Speed, stamina, intellect...
Alright, let's exclude intellect. While Xenomorphs possess a degree of intelligence, their primary evolutionary path leans towards physical prowess. Fusing with Predator genes would undoubtedly enhance this, but not to an explosive degree.
However, even a purely physical improvement is terrifying. The advancements in speed and stamina, while perhaps not as extreme as the increase in strength, would still be significant, potentially doubling their capabilities.
"This is going to be tough!"
Bai Ye sighed, then produced a Taoist talisman.
"Warm Mist!"
Warm Mist: Restores a portion of one's stamina, heals injuries to a certain extent, and creates a mist to obscure an area.
The Water Spell had transformed into Warm Mist, capable of restoring Bai Ye's stamina and healing his wounds. Of course, its most crucial function was obscuring vision!
Instantly, as the talisman burned away, a dense, white mist began to swirl around Bai Ye, shrouding a large area. Anything beyond a meter became invisible, completely obscured.
The Predator Xenomorph, which had been striding towards Bai Ye, lost its target and came to a halt, its body rotating continuously as it tried to locate Bai Ye.
The next moment, Bai Ye began to move.
The Predator Xenomorph couldn't see Bai Ye, but Bai Ye could track the Predator Xenomorph's location using the infrared target lock of his bio-mask.
Hearing the footsteps around it, the Predator Xenomorph grew agitated, its body rotating at an increased frequency.
And in that instant...
Bai Ye suddenly emerged from the white mist, his Zanpakuto thrusting towards the Predator Xenomorph's occiput.
What good is a stronger body?
As long as he could accurately strike the vulnerable spot beneath the head, which lacked carapace...
Clang!
The next moment, a crisp sound echoed.
Bai Ye froze in surprise. His Zanpakuto had failed to pierce the Predator Xenomorph's head.
Then...
Bang!
The Predator Xenomorph spun around, its arm sweeping across Bai Ye's chest. The immense force struck Bai Ye's chest, making him feel as though he'd been hit by a truck. He was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.
The Predator Xenomorph immediately sprinted, pursuing Bai Ye in the direction he had been thrown.
Bai Ye quickly conjured a sword seal!
"Ice Barrier!"
A wall of ice rapidly rose from the ground, blocking the Predator Xenomorph. Then, with a roar, the Predator Xenomorph smashed through the ice wall, shattering it.
However, after breaking through the barrier, the Predator Xenomorph found that Bai Ye had vanished again. It was clear Bai Ye had escaped while the ice wall was intercepting.
The Predator Xenomorph spun around again, exhaling white vapor from its nostrils, its four exposed fangs trembling as it continued to search for Bai Ye.
Meanwhile, Bai Ye hid behind a piece of machinery, clutching his aching chest. The Predator Xenomorph's strength was substantial; a direct hit like that was not easily endured.
However, aside from the initial moment, the pain subsided quickly.
Thanks to Warm Mist!
Initially, Bai Ye thought there wasn't much difference between the Water Spell and Warm Mist, but he now realized he had been shortsighted.
Because of continuous healing!
During combat, as long as he was within the Warm Mist, Bai Ye's injuries would continuously heal.
Furthermore, by deduction, the stamina recovery provided by Warm Mist should also be a continuous process within the mist's coverage.
This was the true value of Warm Mist!
However, this alone wouldn't defeat the Predator Xenomorph. What was more problematic was that this variant Xenomorph, born from parasitizing a Predator, seemed to lack the weaknesses of ordinary Xenomorphs. Its head was also covered by a hard carapace, impossible to pierce easily.
He couldn't win in a physical confrontation, and he couldn't find a weak spot...
"Sigh!" Bai Ye sighed, "I just wanted a good fight, but you're forcing me to cheat!"
As he thought this, Bai Ye tossed out the gacha machine.
Clang!
The large gacha machine landed on the ground, attracting the Predator Xenomorph's attention. But the moment the Predator Xenomorph turned its head, Bai Ye twisted the gacha machine.
"Golden!"
Bai Ye directly consumed a God Stone fragment, specifying a golden capsule.
Soon, with a flash of golden light, a golden capsule dropped from the gacha machine.
Xuanyuan Sword (Xianjian) (Gold): One of the Ten Great Divine Weapons of the ancient era. Legend states it was bestowed by the Heavenly Realm to Emperor Xuanyuan to slay Chi You. It is on par with the Donghuang Bell, Pangu Axe, Refining Demon Pot, Haotian Tower, Fuxi Qin, Shennong Cauldron, Kongtong Seal, Kunlun Mirror, and Nuwa Stone.
Effects: Golden Sword Qi (Xuanyuan Sword slashes out golden sword qi that can sever all things in the world).
Sword of the Great Dao (Summons a colossal phantom of Xuanyuan Sword for attack).
Slaying Demons and Exorcising Devils (Xuanyuan Sword can suppress all evil entities in the world; its damage doubles against evil beings).
Rift of Void Severance (A sword that shatters the void, striking enemies across space).
Return of the World (Xuanyuan Sword gathers spiritual energy from heaven and earth to unleash the most powerful sword strike in existence. After the "Return of the World," Xuanyuan Sword requires a period of slumber).
Bai Ye looked at the pure gold sword that appeared before him and the information displayed on the screen, his mouth twitching.
It's over, it's over, the game is over again!
Items from golden capsules are top-tier, but even among the first-tier items, there are still degrees of strength.
The Xuanyuan Sword, one of China's Ten Great Divine Artifacts passed down from antiquity!
This thing is definitely the pinnacle of the pinnacle!
Bai Ye raised the sword and laughed heartily, "I want to fight ten of you!"
Bai Ye's laughter attracted the Predator Xenomorph's attention. It instantly smashed through the machinery on 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 all directions!
Swoosh!
A beam of golden sword qi appeared, streaking forward. Then, the sound of tearing flesh echoed as the Predator Xenomorph's arm flew off, tumbling through the air!
Xuanyuan Sword...
Unrivaled!
Seeing the Predator Xenomorph recoil, Bai Ye didn't hesitate and swept the sword again.
The golden sword qi skimmed the ground, cutting forward. The Predator Xenomorph's two legs were severed at the knee, and its massive body crashed straight onto the ground.
"Sword of the Great Dao!"
Bai Ye whispered, pointing the Xuanyuan Sword upward. The surroundings immediately filled with golden light.
Within the golden radiance, a colossal Xuanyuan Sword materialized and descended with a thunderous impact.
As the phantom sword struck, the Predator Xenomorph let out a scream, struggling desperately, but to no avail. Its flesh and blood, illuminated by the golden light, gradually disintegrated, bit by bit...
Turning to dust!
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