The elderly man was none other than the Hou Clan's grand elder. He couldn't find a chance to take revenge against Liu Wuxie, but Chen Ran had visited the Hou Clan with a sinister plan a few days ago. The Azure Crimson Gate had also sent a few elders over to help the Hou Clan capture Liu Wuxie's family members to threaten him.0

The Hou Clan had initially rejected the suggestion, but the Azure Crimson Gate had sent an influential elder who promised to support the Hou Clan if the plan succeeded.0

As a second-tier sect, there was no way the Hou Clan could contend with the Azure Crimson Gate. In addition to Liu Wuxie's current status in the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, killing him would be akin to stirring the hornet's nest to annihilate the Hou Clan.0

But their courage grew with the Azure Crimson Gate's assurance. Though the Azure Crimson Gate didn't obtain a good result in this Ten Grand Ceremony, its overall strength remained unaffected.1

A middle-aged man stood before the Hou Clan's grand elder. He was Prince Yong Xian, who had fled into the cultivation world in the past. However, he had long discarded his title as a prince and used his full name.0

"It's certain. I have verified the information,...0