However, now they have abandoned Hou Jing and Qinjian Villa, turning to retreat to Hedong, returning immediately to the Hedong Alliance led by five families. In doing so, who would trust this Anti-Jin Alliance anymore? Even if the New Moon Divine Sect joins at this time, it might not be able to resist the widespread skepticism from people all over the world.

From an Anti-Jin Alliance that could unite aspirants across the world, it has turned into a local alliance headed by the five families of Hedong; the difference here is vast as ten thousand miles. If it were the former alliance, it would still be an organization capable of attracting the Hou Clan, Jiangbei Alliance, many top-tier forces, and even the New Moon Divine Sect, possessing strong cohesion and centripetal force. But now it has degenerated into a conservative group fighting against the great forces of the world.

The problem is, today the five families abandoned Qinjian Villa. Will the other four families unite tomorrow and abandon another Holy Land?

The alliance may soon fall apart if no unexpected events occur; this timing might be much sooner than anticipated.

"Once our army crosses the river, it would be as if wearing the same pants with Great Jin, this..."

Hou Yucheng didn't finish his sentence, his eyebrows furrowed deeply.

This is not a joke; it must be noted that just three months ago, they were in a state of mutual hostility with Great Jin and had even clashed in battle. This sudden 180-degree turn to cooperate with Great Jin might not be significant for those in leadership, but for the soldiers below, it is far from acceptable.

One moment an enemy with blood-deep hatred.

The next moment, a friend.

There is no issue with the Hou Clan's Red Flame Army, and Hou Yucheng is confident even with Zhaoyang Army. But now, he leads this army of over seventeen million, including the Hou Clan, Jiangbei Alliance, Lu Family, six top-tier forces, and over a million wandering martial artists from various states of the world.

Suddenly making so many accept the change is simply impossible.

Moreover, amongst these six top-tier forces and over a million wandering martial artists from different states, most are drawn by the prestige of the Great Yu Dynasty. In their eyes, Great Jin is a traitorous rebel.

To cooperate with Great Jin, they would never accept.

"So, after landing in Hexi and announcing cooperation with Great Jin, without surprise, there will be a significant wave of personnel loss. Thus, my brother and I chose to keep it from you to avoid premature dissemination of the matter."

Hou Yucheng nodded in understanding, realizing now, he pondered for a moment before looking up with resolute eyes and said, "We can't help the loss. The world's circumstances are constantly changing. Our Hou clan lacks Saints and the foundations of Holy Lands; we can only adapt according to the times. Those whose paths deviate from ours, let them go if they wish!"

Though he says it, neither Hou Yucheng who spoke these words nor Hou Yujie, Hou Yuling, and even Hou Yuduan beside him could hide a slight look of distress on their faces.

The initial coalition of Hou Clan, Jiangbei Alliance, and Lu Family totaled eleven million people. Recently, alongside six top-tier forces and wandering martial artists from various states, these newcomers summed up to nearly twenty million. Only six hundred thousand elites are left now, remarkably few compared to the initial coalition; thinking about the potential further losses after crossing the river, naturally pains them.

"We just need to focus on crossing the river southwards. As for what might arise in the Divine Sect treasury and the new movements each Holy Land might make, if our brother succeeds in breaking through the saint-level, our situation would change drastically immediately!"

Upon hearing Hou Yuduan's words, especially the last sentence, all three showed a hopeful expression.

If the eldest brother becomes a Saint, their situation would indeed be entirely different.

"The army has boarded the ships, let's prepare to set off!"

While chatting, Hou Yucheng didn't take his eyes off the preparations below. Seeing the last battleship begin to turn south, he promptly reminded others.

Upon hearing this, the three also regained their senses, following Hou Yucheng, flying towards the direction of the warships' voyage. This army represented the foundation of the Hou clan; they definitely intended to closely follow and oversee it.