"Since these sea beasts dare to surface, target them with long-range attacks simultaneously!" Tom commanded calmly.
Previously, he could only command his subordinates, at most forty to fifty ability users. But now, the more than 500 ability users present were all following his instructions. The reason was simple: they could only achieve victory by fighting united. If he were to further assert his command authority now, they would cease fighting and exhaust their strength through internal conflict.
Fortunately, everyone was rational and understood the necessity of unified command. Since someone had stepped forward to lead and there were no apparent flaws in his leadership, everyone trusted him and continued to fight.
Thus, as soon as sea beasts surfaced from the ocean, those on the glacier launched their attacks.
Andorf said to those beside him, "I will shatter many giant ice blocks next. Your job is to throw these ice blocks into the sea in the canyon, preferably hitting these sea beasts!"
The people beside him were body-enhanced ability users. Their bodies could grow countless times, granting them strength far beyond ordinary people. Giant objects were easily lifted by them. Compared to nature-type ability users, their combat power might be inferior, but in terms of strength, they were exceptionally powerful.
Andorf punched a nearby giant ice block, causing it to crack instantly. For an ordinary person to attack a solid ice block would be a fantasy. Solidified ice could be harder than steel, and even cutting it with chainsaws or drills wouldn't be easy.
But now, Andorf had his own method, which was quite simple: utilizing resonant energy. Intense vibrations could be transmitted instantly, disrupting the stress within the ice. The stress within ice blocks varied; finding a weak point could cause the ice to shatter.
The ability users beside him followed suit after witnessing this. This body-enhanced ability user's muscles bulged instantly, and his clothes ripped apart.
The ability user then lifted a massive ice block beside him and hurled it towards a large target on the sea. These large ice blocks, weighing at least ten tons, flew in a perfect arc before landing on a sea beast in the canyon.
"Boom..." A dull thud sounded as the giant ice block fell. If such a large block of ice landed on a person, it would undoubtedly crush them instantly. However, upon hitting the sea beast, the ice block actually cracked. The sea beast shivered, and blood flowed from its back, but then the wound healed at a visible rate.
"These ice blocks are a disaster for ordinary people, but for these giant sea beasts, it's just a scratch. We need to use other methods!" Tom said indifferently.
At this moment, Taifei stepped forward and said earnestly, "We cannot approach the sea surface now, partly because we lack a foothold, and partly because the sea beasts threaten us. To attack successfully, we need aerial support!"
After he said this, several ability users from South America stepped forward, saying, "We can carry people to fly. We will attack now!"
These South American ability users could fly because they were body-enhanced ability users with powerful wings on their backs, capable of flying even in the rain. They now wished to complete this mission.
However, Taifei said, "Your numbers are too few. Even if you can take one or two ability users into the sky, you won't be able to threaten the sea beasts."
Tom understood his subordinate's meaning and quickly said, "Then I'll entrust this to you. When we return, I'll make you governor. From now on, you can establish your own family. Moreover, this is for the sake of all humanity. You've worked hard!"
Upon hearing this, Taifei quickly replied, "I will act now and strive for all humanity!"
Taifei was the strongest ability user in North America, a seventh-tier ability user, thus possessing immense power. This allowed him to trap the sea beasts in the underwater canyon using ice blocks. Now that he heard his performance could earn him exceptionally favorable treatment, he was filled with motivation.
He bent down, placing his hands on the ice blocks, and the glacier began to change. The canyon at the bottom of the sea was lined with glaciers that had never melted for millennia, making it a world of ice and snow. Using ice and snow abilities was most appropriate here.
As many glaciers shifted, large amounts of ice and snow melted. After melting, the ice blocks on both sides of the canyon connected, forming many bridges. Although the canyon sides were five kilometers apart, ice bridges formed.
At this point, Taifei said, "Now, everyone can go up. These heavy sea beasts cannot fly anyway, and the defensive strength of the ice bridges is decent. None of you will be in danger!"
Upon hearing this, the others realized that since they could attack the sea beasts from above the canyon, there was no need to do so from a distance.
Thus, countless people moved towards the bridges over the sea, preparing to attack the sea beasts from above. Over fifty ability users reached the bridges. These ice bridges shimmered under the sunlight.
At this moment, the ability users unleashed their powers. Countless flames and lightning abilities poured down from the sky. Although the giant sea beasts in the sea had thick hides and tenacious vitality, they were subjected to concentrated attacks. Three sea beasts were killed on the spot, their bodies floating on the sea surface.
"See? Even these powerful sea beasts cannot defeat us humans. As long as humanity is united, we are invincible. Humans are definitely the rulers of Earth!"
Someone confidently declared after witnessing this scene. In his opinion, humanity was still the master of Earth. Even though they had weakened considerably, it did not affect humanity's status on the planet.
"It's a shame about the meat of these sea beasts. If we could eat it, it could cultivate many evolvers, and they contain evolution crystals that could further enhance our strength. It's just that the waters below are all toxic, so we can't go down freely!"
At this time, some people also felt regret about the sea beasts in the sea, as such good resources were inaccessible. It was truly a pity to watch the sea beasts' meat rot in the sea.
"Do you remember the agreement we made before? Whoever obtains the evolution crystals will own them. Anyone brave enough can go down and salvage them now; you're sure to get good things!" someone said jokingly.
But everyone was not foolish; they understood that they could not act rashly in this situation. If they accidentally fell in, they would be torn to shreds by the sea beasts. The ability users who had accidentally fallen into the water earlier were examples; they disappeared without even making a splash.
At this moment, Sayaka, along with Shen Bowen, arrived at the edge of the bridge. They also wanted to showcase their abilities to gain greater prestige and fame upon returning to their country.
The current situation was quite clear. Humans had occupied the glaciers on land and had now built bridges on both sides of the canyon. To put it bluntly, they controlled the air. The sea beasts in the sea could not attack humans, giving them a significant advantage.
As the saying goes, if you stand in the right place, even a pig can fly.
Therefore, everyone would selectively learn how to stand in the right place, especially in a winning position. With humanity currently holding the advantage, it was natural to fight a winning battle. Even without significant contributions, they could still make a name for themselves.
"Stop! Something's not right! Don't go on the bridge," Shen Bowen said at this moment.
Sayaka was very confused by this decision and asked, "What's wrong? Isn't the human side at an advantage now? Let's kill a few more sea beasts while they're exposed, and we'll gain enough fame!"
"You don't understand. You're all wearing gas masks, so you're unclear about the oxygen content and other gas levels in the air. Within my detection range, the amount of hydrogen is increasing rapidly!" Shen Bowen said.
The reason he wasn't wearing a gas mask wasn't because his body was particularly strong, but because his ability was very special; he could control the hydrogen content in the air. This gas could explode even at low concentrations.
Therefore, when others wore gas masks, they couldn't ascertain the content of various gases in the air. However, he had a sense of it, and since hydrogen, which he could control, appeared in the air, he was naturally more familiar with it.
Shen Bowen's ability was to control hydrogen, allowing him to freely adjust the oxygen concentration around him. This meant he didn't need to wear a gas mask, and he became the only one who sensed that the gas content in the air was not right.
Upon hearing this, Sayaka quickly stopped and stood near the glacier. She looked towards the sea area in the canyon and saw many bubbles suddenly rising from the sea surface, as if the water were boiling.
"Everyone, run! A lot of gas is coming up!" Sayaka immediately warned those on the bridge.
However, the people on the bridges had become accustomed to fighting winning battles. Now that they were in a superior position, facing the sea beasts below, they felt no danger and had no intention of retreating.
"So what if gas is coming up? We're wearing gas masks and carrying oxygen tanks. We're not afraid even if gas comes up!"
"Don't spread rumors. I don't see anything unusual in the air. You probably want to steal credit, so you're spreading false information."
"If you want to earn merit, personally kill a few of these sea beasts, and your reputation will naturally grow!"
Unfortunately, these people not only did not retreat but also mocked Sayaka, thinking she was causing trouble and that there was no danger in the current situation.
But these foolish individuals soon met their retribution. They ignored the large number of bubbles rising from the sea, which contained not oxygen but a large amount of hydrogen. The proportion of gases in the air frequently changes. In ancient times, the oxygen concentration was very high, which is why dinosaurs were so large. In the current era, although the oxygen concentration has decreased, it is still in the range of twenty percent.
The most abundant gas in the air is nitrogen, which is very stable and generally does not undergo oxidation reactions. Only under conditions like lightning strikes does it change.
At this moment, the glaciers on both sides of the underwater canyon rose high, about 500 meters above the water surface. These glaciers had never melted, and there was no strong wind in the middle of the canyon. This caused the oxygen concentration to rise sharply. Coincidentally, a large amount of hydrogen was electrolyzed in the sea and rose to the surface. Instantly, the sea surface was enveloped by a large amount of hydrogen and oxygen, requiring only a spark to ignite.
Unfortunately, an ability user who used fire appeared and threw a fireball, preparing to attack the ferocious sea beasts on the sea surface.
"Boom..." However, as soon as the fireball appeared, a massive flame erupted throughout the canyon. A large amount of hydrogen and oxygen mixed together, and a spark could ignite them. Although the hydrogen concentration was relatively low at this moment, it had already reached the explosion standard. Instantly, a powerful explosion echoed around the canyon, and a huge bridge above the canyon was blown apart.
"Crack..." The ice bridge began to crack instantly. The shockwaves generated by the explosion were difficult for the ice blocks to withstand. Once stress caused the ice blocks to fracture, the entire bridge would collapse. Previously, the sea beasts could not attack the high bridges, so they could only watch helplessly. But now, with the explosion, the bridges were threatened, and the bridge immediately fell into the sea.