Section 9: The Dramatic Transformation of Lier

Lier, run quickly

His current condition is dire. Although the recent assault successfully eliminated the annoying 'fly', it came at an unbearable cost. His legs are extremely sore due to muscle strain from the exertion. Additionally, his right hand's index and ring fingers are oddly bent, having been fractured by the neck bone of a thug. However, none of this is the most critical issue; the significant concern is the bullet hole in his calf. Although it did not damage the bone, Blood Eye is certain that he cannot rely on this leg for the foreseeable future. He has already been favored by Lady Luck for not having his leg shattered by a high-speed bullet.

Since the battle began, only a few minutes have passed, yet Blood Eye has already teetered on the brink of life and death several times. Now, however, it has ultimately reached a dead end

A trace of confusion flickered in the eyes of the Blood Eye. But it vanished in an instant. Taking a deep breath, he bent down to prepare for an explosion. However, his left foot, which was positioned back, seemed to have touched something hard. Blood Eye turned his head to take a look, and suddenly, his eyes brightened.

The intense gunfire was almost impossible to quantify, sounding more like a prolonged hiss. This armored, externally mounted six-barrel machine gun, known as the "Battlefield Chainsaw," is not merely a name without substance. Its terrifying rate of fire and formidable striking power are the reasons. With a firing rate approaching 10,000 rounds per minute and the ability to tear through 2-centimeter steel plates, the rocks providing cover for Blood Eye seemed as fragile as paper. Blood Eye could only rely on a whirlwind-like speed to dart between the rocks, unable to stop. He knew that even a moment's pause would result in being shredded by the metal storm in the next instant

He was determined to go all out. Unless he eliminated this bandit, he could forget about escaping with Li Er. In an instant, the murderous intent within Xue Tong surged, and his pupils turned as red as blood.

In the blink of an eye, Blood Eye suddenly felt a familiar pulse emanating from within his body. A powerful force surged forth from deep inside, transmitting to the soles of his feet. His speed unexpectedly doubled compared to usual. The distance of a full twenty meters was crossed in an instant. Before him appeared the astonished and fearful face of the bandit. Blood Eye's right hand, with fingers extended like a blade, swung fiercely towards that detestable face.

No! No! No! Lier screamed frantically as she suddenly pounced onto the back of the black bear, resembling an octopus clinging to its back. Her hands wildly reached for the bear's face.

Damn it! Despicable woman! Are you looking for death? Get the hell out of here, get out of here!

Hahaha! Let's see how you escape, kid. Prepare to be skinned and flayed! The black bear laughed arrogantly, waving a six-barreled machine gun in his left hand, recklessly unleashing a barrage of metal bullets, chasing after the figure of Blood Eye everywhere.

The blood-red eyes brightened, and then he tore a ragged piece of cloth from his body. Bending down, he tightly bound it around the injured calf. Then he stepped down forcefully.

"No!" Lier let out a sharp scream and suddenly rushed out from her hiding place. She had already realized that the slender Blood Eye was no match for the black bear. Even with boxing gloves, it would not make a difference. This was no longer a contest of hand-to-hand combat; it was a battle of two different levels. Once armored, the black bear resembled an unwearied killing machine, something that Blood Eye could not withstand.

In order to survive, at this moment, Blood Eye unleashed all of his power. There was no longer any concealment. The muscles in his legs swelled to an extraordinary degree, providing him with terrifying explosive strength. With a dull thud and a sound of impact, a shallow dent appeared on the ground beneath his feet. The powerful recoil propelled him forward like a bullet

He knew that this was likely his last chance. As long as he could injure the armored black bear, it would mean he had a possibility of escape

That fellow is undoubtedly a cunning individual. At first, he didn't dare to show his face at all. But now, he hides far away and ambushes Blood Eye with a crossbow. The bolts fired from the crossbow frequently obstruct Blood Eye's path, putting him in perilous situations

With a resolute expression in her eyes, Lier suddenly tore at her own skin, and a large amount of blood gushed forth like a fountain, splattering onto the black bear. In the blood-red gaze, she clearly saw the glimmering particles within the blood. Following this, Lier let out a roar that was not human, her nails and teeth growing wildly, and she bit down on the black bear's neck.

Suddenly, Xue Tong felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her from head to toe, leaving her heart bitter and cold

Hahaha! The black bear laughed wildly. "I'll break your legs and see how you run then. You little brat, I never expected you to hide so well; your speed is actually comparable to mine in armor. But what does that matter? Today, you are doomed! Doomed!"

But... can his fist break through the steel armor

This charge is relentless and unwavering

That was a tattered cloth bag. It contained the goods he had purchased at the black market today. Among the other items, Blood Eye did not care, but he clearly remembered buying a pair of boxing gloves

"No!" Lier was scratching frantically, as if she had lost her mind. In this situation, the black bear was instantly enraged, with a murderous glint flashing in its eyes. A hand wrapped in steel quietly flipped over and pressed against Lier's back.

The right hand of Blood Eye pierced through the last bandit's mouth and emerged from the back of his head. In a burst of blood light, an expression of disbelief appeared in the bandit's eyes. The entire body was forcefully propelled away by Blood Eye. The speed of Blood Eye was truly astonishing, as it pushed the bandit's corpse a full ten meters before coming to a stop. Then, Blood Eye violently threw the corpse to the ground and turned towards the nearest rock without looking back.

No! Blood Eye and the Black Bear screamed in unison...

However, he was still a step too late. With a burst of intense gunfire, Blood Eye felt a sharp pain in his calf. A deep bullet hole appeared on it

Kill

She cannot die with blood-red eyes, absolutely not

This world is truly dirty

A man is an eagle

Lying tired behind the rocks, the blood-red eyes lazily looked up at the sky. Once again, a misty confusion appeared in those eyes. The sky was gray and hazy, seemingly forever devoid of clarity. Yet, the blood-red eyes still yearned to soar freely beneath such a dirty sky

Beads of cold sweat oozed from his forehead. With his blood-red eyes and quickened thoughts, he had already made his decision. Seizing the moment when a cover was torn apart, he suddenly accelerated. It was as if he were a hunting black panther, racing towards the bandit while staying low to the ground.

The armor of the black bear is relatively primitive and basic, with no protection for the face. This sudden action from Lier left the black bear flustered.

Blood Eye! Another voice came from the other side, it was Lier's anxious call. She also witnessed the scene of Blood Eye being injured. Her voice was filled with despair

Upon looking again at the black bear, a clear fist imprint appeared on its left chest, surprisingly embedded about half an inch into the chest armor

Pfft!!

A deafening roar echoed. The black bear advanced rather than retreating, fiercely charging towards Blood Eye. The two figures, vastly different in size, rapidly closed the distance and collided in an instant. With a loud "bang!", Blood Eye felt as if he had crashed into a city wall. A sharp pain radiated from his fist, and he was involuntarily sent flying. At the same time, the frenzied black bear stumbled but stood firmly in place.

"Ha, that was exhilarating. Do it again!" With the protection of armor, the black bear was utterly unafraid of this minor injury. Nonchalantly shaking its neck, it charged towards the Blood Eye like a true giant bear. Its heavy body left distinct footprints on the rocky ground with each step.

"Men... are meant to soar... Unfortunately, I can no longer accompany you in flight... What a pity... I originally thought my body could hold on for a few more days..."

"What is this?" Blood Eye furrowed his brows, unable to comprehend why he felt this way. However, he clearly did not have the time to seek the reason now. Clenching his fists tightly, he charged out from behind cover once again

"Go dream!!!"

"Hiss..." The sound of the chainsaw on the battlefield continues, interspersed with the maniacal laughter of the black bear. In the midst of the frantic escape, the breath of the blood-eyed one has become somewhat labored. This is not due to a problem with his stamina, but rather the tension. At this moment, he is truly dancing on the edge of blades. Any slight misstep could lead to death. What unsettles him the most is that the bandit who had just slipped through the net has also emerged.

"Bastard! Bastard!!" A frenzied howl seemed to echo from the distant horizon. The blood-red eyes were abruptly pulled back to reality. Suddenly realizing that the gunfire had ceased, a thought struck, and he hurriedly leaned forward. Just in time to see the black bear violently tearing down the external machine gun.

He actually illuminated the bullets of a machine gun with excitement and books

Under normal circumstances, it would be a matter of merely lifting a finger for Blood Eye to eliminate this bandit. However, at this moment, he finds himself in a perilous situation forced by this bandit. After several evasions, he feels a slight pain in his left arm, having had a piece of flesh scraped away by a crossbow bolt.

In the distance, the Blood Eye witnessed this scene and could not help but be greatly astonished, revealing a look of terror on its face for the first time

Blood Eye clearly remembers a sentence written in a tattered book he once read

However, upon witnessing this scene, the black bear, who was disassembling the machine gun, was not startled but rather delighted. It let out a wild laugh. "Ha ha, you little mouse, you've finally come out!! This time, let's see how you can escape. Do you really think that without the machine gun, you can still hit me?"

"......" Hiding behind the rocks, the one with blood-red eyes gasped for breath. The crimson hue in their eyes gradually faded.

"Blood Eye..." Lier lay on the back of the black bear, suddenly gazing deeply at Blood Eye. She was so earnest, as if she wanted to imprint Blood Eye's appearance deep into her soul. A sorrowful smile appeared on her delicate face

He is aware of the armor. Moreover, today he encountered one in the black market. It was a reconnaissance type, very similar to what the Black Bear Boss is currently wearing. Although its exterior was tattered, Blood Eye knew how deadly that equipment was. With his current abilities, he felt as vulnerable as an infant in the presence of the armor

In just a moment, all of Blood Eye's hopes turned into bubbles.

Opportunity

The tattered boxing gloves showed no signs of power. Yet now, Blood Eye was about to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the armored steel. This had become his last hope. Blood Eye immediately pulled on the gloves. Instantly, a strange sensation of flesh and blood merging surged to his heart, as if these gloves were originally a part of his own body.

This cannot continue like this