The Villainous Eldest Senior Brother and His Yandere Junior Sisters

"Princely Heir, you have never been to the North Territory and do not know the situation there."

Xiong Lie's eyes filled with memories. "Do you know? Since the death of Prince Beichuan, our eight hundred thousand Beichuan soldiers were stranded in the North Territory. We were like headless dragons, besieged by the northern ice ethnic groups in front and pursued by the million-strong royal army of the Great Zhou Empress from behind...

"It was an almost certain death situation at that time.

"It was Her Majesty the Queen who stood up. With her genius military talents and innate leadership qualities, she led the Beichuan Army to break through the encirclements time and again, conquering cities and fortresses. Ultimately, she not only led us out of peril but also seized the opportunity to unify the entire North Territory, making the Great Zhou Empress dare not invade ever again!

"In other words, it's not that we, the Beichuan soldiers, made Her Majesty, but Her Majesty the Queen... she saved the Beichuan Army!

"So, Princely Heir, I beg you to leave! Don't put me in a difficult position!"

As he finished speaking, Xiong Lie, with tears in his tiger-like eyes, knelt and kowtowed with a THUD.

"Good, very good!"

Ye Chen laughed, his voice laced with fury. "General Xiong, I, your Princely Heir, originally thought you were a loyal servant, but I never expected you to be like those opportunistic sycophants! Today—

"As the rightful heir of the Ye family and the sole Commander-in-Chief of the Beichuan Army, I sentence you to death!"

Consumed by extreme rage and despair, the young man drew the black greatsword, wreathed in a blood-red malevolent aura, preparing to behead the man before him and vent his fury!

WHOOSH—

Just then, a golden Sword Qi, so potent it seemed tangible and immensely sacred, came whistling from outside the tent!

Caught off guard, Ye Chen was pierced through the shoulder blade by this Sword Qi, sending him flying backward!

THUD!

Just as he landed, spitting blood, an unexpected figure flashed before him!

"Xuan... Xuan'er?"

Seeing the stunningly beautiful young woman before him—dressed in a marshal's uniform, with ice-blue long hair, and wielding the queen's scepter—Ye Chen was terrified, his mind going blank!

He could truly feel the murderous intent in the eyes of his own sister!

"Ye Chen, do you know? Your every word and deed now disgusts me!"

Ye Xuan'er's gaze was chilling. Biting her lip, she said, "Fine. In consideration of our remaining bond as siblings, I will repeat the military order I just issued in your presence, giving you one last chance!

"From this day forward, if this person, Ye Chen, dares to approach our Beichuan Army camp—kill on sight, no mercy!"

Every word of this declaration, sharp as a blade, pierced the young man's heart!

However, under the oppressive gaze of his former sister, the young man, who had been proud and solitary his entire life, ultimately chose to endure. He quietly sheathed his Immortal Sword and howled to the heavens:

"Fine, just fine! Ye Xuan'er, you've done exceedingly well!

"You dare to treat me like this! I... I'm going to find Mother! I'll have her deal with you, you unfilial daughter who defies her elder brother!"

The young man wiped away his tears and headed north.

What? What nonsense is he spouting? Our mother, who mysteriously disappeared during our childhood... She's... still alive?

Ye Xuan'er's pupils contracted.

「The Qinglan Immortal Sect, Dragon Head Peak, Enlightenment Cliff.」

"Wow! Senior Brother Jiang! Wearing this Chief Disciple's robe, you look truly heroic and remarkably handsome, easily rivaling Senior Brother Lin from the neighboring Divine Phoenix Peak!"

Xu Zhengqing gazed at his Eldest Senior Brother, who seemed transformed and full of vigor, and couldn't stop praising him.

Yes, he had voluntarily relinquished his position as Chief Disciple to this Senior Brother Jiang!

It is noble to know oneself.

He knew very well that only this legendary Eldest Senior Brother could lead Dragon Head Peak to rise once more!

"Alright, I'm only temporarily holding this Chief Disciple position. During this time, you will diligently practice your Sword Dao with me. When I'm no longer around, you will succeed me as Chief Disciple. You must ensure you pass on everything you've learned to the junior brothers and sisters below you," Jiang Yuan stated, his expression solemn.

"Ah?"

Hearing this, Xu Zhengqing's heart sank. "Senior Brother, what you're saying is too melancholic. Since you've returned, this position of Chief Disciple should remain yours! How could I, Zhengqing, dare to presume otherwise?"

Jiang Yuan shook his head, his gaze fixed on the faintly visible blood mist hanging over the Coiling Dragon Abyss. "It's as I said, my time is short. Before long, I will face my destiny.

"At that time, I will execute the most profound sword strike of my entire life's learning. Watch carefully, because..." He trailed off, building suspense.

"Because what?" Xu Zhengqing asked urgently.

"Because this sword strike... will be very cool."

To keep his junior brother from worrying, Jiang Yuan made a rare attempt at a joke, a faint smile touching his handsome lips.

However, this only made Xu Zhengqing's heart grow heavier!

"Eldest Senior Brother! You've meditated on Enlightenment Cliff for sixty years; you must have foreseen something, right? Could it be that our Qinglan Sect... is facing an impending disaster?

"During the Sword Tomb Trial, the other Five Sages were all present; only True Monarch Taiwu didn't attend. Back then, I already suspected something major had occurred!

"Senior Brother, please just tell me! No matter what, I, Zhengqing, will face it with you!"

"Enough, say no more." Jiang Yuan said, his brow furrowed. "Even if I, your Eldest Senior Brother, do know something, it's not important. When I execute that sword strike, everything will be over."

May all the calamities and disasters that befall the Qinglan Immortal Sect, a suffering unseen in three thousand years, fall solely upon me. Let not a single one of my fellow sect members be harmed. Jiang Yuan prayed silently in his heart.

Having transmigrated for nearly a hundred years, he had long since developed a deep love for this sect—the sect that had raised him, taught him, and given him a warmth he had never experienced in his previous life.

"Senior Brother Jiang! Chief Lin of the neighboring Divine Phoenix Peak has rushed back from Beacon City on the Eastern Region's border! Just now, the Sect Leader received a Jade Talisman voice message from Chief Lin. They are almost at Taoyuan Village at the foot of the mountain! And—"

The disciple paused to catch his breath, then continued, "Chief Lin also said that he has brought back shocking news concerning the Demon Sect and the Evil Extreme Sect! Therefore, the Sect Leader summons you to go and meet them together!"

"Junior Brother Lin?"

Jiang Yuan's expression was full of admiration. "Heavens, he actually went to the North Territory? He went alone to meet Ye Xuan'er's challenge?

"Such courage and spirit...

"Throughout this Eastern Region Cultivation World, countless are hailed as prodigies, yet all are hypocrites! Only Junior Brother Lin—he is a man of true gallantry!"

He then said excitedly, "Come, Zhengqing, accompany me to pay our respects to Chief Lin! When you meet him, watch him closely and learn well. What he can teach you will be no less than what I can! Understand?"

"Y-yes... yes!" Xu Zhengqing was startled at first, then, steeling himself, he replied.

How very strange! Senior Brother Jiang is usually so solitary and aloof, his disposition noble yet remote, treating everyone with indifference. Why is it that every time Chief Lin is mentioned, he becomes so... excited?! Could it be that Senior Brother Jiang is... *that*?

An absurd yet terrifying thought surfaced in Xu Zhengqing's mind.

No wonder. No wonder Senior Brother Jiang refused to bathe with us the other day! He... he was protecting us, his tender junior brothers, afraid he wouldn't be able to control himself!

For a moment, Xu Zhengqing felt an overwhelming urge to cry.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Yuan looked at his unmoving junior brother.

"Senior Brother," Xu Zhengqing said, his cheeks flushed crimson, "actually, if it were you, I also... Oh, never mind! Let's go see Chief Lin!"