Chapter 613: I, Joker (XI)
Chapter 613: I, Joker (XI)
The_Bruce naturally couldn’t remain indifferent to "Poison Ivy’s" Operation. He reacted instantly, launching ranged attacks to disrupt the enemy’s bombardment.
Swish—
A Batman Batarang sliced through the air, striking with lethal precision.
Xiao Ling, however, remained unfazed. She knew Xiao Tan would intercept it for her.
“I’ll block it!” Xiao Tan lived up to expectations. With a sharp cry, he leapt forward like a gale, intercepting the Batarang mid-air.
Clang—
The clash of metal rang out, sparking a bright flash. The spinning Batarang, renowned for its deadly momentum, was pierced through by the sleeve sword springing from Xiao Tan’s wrist, impaled on its blade.
[Name: Altair’s Touch]
[Type: Composite Weapon]
[Quality: Flawless]
[Attack Power: Extreme]
[Defense: Medium]
[Attribute: None]
[Special Effect: Assassin’s Edge (Unbreakable Wristblade); Perfect Calibration (Auto-calibrate trajectory when firing wrist daggers)]
[Equipment Condition: Martial Arts Proficiency A, Scouting Proficiency B, Bound]
[Background: The bracer once used by Assassin Grandmaster Altair Ibn-Laahad. This genius assassin, who earned his master title at age twenty-five, revolutionized the bracer’s design. The new sleeve sword no longer requires finger amputation to equip, its durability enhanced for slashing combat, while the precision of its throwing daggers was significantly improved.]
This equipment was clearly the prize Xiao Tan won during the Summit Confrontation. Many might have forgotten that the reward for 11th-30th place was: [One random Flawless-grade Equipment (type selectable) corresponding to level, and 3000 skill points].
Here, one must mention Wang Tan Zhi’s luck—it was simply different from others’.
When choosing his Equipment type, Xiao Tan hadn’t selected “Weapon,” opting instead for “Hand Armor.” He already had ample melee weapons, but his armor needed improvement. Excluding the [Wilted Armor], [Deerskin Boots], and [Wolf Mane Greaves], he focused on hand protection.
Yet… he drew a specialized Assassin’s Bracer. This item replaced the default bracer in his attire, combining armor and weapon functions. It also provided reliable ranged attacks, compensating for his lower Shooting Proficiency. Additionally, the sleeve sword didn’t conflict with his claw blades, allowing both to be equipped on the same hand.
All in all, this was practically a tailor-made Equipment for Xiao Tan, vastly enriching his combat tactics and elevating his capabilities.
“This can’t be!” The_Bruce blurted out, stunned. He wasn’t surprised by the opponent’s speed, but by the sleeve sword’s sheer power.
The Batman Batarang he threw was no ordinary weapon. Crafted from an ultra-hard alloy with embedded microchips, it was essentially a miniature missile.
Theoretically, this Batarang could slice through a car’s hull, kill its occupants, exit through the other side, and return to The_Bruce’s hand…
Hmph… Scared, aren’t you? Xiao Tan smirked mid-air. If I weren’t worried about chopping off your hand, I’d have slashed you with this already.
“Hey!” Xiao Ling called to Xiao Tan. “Catch me, okay?”
“Got it.” Having partnered with Xiao Ling for so long, their chemistry was flawless. Even cryptic signals made perfect sense to them.
After their silent communication, Xiao Tan activated the [Heaven-Earth Reversal Mantra] and soared skyward.
Almost simultaneously, the massive cannon on Xiao Ling’s shoulder—a stump-like behemoth—fired.
[Name: Annihilation Cannon]
[Type: Weapon]
[Quality: Fine]
[Attack Power: Extreme]
[Attribute: Fire]
[Special Effect: None]
[Equipment Condition: Shooting Proficiency A, Character Strength sufficient to lift the barrel, Bound]
[Background: An extreme weapon sacrificing mobility, precision, and sustained combat capability. Weighing 190 kilograms, its recoil and destructive power are equally staggering, with a ten-minute cooldown between shots. PS: This item must be stored/retrieved from the satchel via photonization. Each retrieval initiates a new cooldown.]
Boom—
Blazing flames erupted, thunderous detonations shaking the air. The Annihilation Cannon’s energy beam roared like a fire dragon, devouring the police station’s rooftop.
“Damn it…” The_Bruce cursed, sprinting toward the roof’s edge. His speed was no joke—within seconds, he reached the edge. The next moment, he performed a masochistic roll, escaping the roof’s destruction.
Simultaneously, the dragon-like energy column tore through the building’s top floor, plunging downward until it obliterated the entire structure. But it didn’t stop there—the raging flames spread horizontally. Three seconds later, every floor erupted in flames, fire surging from windows on all sides.
Ten seconds later, as expected… the gas pipelines in the basement exploded.
A series of deafening blasts followed, triggering chain reactions across nearby blocks. Hundreds of fire columns erupted from underground, turning the streets into a Sea of Fire. The Robin Squad surrounding the police station descended into chaos.
Meanwhile, the perpetrators—propelled by the cannon’s recoil—soared into the high sky.
Of course, Xiao Ling wasn’t unscathed. Despite her attire’s protection, her shoulder was scorched. Stabilizing the cannon against its immense recoil drained significant stamina.
In short, the Annihilation Cannon’s practicality was extremely low. If this scenario’s environment weren’t relatively safe and open, Xiao Ling wouldn’t have used such an extreme weapon.
“Phew… almost at my limit.” After a dozen seconds, Xiao Ling sighed, ceasing her assault. She photonized the shoulder-mounted weapon and stored it in her satchel.
Just then, Xiao Tan, returning from his high-altitude maneuver, arrived beside her. He caught her in a standard princess carry and reopened his divine mantra.
“Are you okay?” Xiao Tan asked. Once again in Tiandi Reversal state, the weight difference allowed him to cradle Xiao Ling, floating upward in a slow, controlled ascent.
“I’m fine,” she replied, glancing at her game menu. “Vitality and stamina losses are minimal. I’ve got the [Three Blossoms Crowning Technique]—I’ll recover fully within ten minutes.”
“Oh.” Xiao Tan nodded, then added, “Sorry… because of me, we had to execute this retreat early.”
“Retreat?” Xiao Ling scoffed. “Who said anything about retreating? We only stalled them a bit—clearly not enough.”
“Huh?” Xiao Tan blinked. “Then why rush to blow up the building?”
“Tch,” she grumbled. “Who do you think I’m protecting here? Your ‘Two-Face’ image! You said you’d run, so run already.” She paused. “But… we can run a little slower. Don’t lose the pursuers just yet.”
“Oh~ Right,” Xiao Tan nodded. “Got a plan then?”
“Plan?” Xiao Ling pointed behind him. “Simple. Grab one of those first.”
Xiao Tan turned. Two hover airships approached from that direction.
……
Meanwhile, in the Batcave’s command center.
“This is insane! What the hell are these guys?!” Gordon shouted, watching the Robin Squad’s teleportation footage.
“Calm down, my friend,” Kliberdoctor said, puffing a cigarette. “Our master hasn’t lost yet…” He lowered his voice. “At least… not yet.”
Hiss—
The electronic door slid open.
Gordon glanced instinctively. The sight nearly scared the life out of him…
Two figures stood at the entrance: Feng Bu Jue (Joker) and Li Ruoyu (Harley Quinn). Each wielded dual submachine guns (looted from the Robin Squad), storming in with chaotic glee.
Da-da-da—
Two seconds later, Feng Bu Jue opened fire, mowing down a staff member. He kicked the corpse, shouting, “Don’t move!”
(End of Chapter)
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