With an earth-shaking roar, the thick bolt of tribulation lightning plunged like a raging dragon, slamming into the Golden Giant Tower suspended in midair.
In an instant, lightning and fire exploded. Countless silver serpents of electricity writhed wildly, turning into a surging sea of lightning that swallowed the entire tower and Liu Fufeng beneath it.
The dazzling silver light all but blotted out heaven and earth, illuminating even the thick dark clouds. The air crackled with violent currents, making the ears of the distant onlookers ring.
Liu Changxu's pupils abruptly contracted, and he could not help clenching his fists. Though he knew the golden tower protected his son, watching that sea of lightning, powerful enough to tear mountains apart, swallow him still sent a surge of anxiety through his heart.
Beside him, Lian'er's voice trembled slightly, but she tried to remain calm as she reassured herself:
"Feng'er... he's prepared. He'll be all right..."
Despite her words, her gaze remained fixed on the sea of lightning, her fingertips already icy cold.
Within the sea of lightning, the Golden Giant Tower's radiance was suppressed by the silver glare, yet it never went out. The runes on its surface grew brighter beneath the lightning's relentless scouring. Only after a dozen or so breaths did the sea of lightning gradually subside, revealing their son, Liu Fufeng.
Under the golden pagoda's protection, Liu Fufeng had suffered no injury beyond a few scorch marks on his golden Treasure Armor. Though the golden tower above his head had dimmed somewhat, it remained steadily suspended.
"Feng'er held it off!"
Seeing her son survive the first bolt of tribulation lightning, Lian'er gave an excited, hushed cry.
Liu Changxu let out a small breath of relief after his son survived the first bolt of tribulation lightning. Still, he knew perfectly