Hou Yuxiao had neither a king's domineering aura nor the heart of a martial artist unafraid of power; when he was weak, it was normal to be looked down upon and despised.
Last year, during the Zhaoyang Disturbance, although he played a certain role, his impact was limited. Throughout the ordeal, he essentially played the part of an extra, anxiously waiting for those Sacred Land Successors to determine the victor.
Because their victory or defeat was linked to his own destiny.
Fortunately, he bet correctly; Sikong Yue emerged victorious, bringing about a tremendous change for both the fate of the Hou Clan and himself.
In this process, he had been looked down upon and despised by many, including Sikong Yue, Tian Fa Zheng, Tuoba Huang, and even Tian Linong, Tong Hu, and Helian Wuji—who among them hadn't belittled or despised him?
