The Predator warrior's head was gone, its chest plate completely pierced by a fist-sized blood hole that ran straight through its body. Its left leg was also missing, and judging by the wounds, it wasn't the result of scavenging after death, but had been ripped off.
This was brutal!
This was not something an ordinary Xenomorph could accomplish. Even if an ordinary Xenomorph could kill a Predator, it wouldn't inflict such horrifying injuries.
Furthermore, Xenomorph saliva was corrosive, so during a fight, it would invariably leave some corrosive marks. Yet, there were very few corrosive marks on this body, indicating that the Predator before them had been dispatched in an extremely short period.
Drip, drip…
As Bai Ye pondered, he suddenly heard the sound of dripping water 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, with corrosive saliva continuously dripping down. Upon hitting the ground, it would produce wisps of white smoke.
The Xenomorph slowly moved to directly above Bai Ye. It suddenly released its grip and fell from the ceiling, intending to land directly on Bai Ye.
But at that very moment…
Bai Ye whipped his head around, still clutching a burning Taoist talisman!
"Fire Curse!"
Bai Ye raised his hand and threw the talisman into the air.
BOOM!
The talisman flew straight and true, like a blade, and exploded with a roar upon hitting the Xenomorph's head!
A massive fireball erupted in the air, quickly engulfing the Xenomorph's body. Simultaneously, the blast wave rippled outwards, sending the Xenomorph flying.
CRASH!
The Xenomorph slammed heavily onto the ground.
Bai Ye didn't pause, a second talisman already in his hand.
"Lightning Strike!"
Bai Ye held the talisman aloft, and a bolt of lightning appeared out of nowhere, striking down towards the Xenomorph.
ROAR!
Upon being struck by lightning, the Xenomorph let out a piercing shriek and writhed on the ground. It finally managed to get up, only to crash into the machinery beside it, staggering and falling again.
Traces of electricity coursed through the Xenomorph's body, leaving it paralyzed.
Bai Ye sprinted forward rapidly, reaching the Xenomorph.
SPLAT!
The Xenomorph opened its maw, and its stinger-like tongue suddenly shot out.
However, as if he had expected it, Bai Ye dodged the attack by tilting his head.
In reality, the Xenomorph's attack methods were limited. Once one became accustomed to them, they weren't that difficult to evade, and one could even predict them.
"So…" Bai Ye suddenly grinned, raising his Zanpakuto and slashing to the side, saying, "The tail should be next, right?"
CLANG!
The moment Bai Ye's Zanpakuto slashed horizontally, a crisp clanging sound echoed.
Just as Bai Ye predicted, after its tongue attack failed, the Xenomorph immediately swung its tail. Unfortunately for it, Bai Ye had already anticipated it.
The next instant, Bai Ye leaped up, soaring over the Xenomorph's body and landing behind it. His left hand formed a claw, gripping the carapace of the Xenomorph's head.
Since he knew the Xenomorph's weakness from the Predator, how could he not exploit it?
SPLAT!
Some of the Xenomorph's skull was torn open by Bai Ye. He then raised his Zanpakuto and thrust it in forcefully.
This seemed to have thoroughly enraged the Xenomorph.
It roared madly and thrashed its body, flinging Bai Ye away.
CRUNCH!
Bai Ye was flung through the air, smashing into a machine on the side, denting it.
However, Bai Ye didn't let go!
The Dragon Claw technique was effective, firmly gripping the Xenomorph's skull. Next, Bai Ye produced a grenade and shoved it into the gap created by the Zanpakuto.
The next moment, Bai Ye released his grip on the Xenomorph and sprinted rapidly towards the side, then leaped forward.
BOOM!
An explosion suddenly erupted, and amidst the flames, the Xenomorph's head was blown to pieces. Its remaining half-body also burned fiercely as it fell to the ground.
Bai Ye propped himself up on the ground, looking at the fallen Xenomorph's corpse, a hint of bewilderment on his face.
This was just an ordinary Xenomorph.
Ordinary Xenomorphs shouldn't have the ability to slaughter Predators.
Just then…
Thump, thump, thump…
Heavy footsteps suddenly echoed.
Bai Ye's expression turned serious, and he glanced towards the end of the corridor.
A towering Xenomorph, nearly two and a half meters tall, slowly emerged. Unlike ordinary Xenomorphs, which, despite their humanoid bodies, often moved with a bestial gait, and even when walking on two legs, would bend forward with a posture distinctly different from humans, this one was different.
This Xenomorph, however, was different. It walked with a completely human posture, its forearms longer and more human-like, allowing the musculature to be clearly seen.
Notably, the back of its head bore strands of black tendrils, remarkably similar to a Predator's dreadlocks.
Soon, the Xenomorph approached Bai Ye, still carrying a Predator's head in its hand. As it advanced, blood continuously dripped down, leaving bloody imprints on the ground.
"Hah…" Bai Ye let out a long sigh, getting up 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 gait, giving the Predalien superior flexibility and agility.
Bai Ye took a deep breath. "Scan!"
Biological scan initiated…
Biological scan completed…
Predalien (Adult) (Healthy): A mutated Xenomorph born from a Facehugger infecting 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 shown, while others couldn't be scanned, and the weakness search was also unsuccessful.
He couldn't expect too much from a mere green-quality biological scanning system, and simply knowing a strength stat was very useful information for Bai Ye.
Sixteen times the strength of a normal human!
Bai Ye's strength after T-virus modification was 68, which was then increased to 79 by the Spiritual Gathering Array of the Five Spirits Plate. Concurrently, through constant combat and training, his body would gradually strengthen, allowing Bai Ye to self-improve his Strength attribute by 3. Therefore, Bai Ye's current Strength attribute was 82.
In other words…
If you halved the Predalien's Strength stat, it would still be a match for Bai Ye!