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

Beneath the deep spiritual veins, endless secrets and dangers are hidden.

In the deep pool, the water is calm, but undercurrents are surging, as if swallowing up all light and hope.

However, in this dead silence, three figures slowly emerged, like travelers returning from the underworld, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue and determination.

"Haha, Sister Wan, you really made us worry to death this time!"

Yan Wu laughed loudly and patted Xu Wan on the shoulder, his tone full of joy at surviving the disaster.

Xu Wan smiled slightly and shook her head, "Thanks to my intelligence, we were able to escape safely.

However, beneath this deep pool, there seems to be a deeper secret hidden."

Tan Yuan remained silent, just staring into the distance quietly.

The three of them looked at each other and knew that they understood each other without saying anything.

Many monks had already gathered on the rope bridge. Seeing the three people return safely, they all came forward to pay their respects.

A monk looked curiously at the guqin in Xu Wan's arms and asked, "What is this...?"

Xu Wan smiled slightly and replied, "It is the Qin Demon's guqin.

However, the zither demon has been purified by the combined efforts of Yan Wu, Tan Yuan, and I. This zither is now my gift."

Upon hearing this, the monks were filled with amazement and admiration. They knelt in reverence, shouting, "We swear to follow the Emperor and Empress even to death!"

When Xu Wan heard them respectfully addressing her as Empress, she instantly showed a look of joy.

However, she didn't know that the Qin Demon she encountered when she came to the depths of the spiritual vein was actually her master Yun Che.

All of this was just Yun Che's way of helping Xu Wan establish authority in the hearts of the cultivators.

Let all the monks obey her from now on! Many monks in the Biluo Palace could not stand the love between the master and the disciple.

Just as they were about to leave this dangerous area, something strange happened.

The originally stable cable bridge suddenly disappeared without a trace, replaced by a pitch-black cave.

The monks screamed in fear, but some of them soon calmed down and began to look for a way out.

"What's going on?" Xu Wan frowned and looked around.

"I don't know, but this is definitely not a good place." Tan Yuan said in a low voice, his voice echoing in the cave, sounding particularly heavy.

Inside the cave, it was dark, with only a few scattered fireflies flying around, barely illuminating the way ahead.

The monks moved forward cautiously, fearing that they might trigger some mechanism.

However, fate did not seem to let them off easily.

As they went deeper, hideous faces began to appear on the walls of the cave.

These little ghosts have distorted faces and empty eyes, as if they were evil spirits crawling out of hell, quietly watching every intruder.

"What the hell is this thing!" a monk shouted in horror, his voice trembling.

"Don't be afraid, they are just illusions." Xu Wan said in a deep voice. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, then opened them, and a determined light flashed in her eyes.

“Feel with your heart, don’t be fooled by appearances.”

With her reminder, the monks gradually calmed down and began to try to perceive everything around them with their minds.

Sure enough, the illusions of those little ghosts began to become blurred, as if they would disappear into thin air at any time.

However, just when everyone thought they had escaped the predicament, a cold wind suddenly blew in from the depths of the cave, bringing with it a suffocating chill.

Instead of disappearing, the ghosts' visions became clearer and more terrifying.

They began to scream shrilly, and the sound echoed in the cave, making people feel creepy.

Faced with this sudden change, Xu Wan and the other two quickly exchanged glances and decided to work together to deal with it.

They each used their unique skills and engaged in a fierce battle with the little devils.

Yan Wu waved the flaming whip in his hand, leaving burning marks wherever it passed.

Tan Yuan used his spiritual power to set up many formations to trap the little ghosts.

Xu Wan used her wisdom and courage to constantly search for the key to break the illusion.

After a hard battle, they finally discovered a shocking secret: these ghost illusions were not formed naturally, but were transformed by a powerful resentment.

This resentment stems from a great war a thousand years ago, where countless monks died. Their souls, unable to rest in peace, turned into these horrifying illusions.

"I see..." Xu Wan muttered to herself, "Only by resolving this resentment can we truly leave here."

So, the three of them joined forces to cast the most powerful spell, fusing their own spiritual power with this resentment.

After a fierce battle and sacrifice, they finally succeeded in transforming the resentment into pure spiritual power and guiding it back to the world.

As the resentment dissipated, the illusion in the cave gradually disappeared without a trace.

The monks cheered, they finally escaped this sudden crisis.

As everyone went deeper, the air around them became heavier, as if even breathing became difficult.

Suddenly, a shrill cry broke the silence. Countless little ghosts were floating in the air, crying and calling for brother and sister. The sound was shrill and desperate, which made people shudder.

"Why... so many little ghosts are coming again?" Tan Yuan tightly grasped the magic weapon in his hand and looked around vigilantly.

"Little guy, sister has food here, haha." Xu Wan said jokingly.

She closed her eyes, quickly formed seals with her hands, and muttered something. A soft light emanated from her palms and slowly spread around.

As the light enveloped them, the cries of the little ghosts gradually subsided, and finally turned into specks of light and dissipated into nothingness.

However, when the light faded, an even more terrifying scene appeared before everyone.

Before my eyes, an ancient altar stood majestically, carved with intricate runes and emitting a faint glow.

Next to the altar, a huge pool was shimmering, and something seemed to be slowly wriggling in the pool, which was creepy.

"This... what is this place?" Yan Wu's voice trembled slightly. He had never seen such a strange scene.

"It seems that we have entered the forbidden area of ​​a powerful person." Xu Wan frowned and looked around, trying to find more clues.

At this moment, a deep and majestic voice suddenly rang out, causing pain in everyone's eardrums: "Who is trespassing into my forbidden area? Leave immediately, or you will be rude to me!"

Before he finished speaking, a giant black python suddenly jumped out of the pool.

It was huge, with scales flashing with a dark light, and its pair of blood-red eyes stared at the three people in front of it, as if it would attack at any time.

Seeing this, Xu Wan was shocked in her heart, but she remained calm.

She forced a smile and said to the giant python, "Brother Black Dragon, the three of us are just passing through here and have no intention of offending you. I hope you will show some mercy and let us go."

However, the giant python did not seem to appreciate it. It opened its bloody mouth and a fishy smell rushed towards her face. It directly wrapped around Xu Wan, and the powerful force made her unable to move.

Faced with the sudden attack, Xu Wan was not at all panicked. She quickly concentrated her mind and used her unique skill "Charming Heart".

Her charming eyes shone brightly as she stared at the giant python's eyes, trying to confuse it with her spiritual power.

However, the giant python seemed to have an extraordinary will and ignored Xu Wan's charm.

Seeing this, Tan Yuan and Yan Wu immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.

Tan Yuan's figure flashed and turned into a sword light, rushing straight towards the giant python.

The long sword in his hand drew brilliant tracks in the air, and each sword contained amazing sword intent, as if it could cut off all obstacles in the world.

At the same time, Yan Wu was not willing to be outdone. She formed seals with her hands and muttered something. Then a ball of burning flame surged out from her palms and turned into a fire unicorn, roaring and pouncing towards the giant python.

The two men's attacks surged like a tide, and they engaged in a fierce battle with the giant python.

For a moment, the valley was filled with sword lights and raging flames, and the sky and the earth changed color.

However, despite their best efforts, they were still unable to do anything to the giant python.

Just when everyone was about to be exhausted, the giant python suddenly let out a deafening roar, its body suddenly expanded, and a powerful pressure instantly enveloped the entire valley.

It opened its huge mouth and pounced towards Xu Wan again, at a speed that was astonishing.

At this critical moment, Xu Wan felt an unprecedented determination and resolve in his heart.

She knew very well that there was no turning back now.

So, she closed her charming eyes, concentrated all her mind into her body, and prepared to use her final measure.

Just as the giant python was about to touch her, Xu Wan suddenly opened her eyes, and an unprecedented power burst out from her body.

It seemed as if stars were spinning and the universe was expanding in her eyes. It was a power that transcended charm and could influence the will of all things.

However, what everyone did not expect was that this power did not act directly on the giant python, but instead stimulated an ancient secret realm deep in the spiritual vein.

A dazzling light shot out from Xu Wan's body, colliding with the giant python's attack, instantly generating a powerful spatial fluctuation.

Under the influence of this force, the giant python and Xu Wan disappeared from everyone's sight, as if they were sucked into an unknown world.

Tan Yuan and Yan Wu looked at each other, their hearts filled with shock and worry.

They knew that Xu Wan's life or death was uncertain at the moment, but they also believed that with Xu Wan's tenacity and wisdom, he would be able to overcome the danger.

When she woke up, she found herself lying on soft grass.

It is surrounded by dense forests, with exotic flowers and plants competing for beauty. Various spiritual fruits grow freely like weeds, emitting an alluring aroma.

What was even more surprising was that beside her, there was a huge black python coiled, and its deep eyes were staring at her quietly.

Although Xu Wan was shocked in her heart, she tried her best to remain calm on the surface.

She slowly stood up, her eyes meeting the python's, trying to find a chance to escape.

However, the giant python did not launch an attack, but instead slowly changed.

Finally, he transformed into a man in a black robe, tall in stature, with a stern face and a hint of imperceptible tenderness in his eyes.

He said calmly, "Are you awake? Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you."

Xu Wan felt a little relieved after hearing this, but still asked with some caution, "Who are you? Where is this?"

The black-robed man smiled slightly, his voice deep and magnetic, "I am the guardian of this forest. As for this place, it is a secret place deep in the spiritual veins, difficult for ordinary people to find."

Xu Wan stood up and stared at him. He had a handsome face and deep eyes, as if he could see into people's hearts.

He didn't say anything, but just raised his eyebrows slightly. With an unquestionable gesture, he lifted Xu Wan's chin with his hand, and a playful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Call me brother."

Xu Wan was stunned at first, then amused by the sudden sense of closeness. She blinked and replied playfully, "Brother, you are so handsome." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, like a clear mountain spring.

When the black-robed man heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he loosened his hand. A golden spiritual fruit appeared out of thin air in his palm, emitting an attractive luster.

"Eating it will greatly increase your spiritual power." He said lightly, but his tone could not hide his concern.

Xu Wan stared at the magical fruit, feeling both curious and hesitant. She had never seen such a dazzling fruit before, and she had no idea what its effects would be.

Just as Xu Wan was hesitating, the black-robed man suddenly put the spiritual fruit into his mouth and laughed, "It's not poisonous, don't worry!"

Then, he moved so fast that Xu Wan didn't have time to react and was pressed under him. His deep eyes flashed with amusement and tenderness.

"Next, it's time to witness a miracle." The black-robed man's words carried a hint of barely perceptible tenderness as he slowly passed the spiritual fruit in his mouth into Xu Wan's mouth.

As soon as the spiritual fruit entered her mouth, it instantly turned into a warm current, flowing through Xu Wan's limbs and bones. She felt an unprecedented sense of relief surge in her heart, as if all her fatigue and worries disappeared.

When the warm current completely dissipated, Xu Wan realized the subtle changes between herself and the man in black robe.

She was actually kissed by a giant python!

Xu Wan spat on the ground a few times, then wiped her mouth with her sleeve.

The flowers and plants touched by her saliva grew rapidly and tightly wrapped around the two of them.

The man in black robe lowered his head and stroked Xu Wan's hair, with a hint of doting in his eyes.

Xu Wan's eyes blurred, and she looked up at the man in front of her in surprise. She said coquettishly, "Master, why are you here?"

The man in black robe remained silent. Xu Wan shook her head and looked at the strange man in front of her.

Exerting all his strength, the flowers and plants that were wrapped around them were instantly shattered into pieces, and Xu Wan turned into a stream of light and disappeared.

……

In the Dragon Roar Hall, Emperor Yun Che's spirit left his body and returned.

A hint of joy appeared on his face.

He was recalling the feeling of transferring the spiritual fruit into Xu Wan's body. It turned out that the giant black python was transformed from his primordial spirit.

……

In order to find the whereabouts of Xu Wan, Tan Yuan and Yan Wu decided to go deep into this secret realm that was accidentally opened.

They passed through thick fog, overcame numerous obstacles, and finally arrived at a mysterious place.

This is a vast spiritual field, and the spiritual energy is so rich that it almost condenses into liquid.

In the center of this spiritual field, an ancient altar stands tall, engraved with intricate runes and patterns, emitting a faint glow.

Just as the two were surprised by the scene before them, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in their ears: "Tan Yuan, Yan Wu, you are finally here."

They looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xu Wan standing on the altar, looking at them with a smile on her face.

It turned out that not only was she not harmed by the giant python, but she turned a disaster into a blessing and obtained the inheritance and power in the secret realm.