Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains-Chapter 770 - 341. The Prepared Hei Miao City

Over Hei Miao City, watching Hou Yuxiao fleeing in an embarrassed state, Black Yan and Black Ting both had a hint of exhilaration on their faces. Forcing away a Sub-saint of Martial Dao from Shenzhou was undeniably a great achievement.

"Duanmu Hong really didn't lie to us, Hou Yuxiao really did come!"

"Thinking he could take advantage of the Clan Leader's absence to tempt us into surrendering the city, wishful thinking!"

After Black Ting finished speaking, he turned his head with a trace of doubt on his face and whispered, "However, big brother, there really has been no news from Qingmiao City, are we...…"

"Don't worry, as soon as Duanmu Hong came to give us the news, I've already sent people to Qingmiao City to gather intelligence, and to inform the Clan Leader as well. If there is any situation, we'll know by tomorrow morning."

"That's good then!"

Black Ting's heart then slightly relaxed. Of course, he did not believe that Qing Xuan would kill the Clan Leader, since, after all, they were from the same tribe, but the problem was that they dared not fully trust the words of Duanmu Hong and Hou Yuxiao. Since big brother had sent people to find out what was happening, it should be nothing to worry about.

"Let our army get ready for battle. If Duanmu Hong didn't lie to us, then Hexi's large army will soon arrive. We are Nanjiang's gateway and must hold fast until the Clan Leader and the reinforcements arrive."

"Yes, big brother!"

......…

"Big brother, how is it that Hei Miao refuses to surrender?"

A hundred li above north of Hei Miao City, Hou Yucheng, looking at Hou Yuxiao returning alone, furrowed his brows tightly and asked softly.

Hou Yuxiao shook his head, his expression darkening as he said, "I didn't even bring up a surrender to them, I just mentioned Qing Xuan killing Heigu, and they immediately turned on me."

"It's no wonder they don't trust us, Nanjiang has always been at odds with us."

After saying this, Hou Yucheng's brows furrowed tightly, and immediately, he said, "It's not right, though, big brother. Since you didn't mention surrender to them, even if they didn't trust you, they had no need to attack you right away."

Hearing this, Hou Yuxiao suddenly looked startled.

He had just fled from Hei Miao City and hadn't had time to react, but now, reminded by Hou Yucheng, he immediately sensed something was amiss.

"Someone tipped them off!"

Hou Yuxiao suddenly came to a realization, his face instantly darkening. The only ones who knew they were marching on Nanjiang were the two he had just released, Duanmu Hong.

Their most important task was killing the Five Miao Clan Leader and repairing the Chi Li Heaven Barrier, whereas his aim from Hexi was to take over Nanjiang; the interests of both parties clearly did not conflict. Yet, these two had still come to tip off Hei Miao City in advance, which was clearly just to cause him trouble.

"Where is the Red Flame Army now?"

"Three hundred li away from Hei Miao, roughly one hour until arrival."

"Speed up the march. The three hundred thousand Red Flame Army need not go around nor rest; upon arrival, attack the city with the fastest speed possible."

With someone tipping them off, Hei Miao City would definitely be prepared, and the other four Miao could have possibly already received the news. Taking a detour to avoid their reinforcements would be useless now; they must capture the city before the reinforcements arrived.

If they waited for the Four Miao reinforcements and Hexi's large army still hadn't captured Hei Miao City, then they would have to face the entire Nanjiang Five Miao Tribes' army outside the city.

"Yes, big brother!"

Hou Yucheng promptly realized the change and hurriedly went to issue the orders.

...…

New Yu Era 1331, early morning of the 7th of August

After a twelve-hour march, the three hundred thousand Red Flame Army finally saw Hei Miao City. In the forefront, Hou Yuxiao, Hou Yucheng, Gao Changlong, and Gao Changhu were riding horses. Upon seeing the walls of Hei Miao City, Hou Yuxiao's face instantly darkened.

Although Hei Miao City neighbored Xiayuan Path, there was seldom official interaction, thus there was only a South Gate, and no gate to the north, only about a thirty-feet high city wall.

At this moment, the massive Hei Miao Tribe army was bristling with weapons atop the wall, well-prepared for battle. Even though they were about three to four li apart, one could vaguely tell that there were no fewer than a hundred thousand soldiers on the city wall.

If the wall was like that, one need not even mention the city within.

"They were indeed prepared in advance, Duanmu Hong that old thief, hmph!"

Hou Yuxiao uttered a cold snort. Although he was emotional, he quickly adjusted himself and turned to Hou Yucheng, asking gravely:

"Hei Miao City is defended by five hundred thousand soldiers, and the four hundred thousand Zhaoyang Army won't arrive for another three-plus hours. Relying on our three hundred thousand Red Flame Army below us, do you have confidence in breaching the city?"

Exhilaration appeared on Hou Yucheng's face as he bowed and said, "Big brother, you underestimate us; three hundred thousand Red Flame Army is more than enough!"

"Family Head, rest assured, we will breach the city with ease!"

Gao Changlong and Gao Changhu also shouted in unison behind him, both deliberately raising their voices so it passed through the troops behind them.

"We will breach the city with ease!"

The three hundred thousand Red Flame Army shouted in unison, their voices booming across dozens of li, shaking the entire Hei Miao City.

As they channeled their cultivation simultaneously, a formidable force of qi and blood turned into a blood-red cloud that surged into the sky, an awe-inspiring sight.

Against the Red Flame Army's confidence, Hou Yuxiao showed no surprise; the Hou Clan's Red Flame Army was designed to match the elite of Holy Lands.

The three hundred thousand-strong Martial Artist army had at least Ten Layers of Body Openings for all, and many were in the Gang Qi Realm and Grandmaster Realm, having also cultivated the Hou Clan's Chiyan Fury Holy Army Canon.

If they were unable to capture a Hei Miao City that was only defended by five hundred thousand ordinary soldiers and without any Array protection, then all the resources the family had poured in over the years would indeed be wasted.

"Begin the assault."

Hou Yuxiao said flatly, issuing the command to attack the city.

"The whole army, attack!"

"The whole army, attack!"

"The whole army, attack!"

The voices of Hou Yucheng, Gao Changlong, and Gao Changhu, amplified by their respective cultivation, instantly spread throughout the entire army behind them. The three hundred thousand Red Flame Army, already poised to strike, received the command without any hesitation. They patted their warhorses, turning into swift arrows skimming the ground, and charged towards Hei Miao City.