Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 780: 345, Incomparable Foolish Ziquan_2



"Thank you, Master of the Hou Family, this old man will quietly await the good news within the city!"

Considering the severity of his injuries, Hong Ju was initially worried that Hou Yuxiao would want him to accompany him, but upon hearing these words, he readily agreed.

......

Qingmiao City, Temple

Zhantai Wuyuan was now openly seated in the temple's seat of honor, with Duanmu Hong standing beside him, and Qing Xuan, Bai Tong, and the Ziquan Tribe Leader also standing below with respectful expressions.

A six-year-old child sat in the seat of honor, with four Sub-saints of Martial Dao standing beside and below him. Behind Qing Xuan and the others, stood fifteen great powers from the three major Miao clans.

Anyone who saw this scene would find it very odd.

However, far from showing even a hint of stage fright, Zhantai Wuyuan's expression was calm, and his gaze even boldly swept over the people standing below, despite knowing that any of the eighteen of them could kill him as easily as crushing an ant.

"Hong Ju has already led the five hundred thousand-strong army of the Hong Miao to join Hou Yuxiao; Hexi already had three hundred thousand from the Red Flame Army, and with the subsequent arrival of four hundred thousand from the Zhaoyang Army, they now have a total of one million two hundred thousand troops. If nothing unexpected happens, they are about to head straight to Qingmiao City. What do you all think? Let's hear it!"

Bai Tong stepped forward and said, "Has the Saint Heir perhaps overly worried? Our Nanjiang Allied Forces total one million seven hundred thousand, outmatching them by five hundred thousand. Hong Ju is seriously injured, and in Hexi, only Hou Yuxiao has some capabilities. In my view, there's really no need to fear; just let them come."

A hint of derision flickered deep in Zhantai Wuyuan's pupils, but he maintained a calm demeanor, even nodding in approval as he responded, "Chief Bai is not wrong, the Nanjiang Allied Forces having more soldiers and commanders indeed doesn't need worry. In that case, shall we just stay inside the city, waiting for the Hexi army to attack?"

Standing next to Bai Tong, Ziquan furrowed his brow and said, "Chief Bai's words might be too absolute. Relying solely on three hundred thousand from the Red Flame Army, in less than twelve hours Hexi took down a city guarded by five hundred thousand troops. Their strength is extraordinary. A force of five hundred thousand might still find it difficult to definitively beat Hexi. In my opinion, we still need to think of a way to achieve an unexpected victory. Stupidly staying in the city is no different from sitting ducks!"

Hearing Ziquan's words, Zhantai Wuyuan's expression showed a flicker of interest, and he immediately asked, "The Zi Tribe Leader means to..."

"Our three Miao armies are unified, and we are all gathered in Qingmiao City. If Hou Yuxiao and his forces assume we will bunker down in the city and wait for their attack, why not take the initiative and catch them off guard?"

At this moment, Qing Xuan also stepped forward and nodded, "Ziquan speaks the truth. Our Qingmiao scouts have already sent word back saying that the Hexi army has chosen to take a detour through Fei Peng Mountain..."

"Fei Peng Mountain, how could that be?"

Bai Tong, still reeling from Ziquan's remark, was shocked to hear that the Hexi army had chosen to come via Fei Peng Mountain.

Not just him, surprise was evident on the faces of everyone present.

Everyone knew that Fei Peng Mountain was the perfect place for an ambush. Whether the Hexi army came via the main road or from Moon Bright Lake, no one would be surprised, but Fei Peng Mountain...

"This is clearly a deliberate ploy to lure us into an ambush!"

Bai Tong immediately realized that this was a strategy by Hou Yuxiao, but what Ziquan said next started to make him second-guess.

"Not necessarily, it could also be a feint. He might have guessed that we would take the initiative to strike, so he deliberately chose to come from Fei Peng Mountain, deterring us from staging an ambush!"

...

Bai Tong was silent for a long time, and so were the other great powers behind him, for they knew that Ziquan's speculation might indeed be correct.

Not to ambush might mean missing a golden opportunity.

An ambush could also be a trap.

Two choices lay before them, and everyone present suddenly fell into deep thought, remaining silent for a long time as no one dared to make a decision.

"Gentlemen!"

Suddenly, the childish voice of Zhantai Wuyuan rang out, bringing everyone's thoughts back, and then he spoke softly, "Technically, this battle in Hexi, fighting against Nanjiang, is unrelated to Holy Church, but since I, the Saint Heir, am here among you, we are on the same side. Some unpleasant truths need to be said outright."

After finishing, he looked around at everyone and declared loudly, "Hexi's army of one million two hundred thousand soldiers, I cannot comment on those I haven't seen, but out of those, the three hundred thousand of the Red Flame Army that broke through Hei Miao City, I, along with Grandpa Duanmu and Clan Leader Qing Xuan, have seen them firsthand. They are a powerful force that can rival the elite of the Holy Land. Hiding inside the city and waiting for their attack, pardon my bluntness, but Nanjiang is bound to be defeated without a doubt!"

...

After Zhantai Wuyuan had finished speaking and saw that everyone had fallen into silence, he subtly signaled Qing Xuan with his eyes, who immediately understood and stepped forward half a step.

"The Saint Heir speaks the truth. The three hundred thousand of the Red Flame Army indeed are extraordinary. Sitting idly by indeed means there is only the path to death, so I propose that we take the offensive. Of course, hoping to win with one strike is unrealistic, but if we can deplete some of Hexi's vital forces, our odds of victory will greatly increase. The godsend opportunity of Fei Peng Mountain should not be missed. What do you all think?"

The very words of Zhantai Wuyuan had already ignited the enthusiasm for taking the offensive among the people; now, Qing Xuan's proposal of seizing the opportunity at Fei Peng Mountain meant there was no hesitation, and it was immediately accepted.

"Clan Leader Qing Xuan is right, staying fortified in the city, waiting for death, is no better than taking the offensive. Even if we cannot achieve victory in one battle, adding some chances of victory for Nanjiang is worthwhile."

The one who spoke was Ziquan, who had been inclined to take the offensive from the beginning. Seeing that both Zhantai Wuyuan and Qing Xuan shared his view, he felt encouraged and after finishing, he directly stepped forward and volunteered, "In my view, Hou Yuxiao could take Fei Peng Mountain merely as a bluff. Such a godsent opportunity, once missed, would be irretrievable. How about letting my Zimiao Army go for the ambush, while Clan Leaders Qing Xuan and Baitong cover our rear?"

Baitong's expression was somber, and he did not speak.

Qing Xuan stepped forward and spoke aloud, "Good! Brother Ziquan takes on this task, truly a blessing for Nanjiang. Not just I will cover for you; my Qingmiao will also dispatch two hundred thousand troops to support this ambush!"

After this statement, everyone's gazes turned towards Baitong.

Although Baitong was reluctant, with so many eyes on him, it was difficult not to make a stance, so he could only nod and say, "My forces are not as substantial as Qingmiao's; I will deploy one hundred thousand to support this ambush."

Ziquan slightly frowned upon hearing that he would only deploy one hundred thousand, but then he thought of Qingmiao's substantial army of seven hundred thousand and that Baitong's forces were the same as his own, only five hundred thousand, and he immediately understood and said no more.

Zhantai Wuyuan and Grandpa Duanmu both had a smile on their faces, and Qing Xuan was also smiling.

Seeing the nods of approval from the two above him, Qing Xuan quickly took the hint and addressed Ziquan, "Since Clan Leader Zi has taken on this heavy responsibility, let us begin preparations without delay. The movements of Hexi's great army are being closely monitored by scouts, and they will report at any moment. Baitong and I will also bring our forces to support this time."

"Thank you both, Clan Leaders!"

Qing Xuan waved his hand righteously and declared, "As a revered guardian of Nanjiang, it is my bounden duty; there is no need for thanks."

Baitong still looked displeased, but with everyone's spirits high, he did not dampen the mood and simply bowed his hands, saying, "Clan Leader Zi is too kind."

Ziquan, having made the arrangements, took the lead with five high-level warriors of the Miao Clan from Zimiao and walked out, followed by Qing Xuan and Baitong, who also went out to mobilize the troops, leaving only Grandpa Duanmu and Zhantai Wuyuan in the Temple hall.

After everyone had left, Grandpa Duanmu turned his head to look at Zhantai Wuyuan and gently shook his head, saying, "This Ziquan, utterly foolish!"

"I had thought it would be difficult to deceive them into leaving the city, but who knew Ziquan would actively assist in that, indeed utterly foolish. It's clear that holding the city is most advantageous, yet he suggests taking the offensive, hahaha..."


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