radicalducati Chapter 179, Section 76: Bombing the Wayne Tower
Chapter 179, Section 76: Bombing the Wayne Tower
Chapter 179, Section 76: Bombing the Wayne Tower
The moment Qin Wei pressed the detonation button, a violent explosion blasted a fist-sized hole in the wall.
The gap wasn't big enough for two people to pass through, but the strong airflow that followed was a great help.
The fragile wall bricks, like faded old posters being torn off, were ripped into pieces in the blink of an eye and rolled into the gap.
As the gap widened, the rushing air became increasingly turbulent, eventually breaking through the stairwell door.
The noise reached the ears of the Claws inside the drug factory. The Claws, who had been scattered in various corners of the factory, gathered together like fleas and launched an attack on the stairwell.
However, as the gap continued to collapse, the powerful suction that should have acted on the entire factory was instead focused on the narrow corridor, and the huge local pressure difference turned into a small tornado.
Qin Wei and Thomas still had the grappling hooks for support, but the claws weren't so lucky. The first dozen or so people were quickly sucked into the stairwell and bounced repeatedly against the walls like 3D pinballs.
Blood burst open before their eyes, and even with the sound of wind as cover, the crisp and decisive sound of bones shattering was enough to terrify anyone who heard it.
Qin Wei was so out of breath that all he could do was hug Thomas tightly around the waist and watch as sharp claws swept over his head before he plunged headfirst into the gushing air duct.
It's foreseeable that these guys will crash around in the exhaust duct and eventually be shredded into mincemeat by the fan blades at the air outlet.
It seems that Qin Wei's plan has succeeded so far, but how to put it, the effect is a bit too good, and the two of them have completely jumped from one extreme to the other.
"Now—we—have to turn this damn exhaust fan off—"
Qin Wei shouted at the top of his lungs, hoping that Thomas would hear him.
"It will stop by itself—the Venta has an automatic adjustment system—but only if—I have to hold on until you're too heavy!!!"
The owl gritted its teeth in response.
Now it's not just his grip strength that's being tested, but also the endurance of his joints and muscles. Being pulled by the strong wind, his arm muscles are completely strained, and only the ligaments in his elbows and shoulders are supporting him.
But how long can a mere ligament last?
"Don't let go!" Sensing something was wrong, Qin Wei hurriedly encouraged the other person.
"I—will not let go—ah!!!!"
In despair, Thomas Jr. let out a desperate scream.
As it turns out, shouting yourself hoarse won't get you to lift more weights at the gym. The human body is always more realistic than willpower; at least it knows where its limits are.
Take Isaiah Thomas for example; he let go right after saying he wouldn't.
"You liar!!!"
Amid Qin Wei's screams, the unfortunate brother was also sucked into the ventilation shaft.
The owl tried to struggle, and as it circled in the air, it extended its steel claws and stabbed into the metal shell of the ventilation shaft.
Having just completed a set of exhaustion training, he had no strength left to support himself and let go in less than 0.1 seconds.
At the crucial moment, Qin Wei came in handy. He steadied himself and slammed his arm guard heavily against the wall, using the hook embedded in the wall to slow down.
He then seized the opportunity and used a scissor kick to catch Thomas, who was passing by.
However, the position he was in was quite precarious; his legs were actually locking the other person's throat.
The poor owl was instantly choked and couldn't breathe, repeatedly slapping Qin Wei's leg.
Would Qin Wei dare to loosen his grip? Ahead lay the roaring exhaust fan blades, and even now, sharp claws continued to fly from behind, crashing into the blades.
Thanks to this, Qin Wei witnessed firsthand how a living person could be pulverized in a very short time.
The executioner's blade would soon fall on their heads, as the fragile sheet metal was simply unable to support their weight. The barbs dragged and slid along it, slowly cutting a long gash, and the two were getting closer and closer to the fan blades.
Thomas Jr. had been strangled unconscious, resembling a dried ribbonfish swaying in the wind.
"Damn it, who came up with this terrible idea—oh! It seems to be me!"
Thinking about this, Qin Wei really wanted to slap himself twice.
Just as Thomas got closer and closer to the fan blades, his toes about to be crushed, the huge fan blades finally slowed down sharply. As the high-pitched scream gradually turned into a heavy whine, the exhaust system finally stopped working.
The first thing Qin Wei did after escaping was to run around and give Thomas a CPR.
He didn't know how long he had been wringing himself, perhaps well past five seconds. Brain hypoxia could cause irreversible damage to the owl.
After pressing on the chest a few times without any response, he didn't hesitate to rip off the other person's mask.
"Damn it, I'll risk it!"
"Cough—stop—don't continue—it's disgusting!"
Thomas pushed Qin Wei's face away, sat up, and coughed violently, clutching his throat. His suit was extremely durable, especially around the neck; the fact that Qin Wei could strangle him unconscious only showed how strong the opponent's legs were.
After a brief recovery, the two brothers worked together to kick off the exhaust fan blades.
Stepping on the blood-soaked ground, breaking through the iron fence covered in claws and bits of flesh, they squeezed out of the gap and gasped for fresh air.
The exhaust fan outlet is hidden behind the iconic W-shaped logo of the Tower of Venn, with a ghoul statue on each side.
The two leaped down and began climbing the sculpture, which resembled a rock climbing wall.
But the two had already been exposed, so how could the Claw Legion let the invaders go?
Hearing the rustling sound, Qin Wei looked up and saw a dense mass of dark shadows pouring out of the ventilation vent like locusts leaving their nest.
This shocking scene is chilling.
Following the gargoyles down the same path, the undead legion showed no regard for their own safety compared to the cautious Wayne brothers. Four or five claws leaped onto the sculpture at the same time, and before they could even get a foothold, they continued to climb down. Some slipped and fell down the stairs, while others were pushed off by their companions because they couldn't find a foothold.
In an instant, a "rain of people" fell on their heads.
There were simply too many ghoul sculptures in the Tower of Wayne. During the fall, many of their claws struck the sculptures. After the undead mend their bones and wiped the blood from their faces, they staggered to their feet and became obstacles in the Wayne brothers' path.
But the two were helpless; without their grappling hooks, they were like bats with broken wings.
In a moment of distraction, the two claws on either side stepped on the sculpture and pounced towards Qin Wei. Perhaps having received orders not to kill, the two did not reveal their hidden darts, giving the latter room to maneuver.
With a high kick, Qin Wei kicked one of Ruifei's claws, then turned and sprayed liquid nitrogen, instantly freezing the waist of the other claw.
He fell from a great height and landed below the sculpture, breaking in two.
On the other hand, Thomas's situation was not much better. Seven or eight claws pounced at the same time, grabbing Thomas like facehuggers that had smelled human presence, hanging him on their bodies while their sleeve darts kept stabbing at his abdomen.
Night Owl's armor shielded him from one deadly attack after another, and at the critical moment, Qin Wei threw a stun grenade.
boom!
A dazzling white light briefly burst forth in the center of the Tower of Venn, and the claws, dazed by the violent sonic boom, fell to the ground.
However, due to the urgency of the situation, there was no time to notify others, and Thomas Jr. also contracted the virus.
In a flash, Qin Wei leaped out of the sculpture, gripping the ghoul's jaw teeth with one hand and catching the falling owl with the other.
The sharp claws above his head were still closing in, and the sharp claws below his feet were lurking menacingly. When he reached his wit's end, Qin Wei had no more options.
Just then, a beam of bright light shone from overhead.
He looked up and saw a jet fighter.
At first, he thought it was a bat-shaped aircraft, but looking at its blurry outline, it seemed more like the model he had seen in the military factory before.
"Mr. Fox?!"
Qin Wei was both surprised and delighted when he realized what was happening.
And the reality did not disappoint him; the visitor was none other than Lucius Fox.
Rewind fifteen minutes, and Lucius, having obtained the data, was agonizing over his evacuation until he caught sight of the new jet planes parked in the warehouse.
The samples had not yet undergone the first round of testing, but Lucius, as the chief designer, had complete confidence in his sons. Taking advantage of the commotion caused by the Wayne brothers at the drug factory, Lucius hurriedly ran to a corner, grabbed a refueling gun, and charged the fighter jet.
But time was not on his side; soon the claws invaded the factory, leaving Lucius with no choice but to hastily board the plane.
They didn't even have time to pull out the oil gun.
"Warning! Low fuel level, remaining range less than 10 miles (approximately 16 kilometers). Do you wish to force start?"
"Sure!"
Lucius ignored the risks and continued the installation.
A missile blasted open the reinforced outer wall of the Wayne Tower, and the fighter jet shot out of the gap like an arrow, then spread its wings and soared into the sky.
Of course, Lucius, being a researcher, couldn't fly a plane and could only rely on a rudimentary autopilot system to operate it.
This made the search for the Wayne brothers exceptionally difficult.
The mentally challenged I couldn't understand Lucius's complex commands. It soared and swayed through the clouds, occasionally circling the Tower of Venn, and its fuel level quickly ran out.
The stun grenade Qin Wei threw emitted a bright light in the darkness, finally allowing Lucius to lock onto his target.
At this moment, the fighter jet's lower cockpit opened, and two 6-barreled GU-2 aircraft machine guns were aimed at Wayne Tower, targeting the pursuing claws.
"You little rascals, taste the power of modern firepower!"
Lucius pressed the machine gun button with a cold smile.
Under the devastating impact of the high rate of fire of the 62mm bullets, the undead body that the Claws had been modified by Amber Gold into a complete joke.
Along with the scorching shell casings, a rescue rope dangled from the bottom of the fighter jet. Under Lucius's cover, Qin Wei pulled Thomas onto the plane, ending their brief but deadly ordeal that night.
Of course, Qin Wei hadn't settled his score with the Owl Court yet, and his infiltration tonight was intended to give them a little surprise as well.
The few bombs in the top-floor secret room were far from a surprise.
"Mr. Fox, are there missiles in the fighter jet?"
"There's one more. Where do you plan to fire it?"
Lucius, given his past behavior, would have retreated immediately, but seeing that the Wayne brothers were unharmed, he became interested. Having assassinated his close friend Thomas and seized control of the Wayne family's entire business empire, Lucius also had a grudge against the courts.
Since we've already torn off all pretense of civility, let's go all out.
"See that building's antenna? Bomb it there!"
Qin Wei pointed to where the gray tumor was hiding.
Enjoy engaging in cult-like rituals? Then demolish your worship sites and deities, and go worship the rubble and bricks!
Lucius pressed the missile launch button.
boom!!!
With a deafening roar, Wayne Tower shattered into pieces amidst the flames. Huge chunks of stone broke off from the spire, colliding and scraping, leaving a horrific scar on the tower's surface. This scar would represent both the Bat Brothers' glorious victory tonight and the greatest disgrace in the Court of Owls' century-long history.
The gray mass of flesh, enshrined by the court, twisted and struggled in the firelight. If it could be given a mouth, perhaps the entire city of Gotham would hear its piercing howl.
It seems that even gods are not fireproof.
As expected, the moon spun rapidly once more.
At the same time, Qin Wei, who was in the cabin, trembled as if he were being watched by something ominous, but this familiar feeling could no longer arouse his fear.
Qin Wei raised his head and bared his teeth fiercely at the moon overhead through the cabin window.
"Once your followers fall under my purview, you will no longer be able to protect them!"
The fighter jet circled once and sped away, while in the ruins at the tip of the Wayne Tower, the dying tumor lost its hold on the swamp monster.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, the large green creature tore apart the tangled and sticky tumor, leaped off the Tower of Venn, and disappeared into the night.
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