[{"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-220":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},2265753,4423,"Chapter 220: I","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-220",220,"\u003Cp>At that moment, Qin Liao and Xie Heng exchanged a glance, then turned to Prince Xuanyuan Shuo, their eyes full of inquiry, awaiting his decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the two of you join forces, wouldn’t that be unfair?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanyuan Shuo fell silent for a moment, then gave a slight nod in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to observe Zhou Qing’s realm once more, and he had a feeling that during his battle with Lu Jinghong, the boy hadn’t used his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now, his state radiated an intense excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving their master’s permission, the two launched their attack without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, however, wore an eager grin, unafraid, and met them head-on with a one-against-two charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Liao gripped a battle-axe tightly in his hand; the axe glowed crimson, its blade swirling with scorching spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he swung it, a searing gale surged forth, cleaving toward Zhou Qing’s head—its momentum seemed ready to split him in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Heng held a broadsword, its blade thick and heavy, exuding a chilling aura that starkly contrasted Qin Liao’s heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, he moved—his speed astonishing, leaving a piercing whistle in his wake, closing the distance to Zhou Qing almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing their pincer attack, he still used his broken sword to block left and right, unleashing lightning, sword qi, Suanni , and Jin Wu without restraint…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao hu hadn’t expected Fourth Brother to be this fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Transformation experts here constantly teeter on the edge of life and death, having endured countless battles soaked in blood; their combat prowess equals at least two ordinary sect cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant Zhou Qing was now challenging four peers simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know your Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown is incredible, but you don’t need to be this reckless—take a breather at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he felt a chill crawl up his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively turned toward the source of that coldness and saw the nine legion commanders staring at him with hostile glares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each held two supreme-grade spirit stones in their hands, then flashed a chilling smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao hu’s heart tightened; he forced a nervous laugh and quickly turned away, pretending not to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew when to stop—especially since he had no faith in Fourth Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young friend, one more round? You just won twenty-five supreme-grade spirit stones from us last time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, a deep, rumbling voice echoed in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Yan Xiao hu shook his head firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s no fun. Who ever leaves the gambling table after one win? That’s not how it’s done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly. You’re one of us—this is just killing the mood. We’ve got more than enough money; besides cultivation, we’ve got nowhere to spend it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One more round—how about two-to-one odds instead of three-to-one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing these nine unyielding spiritual sense messages, Yan Xiao hu shook his head like a rattle drum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a crushing, overwhelming pressure slammed down like a mountain falling from the heavens—his face instantly turned ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, even a strong dragon can’t overpower the local snakes—these nine commanders pressed on him harder than his own sect’s Supreme Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no choice, Yan Xiao hu gritted his teeth and replied through spiritual sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elders, I can play another round—but can I bet on Brothers Qin Liao and Xie Heng?” Yan Xiao hu pleaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, nine thunderous laughs erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You brat, stop fooling around. Betting on your own? Hurry up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu wanted to cry, reluctantly pulling out eighteen supreme-grade spirit stones—making everyone around him stare with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nine commanders flicked their fingers, each dropping two supreme-grade spirit stones precisely onto the betting table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lu Yaoyao arrived and placed three supreme-grade spirit stones squarely on Zhou Qing’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe in Senior Brother Zhou!” Lu Yaoyao declared with full confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen also strolled over with a smile and gently placed three supreme-grade spirit stones down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If even we all lack faith in him, that would be utterly ridiculous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the six extra supreme-grade spirit stones, Yan Xiaohu let out a quiet sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he lost, at least he’d lose less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder what Second Uncle is doing—Fourth Brother is fighting for your bet, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sense of responsibility at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no one knew that, on a space vessel far from the border, everyone—including Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang—was screaming in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They clawed frantically at their bodies, as if countless venomous insects were biting them, the itch unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as deep bloody gashes tore across their skin, they didn’t stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was utterly bizarre and terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped by quietly; barely half an hour had passed when, under the stunned gaze of all, the two figures on the training ground flew backward uncontrollably and crashed heavily to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Qin Liao and Xie Heng could struggle to their feet, Zhou Qing flashed forward like a phantom, appearing before them, his broadsword and battle-axe precisely pressed against their throats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing panted heavily, drenched in sweat, yet his eyes blazed with exhilaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, his domineering realm had strengthened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then returned their weapons to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gentlemen, my apologies!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both men wore bitter expressions, filled with crushing defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They never imagined that their years of seamless teamwork would collapse within half an hour—this was utter humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Pojun and Lu Jinghong, watching from the crowd, were briefly stunned—then couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hearts finally felt somewhat balanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao hu stood frozen for a long moment, then finally snapped out of it, yelling excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy shit, did I just get forced into winning eighteen supreme-grade spirit stones?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, he slapped his own face—startling the nine commanders, who all flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with this kid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he get too excited and lose his mind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they saw Yan Xiao hu filled with self-reproach, yanking violently at his own hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a piece of trash—I doubted my own brother! If I could do it again, I’d never be so foolish!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he’d been bolder just now, he could’ve won even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nine legion commanders: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the two men had just taken back their weapons, bowed stiffly in defeat, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Qing turned his gaze toward the Left and Right Deputy Generals of the Black Armor Army—Chu Duanfeng and Mo Cuicheng—both also on Second Uncle’s list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Chu, Brother Mo, this is a rare opportunity—will you fight me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing issue another challenge, everyone was utterly stunned—including Qin Liao and Xie Heng, who had just turned to leave and stumbled in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell does that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haven’t you exhausted yourself after fighting us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re a freak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao hu also stared blankly at Zhou Qing’s heaving chest and hurriedly urged, “Fourth Brother, are you insane?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Qing paid him no mind, his eyes locked intently on Chu Duanfeng and Mo Cuicheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two men frowned immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer about winning or losing—it was about face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too arrogant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both instantly turned to Xuanyuan Shuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuanyuan Shuo studied Zhou Qing’s current state, thoughtful, then chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looks like he’s using his disciple as a stepping stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting. If that’s how it is, then let him have it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether he can catch it… is up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xuanyuan Shuo nod, the two snorted and launched their attack in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing’s aura shifted abruptly—he transformed into the second form of the Jin Peng true body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His size matched a normal human’s, but his entire body was forged from purest gold, with a pair of blazing feathered wings burning behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, already at his limit, roared—a sound that shook the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sweep of his wings, he closed the distance to them instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he relied purely on his overwhelming defense to launch the most primal attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you use your realm, I’ll shatter it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you attack, I’ll crush it with imperial authority!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you close in, I welcome it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the three of them launched a terrifying confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each clash of power sent out violent shockwaves, whipping up sand and stones around them into a miniature dust storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light flashed, sparks flew, and the immense force of impact forced everyone nearby to step back, afraid of being caught in the terrifying energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo stared in astonishment at Zhou Qing’s current divine art, lost in thought, yet finding it impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, that old Peng King had been crushed instantly by my brother’s single finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There should be no legacy left behind; even if there was, it wouldn’t fall to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it’s merely a divine art similar to the Peng Clan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu stared blankly at the scene of flying sparks, his mouth wide open, unable to close it for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Insane—completely insane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, that chilling sensation returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head and saw the nine army commanders staring at him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young friend, you just said that if given another chance, what would you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them spoke, his voice seemingly gentle, yet carrying a faint pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu immediately wore a sheepish expression and said, “I have a rule for betting: never repeat a bet after two losses, especially after consecutive wins. I’ve upheld this rule for many years—please, esteemed elders, forgive me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come on, look at Old Four’s condition—can he win?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s crazy, but I’m not!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The army commanders exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had never seen such a shameless person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To everyone’s utter surprise, just an hour later, the left and right deputy generals of the Black Armor Army, Chu Duanfeng and Mo Cuicheng, were utterly defeated when fighting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the entire battle, under Zhou Qing’s nearly frenzied, brutal, close-range assault, they couldn’t even leave a single scratch on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That golden scale armor’s defense was simply extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every attack they landed on it was like a tiny ant trying to shake a tree—only producing negligible sparks before being bounced back by the overwhelming defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Zhou Qing’s combat power was far beyond ordinary—even after they manifested their Nascent Souls, they still couldn’t match him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if the two sides weren’t even on the same level; every move and technique imposed a natural, crushing pressure upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when facing late Soul Transformation-stage demon kings in the past, they had never felt such intense helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you… thank you!” Zhou Qing’s face was pale; after speaking, he didn’t care about anything else and immediately sat cross-legged on the ground, fully immersing himself in his reflections from the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao gazed at him with worshipful eyes and hurried forward to stand beside him, guarding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for everyone else, they all watched the young man in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One man had consecutively challenged five peers of the same realm—no, counting Jiang Pojun, all three army’s deputy generals had been defeated by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen smiled broadly and tossed out several array flags, enveloping Zhou Qing to prevent any disturbance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo also rose, his expression complex, and said, “Everyone, disperse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This youth, given time, will surely become extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the soundproof barrier, when Zhou Qing slowly opened his eyes, three days had passed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this battle, he clearly felt his understanding of the realm of intent had risen to an entirely new level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation base had also advanced slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, not bad! Old Man’s got faith in you!” Just as Zhou Qing was happily sensing the changes in his body, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing turned his head and saw Old Man Er’s grinning face peering over from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were full of approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing couldn’t help but smile sheepishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back now, he had indeed been a bit impulsive then, but the atmosphere had been too intense—he couldn’t hold himself back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Er said nothing more, gently patted his shoulder, then handed him a storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this?” Zhou Qing asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he opened it, he discovered it contained numerous jade slips related to arrays, each appearing quite aged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This surprised him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up two jade slips and probed them with his spiritual sense—inside were the personal insights and experiences of Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing froze, then immediately looked at Old Man Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Er said, “Study them well—strive to reach the Second-Rank Array Master level. Then we can return to Taiqingmen’s cave heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing said, “Didn’t you say you weren’t angry? That you were used to this kind of deceit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Er gave Zhou Qing a sharp tap on the forehead: “I’m a man, not a rock.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing chuckled, but quickly realized and said, “There are still seventeen names on the list—I think I can challenge a few more today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Er’s eyes flickered with mischief: “No need. It’s already done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing looked confused, utterly baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Old Man Er patiently explained: “When we made that bet years ago, I boasted I could bring any one person to single-handedly challenge all his disciples. Old Shuo told me no need—just defeat any five of them, and you win.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That night, you defeated five of his disciples consecutively—add Jiang Pojun, and you’ve already exceeded the requirement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing suddenly understood. So you gave me this long list—I thought I’d have to fight them all one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately stood up and asked, “Then when do you reveal the truth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Er laughed heartily: “We’re waiting for you. Otherwise, they’ll start coveting your Emperor’s Radiance Scripture—and we promised you ten percent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hurriedly said, “Actually, no need—I’ve already gained immensely from coming to the border…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten percent includes over a dozen supreme-grade spirit stones!” Old Man Er said slowly, deliberately drawing out the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes widened instantly, and he quickly corrected himself: “In my heart, Old Man is always a man of his word—just like every time you recognized me and promised me opportunities, you’ve never broken your word.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re terrible at flattery—go on, get moving!” Old Man Er gave Zhou Qing a playful kick to the backside and strode forward; Zhou Qing quickly followed, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhou Qing walked steadily beside Old Man Er past the soldiers training, they looked at him with awe and admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man had repaired their Four-Color Array and, single-handedly, defeated five deputy generals in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a true powerhouse, they felt genuine reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting their burning, worshipful gazes, Zhou Qing felt a surge of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a daze, he felt as if he had returned to Taiqingmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, after he had slain five of Cangyan Dao Palace’s top talents, the disciples of every peak had looked at him this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he could only nod politely, offering a modest smile to show his respect to these soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needless to say, as of now, the people stationed at the border are all passionate and straightforward—he truly enjoys dealing with people like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Man Er, seeing this, subtly stepped farther away, letting Zhou Qing fully enjoy the reverence and admiration that came with being a powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, six massive flying beasts were thrown down from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust flew everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing looked up and saw six figures hovering in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were none other than Jiang Pojun, Lu Jinghong, Qin Liao, Xie Heng, Chu Duanfeng, and Mo Cuicheng—the six deputy generals he had defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their defeat three days ago, all six had begun doubting their own strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they had agreed to go to Taiyao Mountain to hunt beasts together, just to treat themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These six beasts were all Nascent Soul realm peak cultivators, now bound by thick iron chains, trembling, their emerald eyes filled with fear and unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhou, you’re finally awake! This is a gift we prepared for you—what do you think? Guaranteed fresh!” Jiang Pojun laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Jinghong added, “We have a way of eating here: we drain the fresh demon blood and make blood noodles—tastes incredible! You’ve got to try some!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only ever eaten chicken blood noodles before—he’d never tasted blood from a Nascent Soul-level demon beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to joke, his body suddenly trembled, his smile freezing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a brilliant red light shot up from his third eye, forming a massive crimson Golden Peng in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This crimson Golden Peng radiated intense resentment and defiance; its piercing cry pierced eardrums, as if venting all the hatred in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six figures hovering above were stunned into stillness by this sudden change, then staggered back in shock, immediately assuming defensive stances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Peng Emperor—that’s the Peng Emperor of Taiyao Mountain!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it’s him! Our master once fought him—his true form looked exactly like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He didn’t perish? No—this isn’t a soul or spirit, just a lingering obsession.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six were stunned repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh! Shhh! Shhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the nine army commanders appeared instantly, their powerful aura surrounding the massive crimson Golden Peng phantom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo also flashed into position, hands behind his back, frowning as he stood in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, however, trembled violently—his spiritual sea churned violently, accompanied by intense pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had almost forgotten the blood curse implanted by Feng Lao: anyone with Peng blood entering within a hundred meters of him would trigger this mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he never imagined the blood curse would be activated in this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the four-colored flowers seemed to sense Zhou Qing’s unease and slowly floated upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a pair of hands pressed onto Zhou Qing’s shoulders, and a warm spiritual power slipped quietly through his shoulders, immediately easing his suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four-colored flowers spun again and took root once more in his spiritual sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye sighed bitterly and shook his head, then looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the enormous blood-colored Jin Peng stared down at Zhou Qing, its eyes burning with fierce crimson flames—unending hatred and murderous intent toward Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it transformed into a special rune mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He who killed me is this boy! All members of my clan must tear this boy into a thousand pieces to appease my spirit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Lao’s voice, thick with venomous hatred, echoed throughout heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, everyone stared in shock, all turning their gazes toward Zhou Qing, their eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commanders of the Nine Armies glanced first at Xuan Yuan Shuo, then at Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed unable to process it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Zhou Qing killed the only Zhan Ling-level Peng Emperor of Taiyao Mountain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is that possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn’t it have been the Prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the commotion, Xuan Yuan Yichen, who had just arrived, staggered and nearly fell from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lu Yaoyao and Lu Yuanzhi, who had rushed over, stared wide-eyed, faces filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hallucinations—definitely just hallucinations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Lu Yaoyao, in her daze, seemed to grasp something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be because of this that they were hunted so relentlessly by the demonic clans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible—this couldn’t be so simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Qing also shook his head and stood up, frowning as he regarded the six flying beasts before him, their eyes brimming with hatred, and the blood-red rune mark in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that as long as any demonic clan member of the Peng bloodline approached him, this mark would never fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been directly marked—nowhere to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, Xuan Yuan Shuo appeared instantly before Zhou Qing, his eyes narrowing, his sharp gaze as if piercing through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been at Linggu Mountain that day, yet at the time he had sensed no one nearby—even sending Jiangpo Army to probe the Eastern Region for years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he have killed the Peng Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even severely wounded, that old man was no match for a mere Soul Transformation cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t get so close—he’s my man!” Just as Zhou Qing felt his back prickle with discomfort under the stare, Erdaye stepped between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that familiar, aged voice, Xuan Yuan Shuo froze in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s March now—early in the month, please vote for a monthly ticket, thank you all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3412,"2026-06-19T20:13:54.632Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","92d38bf83a74a4fa2eca9881c328669b341ae5ed9d4c19b9402075dddb9c4421","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-221","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-219",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]