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

Chen Xuan stood on the high platform, his clothes fluttering in the wind.

He tapped the air with his fingertips.

I saw the two-meter-long ancient book floating in the air slowly closing and merging into the void.

The ten magic pens disappeared into his wide sleeves one by one like birds returning to their nests.

"Registration for the Soul-Nourishing Grass Planting Competition has concluded!"

His voice was like a loud bell, echoing throughout the Lingshan Square.

The whole place suddenly fell silent, everything was still.

below.

Countless pairs of eyes were focused on Chen Xuan on the high platform, their eyes full of awe!

After a while.

Chen Xuan took out a scroll of bamboo slips from his wide sleeves.

The moment he unfolded the bamboo slips, a bright light shone, illuminating the entire platform like the morning sun!

Chen Xuan shouted loudly:

"Now, those who have passed the trial, please come up to the stage and receive your rewards!"

His eyes were friendly as he swept over the crowd in the audience.

There are young men full of vigor, young girls with sparkling eyes, and old men concentrating and watching quietly.

"First place—Mu Qing!"

In an instant!

The cheers continue!

A male cultivator praised:

"Mu Qing, the five-colored phoenix, the pride of heaven!"

Another male cultivator shouted:

"Mu Qing, the future goddess of Lingshan!"

"Mu Qing! Mu Qing!"

……

The shouts rose one after another, echoing among the mountains for a long time.

Mu Qing stood in the tenth position among the female practitioners of Tianyan Sect, her blue disciple uniform fluttering in the wind.

With a look of pride on her face, she flew directly onto the platform and bowed slightly.

"Mu Qing greets the Sect Master. Long live the Sect Master!"

Chen Xuan said softly:

"Give me one thousand taels of mid-grade purple gold spirit stones and ten mid-grade mind-concentrating pills!"

Before he finished speaking, Chen Xuan took out a storage ring carved with a phoenix from his wide sleeves.

Mu Qing took the ring and tightened his fingers.

Then he bowed his head to thank you, his voice gentle and pleasant:

"Mu Qing thanks the Sect Master for the reward. I will definitely practice diligently and live up to your high expectations!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, extremely satisfied with her performance.

Mu Qing bowed again, turned around and left the stage, his clothes fluttering, leaving behind a stunning back view.

Chen Xuan stroked his long beard with his hand, his face full of smiles.

His gaze fell on the bamboo slips in his hand again, he smiled slightly and said in a gentle voice:

"Second place - Si Yao!"

As soon as this name came out, the figures in the front row of Wuji Sect moved slightly.

Si Yao's heart suddenly jumped, the white veil on her face fluttered, and her heart was as nervous as a deer running into a forest.

She slowly raised her head and met Chen Xuan's smile!

That smile was deep and unfathomable, yet so gentle that it made one's heart tremble.

She took a deep breath, suppressed the emotions surging in her chest, steadied her breath, and jumped up.

Standing on the high platform, he saluted Chen Xuan, Shuang Yue and others one by one.

Shuangyue smiled back, Jun Yan nodded slightly, and True Man Jiuyang raised his hand slightly.

"This disciple is too polite!"

Chen Xuan put the bamboo slips behind his back with one hand and stretched out his other hand towards Si Yao, who was startled.

With his eyes narrowed, he praised:

"Miss Si Yao...she is dignified and beautiful. I admire her very much!"

Jun Yan, who was sitting on the throne, picked up the teacup and sipped it, as if he was secretly laughing at Si Yao and Chen Xuan.

True Man Jiuyang standing aside had a solemn expression on his face.

His eyes moved between Chen Xuan and Si Yao!

I only heard Chen Xuan speak slowly, his tone extremely gentle.

"Give me eight hundred taels of purple gold, mid-grade spirit stones."

"Miss Siyao, please take it!"

He stretched out his palm and was surprised to see a jade ring, warm and shining.

Si Yao's eyes lit up when she saw this.

She took the ring from Chen Xuan's hand, and her fingertips accidentally brushed against his palm.

At that moment, her heart was moved.

She quickly lowered her head to hide the fluctuations in her eyes and whispered:

"Si Yao...thank you, Sect Master."

"No need to be polite."

Chen Xuan withdrew his hand naturally, but his gaze lingered on her face covered with white gauze for a moment longer!

That glance was meaningful, like pity, like reminiscence, and like some kind of unspeakable emotion quietly growing.

There was a sudden whisper in the audience, and discussions surged like a tide.

"Did you see it?"

"The Lingshan Sect Master looks at her differently..."

"That's right, look at you, you're still calling others female cultivators!"

"Thinking back to when Miss Si Yao first came to the sect..."

"Half of his face was ravaged and covered in black mist, yet the Sect Master showed no disdain and allowed him to continue participating in the initiation trial!"

These words were like needles piercing her eardrums, and Si Yao's nails dug deep into her palms.

She suppressed her emotions, held the ring tightly, and said softly:

"Sect Master, Si Yao is leaving!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly and blurted out:

"it is good!"

That "OK" was as light as a whisper, but it landed heavily in everyone's heart.

Si Yao flew off the stage and disappeared on the platform.

Chen Xuan withdrew his gaze, his expression returned to calm, and continued to read the name:

"Third place - Mu Shaoxuan."

"Give me six hundred taels of purple gold spirit stones!"

In the crowd below, Mu Shaoxuan smiled slightly, with a gleam in his eyes, as if he had seen the smooth road ahead unfolding before him.

However, in the next breath, Chen Xuan changed the subject, his face darkened, and he said in a cold voice:

"Because he was too close to the heroine in the trial ground, his mind was shaken and his behavior was unruly, he was punished to copy the sect rules five hundred times as a punishment!"

The whole place was in an uproar!

"How dare Mu Shaoxuan!"

"The trial grounds are filled with beauties. Mu Shaoxuan is still young, so it's normal that he can't resist the temptation!"

"Lingshan Sect rules forbid romance with female cultivators. Mu Shaoxuan should be expelled from the academy!"

……

When Mu Shaoxuan heard this, the smile on his face stopped abruptly, replaced by shame, anger and unwillingness.

He clenched his fists.

Then he appeared on the high platform directly, with an imposing aura, and even a hint of sword intent soaring into the sky!

He looked directly at Chen Xuan, neither humble nor arrogant, and took the storage ring handed to him by the other party.

Then he clasped his fists and saluted, saying softly:

"Thank you, Master."

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, his eyes flashing slightly.

Thinking secretly:

Although this person is young and energetic, he has not lost his love.

However, the sword's intent is pure and its edge is restrained. If it is honed and free of distracting thoughts, it will become a great weapon in time.

Today's punishment is not to suppress, but to temper one's character.

On the high platform, the situation is turbulent!

Everyone in the audience has their own thoughts!

Chen Xuan's voice rang out again, clear as a bell, echoing over the square:

"Next—please welcome the little Qilin Jin Xi to the stage to receive your reward!"

Before he finished speaking, a white figure suddenly appeared among the crowd!

Jin Xi jumped up, and with his clothes fluttering, he landed steadily on the platform.

He grinned, revealing a row of neat white teeth, with a cunning glint in his eyes:

"Hehe~ It's finally my turn!"

Pfft!

Next breath...

He actually knelt on the ground, spread his hands, and shouted:

"Sect Master, bring me the spirit stones!"

The tone of his voice wasn't like he was accepting a reward, but rather asking his mother for candy in his own kitchen.

There was an uproar in the audience, followed by bursts of laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

"interesting!"

"Children are so spontaneous!"

"I'm so envious!"

"You really don't know the rules. I don't even know how the Wuji Sect's leader teaches his disciples."

……

Some young disciples clutched their stomachs and could not straighten their backs, while some older elders shook their heads and laughed, muttering in a low voice:

"This kid is really brave. How dare he be so presumptuous..."

"But it's hard to hate it."

Chen Xuan stood in the center of the platform. Hearing this, instead of getting angry, he smiled heartily.

"Hahaha……"

"You are such an interesting kid!"

His tone was gentle, with the tolerance and appreciation that elders have for their juniors.

However, Shuangyue, who was sitting next to him, frowned slightly.

She glanced coldly at the disrespectful figure on the stage and scolded:

"Jin Xi, don't be rude!"

"This is a sect ceremony, how can you be so presumptuous!"

Hearing the voice, Jin Xi turned to look at Shuang Yue, blinked his eyes, and still had a mischievous smile on his lips:

"I understand, Sect Master!"

Although he said it in a clever way, his eyes clearly said "I did it on purpose".

After saying that, he stood up swiftly and stood up quickly.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan smiled even more deeply.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Just laugh.

He took out a storage ring from his sleeve and gently placed it in Jin Xi's palm.

The ring felt warm to the touch, with a faint glow flowing through it. It was obviously a precious item blessed by the sect master himself.

Chen Xuan stroked his long beard, his voice loud and solemn:

"Give him nine hundred ounces of purple gold spirit stones and one hundred spirit fruits to honor his achievements and encourage him to move forward!"

Jin Xi looked down and his eyes lit up, as if he saw the stars in the sky falling into his palm.

He took a deep breath, clasped his fists and bowed, his voice clear and loud:

"Thank you, Sect Master, for your generous gift! I will diligently cultivate and live up to your expectations!"

In an instant, sunlight fell on the platform, reflecting on his golden hair, making it sparkle.

At that moment, everyone seemed to see a new star rising!

Playful yet sincere, outspoken yet hidden, this is the most moving look of youthful spirit!