"Help, help..."
"No, don't kill me, we're all from the sin faction!"
"Get out of the way, all of you get out of the way!"
People around were shouting, desperately trying to escape.
Some quickly climbed over walls and escaped onto the street, while others were caught by the poisonous waves, trapped within, and then screamed in agony. As their life force drained, they gradually grew old, eventually becoming withered corpses, bobbing up and down in the poisonous tide.
Meanwhile...
Bai Ye stepped into the Investigation Bureau.
After entering, Bai Ye glanced around and couldn't help but exclaim.
This clown was truly ruthless, having blown up the Investigation Bureau into a wreck again.
The office area on the side of the lobby was a complete mess, with tables and chairs all collapsed on the ground. Burning flames could be seen everywhere, with jumbled debris and documents scattered everywhere.
The fire alarm was blaring incessantly, sounding incredibly harsh.
From the ceiling, fire sprinklers were continuously spraying water, causing puddles to form everywhere on the ground.
Suddenly...
With a bang!
A side iron door was kicked open, and a man stumbled backward out of it.
A tattered purple suit, green hair slicked back, his face painted stark white, and a blood-red grin that stretched to his ears – a truly ferocious clown costume.
Such a distinctive appearance could only belong to the Joker.
As the Joker staggered out, a bearded man followed him out from behind the door. He was dressed like a middle-aged man who refused to give up on his rebellious youth, wearing a black motorcycle jacket with gaudy embroidery, tight leather pants, studded leather shoes, and spiky golden short hair. His beard looked rugged, and he carried a medieval greatsword.
"Madman Robben?"
Bai Ye glanced at the man and suddenly chuckled.
This guy...
He knew him well.
More accurately, Bai Ye had been quite familiar with him in his previous life.
Robben Derix, nicknamed Madman, a Chosen One from the steampunk world. In Bai Ye's past life, this guy was one of the strongest to survive until the end. He had clashed with Bai Ye multiple times. Coincidentally, Bai Ye remembered that Madman Robben had ultimately died at the hands of Situ Chiceng in his previous life.
In this life...
Situ Chiceng was already dead, killed by Bai Ye.
So, did he somehow save Madman Robben?
Or perhaps...
He should finish what Situ Chiceng had started and send Madman Robben on his way?
While Bai Ye's thoughts were wandering, the Joker let out a sinister laugh and lunged at Robben. A switchblade suddenly slid out from his cuff, which he flicked and threw towards Robben's face.
Then...
Robben lightly raised his hand, grabbed the Joker's wrist, and delivered a knee strike to the Joker's abdomen. The Joker immediately doubled over, his body curled up like a shrimp, spewing blood.
The next moment, Robben grabbed the Joker by his hair and casually tossed him onto the ground.
Bai Ye couldn't help but cover his face. What pathetic combat ability!
As Batman's most troublesome opponent, his eternal nemesis, the nightmare of the Sin City, the Joker's combat power...
Bai Ye felt that even "trash among trash" was not enough to describe him. This was completely the level of a weakling. Perhaps even a strong ordinary person with some basic combat training could easily beat up the Joker.
However, in a way, it further highlighted the Joker's power and madness.
The Joker, lacking exceptional combat skills, managed to toy with Batman using only his intellect. That was his terrifying aspect.
But Batman was a rule-follower. Even when resorting to force, he never killed. Bound by order, these rules constrained Batman and provided openings for the Joker.
But...
The Chosen Ones were not such obedient children.
Even the Chosen Ones from the Order faction, representing justice at this moment, could not conceal their blood-soaked scent.
How could anyone who survived the World Battlefield be a good person?
Especially those who had fared well on the World Battlefield.
"Perhaps I should cut off your legs," Robben said, looking down at the Joker sprawled on the ground. "Either way, I just need to send you back to the detention center. Whether you become crippled is irrelevant, and whether you die in the detention center is also unimportant."
As Robben spoke, he raised his greatsword and was about to swing it towards the Joker's legs.
But at that very moment...
Clang, clang, clang!
The sound of dragging chains suddenly echoed.
Robben immediately looked up and saw a massive stone sword flying towards him. He quickly brought his greatsword up to block.
Clang!
The Everlasting South Desolation struck Robben's greatsword with a clear metallic ring. Immediately after, the immense force sent Robben staggering backward.
After four or five steps, Robben regained his balance and looked up at Bai Ye, who was walking towards him.
"Sorry, you can't do that," Bai Ye said, taking out his Predator bio-mask and slowly putting it on. "If he loses his legs, it will be very inconvenient for me to take him with me."
Bio-scan initiated...
Bio-scan complete...
Robben Derix (Chosen One) (Health Status): Chosen One from the steampunk world.
Strength: 90
Speed: ??
Stamina: ??
Spirit: 88
Intelligence: 13
Weakness Search: ??
Possessions (Incomplete): Hextech Sword (Weapon) Mechanical Holy Beetle (Item) Silver Scorpion Tail (Weapon) Spiral Robot II (Beast Companion)
Abilities (Incomplete): Master Craftsman (Superpower) Mechanical Creation (Superpower)
...
Bai Ye scanned Robben's information. Not much was revealed about his physical attributes, only his Strength, Spirit, and Intelligence scores.
Intelligence could be ignored. Strength 90, Spirit 88, though not as high as Bai Ye's, was still a considerable level.
As expected, there was a reason Robben had survived until the end in his previous life.
It was possible some individuals had suddenly acquired treasures and risen rapidly, but most strong individuals had accumulated their power step by step since entering the World Battlefield. Regardless of the era, they were inevitably among the elite.
On the other side, Robben stretched his limbs and then looked at Bai Ye. "You got in so easily, found the Joker so easily. I thought the sin faction didn't have many experts, which made me feel a bit bored, but now it seems there's still something to have fun with!"
As Robben spoke, his expression grew increasingly excited, even revealing a hint of madness.
Then...
With a bang!
Robben stomped on the ground forcefully and charged towards Bai Ye.
...