Top-Tier Superpower Student

Lin Tian was about to step forward when suddenly, a domineering voice erupted from behind him.

"Our Jiang Family cannot be insulted. Whoever dares to harm someone from our Jiang Family shall be killed without mercy!"

His voice contained a wild surge of True Yuan, like thunder exploding in the void.

Lin Tian felt as if his eardrums were about to shatter, each word spoken felt like a heavy blow to his chest, and by the time the last word "mercy" was uttered, the breath in his body was tumbling uncontrollably.

His complexion was as pale as paper, and the mere fact that a few words could inflict such harm on Lin Tian was terrifying.

"Big brother."

"Big brother."

Jiang Hong and Jiang Yun, the two brothers, called out together, their eyes filled with joy, as if they'd seen their savior.

Lin Tian was shocked and turned his head to look, seeing a man in his thirties slowly walking towards him from a hundred meters away.

He was Jiang Hong and Jiang Yun's big brother.

Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing's vitality was profound, his True Yuan surging like a wild beast, radiating terror and awe-inspiring fierceness.

It made one shiver with fear, turning pale with dread.

The energy was just too strong.

And it was the Cultivation of the Condensing Mirror realm.

There's always someone better, another sky beyond the sky!

Lin Tian had prided himself on being the strongest among his peers, meeting few who could rival him.

But upon seeing Jiang Qing, Lin Tian felt that Jiang Qing's energy was a whole level above his own.

Even after being transformed by the "Taotie System," he was no match for Jiang Qing.

"Huuuh..."

He took a deep breath, yet his body was brimming with fighting spirit. He knew that today, it would be difficult to walk out standing upright.

But he had no regrets. Fighting to reclaim the Pearl for his main wife was something a man should do. He'd have no regrets fighting for her, and should he die for her, he would bear no resentment.

He positioned the Godslayer Sword across his chest, glaring at the slowly approaching Jiang Qing.

Jiang Hong swallowed an Elixir and managed to stand up with great difficulty, joining Jiang Yun at Jiang Qing's side.

"Big brother, it's him. He dares to trespass into our Jiang Family, beating up our brothers, killing our Jiang Family's experts. Big brother, tear him to pieces."

Jiang Hong roared furiously. Being born in the Jiang Family, he had always been coddled and revered like a star—how dare anyone harm him, threaten him!

"Exactly, big brother, kill him, tear him to pieces!" Jiang Yun also shouted from the side, holding his wound, infuriated to the extreme.

Jiang Qing didn't say anything, his expression calm as water. He scanned the area around him and spotted the Treasured Saber dropped by Jiang Hong on the ground.

"You even used our Jiang Family's Reincarnation Sword Technique and still lost."

Jiang Hong, with a face full of shame and rage, remained silent, bowing his head and tacitly agreeing with Jiang Qing's words.

Jiang Qing turned to face Lin Tian squarely, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Lin Tian, with only the strength of the Condensing Mirror realm, had actually managed to withstand the Reincarnation Sword Technique. Jiang Qing knew of Jiang Hong's strength; within their generation, few could resist Jiang Hong's Reincarnation Sword Technique.

Jiang Qing said, "Kid, what's your name?"

Lin Tian remained silent, not wanting to reveal his real name. The Jiang Family was powerful, and he feared they would retaliate, bringing disaster upon his loved ones.

Jiang Qing seemed slightly embarrassed, but he laughed and said, "Since you don't wish to leave your name, it proves that you are still rather wary of our Jiang Family!"

Lin Tian sneered, remaining silent. He could tell that Jiang Qing was sharp-eyed, his gaze profound, as if he had seen through the vicissitudes of life, a true old-timer of the Jianghu. Lin Tian felt as if he had been seen through completely.

Jiang Qing continued, "Our Jiang Family's Reincarnation Sword Technique was painstakingly developed by our ancestors over decades and refined over generations. Its power is unfathomable, its lethality boundless."

"For a mere Condensing Mirror youngster like you to break through our Jiang Family's Reincarnation Sword Technique, you must also be no ordinary person."

"Our Jiang Family has survived until now not only because of our formidable strength and domineering Cultivation Techniques."

"But also because of a heart that cherishes talent."

"If you're willing to join our Jiang Family, we can let bygones be bygones regarding what happened just now. I can report to the Jiang Family headquarters, grant you Cultivation Techniques, resources, and even bestow upon you the Jiang surname!"

Upon hearing these words, the three of them all scowled in unison.

Especially at the last part, about bestowing Lin Tian with the Jiang surname.

The Jiang Family's legacy had lasted for ages, and some of their Cultivation Techniques were extremely domineering, not to be imparted to anyone who was not a descendant of the Jiang surname. If the Jiang Family were to bestow their surname on Lin Tian, that would mean Lin Tian would have the same status as them, becoming a descendant of the Jiang surname—from an enemy to a brother in an instant. They couldn't bear it no matter what.

Jiang Hong stepped forward, angrily saying, "Big brother, what are you talking about? They've injured us, killed our family's expert, insulted our Jiang Family, and you're actually trying to recruit him, then...!"

Before he could finish, Jiang Qing glared sharply, and Jiang Hong immediately dared not speak.

Jiang Yun beside him was also grinding his teeth in anger, clearly dissatisfied with Jiang Qing's decision.

After hearing this, Lin Tian laughed as well, feeling a bit gratified. The old chief had tried to recruit him, as had Murong Lie and Dongfang Kun, and now even Jiang Qing wanted to recruit him.

Indeed, where a talented person goes, they're always welcomed.

Ask not where the heroes go; they pave their own way under their feet!

Lin Tian was no fool; his strength was not as great as Jiang Qing's. If he could live, who would choose death?

He wanted to live, but it did not mean he would live on his knees, bending and bowing. It was impossible for him to bow to the Jiang Family.

"If you return my pearl, I might consider what you said."

He had no intention of joining the Jiang Family, and now he was merely trying to buy time. It was best if he could recover the pearl, but if not, death was not to be feared.

He was willing to die for his beloved big wife.

"Pearl?"

Jiang Qing smiled, stretching out his hand and placing it before Jiang Hong's eyes.

Jiang Qing took out the pearl and examined it closely.

Originally, he didn't care much for the pearl, thinking it was just a precious treasure.

He had intended to return the pearl to Lin Tian, after all, geniuses couldn't be bought with any amount of money.

But when he touched the pearl, he saw the overwhelming energy that surged from it like an ocean, and he was tempted.

This pearl was a supreme treasure, not something that could be simply measured by money.

Having been born in the Jiang Family, he had seen countless treasures, but even he could not discern the origin of this pearl.

However, that overwhelming energy made the pearl a supreme treasure.

This kind of treasure must belong to the Jiang Family; it could not be allowed to fall into outsiders' hands.

He suddenly changed his mind and carefully tucked the pearl into his chest.

"Kid, I won't give you the pearl, but our Jiang Family can compensate you—weapons, cultivation techniques, resources, status, power—you can have it all, except for this pearl."

"But, I only want this pearl; everything else is out of the question." Lin Tian said with resolute eyes, his determination to recover the pearl unwavering unto death.

A flash of anger appeared in Jiang Qing's eyes. So many longed to join the Jiang Family, even as servants they would be willing, but today, when he personally invited Lin Tian, he was refused. He felt as if he had been slapped in the face.

Jiang Hong, seeing the anger at the corner of his elder brother's mouth, was overjoyed and added fuel to the fire.

"Who do you think my big brother is? He gives you face by inviting you, and you dare to refuse him? If this gets out, people will laugh their teeth off. You deserve to die."

"I would rather die standing than live kneeling!" Lin Tian declared indifferently, his aura murderous.

Jiang Qing clenched his fists, his killing intent obvious, enveloping Lin Tian.

"Join the Jiang Family and you can live. As I said, apart from the pearl, I can give you everything you want, but if you continue to be deluded, don't blame me for being heartless."

After saying that, he stomped the ground fiercely with one foot.

Boom!

A thunderous explosion erupted as if an earthquake had occurred; the ground under his feet cracked open with countless fissures.

From the cracks, thick black smoke billowed out, releasing a foul stench.

The largest crack measured over a meter wide. To have such power from a single footstep was truly terrifying.

He did this to show Lin Tian how strong he was—if Lin Tian didn't agree, death was certain.

Unfazed, Lin Tian gripped the Godslayer Sword, pointing it at Jiang Qing.

"The pearl, I must take it back today. This belief will not change until I die."

"Then let me fulfill your wish."

Jiang Qing launched an attack with fierce hatred, his fist thundering towards Lin Tian.

He was truly furious, never having seen someone so stubbornly misguided.

The pearl, although a supreme treasure, paled in importance to life itself. If life was lost, what use was a treasure?

If he knew Lin Tian fought desperately to take back the pearl, not for its contained energy, but because it was something his big wife cherished, one could only imagine what he would think!

Jiang Qing's punch was vigorous and domineering, as if it carried the might of surging waves. In this assault, he didn't use the slightest bit of his True Yuan, relying solely on the strength of his flesh without any fancy techniques.

Lin Tian raised his sword to defend. The fist collided heavily with the blade of the Godslayer Sword which trembled as if it would break, and a boundless force instantly overwhelmed Lin Tian.

He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and was sent flying backward. This punch, with sheer physical strength alone, had severely injured Lin Tian.

"I'll give you one last chance. Will you join the Jiang Family or not?" Jiang Qing bellowed.

Lin Tian got to his feet and pointed the Godslayer Sword at Jiang Qing, shouting, "Hand over the pearl!"

"You are beyond reason and incorrigible. I've offered you a chance, which is meant to be seized, not wasted. Since it has come to this, you might as well die. Injuring someone from the Jiang Family should result in a death by a thousand cuts, but out of respect for your manliness, I won't torture you. Make your peace and meet your end!"

With that, his body surged with killing intent as he leaped into the air, his single palm exuding surging True Yuan, carrying boundless strength.

"Kill!"

He roared, and a palm imprint shot out. With the palm came rolling thunder, crackling fiercely as if a thunderbolt was falling from the heavens above.

This was the Thunderclap Palm, one of the Jiang Family's supreme techniques. The power it contained was terrifying, and even a prime Lin Tian would struggle to withstand it, let alone the heavily injured Lin Tian now.