Chapter 1026: Annihilation Divine Damnation

Colorful rainbow clouds, swirling with spirit chi, descended upon Ye Mo and his nascent soul. His injuries vanished instantly, his power surging even further. He'd broken through to Nascent Soul Stage Level One the moment his nascent soul formed, and his cultivation continued to soar, reaching the peak of Level Two before finally stabilizing.

Two hours later, after absorbing the energy stored within his formation, Ye Mo rose joyfully. He'd never heard of anyone reaching Nascent Soul Stage Level Two peak immediately upon breakthrough, yet here he was. His foundations were exceptionally strong. The divine damnation, though terrifying and nearly fatal, had yielded unexpected benefits.

Examining his nascent soul, Ye Mo rejoiced. Residing within his purple estate, it continuously cultivated the Three Birth Chant, ensuring constant growth even without active meditation—a true hallmark of a Nascent Soul cultivator. He sighed, packed up his formation, donned fresh clothes, and departed swiftly. The desolate location belied the immense disturbance caused by his divine tribulation; he doubted it would remain unnoticed.

After traveling several thousand kilometers, he found a lake to cleanse himself, changing into clean clothes and trimming his singed hair before finally relaxing.

Less than half an hour later, two cultivators arrived at the site of his tribulation.

“Someone underwent a divine damnation here; there's even a rainbow spirit cloud! A sect's genius, perhaps?” one inquired.

The other shook his head. “If it were a sect genius, they wouldn't have allowed it here. It seems a remarkably talented independent cultivator.”

“A pity such a genius is independent. In a major sect, he could easily reach Body Condensation Stage,” the cultivator sighed, before they departed on their spirit artifacts.

Millions of kilometers away, two women, both resembling nuns—one in white, the other, slightly older, in pale blue, both possessing exceptional beauty—were conversing. The older nun's face held a look of profound shock.

“Xiaoshuang, are you certain it's the Soar into Existence tablet?” she finally gasped, incredulous.

“Yes, Master. I'm certain. I suspect Tian Aofeng's death is connected to Ye Mo. If Lightning Cloud Sect hadn't sealed South Peace City, I would have returned sooner,” Ling Xiaoshuang, the younger nun, replied respectfully. Shan Bingfeng, her master, fell silent, a tidal wave of emotion surging within her. She wondered if she was the only one aware of Soar into Existence; this event's unfolding left her uncertain of how to proceed.

If Soar into Existence was truly tied to the great change, Ye Mo mustn't die—not yet. Suddenly, Shan Bingfeng rose, staring dazedly at the sky, horror etched on her face.

“What? Master?” Ling Xiaoshuang quickly grasped her master's hand.

Shan Bingfeng murmured, “Annihilation divine damnation… such a tribulation truly exists!”

Ling Xiaoshuang, confused, asked, “Master, what is an annihilation divine damnation?”

Shan Bingfeng composed herself, her gaze sharp. “Was that Ye Mo at Golden Core Stage peak?” She sank back, shaking her head. “No need to worry about the great change. The annihilation divine damnation appearing now confirms it’s the Soar into Existence cultivator.”

Seeing Ling Xiaoshuang's confusion, Shan Bingfeng sighed. “Ling Xiaoshuang, I planned to meet Ye Mo, but now… there’s no need. He's surely dead…”

The legendary annihilation divine damnation is a tribulation of certain death. While not unprecedented, no one has ever survived. It surpasses ordinary tribulations in scale. Even if Ye Mo was merely breaking through to Nascent Soul Stage, the tribulation would mirror that of Nascent Soul to Hollow Spirit, a far deadlier event than the typical tribulation. Countless cultivators perish in ordinary tribulations; this one… far more so.

“Huh…” Ling Xiaoshuang was stunned. She hadn't expected such a tribulation to exist, one even a god might fail to overcome. Then, a question struck her. “Master, what if the cultivator were exceptionally powerful? What if he survived?”

Shan Bingfeng shook her head. “Xiaoshuang, you misunderstand. A higher level doesn't simply mean higher cultivation. The tribulation wasn't just for Nascent Soul to Hollow Spirit; it was amplified. The stronger he is, the more potent his annihilation divine damnation.”

“So, when he breaks through to Hollow Spirit, he'll face another annihilation divine damnation—for Hollow Spirit to Body Condensation?” Ling Xiaoshuang asked instinctively.

Shan Bingfeng shook her head. “He won't have a future. Annihilation divine damnation is death. No cultivator has ever survived; none ever will. Even with a supreme-grade Dao artifact or immortal armor, he would still perish.”

Ling Xiaoshuang fell silent, pitying the prodigy's apparent demise. “Master, how do you know of Soar into Existence? If the trial tablet protects its user, why the annihilation divine damnation?”

Shan Bingfeng stood, unanswered. The annihilation divine damnation signified Heaven's intent to annihilate him; no protection could counter it.

“Annihilation divine damnation?” “Annihilation divine damnation…” “There truly is an annihilation divine damnation!”

South Peace State's powerful beings gazed towards the site of Ye Mo's tribulation, astonished. An annihilation divine damnation in South Peace State? Who possessed the power to trigger such an event? Countless people believed Ye Mo dead, still reeling from the shocking event.

Ye Mo, having composed himself, sensed several cultivation essence waves rushing towards the site of his tribulation. This was bad; the commotion was too great. Even distant ancient beings were alerted. He had to leave.

He swiftly boarded his flying ship, choosing a direction and departing. As he flew, he pondered his tribulation. Something felt wrong. A Golden Core cultivator breaking through to Nascent Soul Stage shouldn't have triggered a nine-nine divine damnation.

Two days later, Ye Mo landed on a grassy plain. The spirit chi wasn't abundant, but he loved the scenery—lush greenery and unknown flowers. The fragrance soothed him, allowing him to savor nature's tranquility. His life had been a constant struggle, with little time for such relaxation. He felt no urge to leave, his mind completely at ease.

Suddenly, the sound of approaching hooves shattered the peace.