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

Chapter 217 Sailing to Overcome Tribulation, Human Imperfections

Another new day.

The waves gently lapped against the shore.

The port was bustling with activity, smoke rising from chimneys. Fishermen skillfully untied their ropes, jumped onto their boats, and rowed out to sea. (Note)

The ship's silhouette receded into the distance, leaving only long ripples in its wake.

At the same time, Chu Lengyu had already arrived on the vast ocean.

She rode the wind, her clothes fluttering in the breeze.

The sea breeze caressed my face, carrying a hint of saltiness. As far as the eye could see, the sea stretched out to the horizon, a vast expanse of blue where the sky met the sea.

Chu Lengyu's divine sense swept across the vast and boundless sea, finally landing on a remote, isolated island.

That small island is isolated overseas, like a lone star, surrounded by thousands of miles of waves. The island is full of strange rocks and sparse vegetation, and looks very desolate.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes; this was exactly the place she had been looking for to transcend her tribulation.

Chu Lengyu flashed and flew towards the deserted island.

On the island, several seagulls were leisurely perched on the rocks, enjoying the tranquility of the early morning.

However, before Chu Lengyu could get close, they seemed to sense some kind of threat, frantically flapped their wings, took off and fled, instantly stirring up a commotion in the sky above the tranquil island.

She used her divine sense to thoroughly inspect the island from top to bottom and inside to outside. After confirming that everything was in order, she took out the Star Bag and prepared to set up the Star Annihilation Array.

Then she tossed a smaller storage bag to the Aurora Fox and instructed, "I have chosen this place to undergo my tribulation. From now on, no one is allowed to approach."

Aurora Fox transformed its spiritual energy into threads, tied the small storage bag around its neck, and nodded hurriedly with a solemn expression.

For both cultivators and spirit beasts, undergoing tribulation is a matter of utmost importance. Since its master trusts it so much, it will certainly ensure the completion of the task.

Anyone who dares to offend us will be killed without mercy!

On the deserted island, Chu Lengyu carefully set up the great formation, then took out spirit stones, pills and other items and placed them by her side for any eventuality. Afterwards, she sat cross-legged, closed her eyes and concentrated, and began to adjust her state.

Facing the Five-Nine Thunder Tribulation, she must maintain her best condition and cannot afford to slack off in the slightest.

Those who attain the Golden Elixir are called True Persons, and those who attain the Nascent Soul stage are called True Lords.

After reaching the Nascent Soul stage, one can comprehend the power of the void and use teleportation techniques. Where in the world can one not go?

Several days passed, and the sea remained calm.

Chu Lengyu calmly opened her eyes, her heart as still as water, her spiritual power at its peak, ready to undergo tribulation at any moment.

In the past few days, she has been meditating and reflecting on herself, as well as recalling her experiences in her two previous lives.

In my previous life on Earth, although my life had some regrets, it was generally smooth. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned, and I died young.

In this life, she transmigrates into the body of an adopted daughter in dire straits. After unexpectedly becoming bound to a system, she single-mindedly pursues the Great Dao, ignoring everything else.

Chu Lengyu couldn't help but ask herself: What memories of joy and sorrow she had that she still remembered to this day, and what regrets she had that she could not make up for?

These could all become weaknesses in her inner demons.

The island was deserted. She remained silent for a long time, then suddenly let out a sneer.

"I am still a human being after all."

She can appear detached and indifferent, never showing her emotions, but she still cannot sever her fundamental feelings and desires; it's just that others cannot see through them.

She cultivates Taoism, wanting to become stronger, to achieve immortality, and to live a carefree life; this is her unwavering obsession.

Therefore, she cannot force herself to pretend to let go of everything in order to overcome the tribulation, nor can she "cultivate the Tao" for the sake of "cultivating the Tao".

The glass lamp of wisdom was placed on the stone in front of her, emitting a faint Buddhist light, like a single lamp in the long night, unextinguished by wind and rain, quietly illuminating the glass.

The lamp is carved with countless Buddhas and Arhats, seemingly offering their prayers to Chu Lengyu.

Acknowledging human flaws is a rare quality.

She smiled gently, then shook her head, and unusually complained, "Peace and freedom are truly difficult to cultivate."

However, acknowledging her own shortcomings made her feel much more relaxed.

No one is perfect, and no one is flawless. Chu Lengyu felt that being able to do one's best and be consistent in word and deed was already quite good.

She exhaled and reviewed her preparations for the tribulation once again, looking for any oversights.

First of all, she had already achieved the Golden Core Perfection stage, which was the foundation for her tribulation.

Secondly, there is the tribulation of inner demons. In addition to tempering her own mind, she also has the Jizhou Cauldron and the Wisdom Lamp Glazed Lamp as aids.

Finally, there is the Five-Nine Thunder Tribulation, which mainly uses the Star God-Slaying Array as a defensive measure. This array connects heaven and earth, greatly reducing her energy consumption while also significantly increasing its power.

Although this grand formation is more suited to offensive combat, the addition of the earth vein golden dragon has made it even more formidable, and it is by no means inferior in terms of defense.

In addition, the Yongzhou Cauldron blesses her physical body, providing inexhaustible vitality and acting as a safety net for any unforeseen circumstances.

After careful consideration, Chu Lengyu concluded that he was well-prepared and his soul was stable, making it the perfect time to seize the opportunity and overcome this tribulation.

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Note: In the three months of spring, axes are not used in the mountains and forests, so that the grass and trees may grow; in the three months of summer, nets are not used in the rivers and lakes, so that the fish and turtles may grow. (Yi Zhou Shu, Da Ju Pian).

Normally, fishing is prohibited in spring and summer, but we will ignore this for now and assume that it is different from the fishing edict of the Great Xia Dynasty.