Beat Up My Big Brother?

Beginner War God: 64,000-128,000 kg.

At full power, Yun He had thrown a punch measuring 115,802 kg, already close to an Intermediate War God's level!

Although his normal punching strength was only 33,069 kg, his full-power burst almost reached the threshold of an Intermediate War God.

Yun He felt a little dazed.

Was I already this strong?

Not enough.

Nowhere near enough.

I absolutely couldn't let that dangerous mindset take hold.

Steady and cautious-that was the way to go.

It was dangerous out there. I couldn't get reckless. Until I became a Sixth-Order Universe Master, I wouldn't be safe enough in this universe.

Yun He silently warned himself.

Once my physical attributes truly reached Beginner War God level, and my full-power burst could reach High-level War God level, I could go out hunting... hmm, Elementary Lords.

Fighting above my level? Forget it.

I wasn't some chosen one blessed by fate.

Picking on those weaker than me would do.

As long as I leveled up fast enough, my enemies would always be below my level. That would make me invincible.

That was perfectly normal, and entirely logical.

Two more days passed before Luo Feng returned. First, he and his teammates dealt with the materials from the monsters they had hunted together in City 003. Then he took out his own share of materials and sold them separately to the Limit Martial Hall, updating his fighter rank to Junior War General along the way.

He didn't dare reveal the stolen Dragon Egg, SS-class longsword, or S-Class Combat Suit, so he hid them away.

With Luo Feng back, his home immediately filled with laughter and cheerful voices. His family even invited Yun He over for dinner, but Yun He made an excuse about having something to do and didn't go.

Early the next morning, Luo Feng arrived outside Yun He's house, looking apologetic and conflicted. He paced by the entrance for quite a while before gritting his teeth and stepping forward to ring the doorbell.

Here you were, little brother!

Yun He sat cross-legged in the second-floor training room and smirked.

Kid, I thought you could hold out.

Youngsters really couldn't keep their cool.

He got up, went downstairs, and opened the door. "Didn't you think I'd sell you out?" Yun He snapped. "What are you coming to me for?"

Luo Feng opened his mouth, but no words came out. His face alternated between red and pale. Yun He's question had caught him completely off guard, rendering every line he had prepared useless.

Yun He turned and walked inside. "Either come in or get lost. Don't stand there."

Luo Feng hurried after him and closed the door behind him.

Sitting on the living room sofa and looking at the expressionless Yun He across from him, Luo Feng stammered for a while before asking cautiously, "Brother Yun, you... you already knew?"

"I wasn't sure at first," Yun He teased. "After you called me, I was."

"Uh..."

Luo Feng had nothing to say. He looked embarrassed.

Yun He crossed his arms and legs, then sneered. "Rest assured. I might not be some paragon of virtue, but I wouldn't sell out my own brother. So there's no need to come here and test me."

"Brother Yun..."

Luo Feng was deeply moved, his eyes beginning to redden. At that moment, the mountain that had weighed on his heart these past few days seemed to grow much lighter.

"It's a misunderstanding! Brother Yun, I came today because I wanted someone to talk to, not to test you. I already know I was wrong, Brother Yun," Luo Feng hurriedly explained.

Yun He's expression softened considerably. He glanced at him and asked, "You've been under a lot of pressure lately, haven't you?"

Luo Feng nodded with a bitter smile. "Yeah. How could I not be? They're High-level War Gods..."

Luo Feng carefully told Yun He everything that had happened during this time, leaving nothing out.

Finally, Luo Feng said, "I'm not scared for myself. At worst, I can hide in Base City forever, stay in the Mingyue Residential Area, or simply pay for a life with my own. But my parents and younger brother are ordinary people... What scares me most is dragging them into this."

At this point, Luo Feng's eyes began to redden. His fists clenched, veins bulging, and he gritted his teeth. "I just hate that I'm not strong enough, that I don't have the power..."

Yun He sighed, sat down beside Luo Feng, and put an arm around his shoulders, giving him a pat. "They don't suspect you right now. Use this time to get stronger quickly, and you won't have to be afraid."

"Yeah."

Luo Feng nodded firmly, warmth spreading through his heart. He had truly accepted Yun He as his big brother.

Having someone beside him to offer guidance and company when he was at his weakest and most helpless really did make him feel much better. The pressure remained, but having someone listen was better than bottling everything up alone.

At least there was one person in this world he could trust. He didn't have to keep his guard up around everyone.

Except...

"If the truth ever does come out, don't be scared. Just go peacefully. Don't worry about your family. With me here, no one will be able to hurt them," Yun He said with a perfectly straight face.

Let's see if you dared test me again, you little punk.

Uh...

Luo Feng nearly choked on his own saliva. He stared at Yun He, speechless.

Brother, was that any way to comfort someone?

At such a serious moment, you were actually in the mood to joke?

What did you mean, 'go peacefully'?

I was still young! I hadn't lived enough yet!

"Brother, my physical attributes are already at Junior War General level, and I'm a Spiritualist too. You're only an Advanced Warrior right now, aren't you?"

Luo Feng looked at Yun He unhappily, his face full of doubt.

He seemed to be saying, Even someone as awesome as me was afraid he couldn't protect his family. What made you think you could?

Were you just boasting?

Look at you, so full of yourself.

You sounded so serious that I almost believed you.

Yun He took one look at him. How could I let that slide?

Well, well~

Who exactly were you looking down on?

I wouldn't dare compare myself to the future Blade River King or Galaxy Lord. City Lord Luo? Ahem, forget that. He was far too absurd. But right now, at this very moment, dealing with a nobody still scraping by on Earth was no problem at all!

Look at you acting all high and mighty. Was being a Spiritualist really so impressive?

Oh, that temper of mine.

"Come with me."

Without another word, Yun He grabbed Luo Feng and dragged him out of the house toward the Limit Hall.

"Brother, where are we going?" Luo Feng asked in confusion along the way.

"Less talk. Today, I'll show you why your big brother is still your big brother," Yun He huffed.

"Brother, you want to spar with me? Don't worry, I won't bully you with my spiritual force." Luo Feng was eager to try. At that moment, a little rebellious streak suddenly stirred inside him.

"Hmph." Yun He rolled his eyes, not bothering to answer.

"I'll remember those words," Yun He added ominously after a moment's thought.

Kid, if you still dared stand by those words later, I'd give you credit for courage.

For some reason, Luo Feng suddenly had a bad feeling. A chill seemed to creep up his back.

Had I said something wrong?

But on second thought, his physical attributes had only just reached Junior War General level thanks to the combined boosts from practicing the Nine-Layered Thunder Blade manual and his spiritual force. Brother Yun was less talented than him, so he was probably still quite a way from Junior War General level, right?

Wouldn't using spiritual force be bullying him?

At that thought, Luo Feng grew confident again and rubbed his hands together in anticipation.

Beat up my big brother?

I couldn't do that normally, but accidentally landing a couple of blows during a spar would be fine.

Hehe. Luo Feng indulged in his little fantasy.

Heh. Yun He sneered inwardly.