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

Just as the demon was burning with rage, a strange change occurred on the horizon.

The originally dim night sky was suddenly filled with layers of clouds, churning and surging.

A thick bolt of golden lightning crashed down, carrying a world-destroying force and a deafening roar, heading straight for the demon.

This is neither dry thunder nor rain thunder, nor tribulation thunder nor illusion thunder, but a true manifestation of the will of Heaven!

The demon was terrified upon seeing this.

He never expected that he would actually be punished by heavenly lightning at this moment!

He began to panic and regret, but it was too late. The punishment of Heaven would not stop because of his fear.

The demon let out a desperate scream and struggled frantically, trying to find a glimmer of hope.

However, the heavenly lightning had already locked onto him, and no matter how he dodged or activated his secret techniques, he could not escape the pursuit of the heavenly lightning.

He quickly channeled his demonic energy, attempting to withstand the fatal blow.

However, all his struggles were in vain. The heavenly lightning was too powerful, and his demonic energy was torn to pieces in an instant.

"No—!" the demon roared in despair. He felt an unprecedented threat of death, a fear and despair that came from the depths of his soul.

Golden lightning pierced through the demon, instantly severely injuring him.

The demonic energy collapsed and disintegrated under the golden lightning, eventually turning into a wisp of black smoke and disappearing without a trace.

With the annihilation of the demon, the demonic energy that shrouded the capital city dissipated, and the Heart-Eating Butterfly was also reduced to dust.

The remaining demonic energy dissipated under the purification of lightning, and the dark clouds in the sky began to disperse, revealing a blood-red setting sun.

Countless living beings seemed to finally awaken from a nightmare, and then wept bitterly.

Chu Lengyu had already retreated to a distance, watching all of this with a complex expression in her eyes.

The Way of Heaven has its own laws of operation; evil cannot prevail over good, which is an eternal truth.

She smoothed her hair and thought to herself: Maybe next time I will face this terrifying golden lightning tribulation, I will also have to face it.

However, with today's experience, she will be more cautious whether she is undergoing tribulation or facing enemies, because she will not be so lucky every time.

After the lightning dissipated, Chu Lengyu flew swiftly to the spot where the lightning struck, carefully searching to see if the demon had left any treasures behind.

However, when she actually stepped into that area, she couldn't help but frown.

The domineering power of the golden lightning far exceeded her imagination. It not only completely annihilated the demon, but also turned all his treasures into nothingness.

Apart from a dent, a few charred marks, and a lingering burnt smell in the air, there was nothing else on the ground.

Chu Lengyu was indeed somewhat disappointed, after all, the demon had used many magical treasures in front of her one after another, each with different effects.

It seems that while heavenly lightning is powerful, it leaves no room for error.

To obtain the loot, you still have to take action yourself.

Looking back at the chaotic and devastated capital city, Chu Lengyu shook her head helplessly. This was a case of gods fighting, and mortals suffering the consequences.

She turned her head and easily spotted the emperor on the Star Gazing Tower, along with the empress beside him, and leaped over to them.

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Ordinary people are unaware of the reasons behind this.

From their perspective, the demon had previously unleashed a powerful aura, causing a fierce wind and houses to collapse.

The people pleaded with the heavens, but all they got was a thunderstorm.

Immediately afterwards, Chu Lengyu changed her attack, charging into the demonic cloud. Her sword strikes were fierce, shattering the demonic cloud and displaying great power.

Afterwards, she meditated to regulate her breathing, seemingly having been ambushed.

Finally, a thick bolt of golden lightning suddenly descended, completely annihilating the demonic energy.

The emperor stared intently, but still didn't quite understand. However, with the demons vanquished, the outcome was naturally excellent.

He vaguely realized that cultivators had many secrets.

Therefore, although he was curious about the process, he did not insist on knowing the details.

At this moment, he pondered two questions that puzzled him the most: First, why did the demons suddenly appear, and would they cause trouble again? Second, was that golden lightning also a method of Chu Lengyu?

The emperor was deep in thought when the empress suddenly whispered, "She...she's here."

Judging from her tone, she seemed somewhat frightened.

The emperor gave her a reassuring look, prompting her to step back slightly.

Chu Lengyu flew through the air and hovered outside the Star Gazing Tower.

She did not follow the complicated court etiquette, but simply bowed slightly as a greeting, and said briefly: "The demon has been eliminated, but there are still some loose ends outside the city that I need to deal with. I entrust the disaster relief work in the city to Your Majesty."

Her gesture was actually rather awkward, but no one would nitpick over such a minor detail at this moment.

"Miss Chu, please go ahead. I will handle it properly." The emperor looked at her and answered without asking any further questions, his tone very solemn, as if it were a guarantee.

She nodded slightly, choosing to trust the Emperor of Great Xia and entrust the place to him.

Then she transformed into a streak of silver light and quickly disappeared into the sunset.

Seeing this, the Empress finally breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense nerves relaxed slightly.

The sudden appearance of such a vicious person truly startled her, especially since Chu Lengyu possessed such a peerless flying sword; if he harbored malicious intentions…

Her heart skipped a beat, and she couldn't help but ask, "Isn't Your Majesty afraid?"

Faced with her question, the emperor was somewhat surprised and asked in return, "What are you afraid of?"

Seemingly understanding the Empress's concerns, he continued, "As you have seen, with such power, how could she possibly care about worldly power? Moreover, she is fighting to the death against demons and is now tirelessly dealing with other matters, all for the sake of Great Xia. Please stop suspecting her."

Upon hearing this, the Empress seemed to be deep in thought.

She was only focused on being scared, but now that she thinks back, if it weren't for Chu Lengyu stepping in to stop the demon, Shenjing City would probably have already become a ghost town.

Moreover, if such a powerful person truly intended to harm someone, who could stop them?

The Empress couldn't help but secretly blame herself for having such narrow-minded suspicions at such a crucial moment.

She's a real hero.

The emperor gazed at the city below, summoned Xiao Dezi, and ordered him to quickly deliver an imperial edict, and also summoned the Minister of Revenue and others to the palace immediately.

This calamity today came suddenly, and no one could have predicted it.

Even though Chu Lengyu managed to turn the tide, countless casualties still occurred, residential buildings collapsed in large areas, and even a section of the city wall of the capital was broken.

Only then did the emperor feel the immense pressure bearing down on him.

Disaster relief! Disaster relief!

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Note: Chu Lengyu struggled a bit during the Golden Core Tribulation and the Demon Lord episode. This wasn't meant to be a deliberate attempt to suppress the protagonist. This part of the story represents the most awkward period in Chu Lengyu's combat power. His cultivation level had increased, but his methods hadn't kept up. He will make up for it later with the Nine Cauldrons.