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

In the night sky of the netherworld, the stars are dim and a blood moon hangs high in the sky, reflecting the unique gloom and depth of this mysterious area.

In a bustling night market on the edge of the ghost zone, the lights are bright and the voices are bustling, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding horror atmosphere.

Youming Bing, the Lord of the Ghost Realm, was dressed in a dark blue robe, with an upright figure and deep eyes, walking side by side with his best friend Yun Che.

Yun Che had a gentle smile on his face, and occasionally spoke in a low voice with You Ming Bing. The two of them had a close relationship.

Beside them, Xu Wan, Yun Che's only disciple and one of You Mingbing's best friends,

They were excitedly walking around the various stalls, playing with all kinds of strange gadgets in their hands, with curiosity and joy in their eyes.

The air around was filled with an indescribable fragrance, a mixture of various herbs, spices and unknown strange things, which instantly awakened people's senses.

The stalls are one after another, like nodes in a maze, and you can encounter new wonders every few steps.

Some stalls display crystal clear gems, which emit soft light and seem to be telling ancient and mysterious stories;

Some displayed magical instruments of various shapes, each of which contained incredible power, waiting to be touched by the right person;

There are also those objects that seem ordinary but contain hidden mysteries, lying quietly in the hands of the stall owners, waiting to be discovered by those who are interested.

Xu Wan and Yun Che's eyes sparkled with curiosity and excitement. They stopped from time to time to carefully examine these rare treasures.

Yun Che's fingertips gently slid across each treasure, as if he could sense the stories and energy behind them;

Xu Wan was more attracted by the exquisite handicrafts, and her heart was filled with admiration and respect for the craftsmen's skills.

The two of them would occasionally communicate in low voices, sharing their opinions and speculations about a certain treasure;

Sometimes they smiled at each other, and the tacit understanding and trust between them grew quietly in the night.

Their figures appear and disappear in the ghost market's night market, like two bright stars, leaving their own tracks in this vast galaxy.

As time went by, the night market in the ghost market gradually reached its climax.

The crowd became more crowded and the noise was louder.

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"Master, Youming, come and look! This mask is so interesting!"

Xu Wan suddenly stopped, picked up a mask carved with a ferocious ghost face, and excitedly greeted Yun Che and You Mingbing.

Yun Che walked over with a smile and patted Xu Wan's head gently: "Wan'er, you are always so full of energy."

Youmingbing looked at Xu Wan with a doting expression, his heart full of love.

Suddenly, Xu Wan's eyes grew serious. She turned to look at Youming Bing, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Youming Bing, I've always been curious about what the depths of the ghost realm look like. Can you take us there to see it?"

Youming Bing was slightly stunned, then smiled: "Of course, but that place is not an ordinary place, are you sure you want to go?"

Xu Wan nodded firmly: "Yes, I want to go and take a look."

Yun Che beside him also showed an interested look: "In that case, let's go together.

Taoist Priest Xuanqing, you should come along too. Perhaps this trip will bring you a different experience."

Taoist Priest Xuanqing, a young Taoist from the mortal world, took Xu Wan as his disciple. He was standing aside, listening quietly to their conversation.

He never thought that he would step into the underworld, let alone go deep into it.

But when he saw Xu Wan's expectant eyes, he felt an inexplicable courage surge in his heart and nodded: "Okay, I'll go too."

Under the leadership of Youmingbing, the four people passed through the bustling night market and gradually moved away from the human habitation.

As the night deepened, the temperature around them seemed to drop as they went deeper, and the air was filled with an indescribable chill and depression.

Xu Wan followed Youming Bing closely. Although there was a hint of nervousness on her face, there was more curiosity and excitement.

She looked back at Taoist Xuanqing from time to time, trying to catch some information from his expression.

But Taoist Xuanqing just pursed his lips tightly, his eyes determined, as if he was trying hard to restrain the fear in his heart.

As they went deeper, the scenery around them began to become strange.

The withered trees twisted their branches, as if telling the sky of endless pain;

Ruined palaces were scattered everywhere, with doors and windows closed, exuding an air of dead silence.

Occasionally, you can hear bursts of wailing and crying coming from afar, which is creepy.

Taoist Xuanqing's heartbeat began to accelerate. He tightly gripped the peach wood sword in his hand, trying to use this power to dispel the fear in his heart.

But when he actually saw the undead imprisoned in the dark place, all his courage seemed to be drained away.

Some of the dead had distorted faces and empty eyes; some had missing limbs and were wailing.

Others looked confused, as if they had lost all their memories and emotions.

They are bound by cold chains, unable to break free from this eternal cage.

Taoist Xuanqing felt a chill rising from the soles of his feet and going straight to his heart.

He had never seen such a horrific scene, and he could not understand why such a cruel existence could exist.

He looked at Xu Wan, and found that although she was also shocked, there was more determination and sympathy in her eyes.

"Master..." Taoist Xuanqing called Xu Wan in a low voice, hoping to get some comfort and guidance from her.

Xu Wan turned to look at Taoist Xuanqing and gently held his hand: "Xuanqing, this is the depths of the Netherworld.

Although this place is filled with pain and despair, it is also the final destination of countless souls.

As spiritual practitioners, we should be compassionate and do our best to help those souls in need of salvation."

Taoist Xuanqing was shocked when he heard this. He seemed to feel a warm power from Xu Wan's words.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil. When he looked at the undead again, there was more understanding and sympathy in his eyes.

Just as the four continued to go deeper into the ghost realm, a sudden gust of wind broke the tranquility around them.

Mixed in the strong wind were bursts of shrill cries and roars, as if countless undead souls were roaring in anger.

Youmingbing's expression changed, and he quickly protected the four people behind him: "Be careful! A powerful undead is approaching!"

Yun Che and Xu Wan also quickly became alert. They knew that encountering powerful undead spirits in the depths of the Netherworld was not uncommon, but the situation this time seemed a little different.

As the strong wind subsided, a huge figure slowly appeared in their sight.

It was a giant undead beast with a burly body and red eyes. It opened its bloody mouth, revealing its sharp fangs, and pounced towards the four people.

Nether Ice snorted coldly and charged forward in a flash. The Nether Sword in his hand glowed with a faint blue light as he engaged in a fierce battle with the undead beast.

Yun Che and Xu Wan were not to be outdone, and they used their respective spells and martial arts to assist Youming Bing in fighting the giant beast.

However, this battle was much more difficult than they had imagined.

The power of the undead beast is strong and strange, and it seems to be able to devour all attacks and defenses.

Although the four tried their best, they were still in a tough battle.

Just when they were about to run out of strength, Taoist Master Xuanqing suddenly stood up.

He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then suddenly opened his eyes, with unprecedented determination and resolve flashing in his eyes.

He raised the peach wood sword and pointed it at the undead beast, muttering: "Borrow the magic of the boundless heaven and earth! Destroy the evil!"

With his loud shout, a dazzling light burst out from the peach wood sword and rushed straight towards the giant beast.

The light seemed to be able to penetrate all darkness and evil and directly hit the depths of the beast's soul.

The giant beast screamed and its body began to tremble violently.

Finally, with a deafening roar, the undead beast fell to the ground and turned into a wisp of green smoke and dissipated into the air.

The four of them couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they saw this. They smiled at each other, as if they were more closely connected at this moment.

"Xuanqing, you did a great job!" Xu Wan walked up and patted Xuanqing on the shoulder to give him encouragement and affirmation.

Taoist Xuanqing smiled slightly, his eyes gleaming with confidence and pride: "This is all thanks to Master's good teaching."

You Mingbing and Yun Che also stepped forward. The four of them stood side by side, gazing at the unknown darkness and terror ahead, their hearts filled with courage and determination.

Because they know that no matter how difficult the road ahead is, as long as they unite as one, nothing can stop them from moving forward!

Yun Che felt a little unhappy when he saw Xu Wan praising Xuan Qing.

He turned his head, pretending to look elsewhere, but secretly glanced at the two of them out of the corner of his eye.

At this time, a gust of wind blew, blowing Xu Wan's hair, and her beauty became even more charming in the wind.

Yun Che’s heart couldn’t help but move when he saw this scene.

Xu Wan noticed Yun Che's little gesture, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly. She deliberately moved closer to Yun Che and said softly, "Master, it's so good to have you by my side! Wan'er loves you the most."

Yun Che's face showed no expression after hearing this. He had heard her say this too many times, and after hearing it so many times, he began to doubt himself.

It feels like she's like this to everyone, from Tan Yuan before to Xuan Qing now, she seems to be able to get along with anyone and have a very good relationship with them...

How could he not worry about this?

He, the dignified emperor, actually felt inferior...

Yun Che's heart was filled with turbulent emotions. He had never expected that he, who was high above the Nine Heavens and revered by the people, would actually feel inexplicable jealousy and inferiority towards a Taoist priest in the mortal world at this moment.

He looked at Xu Wan's gentle smile to Xuan Qing, feeling mixed emotions.

The moonlight sprinkled down, covering the ghost market night market with a layer of mysterious silver gauze. Yun Che's eyes were deep, as if he could see through everything in the world, but he could not see through his own feelings at the moment.

He wondered, was it power and status that had cost him something? Or was it that innocence and simplicity that he longed for most in his heart?

Although Xuanqing is a mortal, he has Xu Wan's sincere emotions and care. This purity makes Yun Che reflect on whether his world is too cold and lonely.

He sighed softly and decided to change. Perhaps, from this moment on, he could also learn how to experience the warmth of the world with an ordinary heart and cherish every sincere friendship around him.

Xu Wan laughed, her laughter as clear as a silver bell. She took Yun Che's hand and said, "Then let's continue walking forward and see if there are any other interesting places."

Yun Che felt the warmth of Xu Wan's palm, and his heartbeat involuntarily quickened.

He looked at Xu Wan's smile and secretly swore in his heart that he must protect her and keep her happy forever.

So, hand in hand, they embarked on a new adventure together.

Along the way, Xu Wan and Yun Che admired the surrounding scenery, talking and laughing.

Suddenly, a powerful breath came from the front, and then they saw a huge monster rushing towards them.

Yun Che immediately placed Xu Wan behind him and channeled his spiritual energy to prepare for battle.

At this moment, Xuan Qing and You Ming Bing also rushed over. They joined forces with Yun Che to fight against the monster.

After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in repelling the monster.

"Youmingbing, Xuanqing, thank you." Xu Wan said gratefully.

"You're welcome. We are friends and should help each other." Youmingbing replied with a smile.