Bai Ye reached behind his waist and drew out the famed blade, Bloodthirst. He punctured the car's airbag, feeling a wave of dizziness. Shaking his head vigorously, he touched his forehead, where blood was flowing.
Bai Ye cursed under his breath, then kicked open the car door and stepped out. He walked to the Batmobile's door and glanced inside.
Empty?
The Batmobile was devoid of occupants. Bai Ye couldn't find Batman. Then...
*Bang!*
Bai Ye's hair was suddenly grabbed, and his head was smashed hard against the car roof. Immediately afterward, his lower back was hit with a knee strike, pinning him against the Batmobile.
Batman's raspy voice echoed, "Return with me to the investigation bureau..."
*Bang!*
Before Batman could finish speaking, Bai Ye abruptly raised his arm, smashing an elbow strike into Batman's head. He then quickly turned and kicked Batman in the chest, sending him staggering back.
Bai Ye pulled at his collar and said, "That won't do. I'm starving and only want to grab a late-night snack."
As he spoke, Bai Ye reached out. The Predator's bio-mask appeared in his hand.
Bai Ye put on the bio-mask and asked, "Do you think sashimi is good, or grilled skewers?"
Bio-scan initiated...
Bio-scan completed...
Bruce Wayne (Native) (Health Status): By day, a renowned entrepreneur; by night, the crime-fighting Batman. He is the Dark Knight of this city of sin, and the last light in this city shrouded in darkness.
Strength: 135
Speed: 110
Stamina: ??
Spirit: ??
Intelligence: 21
Weakness Scan: Bats
Possessions (Incomplete): Batmobile (Item), Batsuit (Armor), Bat-armor (Armor)
Abilities (Incomplete): Peak Human Condition, Polymath, Indomitable Will, Master Brawler, Master Martial Artist, Master Detective, Master Tactician, Master Linguist, Master of Fear, Master Interrogator, Master of Stealth, Master of Disguise, Master Tracker
...
Bai Ye was speechless at the scanned information.
His strength and speed were acceptable. From a normal person's perspective, they were terrifying, utterly monstrous. However, from the perspective of a chosen one...
Alright, they were still excellent physical attributes.
But to Bai Ye, they were neck and neck. In terms of strength, Bai Ye was slightly inferior, but in speed, Bai Ye was faster and more agile than Batman.
The intelligence aspect was a bit disheartening. Batman belonged to the truly high-IQ category.
But what Bai Ye found most amusing were Batman's abilities.
"Did he just learn every skill a normal person could master through study?" Bai Ye couldn't help but jest. "And it's incomplete, not all of it was scanned."
While Bai Ye was grumbling, Batman had already closed in again, his stance swaying from side to side, clearly using boxing.
But in the next instant...
*Bang!*
Bai Ye raised his arm to block, parrying Batman's punch. Batman instantly changed his move, switching from boxing to Muay Thai, and threw a knee strike.
Bai Ye was instantly alarmed and quickly reached out to block Batman's right leg as it kicked towards his lower body.
"Hey, this area is off-limits!" Bai Ye said. "I don't have a girlfriend yet, and I still need this to conquer the battlefield!"
*Bang!*
The moment Bai Ye finished speaking, Batman swung his fist and smashed it into Bai Ye's face, making him stagger.
Bai Ye stumbled back a few steps, licking his cracked lip. "No sense of humor at all."
Batman ignored Bai Ye and pressed forward again.
He threw punches rapidly. Bai Ye quickly blocked with his arms, deflecting one of Batman's punches. But in the very next instant, Bai Ye's waist was hit with a roundhouse kick.
The intense pain caused Bai Ye's expression to change slightly. He then grabbed Batman's right leg.
"Ah!"
Bai Ye roared and lifted Batman's body, slamming him into the ceiling.
With a loud crash, a section of the ceiling caved in. Countless fragments of stone rained down, and Batman, clutching his head, fell to the ground.
Bai Ye moved forward, raising his foot to stomp down on Batman. However, Batman grabbed his ankle. Then, Batman twisted his body, clamped his legs around Bai Ye's waist, pulled him to the ground, and quickly pounced on top of him.
Batman's arm pressed down on Bai Ye's back, while his other hand grabbed Bai Ye's wrist, twisting it behind his back and subduing him.
Batman's voice, clearly altered by a machine, rasped again, "Prison will open its doors for you."
"Hahahahaha..." Bai Ye burst into laughter. "Lock me up? Aren't you afraid of a prison riot?"
As Bai Ye spoke, he exerted force, trying to break free, but was instantly pushed back to the ground.
Bai Ye's strength was slightly inferior to Batman's, but not by much. The issue was Bai Ye's skill; he was clearly lacking. Batman's "Master Brawler" and "Master Martial Artist" titles weren't given for nothing.
However, after struggling and failing to break free, Bai Ye didn't seem to mind. He lay on the ground, smiling, "Or perhaps, you'd consider killing me directly?"
Batman ignored Bai Ye, keeping him pinned as he reached for his waist, intending to pull out handcuffs.
"Do you really think you're law enforcement?" Bai Ye chuckled. "You're actually not qualified to do this. You're no different from me; we're both sins of this city!"
Batman remained silent, merely intending to handcuff Bai Ye.
But at this moment...
Bai Ye's body suddenly ignited, and fierce flames erupted.
Batman was startled and quickly moved away from Bai Ye, leaping back several times to create distance.
Bai Ye stretched his limbs, pushed himself up from the ground, and turned around leisurely.
Batman said gravely, "Mutant?"
Bai Ye grinned, then clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking audibly.
"Do you know why you're the Dark Knight?" Bai Ye raised his fist and roared. "It's because you also cannot stand the light!"
As Bai Ye threw a punch, the flames swirling around him rapidly transformed into a pillar of fire, surging towards Batman.
Batman reacted quickly, leaping to the side. The pillar of fire brushed past him.
But at this moment...
"Flame Burst!"
Bai Ye suddenly declared, making a fist with his hand. Then...
*Boom!*
The flames that had bypassed Batman instantly exploded.
Amidst the deafening roar, layers of shockwaves rolled outwards.
Batman felt as if his chest had been violently struck. The blast wave swept him away, slamming him hard against the wall behind him.