[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female-":3,"chapter-my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-218":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","My Master's Elder Brother Just Took on a Female Disciple",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2265751,4423,"Chapter 218: New Note: Old Man Dad (6k)","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-218",218,"\u003Cp>Hearing Lin Daochen say he wanted to perform soul-searching, Wu Tiangang’s disciple Fang Jun immediately jumped forward, face flushed with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master Lin, you speak lightly, but you know full well how much spiritual damage soul-searching inflicts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My master is a revered third-rank array master—what if his spiritual sea is damaged? Who bears responsibility for that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you saying you don’t trust the Prince’s methods?” Lin Daochen asked Fang Jun, his expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun instantly glanced at the Spirit Severing realm cultivator before him, his face turning ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly bowed deeply, voice trembling: “My lord, forgive me—I never doubted your judgment, I was merely panicked, worried my master might not endure it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo merely waved his hand, frowning tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t a fool; from Lin Daochen’s clear, logical words, the two men’s involuntary signs of panic,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and their suspiciously eager recommendations after Lin Daochen’s promotion to third-rank array master, he had already guessed the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he felt only inner irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the imperial capital, endless conspiracies and scheming had disgusted him to the core—that’s why he volunteered to guard the frontier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d assumed the people here were straightforward, blood-and-iron types, with none of those convoluted intrigues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he’d forgotten one thing: wherever there are people, you can never escape such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what should he do now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accuse Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang, who had labored here for five years, or defend the wronged Master Lin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three were not imperial personnel—they were honored guests he’d personally invited to assist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he didn’t care who was right or wrong; as the supreme authority over the entire frontier, he cared only about one thing: how to fix this single four-color array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Lin Daochen, his expression grave: “You meant the array hasn’t collapsed—that with one more day, it can be repaired?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen nodded slightly: “Uncertain. Perhaps, if we all work together, there’s still a chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dared not overpromise—after all, whether Zhou Qing could successfully repair the final spirit rune was still unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after venting his anger and frustration, he’d softened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he’d thought before, Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang were his Qimeng  teachers, the pioneers who guided him in the art of fourth-rank arrays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to give them another chance—to unite and overcome this crisis together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Lin Shi’s magnanimous spirit, Xuan Yuan Shuo’s eyes flickered with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was offering them a way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang, voice calm yet hopeful: “Both masters, what do you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tiangang sensed the chaotic spiritual energy around him and recalled his own prior calculations; he bowed deeply, voice tinged with anger and resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If my lord doesn’t trust me, then I’ll leave. The mountains are high, the roads long—no need to trouble you to see me off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he spun on his heel, swept his sleeve, and strode away with his disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Su Lishan sighed: “My lord, prepare quickly—this array won’t hold much longer. We take our leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he too turned and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo, seeing this, panicked and rushed after them: “Calm down, calm down—we’re all here to defend the frontier, no need for such rashness…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this, Lin Daochen shook his head, his face filled with disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For those devoted to learning, humility and admitting fault should be the most basic virtues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these two, to protect their fragile reputations and pride, had utterly abandoned the humility and grace expected of scholars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complexity of human hearts is sometimes harder to fathom than the runes of a fourth-rank array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, all hope rested on Zhou Qing alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Er Daye let out a quiet snort, then slowly retrieved his image stone, murmuring to himself: “Made such a mess and now think you can just walk away? I won’t allow it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two beams of light slipped silently into the ground, chasing after their departing figures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, Xuan Yuan Shuo returned, exhausted, his face heavy with helplessness and sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Lin Daochen—and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bow carried both his earlier apology and his deep respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’ve left. You should leave too. In a few days, I’ll lure some demon clans to attack the frontier—then we’ll blame the array’s failure on them. You’re not involved. Thank you for your trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen hadn’t expected them to be so absolute—just walking away like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They truly feared the array’s collapse would implicate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing this enlightened prince, Lin Daochen’s heart stirred with emotion; he returned the bow: “My lord, your righteousness moves me. I’m deeply grateful—but this array…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This array—we will not fail you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lin Daochen could finish, Zhou Qing’s voice came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three turned sharply—Zhou Qing stood at the array’s core, drenched in sweat, one hundred and eighty-six spirit seals swirling around him, each glowing with unique radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he poured the final wisp of spiritual power into the rune he’d repaired, every single glyph of the four-color array instantly dimmed—the thunderous hum that had echoed for three thousand years fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire array plunged into deathly stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Er Daye and Lin Daochen felt sudden, inexplicable tension—their hearts pounded faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really didn’t disappoint…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo had barely spoken when the rune Zhou Qing had repaired—Qian Tian Yu Ling Zhang—suddenly flickered with a faint glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, like the first flame in darkness, it spread rapidly outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever it reached, the extinguished glyphs reignited one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the entire array blazed back to life as if rebooted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, every spirit rune seemed infused with renewed vitality, showing no trace of decay or age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the core region began to tremble—growing stronger, stronger, as if a slumbering giant stirred awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen and Er Daye could no longer contain their cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo stood frozen, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this surge of fresh energy too well—it was identical to the feeling when his elder brother, alongside a fourth-rank array master, had first installed the Seven-Star Binding Demon Array here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as in memory, spiritual energy surged wildly, forming colossal vortices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These vortices intertwined and collided, roaring with deafening force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the eighteen massive cauldrons beneath the city walls began to hum with deep, resonant tones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven meteor-sized stars began to flow brilliant runes, forming dazzling pillars of spiritual energy that pierced the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the array reborn, the frontier soldiers erupted in excitement, shouting to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their cheers rose and fell, merging into a mighty wave that echoed endlessly across the frontier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had finally returned to order!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, seeing this, exhaled deeply—the heavy stone in his chest finally lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t let his Master or Er Daye down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this is unbelievable!” Xuan Yuan Shuo murmured, then suddenly remembered something and dashed off to inspect other parts of the array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to confirm this wasn’t a fleeting afterglow—but true rebirth, fully restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent!” Er Daye hadn’t felt this exhilarated—fighting pressure alongside others, turning the tide—in ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, beaming, and slapped Zhou Qing hard on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight +9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the note above his head—【Kid stronger than me】—changed to 【Trustworthy Kid】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen’s eyes grew slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best decision of his life was when Si Yunya brought this shy boy to his thatched hut—and he agreed to take him as an inner disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could have imagined this boy would today, single-handedly, repair the entire array?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You did it—you truly did it!” Lin Daochen wept with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, the clouds parted and the moon shone through!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting their gazes, Zhou Qing’s heart swelled with mixed emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo returned, beaming: “It’s done! It’s all fixed! How… how did you do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Zhou Qing, thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing bowed: “I merely followed my Master’s guidance. This isn’t my achievement alone—if you wish to know, ask my Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xuan Yuan Shuo was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen was equally surprised—but then his eyes filled with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Zhou Qing’s most precious gift to him after his promotion to third-rank array master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang would sever ties with him upon returning, even use their influence to slander him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d have a hundred mouths and still couldn’t defend himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now? In three days, he’d repaired the frontier’s four-color array—this was the most powerful vindication possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also elevated his status in the array world beyond anything before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Er Daye watched Zhou Qing, his admiration deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such great merit—and no young man would stay so composed, not boast, yet still share credit humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo, seeing Lin Daochen’s shock, now understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced again at Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he said nothing—instead, he bowed deeply to Lin Daochen: “Master Lin, on behalf of the millions of soldiers on the frontier, I thank you. This debt I will forever remember.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Xuan Yuan Shuo’s bow, Lin Daochen felt profound shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Zhou Qing and Si Yunya smiling at him, he could only nod and quickly help Xuan Yuan Shuo to his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is what we ought to do; contributing to the peace of the border is our honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo nodded, about to speak, when suddenly a tremendous roar erupted from one side of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression instantly changed, his gaze sharpening in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said at once: “An aura of demonic energy is approaching. The three of you, I must take my leave. I shall host a victory banquet for you personally later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Xuan Yuan Shuo immediately departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhou Qing and the others emerged, they saw a massive bronze cauldron in the distance, ringing incessantly, with wisps of smoke veiling a distant direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Large numbers of soldiers were rapidly assembling, armored warriors boarding ships in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamed mounts raised their heads and let out long, thunderous roars that shook the four corners of the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying beasts with wings spanning dozens of zhang had already taken to the skies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Longxiang Army, Xuanjia Army, and Fenxing Army launched forth in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Zhou!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fourth Brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu and Lu Yaoyao had been anxiously waiting outside; now that they saw the three emerge, they rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing they were unharmed, they finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long ago, they had witnessed Masters Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang angrily leading their disciples away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Prince could not dissuade them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they left, they had threatened that if the formation were damaged, none of them would escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused many soldiers to speculate and grow fearful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing could only smile and say: “It’s fine—the formation has been repaired.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were not outsiders, Zhou Qing briefly recounted what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing it, Lu Yaoyao’s eyes filled with awe; from the formation’s renewed glow and the soldiers’ shouts, she had already guessed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight Points +9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao’s Touding  note 【So Awesome】 instantly changed to 【So Dad】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing’s smile froze on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth are you thinking about all day?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m barely older than you—I haven’t even held a girl’s hand yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not ready to be a father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he couldn’t help but recall that time after the Demon King Hou Shan lost the 【Fusang Spirit Sunflower】, when they were dispatched to search the Canglan Mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he had been paired with Lu Yaoyao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they lit the campfire at night, she said how long it had been since they’d had such quiet, private time together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She went on to speculate endlessly about what kind of Dao partner she’d find in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before sleeping, she even asked if she could call him “Dad,” leaving him so startled he fell out of the tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be happening again so soon?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting Lu Yaoyao’s sparkling gaze now, Zhou Qing’s eyes darted away, quickly turning to his Third Senior Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight Points +9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu’s Touding  note 【Little Brother Who Talks Nonsense】 changed to 【Little Brother of the Future Formation Master】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too was immensely exhilarated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected they’d complete the task three days ahead of schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder those two had stormed off in fury—what a disgusting sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they’d stayed just a little longer and seen the formation repaired, they might have fainted from rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Qing’s mind stirred, and he immediately opened his personal panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though most of those bound to his talent skill 【Heart Insight Vision】 were not nearby, his Third Senior Brother, Lu Yaoyao, and Second Uncle kept refreshing his points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Zhou Qing】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Age: Thirty-Five】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cultivation Base: Soul Transformation Realm, Early Stage】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Cultivation Method: Yin-Yang Scripture】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Talent Skill: One Insight Per Day】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Random Scroll】—【Odd Scroll Collection】—（【Corpse-Touch Scroll】）\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight Vision—LV4 (379\u002F400)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Reduced Presence—LV5 (26\u002F100)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Skill Fragment: 0\u002F3 (Unobtainable)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed 【Heart Insight Vision】 would soon reach Level 5, allowing him to bind more people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the 【Corpse-Touch Scroll】, according to its description, he could only touch three people, fulfill their final wishes, and then randomly obtain a precious item from their life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder if demons can be targeted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Zhou!” As Zhou Qing pondered, Xuan Yuan Yichen and Xuan Yuan Muqian hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Prefect of Longyuan Commandery, Zhong Yao, he had rushed back immediately after the welcoming banquet that night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as the head of a commandery overseeing nine prefectures, his daily administrative duties piled up like mountains—he had no time to linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard Masters Su and Wu left? Are you all right?” Xuan Yuan Yichen asked anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu snorted coldly, his face brimming with disdain. “Two frauds who deceive the world—let them go. Staying would only bring them shame!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Third Senior Brother!” Zhou Qing softly called out, then turned to the two: “Nothing serious. Why didn’t you follow the Prince?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they came to the border for training, such large-scale battles were rare opportunities—they should have gone with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their demeanor, Xuan Yuan Yichen, though puzzled, refrained from pressing further; he could ask his Imperial Grandfather later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said instead: “We just missed it. But I received a message from Grandfather—he insisted I take good care of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen stepped forward, bowing slightly, and said politely: “Thank you, Prince. But we’re all exhausted these past few days, especially Zhou Qing, who expended tremendous energy. We’d like to rest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course! Absolutely! I’ll take you back right away!” Xuan Yuan Yichen replied quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Xuan Yuan Muqian quietly approached Lu Yaoyao, wanting to ask something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao shook her head apologetically; since Dad didn’t want to talk about it, she wouldn’t gossip behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, one more thing—my mother will be coming to the border soon!” Xuan Yuan Muqian whispered, as if sharing an exciting secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao’s eyes lit up instantly. “Grandma… no, Empress Yuechen is coming? When exactly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered that when she first met Xuan Yuan Muqian at Taiqingmen, the girl had orange hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, she learned it was because the girl had taken a special elixir that changed her hair color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, however, her hair was black with streaks of silver, inherited from her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Empress Yuechen was a demon race—though Xuan Yuan Muqian had never specified which one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xuan Yuan Muqian was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mother only has me as a daughter—I don’t even have a Dao partner yet. Don’t go calling her that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re best friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, if Mother met Lu Yaoyao, she’d surely be delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Lu Yaoyao broke through to Nascent Soul Mid-Stage, her silver streaks had multiplied—black hair threaded with silver, nearly identical to her mother’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yaoyao agreed, she’d be happy to have her mother adopt her as an adopted daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re not a fox race, are you?” Xuan Yuan Muqian suddenly reached out and grabbed Lu Yaoyao’s rear, a mischievous glint in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao jumped back in shock, her cheeks flushing red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re the fox… wait?” Lu Yaoyao suddenly realized—Empress Yuechen was a fox race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder Princess Nine’s hair was so unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Muqian laughed heartily. “No tail, still human form—looks like you’re not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nascent Soul demon generals could barely speak human speech; only Soul Transformation demon kings could assume human form, though certain traits still remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. They’re already far away!” She grabbed Lu Yaoyao’s hand and hurried after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuanzhi, who had stood silently by, sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would she suddenly come? Has she discovered me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yuanzhi murmured to herself, then gazed toward the direction Xuan Yuan Shuo had departed, her eyes flickering with unknown thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shengwu Empire governed eight commanderies and seventy-two prefectures, its territory vast and its borders boundless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One side bordered the sea, while two others adjoined a Level-Three and a Level-Four spiritual nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining southern border faced the Infinite Beast Mountains directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here was the demon race’s domain—the Shengwu Empire’s most vigilant frontier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, within the Infinite Beast Mountains, the greatest threats were the relatively nearby Taiyao Mountain, Xueyu Mountain, and Qianhuan Miku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each mountain range stretched for hundreds of thousands of li, home to countless demon races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, Taiyao Mountain’s most powerful faction was the Peng Clan, which had produced Feng Xuan Yi, a Peng Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, this mighty Zhanling cultivator perished in the Eastern Region of Lingyun Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, numerous demon kings across Taiyao Mountain are stirring, coveting the power vacuum left by Feng Xuan Yi, hoping to replace him and become the new overlord of Taiyao Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon clans dwelling in Xueyu Mountain are mostly cruel and bloodthirsty, delighting in devouring the flesh and blood of other beings; the strongest among them is the Jiao Emperor, who possesses a trace of true dragon blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Qianhuan Miku, its terrain is complex and ever-changing, with interwoven caves and tunnels, making it the domain of the insect race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, the Spider Emperor is the supreme ruler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the current state of the four borders of the Shengwu Imperial Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the jade slip sent by Xuan Yuan Yi Chen, Zhou Qing let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That means, along the southern border, there are three Zhan Ling–realm demon emperors threatening the realm—such overwhelming pressure explains why Xuan Yuan Shuo personally guards this front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet within the Shengwu Imperial Dynasty, there are over a dozen Zhan Ling–realm experts; if truly needed, the old emperor should be able to rally them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, their breakthroughs were all made possible thanks to the old emperor’s resources and support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But although only three demon emperors stand on the border, behind each of them lie the territories of other demon emperors—pull one hair and the whole body moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, over these many years, neither side dares to act rashly, maintaining a delicate balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder what clues Feng Lao uncovered in the Eastern Region regarding the ancient past, prompting Xuan Yuan Shuo to launch a direct strike?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having finished reading all this, Zhou Qing finally gained a general understanding of the entire empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Second Uncle, which level-five cultivation nation is closest to the Shengwu Imperial Dynasty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing turned his head, watching Second Uncle, who sat cross-legged, his hands constantly tracing invisible patterns in the air, a strange smile on his face, and couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Second Uncle occasionally chuckled, as if playing some cruel prank on someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3259,"2026-06-19T20:13:54.632Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","600be1f5ac0d81c8a9f8b1e8448463dbe06dd50e63a48c83e2ecc6fbdc56a0a8","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-219","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-217",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]