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

Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet.

The demon extended more than a dozen demonic tentacles, reaching out to grab her with hatred in its eyes.

He had previously intended to preserve the female cultivator's body as a "vessel," which is why he had shown mercy.

But now, all he wants is for her to die!

Coincidentally, Chu Lengyu shared the same idea as him.

Previously, she had only been testing this demon, but now that he had slaughtered the capital and caused rivers of blood to flow, there was no reason for her to let go of such a demon who could quickly recover through killing.

Take advantage of his illness and kill him!

Above the sky, demonic energy churned and clashed with the cold sword light.

The dark clouds, like ink, surged forth with overwhelming force; the sword light, like a dragon, cleaved through the sky.

The battle between the two was extremely fierce, with each collision accompanied by deafening roars and dazzling light, making it a breathtaking spectacle.

At this moment, the surviving people finally recognized that familiar figure.

People shouted excitedly, "It's Fairy Chu! She's come to save us!"

Hope shone in their eyes, as if they had finally seen a ray of light in the darkness.

In the midst of chaos and despair, her appearance and her struggle undoubtedly gave them tremendous encouragement and strength.

The cowardly took advantage of the fact that the demon was temporarily held back to escape; the greedy took advantage of the chaos to cause trouble, smashing, looting, and vandalizing; the devastated wept on the spot and supported each other.

"Waaah..." Many people couldn't help but cry, unable to understand what they had done wrong and why they had suddenly suffered such a misfortune today.

Some people have lost their loved ones forever, and can only hold a piece of blood-stained cloth and cry their hearts out in the ruins.

After the initial chaos, the Prefect of Jingzhao was the first to calm down and hurriedly persuaded the remaining constables to go out into the streets to maintain order.

Although the demonic cloud did not affect the palace and cause a tragedy, all the concubines, princesses, palace maids, and eunuchs in the palace were terrified and hurriedly hid in places they thought were safe.

On the Star Gazing Tower, the Grand Eunuch Hong Fu had left the palace to deliver an imperial edict and had not yet returned. Xiao Dezi mustered his courage and stepped forward to advise the emperor, pleading with him to immediately go downstairs to seek refuge to avoid any unforeseen events.

However, the emperor gently shook his head.

His gaze never left the battlefield as he said in a deep voice, "I am the ruler of a nation, how can I easily retreat? Besides, I want to witness the outcome of this war between immortals and demons with my own eyes."

He was unwilling to leave the Star Gazing Tower no matter what, staring intently at the shimmering sky, but suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness even more profound than when he discovered Governor Sun's betrayal.

In the great battle between immortals and demons, mortals could only look up from the ground.

This is the difference between immortals and mortals, a world apart!

At this time, the empress also faced a similar situation to him.

The imperial carriage stopped on the palace road, and the head palace maid, risking punishment, advised the Empress: "Your Majesty, demons and monsters are causing trouble, and the situation is critical. It would be safer for you to return to the palace."

Upon hearing this, the Empress frowned slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

Although she was afraid, she was even more worried about the emperor.

She said without room for argument, "His Majesty is still on the Star Gazing Tower, continuing onward. I am not afraid, so what do you have to fear?"

Seeing her composure and calmness, the palace servants admired her courage and boldness and set off again.

A moment later, the Empress ascended the Star Gazing Tower and saw the Emperor with a solemn expression.

The emperor turned around, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, and then asked, "Why are you here? It's dangerous here."

After bowing, the Empress smiled slightly and replied, "Your Majesty is able to face this crisis head-on; how could I possibly stand idly by?"

With the heavens in such chaos, everyone is scrambling to escape, so the emperor naturally didn't believe she had the leisure to come here. After a moment's thought, he concluded that the empress had come to see him suddenly because of the imperial edict.

However, with this unexpected turn of events, everything else pales in comparison to this matter of life and death.

The Empress stepped forward and stood beside him, looking out of the building. With a hint of displeasure, she asked, "Your Majesty should have something to say to me, shouldn't you?"

"Hmm?" The emperor looked at her in confusion.

The Empress slowly said, "For example, the matter of Chu Lengyu."

Now that the demons have all appeared and the heavens are in such a state of chaos, does the emperor still intend to continue to hide the truth from his first wife?

Upon hearing this, the emperor paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, patted the empress's hand, and whispered, "Hey, it's not like I meant to hide it from you."

He gazed at the horizon, his heart filled with complex emotions, and sighed, "But even I myself do not yet understand."

Her true identity, her origins, her purpose... all of this was like a huge mystery, making the emperor both curious and uneasy.

Each time he thought he understood her a little better, he would discover more mysteries.

She was like someone looking at flowers through clouds or fog, never able to understand.

The Empress looked at the Emperor's profile. Although he didn't speak again, she could feel his respect for Chu Lengyu and silently decided that she must get to know her better in the future.

As everyone watched nervously, the demon suddenly roared to the sky, his voice filled with endless mockery: "You dare to challenge my majesty? Your struggles are futile!"

After he finished speaking, his body suddenly swelled up.

The black mist, as dark as ink, churned and boiled, eventually coalescing into a towering black vortex that blotted out the sun and turned day into eternal night.

Standing beneath the towering black vortex, Chu Lengyu appeared exceptionally small, but her gaze was remarkably resolute.

Her spiritual energy was almost depleted, but this sense of crisis only fueled her unprecedented fighting spirit.

She silently recited the sword incantation, and sword energy surrounded her, forming an invisible barrier that protected her from pressure from all directions.

On the Star Gazing Tower, the Emperor and Empress held hands tightly, gazing at the distant changes.

A resolute feeling welled up in the Empress's heart, and she said, "Your Majesty, no matter the outcome, I will stay by your side."

Upon hearing this, the emperor squeezed the empress's hand tightly and comforted her, saying, "Perhaps the outcome isn't so bad."

The battle continued, and Chu Lengyu's sword light, like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, carried endless brilliance and determination as it rushed straight towards the black vortex.

The two forces collided violently in the air, unleashing a series of booming sounds, and the entire capital city seemed to tremble.

Just as everyone was filled with anticipation and cheering for Chu Lengyu, an even more turbulent demonic energy suddenly erupted from the demon's body, sweeping across the heavens and earth.