Top-Tier Superpower Student

Chen Long was defeated by a move from Lin Tianyi, and Lin Tian advanced to the top sixteen.

Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and Bei Kun, all three of them, did not use their superpowers or cultivation techniques, relying solely on their fists to fight their opponents. Within five moves, they successively advanced.

In the battle for the top eight, Lin Tian's opponent was Yue Lei from the Three Talents Sect.

Yue Lei's superpower was thunder, condensing a thunderball the size of a ball and hurling it toward Lin Tian.

It was very difficult for Lin Tian to take down Yue Lei with his bare fists. He activated his Neural Response Speed Ability called Heaven's Punishment, and within three moves, defeated Yue Lei.

Lin Tian successfully advanced to the top four.

Huo Shaotian engaged in a fierce battle with a young man wielding a sword. The young man's sword technique was sharp and his strength formidable. Huo Shaotian intended to hold back his strength, but was forced into a retreat by the swordsman. In the end, he had no choice but to activate his superpower and spewed a breath of fire, defeating the swordsman.

Huo Shaotian was a disciple of the Flame Sect. As the name implies, almost all members of the Flame Sect are fire-elemental superpowered individuals; therefore, Huo Shaotian's trump card was fire.

Jian Cangsheng's opponent was a young man holding a golden spear. Initially, Jian Cangsheng did not draw his sword, but was forced to in the end. With a single stroke, he defeated the man holding the golden spear.

Bei Kun's opponent was a disciple from the Divine Fist Sect named Wang Hai. Wang Hai practiced a martial arts style that was dominant, and each punch could strike at a distance, emitting a formidable aura of fists. In the end, Bei Kun had to activate his superpower to defeat him.

Bei Kun's superpower was to condense a massive mountain that fell from the sky, crushing his opponents with its might.

It was bizarre and powerful.

In the end, Lin Tian, Huo Shaotian, Jian Cangsheng, and Bei Kun advanced to the top four.

The four drew lots; Lin Tian drew Huo Shaotian, while Jian Cangsheng drew Bei Kun.

Jian Cangsheng and Bei Kun would fight first.

Having advanced to the top four, all four competitors were of similar strength. By the final battle, all were going all out, holding nothing back.

Jian Cangsheng immediately drew his sword, a sword qi soaring into the sky, piercing the clouds and daring to rival the sun and moon!

The sword light howled, its chill penetrating to the bone!

Bei Kun was not the least bit intimidated, his hands condensing a mountain the size of a house, falling from the heavens, fiercely smashing towards Jian Cangsheng.

Jian Cangsheng brandished his sword wildly. In the blink of an eye, he slashed out over a hundred streaks of sword qi toward the mountain descending from the sky. Even as the sword shadows danced all around him, the sword qi he had unleashed had already reached the top of the mountain.

To draw the sword so swiftly—this was the first time Lin Tian had witnessed such speed.

Jian Cangsheng was definitely a master of the Sword Dao; moreover, he was young. If he continued to grow, he would surely become a formidable person in the future.

Boom, boom, boom...!

A thunderous noise erupted as the mountain was cleaved into pieces by over a hundred sword qi. Just as Jian Cangsheng was reveling in his success, he sensed a dense aura of deadly intent.

Bei Kun's body turned into a shadow, leaving a gust of wind where he stood. In the blink of an eye, he appeared beside Jian Cangsheng. Jian Cangsheng had just shattered Bei Kun's mountain and was feeling victorious, not having time to react when Bei Kun threw a punch. Jian Cangsheng was blasted off the stage, coughing up a mouthful of blood.

Before he could grasp what had happened, he was defeated. Although he spat out blood and was seriously injured, his eyes were filled with a piercing coldness and his fighting spirit was high. Pointing at Bei Kun, he shouted unwillingly, "I was ambushed; I don't accept this. Do you dare fight again?"

Bei Kun didn't say a word, simply walking down from the stage. His message was clear—he would not fight Jian Cangsheng again.

"I don't accept this." Jian Cangsheng shouted again, wanting to battle Bei Kun.

"Cangsheng, come back."

An elder called out; he was the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect, Jian Cangsheng's mentor.

The elder said to Jian Cangsheng, "Cangsheng, your loss is not unjust. Bei Kun's mountain attack was a feint, using it to distract you while he activated the Instantaneous Movement Ability to get beside you in an instant and defeat you with a punch. This is a tactic. In battle, it's not just about strength but also about wisdom. You lost because you lost; your defeat is not unjust in the least."

"But...," Jian Cangsheng stressed, his heart unwilling to accept.

However, before he could speak further, the elder glared at him fiercely. Jian Cangsheng hung his head in shame, not daring to speak any more.

This outcome was also surprising to Lin Tian. Since their strengths seemed equal, he had expected a great battle. Who would have thought that Bei Kun would fully leverage his strengths, defeating Jian Cangsheng in less than two minutes.

This also meant that Lin Tian still had not seen the full extent of Bei Kun's strength. Lin Tian felt that Bei Kun was deliberately concealing his strength to unleash it in the final battle.

"He really is a tough person to handle," Lin Tian murmured to himself.

Next, it was Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian's turn to enter the arena.

The two stood opposite each other, their eyes locking; even before they made a move, a surge of fighting spirit had already erupted.

Huo Shaotian spoke first, "Your superpower is thunder, and mine is fire. Thunder and fire, which is truly stronger?"

Lin Tian replied, "We'll have to try to find out."

Huo Shaotian continued, "Our Flame Sect excels in playing with fire, so I'm extremely sensitive to it. I've detected the presence of fire in you. If I'm not mistaken, your superpower is not just thunder; you have fire as well."

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian was somewhat surprised and immediately held Huo Shaotian in higher regard.

In his battles against others, he had never used 'Burn the Heavens'; it was only during the fight with Yue Lei that he had used the Heaven's Punishment Ability. He deliberately held back his strength, yet Huo Shaotian still detected his fiery superpower.

He replied, "You're not wrong in your discovery. I indeed possess a fire-elemental superpower, and it's my most powerful one at that."

Huo Shaotian nodded and said, "Good, very good. I've never encountered a match in my lifetime of playing with fire. Today, I'll see whether your fire is more formidable or mine is."

He made the first move, not rushing to use his superpower but instead charging at Lin Tian with his fists.

Lin Tian deployed the Ox Power Technique, clenched his fists, and met him head-on.

Boom!

Their fists collided fiercely, producing a muffled sound; both took three steps back, each holding their own.

"Very strong!"

"Again!"

They struck once more, punches striking home without mercy. In the blink of an eye, they exchanged over a hundred blows, blood streaming from their fists. Gasping for air, their battle garments soaked with sweat.

"Why don't you use your superpower?" Huo Shaotian asked as they fought.

"Why don't you use yours?" Lin Tian countered.

Huo Shaotian answered, "Because I want to force you to use your superpower first."

"I have the same intention," Lin Tian said.

At this point, it was purely a contest of physical strength and resilience; whoever used a superpower first would admit defeat in this aspect.

Their battle was a test of brute force, simple and direct, without fancy moves yet thrilling to watch.

Spectators on the side couldn't help but marvel and silently gave Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian thumbs up.

This kind of duel was straightforward and exciting, a test of hard work, stamina, perseverance, and determination.

The more they fought, the fiercer they became, and the wounds on their fists grew larger, until eventually both of their arms were drenched in blood.

After over two hundred punches, both were nearly at their limits, with Huo Shaotian a bit weaker than Lin Tian, and he was the first to step back.

"In the contest of physical strength and resilience, you win."

As Huo Shaotian stepped back, Lin Tian did not pursue the attack, as he too was nearly exhausted.

They stood facing each other, resting for two minutes in perfect accord before striking again.

Huo Shaotian still didn't activate his Fire Element superpower but casually threw five Flying Daggers at Lin Tian.

"My most formidable superpower is fire, but I'm also pretty good with Flying Daggers."

Like howling swords, the five Flying Daggers were sharply aimed at Lin Tian.

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...!"

Lin Tian activated his Heaven's Punishment superpower, holding a Thunder Whip in each hand, one for attack and one for defense, managing to block Huo Shaotian's Flying Daggers.

All five Flying Daggers were shattered by Lin Tian's Thunder Whips, not even grazing him.

Huo Shaotian marveled at Lin Tian's strength. This time, he used both hands, sending ten Flying Daggers toward Lin Tian.

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...!"

Lin Tian then triggered his Neural Response Speed Ability, in conjunction with Heaven's Punishment, suddenly increasing his speed and shattering all ten Flying Daggers.

Unable to injure Lin Tian with Flying Daggers, Huo Shaotian was left with no choice but to use his fire against Lin Tian.

"Blazing Torrent!"

Huo Shaotian roared as he spewed a sky-high blaze from his mouth.

The surrounding temperature surged by tens of degrees instantly; flames rolled in, covering half of the arena in a blink.

The flames were deep red and so intensely hot that Huo Shaotian's mastery of fire control was evident, far beyond the abilities of an ordinary person.

If Lin Tian hadn't been tempered by the Red Flame Stone, he would have had no way to counter Huo Shaotian's fire. But now, he was confident he could defeat Huo Shaotian.

"Burn the Heavens!"

Lin Tian roared, his superpowers rampaging throughout his body. He raised his hand and a Fire Dragon soared into the sky.

"Roar!"

A dragon's roar echoed in all directions, and the surrounding temperature soared once again, reaching around a hundred degrees.

Fortunately, both Lin Tian and Huo Shaotian were Fire Element superpowered individuals. If they were ordinary humans, the sheer temperature could have roasted them alive.

As the Fire Dragon emerged, Huo Shaotian was shocked and watched with a look of fear.

Even the Sect Masters watching were astonished, considering Lin Tian's skill in fire control at such a young age, they all recognized him as a genius.

The Fire Dragon opened its mouth wide and inhaled, stirring the winds and clouds, creating a fierce Gang Wind within a kilometer radius.

The vast expanse of blazing fire was sucked into the dragon's belly, making its glow even brighter and its power more formidable.

Frightened, Huo Shaotian kept retreating, knowing that if the Fire Dragon continued its attack, he would either die or be severely injured.

Even his master was worried for him, realizing that even if Lin Tian continued the attack, it wouldn't be considered malicious injury; it was not Lin Tian's fault if Huo Shaotian lived or died, but rather his own lack of skill.

However, Lin Tian had no intention of continuing the attack. The battle was decided, and he felt that Huo Shaotian was a good man, honorable and righteous. Therefore, there was no need to harm him.

He withdrew the Fire Dragon, and Huo Shaotian let out a sigh of relief, hastily stepping forward to say, "Thank you."

Lin Tian casually waved his hand and replied, "It's nothing."