Rake's strength was 71, and he certainly had the confidence to back it up!
The World Battlefield had only been open for a little over two months. Normally, it was considered excellent to increase one's physical attributes to three or four times that of an ordinary person.
Therefore, Rake's strength level could be considered far ahead of the curve.
In fact, when it came to close-quarters combat and sheer power, Rake had never lost.
However...
With the enhancement from the T-virus and the Five Spirit Plate, Bai Ye's strength attribute had already surpassed Rake's. Now, with the added boost of his robust physique ability, Bai Ye's strength directly broke a hundred!
Completely unshakable!
And in the moment of Rake's surprise, Bai Ye suddenly reached out and grasped Rake's shoulder.
Intense pain instantly surged through him. Beads of sweat beaded on Rake's forehead. That spot had been injured in a previous fight, and now that Bai Ye had gripped it, the immense agony contorted Rake's face.
But it wasn't over!
After gripping Rake's shoulder, Bai Ye suddenly delivered a sweeping kick to the side of Rake's thigh.
This time, the sharp pain forced Rake to his knees.
His old wound!
Rake roared and, from his kneeling position, punched towards Bai Ye's abdomen.
But...
Bai Ye was faster!
Bai Ye directly headbutted Rake with his knee and then used his leg to press down on Rake's neck, slamming Rake's head against the wall.
Bai Ye asked, "Is Alex with you?"
Rake gritted his teeth and swung his arm backward, but Bai Ye caught it and twisted Rake's arm behind his back, pinning it under his ribs.
"Sorry, it's not your fault you're angry; I was wrong. Judging by your reaction, Alex isn't with you right now," Bai Ye said. "Let's change the question: where did Alex go?"
Rake clenched his teeth and strained with all his might, trying to break free.
"I honestly don't understand why some people are so foolish," Bai Ye shook his head. "Do they really need to inflict pain on themselves before they're willing to talk?"
*Crack!*
The instant Bai Ye finished speaking, he forcefully bent Rake's arm. A crisp bone-cracking sound followed.
"Ah!"
Rake cried out in pain, sweat dripping down his face.
His arm hung limply and uselessly.
Bai Ye grabbed Rake's hair, pulled him up, and said, "I don't know if your companion took Alex away, or if someone else snatched Alex from you, or perhaps you were here to snatch Alex. You'd better understand the situation. Whether you tell me or not, Alex is no longer your concern. Right now, you should be worried about your own life."
Rake panted heavily, his chest heaving. His eyes, looking at Bai Ye, were filled with anger.
"Can't live without a beating, can you?" Bai Ye grabbed Rake's other arm. "You asked for this."
"He was kidnapped!" Rake shouted. "This church is actually Alex's secret transaction point. He dug a tunnel inside the church that leads to the Red Gate Bridge. After crossing the bridge, you leave the city. But when we arrived, Alex's men were fighting with a group of gangsters, and the tunnel was blown up by the other side. Then, as we were trying to retreat, we were ambushed, and Alex was taken away by them."
Bai Ye asked, puzzled, "Why would the gangsters blow up the tunnel?"
Rake replied, "They're from another drug lord's faction. If Alex goes to prison, all his business will belong to them."
Bai Ye showed a look of realization. How could he forget these small fries? Indeed, "other drug lords" were also a faction, and they stood on the side of the police.
Bai Ye asked, "So where is Alex now?"
"Don't know," Rake said. "Huang Cheng Jun went after him."
Bai Ye nodded and suddenly grabbed Rake by the back of his neck.
Rake's eyes widened in alarm, and he struggled frantically. But Bai Ye's hand was like a vise; no matter how Rake thrashed, it was useless.
Rake roared, "You broke your promise!"
Bai Ye retorted, "I never said I'd let you go if you cooperated! If you cooperate, I'll let you go!"
*Crack!*
Bai Ye forcefully twisted Rake's neck. Rake's body went limp and fell to the ground, his eyes wide open in death.
Bai Ye grinned, then stepped over the corpse, walked through the corridor, and quickly left through the back door.
But...
*Clang, clang, clang...*
The moment Bai Ye pushed the door open, gunshots erupted, striking the iron door with sharp cracks.
Bai Ye peeked out. The police were well-prepared and were encircling the back entrance.
Bai Ye took out his beast-taming sphere and threw it forward forcefully. "Goodra, take care of them!"
The beast-taming sphere traced an arc through the air and landed. A white light flashed, and then Goodra appeared before the police officers.
"Yaa~"
Goodra cried out, but the sound lacked any real menace.
However, Goodra's appearance startled the police officers...
What kind of monster is this?
The next moment, the police officers rapidly opened fire towards Goodra.
But...
The bullets were ineffective against Goodra!
The bullets struck Goodra's body, but the sticky slime on Goodra acted like a suit of armor. When the bullets hit, they failed to penetrate the slime. Due to the slime's lubrication, they grazed Goodra's body and flew off, causing no damage whatsoever.
"Yaa~"
Goodra cried out and suddenly shook its head. Its two antennae shot forward, hitting two officers and sending them flying.
Bai Ye shouted, "Goodra, Dragon Pulse!"
Goodra nodded, spread its arms, and opened its mouth.
The next instant, a vast area of radiance appeared in Goodra's mouth, slowly condensing until it formed a ball of light.
Then...
Goodra swung its head forward, and the light orb flew outwards.
The police officers had no idea what Dragon Pulse was. Upon seeing the light orb, they instinctively retreated. At that moment...
*BOOM!*
The light orb exploded, and Dragon Pulse was unleashed!
A powerful shockwave radiated outwards, sending all the police officers flying, crashing into their surroundings.
"Well done!"
Bai Ye ran from behind, high-fived Goodra, then recalled it into the beast-taming sphere. He then jogged forward and exited the alley.
After leaving the alley, distant gunfire could still be heard from the front, indicating the exchange of fire was ongoing. He looked up at the sky; Scyther was nowhere to be seen.
But just then...
The sound of screeching tires filled the air as a car suddenly stopped beside Bai Ye.
...