Top-Tier Superpower Student

Just as Lin Tian was flying on a plane that had just reached the border of Huaxia, a loud explosion from Aras's private jet jolted the international community above the high seas.

Immediately afterward, the American military discovered the body of the high-ranking official killed by Lin Tian in the restroom, causing widespread panic.

Lin Tian and two others returned to Nidhogg, found the Dragon Emperor, and informed him of the American military's scheme and deployment. The Dragon Emperor was shocked and consulted with the old chief. Ultimately, they decided to counter the plot with their own strategy.

The Dragon Emperor quickly laid out the plan, starting with the first step: spreading rumors while ensuring not to mention anything about the gemstone, inciting mutual suspicion among the alliance of those dozen or so officials with the aim of disbanding them.

Next, the Dragon Emperor led all members of Nidhogg to mobilize, along with dispatching a portion of the elite navy to assist, setting a large trap and waiting for their enemies to fall into it.

The rumors swiftly had an effect.

America convened a meeting with around a dozen officials, and after returning, two officials were found dead—an event that stirred a global sensation. The officials who had united during the meeting were all in a state of panic. 'Aras' openly confronted an American official at the meeting, which was witnessed by all the officials present. Consequently, Aras's private jet came under attack.

Within two days, eight out of the fifteen officials handed back the contracts they had signed to the American military. While infuriated, the Americans were powerless to do anything about it.

On the third day, in the early hours, the Dragon Emperor led the Nidhogg members fully equipped with the most advanced diving gear, quietly submerged into the water, and laid in ambush.

Some elite navy personnel coordinated with the members of Nidhogg to ensure nothing went wrong.

Lin Tian, Xiahou Qingyi, and Li Chong were still one group, but underwater, Xiahou Qingyi discovered another one of Lin Tian's superpowers, the Water Control Technique. Wearing the same diving equipment, Lin Tian swam faster and with more ease than them.

Xiahou Qingyi watched Lin Tian moving through the water with the freedom of a fish, and though she said nothing out loud, she was extremely baffled inside, thinking, 'How many superpowers does this guy have? Is he even human?'

Shortly after, America, joined by hundreds of skilled individuals, slowly submerged to the bottom of the sea, heading straight for the gemstone.

The Nidhogg members all stood guard at positions three hundred meters away from the gemstone, using the seabed rocks and seaweed as cover to conceal themselves.

Using high-tech underwater observation scopes developed for sea water, Lin Tian could clearly see that approximately three hundred people were hammering away at a huge rock with tools designed to break it apart.

According to America, the rock contained the gemstone, fully encased by intact rock. How they discovered it remained a mystery.

Above the water, loud bangs echoed continuously, while beneath the sea, currents surged. People from different nations, of different ethnicities, shared the same objective: the gemstone.

Over three hundred individuals set to work together, and after half an hour, the entire rock emitted a series of crisp sounds like shattering glass. Dense cracks spread across the rock, and beams of purple light shot out from within it.

The purple light was intense and penetrated powerfully through the water. In Lin Tian's eyes, it was beautifully stunning, more so than a rainbow after the rain.

The appearance of the purple light signified the imminent unveiling of the gemstone. Meanwhile, above the surface, the military's theatrics were in full swing, and America was oblivious to any anomalies. They urged their subordinates to speed up to leave the area sooner.

Nidhogg had not made a move. The Dragon Emperor's eyes remained fixated ahead, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Soon, the rock encasing the gemstone was completely cleared away by the collective effort of over three hundred people, and the purple light intensified, resembling divine radiance. A massive purple spherical stone appeared before everyone.

The purple spherical stone, weighing a full ton, was half-exposed on the seabed and half-buried below. Lin Tian could feel a powerful superpower fluctuation emanating from the gemstone. There it stood, invisibly exuding an aura of solemnity and sanctity, invoking an urge to bow down in worship as believers do upon seeing a statue of Buddha.

Now that the rock had been removed, the Americans' subordinates switched tools, bringing in crowbars, shovels, jacks, and other equipment, trying to uproot the gemstone completely.

But they were cautious. Lin Tian noticed that the tips of their tools, which made contact with the gemstone, were wrapped in cotton to prevent damaging it.

With everyone's concerted efforts, the gemstone gradually shifted and then was fully exposed.

The ton-heavy gemstone was revealed in its entirety, and the Ability Source radiating from it was terrifying. The Dragon Emperor covertly nodded, extremely relieved that they had intercepted the information about the gemstone. Had it fallen into American hands, it would have been a disaster for Huaxia.

Then, a submarine slowly approached, and all three hundred people jointly tied ropes around the Ability Stone, ready to tow it away with the submarine.

The moment had come. The Dragon Emperor shouted a command, and over two hundred Nidhogg members sprang into action.

They did not use contemporary firearms, as the lethality was too high and could potentially damage the gemstone.

The Dragon Emperor equipped each Nidhogg member with modern technology-crafted bows and arrows that were streamlined to minimize resistance in the water. The bowstrings, made of nanomaterials, were elastic and lightweight, and were equipped with springs to maximize the lethality of the arrows.

"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"

Over two hundred feathered arrows were shot simultaneously at the experts brought by America, densely packed like venomous snakes.

"Damn, it's an ambush."

The enemies shouted, trying to dodge, but the underwater visibility was poor, and Nidhogg had been lying in wait. In their panic, they were unable to evade effectively.

Arrow after arrow shot towards them rapidly. Some had just drawn their weapons when an arrow pierced their throats. Others dodged one arrow only to be struck by another, and there were those who were killed by an arrow before they could even realize what was happening.

After a volley of arrows, fifty to sixty people were shot dead on the spot, and thirty to forty were severely injured. The originally clear seawater was instantly stained blood-red.

"Kill!"

The Dragon Emperor's one-word command was fierce, filled with murderous intent.

Lin Tian was in the middle, Xiahou Qingyi on the left, and Li Chong on the right. The three charged forward together. Lin Tian, adept at the Water Control Technique, swam like a fish and was the first to reach an African superpowered individual—a black expert who had come to assist America.

Lin Tian was too fast. By the time the man spotted Lin Tian, his fist had already struck the man's throat. The man fell with eyes full of unwillingness and astonishment, his body slowly floating to the surface, drifting aimlessly with the current.

Afterward, two American experts, one wielding a knife and the other a sword, attacked Lin Tian from both sides.

Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong quickly caught up. Xiahou Qingyi used her Qingluan Sword, and Li Chong wielded his broadsword, easily slaying the two men.

The Dragon Emperor also charged from behind, heading straight for the strongest among the three hundred, a white strongman who was a match for the Dragon Emperor and extremely formidable.

Both were contemporary powerhouses, and their every move contained decades of arduous cultivation. There wasn't a trace of flamboyance in their techniques. They struck flesh with every punch, with lethal precision, making even Lin Tian, who watched, feel a chill.

Lin Tian prided himself on his strength, but after witnessing their battle, he felt that even if he fought with all his might, he couldn't withstand even half the force of the Dragon Emperor's punch. That was the gap, an insurmountable chasm.

Such battles were not something Lin Tian could participate in. All he could do was follow Xiahou Qingyi and Li Chong to maximize the damage to the enemy and try to end the fight sooner rather than later, to minimize the casualties.

Together, the three were unstoppable; even a half step into the Mirror Condensation stage couldn't withstand their joint attacks. In less than five minutes, they had killed more than a dozen enemies, setting a new record for achievement.

Nidhogg grew more valiant as the battle raged on, displaying an overwhelmingly brave front. The white strongman's fear grew; if this continued, he feared a total annihilation.

"Retreat!"

He yelled, pushing away the Dragon Emperor's punch with all his strength and pulling out a small torpedo from his chest, aiming it straight for the gemstone.

He knew they couldn't take the gemstone with them, so he intended to destroy it to prevent the people of Nidhogg from acquiring it.

The Dragon Emperor was not the least bit afraid. He snorted coldly and shot out like a rocket. His fists burst forth with divine might, sending the white strongman flying over ten meters. The man vomited blood and was seriously injured. Watching the Dragon Emperor guard the gemstone, he realized any further struggle was futile and would only cost him more. Carrying a deep resentment and unwillingness, he withdrew.

Nidhogg had a complete victory, killing half of the enemies and, more importantly, obtaining the gemstone, such an invaluable treasure.

Now, the most upset ones were probably those from America. Having finally discovered the gemstone and going to great lengths to form an alliance, in the end, they had dressed Nidhogg in their bridal emblems in vain; nearly one hundred and fifty Spiritual Warriors had died here, significantly weakening their national strength.

The Dragon Emperor approached the gemstone and smiled confidently, patting Lin Tian on the shoulder, "This time, you've made a great contribution. You may make a request of me. As long as it's not excessive, I will grant it."

Lin Tian had proven his worth with his own strength, prompting even the Dragon Emperor to temporarily set aside his prejudice against Lin Tian.

Just as Lin Tian was about to speak, perhaps to brag a bit, he suddenly saw the Dragon Emperor's face turn sharply, his brows furrowed into a knot. In the next moment, the Dragon Emperor's large hand grabbed Lin Tian, tossing him out. Before he could react, he saw a feathered arrow graze his right arm.

An enemy attack!