activa-t Chapter 264 This is War!
Chapter 264 This is War!
As expected, Chief Gordon and his team did not make good progress at first, because it had not yet jeopardized everyone's interests, and many people were still in a wait-and-see state, especially since the people of Gotham had become accustomed to relying on so-called "heroes".
There will always be a hero to solve it.
That's what they think.
But as things continued to develop, the people of Gotham gradually realized something was wrong, because the number of people causing trouble and the frequency of it seemed to have exceeded their usual limits! To an unprecedented degree!
Batman and his team alone can't possibly handle this! They can't wait for a hero to come and save them!
Moreover, the news that Batman's spine was broken by Bane not long ago has already spread throughout Gotham!
The people then realized that this time, Batman probably wouldn't be coming to save them!
Therefore, some insightful people took the initiative to join Director Gordon's team, and the team gradually grew larger, and Li Muyang's plan gradually began to get on the right track.
Gradually, those areas that had not yet been affected by the criminals finally stopped standing idly by and began to actively stop the criminals from expanding their territory. They were also unwilling to have their peaceful lives disturbed, and unknowingly became part of Chief Gordon's group.
Within a few days, the encirclement was complete! And they began to advance in the opposite direction!
The disorganized criminals also sensed something was wrong; they seemed to have been isolated and confined to a circle, unable to leave!
If things continue like this, it seems their only fate is to be re-arrested?!
After several attempts to break through the enemy lines were repeatedly repelled, the villains were starting to panic! They hadn't expected the power of the people, whom they had always disregarded, to be so formidable.
These villains, like the Penguin, couldn't sit still any longer. Forced into a corner, they had no choice but to turn back to Bane, since Bane's fighting prowess was at least up to par!
Well, after Bane released these criminals and psychopaths, he and Talia, with their "simple and kind" attitude, underestimated the honesty of the people of Gotham! One minute they were shouting their gratitude and wishing to be his master, the next they were swindling away equipment and weapons, and the criminals started fighting each other and frantically grabbing territory.
Fortunately, throwing Gotham into chaos was part of Bane and Talia's plan, so they temporarily acquiesced.
Since Talia went to attend to her own business, Bane was left alone, and for a while he was sitting in the government building with nothing to do, feeling bored to death.
Holy crap! Where's Batman? I broke his spine! Shouldn't he be coming after me?
Did I hit him too hard and Batman hasn't recovered yet?
That doesn't mean they should completely ignore him! Even Batman's henchmen can't see him! What does this mean? Do they not take Bane seriously? Are they not human? Is he even human?
Bane couldn't figure out how to lure Batman out. Gotham was in chaos, and Batman was nowhere to be seen. Talia knew the location of the Batcave, but she hadn't told him! Naturally, Bane couldn't find Batman's house.
With Talia not around, even though Bane wasn't unintelligent, he couldn't figure out what to do for the time being. He could only stay in the government building for the time being, because the madness of the Gotham people still frightened him a bit. He was afraid of being accidentally hurt! Just passing by an old lady might have some kind of devastating weapon hidden in her house, enough to take the entire population of Gotham into the sky and stand shoulder to shoulder with the sun. How could he not be afraid?
However, Bain did achieve something; he reached a cooperation agreement with the people of the Court of Owls.
In the next operation, the Court of Owls will assist Bane in dealing with Batman and his crew!
This was certainly not Bain's achievement alone, but rather due to the commotion on Commissioner Gordon's side. After the power of the people came into play, the Court of Owls was also a little flustered.
They do hold the reins of Gotham's power, but when the people rebel, they're not having an easy time either! Gotham is now on the verge of slipping out of their control!
To regain control of Gotham, the best course of action is to restore things to their previous state. Therefore, the Court of Owls needs to reintroduce the "supervillains"!
Bain is the best candidate right now!
Others may not know, but does the Court of Owls not know who supports Commissioner Gordon? Unexpectedly, Batman has changed his strategy. Originally, no matter how much heroism stirred things up, it was only the power of a few individuals and could not fundamentally change Gotham. The current situation is enough to shake the Court of Owls' rule, so naturally they can no longer just watch.
Of course, the Court of Owls didn't explicitly tell Bane these things, nor was it necessary. But Bane had just finalized the cooperation when a bunch of villains, along with their henchmen and crew, came running back to Bane, acknowledging him as their leader and begging him to lead them. What could Bane do? You've really put me in a difficult position!
Well, not quite. Bane at least gave a sarcastic and sarcastic remark, and after repeatedly declining, he "reluctantly" agreed to the villains' request, saying, "Let me, Bane, lead you out of the encirclement!"
The villains all exclaimed that their leader was brilliant!
The Court of Owls even sent its claws to help!
For a time, the villains' morale was high! They not only hindered Commissioner Gordon and his team's normal advance, but also launched a counterattack with the help of Bane, a high-level combatant!
Now it's time for the master and his men to make their move!
That's what should be said.
The problem is, Batman... or more precisely, Bruce Wayne, is entangled!
Prerequisites!
Where did Talia go?
She went to Wayne Enterprises and, using her son's name, went to fight for power!
Logically speaking, if Bruce Wayne hadn't died, even if Talia had a son, he would only have the right to inherit the throne later. The problem is the Court of Owls!
They knew Uncle Wayne's identity in the dark all along!
There was no other way before, because Wayne Enterprises belonged to the Wayne family, and the Wayne family only had one Bruce!
Now, suddenly, an ambitious woman claiming to be Talia appears, and her son really is Bruce's biological son, and he really does have the right to inherit Wayne Enterprises! The Court of Owls is starting to stir things up!
A superhero bursting with a sense of justice, and an ambitious woman! The Court of Owls knows perfectly well which one is more suitable for their rule!
At the very least, we should help our ally Bane and hold off Bruce Wayne!
Because Wayne Enterprises' board of directors questioned Bruce Wayne's qualifications as manager, and because the people from the Court of Owls did indeed control a large portion of Wayne Enterprises' shares—well, even more than Bruce Wayne alone!
Even though Uncle Wayne has allies, he can't get away from things at the company for the time being.
I can't help you right now!
Catwoman was so angry she was almost out of control! Whether she could actually help Bruce Wayne at the company was another matter, but she definitely couldn't let Talia be so smug! Most importantly, she had to declare her ownership! She was the current official love interest!
With only Barbara and Robin remaining, along with a few unknown and mediocre henchmen Catwoman found from who-knows-where, the good guys are at a disadvantage! In this situation, Batman has no choice but to ask Liu Dawei for help!
Needless to say, Liu Dawei stepped forward! He faced Bain once again!
This time! He's not trying to prove anything, but to take back what he's lost!
Okay, let's beat up Bane and make him proud.
Don't you even think about why Bruce Wayne didn't ask Li Muyang for help?
It's because the master thinks that Bain doesn't need Li Muyang to take action!
When he has nothing else to do, without using any of his abilities, Li Muyang is more than capable of matching Batman's fighting skills! He might even have a slight advantage!
Liu Dawei could only hold on for a few minutes.
Although martial arts skills are only one aspect, they are enough to show the difference between the two.
Fortunately, Liu Dawei was still capable enough to deal with Bain!
In an instant, Bain was beaten so badly that he ran away with his head in his hands!
Until he encountered the talons of the Court of Owls.
These immortal monsters, created by the Court of Owls through the Dionysian Factor, are quite difficult to deal with in a sense!
In particular, to deal with Liu Dawei, the Court of Owls upgraded Bane's aura shielding device! They also specially dispatched some high-end combatants to help.
This makes it seem like the affirmative side has lost its edge again!
Seeing Liu Dawei return with a bruised and swollen face, beating his chest and stamping his feet in regret, Li Muyang suppressed a laugh and didn't know what to say.
"Brother Dawei, tell me honestly, why do you, a turret-type mage, always prefer melee combat?" Li Muyang retorted casually, "You're not from the Kamar-Taj lineage! Why do you have to use your weaknesses to clash with their strengths!"
Liu Dawei declared righteously: "Every mage dreams of melee combat! And also! Watch fewer Marvel movies!"
Yes, the Marvel universe has DC, and the DC universe has Marvel; this is the norm.
Although he lost the fight, at least Liu Dawei did not suffer any serious injuries or danger to his life. Rather than saying he lost, it would be more accurate to say he chickened out.
The effects of the Dionysus Factor were a bit exaggerated. In addition to the attribute bonuses, as long as his head was still intact, Liu Dawei was impossible to kill no matter how hard he tried. Not realizing that his head was his weakness, he began to feel fear.
Li Muyang shook his head helplessly. This guy's combat skills are just so-so, hopeless! This is all he's capable of at the Integration Realm! He's a disgrace to cultivators!
He can only bully those with similar attributes to him; he can't do anything to those who are slightly stronger!
Alright, I should stretch my muscles too!
Just as Bain was once again leading a large force to expand his territory, Li Muyang and Director Gordon appeared on the road in front of them with their men!
"You coward, you've finally shown your face!" Bane gritted his teeth and said angrily as soon as he saw Li Muyang, "If it weren't for you, you bastard, Batman would have been dead by my hand long ago! This time, you'll pay with your life!"
Li Muyang looked around in confusion, then belatedly pointed to himself: "Huh? Are you talking about me?"
Bain was furious!