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

Yun Che gently held Xu Wan's hand and stepped into the most mysterious spiritual spring pool in the academy.

The moonlight is like water, pouring onto the shimmering surface of the pool, interweaving with the spiritual mist rising from the pool to form a dreamlike picture.

The Lingquan Pool is where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathers. The water in the pool is crystal clear, yet it contains infinite power. It is a treasure land that practitioners dream of.

Yun Che and Xu Wan stood side by side by the pool, closed their eyes and concentrated, beginning their journey of cultivation.

Around me, time seemed to have stood still, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the gurgling of water in the distant mountain stream breaking the tranquility.

At this moment, a subtle and soft light attracted Xu Wan's attention.

She slowly opened her eyes and saw that the surroundings were filled with fluorescent dots. They were groups of fireflies dancing in the night, like the brightest stars in the night sky, adding a bit of vitality and energy to the quiet night.

"Master, look! It's a firefly!"

Xu Wan pointed at the flying elves excitedly, with curiosity and joy shining in her eyes.

She turned to look at Yun Che, her eyes full of anticipation.

"Master, could you catch a few for me to keep? I want to see them every day."

Yun Che smiled faintly, that smile was warm and profound, as if it could melt all the coldness in the world.

He raised his hand slightly, and suddenly an exquisite glass bottle appeared out of thin air in his palm. The bottle was crystal clear, as if it could reflect everything in the world.

Yun Che gently opened the bottle cap, and a faint spiritual energy overflowed from the bottle, blending with the surrounding air.

Just then, a miracle happened.

The fireflies that were originally flying freely in the night sky seemed to be attracted by some mysterious force and flew towards the glass bottle in Yun Che's hand.

Without any hesitation or struggle, they slowly flew into the bottle in an almost pious manner.

The bottle suddenly shone brightly, as if a small universe was contained in this small space.

Seeing this, Yun Che's lips curled up into a satisfied smile. He quickly closed the bottle cap and carefully put away this gift from nature.

He turned and looked at Xu Wan, his eyes full of pampering and tenderness.

"Okay, Wan'er, I'll leave these fireflies in your care. Remember to take good care of them and let them continue to shine in your world."

Xu Wan took the glass bottle, her eyes sparkling with excitement and gratitude.

She hugged this little treasure tightly, as if she owned the whole world.

As night falls, Lingshan College is completely quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze.

Sect Master Chen Xuan, dressed in a simple and elegant robe, walked steadily along the moonlit path, and finally stopped by the most mysterious spiritual spring in the academy.

Lingquan has been a place where spiritual power gathers since ancient times. Legend has it that it can cleanse the soul and improve cultivation. It is a holy place for cultivation that countless cultivators dream of.

Sect Master Chen Xuan looked deeply at the gurgling clear spring water. Suddenly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Two figures were seen cultivating quietly in the spiritual spring. One was his good friend Yun Che, and the other was his adopted daughter Xu Wan.

The moonlight shines on them, adding a touch of warmth and mystery to the quiet night.

"It's so late, Yun Che, Xiao Wan, why are you here?"

Sect Master Chen Xuan's voice was gentle yet majestic, breaking the tranquility of the night.

He walked forward slowly, his eyes scanning the two of them, as if trying to see through their inner secrets.

Upon hearing this, Yun Che slowly opened his eyes, his eyes gleaming with wisdom and tenacity.

He smiled slightly and said to Sect Master Chen Xuan, "Brother Chen Xuan, Wan'er and I are practicing a special technique here, and we need the spiritual power of the spiritual spring to assist us."

Xu Wan followed suit and nodded slightly, expressing her agreement with Yun Che's statement.

There was a slight blush on her face, obviously the residual heat from her training had not yet dissipated.

However, Sect Master Chen Xuan's gaze became increasingly profound.

He stared at the two of them, his tone carrying a barely perceptible seriousness: "There's nothing wrong with you two, master and disciple, cultivating in this spiritual spring. But... but there seems to be an unusual feeling between you.

This... this won't do! My Lingshan Academy is a sacred place for cultivation, emphasizing purity of mind, few desires, and positive morality.

If you become deeply attached to each other, you might miss out on your cultivation and even cause unnecessary disputes."

Yun Che frowned slightly when he heard this. He didn't expect Sect Master Chen Xuan to suddenly mention this matter.

But he quickly regained his composure and asked, "Brother Chenxuan, what brings you here so late at night?"

Sect Master Chen Xuan sighed softly and said, "I sensed someone breaking into the Spirit Spring. I originally thought it was an invasion by foreign enemies, but I didn't expect it to be you two.

Yun Che, ah Yun Che, do you know how important this spiritual spring is to Lingshan Academy? If I hadn't arrived in time, you two would have been in unnecessary trouble.

Yun Che couldn’t help but feel grateful when he heard this.

He was well aware of Sect Master Chen Xuan's painstaking efforts, so he said respectfully, "Brother Chen Xuan, rest assured. Wan'er and I will abide by the academy's rules and regulations and will not let personal feelings affect our cultivation.

As for what happened tonight, it was purely coincidental. I hope Brother Chenxuan doesn't take it to heart."

Sect Master Chen Xuan nodded helplessly and sighed.

He turned and looked into the depths of the spiritual spring, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

Perhaps in his view, the path of cultivation is full of temptations and tests, and only those who can stick to their original intentions and not be moved by external things can truly achieve the great way.

Yun Che and Xu Wan suddenly jumped out of the spiritual spring like fallen leaves swept by the wind. Their figures appeared particularly firm under the moonlight.

Xu Wan's eyes flashed with complex emotions. She took light steps and slowly walked towards Sect Master Chen Xuan. Every step seemed to be based on her inner struggles and expectations.

When he arrived in front of Sect Master Chenxuan, Xu Wan bowed deeply, his gesture full of respect and pleading for his elders.

"Father,"

Xu Wan's voice trembled slightly, but was remarkably clear, "I know my next request may embarrass you, but please... just pretend you didn't see anything tonight.

I know very well that my behavior is extremely rebellious in the sect, but I cannot control my feelings towards my master.

This love has grown wildly in my heart like a weed, and I can’t help myself.”

Upon hearing this, Sect Master Chenxuan's expression changed slightly. He stared at Xu Wan, with surprise and pain in his eyes.

He knew what this relationship meant to Xu Wan, and also understood the difficulties and hardships involved.

"Xiao Wan, do you know how much criticism and accusations you will attract by doing this?"

Sect Master Chen Xuan's voice was low and powerful. He tried to awaken Xu Wan's reason with his majesty.

However, Xu Wan seemed to have made up her mind. She looked up at Sect Master Chen Xuan with a determined light in her eyes.

"Foster father, I understand this clearly. But I am willing to bear all the consequences.

I only ask that you keep this secret for me and Master, and give us some time.

In two days, Master will return to the Biluo Palace to practice in seclusion. At that time, I will also devote myself to practice and work hard to improve my strength.

I believe that as long as I become strong enough, I will be able to change everyone’s opinion one day.”

Yun Che took a deep breath, took a firm step forward, and gently embraced Xu Wan in his broad arms, as if to isolate all her anxieties and doubts.

His gaze passed through Xu Wan's hair and fell on his good friend Chen Xuan in front of him with deep affection and complexity, with an unquestionable determination in his tone.

"Brother Chenxuan, you may never understand, because your life trajectory is only about endless training and the pursuit of the pinnacle of power.

But please allow me to tell you that these tens of millions of years of loneliness and hardship have made me cherish this hard-earned emotion even more.

Love between a man and a woman is not just a mortal bond; it can also give me endless strength and courage, making me more determined on the path of cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan frowned, and a hint of disbelief flashed in his eyes.

He took a step forward, trying to use reason to persuade his friend who was caught in an emotional whirlpool: "Yun Che, are you crazy?

You know very well that the path of cultivation is difficult and bumpy, and that if you are not careful you will be doomed.

Romance will only become a stumbling block on your way forward, wear down your will, and erode your faith.

Moreover, you and she are originally master and disciple. If this relationship were to be made public, it would surely cause an uproar and be considered as treasonous. Have you ever considered the consequences?"

However, Yun Che only smiled faintly, a smile that contained both infinite longing for the future and a firm belief in the current choice.

"Brother Chenxuan, you are wrong. True cultivation is not just about increasing strength and transcending realms, but also about spiritual growth and emotional sublimation.

The relationship between Wan'er and I has long transcended the boundaries of master and disciple and has become an indispensable part of each other's lives.

I am willing to give up everything for her, including the halo and glory in the eyes of the world.

Because in my heart, she is not only my disciple, but also my future empress, the love that I am willing to protect with my whole life."

Having said this, Yun Che's eyes became unusually gentle. He lowered his head to look at Xu Wan in his arms, his eyes filled with tenderness and doting.

"Wan'er, are you willing to join me on this long and wonderful journey of cultivation? No matter how bumpy the road ahead is, I will hold your hand and walk through it together."

Xu Wan's body trembled slightly. She used all her strength to break free from Yun Che's warm and strong embrace, as if this action was the final verdict of her inner struggle.

She took a few steps back, maintaining a distance from Yun Che that was neither too far nor too close. Complex emotions flickered in her clear eyes, a mixture of reluctance, determination, and a profound understanding of reality.

She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound steady and firm: "Master, as the almighty Emperor, you possess endless power and glory, and are admired by everyone.

And I am just an insignificant cat demon. Although I have practiced for thousands of years, I can't escape the fate of the demon clan.

There is a chasm between us, a chasm that I cannot cross no matter what I do."

Speaking of this, Xu Wan's eyes couldn't help but turn red, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall.

“I know you are deeply in love with me, but I cannot bear this kind of love.

Your identity and status dictate that you must be cautious in every step you take and not allow for any mistakes.

If I continue to stay by your side, I will only become a burden to you, causing you to be criticized and cursed by the world. This is something I don't want to see, and it's something I cannot accept."

She paused, as if giving each other a buffer time, and then continued: "So, let it go.

Let us each return to our own world and find the happiness that truly belongs to us.

Your future should be bright, and I will also work hard to cultivate and strive to be reborn one day."

After saying this, Xu Wan turned around and was about to leave, but she couldn't help but look back at Yun Che.

That glance contained so many emotions, including reluctance, expectation, and unwillingness...