Chapter 107

Chapter 107: Chapter 106 Puff!

Blood splattered everywhere, and no one could have ever anticipated that within the walking cane Thomas used, there resided a lethal weapon. This was no ordinary blade, for the material used to craft it was not common steel from Earth but rather from space. Probably, only an expert of Thomas’s caliber could possess such an extraordinary weapon.

It could be said that the weapon hidden inside Thomas’s walking cane was a sword, or it could also be described as a slightly bigger "needle," which could penetrate any object in the world.

Thomas was a Water Element Superpower User, and he had unleashed his most powerful Water Element Superpower Skill—the Water Dragon—against Ye Tianchen. This formidable superpower skill was extremely deadly; every drop of water contained immense superpower, which, like blades, could slice through skin, penetrating internal organs and bone marrow. Water, being something that could infiltrate any gap, would force its way in, and this superpower skill would gruesomely turn a person into a shower of blood, effectively disassembling them from head to toe, which was both terrifying and powerful.

Watching the explosion of the Water Dragon Skill and how it enveloped Ye Tianchen, it seemed certain death awaited him. Thomas believed that Ye Tianchen was doomed because in his life, he had only used the Water Dragon Skill twice, both times against super-strong opponents, and each time he had vanquished them with it.

Based on the battle analysis between Thomas and Ye Tianchen, Thomas thought Ye Tianchen was strong but not far off from the strength of his previous formidable foes. Seeing the Water Dragon Skill explode and the layers of water walls engulfing Tianchen, drawing closer and closer, he believed Tianchen was as good as dead.

But to his astonishment, just as he turned to leave, Tianchen’s teasing voice rang out from within the water walls. The man was actually unharmed? Shocked as he was, Thomas was no ordinary Superpower User. Whether it was his strength, experience, or mental resilience, he was far superior to the average expert. Instantly, he shot the weapon concealed in his walking cane toward Ye Tianchen.

Seeing blood burst forth in the water, that "needle"-like weapon pierced through the layers of water walls and with a thud, embedded itself into a bronze statue, even penetrating several meters thick bronze, showcasing its formidable power.

"Idiot, now this clueless Eastern man is definitely dead!" Beach said viciously.

"Thomas certainly didn’t disappoint me..." President Hei Bama also said with a smile on his face.

Just as Hei Bama and Beach believed that this time Ye Tianchen was surely dead, Thomas couldn’t take his eyes off the layers of water walls, his brows furrowed. He had a bad feeling, for he didn’t sense the presence of death despite the weapon that was hurled so desperately and had drawn blood.

"Earth...crumble...into dust!"

Ye Tianchen’s voice was clear, and he pronounced each word slowly and distinctly, causing Hei Bama and Beach to feel their scalps tingle, almost driving them to the brink of collapse. It seemed incomprehensible; Tianchen was like a cockroach that couldn’t be killed. Thomas had exerted all his force, and yet he still couldn’t finish the man off. It was utterly unbelievable.

Bang!

A loud noise ensued, and the layered water walls unleashed by Thomas’s Water Dragon Skill were all shattered. Thomas fixed his eyes on the center, filled with surprise.

What he saw was Ye Tianchen, enveloped by something resembling a clay figure, and he could actually move along with this clay-like covering. Just now, it was Ye Tianchen who spread his arms wide, and the mud figure mimicked, countering Thomas’s Water Dragon Skill.

"Earth Element? You...you just used the Thunder Element, didn’t you? Could it be that you..." Thomas was so surprised that he was at a loss for words. He seemed to have realized something but was scared to be certain.

Among Superpower Users, the Elemental system was the most common, including wind, fire, electric, water, earth, wood, and light—seven minor systems that were the most frequently seen in superpowers, with most Awakeners belonging to these.

Within these seven minor systems, there existed a principle of mutual restraint. Of course, such restraint only applied to Superpower Users of the same realm. Take, for example, wood restrains earth; a Monarch-level Wood Element Superpower User could suppress a Monarch-level Earth Element User. If they wanted to suppress a King-level or even Emperor-level Superpower User, it would be nearly impossible and only exert a certain influence. In the face of absolute power, everything else was irrelevant.

"Your hidden weapon is quite formidable; it nearly cost me my life!"

Ye Tianchen’s left shoulder was still wounded by Thomas’s lethal weapon—it was just a scrape of the skin. Just now, while being enveloped by successive water walls, Tianchen had struggled against the pressure from the water walls and dodged the invisible, deadly weapon. It was a close call, barely avoiding being impaled by what seemed like a "huge needle."

Thomas looked at Tianchen with confusion and bewilderment in his eyes, unsure about his own speculation. During the exchange with Tianchen, he had felt the thunderous superpower laced within Tianchen’s punches, confirming one thing: Tianchen was an electric system superpower user. Therefore, Thomas had great confidence in his Water Dragon Skill—water can conduct electricity, so once his Water Dragon Skill hit Tianchen, Tianchen’s electric superpower would be rendered useless, leading to certain death.

Little did he know that Earth counters Water. At the most critical moment, Tianchen used a Earth Element Superpower Skill, thoroughly breaking Thomas’s Water Dragon Skill. This made him unable to see through Tianchen, no longer certain of what attribute of superpower user Tianchen was. He had one bold idea but dared not confirm it, because such superpower users were only spoken of in legends.

"I said, if you can withstand my Water Dragon Skill, I’ll stay out of this matter, and I can’t do a thing about it," Thomas told Tianchen, looking at him.

"Forget it, you’re not playing anymore, too boring. I’d better find someplace to eat!" Tianchen yawned as he spoke.

Actually, the reason Tianchen came to the States was to witness the strength of the Superpower Special Agent Team and see what level of experts were inside. When he encountered Eshi Shabi, known as the ’King of Violence,’ Tianchen indeed felt the strength of the States’ Superpower Special Agent Team, which truly was no bluff, possessing real skill. At least the regular strong soldiers of China wouldn’t be able to handle them.

After the encounter with Thomas, Tianchen finally felt that surge of fiery passion. It had been a long time since he used two different elemental system superpowers together. Facing Thomas’s powerful Water Dragon Skill this time, he had to use the Earth Element Power; otherwise, he truly would have been in mortal danger.

He was genuinely hungry, and with Thomas in front, if he had really rushed in to have a meal with Hei Bama, he feared the old man would actually have fought for his life. Tianchen was only there to practice, and he didn’t think too much about it. He had no personal grudge with Hei Bama, at most he wanted to make a scene at the White House to let the fellow learn, not to be too arrogant, not to bully others just because the States had a strong military. China was not to be trifled with either. It was enough to make a point; anything more wouldn’t have been good.

"Good night, goodbye!"

Tianchen smiled as he spoke to Thomas and then turned to leave. As he left, not a single person dared to stop him. Everyone backed away, staring at Tianchen as if seeing a monster. This man who even the captain of the States’ Superpower Special Agent Team, Thomas, could not handle—these ordinary soldiers didn’t dare to confront, even if they were armed.

Thomas stood at the garden in front of the White House, watching as Tianchen departed. His eyes were full of amazement. He had lived for decades, rising to be the leader of the Superpower Special Agent Team and growing so strong through a path of battles. The Eastern man, Tianchen, had truly surprised him. Having such strength at barely twenty years old was astonishing.

"Mr. Thomas, why did you let that bastard go?" Hei Bama approached Thomas, asking in an annoyed tone.

"Exactly, your strength is not less than that kid’s. If you fought with all you’ve got, you could have surely killed him," Beach said unwillingly.

Thomas looked disdainfully at Beach. Even if Beach was respected as the General of District 15, Washington, he did not garner Thomas’s attention. Thomas said coldly, "General Beach, it seems that my business is not yet yours to command, right? If you really want to kill the kid, I wouldn’t mind if you tried your hand personally. I believe with General Beach’s intervention, you could certainly do it!"

At that moment, Thomas was already feeling frustrated, trying to figure out what kind of superpower attribute Tianchen possessed, but he was interrupted by Hei Bama and Beach. Despite Thomas’s pride, Hei Bama was still the President, to whom he had to give some respect. As for Beach—well, he was just asking for trouble.

"You..." Beach was furious, wanting to say something but stopped by Hei Bama’s gaze.

Hei Bama was actually a very astute man, otherwise, how could he be reelected President of the States? Although he was also angry that Thomas let Tianchen go, if it weren’t for Thomas, Tianchen might have burst in and faced him head-on, which could have been disastrous, possibly resulting in a loss of face for him.

Moreover, for the current situation in Washington, Thomas was the only one capable of dealing with Tianchen. Tianchen may have left the White House, but not necessarily Washington. The matter wasn’t resolved yet, and Thomas was still needed.

"Mr. Thomas, we still need your help with this situation!"

"Your Excellency the President, I’m powerless in this matter. That Eastern youngster is too strong; I can’t kill him. And in our country, I’m not the strongest. You can issue orders to the others. Besides, there’s something I want to remind you—let that young man leave Washington. Don’t provoke him further..." After saying this, Thomas no longer paid any attention to Hei Bama and Beach and walked away on his own. (To be continued. If you like this work, please go to qidian.com to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)