Speed, stamina, intelligence...
Fine, let's discard intelligence. While Xenomorphs possess some level of intellect, their evolution primarily leans towards physical prowess. Merging with Predator genes would undoubtedly enhance it, but not explosively.
However, even just a physical upgrade is terrifying. An increase in speed and stamina, even if not as drastic as strength, would be significant, likely doubling their capabilities.
"This is going to be tough!"
Bai Ye exclaimed, then produced a talisman.
"Warm Mist!"
Warm Mist: Restores a certain amount of stamina, heals wounds to a degree, and conceals an area with mist.
The Water Spell had transformed into Warm Mist, capable of restoring Bai Ye's stamina and healing his injuries. Most importantly, it obscured vision!
Instantly, as the talisman burned away, a dense, white fog began to swirl around Bai Ye, engulfing a large area. Visibility dropped to less than a meter, rendering everything beyond that completely obscured.
The Predalien, which had been striding towards Bai Ye, lost its target and froze. It began to spin around, attempting to locate Bai Ye.
In the next instant, Bai Ye moved.
The Predalien couldn't see Bai Ye, but Bai Ye could pinpoint the Predalien's location using the infrared target lock of his bio-mask.
Hearing the approaching footsteps, the Predalien grew visibly agitated, its movements becoming more frantic.
And in that very moment...
Bai Ye burst from the white fog, his Zanpakuto thrusting towards the back of the Predalien's head.
What if its body was stronger?
As long as he could accurately strike the vulnerable spot beneath its head, where the carapace was absent...
Clang!
A crisp sound suddenly echoed.
Bai Ye froze in surprise. His Zanpakuto had failed to pierce the Predalien's skull.
Then...
Bang!
The Predalien spun around, its arm sweeping across Bai Ye's chest. The immense force of the blow hit Bai Ye's chest, and he felt as if he'd been struck by a truck. He was sent flying backward, crashing hard onto the ground.
The Predalien immediately took off, tracking Bai Ye's attack vector.
Bai Ye quickly conjured a sword technique!
"Ice Barrier!"
A wall of ice rapidly rose from the ground, blocking the Predalien's path. Then, with a crash, the Predalien smashed through the ice barrier.
However, after breaking through the ice wall, the Predalien found Bai Ye had disappeared again. Clearly, Bai Ye had made his escape while the ice barrier was obstructing the enemy.
The Predalien spun around once more, white mist puffing from its nostrils. Its exposed fangs twitched, and it continued its search for Bai Ye.
Meanwhile, Bai Ye hid behind a piece of machinery, clutching his aching chest. Taking a direct hit from the Predalien's strength was indeed not something to be taken lightly.
However, aside from the initial shock, the pain subsided quickly.
Thanks to the Warm Mist!
Initially, Bai Ye thought the transformation of Water Spell to Warm Mist made little difference, but he now realized he had been shortsighted.
Because of the continuous healing!
During combat, as long as he remained within the Warm Mist, Bai Ye's injuries would be continuously healed.
Furthermore, he inferred that stamina recovery from the Warm Mist also occurred within its coverage area, continuously.
This was the true value of Warm Mist!
However, this alone wouldn't be enough to defeat the Predalien. What was more troublesome was that this variant Xenomorph, born from its parasitic fusion with a Predator, seemed to lack the weaknesses of ordinary Xenomorphs. Its head was covered by a hard carapace, making it impossible to pierce easily.
He couldn't win a physical confrontation, and he couldn't find a weakness...
"Sigh," Bai Ye sighed, "I just wanted a fair fight, but you're forcing me to cheat!"
With this thought, Bai Ye tossed out the capsule toy machine.
Clang!
The massive capsule toy machine landed on the ground, attracting the Predalien's attention. But the moment the Predalien turned its head, Bai Ye twisted the machine.
"Gold!"
Bai Ye directly consumed a God Stone Fragment, designating a golden capsule.
Soon, with a flash of golden light, a golden capsule dropped from the machine.
Xuanyuan Sword (Xianjian) (Gold): One of the Ten Great Divine Weapons of ancient times. Legend says it was bestowed by the Heavenly Realm to the Yellow Emperor to slay Chiyou. It is on par with the Donghuang Bell, Pangu Axe, Lianyao Pot, Haotian Tower, Fuxi Qin, Shennong Cauldron, Kongtong Seal, Kunlun Mirror, and Nuwa Stone.
Effects: Golden Sword Qi (Xuanyuan Sword unleashes golden sword qi that can cleave all things in the world).
Sword of Great Dao (Conjures a massive phantom of Xuanyuan Sword for attacks).
Slaying Demons and Exorcising Devils (Xuanyuan Sword can suppress all evil spirits in the world; its damage is doubled against such entities).
Void Rend (A single sword strike that shatters the void and attacks across distances).
All Under Heaven Returns (Xuanyuan Sword gathers spiritual energy from heaven and earth to unleash the ultimate sword strike. After this, Xuanyuan Sword enters a period of dormancy).
Bai Ye gazed at the pure gold sword that appeared before him, along with the information displayed on the light screen, and couldn't help but grin.
It's over, it's over, the game is over again!
Items from golden capsules were top-tier, but even among the first tier, there were still variations in power.
The Xuanyuan Sword, one of the Ten Great Divine Artifacts of ancient China!
This thing was definitely top-tier of the top-tier!
Bai Ye raised the sword and let out a boisterous laugh, "I'll fight ten of you!"
Bai Ye's laughter attracted the Predalien's attention. It instantly smashed through a machine to its side and charged towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye twisted his waist and, without a word, raised the Xuanyuan Sword and slashed.
Instantly, golden radiance illuminated the surroundings!
Swoosh!
A beam of golden sword qi appeared, streaking forward. Then came the sound of tearing flesh, and one of the Predalien's arms flew through the air, tumbling end over end!
Xuanyuan Sword...
Invincible!
Watching the Predalien retreat, Bai Ye wasted no time and swung the sword again in a horizontal sweep.
The golden sword qi skimmed along the ground, slashing forward. The Predalien's two legs were severed at the knee, and its massive body crashed straight to the ground.
"Sword of Great Dao!"
Bai Ye uttered a soft command and pointed the Xuanyuan Sword upwards. Immediately, golden light flared all around.
Within the golden radiance, a colossal phantom of Xuanyuan Sword was conjured and plunged downward.
As the phantom sword struck, the Predalien let out a horrific scream. It struggled desperately, but to no avail. Its flesh and blood, bathed in the golden light, disintegrated bit by bit...
Turning to dust!
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