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.
