[{"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-255":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},2265788,4423,"Chapter 255: It Must Be My Way of Opening It That","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-255",255,"\u003Cp>Thus, until the flying vessel fully crossed the border and settled steadily into the human territory, Zhou Qing’s tense heart finally settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you!” After several more days, Number Six’s face was still pale, but her spirit had slightly improved; she slowly stepped out of the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing immediately rose and returned control of the flying vessel to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Shengwu Empire was undoubtedly extraordinary long ago!” Number Six said bluntly the moment she saw Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing had already suspected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Taiqingmen’s cavern realm, the Suanni, Elder Xuanqingzi, and even Grand General Zhongli Bo—who once came from the Star Battlefield—had all appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Old Peng King, a Completion of the Soul Severing realm, was slain, yet the killer didn’t even bother to loot his corpse, letting it sink into the abyss until it became a spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Qing still had to feign shock, playing along with Number Six’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right now, only you can open the entrance to that island—but don’t tell anyone. When I return, I’ll find a way to shorten the opening cycle; I might need your help again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare look of embarrassment appeared on Number Six’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded and said sincerely, “No problem at all—if you need help, just call on me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Six’s face softened with relief, yet she let out a faint sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The beast I fought was called the Azure Fire Mystic Turtle—it had reached Completion of the Soul Severing realm. I have a feeling there’s something even more terrifying deep in the ruins, possibly even an Emperor-level beast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately, everything I carried was consumed in the battle—spirit herbs, spirit stones, all of it absorbed over these past few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never imagined she’d one day be reduced to such dire straits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But you’ve helped me so greatly and gained nothing in return—how about I repay you properly next time we meet? I’ll also owe you another favor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as it doesn’t violate morality or principle, I’ll do my utmost,” Number Six added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing quickly waved his hand. “Elder, you’re too kind!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In any case, I’ve noted this favor!” Number Six said, turning her gaze to Lu Yaoyao, who stood nearby with obvious reluctance, and said gently, “Thank you for your careful care these past days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao, already filled with melancholy, felt an even deeper emptiness, a pang of bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, since leaving Taiqingmen, the three of them had traveled together, and she had truly been happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Number Six noticed her dejection and softly comforted her: “I’ve corrected several errors in your Ice Lotus cultivation method—cultivate with peace of mind. I look forward to our next meeting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Number Six gave the two a slight nod, then turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing watched her receding figure and let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was finally settled; now he had more important things to attend to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heartless and soulless!” Only when Number Six’s figure vanished completely from view did Lu Yaoyao, eyes red, turn to Zhou Qing with a pout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing looked stunned, innocently asking, “How am I heartless and soulless? Do I have to cry and wail to be considered sentimental?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph!” Hearing this, Lu Yaoyao grew angrier, sharply swung her arm, and stomped off in a huff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing sighed helplessly and hurried after her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he now fully understood her fickle temper—she’d be back to normal in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Zhou, do you think the next time we meet the Dragon Emperor, he'll be afraid of us? After all, we're riding on borrowed prestige.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s the border—now that we’re right here, don’t you want to meet some old acquaintances? I think Jiangpo Army is worth befriending; they might help us in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without a space vessel, we’ll probably have to take a teleportation array—do you know how long it’ll take to get back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once we reach Haomiao Prefecture, why not stop by Bai Yu’s Tai Xu Academy? You should visit Lin Shi too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Lu Yaoyao chatter on ahead, Zhou Qing quietly stuffed two cotton balls into his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the world grew much quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months later, Haomiao Prefecture!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Lin Shi!” Zhou Qing arrived at the academy and bowed respectfully to Lin Daochen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing, Lin Daochen was genuinely delighted, his eyes filled with surprise and satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurried forward, warmly grabbing Zhou Qing’s arm and leading him toward his humble dwelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the small courtyard, quiet and peaceful, a few emerald bamboos swayed gently in the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen invited Zhou Qing to sit and brewed him a cup of fragrant tea; the scent curled upward, soothing his spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard a secret realm opened in the eastern region of Lingyun Prefecture—Master Wu and Master Su both suffered serious injuries. Are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen asked, his expression grave with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled. “Don’t worry, Lin Shi—I didn’t enter that place.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good,” Lin Daochen said. “Where’s Senior Si?” He glanced around, not seeing Si Yunya, and couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing wanted to tell him that Second Uncle wasn’t called Si Yunya—he always had different appearances and names in different places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even he now doubted whether the man he usually met was truly his true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, when Second Uncle dealt with Xuan Yuan Shuo at the border, he was clearly a different old man altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s occupied with some personal matters,” Zhou Qing replied briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen nodded thoughtfully. “I understand. Senior Si, as a Soul Severing expert, has countless duties—he can’t be everywhere. What brought you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing paused, then said, “Actually, nothing major—I just happened to be passing by and wanted to see you. But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-sentence, he suddenly remembered something and quickly pulled out a jade slip from his robe, offering it to Lin Daochen. “Lin Shi, there is one thing I need your help with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen took the jade slip with confusion and examined it—inside were only two portraits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is my sister Luo Lingling; the one beside her is my brother-in-law, Bai He. Several years ago, they came to Haomiao Prefecture and vanished without a trace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suspect they entered some secret realm or ruin within Haomiao Prefecture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Shi, you have wide connections and reliable information—have you heard anything about their whereabouts?” Zhou Qing looked at Lin Daochen with hopeful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen finished viewing the portraits, his expression filled with apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know I’m oblivious to outside affairs—I spent nearly every day locked in the academy before advancing to Level Three.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After returning, I buried myself in studying Master Situ Jiuyao’s handwritten notes. But don’t worry—I’ll take this seriously. I’ll handle it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen patted his chest in assurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haomiao Prefecture was vast, far larger than Lingyun Prefecture, and with current wars raging between major sects in the southwest and west, finding an unknown secret realm was no easy task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, it would take time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing understood this well and gave Lin Daochen detailed descriptions of his sister and brother-in-law’s Nascent Soul cultivation base and other clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen listened intently, nodding occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A secret realm or ruin capable of trapping a Nascent Soul expert must be of high rank and extreme danger—this would greatly narrow the search range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhou Qing inquired about Master Lu’s recent condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After you left last time, she never returned—she reportedly went to Qingming Prefecture. What did you tell her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Lin Daochen couldn’t help asking curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled faintly—he had strictly instructed Lu Yuanzhi never to reveal a word about the Nine-Leaf Soul-Nourishing Flower’s ability to treat the aftereffects of Soul Severing breakthroughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, its efficacy varied by person—it was highly uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this was also for Lin Shi’s sake—if word leaked and others tried it only to fail, they might blame Lin Shi entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing special,” Zhou Qing lied smoothly. “Perhaps Master Lu went searching for celestial herbs to purify Lu Shimei’s meridians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing unwilling to elaborate, Lin Daochen wisely dropped the subject and said, “Since you’re here, I’ve been puzzling over some array seals in Master Situ’s notes—I still don’t fully understand them, especially this part…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Lin Daochen suddenly remembered something urgent, hastily retrieved his notes, and pointed to an obscure passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing fell silent, for he had a different interpretation; the two began a heated discussion, exchanging views back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Lu Yaoyao returned from the inner courtyard, eagerly hoping to see Master Lu—but after inquiring, learned she had not returned, and her face fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she found Zhou Qing, seeing him deeply engrossed in discussing arrays, she did not interrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she quietly walked aside, squatted down, closed her eyes, and began cultivating earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days later, after bidding farewell to Lin Shi, they visited the Treasures Pavilion again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Lingyun Prefecture Lord was injured, Xiao Cancan and Li Shitao hurried back to Lingyun Prefecture to care for him; now that Xiao Ji was recovering, they had returned to assist at the Treasures Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Brother, you’re here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing, Zhang Wanbao and Xiao Cancan eagerly greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing old friends unchanged, Zhou Qing was glad—especially since Zhang Wanbao had freely gifted him the manual on celestial herbs, which had greatly broadened his knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re just passing through and came by to see you. By the way, I heard you and Sister Tao went to Taiqingmen looking for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing asked Xiao Cancan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cancan nodded vigorously. “Nothing important—mainly my sister came to see Little Tiger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your sister? Sister Tao?” Zhou Qing repeated, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Xiao Cancan could answer, Zhang Wanbao rushed to explain: “Li Shitao has been adopted as an adopted daughter by Uncle Xiao—so naturally, she’s now Cancan’s sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes flickered with surprise, then he sincerely rejoiced for Li Shitao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After years of wandering, she was no longer a lost soul—she now had a stable home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cancan nodded in agreement, adding, “A secret realm opened in the eastern region of Linggu Mountain. Father was badly injured, and Sister Tao cared for him meticulously. Plus, our personalities matched well—it just happened naturally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing understood, but he glanced around and saw no sign of Li Shitao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing Zhou Qing’s confusion, Zhang Wanbao volunteered: “Sister Tao has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Recently, she’s been visiting a pregnant woman, always going to care for her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao’s expressions changed instantly—their minds flashed to a familiar figure: Li Niang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, do you know her?” Xiao Cancan asked, noticing their odd expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing quickly asked, “Is it Li Niang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Wanbao and Xiao Cancan both shook their heads. “We don’t know—she’s extremely cautious and hasn’t revealed her name yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, aside from Sister Tao, she doesn’t interact with anyone—but it’s clear she’s extremely powerful, at least at the Soul Transformation realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao both firmly suspected the woman was Li Niang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Zhou Qing had encountered her last time in Haomiao Mansion, and had even helped her resolve some troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Niang’s obsession ran too deep—she was truly a pitiful soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bidding farewell to Zhang Wanbao and the others, the two went again to Haomiao Mansion’s main street, intending to visit Dean Weng Yunqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Erdaye’s speculation, Old Weng did not belong to the Sacred Martial Empire—he had come here seemingly to heal his wounds, or for some other reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And within less than five hundred years, the Baiyu Taixu Academy he founded had become renowned throughout Haomiao Mansion, transforming into a sacred institution everyone yearned to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, when he was cultivating his own realm of understanding, he had offered guidance and insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always cherished this debt of gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two arrived at the general store, they found the door tightly shut, a sign reading “Out for Goods Collection” hanging alone on the door, swaying gently in the breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing quietly released his spiritual sense, cautiously scanning the surroundings—but inside and outside the shop, all was dead silence, with not a trace of life detected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like she’s really not here!” Zhou Qing said, somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao, however, was intensely curious, pressing close to the door crack and straining to peer inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dean of a prestigious academy—a peerless cultivator at the Severing Spirit realm—actually lived in such a dilapidated place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go. We’ll visit again another time,” Zhou Qing said helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao nodded, then gazed at Zhou Qing with boundless admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Zhou, you’re incredible. So many people spend their entire lives without ever meeting a Severing Spirit cultivator, yet since your Foundation Establishment, you’ve repeatedly interacted with them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing couldn’t help but smile faintly; upon reflection, it truly was the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye, Xuan Yuan Shuo, No. 6, the Dean, the First Patriarch of Taiqingmen, Fu Kui, Peng Huang, Jiao Huang, Zhu Huang, Qingluo Beast, Yan Sen…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were only those he had directly encountered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When counted this way, his luck was indeed exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go home!” Zhou Qing gazed at the bustling street, took a deep breath, and led Lu Yaoyao toward the teleportation square with firm strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than two months later, the two quietly returned to Taiqingmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the news, Cao Zhengyang rushed over immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning that the elder had already departed, he felt disappointed—he had hoped to make acquaintance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao had successfully aided the elder, indirectly forging a connection between Taiqingmen and this powerful figure—this alone was a major gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another peak master has emerged from seclusion! Including the Supreme Elders, we now have ten Soul Transformation realm cultivators at peak!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Cao Zhengyang left, Mo Xingjian excitedly told Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, upon hearing this, also felt a surge of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, within three years, all thirteen peak masters of Taiqingmen would reach this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. You’ve traveled far—rest well. I won’t disturb you,” Mo Xingjian said with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded. He had acquired nine drops of Jin Chida’s blood, plus Yin Spirit Stones—he planned to enter deep seclusion and break through to the mid-stage of Soul Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Enlightened Dao Tea Tree was also nearly ready for use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, has Lao Si returned? I’ve taken excellent care of his old hen—look at this plumage, glossy and lustrous!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Yan Xiao’s loud voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no sooner had he spoken than Mo Xingjian scolded him harshly and drove him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One spends his days dragging Niu Guangmo and others around to make money; the other assists Severing Spirit cultivators, subtly expanding his network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contrast couldn’t be more obvious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Qing smiled and shook his head. After confirming with his third senior brother via his identity token, he activated a soundproofing barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he pulled out the token of Shenxu Tian Gong and examined it carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only No. 7, the purple sphere—Sikong Yan—was online, enthusiastically running simulations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the forbidden zone he’d seen located somewhere in the eastern region of Lingyun Mansion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps someday, he could find an opportunity to probe his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he adjusted his state, he first verified the blood drops, confirmed no hidden dangers, then resolutely swallowed one drop and began fully refining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, he absorbed the energy contained within the Yin Spirit Stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One year later, the remaining four peak masters in seclusion at Taiqingmen all successfully emerged, effortlessly breaking through to Soul Transformation realm peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining seven, including Sect Master Cao Zhengyang, immediately chose to enter seclusion, leaving all Taiqingmen affairs in Mo Xingjian’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao, benefiting from No. 6’s precise cultivation guidance, was fully pushing toward the late stage of Nascent Soul during this surge of cultivation fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a year later, a colossal Primordial Spirit manifestation appeared above Shenyue Peak, radiating dense spiritual power—its appearance nearly identical to Li Daoxuan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve broken through! I’ve finally broken through!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the manifestation retracted, Li Daoxuan’s hair flew wildly, his entire being exuding an air of triumph as he stepped joyfully from his meditation chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, Sister—did you see?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his smile froze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, all was silent—no one was there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a few lone pines swayed gently in the breeze, with a few withered yellow leaves occasionally tumbling, then drifting slowly away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Daoxuan stood alone, staring blankly at the empty scene before him, his eyes dimming rapidly, replaced by profound disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must’ve opened it wrong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief stunned pause, unwilling to accept it, Li Daoxuan muttered softly, then dashed back into his chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half an hour later, he burst out again, eyes blazing with excitement, flinging open the stone door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soul Transformation! I’ve finally become Soul Transformation—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed at the top of his lungs, voice cracking—but froze again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still no one. The fallen leaves, stirred by the wind, swirled once more and slapped against his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was unbearably desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?! When Luo Lingling broke through, every peak uncle and aunt came to celebrate—why doesn’t anyone show up for me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Daoxuan's lips trembled, his heart filled with grievance; he wiped his eyes with his hand and hurried toward the front mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Master been in seclusion for a year?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Little Sister also entered seclusion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are He Han and the others guarding the Linggu Skull Realm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has the Tianji Sect Master perished?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a new secret realm? And what about Gui Huang?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? We nearly went to war with Qingyu Immortal Sect? Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, one shocking rumor after another reached Li Daoxuan’s ears, each leaving him stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head of the Spirit Field Bureau, Li Bin, had perished; the Qingyu Immortal Sect Master was near death; four mansion directors were severely wounded; two third-grade array masters nearly died…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just went into seclusion—what the hell did I miss?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, soon after, Acting Sect Master Mo Xingjian arrived with several peak masters, smiling broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They came to congratulate him on his breakthrough into Soul Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Senior Brothers,” Li Daoxuan hastily bowed in gratitude—but his face showed no joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, without Master’s or his younger brothers’ and sisters’ congratulations, this breakthrough felt incomplete, as if a vital piece was missing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bad timing for the breakthrough!” After seeing off Mo Xingjian and the others, Li Daoxuan sat alone on the mountain steps, sighing helplessly, mocking himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, at Xiao Ling Peak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Qing slowly opened his eyes. A vast surge of spiritual power erupted from him, sweeping violently outward in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Primordial Spirit within his spiritual sea grew denser and more substantial; with a mere gesture, it drew the celestial spiritual energy into resonance, causing his spiritual sea to churn violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this violent surge did not last long—soon, all returned to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing carefully felt the spiritual power surging through his meridians like a raging river, and a faint smile curled on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Soul Transformation—mid-stage!” he murmured softly, his voice quiet yet brimming with quiet confidence and satisfaction…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Mo Xingjian, having heard the news, rushed over excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling Zhou Qing’s still-unstable aura, he planted his hands on his hips, threw his head back, and burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At under forty years old, he had reached mid-stage Soul Transformation—such talent, even in a Level Five spiritual realm nation, would be considered monstrous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown—truly terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too bad Taiqingmen was merely a small sect tucked away in the corner, lacking resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Zhou Qing been in a super sect, with boundless resources at his disposal, he would have been polished into something even more dazzling, his potential limitless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not like now—where he must tread carefully, always on guard, fearing that showing his brilliance would invite envy and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Mo Xingjian finally stopped laughing, stepped forward, and clapped Zhou Qing’s shoulder firmly, his face filled with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3352,"2026-06-19T20:13:54.632Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","9268480bc370facf2ffabdd6e9e0122f5fb6a85e0fc925333e3835973cafb8c5","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-256","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-254",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]