This display of skill left the Predator's scalp tingling.
After missing the flying kick, before even hitting the ground, he dodged the attack in mid-air and then grappled him?
Was that scientific?
Newton’s coffin lid was about to fly open!
Bai Ye could only think: Shaolin Kung Fu is great, truly great, Shaolin Kung Fu is superb, truly superb, I’m the iron head, you’re the vajra leg…
And then…
*Bang!*
Bai Ye landed and, with a subsequent pull, actually flung the Predator into the air, smashing him against the wall to his side. With a loud crash, a section of the wall caved in, and the Predator was sent flying into the adjacent room.
Bai Ye immediately took out a grenade, pulled the pin, and tossed it through the ruptured wall.
*Boom!*
The roar of the explosion erupted instantly.
Large flames surged from behind the broken wall, followed by the blast's shockwave, causing the entire wall to collapse.
Bai Ye waved away the black smoke in front of him, muttering, "Can't even kill you, you son of a bitch…"
*Crash!*
Before Bai Ye could finish speaking, the wall to his side suddenly shattered, and the Predator's two arms shot out, encircling Bai Ye's neck and tightening rapidly.
The feeling of suffocation instantly overwhelmed him. The Predator, after smashing through the wall, tightened his grip on Bai Ye's neck, slamming Bai Ye's head against the opposite wall and pressing down.
Bai Ye gritted his teeth, his face turning red. Then, slowly, he raised his arm, grabbed the Predator's arm, and began to pry it open, inch by inch.
Beneath the Predator's mask, its eyes glowed red.
Logically, their strength should have been similar, with the Predator even having a slight advantage. Yet, the moment Bai Ye grabbed him, he suddenly felt powerless.
The reason was simple: one of the effects of Dragon Claw Technique was…
Internal Energy Burst: Upon successfully grappling a target, strength increases by 20 points!
A 20-point strength boost was enough for Bai Ye to counter the Predator.
Seeing his arm being slowly pushed away, the Predator gritted his teeth and raised his wrist blade, slashing down towards Bai Ye's head.
But at the critical moment, Bai Ye finally broke free and dodged to the side.
*Screech!* The metal wall was sliced open by the wrist blade, leaving three terrifying gashes.
Bai Ye quickly spun around, grabbed the Predator's wrist blade, and then, the sound of twisting metal suddenly rang out.
The Predator immediately raised its left fist and punched Bai Ye in the chest. After the hit, both men retreated.
After creating some distance, Bai Ye looked at what he was holding. The Predator's wrist blade had been ripped off by his own strength.
Bai Ye was surprised for a moment, then delighted. His luck was truly good, as another effect of Dragon Claw Hand had been triggered.
Tear: 15% chance to tear down armor of blue quality or lower.
A 15% chance wasn't easy to trigger. What surprised Bai Ye even more was that the wrist blade was considered armor?
However, Bai Ye quickly understood. The Predator's equipment was likely a set. Apart from the mask and chest armor, which were computer systems, and the cloaking suit, which was worn independently, the rest was probably part of a complete armor set. Therefore, even though the wrist blade was a weapon, if it was part of the armor, it could be considered part of the armor itself.
The Predator glanced at its detached wrist blade and was only slightly surprised. Its hands held more weapons than Bai Ye had imagined.
Reaching behind its waist, a metal rod appeared in the Predator's hand. The Predator then twisted a switch, and spikes extended from both sides of the rod, turning it into a spear.
The Predator raised the spear and advanced towards Bai Ye again.
Bai Ye licked his lips, adopted a horse stance, and got ready.
The next moment, the Predator arrived in front of Bai Ye, flicked its wrist, and thrust the spear at Bai Ye, who skillfully dodged.
The Predator immediately changed its thrust to a downward strike, bringing the spear down towards Bai Ye. But as the spear descended, Bai Ye suddenly moved, his claw hooking the Predator's wrist from below.
*Pfft!*
Bai Ye exerted force, leaving five claw marks on the Predator's wrist.
The Predator was strong in close combat. These creatures, besides relying on technological weapons, were also skilled in close-quarters combat, clearly having undergone training.
However, with the Shaolin martial art of Dragon Claw Hand at his disposal…
Bai Ye was not afraid!
Having gained an advantage, Bai Ye quickly pressed his attack.
"An inch longer is an inch stronger," but "an inch shorter is an inch more ferocious!"
The corridor was not narrow, but it was only about three and a half meters wide. It was difficult to swing a spear effectively, clearly less advantageous than punches and kicks.
Therefore, Bai Ye hesitated no longer and rapidly closed the distance to the Predator.
As long as he was close enough, the spear's length would make it difficult for the Predator to counterattack!
But just as Bai Ye lunged forward, intending to engage in close-quarters combat…
The Predator suddenly changed its grip, holding the spear with both hands and pulling hard to the sides. The spear then split into two short spears.
Bai Ye blinked in surprise, then cursed inwardly, "Are you playing dirty? How can it split apart?"
*Pfft!*
The short spears retracted, and with a sharp slash, cut open Bai Ye's shoulder.
Fortunately, his padded jacket was thick, and Bai Ye was very close. The Predator couldn't exert much force, only managing to cut through the cotton jacket, allowing white cotton fibers to scatter.
However, with the spear now split into two short spears, the length became more manageable. Bai Ye dared not stay too close and quickly retreated.
But this time, it was the Predator who relentlessly pursued, raising the short spear and thrusting forward.
Unexpectedly, Bai Ye displayed a sinister smile.
"You fell for it!" Bai Ye grinned, and suddenly unleashed a claw strike forward: "Qi Convergence Dragon Claw!"
The Predator looked bewildered. Standing a meter and a half away, Bai Ye’s reach was absolutely insufficient to attack him. Conversely, at this distance, his reach combined with the short spear would definitely hit Bai Ye.
So, was he seeking death?
But the moment the Predator thought this, and as that claw extended, it seemed as if the five elements condensed around it, forming the shape of a dragon claw. Before the short spear could stab Bai Ye, it fiercely struck the Predator's chest.
The Predator's body reeled as if struck by a heavy blow, staggering backward repeatedly. Beneath its mask, blood flowed out.
In that instant, the Predator felt his internal organs tremble, as if his entire being had taken a punch.
Bai Ye flicked his wrist, placing one hand behind his back, and looked at the Predator, saying, "How do you like the taste of Shaolin fist technique's external force? Feels good, doesn't it?"
Hearing Bai Ye's taunt, the Predator roared in anger, raised a short spear, and hurled it towards Bai Ye.
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