arranges _2
Chapter 900: 391, Share heart before departure, Yongdu arranges _2
From the year 1325 to the present, over these seven-plus years, excluding the Wuwei King on the Hedong side who might rebel against the Great Jin at any time, the Great Jin Dynasty hasn’t proactively initiated any warfare externally. This has been the key to Hexi’s rise, and also the reason Wuwei King could fight freely in Hedong. The major holy lands in the world both compete and cooperate based on this foundation.
But once the Great Jin starts to show its fangs towards the major holy lands in the world, the situation will change dramatically, Hexi will lose its window period, and the Wuwei King will have to make immediate choices. Even the Rakshasa Holy Sect won’t remain detached and independent as a third party.
"This New Moon Festival is bound to have significant changes. I’ll take the Fourth Elder with me. You stay with the Second and Third Elder in the clan, keeping a close watch on movements of major surrounding forces. If there’s any urgent situation, you can make decisions yourself without waiting for me!"
"Big brother..."
"No need to say more. The Fourth Elder is now at the Fragmented Stage cultivation. It’s enough for him to come with me. The Upper Hou Gate will temporarily be handed over to Third Madam. With the elite martial artists in the clan and the intelligence officers of the Lower Hou Sect, you’ll be aware of any changes in the surroundings. The Second Elder will lead the troops. You focus on giving them advice so I can rest assured about Hexi!"
Hou Yuduan hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
"Besides, I also leave the Five Elements Heaven to you. Although the time flow rate within the Five Elements Heaven has returned to normal, the five elements’ essence is still much more abundant than outside. Martial artists in the clan continue to train there with half the effort and double the results. Let the Hexi soldiers train inside as much as possible before any warfare. If there is a war, then deploy them." ƒrēenovelkiss.com
Hou Yuxiao opened his right palm, and a stone emitting five-element halos lay quietly within. Without any hesitation, he directly handed it to Hou Yuduan.
Hou Yuduan looked down at the Five Elements Heaven, his body trembled slightly, then looked up at Hou Yuxiao, his face full of disbelief.
At the current stage, what is the most precious thing to the Hou Clan?
It’s not the eighty-two cities of Hexi, nor the over eighty-million population under the Hou clan’s rule, not even the two million Red Flame Army of the Hou clan, nor the millions of sect members and martial artists.
What is truly precious is this Five Elements Heaven.
A small world independent of Shenzhou, abundant with the five elements, constantly evolving in rules, and capable of altering the flow of time. Even two months ago, all martial arts, wealth, even gold and silver in the Hou clan’s possession were sent into the Five Elements Heaven.
This entity is invaluable; given enough time, it could entirely create another Hou clan. As the rules within the Five Elements Heaven continue to evolve, the benefits it brings will increase.
It’s worth mentioning that although it was never explicitly stated, in the hearts of Hou Yuduan, Hou Yucheng, Hou Yujie, Hou Yuling, and other members of the Hou clan, the precious Five Elements Heaven has always been regarded as the personal belonging of elder brother Hou Yuxiao.
The elder brother only brought it out for the development of the Hou clan.
At this moment, Hou Yuxiao stuffed the Five Elements Heaven into his hand, stirring an indescribable surge of emotion and warmth within Hou Yuduan’s heart, revealing a moved expression on his face.
"Elder brother, this, I can’t accept."
With a determined expression, Hou Yuduan solemnly said, "It’s just a New Moon Festival, after all. Once it’s over, big brother will naturally return. It’s best for you to personally safeguard such a precious treasure as the Five Elements Heaven. I’m merely at the Fragmented Stage and lack the ability to guard it, should anyone with ill intentions covet it!"
Hou Yuxiao gazed at Hou Yuduan for over ten breaths, finally, a slight smile appeared on his face. Without saying anything, he pressed the Five Elements Heaven into his hand and softly said, "Rest assured, I can’t bear to give you such a valuable thing. This time, it’s just for you to keep for a while. Once I return, you’ll have to give it back to me."
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After staring at the Five Elements Heaven handed to him, Hou Yuduan’s expression was complex. After a moment of silence, he nodded heavily towards Hou Yuxiao.
"Alright, go notify the Fourth Elder to set off with me in ten days."
"Yes, elder brother!"
Watching Hou Yuduan turn and walk out, Hou Yuxiao’s expression was calm. He naturally understood why Hou Yuduan initially refused. It was simply because he figured such precious things as the Five Elements Heaven and Divine Lotus should obviously be held firmly in one’s own hands and not entrusted to others.
That logic was indeed sound, and Hou Yuxiao agreed.
But if he couldn’t even trust Hou Yucheng, Hou Yuling, Hou Yujie, and Hou Yuduan, what would his ten years as Hou Lao Da and Master Hou amount to?
Even if we took ten thousand steps back, and he really couldn’t trust them, it would only prove that he was a terrible elder brother—so bad that in over ten years, he couldn’t make his own family trustable.
Of course, that was impossible!
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New Yu Era, Year 1332, October 15
Hou Yuxiao set off with the Fourth Elder. Before the departure, Hou Yujie handed over all command of the Upper Hou Gate to Third Madam. The trip to Yongdu this time was significant, so the two didn’t bring any followers, only saying goodbye to Hou Yucheng and the others before setting off alone.
Talking about it, Yongdu is located on Zhongyuan Road, and the original Tao City of Hexi belonged to Tongling Prefectural City in Xingnan Prefecture under Xiayuan Road. Thus, the two are only over four thousand miles apart, which isn’t far compared to other Tao Cities.
For a Sub-Saint of Martial Dao and a powerful Fragmented Stage cultivator, the full-speed journey of four thousand miles would take less than half an hour. The New Moon Festival was set on October 15, so the two broke through space along with the void and soon reached Yongdu.
Upon leaving the void and arriving near Yongdu, Hou Yuxiao’s hair stood on end, and similarly, Hou Yujie gave a knowing glance, their expressions growing solemn.
"At least five presences of Saints, and we aren’t even the first to arrive—the other holy lands’ people came this early."
Hou Yujie nodded hesitantly and said, "I can’t sense the Saints, but there are clearly over thirty presences stronger than mine in Yongdu City. The number of Sub-Saint of Martial Dao from all the holy lands combined may not even reach thirty. The Rakshasa Holy Sect must have invited more than just the major holy lands but also other great celestial-level forces this time!"
Stronger presences than Hou Yujie indicated Sub-Saints of Martial Dao. Though saints are few, Sub-Saints of Martial Dao are not plentiful either. For instance, Leiyin Temple has only three World-Honored Ones from start to finish. Besides the Great Jin, the other holy lands aren’t much different. Across all the holy lands, the total of Sub-Saints of Martial Dao might not even surpass thirty. Now, so many Sub-Saints are gathered in Yongdu City, obviously proving Hou Yujie’s statement that Sikong Yue invited not only the holy lands but also celestial-level powers.
"Welcome, Lord of Hexi, to Yongdu. The New Moon Festival of this sect will begin at exactly Zishi. Please, Master Hou enter the palace for a brief rest."
As the two were marveling at the city’s splendor, a colossal voice suddenly echoed above Yongdu City. The sight of citizens indifferent indicated that such announcements had happened numerous times throughout the day.
"It’s Huangfu Xing. Come, let’s go inside!"
Hou Yuxiao did not land but intended to fly directly over the city gate with Hou Yujie, but Huangfu Xing intercepted them at the gate.
"Master Hou, please enter through the gate like the other holy lands’ leaders. Today’s festival was personally directed by the Hierarch. I hope you won’t put us in a difficult position!"
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Hou Yuxiao halted, his expression slightly stiffened. He clearly understood Huangfu Xing’s implication: if even the leaders of the holy lands enter through the gate, he as the Lord of Hexi should be no exception.
He primarily took note of Huangfu Xing’s words, implying this rule was personally set by Sikong Yue. What does this mean? It suggests other holy lands must bow before the Rakshasa Holy Sect?
Sikong Yue seems to be getting increasingly arrogant......
"If so, I’ll trouble the Left Protector to lead the way!"
Hou Yuxiao displayed a slight smile, disinterested in such unnecessary pride contests. Besides, Hexi wasn’t a holy land yet. He was far from being a true master of a holy land, merely a Sub-Saint of Martial Dao. Whether walking or flying in, it made no difference.
Huangfu Xing showed no surprise and directly led Hou Yuxiao into the city, taking them near the Tianzhu Peak where the Rakshasa Holy Sect Headquarters was located, before arranging for them to enter a palace, signaling they could ascend the peak after Zishi, then turned to leave.
This place hosted not just one palace—there were at least dozens, even up to a hundred, ordered in general sequence of arrival. Hou Yuxiao and the others were arranged to stay in the ninth palace.
"This arrangement......"
Hou Yujie was slightly moved, raising his head to look at Hou Yuxiao, finding a similar enigmatic expression on his face.
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