When Chu Mo awoke, the second Heavenly Tribulation was already successfully overcome.

Then, Chu Mo stood quietly beyond the thirty-third heaven, within that endless deep sky, pondering. The two Heavenly Tribulations, one of reincarnation and one of causality, both granted him profound insights. That feeling was so mysterious and indescribable.

However, Chu Mo's cultivation level directly soared.

His eyes emitted endless light of reincarnation and light of causality, the two radiances alternated and complemented each other.

Like two divine rays, wherever his gaze reached, the relationship between reincarnation and causality was directly penetrated by him.

"Is this the power of the divine?" Chu Mo mused to himself.

Because such abilities did not exist at the Grand Ancestor's level. He hadn't heard of the Realm Master or the Heavenly Lord possessing such skills. Maybe he wasn't aware, but this ability was indeed defying the heavens, allowing him to see through the true origins of others at a glance!

Take, for example, something like the Intelligence Brain, which in the past couldn't even unravel its own origins, leaving it a blank slate, a piece of chaos.

But now, under Chu Mo's gaze, the origins of the Intelligence Brain became clear. Although only a fragment was revealed, it already enabled him to discern its identity as a runic being.

Additionally, regarding that ultimate question—where do I come from, and where am I going?

Chu Mo now discovered that he could actually provide some answers. Although these answers might not be correct and could differ vastly from reality, at least he could provide an answer. For endless beings, this was indeed a remarkable achievement!

Chu Mo was waiting for the arrival of the third Heavenly Tribulation.

Because he did not believe that such tribulations would consist of only two.

The first two were reincarnation and causality, so what would the third Heavenly Tribulation be?

At this moment, from that high heaven above, within the endless void, a slender bolt of lightning slowly approached Chu Mo.

Relative to Chu Mo, it was slow. In his eyes, it was slow enough that he had a hundred ways to instantly avoid this bolt of lightning. But to other endless beings, this lightning remained terrifyingly unmatched!

This lightning differed from the previous two; it was black!

Pitch-black as ink!

Where it passed, even the light was absorbed by it. Then, in that deep void, it seemed as if a slender black line appeared.

This time, Chu Mo again did not resist.

He allowed this black lightning to enter his body.

Such tribulations can't be escaped by mere avoidance. Although Chu Mo had never heard of such related tribulations, let alone experienced them, the inheritance of Pangu and his own intuition told him that such a tribulation could not be avoided!

With the entry of the black lightning, Chu Mo's body instantly stiffened.

Then, a look of bewilderment appeared in Chu Mo's eyes, followed by a fierce expression on his face.

However, no one could see Chu Mo's current changes. Otherwise, those familiar with him would surely be startled. Such a fierce expression had never before appeared on his face.

This time, Chu Mo was taken into an unfamiliar environment.

The moment he opened his eyes, all his memories were once again sealed.

He only knew his name was Chu Mo, the only son of a general.

This general was named Chu Tianji, a great general in the Great Xia Kingdom. Wielding significant power, he grew up with the Emperor from a young age, sharing an unbroken friendship. Thus, in the Great Xia Kingdom, he was second to none, holding unimaginable power.

Yet, ironically, as the only son of the general, Chu Mo was a natural martial arts failure.

His meridians were blocked, his physique weak, and he was particularly ugly, bearing no resemblance whatsoever to his imposing and heroic-looking father, Chu Tianji, or his beautiful and enchanting mother, Ji Qingyu!

As a result, many people secretly speculated, saying that this Young Master of the Chu family was likely adopted because Chu Tianji and Ji Qingyu couldn't have children.

However, many disagreed, arguing that if he were adopted, why not adopt a child with thick eyebrows and bright eyes or a handsome appearance? Why adopt an ugly child?

Therefore, it was decided that Young Master Chu Mo surely was Chu Tianji's son. But why was he born so ugly, so weak, and unable to cultivate? It was likely due to the fact that General Chu Tianji had killed too many people!

"This is karma!"

"To us, General Chu is a war deity, our guardian. But to the enemy nation, he's a true god of slaughter, a demon incarnate. Our country's people naturally wouldn't curse General Chu, but the enemy's people would!"

"What a pity General Chu, a legend, and Ji Qingyu, a peerless beauty, ended up having a child with such flaws. It's truly lamentable!"

"Why can't they have a few more children?"

"Either they can't have any, or... maybe they don't want that useless son to feel uncomfortable?"

"Sigh, he's already useless, why bother considering his feelings?"

Everyone in the Imperial Capital almost unanimously sympathize with Chu Tianji and Ji Qingyu, and regard their son Chu Mo as a downright waste.

The nature of man is inherently good.

The innocent young Chu Mo grew up amidst such discussions. As he began to understand beauty and ugliness, and developed a sense of shame, his originally lively personality gradually changed. He became somewhat withdrawn, reluctant to meet people.

Despite the frequent guidance from Chu Tianji and Ji Qingyu, telling him that a person's beauty or ugliness is determined not only by their appearance; if the heart is kind, even ugliness is beauty; if the heart is evil, even beauty is ugly. But such words have little effect on a child. No matter where he went, Chu Mo could always sense the world's full malice towards him.

By his teenage years, at a royal banquet where the Emperor was in a relatively jovial mood and had drunk several more cups of wine, he pitied the son of his good brother. Half in jest, he publicly asked Chu Mo to choose a princess of similar age and set the marriage right there.

Chu Mo originally had little presence at the banquet. He had no friends since childhood due to his ugly appearance, inability to cultivate, and weak constitution; he always had tutors visit him at home for his studies.

He had no classmates nor peers, and people who saw him would walk away without expression, which was already considered polite.

This time, the royal banquet was mandated by the Emperor, requiring all officials of the requisite level to attend with their families. Thus, Chu Mo had no choice but to come.

No one expected that the Emperor, having drunk enough to feel merry, would make such a decision.

Being a teenager familiar with historical classics, he was already very wise. Though bestowed with neither a good body nor a handsome appearance, Heaven granted him a remarkably clever mind.

Chu Mo was exceedingly smart, even exceptionally so. He was also very sensitive, having a clear understanding of the emotions of those around him.

He completely sensed the cold atmosphere that ensued after the Emperor's words, with the party instantly becoming very awkward.

Especially those princesses who were initially smiling brightly, those of similar age; upon hearing the Emperor's words, they turned pale as if seeing a ghost. The quicker, smarter ones immediately hid themselves.

Those who couldn't hide or avoid it, lowered their heads directly, not allowing Chu Mo to see their faces, fearing he might choose them.

Because they were unable to or dared not defy the Emperor's decree, they could only use this way to show their silent resistance.

The other intellectual officials and military officials present, whose faces were filled with kindly smiles, watched the spectacle with eyes quietly narrowed.

From their faces, you couldn't tell anything. Those who didn't know might have thought they were all offering blessings.

As for the families of these officials, they all lowered their heads, wanting to laugh but dared not. In their views, if anyone wanted to marry Chu Mo, now that would be ghostly!

The Chu Family enjoyed immense power and prestige, reaching the highest level. But these families were no less so!

If it were a general lower-ranking official, they might relish marrying off their daughter to Chu Mo, even if he were a specter, even if weak-bodied and short-lived, as long as they could associate with the Chu Family, that would be enough.

But they didn't need it!

They wouldn't want their daughters to marry such a person. Nor would their daughters wish to associate with Chu Mo.

The Emperor's sudden proposal put Chu Tianji and Ji Qingyu in a bind; they couldn't outright refuse, for that would be hurtful, not only disrespecting the Emperor but also injuring their son's self-esteem.

By then, the Emperor was somewhat sobered up, regretting deeply. Not regretting finding a wife for his good brother's son, but regretting proposing it publicly!

He knew his own princesses well; certainly, none would be willing to marry Chu Mo. If by chance Chu Mo really pointed to a princess, then got rejected publicly, it would be quite a scene.

Not only would Chu Tianji grow angry, believing he was being mocked; but the Emperor himself would also feel very remorseful inside.

In the end, almost everyone's eyes fell on Chu Mo's face.

The princesses held their breath, not daring to look into Chu Mo's eyes.

At this moment, Chu Mo suddenly smiled; that ugly face, smiling was more unbearable than crying. Almost all the princesses felt a jolt in their hearts, thinking: It's over! This ugly specter must be thinking of choosing one of us!

The corners of the civil and military officials' mouths subtly revealed faint, almost imperceptible smiles.

The Emperor played a bad hand!

This time, Chu Tianji would undoubtedly harbor discontent towards the Emperor.

For in such a scenario, not only Chu Mo, as the unsightly youth, would feel shamed, but Chu Tianji and Ji Qingyu equally would feel humiliated!

People's thoughts varied, but most awaited the spectacle.