For several minutes, Zodiak blocked all the thunderbolts, making it impossible for the tribulation to reach its target and frightening the watching angels. The summoned black monster was barely able to move properly, nonetheless, it used its body to stop any thunder coming its way.
Although Zodiak wanted to leave, there was an army of angels circling around him so the safest place seemed to be the most dangerous one. As long as he's within the thunder's reach, they won't dare to get close, which made him feel a bit at ease as he doesn't have to worry about interference from their part.
At some point, there was a loud thunderclap which numbed Zodiak's ears and momentarily blinded him. When he came to his senses, he saw a thunderbolt as thick as the black monster. It destroyed everything in its way and quickly reached him. Unlike its predecessors, this special one seemed specifically for him because it didn't head to the monster but directly towards him.