The Predator warrior's head was gone, its chest plate completely penetrated, leaving a fist-sized bloody hole that ran straight through its body. Its left leg was also missing, and the wound indicated it wasn't a result of post-mortem scavenging, but had been forcefully torn off.
How gruesome!
This was no ordinary Xenomorph's doing. Even if a standard Xenomorph could kill a Predator, it couldn't inflict such terrifying injuries.
Furthermore, Xenomorph saliva was corrosive, which would typically leave traces of corrosion during a fight. However, there were very few such marks on this body, suggesting the Predator was killed in an extremely short period.
Drip, drip…
As Bai Ye pondered, he suddenly heard the sound of water droplets behind him.
Bai Ye raised an eyebrow, already anticipating what was about to happen, but he didn't turn around, nor did he move!
A Xenomorph was hanging upside down from the ceiling, slowly moving its body. Corrosive saliva continuously dripped down, and upon hitting the floor, it produced wisps of white smoke.
The Xenomorph slowly maneuvered above Bai Ye, suddenly loosened its grip, and dropped down from the ceiling, intending to land directly on Bai Ye.
But in that instant…
Bai Ye sharply turned his head, holding a burning Taoist talisman in his hand!
"Fire Curse!"
Bai Ye raised his hand and threw the talisman into the air.
Boom!
The talisman flew straight and sharp as a blade, exploding with a roar upon hitting the Xenomorph's head!
A massive fireball erupted in the air, quickly engulfing the Xenomorph's body. Simultaneously, the shockwave from the explosion rippled outwards, blasting the Xenomorph away.
Crash!
The Xenomorph slammed heavily onto the ground.
Bai Ye didn't hesitate; a second talisman appeared in his hand.
"Lightning Strike!"
Bai Ye held up the talisman, and a bolt of lightning materialized from nowhere in the air, striking down towards the Xenomorph.
Aow!
Upon being struck by the lightning, the Xenomorph let out a piercing shriek and rolled on the ground. It managed to get up, only to crash into the machinery on the side and stagger to the ground.
Traces of electricity coursed through the Xenomorph's body, paralyzing it.
Bai Ye sprinted forward, reaching the Xenomorph.
Swoosh!
The Xenomorph opened its maw, and a spike-like tongue shot out.
However, as if anticipating this, Bai Ye tilted his head, dodging the attack.
In reality, Xenomorph attack patterns were limited, and once accustomed to them, they weren't that difficult to evade, and even predictable.
"So..." Bai Ye suddenly grinned and swung his Zanpakuto to the side, saying, "The tail should be next, right?"
Clang!
The moment Bai Ye slashed horizontally, a crisp metallic clash echoed.
Just as Bai Ye had predicted, after its tongue attack failed, the Xenomorph whipped its tail. Unfortunately, Bai Ye had anticipated it.
The next instant, Bai Ye leaped, soaring over the Xenomorph's body and landing behind it. His left hand formed a claw, gripping the carapace of the Xenomorph's skull.
Having learned the Xenomorph's weakness from the Predator, how could he not exploit it?
Squelch!
A part of the Xenomorph's skull was torn open by Bai Ye, who then thrust his Zanpakuto forcefully into the opening.
This seemed to utterly enrage the Xenomorph.
It roared ferociously and thrashed its body, flinging Bai Ye away.
Bang!
Bai Ye was thrown back, crashing into a piece of machinery on the side, denting it.
However, Bai Ye didn't let go!
His Dragon Claw technique held firm, gripping the Xenomorph's skull. Bai Ye then pulled out a grenade and shoved it into the gap made by the Zanpakuto.
The next moment, Bai Ye released the Xenomorph and sprinted rapidly to the side, then leaped forward.
Rumble!
An explosion suddenly erupted, followed by flames. The Xenomorph's head was blown to bits, and its remaining half-body burned fiercely as it collapsed on the ground.
Bai Ye pushed himself up, propping himself on the ground, and looked at the fallen Xenomorph carcass with a hint of confusion.
This was just an ordinary Xenomorph.
Ordinary Xenomorphs shouldn't possess the capability to slaughter Predators.
Just then…
Thump, thump, thump…
Heavy footsteps suddenly echoed.
Bai Ye's expression sharpened, and he turned his head towards the far end.
A towering Xenomorph, nearly two and a half meters tall, slowly emerged. Unlike ordinary Xenomorphs, which, despite their humanoid bodies, often moved like beasts, or if bipedal, would lean forward and bend, significantly differing from human posture.
However, this Xenomorph was different. It walked with a completely human gait, its forearms longer and more human-like, with visible muscle definition.
Notably, the back of its head bore several black tendrils, strikingly similar to a Predator's dreadlocks.
Soon, the creature strode towards Bai Ye, carrying a Predator's head. Blood dripped continuously as it moved, leaving bloody trails on the ground.
"Ha..." Bai Ye exhaled deeply, rising from the ground. "The troublesome one has finally arrived."
Without a doubt…
This was a Predalien!
Higher defense, stronger attack power, and most importantly, a more human-like movement pattern, granting the Predalien superior flexibility and agility.
Bai Ye took a deep breath. "Scan!"
Biological scan initiated…
Biological scan completed…
Predalien (Adult) (Healthy): An anomalous Xenomorph born from a Facehugger implanting a Predator.
Strength: 161
Speed: ??
Stamina: ??
Spirit: 102
Intelligence: ??
Weakness Search: Failed
…
Bai Ye glanced at the data displayed on his bio-mask. Only Strength and Spirit were available; the rest couldn't be scanned, and the weakness search also failed.
He couldn't demand too much from a mere green-quality biological scanning system, and simply knowing its Strength was valuable information for Bai Ye.
Sixteen times the strength of a normal human!
Bai Ye's strength, after being modified by the T-virus, was 68, then increased to 79 through the Gathering Spirit of the Five Spirit Disc. Furthermore, through constant combat and training, his body gradually strengthened, adding 3 points of Strength through self-improvement, bringing his current Strength attribute to 82.
In other words…
If the Predalien's Strength were halved, it would still be Bai Ye's equal!
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