Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 615 - 282. Splitting the Land to Establish Territory, Famous in All Directions (Part 5)

Five duels, just lose one.

If Hou Clan loses, they abandon their claim as the Lord of Hexi?

This isn't merely confidence—arrogance doesn't even begin to describe it.

It's outright folly!

To be honest, considering the Hou Clan's current reputation outside, even without legitimately claiming the throne of Hexi's lord after today's establishment, most powers present today would at most be a mere nuisance to Hexi, none daring to really harm the Hou Clan.

After all, with the reputations of Master Fanyin and Sikong Yue intact, if they truly offended the Hou Clan to death, how could they continue to mingle in Yongzhou afterward?

But if the Hou Clan brings this upon themselves, then no one else is to blame!

"May I ask Fifth Young Master, are there any restrictions in these five duels?"

It appears there are still some wise individuals. Hou Yuduan chuckled lightly and nodded, saying, "Of course, there are cultivation limits in the five duels. For the first four duels, it's just us four, limited to martial artists of the Grandmaster Realm. For this final duel, which is my eldest brother's, challengers must be from the Yuan Dan Realm. That's the first rule."

"The Hou Clan... is doomed!"

"The Hou Clan is so arrogant, it's simply inconceivable."

"I've lived for over three hundred years, and I've never seen such arrogance!"

"When heaven wishes to destroy someone, it first makes them mad. The ancients did not deceive me; the Hou Clan is digging its own grave..."

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The first rule, in the eyes of everyone, really resembles courting death—four unrestricted Grandmaster Realm duels could be described as arrogant, but that final Yuan Dan Realm challenge is just boundlessly arrogant.

Although the Double Dragons of the Hou Family are indeed famous, and the Thousand-Faced Handsome Man Hou Yuxiao's reputation is even greater, what do you have, to accept challenges from these long-established Yuan Dan Realm experts from the Four Mansions?

Up until now, the strongest achievement known about Hou Yuxiao was merely slaying Ding Buhai, a shadow agent previously placed in Tongling by Leiyin Temple, and his cultivation, according to external rumors, is only at the level of a Great Grandmaster.

Even if Hou Yuxiao had advanced to the Yuan Dan Realm, compared to these established, Yuan Dan Realm experts of the Second and Third Realms, he still falls short by a vast distance.

On what grounds do you compete?

Hou Yuduan impassively watched as the crowd continued to discuss and, after a while, when the murmurs had gradually subsided, he extended two fingers on his right hand and casually said, "The second rule, just four words: life and death disregarded!"

Whoosh...

Instantly, everyone's expression changed dramatically, even those sitting at the forefront like Wan Renjue and the others, who now looked at Hou Yuduan with doubtful expressions in their pupils, their hearts began to drum nervously.

If previously the Hou Clan was considered arrogant, then Hou Yuduan's declaration of disregard for life and death began to subtly shift everyone's psychology.

If something abnormal is happening, there must be a demon; everyone has accepted this fact, and the Hou Clan surely knows it as well, yet they chose to do exactly this.

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The first rule, while deemed arrogant, was still somewhat acceptable overall because of the protection of the Rakshasa Holy Sect. Even if defeated, those who could actually kill them were very few.

But now, they themselves proposed disregarding life and death...

Are these five from the Hou Clan fools?

No one dared to underestimate the Double Dragons of the Hou Clan; given the Hou Clan's rapid rise over merely four years, both Hou Yuxiao and Hou Yuduan were absolutely outstanding, far surpassing average individuals in both intellect and martial prowess. How could they possibly be foolish!

Then there's only one explanation—the Hou Clan truly has absolute confidence.

As this thought emerged, everyone in the venue inevitably harbored a sense of absurdity in their hearts.

"Hahaha, today, the heroes from the Four Mansions gathered in Hexi to honor my Hou Clan. Mr. Hou is deeply grateful. Caught up with clan matters, I arrived a bit late and hope for your understanding!"

But before they could even clear the thoughts swirling in their minds, another hearty laughter sounded from outside Shengxin Residence. As they turned their heads, Hou Yuxiao, dressed in blue and accompanied by two men and one woman, slowly approached.

Finally, the principal has arrived!

Three days before the grand wedding of the Hou Clan, everyone had seen the five individuals from the Hou Clan, and they easily recognized the four people now.

Besides the lead, Hou Yuxiao, the robust man in black should be the Second Elder Hou Yucheng; the man with a gaunt face and a gloomy expression should be Fourth Elder Hou Yujie; and the sole female, dressed in a purple skirt and voluptuous in appearance, rumored to adore keeping male pets, should be the Third Elder Hou Yuling from the outside world.

"As said, when the four seniors arrived in Hexi last night, I should have come to greet you first. But as it was late and clan matters kept me busy, I neglected the four seniors, and I am truly at fault. Once today's matters conclude, I will hold a banquet right here in Shengxin Residence as an apology to the four seniors. I hope you will honor us with your presence!"

In terms of age, everyone present today could be considered a senior to Hou Yuxiao, but in terms of fame and strength, only these four leaders of the first-class powers could truly match him. Normally, as the host, Hou Yuxiao should have been the first to arrive, but instead, he was the last, making an apology was indeed appropriate.

However, the issue lies in his manner of apologizing...

While Hou Yuxiao was apologizing with his words, his tone lacked any sincerity, and as he spoke, his gaze drifted over the four, almost making one think he was the senior and they were the juniors.

Seeing his demeanor, everyone's jaw twitched slightly, both shocked by Hou Yuxiao's audacity and somewhat anticipating what response Wan Renjue and the others would have.