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

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, Emperor Yun Che's voice was steady and majestic, echoing in every corner. His gaze was profound, as if he could see through the mysteries of all things in the world.

He raised the token in his hand lightly, and it shone with golden light, turning into a stream of light, passing through the palace and heading straight for the back mountain.

This was a call to arms, summoning the most powerful cultivators under Yun Che's command to journey to the depths of the little-known forest spiritual veins to search for the legendary exotic flowers and plants.

Xu Wan was dressed in white clothes as white as snow, and her brows revealed an extraordinary temperament.

She stood beside Yun Che, her eyes determined, as if she had already prepared herself to face the upcoming challenge.

When the Emperor's summons sounded, an indescribable excitement and anticipation surged in her heart.

She knew very well that this mission was not only a test of her strength, but also an opportunity for her to prove herself and help her master solve problems.

"Master, I wish to go to the depths of the spiritual veins in the forest at the back mountain to explore those rare flowers and plants."

Xu Wan's voice was clear and pleasant, but it revealed unquestionable determination.

Her words were like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, gradually relaxing Yun Che's tightly furrowed brow.

Yun Che smiled faintly, his eyes filled with approval: "Wan'er, you really didn't let me down.

This mission is extremely dangerous. Those exotic flowers and plants not only have hallucinogenic effects, but also hide many unknown dangers.

You need to be careful and protect yourself."

Xu Wan nodded and took a specially made amulet from Yun Che's hand. It was the protective magic weapon prepared for her by her master.

She was fully aware of the preciousness of the amulet and the care of her master, and her heart was filled with gratitude and determination.

Tan Yuan, Yan Wu, and Xuan Qing all stepped forward and asked for permission to go deeper into the spiritual vein.

Jin Xi, standing between Tan Yuan and Yan Wu, took a few steps forward. "Uncle, I want to go with Auntie too!" Little Jin Xi said, looking up.

"Nonsense!" Yan Wu glared at him. "You are still young. This mission is very dangerous. You better stay in the palace."

Little Jinxi looked unconvinced, "I'm already grown up, and my magic power is not bad, why can't I go?"

Tan Yuan patted little Jin Xi's head and said gently, "Jin Xi, this mission is indeed very dangerous. We can't let you take any risks. You stay in the palace and protect this place for us."

Little Jinxi bit her lip and looked at them with a determined look, "I will definitely practice hard. Next time there is a mission like this, I will definitely participate!"

Yan Wu smiled helplessly, "Okay, then you should work hard."

Looking at little Jinxi's stubborn expression, Xu Wan couldn't help but think of her past self.

Emperor Yun Che's gaze was deep as he swept across the people in the hall, finally landing on Tan Yuan and Yan Wu.

His voice was steady and powerful: "This journey is dangerous. Not only is there an unknown power surging deep in the spiritual veins, but there are also ancient guardian beasts lurking.

Tan Yuan, you have profound cultivation and are calm and reserved; Yan Wu, you have a body of fire spirit, blazing and fearless. I am most assured that you two will go."

Upon hearing this, a glint of determination flashed in Tan Yuan's eyes. He bowed and said in a deep voice, "Rest assured, Your Majesty. Tan Yuan will live up to your trust and vow to uncover the truth behind the unusual movement of the spirit veins and protect the peace of the Biluo Palace."

Yan Wu's fiery red skirt rustled as she gently opened her red lips, her voice filled with unquestionable determination: "Yan Wu is willing to fight alongside Tan Yuan and face this hardship together."

The Emperor nodded slightly, then turned to Xuanqing, his tone a little gentler: "Xuanqing, although your cultivation is extraordinary, this mission requires in-depth exploration and the ability to respond.

You should stay in the forest at the back mountain, continue to improve your cultivation, and take good care of the little Qilin Jin Xi.

He is our hope for the future and our responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing felt reluctant, but he also knew that he had a heavy responsibility. He bowed respectfully and said, "As you command, Your Majesty. Xuanqing will do his utmost to protect the little Qilin."

The Emperor nodded with satisfaction, then took out a jade pendant that shone with a faint spiritual light and handed it to Tan Yuan: "This jade is the most precious treasure of the Biluo Palace. It can protect you two. In times of danger, unleashing its power may help you escape."

Tan Yuan took the jade pendant with both hands, feeling the tremendous spiritual power contained in it, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He bowed again, turned around with Yan Wu, and prepared to embark on the journey to the depths of the spiritual vein.

Seeing this, little Jin Xi's eyes flashed with reluctance. He trotted over to Tan Yuan and Yan Wu, hugged their legs tightly, and said in a baby voice, "Daddy, Mommy, you must be careful! Jin Xi will be obedient and wait for you to come back."

Tan Yuan squatted down and gently stroked little Jinxi's head, his eyes full of love: "Little Jinxi, be good. Daddy and Mommy will be back soon. You must listen to Taoist Xuanqing's words and practice well, understand?"

Yan Wu also squatted down, hugged little Jin Xi in his arms, and said softly: "Little Jin Xi, you are our pride. When you grow up, you must protect our home like your father and mother did."

Little Jinxi nodded, tears welling up in his eyes. He hugged Yanwu's neck tightly, unwilling to let go.

Following Yun Che's order, Xu Wan and several highly skilled cultivators embarked on a journey to the depths of the spiritual veins in the forest behind the mountain.

They traveled through dense forest trails, crossed rushing streams, and climbed steep mountains. Every step was full of unknowns and challenges.

As they went deeper into the forest, they encountered all kinds of monsters and traps.

Some monsters are extremely ferocious, opening their bloody mouths and pouncing at them; some traps are hidden in the grass, which will be triggered if they are not careful.

However, under the leadership of Xu Wan, they resolved these crises one by one with their extraordinary wisdom and courage.

Xu Wan's fingertips danced lightly, and her spiritual power wrapped around the barrier like a thin thread. She frowned, and her eyes flashed with determination and wisdom.

This barrier is extraordinary. It is a powerful seal left over from ancient times, used to protect the precious spiritual vein deep in the forest from being disturbed by greedy people.

Tan Yuan and Yan Wu stood on both sides. Both of them were cultivators with profound cultivation, but at this moment they could only silently protect Xu Wan. Their eyes were full of trust and expectation.

Tan Yuan held a long sword that shone with cold light, the tip of the sword lightly touching the ground, and a faint chill surrounded his body, as if he was ready to deal with a sudden crisis at any time;

Yan Wu was wearing a fiery red robe, his long hair was like flames, and his hands were forming seals, continuously supplying pure fire spiritual power to Xu Wan to help her.

As Xu Wan continued to inject spiritual power, ripples began to appear on the surface of the barrier, as if the surface of a lake was being blown by a breeze.

She took a deep breath, and the spiritual power in her body surged like a river bursting its banks. Suddenly, she shouted loudly, formed seals with her hands, and a bright light burst out from her palms and rushed straight into the barrier.

"Boom!" With a loud noise, the barrier shattered in the shocked gaze of everyone. An extremely rich spiritual energy instantly surged out from the depths of the forest and filled the entire valley.

All the monks showed joy on their faces, they knew that this meant they were about to touch the legendary spiritual vein.

However, just as everyone was immersed in joy, a cold breath suddenly came from the depths of the forest. Along with a low roar, a huge monster rushed out of the dense forest and headed straight for everyone.

This monster is huge, with red eyes, and exudes a heart-pounding aura. It is obviously a powerful monster.

Faced with this sudden change, Xu Wan and others reacted quickly. They knew that if they wanted to successfully find the spiritual vein, they had to get rid of this monster first.

Thus, a fierce battle broke out in the depths of the forest. Xu Wan, Tan Yuan, Yan Wu and other cultivators used their unique skills to fight a desperate battle with the monsters.

"Tan Yuan, Yan Wu, we are about to embark on an unknown journey."

Xu Wan stared at his two close friends, a determined light flashing in his eyes. "No matter what dangers we encounter, we must fight side by side to protect this holy land that belongs to us."

As the team went deeper into the forest, the air around them began to grow heavy, as if countless pairs of eyes were watching in secret.

Suddenly, a deafening roar broke the silence, and a group of monsters of various shapes emerged from all directions. Their eyes were red, and they were obviously controlled by evil forces.

"Prepare for battle!" Xu Wan quickly set up a complex magic circle to cover everyone and resist the crazy attacks of the monsters.

Her fingers drew mysterious tracks in the air and she muttered something. As the spell sounded, the magic circle emitted a dazzling light, repelling the surrounding monsters one by one.

However, just when everyone thought the crisis was over, a huge monster king slowly walked out from the depths of the forest.

Its eyes are like burning flames, emitting a heart-pounding aura.

The Monster King roared to the sky and instantly summoned more monsters to launch a fierce attack on the magic circle.

"This is the king of monsters. We must be careful in dealing with it."

Xu Wan frowned, she knew that the power of the magic circle alone would not be enough to withstand this powerful attack.

She turned to look at Tan Yuan and Yan Wu. Their eyes met, and they understood each other's intentions without saying a word.

Tan Yuan's figure flashed and turned into a sword light, rushing towards the Monster King. His swordsmanship was extremely sharp, and every strike contained destructive power.

Yan Wu waved his hands, and the blazing flames roared out like a dragon, colliding violently with the attack of the Monster King.

With Tan Yuan and Yan Wu restraining him, Xu Wan finally found the best time to cast the magic circle.

She took a deep breath, and spiritual power surged throughout her body. The light of the magic circle suddenly became brighter, covering the Monster King and his men.

As the incantation from her mouth accelerated, the inside of the magic circle began to vibrate violently, as if countless forces were tearing the space apart.

"Break!" Xu Wan shouted angrily, and the magic circle finally reached its limit. A powerful spiritual power poured out like a flood, completely defeating the Monster King and his men.

The howling of the monsters echoed in the forest, and eventually turned into dead silence.

After the battle, Xu Wan led everyone deep into the core of the spiritual vein and finally discovered the source of the evil power - a sealed ancient monster.

It turns out that it has always coveted the pure spiritual power in the spiritual vein, attempting to use it to break through the seal and bring disaster to the world.

Xu Wan formed seals with her hands and chanted an ancient spell.

The dark aura on the monster was gradually purified, and it let out a painful howl.

As time went by, the power of the monster continued to flow into Xu Wan's body.

Her body was trembling slightly, and she was obviously under tremendous pressure.

Finally, the monster completely dissipated, leaving behind a bead shining with a strange light.

Xu Wan panted tiredly, looked at the beads in her hand, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.

At this moment, a breeze blew, bringing fresh air, as if the whole world became more beautiful.

Xu Wan knew that the victory in this battle not only saved innocent lives, but also allowed her to grow.

She turned to face her companions, a determined glint in her eyes. "Let's move on. There are more challenges waiting for us."