The three faced off for a moment before Bai Ye reached out again, grabbing for Alex.
The instant Bai Ye made his move, the other two lunged at him.
Ironclad Physique (Increases damage resistance by 50 points for 10 minutes. This effect cannot be used simultaneously with Savage Physique.)
A glow emanated from Bai Ye. Seeing the man from the Canglong Association closing in, he unleashed a punch.
*Bang!*
Their fists collided. The opponent smirked, deliberately twisting his arm to brush past Bai Ye’s.
But this time, he failed!
As their arms crossed, a piercing metallic screech erupted, and faint golden sparks even shot between their arms.
The opponent’s scale-patterned ability was primarily defensive. Although the scales were sharp like blades, their lethality wasn't significant. With Bai Ye’s increased damage resistance, his muscles were as hard as steel, rendering the opponent’s scales unable to cut him.
However…
Blade Incoming!
The other woman’s saber slashed towards Bai Ye’s chest!
He couldn't take this head-on. "As hard as steel" was a metaphor; Bai Ye's body hadn't truly turned to metal. Even if it had, he doubted he could withstand a slashing attack. The saber in the woman's hand was clearly no ordinary item; it might not be a high-grade item, but it was likely blue quality.
*Clang!*
As Bai Ye pondered this, his Frosty Saber struck again, clashing with the woman’s saber. A crisp ringing sound ensued.
But this time, the Frosty Saber was knocked away again, while the woman's saber remained steady.
This was because of the sound of mechanical operation!
Like Zack, the woman hailed from a technologically advanced future world of mechanical civilization. Zack’s cybernetic implants were in his legs, while the woman’s were in her right arm.
As mechanical sounds emanated from the woman’s right arm, her strength surged instantly, and the Frosty Saber could no longer parry the blow.
Fortunately, Bai Ye reacted quickly!
"Ice Barrier!"
The moment the Frosty Saber was repelled, it erupted into a chilling, silvery-white frost, and an ice wall rose from the ground, blocking in front of Bai Ye.
*Crash!*
The saber struck the ice wall, instantly shattering into ice shards. Then, with a roar, it was cleaved through, collapsing downward.
Bai Ye once again blocked the combined assault of the two. Seizing the opening, he grabbed Alex by the shoulder, lifting the trembling "Millionaire" who was cowering on the ground.
The three resumed their standoff. The man from the Canglong Association chuckled, "Brother, I think you’d best let him go. You can’t handle this situation!"
The woman, meanwhile, immediately shifted her stance, moving sideways to adjust her position for a better pursuit angle.
Bai Ye grinned, "I can’t handle it? Because you have more people?"
The man from the Canglong Association retorted, "You're only one person. Even if you snatch him, what then? Without backup, you’ll never get him out!"
His words held truth. In the current situation, it was almost impossible for one person to escape with Alex.
Even if Bai Ye was powerful, he couldn't fight off attackers while escorting Alex.
Therefore, at least two people would be needed: one to block attacks and one to drag Alex and flee.
But as the man finished speaking, Bai Ye laughed.
"Who told you I was alone?"
As Bai Ye spoke, he directly grabbed Alex and heaved him up.
In the next instant, under their horrified gazes, Bai Ye tossed Alex off the bridge.
"No!"
Alex screamed as he plummeted downward.
The opponents were stunned. Instinctively, they ran to the bridge railing and peered down. They saw massive ripples suddenly appear in the river below.
Moments later, a colossal whale-like beast erupted from the water, opening its enormous maw and swallowing Alex whole before quickly submerging back into the river.
Bai Ye clenched his fists, cracking his knuckles, and paced to the center of the bridge.
"Alright, things just got simpler," Bai Ye said with a ferocious grin, spreading his hands. "Come on, let's tear each other apart. You can't pursue him unless you take me down first!"
As Alex was thrown from the bridge, the surrounding combat halted abruptly.
The meaning of fighting was gone.
Alex had been taken by Bai Ye!
Someone immediately leaped onto the side bridge structure, wielding a peculiar weapon resembling two metal rods.
"Thunder!"
The person forcefully struck the metal rods together. Instantly, a current of electricity appeared, striking downward.
Others pulled out rocket launchers, positioned themselves at the railing, and fired downward!
*Boom!*
The electric current, like a sharp blade, cleaved a fissure at least seven to eight meters long in the river surface as it descended.
Then…
Accompanying the rocket launcher's launch, a massive roar erupted, sending a water column at least ten meters high into the air. Ripples spread outwards in circles.
But…
It was useless!
Jin Sha’s Wailord had already submerged, swimming forward almost along the riverbed. Its position was now difficult to pinpoint. Moreover, although the two attacks were spectacular, they couldn't harm the Wailord at the river bottom.
What's more…
"Phoenix!" Bai Ye roared, "Phoenix Flame!"
Bai Ye suddenly punched forward, a pair of fiery wings manifesting behind him. He then stepped forward, his fist smashing outwards, unleashing a torrent of scorching flames that enveloped the two attackers.
"Can't you understand human speech?" Bai Ye demanded. "I said, if you want to pursue him, you have to defeat me first!"
The leader of the Canglong Association’s face darkened. He looked at Bai Ye and said, "You dare challenge so many people alone? Aren't you afraid of death?"
"Who are these people?" Bai Ye laughed. "I only see a pack of mere mortals!"
Bai Ye's words instantly ignited the anger of the crowd.
However, Bai Ye didn't give them a chance to attack first. After issuing his taunt, he directly initiated his own assault.
"Goodra!" Bai Ye shouted. "Meteor Mash!"
*Yaa~*
Goodra suddenly leaped from behind, landing on the side bridge structure. Its body began to glow, as if enveloped in a film of light.
*Crack, crack, crack!*
An invisible, mysterious force spread out, causing the ground to emit sounds. Countless cracks appeared and began to spread frantically.