Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

"The entire million-strong Red Flame Army is mobilized; Hou Yuxiao plans to decide the fate of the world with one battle."

Upon hearing Nu Yuan's words, Jin Guang turned to look at the Mingwang Buddha and said solemnly, "Instruct the city's garrison: no matter what, even if they die, they must hold the city gates. With the two of us here, Hou Yuxiao can't make much of an impact, but the city gates will have to rely on you!"

"Yes, disciple understands."

After acknowledging, the Mingwang Buddha headed towards the garrison already spread around the city gates. At every place he passed, he exchanged a few words with the commanding officers, evidently instructing them on the tactics for defending the city.

"Army, attack the city!"

A one hundred seventy thousand-strong army arrayed three miles away, almost right under their noses, making any covert actions impossible. Thus, Hou Yuxiao's method of assault was simple and direct, without a hint of subtlety. To ensure the order reached everyone's ears, his voice inevitably increased, also alerting the garrison within Yeyun County.

The siege has begun.

"Advance, army!"

With Zheng Ping's order, the foremost thirty thousand new troops, lacking war horses, moved slowly in the direction of the city gate. Following them were forty thousand Zhaoyang Army troops, led by Nie Xinliu and Su Li, riding regular war horses, who also began to move slowly.

Why is it that the Red Flame Army did not lead the assault? What's going on?

Watching tens of thousands of troops advancing like turtles, Nu Yuan, Jin Guang, and the garrison commanders on the city wall were momentarily stunned.

A siege is inherently challenging, even for an army of outstanding martial artists. Typically, the cavalry's charge is used to breach the gate, which is considered most normal. Yet Hou Yuxiao put troops without horses at the forefront; what does this mean?

The Hexi armies stayed in close formation, almost one after the other, while the Red Flame Army at the rear made no move, contrary to expectations. But Hou Yuxiao's subsequent order left the somewhat bewildered garrison on the city walls tense, instilling fear in their hearts once more.

"Red Flame Army, prepare!"

...

"World-Honored One, the first row consists of surrendered soldiers from the Jiuchi and Pengkang counties!"

Jin Guang's expression froze momentarily, then quickly realized, looking down at the vanguard troops, only a kilometer from the city gates, and said with composure, "So Hou Yuxiao plans to have these cannon fodder come and die first. The real siege will be carried out by the Zhaoyang Army in the middle and the Red Flame Army at the back."

Surrendered soldiers, now it makes sense.

Everyone suddenly understood, and as they watched the approaching army from below the city, a flash of deep disgust appeared in their eyes.

Those who surrender are unpopular everywhere, not to mention, many among them are sect members and disciples of the Leiyin Temple, and soldiers of the Huang Chan Army.

"Prepare some crossbow arrows to kill, the army will remain still and continue to wait for the approach of the Zhaoyang Army and the Red Flame Army."

The Mingwang Buddha did not loudly give the command but instead leaned over to tell a nearby commanding officer, who then transmitted it to various locations.

The best shooting range for a crossbow is five hundred meters; in just a moment, the vanguard troops will be upon them, with the garrison on the front lines long ready with crossbows aimed and tensioned.

Yet, just as the army entered the shooting range.

Suddenly, a shocking change occurred...

"Brothers, as disciples of the Chan Sect, how can we raise our blades against our own? The brutality of Hexi forces us to kill our fellow disciples; we have yielded only out of expediency. Now, as our seniors hold firm in the city, it is time for us to return our loyalty to the temple. I hope brethren will turn with me to fight these Hexi bandits!"

"Fight these Hexi scoundrels to the end."

"Alive as people of the Chan Sect, dead as the ghosts of the Chan Sect."

"Hexi wants us to die; how can we fulfill their wish!"

"Our loyalty is unswerving, and the seniors in the temple will surely come out to support us."

"Indeed, fight them, and there might still be a way out!"

...

Zheng Ping's words, echoed by dozens of experts, quickly reached the ears of all new soldiers. At the same time, a wave of hatred against the Hexi army swept through.

The thirty thousand new troops, astonishingly, turned around and began to fight against the Zhaoyang Army, which was closest to them!

The entire garrison of Yeyun County was dumbfounded.

Jin Guang and Nu Yuan, the two great World-Honored Ones, were also stunned, but when they saw the distant Hou Yuxiao and his men all appearing in disarray, the two exchanged a quick glance, their pupils flashing with joy.