So, at that time, she really was…

A wave of regret surged through his heart.

Hou Yuxiao's expression gradually turned bitter, Zhantai Wuyuan was his own son. Suddenly, many things became clear to him, many strange situations in the past, in that instant, he finally had all the answers.

The first time he met Zhantai Wuyuan, why did he feel a sense of familiarity?

When he held Wuyuan hostage, why did Duanmu Hong say that if he killed Zhantai Wuyuan, he would surely regret it in the future?

And in the Five Elements Heaven, when he threatened Sikong Yue with Zhantai Wuyuan's life, why did Sikong Yue have that expression...

Son, Zhantai Wuyuan was actually his son.

Wuyuan... no fate...

A bitter smile suddenly appeared on Hou Yuxiao's face.

Sikong Yue, Sikong Yue, Sikong Yue...…

He lowered his head, his fists nearly clenched until they bled, because he remembered nine years ago, it was Ding Xiang, Sikong Yue's maid, who leaked his and Zhan Taiqing's whereabouts.

What did this mean?

This indicated that everything was arranged by Sikong Yue!

Sikong Yue even knew the effects of the Divine Lotus, so what couldn't she arrange? Leaking their whereabouts to Qinjian Villa, forcing him to increase his strength to rescue Zhan Taiqing, and even in the Yunding Gang, everything that happened thereafter was within Sikong Yue's expectations.

Taking advantage of Zhan Taiqing's childbirth, she seized the position of Sect Hierarch, raised Wuyuan, and even deliberately guided him to hold a grudge against his father. Today, she used the pretext of the son rescuing the mother to force him to open the Divine Sect treasure vault...

"Sikong Yue!"

Hou Yuxiao's pupils turned crimson, and he roared angrily, shattering the entire residence of the Yunding Gang with one palm. This wasn't due to a high level of karmic obstacles, but because his emotions were truly out of control.

However, when he struck, he avoided Duanmu Hong, or more accurately, avoided Zhantai Wuyuan, who was standing with him.

At this moment, the more hatred he had for Sikong Yue, the more guilt he felt towards Zhantai Wuyuan. Thinking about how, over the years, he not only never fulfilled his responsibilities as a father, but even used his life to threaten Sikong Yue, and almost killed him himself...

Hou Yuxiao cast his gaze towards Zhantai Wuyuan, slightly opening his mouth.

He said nothing, but immediately closed his eyes, retracting his expression. When he opened his eyes again, he was back to his previous state, as if he knew nothing.

"Hou Yuxiao!"

Fahai had arrived.

Clad in a black monk's robe, when he looked at Hou Yuxiao, he made no effort to conceal the murderous intent in his eyes. His tone was filled with deep-seated hatred, possessing a desire to eliminate him to satiate his grudge.

If it weren't for Sikong Yue's orders, or knowing that the Allied Saint wouldn't allow him to act here, and with the Hou Clan's army present, he couldn't be certain he'd succeed.

Fahai would have acted against Hou Yuxiao long ago.

The hatred of a destroyed sect, the resentment of a deceased master, intertwined together, the aura on Fahai's body was almost uncontrollable. He stared intently at Hou Yuxiao, saying nothing, but Duanmu Hong, Zhantai Wuyuan, and Hou Yuxiao, whom he was staring at, could all clearly feel the rising murderous intent emanating from him.

...

In Hou Yuxiao's eyes, there was a hint of dimness and helplessness. At the moment he sensed Fahai's approach, he instantly grasped Sikong Yue's intent—this was to prevent him from recognizing Zhantai Wuyuan.

Even though, at this moment, Zhantai Wuyuan might not acknowledge him, if Fahai found out that Zhantai Wuyuan was his son...

Then who could guarantee what might happen?

Even taking a step back, even if Fahai did nothing, once the saints of other Holy Lands knew, could he still ensure the safety of his son?

Zhantai Wuyuan needed to open the Divine Sect treasure vault to save his mother, Zhan Taiqing.

Could he refuse?

Hou Yuxiao slightly clenched his fists. The debt he owed his son was already too much, and the same was true for Zhan Taiqing.

Even though he knew that Sikong Yue's so-called Soul Returning Spirit Wood might be deceiving his son, he could no longer refuse.

In a month, he would open the Divine Sect treasure vault.

Hou Yuxiao's unwillingness was almost bursting from his chest, but in front of Fahai, he suppressed his emotions, only striving to maintain a facade of calmness, bowing slightly to Fahai:

"Buddha Fahai, I trust you have been well since we last met."

Knowing that the man in front of him was almost mad with the desire to kill him, Hou Yuxiao felt extraordinarily calm at this moment, because he knew Fahai wouldn't dare.

Apart from the Allied Saint and Great Jin, even Sikong Yue wouldn't permit Fahai to act against him right now.

After all, the Divine Sect treasure vault relied on him to open it.

Fahai stared at Hou Yuxiao for a long time, without speaking.

He seemed unwilling to feign civility with Hou Yuxiao, clearly wanting to act but unable to due to Sikong Yue and the alliance, so he could only respond in this manner, letting Hou Yuxiao understand the strength of his desire to kill him.

But Hou Yuxiao was unwilling to continue wasting time here.

"Since it is the Sect Hierarch's order, I, Mr. Hou, shall comply. You three can depart for the Divine Capital now, and tomorrow I shall obey the Sect Hierarch's command to open the Divine Sect treasure vault. At that time, I will await the Sect Hierarch's arrival!"

The expressions of Duanmu Hong and Fahai were very calm.

Only Zhantai Wuyuan, upon hearing these words, revealed a look of ecstatic joy; he didn't even think about why Hou Yuxiao had changed so much before and after, having only one thought in his mind:

The Divine Sect treasure vault is going to be opened, as long as the Soul Returning Spirit Wood is found, I can awaken Mother!

Hou Yuxiao said nothing further, only taking a deep look towards the place where Duanmu Hong stood, then he turned and flew away.

"The Sect Hierarch is indeed formidable; Hou Yuxiao actually gave in so easily."

Fahai wore a cold smile, his tone carrying a touch of disappointment. Before departing, he had hoped in his heart that Hou Yuxiao wouldn't agree, so he could capture him, torture him, or capture Zhao Qingxue and Hou Wuji to force him into agreement.

To his surprise, Hou Yuxiao agreed so easily.

"Hmph!"

Fahai snorted coldly, saying nothing more, and left directly.

Duanmu Hong also took Zhantai Wuyuan and returned, preparing to go to the Divine Capital.

...

"Inform the third, let her announce to the world as quickly as possible that I will open the Divine Sect treasure vault in the Divine Capital, inviting all under The World to find the treasures of the Divine Sect, anyone who comes can enter!"

"Alright... wait, Big Brother, what did you say?"

In the Saint Heavenly Fist Sect's main hall, Hou Yuduan looked utterly astonished, somewhat doubting whether he had misheard what Hou Yuxiao just said.

"I'm going to open the Divine Sect treasure vault, Sikong Yue…"

Hou Yuxiao did not hide anything, directly explaining everything.

Of course, he trusted Old Fifth, but that wasn't the main reason for telling the truth. The key was that he had many arrangements to make and had to explain everything to Hou Yuduan beforehand.

"No wonder, every time I see that kid, I feel a sense of closeness; turns out he's of Hou Clan's blood..."

Upon hearing that Zhantai Wuyuan was his nephew, Hou Yuduan suddenly realized, and a smile appeared on his face. The fact that Big Brother and Zhan Taiqing had a son was surprising, yet seemingly logical.

Several years back, Big Brother and Zhan Taiqing indeed were quite close.

Of course, upon hearing how Sikong Yue used Zhantai Wuyuan to force Hou Yuxiao to open the Divine Sect treasure vault, he realized the insidious nature of the New Moon Cult's Sect Hierarch, his expression becoming much more serious.

"Something that Sikong Yue values, Great Jin and the alliance will inevitably value too. Without a doubt, once the news is announced, the Divine Capital will immediately become the target of everyone's attention; all eyes in the world will focus on the Divine Capital..."

Upon hearing this, Hou Yuduan's eyes lit up.

He didn't even wait for Hou Yuxiao to finish before speaking:

"That's when we can really spread our wings!"