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

royal palace.

The Emperor has issued a last-minute decree that the morning court session will not be held.

He stood alone on the Star Gazing Tower, pacing back and forth, looking very anxious.

Although he learned from the diary that Chu Lengyu had decided to undergo her tribulation today, she did not reveal the specific time and place.

The outcome of his tribulation left him on the edge of his seat.

The emperor had a fleeting thought of going to see for himself, but he quickly dismissed it.

As the emperor, his every move is under the watchful eyes of thousands. If he were to leave the city rashly, he would inevitably attract a large following, which would likely have an impact on Chu Lengyu.

If it affects her tribulation, wouldn't he become a sinner?

The emperor hesitated, anxiously awaiting news from the night guards.

Suddenly, a clap of thunder from a clear sky startled the emperor awake.

The emperor turned abruptly, strode to the railing, and gazed through the layers of palaces, reaching the dark clouds churning the horizon.

The thunder rumbled continuously, and then it struck eight more times.

Inside the capital city, the people were either surprised or astonished, but they all thought it was just an ordinary sign of thunderstorms and did not think much of it.

Since Chu Lengyu did not mention it in her diary, the emperor was unaware of the details of the Forty-Nine Thunder Tribulation.

Looking at the dark cloud, he was puzzled and wondered: Could it be that the tribulation is over?

That's way too fast...

Unexpectedly, after a brief moment of calm, the weather suddenly changed, and thunder roared like a raging sea.

Boom boom boom——!

Nine thunderbolts struck in succession, silencing heaven and earth!

The people in the city were stunned by the sudden, dense thunder. They all looked up at the dark clouds looming overhead, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Even the soldiers guarding the city walls couldn't help but show surprise, casting curious glances at the place where lightning was striking.

Above the wilderness, thick, inky clouds rolled endlessly, as if a thousand troops were hidden within, poised to strike.

Those bolts of lightning, like sharp swords, slashed through the sky, striking the same spot with unerring accuracy.

That place seemed to be the sole focal point of the world, where the power of lightning converged, creating an incredibly breathtaking scene.

Some speculated, "Could it be that a demon has been born outside the city, and the heavens have sent down divine punishment?"

These words immediately resonated with those around him, who nodded in agreement, their faces filled with fear of the unknown.

However, before the people's discussions had subsided, a deafening roar came from the sky again, as if the heavens and earth were roaring in their ears, making them tremble with fear.

The thunder grew more and more violent with each roar, like ten thousand horses galloping or mountains collapsing and the earth splitting, shaking people to their core.

A pale flash of lightning illuminated half the sky in an instant.

That light, cold and merciless, brought people even more fear and unease.

"God is angry! It's all over!" someone cried out in despair.

This statement spread rapidly among the population like a plague, causing even greater panic.

"Won't the lightning strike the city?" a woman asked in a trembling voice, her eyes filled with worry and fear.

People around them cast questioning glances, each hoping for a negative answer, but reality made it difficult to be optimistic.

"This is terrifying! I'm not selling anymore, I'm packing up and going home!" A vendor hurriedly gathered up his goods and prepared to go home to take refuge.

His actions immediately triggered a chain reaction, with surrounding vendors following suit, and the market was thrown into chaos.

"Mom, I'm scared!" The child, terrified by the thunder, turned and ran into his mother's arms.

The mother gently stroked her child's head, trying to comfort him. She looked up worriedly at the raging lightning, silently praying that nothing bad would happen.

The entire capital city seemed to be shrouded in an invisible fear.

The continuous rumble of thunder continued to ring in people's ears, each sound more terrifying than the last.

The emperor watched the thunderous display from afar, his face turning slightly pale.

The power of the lightning tribulation was far more astonishing than he had imagined.

It's as if they're destined to be punished by heaven and earth, and are not to be tolerated by the world!

……

the other side.

Chu Wen'er, who had never been out alone before, got lost in the mountains and forests for a long time before finally finding Songlin Xiaozhu.

She hadn't slept all night, yet she remained energetic, her eyes flashing with a fierce light, as if she wanted nothing more than to destroy this place immediately.

A wisp of black mist rose from her shoulder and asked, "Is this where your enemy lives?"

"Of course, I wouldn't be mistaken," Chu Wen'er replied coldly.

Judging from this white mist, it is clearly some kind of immortal formation, but it also seems to be somewhat different.

The black fog couldn't help but hesitate.

Before he mistakenly entered this realm, he was severely injured in the void turbulence and even lost his physical body. Now, he has only one-tenth of his strength and does not want to provoke powerful enemies.

However, the spiritual energy in this realm is thin, so it is unlikely that any great figures will emerge. At most, it can only support some Qi Refining stage cultivators, and even Foundation Establishment stage cultivators are hard to find. He has nothing to fear.

The black mist scoffed. If it weren't for the fragility of human souls in this world, making them vulnerable to soul-searching techniques, why would he have bothered coming here with this girl?

In short, since we're already here, let's test the waters a bit.

Chu Wen'er rubbed her hands together, eager to try, and said, "Hmph, I will definitely avenge my parents today!"

A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips, as if she could already see herself defeating Chu Lengyu and Chu Lengyu begging for mercy.

Whenever Chu Wen'er thought of her near-perfect face, she was filled with unbearable jealousy and hatred. She vowed that she would personally destroy that face.