Chapter 193: Close-quarters Combat
Seeing Gao Zhong Dui had stealthily approached, Chang Ning chuckled and put away his gun.
There was no need to resist; the exercise was already over.
If Gao Zhong Dui hadn’t rescued the hostage first and shot him directly, he would have been eliminated long ago.
Chang Ning didn’t understand why Gao Zhong Dui hadn’t eliminated him first.
From any perspective, the risk would have been minimized by first dealing with him, the guard, and then rescuing the hostage.
“Gao Zhong Dui, why are you so quiet when you walk?” Chang Ning asked.
“You were too focused.
Why give up so soon? Aren’t you going to struggle a bit more?” Gao Zhong Dui smiled.
“What’s the point of struggling? According to the exercise syllabus, the hostage was successfully rescued, so we failed.
Besides, you should have eliminated me first. With your combat experience, I don’t believe you can’t see the advantage of dealing with me first.”
Chang Ning wasn’t unhappy about not surpassing Group A; that was normal.
Compared to Group A, their Group B still had a long way to go.
War is not something one person can control.
Even with the richest combat experience, the most accurate marksmanship, and the most abnormal physical quality, it wouldn’t be enough.
No matter how strong a person is, they can’t withstand the bombardment of a shell.
“The exercise is actual combat. You heard that the battle isn’t over. As long as you eliminate me, you still have a chance to get the hostage back.”
Gao Zhong Dui pointed to the gunshots outside the room and smiled.
Hui Lang and the others from Group B had already engaged in a firefight with Chang Ning and Gao Zhong Dui while they were talking.
“Come on, what are you waiting for? Or are you unwilling to win?
If you dawdle any longer, I’ll change my mind. Don’t regret it.”
Taking off his communication equipment and bulletproof vest, Gao Zhong Dui began to stretch his body.
He looked as if he knew Chang Ning would agree.
In fact, it was no different from what he thought; Chang Ning had indeed agreed.
With such favorable conditions, Chang Ning had no reason not to agree.
If he lost, he’d just be beaten up by Dog Head Old Gao, but if he won by chance, he’d happily return to the barracks.
“We can fight, but let’s agree beforehand not to get too serious.”
Chang Ning said, fearing that Gao Zhong Dui would hold a grudge and retaliate after the exercise.
He probably couldn’t beat Gao Zhong Dui, but perhaps the latter might be careless and make a mistake. What if he lost face and was deliberately targeted?
He needed to lay the groundwork in advance.
Chang Ning’s words left Dog Head Old Gao speechless. “Do you really think I’m so petty? Don’t think I don’t know you guys in Group B call me Dog Head Old Gao behind my back.”
Since Dog Head Old Gao had said that much, Chang Ning had no choice but to agree; this was Group B’s only chance to turn the tide.
“It seems I won’t get through this today.”
He took off his bulletproof vest, and the gun he was holding was also placed against the wall by Chang Ning.
After doing a few chest expansions and leg stretches, Chang Ning took a small step back with his right leg, raised his fists to his head, and faced the enemy sideways, avoiding exposing his center line to Dog Head Old Gao.
His opponent was a tough one. To win, Chang Ning had to be constantly vigilant and couldn’t make any mistakes himself.
The actions of the two made the leaders in front of the monitor very confused.
“What’s going on? According to the exercise rules, Group A has already won. Why are these two still fighting?”
Someone asked doubtfully, the unexpected turn of events outside the exercise rules displeased the leaders.
Troublemaker soldiers weren’t liked by everyone; however, those with talents useful to the military unit or who had mastered special skills were exceptions, and they were called individuals with special personalities.
As the direct person in charge of the exercise accident, He Zhijun should have been at least trembling or showing a willingness to mend his ways when facing the displeased leaders at this moment.
Who knew that this fiery general of the Southeast Military Region would show a smile upon seeing the two men in a combat stance on the monitor?
Those who knew him understood that this meant everything was under control.
“Alright, why are you smiling!
Are you expecting this old guy to ask you for advice?”
Commander He, usually mild-tempered, said with a scolding laugh.
“Old Chief, how would I dare?
The essence of this exercise is to show everyone the strength of the most elite assault team of our Wolf Fang Special Forces Detachment and to test their training results.”
As he said this, He Zhijun specifically glanced at the inspector, the exercise was held precisely to deal with this inspection, and He Zhijun felt there was nothing he couldn’t say.
Showing his best soldiers to his superiors was his way of accounting for his leadership.
He Zhijun was an ambitious soldier, not a slacker!
“I’ve seen the results. Whether it’s Group B, Group A, or Gale Squad, their combat power is evident for all to see.
The question is, what’s the situation with He Da Dui now? The exercise is already over.”
Since they had already stated it clearly, the inspector didn’t hold back and spoke frankly.
“The exercise is indeed over; this is the bonus round.
The soldier fighting with Gao Zhong Dui is the most talented among our Wolf Fang forces right now.”
He Zhijun’s words unabashedly revealed his fondness for Chang Ning, and Chang Ning would receive significant cultivation from Wolf Fang.
“We’ve already seen his shooting and tactical maneuvers, so now we want everyone to see the combat skills of the future pillar of our Wolf Fang.”
Dog Head Old Gao was a well-known figure in Wolf Fang, and officers from various military regions were aware of him.
Anyone who could compete with the pinnacle of Wolf Fang’s combatants was surely extraordinary.
However, the latter half of He Zhijun’s sentence dimmed everyone’s eyes.
The officers from various military regions who had previously considered poaching Chang Ning had to abandon their ideas after He Zhijun’s statement.
If they poached Chang Ning, they would offend Wolf Fang, and how would they get along in the future?
Seeing He Zhijun wanting to show off, the officers felt a pang of envy, being able to see but not taste, and were quite displeased!
Regardless of the officers’ thoughts as they watched Chang Ning and Gao Zhong Dui spar, the two had already begun their fight.
Dog Head Old Gao, a former lay disciple of the Shaolin Temple, attacked Chang Ning’s face with his Dragon Claw Hand.
The instantaneous offensive caught Chang Ning off guard; he hadn’t expected Dog Head Old Gao to be so unscrupulous.
Normally, shouldn’t Dog Head Old Gao have been humble and let him make the first move?
Facing Dog Head Old Gao’s aggressive attack, Chang Ning’s superhuman reflexes saved his life.
Looking at the claws heading straight for his face, Chang Ning responded with a move taught by the medic, “Arm Grasp and Throw.”
Thanks to his greater strength than Dog Head Old Gao, this “Arm Grasp and Throw” slammed Dog Head Old Gao into the wall.
However, Dog Head Old Gao, having rich actual combat experience, used the wall to push off and change his move to “Dragon Claw to the Face,” continuing his attack.
Well, it seemed like he had an issue with his face.
If his face were disfigured, how would he find a partner in the future?
What deep-seated grudge or resentment could there be?
Chang Ning pondered that he usually hadn’t offended Dog Head Old Gao. Did he have a problem with his handsome face?
He could tolerate it once or twice, but not three or four times!
There’s a first time and a second time, but not a third or fourth!
To protect his face, Chang Ning felt he had to counterattack forcefully.
Dog Head Old Gao didn’t know what Chang Ning was thinking at this moment, nor did he care to know.
Seeing Chang Ning dodge his move, Dog Head Old Gao’s Dragon Claw was now aimed at Chang Ning’s center line, so he naturally twisted his hand into a “Two-Finger Hook” grip.
The move was aimed directly at Chang Ning’s neck; with the “Two-Finger Hook,” he intended to take Chang Ning down in one move.
This style of fighting, where every move targets a vital point, fully displayed Dog Head Old Gao’s ferocity from the start.
Chang Ning, who had not experienced a sea of corpses and blood, was in a sorry state, suppressed by Dog Head Old Gao’s fighting style and aura.
In terms of technique alone, Chang Ning could still cope somewhat with the combat skills he had learned, but in terms of aura, Chang Ning was truly helpless.
How could he compare, lacking Dog Head Old Gao’s extensive experience?
In such a situation, if he charged forward, Chang Ning’s throat would definitely be grabbed by Dog Head Old Gao. Even if he exchanged injuries, Chang Ning wouldn’t be able to match Dog Head Old Gao.
The throat is a fatal weakness. Once grabbed by Dog Head Old Gao, if the latter applied a second burst of force with his Eagle Claws, his windpipe would surely be violently torn out.
Even though Chang Ning knew this was a sparring session between comrades and Dog Head Old Gao wouldn’t tear his windpipe out, he would still feel suffocated if the latter applied even slight force.
At that point, the spar would be over, so Chang Ning could only choose to dive down to evade Dog Head Old Gao’s fatal blow.
Just now, he was thinking of a strong counterattack, but in the blink of an eye, he was forced into a desperate dodge. The blow to his ego came too suddenly.
“If this is all you’ve got, I advise you to surrender.”
The two stood facing each other again. Compared to the calm and composed Dog Head Old Gao, beads of sweat were already visible on Chang Ning’s forehead, clearly showing the difference in their states.
“Gao Zhong Dui, you have no class as a master. We’re sparring as comrades; why aim for vital points?”
Since the fight had started, it was either stand or fall. Chang Ning knew he couldn’t surrender.
Although their conversation seemed nonsensical, Chang Ning’s refusal to surrender was very clear.
