Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Two men were approaching from afar, both of substantial build; the one on the left clad in a yellow brocade robe appeared to be just under forty, with thick eyebrows and a square face. His larger-than-normal fists were clasped in front of his chest, and his tiger-like eyes were brimming with intense killing intent as he stared unwaveringly at Hou Yuxiao within the barrier.

Tong Hu, known as the God Fist Master, the Young Sect Master of the Tianding Sect, a second-rate power in Wanyang County. At just 75 years old, he ranked 421 on the Tiger List, a high-ranking expert on The Righteous Path, unbeatable throughout Wanyang County with his Tianding Divine Fist. It was said that, apart from his father, Sect Master Tong Wudi, no one within the Tianding Sect could surpass his proficiency in the Tianding Divine Fist.

The man on the right looked somewhat older, with half-gray hair and beard, likely over seventy, and though he seemed unremarkable at a glance, the wave of Pill Strength Energy that had just emanated had clearly originated from him.

Jinyu Hou Helian Wuji, the Sect Leader of the Divine Sound Sect, a third-rate power in Yunye County of Wanyang County, ranked 485 on the Tiger List. The name of the Divine Sound Sect was a giveaway to its reputation for specializing in voice wave martial arts. The inhuman roar that had just been heard was evidently his doing.

......

Hou Yuxiao's expression inside the barrier darkened slightly. These two men were both ranked higher than Tian Linong on the Tiger List. Fu Ling was strong, but facing these two at once seemed somewhat unrealistic.

Compared to his worry about the combat situation, Hou Yuxiao did not take the eyes that were plainly intent on flaying him alive—belonging to Tong Hu—to heart.

"How presumptuous, you're not worthy of addressing the young lady by her honorable title!"

Fu Ling's face showed a flush of indignation. She evidently held great reverence for the title "Rakshasa Lady," and could not tolerate it even when Tong Hu merely uttered those three words. Her palms began to gather the Pill Strength Energy of the Spirit Snake as she leaped into action, heedless of the fact that she was facing three adversaries, charging straight toward them.

Tong Hu's expression darkened. The reputation of the Palm Extreme Maidens might be illustrious, but in the end, it was because they basked in the aura of the Rakshasa Lady. He himself was one of the strongest warriors in the Gang Qi Realm on The Righteous Path, ranked even at 421. Fu Ling's underestimation of him naturally gave rise to a feeling of being slighted.

"Courting death!"

With a cold shout, Tong Hu's body shook, his clasped hands suddenly opening wide. A burst of yellow Pill Strength Energy coalesced around his right fist. In an instant, his aura transformed, his right fist thrusting forward while his legs and left hand stayed back, resembling a three-legged cauldron. The astonishing power of his fist instantly dominated the field, pressing down on Fu Ling.

At the same time, Helian Wuji's pupils contracted, his chest swelling as he suddenly issued a roar with the force of a leopard or a tiger mixed with thunder.

Roar...

The sound was like a cannonball leaving the barrel, Helian Wuji's frame seeming to bear an immense recoil, retreating three full steps backward.

The roar was deafening, resonating in every direction, and in the brief interval, a wave of Pill Strength Energy coalesced into a sonic wave, transforming into an invisible sword over ten meters long that swept toward Fu Ling.

"Qi Juesi have some weight under the Rakshasa Lady—if we could capture her alive!"

A fierce glint flashed in Helian Wuji's eyes. Tong Hu alone should have been able to handle Fu Ling, but his intervention aimed for a swift and decisive victory.

Hou Yuxiao covered his ears inside the barrier, a trace of urgency flashing through his pupils. He truly had not expected these two to be so shameless as to team up directly against Fu Ling.

"So, high-ranking experts of The Righteous Path on the Tiger List are also capable of such dishonorable tactics, ganging up on the few. Shameless, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

A charming voice came through, and Hou Yuxiao immediately felt reassured. He looked up to see two women in black quickly sweeping past him.

The leader, a woman with short daggers in hand, was the very Holy Maiden he had seen at Shengxin Residence, followed by another woman wielding a dagger less than a foot long.

"Long live the Holy Maiden, uniting the martial world for all eternity!"

Hou Yuxiao did not forget to flatter even as he watched the fight, but his sycophantic cheer startled Tong Hu who was engaged with Fu Ling. His legs trembled, his face showed a trace of horror, his fist wind suddenly retracted, and he swiftly retreated.

Next to him, Helian Wuji's expression was not much different. His throat relaxed and his chest instantly calmed down from the fright as his gaze darted around.

Even Tian Linong, who was healing on the sidelines, showed a look of dread in his pupils, his body jumping back more than ten meters.

"Rakshasa Lady has appeared?"

"I didn't see her!"

"Both are in the Dan Embracing Phase, they must be another two of the Qi Juesi."

Tong Hu, alongside Helian Wuji and Tian Linong, whispered among themselves. Once they clearly saw those two maidservants, their expressions immediately showed embarrassment. They turned their heads and stared at Hou Yuxiao within the barrier, their pupils filled with endless killing intent.

"Damn it, why are you staring at me? What have I done to offend you?"

Even though they were separated by the barrier, Hou Yuxiao could feel the intense gaze of the three Dan Embracing Phase experts and felt deeply wronged.

Peony, holding a pair of short blades, saw the trio's expressions. She exchanged a glance with Peony Herb beside her, then looked back to Hou Yuxiao, whose face was filled with confusion. She nearly lost control and let out a laugh.

"The barrier has been lifted, and yet you three do not retreat. You must be relying on something. Why not call out your backup so that we can see the true measure of your skill? Let's see if Zhaoyang today will truly change hands, shall we?"

Peony Herb's questioning shout caused a change in the faces of Tong Hu and the others, and a shadow of malice flashed through their eyes.

Upon hearing this, Hou Yuxiao pondered for a moment and grasped the meaning behind Peony Herb's words, his pupils contracting slightly!

The enclave barrier was designed to target warriors of the Gang Qi Realm. Although the three Tiger List masters were strong, they had not yet surpassed the Gang Qi Realm, so it was impossible for them to break the barrier. However, they still didn't give up on leaving, which proved they had something else up their sleeves.

Did Peony Herb's words mean that the three Tiger List masters weren't the main characters today? And there was an even stronger figure behind them yet to appear?

"The Holy Maiden has shown herself, yet the other party remains hidden! Why is that?"

The Rakshasa Holy Sect's experts in Zhaoyang consisted of the Holy Maiden and those three major maidservants. With the Holy Maiden and two maidservants already present, only the blue-robed maidservant was unaccounted for...

Thinking of the blue-robed maidservant, Hou Yuxiao's face suddenly stiffened, staring at Peony, whom he had mistaken for the Holy Maiden. After watching her for more than ten breaths, a speculation flashed through his mind.

And as he noticed that Peony, Peony Herb, and Fu Ling were dressed in identical black attire, recalling the flattery he'd just given, which had caused Tong Hu and the others to be on high alert before returning to normal, this speculation gradually hardened in his heart.

Damn it, that blue-robed maidservant is the...

"Considering your role in allowing your people to capture members of the Mountain Sword Sect in the western city and rescue those citizens, I can spare you the crime of deception.

However, the chaos in Zhaoyang City started because of you. If you fail to defend it, then follow me and offer your death as atonement to the Holy Church!"

A calm female voice arose next to his ear. Hou Yuxiao, already stiff, jerked suddenly, slowly turning his neck to look behind him.

That breathtakingly beautiful woman in blue, with her right hand on her sword and left hand holding a scripture, was standing quietly behind him. Her serene eyes, like still water, were gazing at him, devoid of any emotion.

Now he was really in trouble!

Hou Yuxiao's mind buzzed, and he suddenly came to a realization – he had been seen through by her from the moment he entered Shengxin Residence.

If he could, Hou Yuxiao wouldn't mind slapping his own face, not just two hundred but two thousand times, without any issue.

But the beautiful and indifferent eyes of the Holy Maiden let him know that just a few slaps wouldn't be enough to settle the matter – it was an impossibility.

"By the Holy Maiden's command, this humble one vows to defend Zhaoyang City to the death. The city stands as long as I stand!"

This time, Hou Yuxiao's voice was, more than ever, filled with determination and devotion. He prostrated himself at the Holy Maiden's feet with utmost respect.

He had no choice but to be respectful. Ever since the Holy Maiden appeared, Tong Hu and those three, including the three maidservants, acted as if they couldn't see her.

With such terrifying strength, it wasn't just a matter of seeing her. Hou Yuxiao hadn't even heard of such a being. If the Holy Maiden wished to kill him, she probably wouldn't even need to lift a finger...