Chapter 69: Defeat

Before obtaining the Fierce Beast Gene, Zhou Liming thought that this burly man could crush him to death with just a finger. Just thinking about Lian Ruixue, a slender and delicate woman, facing such a burly man, Zhou Liming’s first intuition was whether this burly man would punch Lian Ruixue to death.

However, recalling the Lian Ruixue he had seen in Wan J City, whose move had made him unconscious for seventeen days, Zhou Liming had to face the fact that this seemingly frail Lian Ruixue possessed terrifying strength. To become the captain of X Squadron, a special forces unit, one must have capability. If she didn’t, how would it be her turn?

Zhou Liming did not believe that during the nation’s most critical time, anyone would use privilege to gain a position in the squadron.

Lian Ruixue had a strong memory. After just one glance, she said, “Qiao Bingsen, Captain of the Third Special Forces. He won the championship of the army’s four combat competitions, once won the world exchange competition combat championship, and was the runner-up twice. He executed thirty-two missions, with thirty-one successes, and a kill count of one hundred and seventeen people.”

Hearing the data recited by Lian Ruixue, Zhou Liming felt dizzy. Just being the champion of four combat competitions proved that Qiao Bingsen was an elite among elites. Not to mention he had won a world-class combat championship. His mission success rate was higher than 95%, and his kill count was enough to justify the label of “maniac.”

Zhou Liming could not imagine that he was teammates with such an outstanding person.

Compared to Qiao Bingsen, Lian Ruixue had little fame in the country. Although she became the captain of the Ninth Squadron, she had limited missions and had not participated in military competitions. Naturally, very few people knew Lian Ruixue. For many proud people, it was inevitable to feel unconvinced that she became the captain of X Squadron.

A series of profiles was spoken, but Qiao Bingsen was not surprised at all. He remained vigilant, standing in front of Lian Ruixue.

Even Zhou Liming was a bit strange. Was Lian Ruixue not nervous facing this ace who had walked out of a pile of corpses? Considering that Lian Ruixue accepted the challenge despite knowing there was such a power ful person in the squadron, she must be very confident. Otherwise, no one would dare to joke with their lives.

“Sparring is mainly about control, but the Fierce Beast Form is allowed.” Lian Ruixue’s voice was still flat, with no fluctuation heard.

Qiao Bingsen looked resolute on his face. He stretched out his hand and shook his middle finger, saying, “I don’t need the Fierce Beast Form to deal with a girl like you; I can finish you off. It’s not too late for you to regret it now. Fists and feet sometimes have no eyes.”

Lian Ruixue smiled, crossed her arms, and said, “We can start.”

Qiao Bingsen had no mind for politeness. In his career, he followed the concept that the one who strikes first wins. Only seeing him take a deep breath, his legs exploded with power, his hands swung left and right, and he rushed out like an arrow. Without entering the Fierce Beast Form, his modified and strengthened body sprinted at twice the speed of a world sprint champion. The distance to Lian Ruixue was originally close, and this sprint brought him to her face in the blink of an eye.

Zhou Liming widened his eyes. He would not miss this opportunity to observe combat tactics and skills at such close range.

Qiao Bingsen’s speed was fast. As he closed in on Lian Ruixue, his right hand turned into a fist and smashed heavily towards her face. If this punch landed solidly, with his strength, Lian Ruixue’s entire face would be caved in, her features would definitely shift, and such a delicate and beautiful face would be ruined.

Facing this domineering punch, Lian Ruixue naturally raised her hand. On the track of the fist, she suddenly gripped it, actually grasping this huge fist, preventing it from moving forward even a bit. Terrifying strength made Lian Ruixue’s body only sway slightly.

A pair of pure white small hands holding a dark-skinned large fist was such a shocking scene?

No one expected the result, not even Qiao Bingsen. The grasped fist felt like it hit a thick metal wall. The power that could punch a cow flying away did not even create a ripple. He had not expected things to go like this. With a grit of teeth, he raised his other hand and swung it horizontally towards Lian Ruixue’s neck, while kicking with his other leg simultaneously.

Lian Ruixue, who could sit as the captain of X Squadron, undoubtedly had considerable real skills.

Seeing her as Qiao Bingsen raised his hand, her free hand stood up vertically, blocking Qiao Bingsen’s sweeping hand. Her foot was also not idle. She lifted it and simultaneously blocked Qiao Bingsen’s kicking foot. But differently, after completing these, she actually used the little force from grasping Qiao Bingsen’s fist to kick out with her other leg, kicking fiercely at Qiao Bingsen’s stomach.

How could Qiao Bingsen expect Lian Ruixue’s practical combat ability to be richer than his own? Unexpectedly, both sides’ movements were as fast as lightning. Severe pain came from his stomach, and he was kicked out more than ten meters, crashing heavily onto the ground of the training ground. If the ground of the training ground was not made of metal, it would definitely have been cracked.

The falling Qiao Bingsen slid out several more meters before stopping. He suddenly got up, let out a roar, and directly evolved into the Fierce Beast Form, pouncing up like lightning.

Qiao Bingsen’s Fierce Beast Form was like a panther-human. Without scales or armor, only leopard-like patterns, his terrifying speed made him almost turn into a afterimage, rushing to Lian Ruixue’s side. His forelimbs, carrying sharp claws, caused the sound of cutting through the air when raised and swept down.

Lian Ruixue also instantly transformed into the Fierce Beast Form, fighting with Qiao Bingsen as one. The speed of their fighting was almost unclear. With their exchanges, they made “bang” and “thud” sounds. At times, the two would separate, but as soon as they separated, they rushed forward again. Surging power even stirred the air inside the training ground.

The scene before Zhou Liming shocked him. He had never imagined that human vs. human battles could be so wonderful. Their attacks and blocks were so fast. How fast reaction time was needed to achieve this? How powerful ability was needed to almost make their fighting traces unclear to people?

Such fast-paced fighting only took a few minutes to produce a result.

“Bang,” a silhouette was hit flying, crashing fiercely into the equipment on the training ground, overturning a row before stopping.

“Cough, cough, cough, cough…”

Qiao Bingsen struggled to stand up. In coughing, blood continuously poured from his mouth, so glaring on the metal ground. The panther-like skin color faded from his body. He stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, silently walked back to the ranks, and then stood straight.

Lian Ruixue did not show a happy expression because she won against Qiao Bingsen. Instead, she retracted her wings, glanced at the members standing below, and said lightly, “Does anyone else want to come up and try?”

In the team, the most powerful was Qiao Bingsen. If even he was not a match, would others dare to go up? Plus, the members who joined in the first batch had already witnessed Lian Ruixue’s power. Who would dare to go up? In X Squadron, the strong are respected. Although Lian Ruixue was a woman, her strength was the strongest, so she would naturally receive respect.

After a long time, seeing no one answer, Lian Ruixue said, “Since that’s the case, I don’t want to hear any opposition to my orders in the future. Alright, now train.”

The standing members all scattered under orders, carrying out some physical training in their own familiar ways.

Zhou Liming originally wanted to ask how he should train, but seeing Lian Ruixue turn and leave, he could only sadly follow others to learn.

Lian Ruixue, leaving the training ground, returned to her room like the wind. After closing the door, she could no longer endure the boiling feeling in her body and spat out a large mouthful of blood with a “wa” sound. The fight against Qiao Bingsen just now was not as simple as imagined. His speed was very fast, and she had to harden herself to withstand several of his blows before finally defeating him.

“The world champion is indeed the world champion; it is not gained by luck.”