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

The night was as dark as ink, dotted with stars, and silver light sprinkled on a valley shrouded by an ancient formation.

This is the holy land that everyone in the world of cultivation yearns for - the Biluo Lingquan.

Around the spiritual spring, exotic flowers and plants emit a faint fluorescence, which complements the moonlight, making it look like a fairyland.

In the center of the spiritual spring, Yun Che, dressed in a purple-gold robe, sat cross-legged on the water with his eyes closed. His robe was half-open, revealing his solid chest and smoothly defined muscles.

Yun Che's breathing was long and deep, forming a subtle resonance with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him.

Not far from Yun Che, Xu Wan sat quietly in the spiritual spring.

She was wearing a light blue dress, her long hair was like a waterfall, her face was pretty, and her eyes were shining with endless desire for cultivation.

She closely followed Yun Che's breathing rhythm, adjusting her own internal energy, trying to absorb the pure spiritual energy between heaven and earth more deeply.

"Wan'er, feel the pulse of this spiritual spring and let your soul merge with it."

Yun Che's voice rang in Xu Wan's ears, soft but incomparably clear.

His words seemed to have some kind of magic, which instantly calmed Xu Wan's originally somewhat restless mood.

Xu Wan took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and focused more on feeling the fluctuations of the spiritual spring.

She could clearly feel streams of cool spiritual energy gushing out from the spring water, penetrating into her body along her skin, cleansing her meridians and bone marrow.

This feeling intoxicated her, as if her whole body had merged into this world.

As the practice progressed, a faint blue light began to emanate from Xu Wan's body.

That was a manifestation of the spiritual power in her body gradually growing stronger under the nourishment of the spiritual spring.

Seeing this, Yun Che smiled with relief.

He knew that Xu Wan had excellent aptitude, and as long as he was guided, he would be able to go further on the path of cultivation.

Just as Yun Che and Xu Wan were immersed in their cultivation, suddenly, a strange wave came from the depths of the spiritual spring.

This wave was extremely powerful and instantly broke the tranquility around.

Yun Che suddenly opened his eyes and looked towards the depths of the spiritual spring with caution.

Xu Wan also felt this fluctuation and her expression changed slightly.

"Master, what is this?" Xu Wan asked nervously.

Yun Che pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't know either. But I can sense the immense spiritual power contained within this wave. Wan'er, be careful."

As soon as he finished speaking, a huge column of water suddenly surged out from the depths of the spiritual spring and rushed straight into the sky.

A faint glimmer of light could be seen within the water column. As the water column dissipated, the light slowly fell into the spiritual spring, transforming into a crystal clear bead.

This bead emits a dazzling light, illuminating the entire spiritual spring like daylight.

Yun Che and Xu Wan were both stunned by this sudden turn of events.

They looked at each other and could see shock and confusion in each other's eyes.

However, at this moment, the bead suddenly flew towards Xu Wan and directly penetrated into her body.

Xu Wan only felt a huge amount of spiritual power surging into her body, instantly breaking through the barriers in her body and directly raising her realm to a higher level.

"Master! I... I've made a breakthrough!"

Xu Wan shouted in surprise and joy.

She never expected that she would break through the bottleneck and reach a whole new level under such circumstances.

Yun Che also had a look of surprise on his face.

He knew very well what this breakthrough meant to a cultivator.

He hurried forward to check on Xu Wan and found that the spiritual power in her body had stabilized and was purer and stronger than before.

"Good! Good! Wan'er, you really didn't let me down!"

Yun Che smiled with relief.

He knew that Xu Wan's future would be brighter.

The starting point of all this is this blue spiritual spring.

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The Biluo Palace, suspended above the nine heavens, is surrounded by clouds and mist, and is filled with ethereal fairy air. It is a holy place in the world of cultivation.

The palace is well-arranged with buildings, springs and waterfalls, and exotic flowers and plants everywhere, making it look like a fairyland.

In the dead of night, when everything was silent, a clear sound suddenly resounded through the Biluo Palace, penetrating through layers of clouds and mist, and reaching every corner.

The steady and majestic voice of Emperor Yun Che slowly rang out from the sound transmission talisman: "All cultivators must gather at Lingxiao Palace before noon tomorrow. There must be no delay."

This sound transmission note was like a stone that caused a thousand ripples, causing quite a stir in the Biluo Palace.

The monks stopped their practice, looked at each other and talked among themselves.

It was late at night, the lights in Longyin Hall were dim, and the moonlight filtered through the carved window lattices, spilling onto the bedroom covered with brocade.

Xu Wan lay on the bed, her eyes flickering with anxiety and anticipation. She gently tugged at Yun Che's sleeve, as if this could dispel the uneasiness in her heart.

"Master, didn't you say you'd send me to Lingshan Academy in three days? That's still a day away! Why did you suddenly say that all the cultivators had to gather at Lingxiao Palace this morning and take the immortal boat to the academy together?"

Xu Wan's voice was filled with confusion and reluctance. She didn't want to leave this warm home and her Master Yun Che so soon.

Yun Che sat beside the couch and gently patted the back of Xu Wan's hand, his eyes filled with tenderness and determination.

"Wan'er, the journey to Lingshan Academy is long, and it will take a day to arrive by boat.

I decided to leave early this time not only to allow you to adapt to the life of the academy sooner, but also to take this opportunity to let the monks witness your growth with their own eyes, and the importance that our Biluo Palace attaches to Lingshan Academy."

His words revealed unquestionable majesty, but also concealed his deep concern for Xu Wan.

When Xu Wan heard this, the uneasiness in her eyes was gradually replaced by anticipation.

She looked at Yun Che, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

"Master, I will work hard and will not let you down."

Yun Che smiled slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"Wan'er, remember, entering Lingshan College is just the beginning, the real challenge is still to come.

The entrance test there requires passing ninety-nine purple thunderbolts, and it is difficult for those without a strong mind and profound cultivation to pass it."

Xu Wan couldn't help but feel awe upon hearing this. "Ninety-nine purple lightning bolts? What kind of trial is that? Will it really strike me?"

Yun Che sighed softly, as if recalling a distant past.

"The Purple Thunder Trial is the most rigorous entrance test for Lingshan Academy since ancient times.

It is not only a test of the monk's physical strength, but also a tempering of his will and beliefs.

Each purple thunder contains the power of heaven and earth, and can penetrate the flesh and strike the soul directly.

Only those who can endure the purple thunder to the end, maintaining a clear mind and unyielding cultivation, will be qualified to enter Lingshan Academy for further studies."

He paused, his eyes becoming deep.

"Wan'er, although you are gifted and intelligent, the path of cultivation is never smooth.

This purple thunder trial is the first hurdle on your journey to becoming a strong person.

I hope you can remain calm and resilient no matter what the outcome. "

Xu Wan nodded, a determined glint in her eyes. "Master, rest assured. I will do my best to live up to your expectations."

"Okay, Master believes in you. Now, take a good rest and adjust your condition. Tomorrow, I will personally take you to Lingshan Academy to participate in the trial."

Yun Che said gently.

The night is getting darker.

Yun Che sat quietly aside, staring at Xu Wan, his mind full of thoughts.

He knew that this trial would be a huge test for Xu Wan, but he also firmly believed that she would be able to pass it successfully.

Because, in her, he saw unlimited potential and firm belief.

Xu Wan shook Yun Che's hand, blinked her eyes and said with a cute smile, "Master, you should lie down and rest too!"

At the beginning of the morning hour, the sky was just beginning to brighten, and the Dragon Roar Hall was quiet and solemn.

In a corner of the hall, a figure was curled up on a couch. It was Yun Che's beloved disciple Xu Wan.

She did not sleep well, with her brows furrowed, as if she was experiencing endless challenges and hardships in her dreams.

Yun Che lay flat on the edge of the bed, his eyes piercing the dim light as he stared quietly at the floor-standing clothes rack not far away.

There were two exquisite brocade robes hanging on the hanger. One was his own, a dark blue one embroidered with patterns of soaring dragons, showing the extraordinary and otherworldly nature of a cultivator.

The other one was prepared for Xu Wan. It had a light purple background and was embroidered with a hundred flowers in full bloom. It was both gentle and spiritual, just right for the journey of studying at Lingshan Academy that she was about to embark on.

"Wan'er, tomorrow is the day you will go to Lingshan College."

Yun Che muttered silently in his heart, his eyes filled with both reluctance and anticipation.

He knew very well that this would be the only way for Xu Wan to practice Taoism.

Yun Che slowly got off the bed, his white clothes as white as snow, not attracting any dust.

He waved his hand lightly, and the blue brocade robe on the hanger automatically slipped on his body as if it had a spirit, fitting his body shape perfectly and highlighting his otherworldly temperament.

Afterwards, he leisurely sat on the chair beside the couch, his eyes falling on the bronze mirror. It was a face that had been weathered but still extremely handsome, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry and expectation.

On the table, an exquisite brocade box lay quietly, emitting a faint light.

Yun Che stretched out his hand and opened it. Inside was a row of various hair accessories, glittering with gold and silver, with flowing jade beads, and each piece exuded an extraordinary aura.

He gently stroked the hair accessories, a gentle smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. These were the testimonies of the years of cultivation he and Xu Wan had spent together.

"Wan'er, I will comb your hair today."

Yun Che muttered silently in his heart and picked up a peach wood comb on the table. The comb looked ordinary, but it actually contained a trace of weak spiritual power that could nourish the hair and keep it soft and shiny.

In the mirror, Yun Che's face gradually became clear. He carefully combed his long hair, and each strand looked so smooth and natural.

Afterwards, he picked out a simple yet elegant hair accessory from the brocade box and gently put it on his head. Suddenly, his whole temperament improved a bit.

“Master~” Suddenly, a clear and pleasant voice rang out in the hall, interrupting Yun Che’s thoughts.

He looked up suddenly and saw Xu Wan standing beside Yun Che without him noticing when. She was looking at him with a smile, her eyes sparkling with mischief and tenderness.

Xu Wan was wearing a light pink long dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, like the most gorgeous flower in spring.

Her face was pure and beautiful, as if she was a fairy from heaven who had fallen into the mortal world. Standing together with Yun Che, they looked like a perfect match.

"Wan'er, you're awake."

A hint of surprise flashed across Yun Che's eyes, and he immediately stood up and walked towards her.

"The master is just about to comb your hair."

Xu Wan was somewhat flattered when she heard this. She smiled sweetly and said, "This is the first time you combed my hair, Master!"

Yun Che stood up and motioned for Xu Wan to sit down. She sat down gently and let her master comb her long, shiny black hair.

At this moment, it seemed as if the whole world had stopped for the master and disciple.

After combing her hair, Yun Che took out a jade hairpin that matched his own hair accessories from the brocade box and gently inserted it into Xu Wan's hair.

The jade hairpin shone with a warm luster in the sunlight, which complemented Xu Wan's temperament and added a touch of elegance.

Yun Che waved his hand, and the brocade robe with a light purple background and embroidered with a hundred flowers on the hanger replaced the light pink dress on Xu Wan.

Looking at Xu Wan wearing the brocade robe he had carefully prepared, Yun Che couldn't help but exclaim, "Wan'er, you look so beautiful today."

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Early in the morning, the monks from the Biluo Palace rushed to the Lingxiao Palace.

Lingxiao Hall is the main hall of Biluo Palace. It is magnificent and splendid. It is only open during major celebrations or important meetings.

Before the hour of noon, the Lingxiao Palace was already crowded with people. Monks from all walks of life gathered together and discussed things.

Finally, when the noon hour arrived, two streams of light shot in from outside the hall, and the figures of Emperor Yun Che and Xu Wan slowly appeared in front of everyone.

Yun Che held Xu Wan's hand and slowly walked towards the platform. Then Yun Che sat elegantly on the Nine Dragon Throne, looking down at all living beings.

Xu Wan stood beside Yun Che, her gaze directed downwards to where Tan Yuan, Yan Wu, Jin Xi, and Xuan Qing were standing in the center of the hall.

The other monks stood in two rows, bowed and saluted, and shouted, "Greetings to the Emperor!"