Chapter 149: Aldrian’s First Heavenly Tribulation 2
BOOM!
The first lightning strike descended instantly, a swirling mix of black and white that moved like a dragon yet resembled an arrowhead. Aldrian summoned the full power of his domain, unwilling to underestimate the force behind this heavenly strike. Even though he felt invincible within his domain, he knew the heavens were always watching him. They must be aware of his capabilities, and this lightning strike reflected that understanding.
As the lightning bolt approached, Aldrian quickly constructed a dome shield covering the entire area using the energy from the surrounding region to block the initial strike. He formed this natural defense at his fastest speed, bracing himself for the impact.
CRASH!
The lightning struck the shield dome, sending tremors through the surrounding mountains. Even his entire domain felt a slight shake. Although the lightning retained its energy, it didn’t penetrate the shield deeply, creating only a hole in the dome. Aldrian wore a solemn expression; there was no sign of relaxation on his face.
"This strike just now? I doubt even a peak emperor could casually block it."
He had utilized the full power of his domain, yet he still felt the tremors from the strike. While the intensity was minimal compared to his domain’s overall strength, it was still excessive for the heavens to direct such a powerful lightning strike at him. They clearly knew how to play their part, sending him a challenge that acknowledged all of his abilities and potential.
This heavenly tribulation was no longer based on cultivation levels but rather on karma. The heavenly punishment is a type of tribulation rooted in karma, but those who prepare themselves still have a chance to survive the heavens’ onslaught. In Aldrian’s case, it’s not heavenly punishment but his karma stemmed from the connection he had with the heavens.
The heavens obviously knew all of his extraordinary abilities and even his past, tailoring a tribulation that would be impossible for anyone else to endure. No one on this continent could withstand such an attack. Even if a cultivator possessed a divine-grade artifact, the heavens would respond with an even more powerful strike, capable of shattering the artifact and complicating the tribulation further. Divine-grade artifacts were forbidden during tribulations for this very reason.