Wang Ming Liang, the Wasteral!

The Three Brothers Village, although a rather independent village with a unique history and culture, was ultimately still a village that consisted of mortals. At most they'd have a few martial artists behind their back, but compared to Cultivators who could be equated to immortals and be as 'high and lofty' as the clouds, Martial Artists were much more typical in demeanour and capability. Confronted with an army a Martial Artist could run, but they certainly couldn't resist. That was beyond the capability of even the best of Martial Artists.

With such a level of capability, naturally the Three Brothers Village still fell in the jurisdiction of the local lord and Kingdom.