The Villainous Eldest Senior Brother and His Yandere Junior Sisters

"So, you mean to say... this Three-Eyed Demon Wolf was also killed by your Eldest Senior Brother?" Zhu Wanning asked again.

"Yes, this monster beast was just about to launch a sneak attack when my Eldest Senior Brother killed it with a single blow."

"Killed a peak Dharma Appearance monster beast with a single strike?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Wanning blinked her beautiful eyes, unable to believe what she had heard. She couldn't help but laugh bitterly. "Yes, among the younger generation in the Qinglan Sect, who else but Senior Brother Lin could show such courage?"

"By the way," Guo Yourong said lightly, "Eldest Senior Brother also asked me to tell Senior Sister Zhu that the more dangerous a place is, the greater the opportunities. He wants to invite Senior Sister Zhu to join him in breaking through this altered Secret Realm."

"Senior Brother Lin... wants me to join him?" Zhu Wanning was surprised. "Really?"

「...」

After receiving the Penglai Iron Essence, Zhu Wanning did not waste time searching on the first level. Instead, she led the disciples of Phoenix Caw Peak directly to the teleportation array for the next level.

WHOOSH!

The scene changed again. The group instantly found themselves at the entrance to the second layer, the Prison of Ice Sword.

Zhu Wanning immediately noticed the heroic figure with an ethereal, immortal-like aura standing under an ancient tree covered in heavy snow.

The normally cold and proud Zhu Wanning actually took the initiative to step forward and salute, "Zhu Wanning greets Senior Brother Lin! Thank you... Senior Brother Lin, for looking after my Phoenix Caw Peak lineage!"

"We disciples of the Five Branches have always been like branches of the same tree. There's no need to be so polite, Junior Sister Zhu."

This Senior Brother Lin before her, with an air like that of an immortal deity, turned his head and gave her a gentle smile.

This scene was just like the smile under the moonlight that night!

Junior Sister Zhu, you are quite beautiful, just like the moonlight tonight.

These words echoed in her mind once again.

For a moment, her gaze seemed dazed.

But Lin Xiao pointed ahead, his expression serious. "This second layer, the Prison of Ice Sword, holds great terror. Take a look, Junior Sister Zhu—"

Lin Xiao casually picked up a stone and threw it forward.

WHOOSH—

A bone-chillingly cold energy slowly condensed, gradually becoming substantial, and transformed into a frosty Sword Qi!

CRACK!

With a crisp crack, the frosty Sword Qi instantly froze the stone, then shattered it into powder!

"Such terrifying Sword Qi! No! This is not mere Sword Qi! Within the Sword Intent, there seems to be... a powerful Ice Rule condensed!"

"Senior Brother Lin! What... what on earth is happening? This doesn't match what my Master described!"

"Even if we can barely withstand this kind of Sword Qi with our abilities, it's impossible for the other junior brothers and sisters to pass through this Prison of Ice Sword!"

Zhu Wanning's brows knitted tightly, her expression horrified.

"Yes," Lin Xiao replied calmly. "As you just said, the Sword Tomb Secret Realm we are currently venturing into is no longer the same Secret Realm our Masters entered in their youth."

"The difficulty and danger are at least ten times greater than before!"

"No wonder... I already sensed something was amiss with that Dharma Appearance Three-Eyed Demon Wolf on the first level," Zhu Wanning said, her gaze profound.

"Then, Senior Brother Lin, do you know why this is happening?"

"That's not important. What's crucial is solving the problem," Lin Xiao stated.

"Sigh, this... what should we do?"

"That's it! Senior Brother Lin! Use the Sound Transmission Jade Slip to notify our Master and the Sect Leader!"

Zhu Wanning seemed to have thought of something. She took the Voice Transmission Jade Talisman from her waist, only to find that its Mana was gone and it was now useless.

"This..."

Zhu Wanning's beautiful eyes widened. Even for someone as naturally decisive as her, she couldn't help but feel a flicker of trepidation at this moment.

Just as she was wavering and uneasy, a clear and dignified voice was heard:

"Why do you sigh, Junior Sister Zhu?"

"We have already entered the Secret Realm and have completely lost contact with the outside world. As chief disciples, we have the responsibility to protect the junior brothers and sisters of our sect, ensuring they safely reach the fifth layer, the Sky-reaching Sword Tower, and escape this Secret Realm!"

"As the saying goes, 'With great power comes great responsibility!'"

"We cultivators, why should we fear a battle!"

Lin Xiao's tone was resonant and firm, as he did his utmost to appear righteous and awe-inspiring.

Looking at the handsome, flawless face before her, as noble and righteous as that of a celestial deity, Zhu Wanning's frozen heart was completely touched.

I never expected that among the younger generation of the Qinglan Sect, there could be such a man of astonishing talent and perfect character...

In all my past years, I was far too arrogant, always believing I had reached the pinnacle among my peers. Yet, I never realized... compared to this Senior Brother Lin, my mindset, resilience, and strategic thinking are all so vastly inferior!

Before this tall and imposing figure, Zhu Wanning increasingly felt as insignificant as dust.

It had to be said, among her peers, it was always she, Zhu Wanning, who lectured others; she herself had never truly admired or submitted to anyone!

"Junior Sister Zhu?"

Lin Xiao, of course, had no idea about the wild thoughts running through Zhu Wanning's mind. Seeing her silent and unresponsive, he waved his hand in front of her eyes. "Hello? You there...?"

"Yes!" Zhu Wanning finally snapped back to her senses. She nodded, her expression resolute. "Senior Brother Lin is right! Wanning is willing to join hands with Senior Brother!"

"Good. Give me your hand." Lin Xiao held out his open palm.

"Ah?" Zhu Wanning was taken aback. Then, her cheeks flushed red. After a moment's hesitation, she placed her slender, snow-white hands into Lin Xiao's palm.

"Yurong, as we discussed earlier, given the unusual changes in the Sword Tomb, our two branches should cooperate fully. You wouldn't mind, would you?" Lin Xiao first glanced at his Second Junior Sister beside him.

"I... I, Yurong, certainly don't mind!" Guo Yourong gritted her teeth and nodded. Then, she also moved to his other side and took her Eldest Senior Brother's hand.

In an instant, the three of them were united!

"Alright, Junior Sisters, listen carefully! As the saying goes, when husband and wife... oh, no, that's not right! When fellow disciples are of one heart, their combined strength can sever metal!"