He said that Sikong Yue cares so much about the Divine Sect's treasure vault, or rather, the Ten Thousand Demons Cave, why doesn't he come personally? Instead, it's Sikong Xingzhou and Fahai who are here.

Furthermore, during previous encounters with Sikong Xingzhou, why was he so well-acquainted with him? Also, all these years Sikong Xingzhou has been in the Rakshasa Holy Sect, why is his presence so low? Even when the Rakshasa Holy Sect was changed to the New Moon Cult, this former Sect Hierarch did not reveal himself.

All of this leads to only one answer.

That is, Sikong Xingzhou is Sikong Yue.

These two people are actually one person!

"Hmph, not too foolish, probably none of you know that the real Sikong Xingzhou died fourteen years ago. The one standing before you now is actually Sikong Yue.

Sikong Xingzhou was killed by his own daughter, personally!"

Wow...…

The whole place was in an uproar, including Hou Yuxiao, the first to piece together the answer, whose face was now somewhat bewildered. He looked at Sikong Xingzhou, confusion and puzzlement etched on his brow.

This, how could it be!

Sikong Yue killed her own father.

If patricide upending morality is unimaginable, the more puzzling question is, how did Sikong Yue do it?

Sikong Xingzhou was the number one under heaven!

Fourteen years ago, Hou Yuxiao didn't know Sikong Yue's cultivation, but twelve years ago when they first met in Zhaoyang County, Sikong Yue was only in the Second Realm of Grandmaster, which he knew.

Hou Yuxiao's expression froze, and he fell silent.

Right, twelve years ago, what cultivation did he have?

How could he possibly see through Sikong Yue's true strength?

It's not even about anything else, but just the scene during the recent New Moon Festival, when Sikong Yue waved and beheaded Long Yu, which he still couldn't forget; Sikong Yue's true strength, perhaps none present could fathom.

"Hou Yuxiao...…"

Sikong Xingzhou spoke, though he only called out once to Hou Yuxiao, it instantly caught everyone's attention because his voice was no longer the previous middle-aged man's but transformed into a profoundly calm and gentle female voice.

This was equivalent to indirectly responding to what Jiang Tianming just said.

He really is Sikong Yue...…

"You will thank me for releasing these millions of demons!"

After saying this, Sikong Yue didn't wait for Hou Yuxiao to respond, waving her hand to raise a gust that enveloped Zhantai Wuyuan, directly flying out of the Ten Thousand Demons Cave.

Would he really thank her for letting out these millions of demons?

Hou Yuxiao's brows furrowed slightly, with a faint realization of why Sikong Yue said this, yet he remained quietly composed, saying nothing, just coldly watching Sikong Yue leave. Only when she had completely flown away did he turn to other residents of the Holy Land:

"Everyone, the demons have already started to emerge!"

A crowd of Saints was still immersed in guessing about Sikong Yue's patricide and her true strength, but Hou Yuxiao's reminder abruptly snapped them back to their surroundings, only to find demons beginning to escape.

Crack...… Crack...…

The chains entangled around the millions of stars began to fall off, and all around was the sound of metal and stone breaking. Countless demons poked their heads out from the stars, letting out roars as Demon Qi rose to the sky, almost instantly filling the entire space.

Everyone gazed towards the myriad stars, their pupils crawling with horror:

There's a two-headed dragon entangled among stars; there's an Octo-Arm Daemon pounding its chest in fury; there's a Blood-Clawed Demon Wolf raising its head in a howl; a Myriad-Legged Centipede Demon has already half-exposed its body, twisting and writhing in the air; and thousand-hand demon dolls are baring their claws and fangs among the stars...

The myriad demons, though varied in form, ranged in strength, yet all were thousands of feet tall, some even towering tens of thousands of feet after only half-unveiling their bodies, remarkably terrifying indeed.

"These demons, bound by the Divine Sect for thousands of years, harbor deep hatred against the Human Race in Shenzhou, now freed all at once, Shenzhou will surely never again find peace!"

"Millions of demons, with only the Holy Land blocking them, the citizens of the thirteen provinces will surely flock to the major Holy Lands, but how many can the Holy Lands protect, of the tens of billions of lives, how many can survive?"

"Isn't Sikong Yue afraid of being plagued by karmic obstacles and dying a miserable death after committing such heinous crimes?"

...

"Why, are you all suddenly filled with compassion now? Back when the Shenzhou Divine Dynasty fell, I didn't see any of you worrying about the people of Shenzhou. Now that millions of demons have emerged, isn't this the perfect opportunity for you Holy Lands to reshuffle the deck?"

Jiang Tianming saw the saints speaking up and immediately interrupted with a sneer, his words dripping with sarcasm.

Hou Yuxiao said nothing on the side, but he resonated deeply with Jiang Tianming's words. Millions of demons emerging ultimately affects the common folk and the lower echelons of Shenzhou. The Holy Lands have many means, and with saints in command, unless the demons cause large-scale chaos, there won't be too many issues.

The common martial artists and people who suffer can only survive by relying on the Holy Lands. Just as Jiang Tianming said, now is the perfect opportunity to reshuffle the deck. These saints, who appear compassionate, are likely already thinking about how to recruit more forces once they return.

Moreover, at this critical juncture, releasing demons is actually acceptable to all major Holy Lands.

The Great Jin Dynasty is fighting on three fronts and, after losing the capital, is exhausted. With the New Moon Cult wanting to intervene, it's not suitable to start a war with the alliance; the alliance needs a breather after being severely defeated by the Great Jin. And as for the New Moon Cult, it was Sikong Yue who released the demons. Her intentions are unclear, but her goal is somewhat achieved regardless.

In fact, Hou Yuxiao introspected and realized that he, too, was pleased to see the millions of demons escaping.

Once the Ten Thousand Demons Cave is concluded, and the New Moon Cult officially intervenes, without the demon incident, Sikong Yue would most likely side with the alliance. By then, the alliance, with the help of the New Moon Cult, would change the Hexi war situation, which wouldn't pay much attention to them holding onto the capital.

After leaving the Ten Thousand Demons Cave, Jiang Tianming will certainly take over the capital and raise the flag of the Great Yu Divine Dynasty again. By then, a large number of people will rally under him due to the reputation of the Great Yu, causing potential dissent among Chu Kuangren, Lu Kangping, and others.

Without the demons escaping, after leaving the Ten Thousand Demons Cave, the Hou Clan's position would weaken, facing fragmentation, allowing the Great Jin, the alliance, and the New Moon Cult to manipulate them as they wish.

But now, the situation is entirely different.

With millions of demons escaping, all three sides must focus on dealing with the demons. Chu Kuangren, Lu Kangping, Zhou Xuan Kai, and the many earth-level forces that subsequently joined the Hou Clan's banner all have only one choice: to band together with him, who has now broken through to sainthood, to collectively resist the demons and maneuver with the Great Jin, the New Moon Cult, and the alliance.

They have no other choice.

In the world today, the only ones capable of resisting demons are the saints, and there are only five families with saints: the Great Jin, the alliance, the New Moon Cult, the Great Yu, and lastly, the Hou Clan.

From the beginning, they didn't choose the Great Jin, the alliance, or the New Moon Cult, and they won't choose them now. So, it's only between the Great Yu and the Hou Clan. None of the three recognize Jiang Tianming, so the Great Yu is ruled out, leaving only the Hou Clan.

Thus, the escape of the demons is a good thing for Hou Yuxiao.

Even if it means devastation for all life in Shenzhou.

Hou Yuxiao sighed slightly in his heart. He wasn't sure about the other saints, but he truly felt strong sympathy for the Shenzhou people about to face countless demons.

"Master of the Hou Family, once we leave here, the capital will undoubtedly be lost. Why not bring your army to my Jizhou and collaborate with my alliance army to resist the demons together?"

Suddenly, Xun Mu extended an invitation to Hou Yuxiao.

Hearing this, Hou Yuxiao immediately showed a peculiar expression.

Xun Mu was right. After leaving the Ten Thousand Demons Cave, Jiang Tianming would certainly take back the capital. As the last Great Emperor of the Divine Dynasty, Hou Yuxiao has little chance of contending for the capital against him. Hence, he has to abandon it.

After abandoning the capital, there aren't many places for Hou Yuxiao to settle.

But inviting him to Jizhou...

"Brother Xun, be cautious with your words. Our Jizhou does not welcome the Hou Clan!"

Zhao Yulong's voice carried a decisive tone that brooked no argument.

Even if the Hou Clan joins the alliance, they still have old grudges with his Qinjian Villa, so he will definitely not make way for the Hou Clan. Besides, he is glad to see Hou Yuxiao without a place to settle.

One would normally expect the rejected Hou Yuxiao to be angry, but the saints noticed that instead of anger, Hou Yuxiao's face showed mockery and ridicule.

"Jizhou, Mr. Hou won't be going. If nothing goes wrong, it shouldn't be very peaceful there right now..."

Everyone's faces immediately showed a look of confusion!

Jizhou, not peaceful now...

What does it mean?