The Villainous Eldest Senior Brother and His Yandere Junior Sisters

"You're right." Xiao Hongling's expression suddenly relaxed, and a pleased smile spread across her face. "Well then, let him gain some experience. After all, this incident is nothing compared to the Five Branches Martial Arts Conference."

"That's more like it. I believe in your husband... ah, no, your eldest apprentice!" The Moon Princess laughed mischievously, suddenly remembering something. "Oh, right, Xiao Hongling, you mentioned before that the Eight Great Demon Sects are plotting something and that there's a mole from the Demon Sect within our ranks. Have you figured out who it is?"

"I have no clue." At the mention of this, Xiao Hongling shook her head disheartenedly. The scenes from her Heavenly Dao script were just a series of disjointed flashbacks, mostly related to Ye Chen. Moreover, the further along the timeline she went, the blurrier they became. She could only vaguely see, at the entrance of Qinglan Sect, a Demon Sect enchantress conspiring with a man of unclear appearance, but she couldn't make out the man's features at all!

"Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time!" She shook her head, then her body transformed into an Escape Light, speeding towards Dragon Head Peak.

「Phoenix Caw Peak, Jade Maiden Pool.」

A young woman in white, with picturesque features and a cool, otherworldly demeanor, was practicing her swordplay by the edge of a pool. She moved as gracefully as a nimble swallow, her sword strikes like a downpour. As the wind from her sword swept by, falling leaves danced in the air, following her movements. They fluttered like a waterfall, creating an ethereal, immortal-like aura around her.

"Wanning, you've improved again." A gentle and loving voice sounded.

The young woman turned her head in pleasant surprise and saw a graceful, enchantingly charming woman with an exceptionally stunning figure. It was her most respected Master!

"Disciple pays respects to Master!" Zhu Wanning quickly clasped her hands in salute.

"Wanning, if the Sect Leader assigns you to a demon-extermination mission with Lin Xiao, the Chief Disciple of Divine Phoenix Peak, how would you react?" Su Mei asked with a warm smile.

"Huh?" Zhu Wanning was taken aback, then quickly replied, "Disciple doesn't quite understand Master's meaning."

"Never mind, you'll understand soon." Su Mei affectionately took her beloved disciple's small hand.

At this moment, the two beauties, each with her own distinct charm—one mature and voluptuous, the other youthful and delicate—stood hand in hand like mother and daughter. They radiated a dazzling allure, forming the most captivating sight imaginable.

"Yes, Master. Please wait a moment. Let your disciple freshen up, then I'll accompany you to Shenxiao Palace!" Zhu Wanning wiped the sweat from her brow and smiled.

"You..." Su Mei frowned slightly, her voice tinged with surprise. "The Fairy Pool has a silencing formation. Logically, the Sect Leader's voice transmission shouldn't be able to penetrate it. How did you know we are going to Dragon Head Peak?"

Gazed upon by her Master's inherently imposing eyes, Zhu Wanning broke out in a cold sweat. She naturally didn't want to reveal anything about the script. Gritting her teeth, she said, "Reporting to Master! Just now, Wanning was slacking off. I went down the mountain for a stroll to rest for a while and happened to overhear the Sect Leader's voice transmission."

"Oh, so that's how it was." Su Mei's expression softened. She then added, "Wanning, you're not a child anymore. Have you... ever thought about finding a Daoist companion to cultivate with?"

"It's like this: among the Chief Disciples of our Five Branches, your Master finds that Lin Xiao... particularly agreeable..."

Zhu Wanning was aghast. Master, you...?

「Tiandang Peak, Twelve Rotations Cave Mansion.」

A young man in black sat on a rush cushion, palms upwards in a meditative posture. An incredibly profound aura circulated around his body, and behind him, powerful, sacred chains of order faintly materialized.

"Old Shi, your 'Daoist Immortal Sutra' truly lives up to its name as a supreme Upper Realm inheritance that points directly to The Great Path!"

"I'm only a half-step away from the Dharma Appearance realm!"

"To think, just a month ago when I first joined the sect, I was merely a Qi Cultivation page boy!"

If Daoist Yuan Yi finds out, he'll probably be utterly astonished! HAHAHAHA! "You truly are my great benefactor!" Ye Chen exclaimed excitedly.

"Heh, young friend, I hardly deserve such praise. That Daoist Yuan Yi, he is your true benefactor."

"Consider this: I, this old man, have striven to grant you immortal destiny, imparted cultivation methods to you, and meticulously planned every step to ensure your safety. One could say I've exhausted myself in this endeavor."

"Yet, you are unwilling even to call me 'Master'." The elder within the ring said, his tone unreadable, neither quite a smile nor a frown.

"Master! Your disciple knows he was wrong! From now on, your disciple will always listen to you!" Having witnessed the elder's power, Ye Chen no longer harbored any doubts and immediately relented.

"Alright. You heard the voice transmission from the Sect Leader of Qinglan Sect just now, didn't you?" Old Shi said.

"Yes, I heard it. Are we to accompany Yuanyi to Shenxiao Palace for the meeting?"

"Of course!" The voice from the ring was resolute. "Young friend! I have carefully performed divinations many times! This journey is undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity for you. You absolutely cannot miss it!"

"Excellent! Old Shi, if it is indeed as you say, let us join forces and seize this great opportunity!" Ye Chen nodded decisively, then stood up, his gaze sweeping coldly into the distance. "Furthermore, a few days ago, I wrote a letter and entrusted Little Mink to fly it to the North Territory, to be delivered to my dear sister Xuan'er. I presume she has received it by now!"

"When she leads the Beichuan elite cavalry to Qinglan Sect to join me, it will be just in time for the Five Branches Martial Arts Conference! I want her to see clearly how her most beloved and admired brother will dominate all opposition and crush that pretentious ant, Lin Xiao!"

"Even though that waste received special guidance from Xiao Hongling, he's still only at the Golden Core realm! This time, the advantage is mine!"

"Though sword immortals in heaven number three million, even they must bow their heads when they meet me!" The young man's chest suddenly swelled with immense pride. He brandished his sword towards the sky and roared.

Old Shi thought, Young friend, stop bellowing, you're making *me* cringe... I'm just going to make myself scarce.

「Central State, North Territory.」

The imperial capital of the alliance of thirty-three kingdoms of the North Territory—Wuang Imperial City!

Inside the resplendent, golden imperial palace.

A blue-haired young woman, her features exquisitely beautiful and profound, hinting at mixed heritage from the Western Regions and the Central Plains, sat elegantly on a throne of skulls. She wore a crown and an elaborate, luxurious golden gown, her shoulders alluringly half-exposed. Beneath the hem of her gown, a pair of long, graceful, snow-white legs were crossed high, exuding a captivating yet unapproachable allure.

"Your Highness! There... there's news from the Princely Heir!"

"Just now! His personal demonic pet, the Nine Nether Purple Mink Beast, delivered a letter personally written by the Princely Heir!"

"Thank heavens! The Princely Heir is safe and sound! The late Prince Beichuan can finally rest in peace in the netherworld!" A towering, heavily armored man, evidently a general, handed over a letter, his face alight with excitement, tears welling in his eyes.

"There's no need for me to see this letter."

"Just summarize its contents. Furthermore—" The young queen spoke with a cold expression, "I am no longer merely the Commander of the Beichuan Army. In this vast North Territory, you must address me as 'Your Majesty'!"

"Yes... Yes!" The general's face turned deathly pale. He quickly said, "The Princely Heir says... the three-year agreement with the late Prince Beichuan is almost up. He hopes that in seven days, you will lead three hundred thousand of Beichuan's finest troops to the Qinglan Immortal Sect in the Eastern Region to witness his glorious might!"

"Oh." To the general's utter astonishment, the high and mighty queen merely responded with a faint acknowledgment, showing no further reaction.

This isn't right! The Princely Heir is the elder brother this newly ascended queen has always admired and idolized most!

Now that she knows her brother is safe, why is she so calm, even... cold?

At this moment, it wasn't just him. The former high-ranking generals of the Beichuan Army, standing in attendance on both sides of the grand hall, all wore expressions of bewilderment.

However, not a single one dared to speak.

After a long pause, the young queen, merely nineteen years of age, slowly rose to her feet and spoke, "Seven days is too long. Now that the entire North Territory has submitted to my rule, since it is my brother's invitation, we can begin preparations to depart immediately."

Upon hearing these words, all the generals in the hall cheered loudly!

They truly are siblings who grew up together; blood is indeed thicker than water!

This queen, who dominated battlefields and was known as the Blood Butcher of the mortal realm—even as the revered ruler of an entire territory, she still cannot forget her own brother!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, this iron-willed, aloof young queen turned away. A single teardrop silently trickled from her profound, captivating ice-blue eyes.

Brother Xiao, do you see? All the dreams Xuan'er vowed to achieve back then have now come true!

It's also time for me to come to Qinglan Sect to find you... and fulfill my promise!

Twelve years... Xuan'er truly...

...misses you so much.