Because My Brother Is the Protagonist!

Great Marsh of Cloud Dream.

Spanning more than a hundred thousand li, its waters stretched everywhere, with the Cloud Dream Mountain Range nestled within, where fierce beasts roamed unchecked.

At the heart of the Cloud Dream Mountain Range, the Beast King howled at the moon, and all beasts submitted. To the cultivators of the Great Marsh of Cloud Dream, it was forbidden ground.

Taishu Family.

In the family's Martial Arts Arena, a burly middle-aged man stood with his arms folded, his imposing presence fixed upon the young members before him.

There were more than twenty of them, boys and girls of varying ages. Most were seven or eight, with the youngest only five—just the right age to strengthen their bodies and build a solid foundation for cultivation.

"My name is Taishu Yong. Starting today, I'll teach you how to formally begin cultivating. Any questions?"

Taishu Yong's thunderous shout made the children tremble. Meeting his thick brows and sharp gaze, they all hurriedly cried at the top of their lungs, "No!"

Among the many children, two little boys stood out.

One was slightly older, with bright, spirited black eyes. Though his features were still young, his expression was solemn and carried a hint of resolve. He stood straight, already possessing something of a martial artist's bearing.

The other was younger and somewhat resembled the older boy. A closer look made it easy to guess that they were brothers.

Compared to his older brother, the younger one looked more harmless. His little face was plump, and with those large, adorable eyes, he looked like a porcelain doll.

No matter how earnestly he tried to appear, everyone else found him utterly endearing, unable to stop themselves from smiling.

Taishu Yong's gaze swept over the two brothers, and he nodded imperceptibly. As expected of the patriarch's children—they had not been frightened by him at all.

Retracting his gaze, Taishu Yong lowered his arms and looked fiercely at the little brats.

"Very good. Next, I'll teach you a Foundation Establishment fist technique and palm technique. They will draw Heaven and Earth Essence into your bodies, tempering your bones and blood so you may step into the first realm: the Blood Bone Realm."

"But before that, who can tell me why I'm not teaching you cultivation techniques directly?"

All the children looked at one another, but no one answered Taishu Yong's question.

After a while, one little boy raised his hand.

Taishu Yong nodded. "Taishu Yun, speak."

Taishu Yun replied clearly, "Because our bodies are still too weak to withstand the Heaven and Earth Essence and spiritual energy brought about by circulating cultivation techniques."

"Mhm. Then tell me, when can you begin learning cultivation techniques?" Taishu Yong nodded in satisfaction.

"When we possess the Strength of One Cauldron, we can begin learning cultivation techniques," Taishu Yun answered.

"Very good. Then how much is the Strength of One Cauldron?" Taishu Yong smiled and continued asking.

"One thousand jin."

Watching his brother eagerly answer the questions, Taishu Jing blinked his big eyes. As expected of the protagonist—his performance really is different.

It was fortunate that System Master had appeared a few days ago, allowing Taishu Jing to learn that his own brother was the protagonist fated by destiny, born with immense fortune.

And System Master was quite capable too. It could bind the protagonist, and whatever the protagonist had, Taishu Jing could have as well. Talents, fortuitous encounters, and so on could all be bound. In other words, Taishu Jing would be able to live in abundance without lifting a finger!

Although this was taking advantage, he was only taking advantage of his own brother. Besides, anyone who refused a bargain was a fool. But for Taishu Jing, this could not really be called taking advantage. It was his brother looking after his younger brother. Yes, that was it—looking after him!

As he thought about it, Taishu Jing began to lose focus. He seemed to foresee his joyful life ahead, and a foolish grin gradually spread across his face. Hehehe!

"Taishu Jing, tell me—what is the greatest strength one can attain in the Blood Bone Realm?" Taishu Yong's sharp gaze swept over and found Taishu Jing absentminded, so he called him out.

Snapping back to his senses, Taishu Jing blinked and wiped away nonexistent drool. "108,000 jin."

"Mhm." Taishu Yong nodded. Seeing that he had come back to himself, he did not pursue the matter further. After all, the boy was still young; it was understandable that he could not contain himself.

"Next, the fist technique and palm technique I'll teach you are called the Ascending Dragon Fist and Reverse Dragon Palm. They are the finest Foundation Establishment fist and palm techniques in the clan. Watch carefully. Whoever dares to lose focus will hold a horse stance for several hours." Taishu Yong's eyes widened like bronze bells, carrying a clear warning.

At Taishu Yong's words, every child sharpened their focus and stared at him without daring to relax in the slightest.

"Ascending Dragon Fist!"

Taishu Yong gave a low shout and assumed his stance. A heavy aura surged from his body. Both hands clenched into fists, he punched like a dragon; the wind from his fists howled, tearing through the air and revealing the extraordinary might of the technique.

Moving in coordination with his footwork, Taishu Yong shifted and leaped, his fist force flowing through his entire body and stirring up fierce winds. The gusts that spilled forth made several children in front shut their eyes.

As Taishu Yong performed the Ascending Dragon Fist, Heaven and Earth Essence began gathering toward him, slowly seeping into his body and tempering the bones and blood within. Wisps of mist rose from his body and scattered into the air.

Then Taishu Yong threw a fierce punch at a huge boulder in the Martial Arts Arena. With a bang, the boulder shattered into pieces, fragments flying to the children's feet. Thus, the Ascending Dragon Fist demonstration came to an end.

"So amazing!"

After the demonstration, many children became interested in the fist technique. With every raised hand came howling winds; its fist force was fierce, its movements broad and open, carrying the momentum to crush mountains and split rocks.

Hearing the children's praise, Taishu Yong smiled faintly.

"This is the Ascending Dragon Fist. You saw it yourselves: while I perform this technique, Heaven and Earth Essence seeps into my body and helps temper all my bones and blood. The mist evaporating from my body is the impurities within it."

So this was what a Foundation Establishment fist technique did: temper the bones and blood throughout the body and expel impurities. Taishu Jing was somewhat interested. Seeing such a miraculous sight with his own eyes still left him rather shaken.

"Next is the Reverse Dragon Palm. I'll teach it to you as well. Watch closely."

As they watched Taishu Yong perform a palm technique of unmatched divine might, all the children were extremely serious. Their eyes grew wider and wider, as if they were about to pop out.

What's the use of staring so seriously?

Could they really remember everything after watching it just once?

Even a genius would need to watch it several times before remembering it, right? If anyone could memorize it after one viewing, I'd eat while standing on my head.

Although Taishu Jing was also very curious about the cultivation fist and palm techniques of this fantasy world, in his previous life, even when practicing elderly Tai Chi, he would need someone to teach him more than ten times before he could remember it.

Even if people in this world were different and more suited to cultivation, they would still need to watch it several times to memorize it properly.

After watching Taishu Yong finish a set of Reverse Dragon Palm, everyone could not help clapping.

Waving a hand, Taishu Yong smiled. "After the first time, has anyone remembered it? Either the fist technique or the palm technique. Anyone?"

At that question, silence fell again.

Taishu Jing glanced at all the children. Not a single one spoke.

See? Just watching him perform it once, how could it be so easy to remember?

Still, that Reverse Dragon Palm from earlier had seemed rather simple. Taishu Jing recalled the palm technique, and it felt as though he could perform it too.

Must be an illusion. I can't be that amazing, Taishu Jing denied the feeling.

"I remembered the Ascending Dragon Fist!"

Hearing the familiar voice, Taishu Jing thought, Which family's little brat is so impressive? Come out and let this young master see you.

Turning his head and seeing everyone's gazes gathered on his older brother, Taishu Jing's eyes went round.

Ahahaha, so it's my brother.

I was wondering who was so impressive. Turns out it's the protagonist boss. A boss really is impressive.

After grumbling inwardly for a few moments, Taishu Jing kept a calm expression and waited to watch the show.

"Taishu Yun, come up and demonstrate it." Taishu Yong grew increasingly satisfied with Taishu Yun.

Walking before everyone, Taishu Yun performed a complete set of Ascending Dragon Fist with convincing form. And honestly, it really carried some of the flavor of Taishu Yong's fist technique. At the very least, there were no mistakes in it; he was merely not yet proficient.

After completing the set of Ascending Dragon Fist, Taishu Yun withdrew his fists and stood still. His breathing was slightly hurried, and his face was filled with excitement.

"Good, very good! I never expected Taishu Yun to be the first person to remember the Ascending Dragon Fist."

Watching Taishu Yun's performance, Taishu Yong could not help shouting his praise. Being able to remember it after watching it once showed that Taishu Yun possessed excellent comprehension. With such a promising seedling, his cultivation talent surely would not be poor.

"Taishu Yun, study this fist technique diligently. When the Ascending Dragon Fist is cultivated to its depths, every punch will roar like a dragon, with a dragon's shadow following in its wake," Taishu Yong earnestly instructed.

Taishu Yun nodded solemnly. "I will."

"Do you know why Taishu Yun could remember it after only one viewing?" Turning back to the other children, Taishu Yong asked with an unfathomable air.

"Because my brother is the protagonist!"