The key is, once they join the respective camp, they will inevitably be entangled in this war that affects the balance of the world. By then, trying to stand by and watch as before is a fool's dream. Any slight mistake would turn all the Hou Clan's efforts over the years into nothing, so there can be no room for carelessness.
"Both Great Jin and the Five Holy Lands are currently restrained, only deploying a small number of spies in Hexi to gather information. I've only dealt with those who were too blatant, and to avoid arousing suspicion, both sides have also dealt with a batch each.
