Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains
Chapter 842 - 842: 368. Conquer 7 cities in a row, Chan Sect Reality and Illusion (Part 2)_3

Hearing Gao Changlong's words, Hong Kui recalled the reaction of Buddha Lord Yu Liuli just now and realized this point, his brow slightly furrowed.

"This Yu Liuli is not simple. Despite such humiliation from the Family Head, not only did he remain calm, but he also used the situation on both the east and west sides to persuade Hexi to retreat. Moreover, when the Family Head exposed the situation at Leiyin Temple, he quickly found flaws to argue back. These two points suffice to prove that this person is no ordinary figure. Since he dares to continue leading the army staying in the Prefectural City of Pengkang without leaving, he must have something to rely on."

After Gao Changhu finished speaking, seeing Hou Yuxiao looking at him, he hesitated slightly and bowed, saying, "This humble one dares to guess that the Family Head besieges Pengkang without attacking. Firstly, as bait, to allow Second Master to smoothly capture the entire Jiuchi County. Secondly, it's to test Leiyin Temple..."

"Correct!"

Hou Yuxiao stood up directly, a flash of brilliance passed through his eyes.

"Last night, as the army crossed the border, upon learning that I was coming to Pengkang, Leiyin Temple couldn't mobilize their troops in time. They could only quickly send experts over initially. So, without surprise, there must be more than just Yu Liuli, a powerful figure, in Pengkang County. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to stay."

"My encirclement of Pengkang is indeed to test Leiyin Temple. I want to see under the watchful eyes of the four masters of the Holy Lands, how much army and how many experts Leiyin Temple can send to support Pengkang."

"Just now, my provocation made Yu Liuli not dare to take the initiative. This proves that the three World-Honored Ones probably haven't come. Whether they are with the army or unable to send them, once this is confirmed, the battle next will be much easier!"

Gao Changlong's eyes lit up, nodding, he said, "Gao Cheng, Gao Hu with their five hundred thousand Zhaoyang Army on the west side of Pengkang County; Hou Fei's two hundred thousand Red Flame Army on the west side of Jiuchi County; Hou Ying, Hou Cun, Su Li, and Nie Xinliu's eight hundred thousand troops are mobile between the two counties, each separated by only tens of miles. If Leiyin Temple sends too much reinforcement, we will swiftly unite our forces to confront them. If the reinforcement is insufficient, we will each block the reinforcements. The Family Head has already thought it all through!"

Hou Yuxiao nodded gently, looking far towards the Prefectural City of Pengkang in the west from the big tent.

"After all, it's still Leiyin Temple, and if all their five million troops can be mobilized, then we need to make other plans. If not, it indicates that Leiyin Temple currently has more than just us to deal with."

"As long as I am in Pengkang County, they dare not use most of their forces to retake Jiuchi County. Old Fifth's fifty thousand Red Flame Army plus Hong Ju and Hou Fei's two hundred thousand Red Flame Army are ready to support from the side. As long as Leiyin Temple isn't foolish, they won't consider attacking Jiuchi County. What they will do next is to prevent us from capturing Pengkang County at all costs!"

Gao Changbao has already walked to the front of the map, looking at the positions of Pengkang and Jiuchi Counties, his expression was excited, "Of course, once we capture Pengkang, then all the armies within the two counties can swiftly merge. Each city will become mutual support. By then, the roles of attack and defense will swap, becoming Leiyin Temple's siege and our defense."

Once the roles of offense and defense swap, the initiative to attack or retreat will be in their hands. Even if they retreat, it won't be easy for Leiyin Temple to easily capture the two counties.

Suddenly, Hou Yuxiao's expression shifted. He took out the identity token of the Hou Clan from his bosom. It was shining, and the voice of Hou Yucheng, with a hint of joy, suddenly resounded from within.

"Big brother, Qingzhi County is secured!"

Hong Kui's expression was stunned. He quickly lowered his head to look at the map inside the tent and immediately trembled. Jiuchi County had four counties, all secured, and Pengkang County had Jinyang, Pingchuan, Qingzhi three counties, among which Qingzhi County was located southwest of Pengkang County, closest to Jiuchi County, especially only less than thirty miles from Pengkang County.

The Hou family's current fortune had long exceeded the standard of an Earth Level power. The maximum transmission distance of the family token was precisely thirty miles.

Securing Qingzhi County not only means Hexi has taken the sixth city, but crucially, the six cities are connected. More importantly, the army from Hexi this time, aside from Hou Ying, Hou Cun, Su Li, and Nie Xinliu's eight hundred thousand troops, the remaining one hundred fifty thousand troops, are all within this area.

"Prepare to follow me to capture Pengkang!"

With Hou Yuxiao's command, the expressions of the four within the tent were invigorated.