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

As night falls, the stars become like a web, and above the nine heavens, there is peace and tranquility.

Emperor Yun Che, dressed in a flowing cloud brocade robe, with black hair and deep eyes, sat upright on the broad back of the blue dragon.

Beside him, Xu Wan was snuggling up to him playfully, with cunning and tenderness flashing in her eyes.

At the front, the mortal Taoist priest Xuanqing, dressed in a thin cotton Taoist robe, held the dragon horns tightly in his hands. His eyes were filled with amazement at the wonders of the sky and anticipation for an unknown journey.

"Master, you have so many mounts. Every time you go out, you either ride a phoenix or a dragon. This treatment is really enviable."

Xu Wan chuckled, with a hint of teasing and intimacy in her words.

Upon hearing this, Yun Che's lips curled up into a faint smile, his eyes filled with doting on his beloved disciple, "Wan'er, do you know that the Azure Dragon and Phoenix are both rare spiritual beasts in the world? Their willingness to accompany you is also due to fate."

Xuanqing listened to the conversation between the master and the disciple, and felt secretly moved in his heart that although he was a mortal, he was lucky enough to have such an opportunity and become a disciple of the Emperor.

He turned his head and looked into the distance, only to see a dark cloud gradually gathering. That was the entrance to the underworld.

"Master, are we going to the ghost market in the Netherworld to catch ghosts?" Xuan Qing couldn't help but ask, feeling both curious and nervous.

Hearing this, Xu Wan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, with a sly glint in her eyes: "Yes! There are a lot of ghosts there, Xuanqing, are you afraid?"

"Haha, I'm not afraid as long as my grandmaster and master are here!" Xuanqing said with a smile and a firm tone.

Hearing Xuan Qing's words, Yun Che and Xu Wan smiled at each other. They both knew that although Xuan Qing was just a mortal, he had a brave and fearless heart.

As Canglong flew, they were getting closer and closer to the entrance of the Netherworld.

The breath of darkness hits you in the face, making you feel inexplicably depressed.

However, Xuanqing was not affected by this atmosphere. He held the sword tightly in his hand, ready to meet the upcoming challenge.

Finally, Canglong passed through the entrance and entered the underworld.

The scene before him made Xuanqing's eyes widen. He saw countless ghosts floating in the air, making bursts of shrill cries.

But Xuan Qing was not afraid at all. He followed Yun Che and Xu Wan, walking step by step towards the Ghost Market...

The ghost market is a mysterious place that only exists at night. It is full of lights and people, but there is no sunlight. Only the faint blue light illuminates every corner.

This place is a paradise for ghosts and a treasure-hunting paradise for cultivators. When Yun Che and his group appeared above the Ghost Market, the entire market instantly became boiling.

"Look! That's the Emperor!"

"It is truly a great honor for our Netherworld Ghost Realm that His Majesty the Emperor has come in person!"

……

All the ghosts knelt down and worshiped, their feelings of worship were beyond words.

Yun Che raised his hand slightly, and a gentle force gently brushed past, lifting the ghosts up. "No need to be so polite, everyone. I'm here to meet the Lord of Nether Ice, and I'm taking my disciples on a tour."

After saying this, Yun Che brought Xu Wan and Xuan Qing and slowly landed on an open space in the center of the Ghost Market.

All around, there are all kinds of stalls, selling magic tools, elixirs, ancient books, rare treasures and everything else.

Xu Wan excitedly shuttled between the stalls, picking up a treasure from time to time to examine it carefully, and occasionally asking the stall owner a few questions.

"This magic weapon is good and suitable for you." Xu Wan pointed to a long sword emitting a faint chill and said to Xuan Qing.

Xuan Qing took the sword and felt a cool breeze penetrate his body, which lifted his spirits. He quickly thanked him, "Thank you, Master."

Yun Che strolled leisurely on the side, occasionally stopping to chat with familiar people he met.

His gaze fell on Xu Wan and Xuan Qing from time to time, his eyes full of relief and love.

Suddenly, Xu Wan's attention was attracted by a spiritual stone emitting purple light.

She walked quickly forward and reached out to touch it. The spirit stone seemed to have a spirit and trembled slightly, as if responding to her touch.

"Master, look at this purple crystal spirit stone. It's quite similar to yours."

Upon hearing this, Yun Che stepped forward to take a look. As expected, it was a piece of high-quality purple crystal spirit stone. Although it was not as precious as the one in his hand, it was still extremely rare.

"Yes, this is indeed a good thing. Since you like it, buy it."

As he spoke, Yun Che took out his own purple crystal spirit stone from his sleeve and handed it to the stall owner.

The stall owner's face changed drastically when he saw this, and he quickly knelt down. "Your Excellency, this is unacceptable! Your spirit stones are too precious, how dare I accept them?"

Yun Che smiled faintly and said softly, "It's alright, just consider it a gift for meeting you. Besides, if Wan'er likes it, that's the best."

Upon hearing this, the stall owner burst into tears of gratitude and thanked him profusely. Xu Wan, on the other hand, took the amethyst spirit stone with a smug look on her face, as if she had obtained the most precious treasure in the world.

Xuanqing looked at everything around him curiously, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

He never thought that he would see such a lively ghost market in this life.

The ghosts here were bustling about, each busy with their own affairs. He noticed some strange talismans with mysterious runes engraved on them on a stall.

Xuanqing approached the stall. The stall owner was an elderly ghost. He smiled and said, "Young man, are you interested in talismans? These talismans have magical effects."

Xuan Qing picked up a talisman, carefully observed the runes on it, and asked, "What does this talisman do?"

The stall owner smiled and said, "This is a peace charm. It can bless you with peace and prosperity."

Xuanqing couldn't help but be tempted. He decided to buy it, but he had no money... A hand reached out to stop him.

"Wait a moment, Xuanqing." Xu Wan walked up to him, "Although this talisman seems magical, we don't know its true origin and effect.

You should be careful before buying. Xuan Qing nodded and put the talisman back on the stall.

Xu Wan patted his shoulder and said gently, "In this world, there are many unknown dangers and traps.

We must remain vigilant and not trust others easily." Xuan Qing looked at Xu Wan gratefully, understanding her good intentions.

They continued to stroll around the market, exploring this mysterious and wonderful world.

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As night falls, the ghost market in the underworld is brightly lit, with all kinds of ghosts wandering around, making it extremely lively.

In this bizarre world, an unusual atmosphere quietly descended.

Nether Ice, the lord of the Netherworld, was dressed in a dark blue robe, with a faint chill surrounding his body, slowly falling from the sky.

There was a deep light in his eyes, as if he could see through everything in the world.

"Yun Che, Xu Wan, long time no see." You Mingbing's voice was low and magnetic, with a hint of imperceptible joy.

He smiled and looked at the two people standing side by side not far away: Yun Che, the emperor with an elegant demeanor;

Xu Wan, gentle as water, and beautiful beyond compare. They are the rare close friends that You Mingbing has in the world, and every time they meet is especially precious.

Just as the three of them were about to start a conversation, Youmingbing's gaze suddenly fell on a Taoist priest next to Yun Che.

The Taoist priest was dressed in a thin cotton robe and carried a long sword on his back. His brows revealed an otherworldly temperament, but it was out of place in this dark ghost realm.

"This Taoist priest seems to be a mortal?" There was a hint of curiosity and confusion in Youmingbing's tone.

Xu Wan smiled slightly upon hearing this and explained, "He's a disciple I took in while traveling in the mortal world. His name is Xuanqing. Although he's a mortal, he's extremely curious about the underworld, so I brought him here to see for himself."

Led by Youmingbing, the four of them strolled through the ghost market night market.

The streets are lined with stalls selling all sorts of bizarre things, from ghostly lanterns to ghostly delicacies.

Xuanqing was overwhelmed by the sight, his eyes full of amazement.

Suddenly, a burst of urgent cries for help broke the tranquility of the night market.

It turned out that a little ghost accidentally touched the restriction of a ghost king and was trapped in a strange black fog, suffering terribly.

Yun Che and Xu Wan were about to step forward to help, but they saw You Mingbing gently raise his hand, and a stream of cold air surged out from his palm, freezing the black fog in an instant.

He waved his hand lightly, the black fog dissipated, the little ghost was saved, and burst into tears of gratitude.

Just as everyone was about to leave, a strong vibration came from the depths of the Netherworld.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful ghostly aura rose into the sky, heading straight for the night sky.

Youmingbing looked solemn as he looked in the direction of the source of the ghost energy.

"The seal of the Nether Abyss has loosened!" he said in a deep voice, "It seems that a powerful being is trying to break free."

Yun Che and Xu Wan also looked stern upon hearing this.

They knew that those sealed in the Nether Abyss were all terrifying beings from ancient times. If they escaped, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Although Xuanqing was a mortal, he also felt an unprecedented sense of crisis at this moment. He stood beside his master Xu Wan, sword in hand, ready to respond to any possible battle.

Youmingbing made a prompt decision and led the three of them to the Netherworld Abyss.

Along the way, they encountered various ghosts attracted by the loose seal, but they were all repelled by the four of them working together.

Finally, they arrived at the entrance to the Nether Abyss. They saw the seal was covered with cracks, and powerful ghostly energy was constantly attacking the seal, making it seem like it would collapse at any moment.

Youmingbing took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and prepared to strengthen the seal.

Yun Che and Xu Wan stood guard beside him to prevent any accidents.

Although Xuanqing's strength was limited, he remained calm and composed. He gently twisted the rosary in his hand, meditated and chanted scriptures to dispel the evil spirits around him.

A thrilling battle ensued, and with the joint efforts of the four, the seal of the Nether Abyss was finally secured.