This display of skill left the Predator utterly bewildered.
When the flying kick missed, and before he even landed, he dodged the attack mid-air and then grabbed hold of him?
Was that even scientific?
Newton would be spinning in his grave!
Bai Ye's only thought was: Shaolin Kung Fu is great, it's really great; Shaolin Kung Fu is superb, it's truly superb; I'm the iron-head skill, you're the Vajra legs…
And then…
*Bang!*
Bai Ye landed, and with a swift pull, he actually sent the Predator flying, smashing him into the side wall. With a loud crash, a section of the wall collapsed, and the Predator was flung into the next room.
Bai Ye immediately pulled out a grenade, pulled the pin, and tossed it through the broken wall.
*Boom!*
The roar of the explosion echoed instantly.
Large flames surged from behind the fractured wall, followed by the shockwave of the blast, which brought down the entire wall.
Bai Ye waved away the black smoke in front of him, muttering, "Can't believe I can't kill you, you bastard…"
*Crash!*
Before Bai Ye could finish speaking, the side wall suddenly shattered. The Predator's two arms shot out, wrapped around Bai Ye's neck, and tightened rapidly.
A suffocating sensation hit instantly. The Predator smashed through the wall, choked Bai Ye, and slammed his head against the opposite wall, trying to crush him.
Bai Ye gritted his teeth, his face turning red. Then, bit by bit, he raised his arms, grabbed the Predator's arms, and slowly pried them apart.
Beneath the Predator's mask, its eyes glowed red.
Logically, their strength should have been similar, with the Predator even having a slight edge. Why, the moment Bai Ye grabbed him, did he suddenly find himself unable to exert his full power?
The reason was simple; one of the effects of Dragon Claw was…
Internal Force Surge: Upon successfully grabbing a target, strength increases by 20 points!
That 20-point strength boost was enough for Bai Ye to counter the Predator.
Seeing his arms being slowly pushed away, the Predator gritted his teeth, raised his wrist blade, and brought it down towards Bai Ye's head.
But in the nick of time, Bai Ye finally broke free and shifted his body to the side.
With a screech, the metal wall was sliced open by the wrist blade, leaving three terrifying gashes.
Bai Ye swiftly turned back, grabbed the Predator's wrist blade, and suddenly, the sound of twisting metal rang out.
The Predator immediately raised his left fist and slammed it into Bai Ye's chest. After the hit, both of them staggered back.
After creating some distance, Bai Ye looked at what he was holding. The Predator's wrist blade had been torn off by his own hands.
Bai Ye was stunned for a moment, then delighted. His luck was really good; another effect of Dragon Claw had been triggered.
Tear: 15% chance to tear armor below blue quality.
A 15% chance wasn't that easy to trigger, and 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 plate, which were computer systems, and the stealth suit, which was worn independently, the rest should be considered a complete set of armor. Therefore, even though the wrist blade was a weapon, if it was part of the armor, it could naturally be considered part of the armor.
The Predator, glancing at the detached wrist blade, was slightly surprised, but only slightly. He had more weapons than Bai Ye imagined.
He reached behind his waist and pulled out a metal rod. 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 resumed his fighting posture.
The next moment, the Predator reached Bai Ye, flicked his wrist, and thrust the spear towards Bai Ye, only for Bai Ye to nimbly dodge it.
The Predator immediately changed his thrust to a downward strike, smashing the spear towards Bai Ye. But just as the spear was descending, Bai Ye suddenly made his move, his claw hooking the Predator's wrist from below.
*Splat!*
Bai Ye exerted force, leaving five claw marks on the Predator's wrist.
The Predator was formidable in close combat. These guys, besides relying on technological weapons, also had a deep understanding of close-quarters combat. They were clearly well-trained.
However, with the Shaolin art of Dragon Claw at his disposal…
Bai Ye was not intimidated!
Having gained an advantage, Bai Ye pressed his attack.
"An inch longer is an inch stronger, but an inch shorter is an inch deadlier!"
The corridor was not narrow, but it was only about three and a half meters wide. It was difficult for the spear to be wielded effectively, clearly less advantageous than fists and kicks.
Therefore, Bai Ye hesitated not at all, quickly closing 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 closed in, intending to engage in close-quarters combat…
The Predator suddenly switched to gripping the spear with both hands and pulled forcefully outwards. The spear then split into two short spears.
Bai Ye was momentarily stunned, then cursed inwardly, "Are you cheating? How can it be disassembled and used like that?"
*Splat!*
The short spears retracted, and with a forceful sweep, a cut was made across Bai Ye's shoulder.
Fortunately, his padded jacket was thick, and Bai Ye was very close, preventing the Predator from exerting full force. It only sliced through the padded jacket, scattering white stuffing.
However, with the spear now two short spears, the length became more suitable. Bai Ye dared not continue to close the distance, and quickly pulled back.
But this time, it was the Predator who pursued relentlessly, raising his short spear and thrusting forward.
Unexpectedly, Bai Ye displayed a peculiar smile.
"You fell for it!" Bai Ye grinned, suddenly extending a claw forward and unleashing: "Qi Concentrated Dragon Claw!"
The Predator looked bewildered. At a distance of a meter and a half, Bai Ye's reach absolutely could not hit him. On the contrary, at this range, his reach combined with the short spear would surely pierce Bai Ye.
So, was he courting death?
But the moment the Predator thought this, as that claw extended, it seemed as if the five elements converged, forming the shape of a dragon claw. Before the short spear could pierce Bai Ye, it fiercely struck the Predator's chest.
The Predator's body recoiled as if struck by a heavy blow, staggering backward. Beneath his mask, blood began to flow.
At that moment, the Predator felt his internal organs tremble as if his entire body had been punched.
Bai Ye flicked his wrist, placed one hand behind his back, and looked at the Predator, saying, "How did you like the taste of Shaolin external force? Feels good, doesn't it?"
Hearing Bai Ye's provocation, the Predator roared in anger, raised one of the short spears, and hurled it towards Bai Ye.
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