Princess Lily Arrives

Princess Lily and her companions returned to the palace after exploring the underground palace. Although they solved the secret of the jade pendant, they knew that the real challenge had just begun.

One day, the palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, and it was very lively. It turned out that His Majesty the Emperor decided to hold a grand poetry competition and invited talented people from all over the country to participate. This was not only a cultural feast, but also a great opportunity for all kinds of talents to show their talents.

"Princess, this is your strong point!" Xiao Li said to Lily with a smile.

"Yes, I remember that you shined at the last poetry reading. You will surely achieve even better results this time." Zhang San also echoed.

Lily smiled, "I'll do my best."

On the day of the competition, the entire palace was like a dream, like a fairyland. The contestants gathered together, each full of confidence and expectation. The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, surrounded by civil and military officials. The literati and poets who served as judges were also full of expectation, ready to enjoy this cultural feast.

The competition officially began, and the host announced the rules: each contestant had to write a poem on the spot, and the topic was decided by the emperor himself by drawing lots. The poem had to be closely related to the topic, fluent in expression, and most importantly, touching.

The first round of drawing lots began, and the topic was "Spring". The contestants splashed their brushes and showed their talents. Lily quickly finished her work:

The spring breeze is blowing and the flowers are blooming.

A riot of colour fills the sky.

The clear water reflects the willows.

How deep is the water in Taohuatan?

As soon as the poem came out, everyone praised it, and the emperor also showed a satisfied smile. Seeing this, other contestants were not to be outdone and showed their works one after another. After a round of competition, Lily successfully advanced to the next round.

The second round was about "Moon". This time, the competition was even more intense. Lily pondered for a moment and wrote:

When will the moon be? Ask the wine to Qingtian.

I don’t know what the palace is, but what year is it.

The moon's shadow is like water sprinkled on the world,

The clear light shines everywhere and brings peace to both sides.

The poem was beautiful in conception and sincere in emotion, winning applause from the whole audience. Other contestants also showed their talents, making the competition more exciting.

At this moment, the black-robed guest Mo Li also stood up and said loudly: "I am also willing to present a poem." He picked up the pen and wrote:

The moon in the sky, the flowers on the ground,

When will human love last?

When will the bright moon shine upon my heart?

Thousands of miles together Chanjuan.

This poem is concise and affectionate, which makes people think about it endlessly. Lili secretly admired him and knew that this Mo Li was indeed extraordinary.

The competition entered the final round, and the topic was "Chivalry". This time, not only did she have to test her literary talent, but she also had to express her chivalrous heart. Lily pondered for a long time, picked up her pen and wrote:

Wielding a sword, he travels the world with passion all the way.

He has a chivalrous heart and a brave heart.

All the grudges and hatreds are gone, and I am left alone as a chivalrous man.

The poem is full of the spirit of the martial arts world, expressing the heroic spirit and ambition of the chivalrous men. Other contestants also showed their best skills, and for a moment, the competition reached its climax.

Finally, after the judges' scoring and discussion, Lili and Mo Li tied for the championship. The emperor praised their talents and gave them generous prizes.

After the game, Lily and Mo Li met for a walk in the palace garden. They talked about poetry, and gradually, the topic turned to their adventures.

"Mr. Mo Li, you really opened my eyes in this competition." Lily said with a smile.

"The princess is the truly talented woman, and I am just a coincidence." Mo Li said modestly.

"By the way, we still need to further explore the secrets of the Phantom Valley. Perhaps there are more clues hidden there." Lily mentioned.

"Indeed, the crystals in the Phantom Valley have revealed part of the truth, but I feel that there are still more unsolved mysteries." Mo Li thought thoughtfully.

At this moment, a palace maid came running in, her face panicked, "Princess, the emperor is summoning you!"

Lily and Mo Li looked at each other and immediately went to the emperor's bedroom. The emperor looked solemn, holding a secret letter in his hand.

"Lily, Mo Li, take a look at this letter." The emperor handed the letter to them.

Lily took the letter and opened it. It turned out to be an anonymous warning letter. The letter read: "The Black Shadow will not accept defeat and is preparing to act again. Please be careful."

"It seems that our enemies haven't given up yet." Mo Li said in a deep voice.

"We must strengthen our precautions and continue looking for clues to uncover the Black Shadow Society's conspiracy," Lily said firmly.

"I will send more people to protect the palace, but you must be careful." The emperor warned.

After leaving the Emperor's bedroom, Lily and Mo Li decided to continue exploring the Phantom Valley to find more clues. Xiao Li, Zhang San and Ye Ying also joined them, and the group embarked on an adventure again.

This time, their goal is to find the hermit and learn more about the secrets of the Phantom Valley. Along the way, they encountered various organs and traps, but with wisdom and courage, they successfully overcame all difficulties.

Finally, they found the hermit's residence deep in the valley. When the hermit saw them, he smiled and said, "You are finally here."

Lily saluted respectfully, "Senior, we need your help to unlock all the secrets of the Phantom Valley."

The hermit nodded. "You have proven your wisdom and courage. I will tell you more truths. But first, you need to pass the final test."

"Test?" Xiao Li asked curiously.

The hermit led them into a mysterious cave filled with all kinds of strange symbols and patterns.

"This is a time maze. Only those who truly understand the mystery of time can pass through it," the hermit explained.

Lily and her companions accepted the test without hesitation and entered the time maze. In the maze, they experienced various scenes of time and space confusion, but with wisdom and teamwork, they finally found the exit.

"You succeeded." The hermit smiled and said, "Now, I will tell you the true secret of the Phantom Valley."

Lily and her friends waited with bated breath for the hermit's answer. They knew that there would be more challenges waiting for them in the future, and they would greet every new adventure with wisdom and courage.