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

Xu Wan stood at the altar, looking around. Seeing familiar faces, a warm feeling welled up in her heart. "It's okay, I'm back."

Her voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly, like a spring breeze blowing through the heart.

As Xu Wan finished speaking, thunderous cheers erupted around the altar.

The monks came forward to pay their respects and said, "Welcome to the Emperor and Empress!"

Xu Wan was as light as a swallow and danced gracefully like a fairy.

Her skirt fluttered in the wind, shimmering with a faint light. Yan Wu gazed at her, his eyes filled with joy and tenderness.

Xu Wan approached Yan Wu, stretched out her delicate hand, and gently stroked her face.

Yan Wu felt the warmth of her fingers, as if time had stopped.

"Yan Wu, I miss you so much." Xu Wan's voice was dreamy, revealing endless affection.

Yan Wu held her hand tightly and held her in his arms.

The two stood hugging each other, the world around them becoming blurred, as if only they were left with each other.

At this moment, all the suffering and separation disappear, leaving only full happiness.

Yan Wu hugged Xu Wan tightly, as if afraid that all this was just a dream.

"Sister Wan, you're finally back! I was so worried!" There was a hint of sob in her voice, but more of it was the joy of reunion.

Xu Wan smiled and patted Yan Wu on the back, her eyes full of gratitude and warmth.

"Don't worry, I'm fine." She turned to look at Tan Yuan, and their eyes met. There was no need to say anything, everything was self-explanatory.

Tan Yuan walked forward and gently patted Xu Wan on the shoulder. "You did it. We are proud of you."

His tone was calm and firm, and his eyes were shining with trust and approval.

Deep in the unfathomable spiritual vein, the moonlight is as bright as water, and its silver glow falls on an ancient and solemn altar.

Next to the altar, a crystal clear pool shimmers, reflecting the surrounding lush green trees and the starry night sky.

Xu Wan, Tan Yuan, Yan Wu and many other monks sat here, their faces filled with curiosity and awe of the unknown.

"Sister Wan, where did that giant black python take you?"

Yan Wu's voice was gentle and urgent, and her bright eyes were shining with concern, as if she could see into the deepest secrets of people's hearts.

She and Xu Wan were like sisters and had experienced countless hardships together.

Xu Wan smiled faintly, her eyes showing both fatigue and relief. "It led me into a misty forest that no one had ever set foot in. It's filled with strangeness and danger, but also hides unknown secrets."

There was a hint of mystery in her words, which made the monks around her listen attentively.

"You... defeated it?" Tan Yuan's voice was low and powerful. There was a hint of surprise in his eyes. He was obviously surprised by what happened to Xu Wan.

Xu Wan nodded gently. "Yes, after a hard battle, I finally found its weakness and defeated it. But that battle also made me realize that the depths of the spiritual veins are far more complicated than we imagined."

As Xu Wan narrated, everyone seemed to be brought into the misty forest.

She told of the strange creatures in the forest, the intricate mazes, and the terrifying dark power.

Every detail makes people feel chilled, but they can't help but want to explore more.

Xu Wan was talking nonsense in a serious manner, but everyone believed him.

She didn't dare to tell anyone about the ugly incident in the forest where the giant black python transformed her into a human form, hugged her, and even kissed her.

Deep in the unfathomable spiritual veins, rays of light are like threads, interweaving into a series of bizarre and dazzling paintings.

This is the most mysterious and sacred place in the world of cultivation, gathering the purest spiritual power between heaven and earth.

Above the altar, the pool water shimmers, as if containing an endless source of life, nourishing everything around it.

Xu Wan, Tan Yuan and Yan Wu, three close friends sat side by side. After a long adventure, their faces showed some fatigue, but there was an indomitable light in their eyes.

The monks around were either sitting or standing, also immersed in this rare tranquility, enjoying the moment of peace brought by the spiritual vein.

Xu Wan gently stroked an antique ring on her right thumb. It was a storage ring given to her by the Emperor, which contained countless precious treasures.

She smiled slightly, a hint of cunning in her eyes: "Thank you for your hard work, fellow Taoists. I have some good things here that can replenish your spiritual power."

As she spoke, she waved her hand lightly, and bottles of crystal clear spiritual liquid flew out of the ring and landed steadily in front of each cultivator.

The spiritual liquid exudes a faint fragrance, and just a sniff of it can make people feel refreshed.

The monks looked at Xu Wan with gratitude, and then couldn't wait to open the bottle cap and drink the spiritual liquid.

Suddenly, a warm and powerful spiritual energy surged in the body, and the feeling of fatigue was swept away.

"What a great stuff!" someone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Thank you for the gift, Emperor and Empress!" All the monks knelt down in gratitude in unison.

Xu Wan smiled and turned her gaze towards Yan Wu and Tan Yuan: "Now that everyone has recovered their energy, how about we relax for a while?"

Upon hearing this, Tan Yuan gently spun the jade flute in his hand, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes: "That's exactly what I meant."

Yan Wu was even more direct. She patted Xu Wan on the shoulder and said with a smile, "What a great idea! You play the piano, Tan Yuan plays the flute, and I'll dance. I learned a few tricks from my mother in the Demon Realm, and it's a good opportunity for you to see them."

Beside the altar, Xu Wan took out an ancient seven-stringed harp from her storage ring and gently placed it on her knees.

She plucked the strings lightly, and a melodious and clear sound rang out, like a clear spring in the mountains, gurgling and flowing, cleansing everyone's soul.

Tan Yuan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then brought the jade flute to his lips.

As the first note leaped out, the sounds of the flute and the piano blended perfectly, sometimes passionate, sometimes low and echoing, as if telling ancient and moving stories.

Yan Wu danced gracefully to the melody of the piano and flute ensemble.

Her dance moves are light and graceful, and every movement is full of power and beauty, as if she is dancing with the spiritual power between heaven and earth.

Her figure shuttled around the altar, sometimes leaping, sometimes spinning, like an elf in the flames, embellishing the space with vitality.

The monks were deeply attracted by this sudden performance. They sat in a circle and quietly enjoyed this rare feast of piano and dance.

Their faces are filled with smiles and their hearts are filled with yearning and desire for a better life.

As the music progressed, Xu Wan's piano playing became more passionate, Tan Yuan's flute playing became more high-pitched, and Yan Wu's dancing became more unrestrained.

Their performance seemed to transform the space deep in the spiritual vein into a dream stage, allowing everyone present to immerse themselves in the wonderful music and dance.

Just as the piano and dance performance reached its climax, ripples suddenly appeared on the water in the altar.

A powerful spiritual power surged out from the bottom of the pool, echoing with the piano and flute sounds in the air, forming an unprecedented resonance.

The monks looked at this scene in surprise, their hearts filled with shock and confusion.

Xu Wan, Tan Yuan and Yan Wu smiled at each other. They knew that this was the recognition and reward from the spiritual vein.

As spiritual power continued to gather, a huge spiritual power vortex gradually formed above the altar.

It spun and roared, attracting all the spiritual energy from the surrounding area.

The monks only felt that the spiritual power in their bodies was surging wildly, as if it was about to break through the constraints of their bodies.

At this moment, a dazzling light shot out from the center of the vortex and shot straight into the sky.

The light contained endless spiritual power and mysteries, which made everyone present feel unprecedented shock and awe.

When the light dissipated, the water in the pool on the altar had become as clear as a mirror, and the monks around found that their strength had increased significantly.

They all looked at Xu Wan, Tan Yuan and Yan Wu, their eyes filled with gratitude and admiration.

"The Emperor and Empress are mighty!" someone shouted. "It's your piano and dance performance that has given us this great opportunity!"

Xu Wan, Tan Yuan and Yan Wu smiled at each other. They knew that all this was due to the friendship and tacit understanding between them.

During this short rest time deep in the spiritual vein, they not only relaxed their bodies and minds, but also gained unexpected surprises and growth.

Xu Wan stared at the pool, trying to see through it, perhaps with some anticipation in her heart. Will the black python appear again?

How could she be kissed by a black python? She felt extremely guilty. She must not let her master know about this! She didn't know if her master was watching everything she went through somewhere.

If he saw her acting so intimately with another man, would he no longer want her as his disciple, or even kill her?

Master shouldn't be that bored, right? He must be practicing in seclusion...

Yan Wu looked at Xu Wan curiously and asked, "Sister Wan, is there anything on your mind? Please tell me."

Xu Wan shook her head and smiled, "It's okay, I just have some feelings. I miss my master. It would be nice if he were here."

Tan Yuan slowly walked over to her and sat down, patting her back to comfort her. "Wan'er, you don't have to worry too much. The fact that the Emperor didn't go with you this time is also a kind of experience for you.

You've been practicing together every day, so it's time for you to become independent. It's already impressive that you led the other cultivators on this expedition into the depths of the spiritual veins.

I believe that with your wisdom and courage, you will be able to overcome this danger, and then the Emperor will love you even more."

Xu Wan felt a surge of warmth in her heart when she heard this. She knew Tan Yuan was right, and that she really needed this opportunity to prove herself.

So, she nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "Thank you, Tan Yuan. I will work hard and will not let you down."