Ling Tian's tribulation lightning mutated once more. Feeling its terrifying aura, Po Qiong advised him to recall Dan Bi, but Ling Tian shook his head and rejected the suggestion.
He knew Po Qiong was right. After years of nourishment, and now absorbing so much of the lightning's essence, Dan Bi's power was no longer what it had been. Still, he wanted to overcome this tribulation through his own strength. If he couldn't withstand this tribulation, there was no telling how he'd fare against those to come.
Seeing Ling Tian's stubborn expression, Po Qiong was beside himself. He snapped, "Ling Tian, do you really have to die under this lightning before you're satisfied? You keep saying you'll face the tribulation with your own strength, but we're your Natal Dan Artifacts. We're part of your strength too!"
"Heh, I know you're worried about me." Looking at the furious Po Qiong, Ling Tian actually chuckled, deeply grateful. "Don't worry, I'll be fine. If I realize I can't hold off this tribulation, I'll hide inside the ward and call Dan Bi back."
"Pah, who's worried about you? I'm just afraid I'll vanish if you die." Po Qiong stubbornly denied it, though his voice grew quieter. Ling Tian's explanation put him somewhat at ease. "If you feel anything's wrong, hide inside the ward. It'll greatly weaken the lightning's power, so you should have enough time to recall Dan Bi."
Even so, Po Qiong didn't forget to tell Dan Bi to be ready to act at any moment. As for himself and the Four Zhuxian Arrows, they were all prepared to help Ling Tian attack the lightning at a moment's notice.
After gathering enough energy, the tribulation lightning came crashing down again. Fortunately, the different kinds of lightning didn't merge into a single attribute as Ling