Chapter 4701: News Editor: Misty Cloud Translations The Azure Emperor demonstrated the water manipulation technique once to Yue’er, then instructed her to study the accompanying book on her own. With that, he left her by the cascading waterfall to practice and went to check on the progress of his other two disciples. Time flowed serenely in the mountains, especially when one was immersed in the focused discipline of cultivation. The three children dedicated themselves to their training, gradually acclimating to their new life amidst the tranquil peaks. A year later, the early morning air was shattered by a deafening roar. "Boom!" In the vast realm governed by Xuanyuan Mo Ze, a formidable bolt of lightning tribulation erupted, its thunderous sound echoing through the nine heavens. The celestial phenomenon spread across the sky, causing tremors that rippled through the very fabric of the four cardinal directions. "What’s going on? What in the heavens happened?" In another distant realm, several powerful monarchs were engaged in a serious discussion when the sudden, earth-shattering sound of lightning reverberated through their domain. They couldn’t help but rise from their seats, their faces etched with surprise and concern, and step outside to investigate. "Let us see," one of the Monarchs declared, his voice filled with authority. He closed his eyes, focusing his considerable divine sense to probe the source of the disturbance. After a moment of intense concentration, he opened his eyes, his expression slightly altered. "It is the Ghost Doctor causing such a commotion. He must have successfully completed some kind of extraordinary heavenly medicinal pill. That is the telltale sound of pill tribulation." No sooner had he spoken than another deafening clap of lightning echoed across the heavens, reaching their ears with undiminished intensity. "Is it the Ghost Doctor Feng Jiu?" The group of monarchs exchanged startled glances, their attention fixed on the echoing sounds emanating from the sky outside. One of them mused aloud, "Hasn’t the Ghost Doctor been uncharacteristically quiet for quite some time now? I heard rumors that she had entered a period of seclusion. Why would she be refining medicinal pills again?" Another monarch offered a somber observation. "The Green Dragon Lord Xuanyuan Mo Ze failed his ascension tribulation that fateful day, and it was said that his very soul was struck by lightning and scattered between the realms. Now, only a faint trace of his spiritual consciousness remains within the realm he governs, and a full year has passed without any sign of improvement. I fear it is truly dire news." "Rather than dwelling on whether his situation is truly hopeless," one of the monarchs interjected, a keen glint in his eyes, "I am far more intrigued by what kind of medicinal pill the ghost doctor has concocted this time that could attract such a potent lightning tribulation. Her strength has already reached the Supreme level. If she successfully breaks through to the next stage and directly ascends to become an immortal, she will truly attain a lifespan as long as heaven and earth. Upon ascending, she will undoubtedly become a formidable figure in the Upper Immortal Realm, potentially ruling over the various realms and becoming the supreme sovereign of the world." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖 At this point, the monarch’s eyes flickered with an enigmatic light as he added, "Do you all still recall those cryptic few words about the Phoenix Star?" The other monarchs were taken aback, exchanging puzzled glances. One of them finally responded, "We remember them, but we still do not fully comprehend the meaning of ’breaking through the heavens and skies Furthermore, if she does ascend to immortality and achieve a lifespan as long as heaven and earth, won’t there still be powerful beings above her in the Upper Immortal Realm? If she truly goes up there, where will she ultimately belong? With those powerful entities already established in the Upper Immortal Realm, how could she possibly surpass them and become the supreme being of the world?" "Hehe, you simply do not know!" Another monarch chuckled softly, a hint of knowing anticipation flashing in his eyes. "I have heard whispers that the Green Dragon Lord Xuanyuan Mo Ze failed his ascension tribulation this time not due to his own shortcomings, but because someone from the Upper Immortal Realm deliberately interfered, amplifying the power of the lightning tribulation with the intention of killing him. There are those above who do not wish for their ascension." As he spoke these words, the lord subtly pointed towards the heavens. Upon hearing this startling revelation, the other monarchs fell into a moment of stunned silence. In truth, despite their lofty status as rulers of vast territories, their understanding of the intricate affairs of the Upper Immortal Realm remained largely superficial. Generally speaking, the Upper Immortal Realm was comprised of members of ancient families that had been scattered across the cosmos for millennia. Those who truly attained immense power were exceedingly rare. Rulers such as themselves, capable of governing entire regions and wielding authority akin to emperors in the mortal world, were relatively common in comparison.