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

At the hour of Mao the next day, the autumn morning light slowly peeked out like a shy girl, seeming even lazier than usual.

Morning exercises have just ended in the square of Lingshan College.

The disciples' breaths had not yet completely calmed down, but they were already eager to return to their respective sects and continue their path of cultivation.

They wore clothing that represented the characteristics of their respective clan leaders, like a flowing landscape.

Some disciples wore snow-white robes, as pure and flawless as the first snow in winter;

Some are white and blue robes, just like the blue sky and white clouds, fresh and natural;

Others were dressed in dark blue Taoist robes, looking deep and solemn, as if they contained endless wisdom and power.

These three teams, led by their respective sect leaders, were like three winding dragons, slowly moving towards the sect.

However, outside these three teams, there was one person who stood out from the crowd.

Xu Wan, wearing a purple long dress, looked like a violet in autumn. She stood alone in a corner of the square, looking particularly eye-catching.

Her eyes were firm and deep, as if she was thinking about something.

Sect Master Chen Xuan stood on the high platform, his eyes as sharp as torches, scanning the disciples below.

When his eyes fell on Xu Wan, he couldn't help but pause slightly.

At this time, Xu Wan was the only one left in the stage, waiting quietly.

The autumn wind was a little chilly, blowing through her hair, but it didn't seem to affect her mood.

Chen Xuan slowly walked down the stairs from the platform and came to Xu Wan's side.

His eyes were filled with love and expectation, and he whispered, "Xiao Wan, how about going with your foster father to listen to the scriptures from the Nine Yang Master today?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Wan bowed slightly and replied respectfully, "As you wish."

Her voice was clear and pleasant, yet revealed an unprecedented firmness and maturity.

Chen Xuan was shocked. The child seemed to have grown a lot in an instant.

It seems that the twenty lashes yesterday did wake her up and made her understand many life lessons.

Today, she is much more well-behaved, which makes people look at her with admiration.

In the wide square, Chen Xuan flashed and transformed into a crane with pure white feathers and elegant posture, standing quietly in front of Xu Wan.

Its slender neck curved slightly as it spoke human words, its voice carrying a hint of warmth and kindness: "Xiao Wan, come on up. Your foster father will give you a ride."

Only when Xu Wan looked at the crane did she understand why her adoptive father had been so cruel in whipping her twenty times yesterday.

Now that she thought about it, twenty lashes was still a light punishment. Yesterday, she stood on the head of the crane statue in the middle of the purple lotus pond. It turned out that her adoptive father's true form was a crane, so he really deserved the punishment.

Xu Wan politely declined, "Foster Father, Xiao Wan should walk. This way, she can enjoy the scenery along the way and it will also help her practice."

The crane nodded gently, as if to show its understanding and respect for Xu Wan's decision.

But then he added, "Since godfather has allowed you to ride, then don't refuse. Let's set off immediately without further delay."

After hearing this, Xu Wan had an idea and no longer hesitated. She jumped lightly and sat steadily on the back of the crane.

As the crane slowly spread its wings and flew high, Xu Wan only felt the whistling of wind in her ears, and the scenery in front of her eyes quickly receded.

They flew through the clouds and headed towards the Taoist holy land - the Nine Yang Divine Sect.

Above the clouds, the crane carried Xu Wan and flew freely. Xu Wan's heart was filled with joy and emotion.

After traveling here, she not only rode a dragon and a phoenix, but now she also rode this crane.

Not to mention her future husband who is the Dragon God. Her life trajectory is like a cheat, full of fantasy and surprises.

In the blink of an eye, the crane had landed steadily on an open space within the Nine Yang Divine Sect.

It spoke human language again, informing Xu Wan: "Xiao Wan, we're here."

Xu Wan was secretly surprised that the journey was so fast.

She reluctantly jumped off the crane's back and stood on an open and green meadow.

Although it is autumn, the grass here still retains the greenness and vitality of summer.

Chen Xuan's figure flashed and he returned to human form. He patted Xu Wan's shoulder gently and said with a smile: "Xiao Wan, let's go."

As he spoke, he took a step forward, and Xu Wan followed closely behind him, and together they stepped into the mysterious Nine Yang Divine Sect.

Chen Xuan walked slowly to the door of a magnificent hall and stopped involuntarily.

His eyes fell on the two guards at the door who were wearing black armored robes.

The two guards stood tall and straight, like green pines.

Seeing Chen Xuan coming, the two of them immediately knelt on the ground, their movements in unison, and said in unison: "Welcome, Sect Master!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of majesty and kindness.

He said loudly: "Stand up."

Upon hearing the sound, the two guards immediately stood up, their movements quick and decisive, without any hesitation.

They then pushed open the heavy wooden door of the hall and made a respectful gesture of invitation, inviting Chen Xuan to come in.

Chen Xuan stepped over the high threshold, his figure lengthened in the sunlight, appearing even taller.

At the same time, Xu Wan followed closely behind with light steps.

Seeing this, the two guards gently closed the door, and the hall suddenly fell into silence.

A strong smell of incense wafts into my nose, and there is a hint of solemnity and sacredness in the scent.

Xu Wan's attention was attracted by the golden stone statue standing tall in the center of the hall.

The stone statue was carefully inlaid on a huge stone, shining with gold and magnificent.

The statue was none other than Sect Master Chen Xuan. His face was lifelike, as if he was truly watching everyone who entered the hall.

Below the statue is a huge incense burner.

In the incense burner, rows of long and thin incense sticks were burning quietly, emitting wisps of green smoke.

The edge of the incense burner is filled with countless burnt incense sticks, which stand quietly, as if telling the past blessings and wishes.

These incense sticks bear witness to the devotion and reverence of countless disciples.

Xu Wan looked at everything in front of him and couldn't help but feel a surge of respect in his heart.

She exclaimed, "Foster father, you are truly wise and powerful, worshipped by thousands of people and worshipped by countless people.

All the disciples at Lingshan take you as their role model. Your majesty and kindness will be forever etched in their hearts."

Chen Xuan slowly turned around, gently stroked his long beard with his hand, his eyes revealing a depth and expectation.

He looked at Xu Wan, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and said with a smile: "Xiao Wan, as long as you practice wholeheartedly, one day you can also become a goddess worshipped by thousands of people in Lingshan.

By then, the incense will be burning continuously, and all the disciples will devoutly seek your protection, which will be your supreme honor."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wan bowed slightly, her face filled with determination and gratitude. "Thanks for your kind words, foster father. I will work hard and live up to your expectations."

Chen Xuan nodded with satisfaction, turned around and walked towards the open hall in front.

Xu Wan followed closely behind and entered the hall. In the empty hall, he saw two statues with elaborate golden bodies standing tall.

Below the statue are two lotus flowers, which appear solemn and sacred.

When Xu Wan's eyes fell on the statue, she was deeply shocked again.

Those two people turned out to be her adoptive father Chen Xuan and her master Yun Che.

Master’s golden body has the shape of a human head and a dragon body, with a lifelike golden dragon surrounding it. The amazing craftsmanship is breathtaking.

Chen Xuan saw through Xu Wan's thoughts and knew that she was bewitched by Yun Che again.

He patted Xu Wan's shoulder gently and said with a smile, "Go upstairs with your foster father."

Xu Wan nodded and followed Chen Xuan to the stairs.

She was about to step onto the stairs when she was attracted by the scroll on the wall.

On the wall above the corner, there are portraits of the three major sect leaders, one of which is the leader of the Frost Moon Sect.

She was wearing a snow-white long dress, sitting cross-legged, stroking the guqin with her hand. Her elegant and peaceful posture seemed to be able to soothe all the noise in the world.

Xu Wan looked at the scroll and secretly exclaimed, "How beautiful! Why doesn't Master like her?"

Chen Xuan stood on the stairs, turned around and looked at Xu Wan below, and said sternly: "Follow your adoptive father upstairs to listen to the scriptures. It will be of great benefit to your cultivation."

Xu Wan stepped onto the stairs with light lotus steps, looking forward to seeing the scene upstairs. How was the Nine Yang Master teaching?

How is her former disciple, Taoist Xuanqing doing in his cultivation now?