The cat demon defies the heavens and is the emperor’s only beloved disciple!

In the lotus pond with rippling green waves and graceful lotus flowers, Jun Yan and Mu Qing have graceful postures, like banished immortals untainted by the dust of the world, standing lightly on the broad lotus leaves.

The breeze blew, and the lotus leaves swayed gently, but they remained motionless as if they had taken root.

When their eyes met, sparks flew in their eyes. It was curiosity and respect for each other's strength, and also a warm-up for the upcoming contest.

Not far away, an ancient stone bridge spanned the surface of the pond. On the bridge, Chen Xuan held his long beard with his hands, his eyes as sharp as torches, and quietly watched the two people on the surface of the pond.

There was both expectation and scrutiny in his eyes, as if at this moment, he wanted to take in all the potential and charm of the two of them.

As Sect Master Chen Xuan slowly raised his arm and waved it gently, his steady and powerful voice echoed in the air: "The competition begins!"

These four words were like thunder, instantly breaking the silence around them and igniting the fighting spirit in Jun Yan and Mu Qing's hearts.

Jun Yan saw a flash of light in his hand, and an ancient and mysterious sword appeared out of thin air. A faint green light flowed on the sword, as if it contained the spirit of mountains and rivers and the power of rivers.

He took a deep breath, and his body suddenly rose up, like a dragon soaring into the sky. He leaped up and rushed straight into the air, with the ancient sword pointing straight to the sky, and his momentum was like a rainbow.

Mu Qing was not to be outdone, and a sword also appeared in her hand.

This sword is more slender, but it exudes a sharpness and agility that cannot be underestimated.

She gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, and the lotus leaves under her feet trembled slightly as if they could not bear her momentum. Then, she also jumped lightly like a blooming lotus, following Jun Yan and floating in the air.

The two swords met, the sword light was like a weave, the two men fought back and forth in the air, the sword shadows intertwined, and every collision was accompanied by the crisp sound of metal clashing, like the sound of nature, and like the thunder of war drums.

The surrounding space seemed to be torn apart by their sword energy, and the lotus pond was still quietly witnessing this wonderful competition. Every lotus flower seemed to be swaying for their bravery and talent.

The two of them were floating lightly in the air, as if they had merged into one with the heaven and earth. They each held a long sword, the sword blade flashing with cold light and swaying gently in the breeze.

Jun Yan's face revealed an indifferent and detached expression. His eyes were gentle and deep as he looked quietly at Mu Qing beside him.

"Mu Qing,"

Jun Yan's voice was deep and magnetic, resonating in the air like the sound of nature.

"Close your eyes and concentrate, feeling the pure spiritual energy contained in this lotus pond with your whole body and mind.

Let this spiritual energy penetrate into every cell of your body and merge with the power in your body."

Upon hearing this, Mu Qing slowly closed his eyes, and his whole body instantly became calm and focused.

She breathed deeply, as if she wanted to inhale all the air around her into her body.

As she breathed, the spiritual energy in the lotus pond seemed to be drawn by an invisible force and gathered towards her body.

These spiritual energies flowed and merged in her body, eventually transforming into countless sharp sword shapes, flashing dazzling light and circling and dancing around her body.

Chen Xuan stood quietly on the quaint stone bridge, the breeze gently blowing through his sleeves. His eyes were deep and focused, all falling on the rippling lotus pond below.

At this time, a wonderful competition was taking place on the lotus pond. The swords were flashing and the momentum was so strong that it was a feast for the eyes.

He held his long beard with his hand, his eyes revealing satisfaction and appreciation.

The long beard fluttered gently in the wind, as if adding a touch of simplicity and solemnity to the competition.

Chen Xuan's eyes were fixed on Mu Qing. The performance of this young disciple really impressed him. Whether it was his swordsmanship or his aura, he displayed extraordinary talent and strength.

Jun Yan stood aside, his eyes equally sharp as he stared at Mu Qing. He spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of authority and expectation: "Mu Qing, attack your master with these countless sword forms. Let me see what level your swordsmanship has reached."

Mu Qing looked solemn and determined when he heard this.

She quickly formed seals with her hands, and the aura around her instantly became sharp, as if countless sword energies were surging in her body.

As her hand seals changed, the sword energy seemed to be summoned and gathered at her fingertips, then transformed into countless sword shapes, attacking Jun Yan with a whistling sound.

Those sword shapes drew gorgeous trajectories in the air, each of which contained all of Mu Qing's strength and will.

They enveloped Jun Yan like a dragnet, showing a shocking power.

Jun Yan, on the other hand, had a calm expression on his face, and moved lightly among the sword shadows. With his profound cultivation and superb swordsmanship, he neutralized Mu Qing's attacks one by one.

As the two men fought fiercely, the whole scene seemed to be shrouded by an invisible force, and the air was filled with a tense and exciting atmosphere.

The surface of the lotus pond was covered with ripples due to their movements. The originally beautiful lotus flowers seemed to feel the intensity of the battle, swaying and falling from the branches, like an early autumn rain.

Jun Yan, standing on the lotus leaf, has an upright posture, like a moving painting.

As he raised his hand, the scattered lotus flowers seemed to be given life, gathering together into a dazzling tornado, which attacked Mu Qing who was floating in the air with a whistling sound.

This attack condensed Jun Yan's entire spiritual power and will, determined to decide the winner.

Faced with this sudden attack, Mu Qing appeared unusually calm.

She closed her eyes and concentrated, a faint colorful light emanating from her body, like a phoenix about to be reborn from the nirvana.

Immediately afterwards, her body shape began to change, gradually transforming into a colorful phoenix with its wings spread high in the sky. Those originally ferocious lotus tornadoes were easily sucked into her mouth.

As the lotus was absorbed into her body, a powerful spiritual power seemed to surge in Mu Qing's body, and her cultivation was greatly improved at this moment.

The wings of the five-colored phoenix flapped gently, and every flap seemed to stir up the wind and clouds of heaven and earth, showing her unparalleled strength at this moment.

Seeing this, Sect Leader Chen Xuan on the bridge had a glint of admiration and satisfaction in his eyes.

He clapped his hands and laughed, "Mu Qing, well done!"

This cheer was not only a recognition of Mu Qing's strength, but also a praise for her spirit of not fearing strong enemies and moving forward courageously.

After undergoing a series of changes, Mu Qing finally returned to human form.

She gently lifted her toes, her movements as graceful as a dragonfly skimming the water. With just a light touch of the emerald green lotus leaves, she leaped up as if given life, and landed lightly on the bridge.

After she stood still, she faced Sect Master Chen Xuan and bowed slightly, her gesture revealing an indescribable gentleness and respect.

Then, Mu Qing's gaze fell on the lotus pond.

The scene before her made her heart sink slightly. The lotus leaves were in a mess, as if they had just experienced a violent storm.

At this moment, Jun Yan's figure jumped out from a messy lotus leaf and landed steadily beside her. His appearance was like a breeze, instantly making the surrounding atmosphere much quieter.

Mu Qing looked at the mess in the pool and couldn't help feeling a sense of guilt and self-blame.

She spoke slowly, with a hint of apology in her voice: "Master, this lotus pond... seems to have been destroyed by Mu Qing."

Her eyes were filled with sincere apology, as if she was waiting for her master's rebuke.

However, Jun Yan did not show any regret when he heard this.

He just raised his hand gently, and a soft and mysterious light shot out from his palm, like warm sunlight falling on the earth.

At this moment, the lotus flowers in the pond seemed to be given new life. They swayed gracefully and regained their vitality.

When Mu Qing saw this, his eyes immediately showed surprise.

She bowed deeply to Jun Yan beside her, her tone filled with admiration and yearning: "Master's cultivation is so profound. Mu Qing should study hard and strive to reach Master's level as soon as possible."

Her tone was firm and full of determination, as if at this moment, she had found her direction.

Sect Master Chen Xuan looked affectionately at the lotus pond that had just regained its vitality. He waved his hand slightly, and a lotus pod fell off, then slowly rose up, and finally appeared steadily in his hand.

He handed the lotus pod in his hand to Mu Qing with a smile, and said in a pleasant manner: "Mu Qing, your cultivation has improved greatly in just a few days. This spiritual fruit is given to you as a reward."

Mu Qing took the lotus pod with both hands, knelt on his knees, and replied respectfully, "Thank you, Sect Master."