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

In the misty back mountains of the Biluo Palace, green bamboos sway gently and streams gurgle, as if it is the purest music between heaven and earth.

This is the secret place where Tan Yuan, Yan Wu and Xu Wan often come to practice and play.

Yanwu is Xu Wan's spiritual beast mount, the Fire Qilin.

The Fire Qilin was burning with raging flames all over its body, like a god in flames.

Her scales shone with a dazzling red light, and each one sparkled like an exquisite gem.

Her eyes were full of majesty and dominance, as if she could see through everything in the world.

As it ran, sparks flew everywhere under its feet, leaving a trail of fiery red footprints wherever it passed, as if it had shattered the void.

Her breath was like the breath of a fire dragon, and the hot breath distorted the air around her.

Tan Yuan is a comb that Emperor Zun and Xu Wan bought from the ghost market night market. It absorbed the spiritual energy of the spiritual spring and then began to awaken its spiritual consciousness and transform into a human form.

Tan Yuan wanted to take Emperor Zun as his master, but Emperor Zun said that he already had Xu Wan and would not accept any more disciples.

For some reason, Tan Yuan respectfully called Xu Wanyanwu his sister.

"Hey, Sister Yanwu, don't let me catch you first this time!" Tan Yuan was dressed in a green shirt, and his body was light and agile, like a clever monkey in the mountains, shuttling through the dense forest, and from time to time he turned back and smiled at Yanwu who was chasing him relentlessly.

Yan Wu, with long fiery red hair and a cunning glint in her eyes, snorted softly, and her body flashed, turning into a stream of red light, instantly closing the distance between her and Tan Yuan.

"Tan Yuan, don't be so complacent. Look at my 'Flame Chasing the Wind'!" Before she finished speaking, flames rose up from her body, and her speed doubled, and it was about to touch the corner of Tan Yuan's clothes.

However, Tan Yuan seemed to have anticipated this, dodging it easily by moving sideways. He even turned back and teased, "Haha, Sister Yanwu, no matter how hot your flames are, they can't burn my carefree heart!"

At this time, Xu Wan, who was standing aside, was wearing a light blue long skirt and holding a white jade fan, which she swayed gently, with a gentle smile on her face, as if all the beautiful scenery in the mountains was not as vivid and interesting as the scene before her.

She chuckled softly and said, "You two, every time you have a break from training, you always play around like this. Aren't you afraid of exhausting yourself?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Yuan put away his playful expression and walked towards Xu Wan in a serious manner. He bowed and said, "Sister Wan'er, this is wrong. The way of cultivation is to have a balance between relaxation and tension. Occasional play is also a way to cultivate one's mind."

Yan Wu followed closely behind, saying with a playful smile: "That's right, and fighting with Tan Yuan has greatly improved my cultivation!"

Xu Wan chuckled and shook her head, but her heart was filled with warmth. She knew that this mountain behind them was filled with their laughter and joy, as well as the footprints of their shared growth.

Day after day, year after year, the time spent by Tan Yuan, Yan Wu and Xu Wan in the back mountain passed like flowing water.

As Tan Yuan interacted with Xu Wan, he gradually discovered that he had developed feelings for this gentle yet strong sister that went beyond friendship.

Whenever he saw her gentle appearance stroking the white jade fan, or her concentration and perseverance when practicing, Tan Yuan's heart would be moved involuntarily.

However, he also knew that there was an indissoluble bond between Xu Wan and Emperor Yun Che.

Yun Che, the supreme being of Biluo Palace, dotes on Xu Wan, and their relationship has long been an open secret within the palace. Although Tan Yuan feels extremely reluctant to let her go, he can only bury this feeling deep in his heart, turning it into motivation for his cultivation.

One day, the three of them were playing in the back mountain as usual. Inadvertently, Tan Yuan's eyes met Xu Wan again. At that moment, he seemed to see the unspoken tender place in his heart.

Yan Wu noticed something unusual about Tan Yuan and muttered to himself, "This guy Tan Yuan seems to have more and more unusual feelings towards my master."

In the mist-shrouded hall of the Biluo Palace, Emperor Yun Che sat upright on the Nine Dragon Jade Chair, his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything in the world.

Beside him, a woman in a green shirt walked lightly over, tightly holding an antique sandalwood comb in her hand. It was a treasure they had encountered in the ghost market, carrying an unknown secret.

This woman was Xu Wan, a cat demon in human form, possessing stunning beauty and extraordinary cultivation. She and Yun Che had long been deeply in love.

Xu Wan placed the comb in a corner of the Biluo Palace. The sandalwood comb Tan Yuan lay quietly on the table. It was originally a dead object, but because it was always with Xu Wan, it gradually became spiritual.

Tan Yuan, Xu Wan and the Fire Kirin Yan Wu often practiced and played in the back mountains, and they had a deep friendship.

However, this pure friendship became complicated by the feelings that quietly grew in Tan Yuan's heart.

Day after day, Tan Yuan witnessed the deep affection between Xu Wan and Yun Che, and ripples could not help but appear in his heart.

He began to unconsciously want to get close to Xu Wan, share his cultivation experience with her, and pick fruits for her to eat.

Even when she was injured, he was by her side at the first moment.

Her bell-like laughter always makes him intoxicated!

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Yun Che's eyes instantly turned icy, filled with the majesty and jealousy that only an emperor could possess. He knew that Xu Wan was his one and only true love, and no one else would dare touch her. Thus, an idea quietly formed in his mind.

The next morning, the Emperor summoned Tan Yuan and Yan Wu.

Emperor Yun Che's gaze was deep, as if he had seen through the subtle emotional entanglement between the three people.

The Emperor smiled faintly and said, "Tan Yuan, Yan Wu, your cultivation is advancing by leaps and bounds, and you are close friends from the same sect. Why don't you get married and cultivate the Great Dao together?"

Yun Che's voice was cold and majestic, echoing in the hall...

Upon hearing this, Tan Yuan's expression changed slightly. In his heart, he was always thinking of his partner, Xu Wan, who had fought and practiced alongside him.

Tan Yuan knelt down to thank the Emperor for his grace! Faced with the Emperor's will, he could only accept it silently, lowering his head, a subtle bitterness flashing in his eyes.

Yan Wu was different. She had always had a deep admiration for Tan Yuan. When she heard the Emperor's proposal for marriage, her cheeks instantly turned red and her eyes sparkled with joy.

She knelt on the ground, her voice trembling slightly: "Thank you for the Emperor's gift. Yanwu is willing to spend this life with Tanyuan and walk on the great path together."

Xu Wan, standing beside the Emperor, had a faint smile on her lips. That smile contained both gratitude towards her master and a hint of teasing. "Master, you are so kind! Not only do you teach us how to cultivate, but you also arrange marriages for us. I really admire you! You are truly awesome!"

The Emperor smiled slightly. He was already used to Xu Wan's sudden praise.

Seeing that Emperor Yun Che remained silent, Xu Wan leaned close to his ear, her breath as sweet as orchids, "Then Master, when will you promise yourself to me? Will we become a Dao partner and cultivate the Great Dao together?"

The Emperor's body trembled slightly. He turned his head and looked at Xu Wan with deep eyes.

A complex expression appeared on his face, showing surprise, doting, and a hint of imperceptible expectation.

However, he did not respond to Xu Wan's request immediately. Instead, after a moment of silence, he said softly, "Wait until you reach a higher level of cultivation than me!"

Before he finished speaking, he disappeared from the Nine Dragon Throne, nowhere to be found. Xu Wan was left alone, her eyes filled with confusion and loss.