The Predator's head was gone, its chest plate completely pierced by a fist-sized hole that went straight through its body. Its left leg was also missing, and judging by the wound, it hadn't been gnawed off after death but ripped away with brute force.
It was brutal!
This was no feat achievable by an ordinary Xenomorph. Even if an ordinary Xenomorph could kill a Predator, it couldn't inflict such horrifying injuries.
Furthermore, Xenomorph saliva was corrosive, so there would inevitably be some corrosive marks from combat. Yet, this body showed very few corrosive marks, indicating the Predator was dispatched in an extremely short period.
Drip, drip...
As Bai Ye pondered, he suddenly heard the sound of dripping water behind him.
Bai Ye's brow twitched. He already guessed what was about to happen but didn't turn around or move!
A Xenomorph was hanging upside down from the ceiling, slowly inching its body forward. Corrosive saliva dripped down continuously, and where it landed, wisps of white smoke rose.
The Xenomorph slowly moved directly above Bai Ye. Suddenly, it loosened its grip and dropped from the ceiling, intending to smash onto Bai Ye.
But in that instant...
Bai Ye's head whipped around, a burning talisman still clutched in his hand!
"Fire Curse!"
Bai Ye raised his hand and tossed the talisman into the air.
RUMBLE!
The talisman shot out straight like a blade, exploding with a boom when it hit the Xenomorph's head!
A massive fireball erupted in the air, quickly engulfing the Xenomorph's body. Simultaneously, the shockwave of the explosion rippled outwards, blasting the Xenomorph away.
CRASH!
The Xenomorph slammed heavily onto the ground.
Bai Ye didn't hesitate, the second talisman already appearing in his hand.
"Thunderclap!"
Bai Ye raised the talisman, and a bolt of lightning materialized out of thin air, slashing down towards the Xenomorph.
ROAR!
Upon being struck by lightning, the Xenomorph let out a piercing shriek and thrashed about on the ground. It finally managed to get up, only to crash into the machinery beside it, stumbling to the ground.
Traces of electricity snaked around the Xenomorph's body, leaving it paralyzed.
Bai Ye sprinted forward rapidly, closing the distance to the Xenomorph.
*Swoosh!*
The Xenomorph opened its maw, and a stinger-like tongue suddenly shot out.
However, as if Bai Ye had anticipated it, he dodged the attack by tilting his head.
In reality, the Xenomorph's attack methods were limited. Once accustomed to them, they weren't that difficult to evade, and one could even predict them.
"So..." Bai Ye grinned suddenly, raising his Zanpakuto and slashing towards the side. "Next up should be the tail, right?"
CLANG!
The moment Bai Ye's Zanpakuto slashed horizontally, a crisp metallic clash echoed.
Just as Bai Ye had predicted, after its tongue attack failed, the Xenomorph swung its tail. Unfortunately, Bai Ye had anticipated it.
The next instant, Bai Ye leaped into the air, soaring over the Xenomorph's body and landing behind it. His left hand formed a claw, and he grabbed the carapace on the back of the Xenomorph's head.
Now that he knew the Xenomorph's weakness from the Predator, how could he not utilize it?
*Squelch!*
Bai Ye tore open a section of the Xenomorph's skull. Then, holding his Zanpakuto, he forcefully plunged it in.
This seemed to enrage the Xenomorph completely.
It roared wildly and thrashed its body, flinging Bai Ye away.
BANG!
Bai Ye was sent flying, crashing into a piece of machinery on the side, denting it.
However, Bai Ye didn't let go!
His Dragon Claw technique held firm, gripping the Xenomorph's skull tightly. Then, Bai Ye took out a grenade and shoved it into the gap created by his Zanpakuto.
The next moment, Bai Ye released the Xenomorph and sprinted rapidly to the side, then leaped forward.
BOOM!
The sound of an explosion erupted, followed by flames as the Xenomorph's head was blown to smithereens. Its remaining half-body was also consumed by fire, collapsing onto the ground.
Bai Ye pushed himself up, propping himself on the ground, and looked at the fallen Xenomorph's corpse, a hint of puzzlement on his face.
This was just an ordinary Xenomorph.
Ordinary Xenomorphs shouldn't have the ability to slaughter Predators.
Just then...
THUMP, THUMP, THUMP...
Heavy footsteps suddenly echoed.
Bai Ye's expression sharpened, and he turned his head towards the end of the corridor.
A towering Xenomorph, nearly two and a half meters tall, slowly emerged. Unlike ordinary Xenomorphs, which, despite having vaguely humanoid bodies, often adopted a beastly posture and, even when bipedal, would lean forward and bend, clearly different from a human's gait.
However, this Xenomorph was different. It walked with a completely human posture, its forearms longer and more human-like, with clearly defined muscle contours.
Notably, the back of its head had several black tendrils, strikingly similar to a Predator's dreadlocks.
Soon, the Xenomorph approached Bai Ye, carrying a Predator's head in its hand. Blood dripped continuously as it walked, leaving crimson stains on the ground.
"Hah..." Bai Ye exhaled deeply and got up from the ground. "The troublesome one has finally arrived."
Without a doubt...
This was a Predalien!
With higher defense, stronger attack power, and most importantly, a more human-like movement style, the Predalien possessed superior flexibility and agility.
Bai Ye took a deep breath. "Scan!"
Biological scan initiated...
Biological scan complete...
Predalien (Adult) (Healthy Status): A mutated Xenomorph born from a Facehugger infecting a Predator.
Strength: 161
Speed: ??
Stamina: ??
Spirit: 102
Intelligence: ??
Weakness Search: Failed
...
Bai Ye glanced at the data displayed on his bio-mask. Only Strength and Spirit were shown; the others couldn't be scanned, and the weakness search was unsuccessful.
He couldn't expect too much from a mere green-quality biological scanning system, and knowing just the Strength statistic was already very useful information for Bai Ye.
Sixteen times the strength of a normal human!
After being modified by the T-virus, Bai Ye's strength was 68. This was then increased to 79 through the Spirit Gathering of the Five Elements Disk. Additionally, through constant combat and training, his body gradually grew stronger, which Bai Ye used to self-improve his Strength by 3. Therefore, Bai Ye's current Strength attribute was 82.
In other words...
If the Predalien's Strength data were halved, it would still be comparable to Bai Ye's!
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