My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

On a low hill.

Green Bamboo gazed anxiously at the flashing lightning in the distance, praying incessantly for Chu Lengyu.

She counted the nine consecutive strikes of silver lightning before it stopped, but the tribulation clouds did not dissipate. She couldn't help but exclaim excitedly, "The first round of the Four-Nine Lightning Tribulation is over!"

"Yes." Master Lu then breathed a sigh of relief.

Chu Lengyu once said that breaking through to the Golden Core stage requires passing through the Forty-Nine Minor Thunder Tribulations, a total of thirty-six tribulation lightning bolts, with nine bolts forming a cycle, each bolt being more intense than the previous one.

At this moment, the first round of tribulation lightning, which was the least powerful, had passed, and the tribulation clouds were swirling, brewing an even more ferocious second round.

Their gazes fell unanimously upon the clouds of calamity, the air thick with tension and unease, making even breathing seem heavy.

Even though they were far away from Chu Lengyu, they could still feel an invisible, majestic power permeating the world. If they made any rash moves, they would surely be struck by lightning and die without a burial place.

Master Lu sighed, "The power of the lightning tribulation is far beyond our imagination. Each lightning tribulation contains the power of heaven and earth, and if one is not careful, one will be shattered to pieces."

Fu Wenshen appeared more composed, his voice firm and powerful: "But Miss Chu is different. She has profound cultivation and a firm will. I believe she has the ability to cope with this tribulation."

Having witnessed the tribulation firsthand, the two no longer doubted Chu Lengyu's words.

If the path of cultivating immortality were not against the will of Heaven, why would Heaven and Earth be so enraged, unleashing such a terrifying calamity, a calamity that would destroy the world?

Hearing Fu Wenshen's words, Lüyun felt somewhat relieved and nodded, but the worry on her face did not lessen.

Regardless, she only prayed for one thing: that her mistress would be safe and sound.

The tribulation clouds churned and brewed, seemingly giving those undergoing tribulation a brief respite.

However, this moment of tranquility did not make Chu Lengyu lower her guard; on the contrary, it made her realize even more clearly that the impending tribulation lightning was not to be underestimated.

She raced against time to regulate her breathing, pushing her cultivation technique to its limit, striving to quickly recover to her optimal state before the next round of tribulation lightning arrived.

Having already survived a tribulation of lightning and witnessed the power of heaven and earth, she felt no fear, only unwavering determination.

At this moment, the tribulation clouds in the sky suddenly changed.

The slowly rotating clouds began to accelerate, and lightning flashed within them, becoming increasingly dense and brighter.

A glint flashed in Chu Lengyu's eyes. She knew that the tribulation lightning would descend even more fiercely in the next moment.

"Crack!" With a loud bang, a bolt of lightning, brighter and more powerful than before, descended from the sky and struck directly at Chu Lengyu.

This tribulation lightning carried the might of heaven and earth, seemingly intent on crushing all forces that stood in its way.

Chu Lengyu did not back down. She quickly mobilized the spiritual power within her body, and the Heavenly Net Umbrella unfolded in the air. The spiritual light on the surface of the umbrella flowed, forming a powerful defensive barrier.

As the lightning struck, she caught it in time with the lightning-struck stone, producing a deafening roar. Chu Lengyu felt a tremendous force impacting her spiritual energy barrier.

Fortunately, her plan worked. After the lightning struck the lightning-struck stone, the lightning power dissipated on the umbrella surface, but the Heavenly Net Umbrella could still absorb it.

The few that occasionally burst forth were all blocked by the Turtle Spirit Shield.

And so, she survived the second round of tribulation lightning using the same method.

After the eighteenth tribulation lightning ended, the spirit stones in Chu Lengyu's hand were almost empty. Without hesitation, she discarded them, picked up new spirit stones, and held them in her palm.

This time, the tribulation clouds gave her no time to rest; the nineteenth tribulation lightning bolt struck with terrifying force!

The Heavenly Net Umbrella absorbed too much lightning but couldn't expel it. The magic array was operating beyond its capacity and was already straining. The ribs of the umbrella trembled slightly, as if it would soon break.

The scattered lightning bolts rolled and leaped on the umbrella surface, which Chu Lengyu managed to dispel with great effort.

Thunder rumbled in the sky, tearing the heavens apart.

But this tribulation is not only a test of his physical body, but also an attempt to shake his mind and spirit, plunging him into an abyss of no return.

Under the lightning, illusions abound.

The original owner's past gradually surfaced.

In her childhood, she was the apple of her adoptive father's eye and was pampered in the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. Dressed in fine clothes, she was always smiling and innocent. Everything at that time was so beautiful that it was intoxicating.

Now that her godfather was right in front of her, it seemed that if she walked towards him, she could go back to the past and become a carefree child again.

However, her good fortune didn't last long. When she was twelve, life took an unexpected turn, her adoptive father passed away, and she became an orphan with no one to rely on.

The world is treacherous, and the Chu family members are like wolves and tigers, making things difficult for her in every way and manipulating her at will.

Their faces, distorted and magnified in the illusion, were hideous and terrifying, as if possessing a magical power, enticing the anger and hatred deep within her heart, trying to drag her into the abyss of revenge.

Chu Lengyu remained indifferent to everything, her heart unmoved.

Whether good or bad, joy or sorrow, everything about the original owner is in the past; she is a new beginning.

Then, the illusion changed again.

Since embarking on the path of cultivation, her cultivation has progressed by leaps and bounds, and everything has gone smoothly.

But the path of cultivation is long and lonely, with no like-minded people to share her experiences with. She remains trapped here, facing the wind and rain alone, feeling sorry for herself.

A wave of loneliness washed over her, and it seemed as if a familiar voice was calling her back.

The voice was familiar, but upon closer inspection, she couldn't quite place it. If it were someone else, she might have turned around out of curiosity to confirm, but Chu Lengyu wouldn't.

The fact that someone can't remember you only proves that they are insignificant and not worthy of your attention.

She closed her eyes and focused her mind, using her spirit as a mirror to reflect all things, seeing them clearly.

The path of cultivation is inherently against the will of Heaven. What she pursues is the supreme Dao, the highest realm that transcends life and death!

How could one possibly stop or even turn away because of these people or things?

Such a mere illusion could not sway her in the slightest.

Chu Lengyu took a deep breath, and her spiritual power surged within her body, transforming into thousands of sword shadows that slashed directly at her inner demons.

Each sword strike was accompanied by a crisp, clear ringing sound.

The sword, which had been kept in its sheath, was still not allowed to be drawn, yet it seemed to respond to something and kept humming.

It was not at peace! It was not reconciled!