The three stood in confrontation for a moment, and Bai Ye once again reached out, grabbing towards Alex.
The instant Bai Ye moved, the two lunged at him again.
Iron Wall Body (Increases damage resistance by 50 points for 10 minutes. This effect cannot be used simultaneously with Savage Body.)
Bai Ye’s body shimmered with light. As he saw the man from the Cang Long Society approach, he unleashed a punch.
Bang!
Their fists collided. The other man grinned ferociously, deliberately angling his arm to brush against Bai Ye’s.
But this time, he didn't succeed!
As their arms crossed, a grating metallic screech echoed, and faint golden sparks even flickered between their limbs.
The man’s scale-patterned ability primarily focused on defense. While the scales were as sharp as blades, their lethality wasn't immense. With Bai Ye’s increased damage resistance, his muscles were like steel and iron, rendering the opponent’s scales unable to cut him.
However…
Blade strikes incoming!
The other woman’s saber slashed towards Bai Ye’s chest!
This was not something he could tank directly. “Like steel and iron” was a metaphor; Bai Ye’s body hadn't truly turned into metal. Even if it had, Bai Ye doubted he could withstand a direct cleave. The saber in the woman’s hand was clearly no ordinary weapon, likely not a high-tier item, but it possessed at least blue quality.
Clang!
While contemplating this, Bai Ye’s Frost Mist Sword met the woman’s saber once more, producing a clear ringing clash.
But this time, the Frost Mist Sword was knocked aside again, while the woman’s saber remained steady.
This was due to a mechanical whirring sound!
Like Zac, the woman hailed from a world of mechanical civilization and future technology. Zac’s cybernetic prosthetic was in his legs, while the woman had modified her right arm.
As the mechanical sounds emanated from the woman’s right arm, her strength surged instantly, and the Frost Mist Sword could no longer parry it.
Fortunately, Bai Ye’s reaction was swift!
“Ice Wall!”
The moment the Frost Mist Sword was dislodged, it erupted into a chilling, silver-white frost, and an ice wall rose from the ground, blocking Bai Ye.
Clang!
The saber struck the ice wall, and ice shards flew everywhere. Then, with a resounding crash, it was forcefully cleaved through, the fragments crumbling downwards.
Bai Ye had once again repelled the combined attack of the two. Seizing the opening, he grabbed Alex by the shoulder, lifting the trembling “Millionaire Mister” who had been cowering on the ground.
The three resumed their standoff. The man from the Cang Long Society chuckled, “Brother, I think you should let him go. You can’t handle this situation!”
The woman, meanwhile, shifted her position, moving laterally to adjust her stance for a better pursuit angle.
Bai Ye sneered, “I can’t handle it? Because you outnumber me?”
The Cang Long Society man replied, “You’re only one person. Even if you snatch him, what then? Without cover, you won’t be able to get him out!”
His words were factual. In the current situation, it was nearly impossible for one person to escape with Alex.
Even if Bai Ye was incredibly strong, he couldn’t simultaneously defend against attacks and escort Alex.
Thus, at least two people would be needed: one to block attacks, and the other to drag Alex and flee.
But as the man finished speaking, Bai Ye let out a laugh.
“Who told you I was alone?”
As Bai Ye spoke, he directly lifted Alex and held him up.
In the next instant, under the shocked gaze of his opponents, Bai Ye tossed Alex over the bridge railing.
“No!”
Alex screamed as he plummeted downwards.
His opponents were dumbfounded. Instinctively, they rushed to the bridge railing to look down. They then saw a massive ripple appear in the river below.
The next moment, a giant whale-like beast emerged from the water, opening its enormous mouth to swallow Alex whole before quickly sinking back into the river.
Bai Ye clenched his fists, cracking his knuckles, and paced to the center of the bridge.
“Alright, things are simpler now,” Bai Ye spread his arms and grinned menacingly. “Come on, let’s tear each other apart. You won’t be able to pursue unless you take me down first!”
When Alex was thrown from the bridge by Bai Ye, the surrounding combat immediately ceased.
The reason was simple: the fight had lost its purpose.
Alex had been snatched away by Bai Ye!
Someone immediately leaped onto the side of the bridge, wielding a strange weapon resembling two metal rods.
“Thunderclap!”
The person struck the metal rods forcefully. At the moment of impact, an electric current shot downwards.
Others produced rocket launchers, positioned themselves by the railing, and fired downwards!
Rumble!
The electric current, like a sharp blade, split the river surface, creating a fissure at least seven to eight meters long as it struck.
Then…
As the rocket launchers fired, a thunderous roar erupted, and a water column at least ten meters high burst from the river, with ripples spreading outwards in concentric circles.
But…
It was useless!
Jin Sha’s Wailmer had already submerged and was swimming forward close to the riverbed, making its location difficult to pinpoint. Moreover, the attacks from the two, while visually impressive, were incapable of harming the Wailmer at the river’s bottom.
Furthermore…
“Phoenix!” Bai Ye roared. “Phoenix Flame!”
Bai Ye suddenly punched, a pair of fiery wings materializing behind him. He then stomped forward, his fist thrusting out, and a vast expanse of scorching flames swept forward, engulfing the two opponents.
“Can’t you understand what I’m saying?” Bai Ye declared. “I told you, if you want to pursue, you have to defeat me first!”
The leader of the Cang Long Society’s face was grim as he looked at Bai Ye. “You dare to challenge so many people alone? Aren't you afraid of death?”
“Who are ‘so many people’?” Bai Ye chuckled. “I only see a bunch of common trash!”
Bai Ye’s words instantly ignited the fury of the crowd.
However, Bai Ye didn’t give them the chance to strike first. After issuing his provocation, he immediately launched his own attack.
“Goodra!” Bai Ye shouted. “Meteor Beam!”
“Ya~”
Goodra suddenly leaped from behind, landing on the side of the bridge structure. Its body began to glow, as if enveloped in a membrane of light.
Crack, crack, crack!
An invisible, mystical power began to spread. The ground emitted sounds as countless cracks appeared and began to spread wildly.