Su Mo was utterly baffled.
A Celestial Tribulation?
’And it’s aimed at me?’
’Shouldn’t this be for Han Sect? He lied when he swore that oath. Isn’t it time for the heavens to get fed up and strike him down with lightning?’
Su Mo asked, "Are you sure you’re not mistaken?"
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley shook his head. "I once read in an ancient book that when some of the world’s top prodigies break through, they shatter the shackles of heaven and earth. As a result, they are no longer tolerated by the world, and the heavens send down a Celestial Tribulation to punish them."
He was certain he hadn’t made a mistake.
In other words, Su Mo’s talent was already on par with those top prodigies of the world.
Moreover, Su Mo had shattered the shackles of heaven and earth.
The heavens would not allow such an incredible being to exist in the world.
Beside them, Fan Jian’s face was filled with envy.
He finally understood how Su Mo could possess such immense power in the Martial Apprentice Realm. It was because Su Mo had broken through the shackles of heaven and earth.
Compared to Su Mo, a so-called genius like him was complete trash.
He wasn’t even worth a fart.
"So that’s how it is!"
Su Mo came to a sudden realization upon hearing the Valley Master’s explanation.
However, he wasn’t flustered. On the contrary, he found it quite interesting.
Meanwhile, Han Sect let out a huge sigh of relief.
’So the heavens weren’t targeting me for a lightning strike after all. They’re going after Su Mo.’
’Su Mo is really courting death.’
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley advised, "Elder Su, you must not be careless. The power of a Celestial Tribulation is not to be underestimated. Very few can survive it. You should hurry and hide."
"I’m afraid it can’t be avoided, can it?"
Daoist Xuanqing said with a frown.
He knew a little about Celestial Tribulations and understood that they were the embodiment of the world’s will, impossible to evade.
"Well..."
The Valley Master stammered.
A Celestial Tribulation truly was inescapable.
Even if you hid in a pocket dimension created by a mighty figure of old, the Celestial Tribulation would still appear the moment you stepped out.
Unless you never came out for the rest of your life.
Master Jia and Master Mo also grew anxious.
’What are we going to do?’
But Su Mo said nonchalantly, "It’s just a Celestial Tribulation. Nothing to make a fuss about. You all hide. I’ll stay and face it."
"Elder, facing the tribulation is no joke! One misstep, and you’ll be turned to ash."
"Yes, Elder, we should think of another way."
"Elder, you mustn’t be reckless."
The crowd tried to persuade him.
However, Su Mo just shook his head.
The Celestial Tribulation had already formed and was about to descend. There was no other way to avoid it; facing it was the only path forward.
Su Mo commanded, "All of you, stand back!"
With that, Su Mo took a step forward, arriving on the small mountain peak where he had broken through, preparing to face his tribulation.
"Elder Su has decided to face the tribulation. Let’s all get far away so we don’t get caught up in it."
"Sigh... I never thought Elder Su was such a prodigy that even the heavens couldn’t stand it and want him dead."
"I hope Elder Su will be all right."
The group shook their heads and sighed, their hearts filled with worry as they prayed for Su Mo to pass the Celestial Tribulation safely.
But Han Sect sneered, "Hmph, don’t delude yourselves. No matter how strong he is, he is doomed to die under this Celestial Tribulation today."
"Han Sect, you old dog! You dare curse Elder Su? Are you looking to die?"
"Have you forgotten how Elder Su just had you pinned under his foot, completely at his mercy?"
"Elder Su should have just crushed you to death."
The crowd stared at Han Sect, filled with righteous fury.
Han Sect flicked his sleeve, completely unrepentant. "So what if I curse him? He can’t even save himself now. Are you still expecting him to kill me?"
He admitted that Su Mo was indeed a prodigy.
But it was precisely because Su Mo was such a prodigy that he had brought this fatal disaster upon himself. The heavens had sent down a Celestial Tribulation to claim his life.
The Celestial Tribulation was an irresistible force.
Throughout history, countless prodigiously talented geniuses had incurred Heaven’s Envy and died young.
Those who could overcome a Celestial Tribulation were few and far between.
Han Sect stared coldly at the group. "You lot, relying on another’s power to insult me... I will kill every last one of you."
However, he was in no hurry to act. He wanted them to personally witness Su Mo being annihilated by the Celestial Tribulation.
Only when they had fallen into complete despair would he kill them.
That would be far more satisfying.
Fan Jian roared in anger, "You old scoundrel! You... you... I’ll fight you to the death!"
Daoist Xuanqing quickly grabbed Fan Jian, restraining him. "Disciple, you are no match for him. Don’t be impulsive and throw your life away for nothing."
"But he insulted Elder Su..."
Fan Jian said indignantly.
Daoist Xuanqing glanced at Han Sect. "Let the petty villain have his moment. Pay him no mind. We must have faith in Elder Su. He will be fine."
"Let’s pray for Elder Su."
Everyone began to pray silently for Su Mo in their hearts.
BOOM!
At that moment, the first bolt of the Celestial Tribulation struck down.
A silver bolt of lightning, as thick as an arm, emerged from the dark clouds, carrying a terrifying worldly pressure as it shot toward Su Mo.
THUD!
Even from a great distance, Fan Jian was forced to his knees by the immense worldly pressure.
The disciples of Medicine King Valley all collapsed to the ground.
Only the Grand Martial Artist-level experts like the Valley Master and Daoist Xuanqing barely remained standing, but even they were trembling under the worldly pressure.
"Such terrifying pressure... Can Elder Su survive?"
Fan Jian asked worriedly.
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, Daoist Xuanqing, and the others remained silent.
They were also extremely worried.
Han Sect laughed wildly. "Hahaha, he definitely won’t survive! If he does, I’ll eat shit upside down right here in front of all of you!"
"You said it. Don’t go back on your word later,"
Fan Jian said icily, then stared intently at Su Mo on the mountain peak.
"True Dragon Undying Technique!"
Su Mo let out a soft cry, activating his Protective Dragon Power and covering his body with a layer of True Dragon Golden Armor to face the Celestial Tribulation with his full strength.
The True Dragon Golden Armor also released a brilliant golden light, forming a golden barrier.
CRACK!
Just as Su Mo finished his preparations, the first bolt of the tribulation descended, smashing straight into the golden barrier.
BOOM!
The silver lightning dissipated, but the golden barrier remained.
Su Mo wondered aloud, "Aren’t Celestial Tribulations supposed to be powerful? How come it’s this weak?"
Just now, the Valley Master and the others had described the tribulation as world-ending, but in the end... it couldn’t even break through the golden light shield formed by his True Dragon Golden Armor.
Immediately after, the second tribulation bolt fell.
This one was much stronger, a full three times thicker than the first—as wide as a water bucket.
Su Mo said in anticipation, "This one should be strong enough, right?"
However...
BOOM!
The second tribulation bolt struck, but the golden light shield was still completely unscathed.
Su Mo was greatly disappointed.
’It’s a Celestial Tier technique, for crying out loud. Can’t it be a little stronger? I got my hopes up for nothing.’
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM...
The third, fourth, and fifth tribulation bolts fell in succession, but they still failed to break the golden light shield surrounding Su Mo.
This time, Su Mo completely lost his patience and roared at the sky, "Hey, damn heavens! Did you not eat your f*cking breakfast? Can’t you put some effort into striking me?!"