Ling Tian had already weathered four lightning tribulations, so he had a general understanding of their power. From the way their might increased, he could roughly estimate the strength of his fifth tribulation—though that didn't account for the changes that would occur once all five elements were gathered.
The lightning tribulation he observed Hu Yao facing was only just beginning, yet its power already surpassed that of the first dozen or so strikes of his predicted fifth tribulation. He found it hard to believe, and asked Po Qiong in his mind why this was happening.
Only after Po Qiong explained did Ling Tian understand. A Single-Veil Lightning Tribulation had just one attribute. Although the Tribulation Cloud gathered far less energy overall than one with multiple veils, that energy was concentrated in a single attribute. So the opening bolts were more powerful than the first few strikes of a multiple-veil tribulation.
"So that's how it is." Ling Tian looked enlightened, but then deep concern surfaced on his face. "That means the tribulation Sister Yao is facing is powerful. Won't she be in danger?"
"It's not quite that bad." Po Qiong's tone remained calm, and he didn't seem particularly worried. "Just look at how composed that girl Hu Yao is. She must have faced tribulations like this before, and she's confident she can handle it."
At Wen Yan's words, Ling Tian looked toward Hu Yao. Sure enough, her expression was grave, but she didn't look worried at all. His concern eased somewhat, and he said nothing more as he continued watching the tribulation.
A bolt of lightning as thick as a child's arm roared down like a golden flood dragon. Thunder boomed, and the piercing sound of it cleaving through the air swept outward. The murderous aura of Refined Gold Qi shook