[{"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-258":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},2265791,4423,"Chapter 258: The Divine Beast Corpse That Fell Above the Forbidden Zone (6k)","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-258",258,"\u003Cp>At this moment, Yuan Fengtai’s eyes were filled with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the brink of life and death, he no longer cared about anything else, his trembling hands pulling a white orb from his storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Break-Seal Orb—only two existed in the entire imperial family, bestowed by his father upon his fourth brother and himself—now became his last lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he had no confidence, for he had never used a Break-Seal Orb to break a three-color seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since it had limited uses, so he treasured it dearly and rarely dared to deploy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even attempt to use it, a blood-red sword qi surged toward him—he had no time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword qi slashed straight at the arm holding the Break-Seal Orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crunch, Yuan Fengtai’s arm was severed at the shoulder; the detached limb, spurting blood, was blasted away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaah—” Yuan Fengtai let out a piercing scream, and the orb plummeted straight down, vanishing into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did I say you could leave?” the black-robed man sneered, then ignored him entirely, advancing with overwhelming force toward the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, two more corpses fell lifelessly from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white-robed and black-robed men merely stretched their necks slightly, as if this battle had merely warmed them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai clutched his severed arm, face as pale as paper, retreating in terror until he backed against the formation, expression utterly hopeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder sirs, I am the Fifth Imperial Prince of the Shengwu Empire, Yuan Fengtai! If you spare me, I can give you anything you desire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai’s voice trembled, thick with sobs as he pleaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the prince’s dignity was utterly gone—if he could live, he would kneel and bang his head on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man stepped forward, pulling his hood lower, and said, “Oh? Anything at all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, yes! Whatever you ask for—rare treasures, cultivation techniques, divine arts—I’ll get them for you both!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai spoke frantically, eyes brimming with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man tilted his head slightly, studying Yuan Fengtai, then suddenly laughed: “I want the secret formula for Zhanling Realm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai froze, then wore a helpless, tear-streaked expression: “Even I don’t know it—much less Father. The formula is entirely in Grandfather’s hands. Could you please ask for something else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the black-robed man showed no surprise—he suddenly reached out and seized Yuan Fengtai’s throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the suffocating pressure, Yuan Fengtai’s eyes bulged, pupils shrinking violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His remaining arm instinctively grabbed the black-robed man’s wrist, trying to pry it loose—but it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder… don’t kill me! My body carries Father’s Imperial Dao Spirit Seal—if you strike me, he’ll lock onto you instantly, and you won’t escape!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai gasped out the words, face twisted in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man suddenly laughed. “Almost forgot. Thanks for the reminder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a black iron chain shot from his sleeve, binding Yuan Fengtai tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine bone spikes, at his light nod, pierced swiftly into Yuan Fengtai’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai gritted his teeth against the pain, pleading endlessly—but it was all in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Now you can’t use spiritual power anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man clapped his hands in satisfaction, then pulled a sharp little knife from behind Yuan Fengtai’s back, slicing open a bloodied wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He caught the flowing blood in a jade vial, filling it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They say your Yuan family’s ‘Yuan Dragon Emperor Scripture’ constantly refines your body, turning even your blood into a divine elixir—I wonder if that’s true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black-robed man murmured to himself, then tucked away the vial and turned back to Yuan Fengtai, a cruel glint in his eyes—he kicked out hard, sending Yuan Fengtai flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arced through the air, smashing through dozens of thick ancient trees before crashing to the ground with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are you?! Even if I die, let me die knowing!” Yuan Fengtai spat blood, then roared upward in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, he realized—the two had never intended to spare him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m your father!” the black-robed man sneered, then walked away shoulder-to-shoulder with the white-robed man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the entire formation fell into deathly silence—so quiet it sent chills down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden turn of events left Yuan Fengtai utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they… spare him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they joking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar! Roar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was filled with doubt, two ferocious beast roars erupted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the earth shook—Yuan Fengtai’s eyes widened with despair and disbelief; he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, no, you can’t do this, you can’t—” He shook his head wildly, voice trembling with sobs, frantically crawling backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two massive tiger-like beasts burst from the forest, eyes blazing red, as if starved for days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon sensing the thick scent of blood in the air, they roared in excitement, drool dripping from their jaws, locking onto Yuan Fengtai and charging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, no, aaaaah—” Yuan Fengtai’s agonized scream echoed through the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One tiger’s claw ripped open his shoulder—blood sprayed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other opened its bloody maw, clamping down hard on Yuan Fengtai’s thigh and shaking its head violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other one opened its bloodied maw and clamped down hard on Xuan Yuan Fengtai’s thigh, then shook its head violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of snapping bone was clear—Yuan Fengtai writhed in agony, howling like a slaughtered pig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his screams only excited them further—they circled him, tearing into his flesh with every bite, ripping off chunks of meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai’s consciousness dimmed, yet the pain surged like waves, preventing him from blacking out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered pleading words over and over, voice weak and hopeless: “Please… spare me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his breath grew fainter, suddenly a brilliant beam of light erupted from his mind-sea, blasting the two beasts away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light coalesced into a coiled dragon phantom, its eyes blazing: “Who dares harm my imperial heir?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“F-Father—” Yuan Fengtai’s lips trembled; with his last strength, he gazed at the figure within the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reigning emperor of the Shengwu Empire—Yuan Hao—paused in surprise upon seeing the two savage tiger beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned again to his son, bloodied and barely alive, and demanded urgently: “Who did this to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai shook his head, tears streaming, screaming: “I don’t know! Father, save me, save me—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two tigers, pushed back, were suddenly stimulated again—they ignored the emperor’s aura and charged once more, tearing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screams rang out continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Yuan Hao could have used his authority to intimidate the attackers, negotiate terms, or threaten them into sparing his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, facing these two mindless, bloodthirsty beasts, it was like playing the zither to a cow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his son writhe in agony, Yuan Hao sighed helplessly and cried: “Describe the attackers’ features! I’ll make them pay with their blood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Yuan Fengtai could speak, one tiger lunged, jaws wide open, fangs gleaming—straight for his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a dull crack, his skull exploded—red and white matter sprayed everywhere, the scene grotesquely bloody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a faintly glowing primordial spirit slowly drifted from the shattered skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It took the shape of Yuan Fengtai—but his expression was filled with terror and unyielding resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, the attackers were two people—I didn’t see their faces…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vvvvvv~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, a thick cloud of black mist surged from afar, engulfing Yuan Fengtai’s primordial spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closer inspection revealed the mist was composed of countless, uncountable Soul-Eating Wyrms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each had rows of fine fangs, jabbing their sharp heads relentlessly into the spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Fengtai screamed again, piercingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save… save me…” His cries grew fainter, swallowed by the chittering gnawing of the Soul-Eating Wyrms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this layered, vicious scheme, Yuan Hao could no longer suppress his rage—he roared to the surroundings:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoever you are, if you dare treat my Yuan clan like this, I will tear you into a thousand pieces and make you pay with your blood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But only silence answered him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Yuan Fengtai’s primordial spirit was fully devoured, the golden coiled dragon hovering in the air dissolved into two golden specks, instantly sinking into the two tigers still feasting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forming an indelible mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two tigers paid no heed, continuing to devour—until they had consumed every scrap of Yuan Fengtai’s flesh, then licked their lips, unsatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, their bodies began trembling violently without warning—then swelled rapidly, and with a boom, they exploded simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful energy wave erupted from them, spreading wildly outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Branches flew, dust sprayed everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the dust settled slightly, over a dozen black-robed humanoid puppets flashed into view from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes vacant, bodies radiating coldness, they moved without hesitation toward the still-steaming tiger remains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, they bent down, fighting each other, devouring the meat in huge bites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the tiger flesh was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, the black-robed puppets’ bodies began glowing with strange light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow intensified, accompanied by a piercing hum—they too began exploding one after another, fire surging, heat rolling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By afternoon, someone flew overhead and noticed the ruined landscape below, curious, descending to scavenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he found nothing of value—the traces had been cleaned away completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiqingmen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled broadly as he teased an old hen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, now that he’s reached Soul Transformation, 90 percent of cultivators overlook him—but this old hen always finds him, wherever he is. It’s quite peculiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After re-evaluating, it was the same as last time: due to consuming spirit stones, it was undergoing a second transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then pulled out the token of Shenxu Tian Gong and checked it; only No. 6, Shen Hanyi, was currently online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calculating the time, it had been over three years since their last parting—he wondered if the divine herb he’d taken from the Peng Palace had saved her younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. Since I’ve got nothing better to do, I might as well test this newly mastered Hundred Calamity Blood Curtain on the First Ancestor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing mused inwardly, his eyes gleaming with eager anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could acquire the remaining five supreme wood-element spirit stones, he might just gather enough strength to condense a second Phoenix Dao Mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful consideration, Zhou Qing swiftly arranged everything, then immersed his consciousness within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the No. 6 zone appeared as a deep blue—clearly, she had not yet emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhou Qing was about to step in, a sudden cough echoed beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing turned toward the sound and realized that No. 7, the purple orb, had just come online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this guy been secretly watching me all along?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow countryman, I really liked the gift you sent me last time—got any more?” Sikong Yan beamed as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing knew exactly what he meant by “gift”—the eight drops of heart’s blood that Tianji Men had somehow obtained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, he’d placed the drop from Xuanji Zi at the Blood Rock Mine for him to retrieve; clearly, he’d gotten it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean the remaining seven drops?” Zhou Qing replied without expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan chuckled awkwardly. “Fellow countryman, you really know your stuff. I’m curious—how much else do you know about me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled faintly. “Guess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t guess that,” Sikong Yan sighed. “Besides, I’m out in the open while you’re hidden. And you yourself said we should stop at mutual ignorance—no digging into each other’s secrets!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s expression turned serious. “That’s best. But you waited specifically for me to come online—surely you didn’t just want to chat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan’s face hardened. He lowered his voice, leaning in conspiratorially. “Of course not. I’m here to tell you—I killed someone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Who?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan’s eyes flickered with barely concealed excitement. “The true mastermind behind the Five Sects War—Imperial Prince Xuan Yuan Fengtai of the Shengwu Empire!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But don’t worry—I cleaned up perfectly. No one will suspect me. And I’ve told only you this secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan’s voice carried a note of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned, thinking inwardly: What a madman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In a few days, the current Emperor will probably come himself. What should I do? I’m starting to panic!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan’s voice held a trace of anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was momentarily speechless. He had no idea how to describe him, so he snapped: “If you’re panicked, just tell everyone you did it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan immediately shook his head. “No way—I’m not stupid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, No. 6’s out. I’ve got to figure out my response. Be careful—if they find you and use Soul Search, they’ll drag me out too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Sikong Yan hastily logged off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Either he’s got a screw loose or he’s mentally ill,” Zhou Qing muttered, staring at the now-vanished purple orb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the No. 6 blue orb slowly materialized, its top still floating six golden characters: 【What a Fated Encounter】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. 1, you finally showed up!” Shen Hanyi greeted warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though voices in Shenxu Tian Gong couldn’t be distinguished by gender or age, Zhou Qing sensed her joy clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shape-shifting divine herb must have worked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Qing remained an enigma to both No. 6 and No. 7—and he found that slightly satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So your brother’s alright?” Zhou Qing asked bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi showed no surprise at his question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, No. 1 knew nearly everything about her—her brother’s curse was no secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s recovering slowly. Thank you,” she said, filled with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, her thanks stemmed from the 【Bingli Lingque Zhi】 that Zhou Qing had helped her find in the restricted zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing—just a shape-shifting divine herb, nothing special!” Zhou Qing boasted shamelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi’s lips twitched slightly at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though everyone in Shenxu Tian Gong hid their strength and secrets, No. 1’s claim was absurdly exaggerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, she had to admit—he possessed real ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who exactly was he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though No. 1 often called himself “old man,” that might just be an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why don’t you come visit me?” Shen Hanyi suddenly invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smirked. “Day or night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just kidding. Honestly, you should talk more—don’t be so cold and distant!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing grinned playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi took a slow breath. “You know everything about me, so you must know the situation of my clan. My coldness? Just habit—self-protection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, listening, felt a sudden inkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, her sect was no ordinary one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Level Four Array Master, late Break-Spirit Realm—still had to tread so carefully?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was the gap between Level Four and Level Five cultivation nations really that vast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make such a powerful cultivator act with such caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. I won’t bring it up. I just have a question—can you answer it?” Shen Hanyi paused. When Zhou Qing didn’t respond, she continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m curious—you clearly know so much about me. You’re probably from the Tianyun Holy Empire.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If so, you shouldn’t be unaware of this simulated restricted zone I’m in. But why, when you entered, did you replicate an entirely different one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Generally, once recognized by Shenxu Tian Gong, one can condense two, three, even more restricted zones. But—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Shen Hanyi glanced again at the strange scenes in Zhou Qing’s simulated zone—the ancient tree, the blood river, the coffin—and her eyes filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If No. 1 was from the Tianyun Holy Empire, and my zone is known to many, he should have visited it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn’t replicate it. Isn’t that strange?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Legend says Shenxu Tian Gong’s token can replicate a restricted zone if you’ve seen and entered it in reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a curious “loophole” in Shenxu Tian Gong’s rules—if two people replicate identical zones, they can deduce each other’s identities and clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, No. 7, the purple orb, claims to be No. 1’s fellow countryman. Whether true or not, his replicated zone is completely different from No. 1’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This led her to a bold hypothesis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First: No. 1 is from the Tianyun Holy Empire, but has never entered my zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, that place is too dangerous—even Break-Spirit cultivators risk death entering it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So his cultivation base must be below Soul Transformation—perhaps even Nascent Soul or Golden Core.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his knowledge is extraordinary—he knows secrets few could ever touch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like singing love songs under the jujube tree, recognizing shape-shifting divine herbs, wrapping himself in the Emperor’s burial shroud, teaching me Level Four arrays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second: No. 1 isn’t from the Tianyun Holy Empire at all, so he’s never been to my zone—but he knows everything about me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I barely interact with anyone, mostly within Tianyun Holy Empire’s borders—so how does he know so much about me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third: No. 7 is lying. He’s not No. 1’s fellow countryman, nor from the Tianyun Holy Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the five of us are in different cultivation nations, with no real contact or communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After much thought, she couldn’t figure it out—so she finally asked Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was stunned by her question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly reviewed all the details—it did make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s silence, he grinned. “Guess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi had expected nothing. She sighed helplessly, a flicker of disappointment crossing her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pressed on: “Recently, something fell into the central region of my zone—likely the corpse of a true pure-blood divine beast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d like you to join me in exploring it. If we gain any opportunity, name a place—I’ll split it with you, fifty-fifty. Deal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes instantly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure-blood divine beast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing remembered his Second Uncle saying true pure-blood divine beasts only appeared in Level Six cultivation nations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, a true pure-blood Jin Wu was the national guardian bird of a certain Level Six nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi came from a Level Five nation—her zone’s level was high. Maybe it was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, through several interactions, he’d come to understand her character—she meant what she said. If she promised to split, she’d split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he’d never encountered a true pure-blood divine beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the suanni he had seen was only half-pure-blood—and a long-dead skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This beast had just fallen—it couldn’t have died long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, his Corpse-Touching Slip still had one more use—perhaps it would grant him an unexpected opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3004,"2026-06-19T20:13:54.632Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","6fe07ae6b5ac9c151f6ecd7a23d2a68f14ed1dd043b2638cd30cad58dfff46a4","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-259","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-257",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]