The Lord God is kneeling on the washboard again

At that moment, within the towering, imposing Lingxiao Sect, a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere reigned. However, this peace was soon shattered. Luo Lingshan, returning from her training, had barely stepped through the sect's gates. Before she could even catch her breath, a disciple hurried in, relaying the elders' message: "Junior Sister Luo Lingshan, the elders invite you to the main hall!" Upon receiving this message, Luo Lingshan's heart tightened. She had no idea what the summons was for, but she dared not delay and hurried toward the main hall. Along the way, various speculations and possible scenarios raced through her mind, leaving her feeling uneasy.

Luo Nanyang sat on a high seat and stared at Luo Lingshan in a daze. He only ranked 23rd in this secret trial.

His eyes were filled with disappointment and confusion, his brows furrowed tightly as he said in a deep voice, "Lingshan, your performance this time truly disappoints me. With your talent and strength, how could you only achieve this ranking?"

Luo Lingshan lowered her head, biting her lip tightly, her face filled with shame and resentment. She whispered, "Father and son, I know I was wrong. We encountered many unexpected events in this secret realm, and my disciple's inappropriate response led to this result."

Luo Nanyang sighed deeply and said, "Lingshan, your father has always had high hopes for you, hoping that you can stand out in the trials and bring honor to the Lingxiao Sect. But now... do you know that this rank will damage the reputation of the Lingxiao Sect in the martial arts world?"

Luo Lingshan raised her head, a determined light flashing in her eyes, and said, "Father, I will learn from this lesson and work harder in my cultivation. I will not let you down next time."

Luo Nanyang looked at her resolute expression, his expression softened slightly, and he said, "Okay, I believe in you. But remember, don't underestimate the enemy again. Be fully prepared."

Luo Lingshan nodded heavily, turned and left, secretly vowing in her heart that she would avenge her previous shame in the next trial.

I didn't expect that the new Palace Master of Sun Moon Palace would be such a difficult character.

Luo Nanyang sat on the chair, frowning, muttering to himself: "I thought this new Palace Master was just a young girl who had just started out and would be easy to deal with, but I didn't expect her to be so difficult."

He recalled several previous encounters with the Sun Moon Palace, where the new Palace Master, Xing Xuanli, had repeatedly suffered losses due to her tactics and strategies. Not only had she quickly established her prestige within the sect, she had also garnered support from numerous factions within the martial arts world.

"Xing Xuanli is young, but he is meticulous and has great martial arts skills. He should not be underestimated." The more Luo Nanyang thought about it, the more headache he felt. He knew very well that under the leadership of Xing Xuanli, the Sun and Moon Palace would become a formidable rival of the Lingxiao Sect in the future.

He stood up and paced back and forth in the room, thinking about his response: "We must come up with a solution as soon as possible to curb the development of the Sun and Moon Palace, otherwise the status of the Lingxiao Sect will be seriously threatened."

On the other side, in the Sun and Moon Palace, the other elders asked the Great Elder, why didn’t the Palace Master come back with you?

The Great Elder sighed slightly and said, "The Palace Master said that he still has some matters to deal with and will not be back for the time being."

An elder expressed concern: "The Palace Master is out there, I don't know if he's safe. I hope nothing goes wrong."

Another elder immediately said, "Yes, the situation in the martial arts world is complicated right now, and it's really worrying that the Palace Master is away alone."

The Great Elder said solemnly, "Everyone, please be patient. The Palace Master is highly skilled in martial arts and intelligent. I'm sure she can handle any situation. We should also fulfill our duties in the palace and not cause any more trouble for the Palace Master."

The elders nodded and said in unison, "The Great Elder is absolutely right. We will do our utmost to protect the Sun and Moon Palace and await the Palace Master's return."

Three months later, the Palace Master will compete with Luo Lingshan of Lingxiao Sect.

The news spread quickly in the Sun and Moon Palace, and the disciples whispered to each other and discussed it.

"Have you heard? In three months, the Palace Master will compete with Luo Lingshan."

"Luo Lingshan is not easy to deal with. Can the Palace Master handle it?"

"Hmph, don't you know the strength of our Palace Master? He will definitely win!"

"That's right, the Palace Master's martial arts skills are unfathomable, this battle is bound to be exciting!"

The elders were also discussing privately.

"This duel concerns the reputation of our Sun Moon Palace. The Palace Master must not lose."

"Don't worry, the Palace Master will definitely return victorious and let the Lingxiao Sect know how powerful our Sun Moon Palace is!"

The entire Sun Moon Palace was immersed in tension and anticipation. Everyone was silently praying for Xing Xuanli, hoping that she would win the duel in three months.

Xing Xuanli took her son and daughter to Wangyue Tower for dinner. She held her son's hand with one hand and her daughter's hand with the other. Wangyue Tower was bustling with people. The shopkeeper saw them coming and stepped forward to say, "Master, you are here!"

Xing Xuanli nodded slightly, signaling the shopkeeper not to make a fuss. The shopkeeper understood and quickly led them to a quiet and elegant private room.

The children looked around curiously. The daughter asked softly, "Mom, why does the shopkeeper respect you so much?" Xing Xuanli smiled and touched her daughter's head: "This is a secret between mom and the shopkeeper. You will know it when you grow up."

Little Mu Han blinked his eyes: "Then mother, what delicious food do you have today?" Xing Xuanli looked at him lovingly: "Whatever the babies want to eat, we have it."

Soon, a table full of delicious dishes appeared before their eyes. The children cheered excitedly, while Xing Xuanli carefully served them dishes and soup.

"Eat slowly, don't choke." Xing Xuanli reminded softly.

Little Mu Han's mouth was full, and he said incoherently: "Mom, this is delicious, you should try it too." Then he picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and gave it to Xing Xuanli.

Xin'er also said obediently: "Mom, I like to go out to eat with you."

Xing Xuanli's face was filled with a happy smile as she enjoyed this rare warm moment.

At this time in Lingxiao Sect, Luo Lingshan has been practicing hard and is determined to make Xing Xuanli pay the price in three months.

Luo Lingshan sat cross-legged in the secret room, her eyes tightly closed. Aura flowed through her body, and beads of sweat covered her forehead. She vowed silently, "Xing Xuanli, in three months, I will make sure you are defeated by me and avenge this previous humiliation!"

Luo Lingshan concentrated on every breath, every exercise, not daring to slack off even for a moment. As she recalled her previous encounters with Xing Xuanli, the rage in her heart burned even more fiercely.

"I, Luo Lingshan, will never always be inferior to others. This time, I must avenge my previous shame!" She gritted her teeth and practiced even harder, as if she wanted to unleash all her potential.

The other disciples of the Lingxiao Sect who passed by the secret room could all feel the strong determination and fighting spirit coming from within. Everyone knew that Luo Lingshan had entered a nearly frantic state of training in preparation for the showdown in three months.

The elders of the Lingxiao Sect watched Luo Lingshan's dedication with both joy and worry. They were pleased with her determination, but worried that she was too eager and might go astray. But Luo Lingshan ignored all that; she had only one thought in mind: defeating Xing Xuanli.

At this moment, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han), who had just returned from the court, did not see the mother and her two children when he entered the mansion. He became suspicious and quickly called the maidservants over and asked seriously, "Where are the princess and the children?"

A maid quickly replied, "Your Highness, the princess and the others have gone to Wangyue Tower."

Hearing that the mother and her two sons were at Wangyue Tower, Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) teleported and soon arrived at Wangyue Tower.

As soon as he landed, he rushed into the building. The waiter saw that he was dressed elegantly and had an extraordinary temperament. He was about to go up to greet him, but was shocked by his serious look.

Yun Mohan quickly scanned the rooms and finally found the private room his wife and children were in. He gently pushed the door open, and the anxiety on his face instantly turned into a gentle smile.

"Li'er, I'm back." He said softly.

Xing Xuanli raised her head, her eyes full of surprise: "Han, why are you here?"

The children also cheered and rushed into his arms: "Daddy!"

Yun Mohan picked up his son and daughter, sat down next to Xing Xuanli, and said, "I'm so worried about not seeing you when I return home."

The whole family burst into laughter, and a warm atmosphere filled the entire private room.

Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) said softly, "Li'er, March is the time for your final battle with Luo Lingshan. I'm afraid Luo Lingshan is cheating in secret."

Xing Xuanli frowned slightly, but her eyes were firm: "Han, even if she cheats, I will definitely deal with it carefully and will not let her succeed."

Nangong Han clenched his fists and said worriedly, "Luo Lingshan is a man of deep thoughts and ruthless methods. I'm really worried about her."

Xing Xuanli gently patted Nangong Han's hand and comforted him, "Don't be so anxious. I know her well and won't take it lightly. Besides, I'm not completely defenseless."

Nangong Han sighed: "I hope everything goes well, I just hope you can be safe."

Xing Xuanli smiled and said, "Han, you must have confidence in me. In this battle, no matter what, I will go all out."

Nangong Han met Xing Xuanli's gaze, his eyes filled with tenderness. He murmured, "I know your determination, but the world is treacherous, so we have to be on guard."

Xing Xuanli leaned on his hand, feeling his worry, and said softly: "Don't worry, I will never let you down, nor will I put myself in danger."

After the family of four finished their meal at Wangyue Tower, they returned to the Regent's Palace, while Xing Xuanli went into the space to practice.

Back at the palace, the children were laughing and playing under the care of the maids, while Yun Mohan (Nangong Han) was sitting in the study, handling some matters.

Xing Xuanli stepped into her room, gently closed the door, concentrated her mind, and entered the mysterious space.

The space was filled with rich spiritual energy. Xing Xuanli sat cross-legged, eyes closed, and regulated her breathing. She circulated her internal skills, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged towards her like a tide.

Time passed minute by minute, Xing Xuanli immersed herself in cultivation, constantly breaking through her bottlenecks and improving her strength.

After an unknown amount of time, Xing Xuanli slowly opened her eyes, a glint of insight flashing in them. She felt the growing strength within her, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, feeling more confident about the decisive battle in three months.

The gigantic white tiger spoke first, its voice resounding like a bell: "Master, congratulations on your advancement again. Your strength has reached a new level!"

The Azure Dragon beside him swung its whiskers and echoed, "Yes, Master, your cultivation speed is truly astonishing. I'm sure there will be no rivals in this world."

The multicolored phoenix spread its gorgeous wings and landed lightly in front of Xing Xuanli, saying, "Congratulations, Master. With your current strength, you will surely shine in the decisive battle in three months."

The Qilin, shrouded in auspicious light, said respectfully, "Master, your advancement is a matter of great joy. This is destiny, and it foretells your imminent achievements."

The Vermilion Bird flapped its flaming wings and chirped joyfully, "Master, your hard work and talent have made you what you are today. I admire you so much!"

Xing Xuanli smiled slightly and said, "Thank you all very much. This is inseparable from your continued support and companionship."

The divine beasts all shook their heads, expressing their honor to serve their masters. For a moment, the space was filled with joy and happiness.