Upon arriving at the scene, Bai Ye did not appear directly in the combat area but instead hid within shops along the river, peeking out.
As Li Jia Yi had said, Hamel looked quite miserable at the moment.
Hamel's upper garment was gone, revealing a physique of bulging muscles. Who would have thought that old bat had such a good build.
However, visible wounds could be seen on Hamel's body, steadily oozing blood.
The injuries were not severe, about seven or eight wounds, and all were superficial. Yet, Hamel possessed super-regeneration!
With such an ability, the fact that Hamel still sustained so many wounds indicated just how fierce the battle was.
Indeed, it was so.
A streak of shimmering light flashed across the sky, followed by the sharp cry of a sword.
Situ Chi Cheng broke through the clouds, appearing in the sky, three flying swords circling him. He formed a hand seal, and the three swords merged into a single line, piercing down towards Hamel.
Hamel roared, his massive bat wings unfurling from his back. His entire body was suffused with blood energy, transforming into a giant scythe that slashed upwards at the sky.
Boom!
A deafening collision echoed.
As their weapons met, terrifying fluctuations erupted, pushing outwards in all directions.
The ground along the riverbank shattered, cracks spreading outwards.
The next moment…
After a brief stalemate, Hamel's blood-colored scythe could no longer hold on and shattered with a mighty crash.
However, Situ Chi Cheng's three flying swords were also repelled.
But Hamel's opponent was not just Situ Chi Cheng alone!
Behind Hamel, a Predator stood on the riverbank and suddenly raised its arm.
A wrist-mounted gun was attached to the Predator's forearm.
A beam of green energy suddenly appeared, shooting forward and hitting Hamel's back.
With a *thwack*!
Hamel's back was pierced by the shot, and a splash of bright red blood sprayed out.
This was how Hamel sustained his wounds. While super-regeneration was formidable, facing continuous attacks, even super-regeneration couldn't keep up with the rate of injury.
However, Bai Ye believed that the group of fanatics would also be in quite a predicament.
It was already four against one, and Hamel was continuously getting injured, yet they still couldn't take him down. The four fanatics were likely filled with despair; this guy was too hard to kill.
But at this rate, Hamel's demise was only a matter of time.
Firstly, if the speed at which Hamel was injured could exceed his super-regeneration speed, then theoretically, there was a chance to kill Hamel.
Secondly, Hamel had been entangled with them all night and was now extremely fatigued. While super-regeneration could heal his injuries, mental exhaustion could not be alleviated.
Thirdly, daylight was indeed a significant disadvantage for Hamel. His strength was weakened by at least twenty to thirty percent. When Bai Ye had fought Hamel before, he was noticeably stronger than he was now.
At the same time, Bai Ye's Den Den Mushi suddenly rang.
Bai Ye casually took out the Den Den Mushi and answered, "Hello? What is it?"
Li Jia Yi's voice came through, laced with a hint of impatience, "Why aren't you making a move? Are you just watching the show from there?"
Bai Ye replied, "I was waiting for you to make your move!"
Li Jia Yi said, "I'm responsible for remote support and containment."
Bai Ye responded, "I'm terribly sorry, but I'm also responsible for remote support and containment."
Li Jia Yi roared, "You son of a b*tch!"
Bai Ye said, "Stop with the useless talk. I'm asking if you're going in or not."
Li Jia Yi hesitated for a moment, then said, "You're relentless. I'll go, but if you run, this is not over between us!"
*Beep, beep, beep…*
After Li Jia Yi finished his curses, he hung up the phone directly.
At the same time…
Bai Ye peered towards the riverbank and suddenly, from a shop to his side, nine enormous crystalline tails shot out, smashing down towards the Predator who had just fired.
Rumble, rumble, rumble…
Continuous thunderous roars erupted. A section of the riverbank directly collapsed, and the Predator fell into the river.
Li Jia Yi attacked while muttering curses, "You b*stard, aren't you coming out yet?"
Bai Ye grinned and then transformed into a streak of electricity, soaring into the sky.
Bai Ye flew directly into the air, his great wings unfurling behind him, transforming into a pair of crystalline wings burning with flames.
Either don't fight, or fight the strongest!
Bai Ye directly targeted Situ Chi Cheng. He unleashed venom from his arm and then punched forward with immense force.
Poison Dragon (Releases a poisonous dragon condensed from venom for attack. Upon contact, any object will be corroded by the poison.)
The venom dripping from Bai Ye's body continuously condensed and transformed into a dragon shape, heading forward and directly at Situ Chi Cheng.
Situ Chi Cheng dared not be careless, as he had suffered at Bai Ye's hands before.
"Three Stars Return to Moon!"
Situ Chi Cheng let out a low growl. Immediately, the three flying swords flew back to Situ Chi Cheng and circled in front of him.
The sword light formed a circle and collided with the Poison Dragon, shattering it.
The next moment, Situ Chi Cheng formed a hand seal, drawing talismans with his fingers, and quickly pointed forward.
"Five Elements Technique!" Situ Chi Cheng shouted softly, "Zi Wu Cold Tide!"
With the point of Situ Chi Cheng's finger, the surrounding temperature suddenly plummeted. A large expanse of silvery-white frost appeared, dancing forward and freezing the dispersed venom.
The venom turned into purple ice spheres, falling downwards and into the river.
Bai Ye pouted. The Doku Doku no Mi was useful and powerful.
As one of Bai Ye's trump cards, the Doku Doku no Mi certainly had its merits, but why was it only red quality?
Because the Doku Doku no Mi couldn't hold its own in high-level battles.
There were many ways to counter the Doku Doku no Mi in high-level battles.
Freezing and high temperatures could both suppress the Doku Doku no Mi. Alternatively, if that didn't work, one could simply shatter it with attacks, or energy-based defenses could also counter it. It was only when facing physical defenses that the venom's corrosive properties truly shone.
Of course, poison, due to its unique nature, would never go out of style. It all depended on whether the opponent had countermeasures. If they didn't, the Doku Doku no Mi's venom was a nightmare.
At the same time…
Situ Chi Cheng blocked the Poison Dragon and formed another sword seal, and the three swords suddenly split.
Three into six, six into twelve, twelve into twenty-four…
In the blink of an eye, twenty-four phantom flying swords appeared before Situ Chi Cheng, forming a circle, and then shot out consecutively towards Bai Ye.
"Hmph!" Bai Ye sneered, "You want to compete with me on who has more weapons?"
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