Everyone in the Hou Family had already prepared to die. They were just waiting for the Meng, Tian, and Qi Families to arrive so they could fight them to the death.
The people of the Hou Family had considered fleeing, of course. But the Land of Heavenly Halberd was now under the control of the Five Great Noble Families. Where could they possibly run?
With nowhere left to flee, they could only fight to the death!
"Hahahahaha!"
"Head of the Hou Family, it's been a long time. I trust you've been well."
As soon as the people from the Meng, Tian, and Qi Families appeared, their arrogant laughter rang throughout the entire Hou Family.
"Enough with the nonsense, He Bi. What's the point of all this useless talk? We all know why you're here." The head of the Hou Family spoke coldly.
"Oh, Head of the Hou Family, that's not a very friendly way to greet us."
"What? Are the people of the Hou Family so eager to die?"
"Don't worry. I'll grant your wish, but I certainly won't let you die easily."
"Your Hou Family is nothing but a bunch of frauds who've stolen a reputation you never deserved. Take a good look at yourselves! How did you ever have the gall to claim the same standing as the Five Great Noble Families?"
"Do you really think you're worthy?"
"The Five Great Noble Families once turned the tide and saved the Land of Heavenly Halberd. Without them, this land would have ceased to exist long ago."
"And your Hou Family? You're nothing but a bunch of clowns. The Five Great Noble Families couldn't be bothered to deal with you, but we can't stand by and let them be insulted!"
At these words, the faces of the Hou Family members