Chapter 02: A Move

After glancing at Long Chen, General Liu turned and waved his hand to leave, followed by the law enforcement team. Once the law enforcement team departed, the atmosphere in the venue became lively, and people began to whisper and discuss the young man under Hu Meng.

This old fellow indeed has some skills, but merely a few. Long Chen pondered silently. It is important to note that Long Chen possesses the essence of hand-to-hand combat from the entire People's Liberation Army. Moreover, the borders of the Republic are not peaceful, and conflicts are incessant. However, due to the government's deliberate suppression, the public is unaware of how many soldiers of the Republic are currently bleeding and sacrificing for this country. As the team leader of the special operations unit, Long Chen is always at the forefront of conflicts, possessing extremely rich combat experience. The top soldiers of the Republic are certainly not just for show. Thus, the public remains oblivious to the sacrifices being made by countless soldiers for their nation.

The law enforcement team's soldiers had no choice but to retreat in disappointment

The members of the enforcement team are not fools; they immediately spread out from behind their leader, subtly forming a encirclement around Long Chen. They are just waiting for their leader's command to rush forward and capture him!

But there was one person who, despite everything, continued to look him in the eye with great composure, and that was Long Chen. However, at this moment, the soldiers around them also cast furtive glances at Long Chen, and the meaning was quite clear: Sir, it is this brat who is fighting.

Hu Meng approached Long Chen with an awkward expression, unable to display any semblance of the imposing demeanor he usually had. The saying that skill breeds courage is indeed true; this young man was bold enough to confront both the general flag and the master of books. It would be wise for him to refrain from showing off in front of him. Having reached this point, he truly was one of a kind.

My name is Liu Dezong. Young man, I remember you. I greatly admire your skills. If there is a chance in the future, we can practice together again Liu Zongqi actually smiled

Mengzi, not bad at all, you have truly stumbled upon a treasure

Only then did Long Chen hook the ground with his left foot, strike sideways with his right leg, exert force from his waist, and launch a right fist attack to the face, executing an offensive maneuver both above and below. If it were an ordinary opponent, they would likely be thrown into disarray by such an onslaught, with many even being directly defeated.

Since it is indeed so impressive, I must give it a try. With that, General Liu swiftly struck out, delivering a punch to Long Chen's chest with remarkable speed

Hearing this tone, it seems that General Liu is still somewhat skeptical. Hu Meng almost blurted out, "You can give it a try." However, he held back that statement and continued to wear a smiling face, saying, "Indeed, this kid does have some skills."

Since the other party has already taken action, I will not hold back either. The special forces have always adhered to the teachings of great leaders, which state that if one does not offend me, I will not offend them; if one offends me, I will return the favor double.

However, Long Chen was fixated on the movements of General Liu Qi and was not distracted by the latter's words. In fact, when a person is about to launch an attack, their body exhibits certain "preparatory" movements, such as a slight lowering of the center of gravity, raising the hips, or turning the toes in a specific direction. These movements may be very subtle, but they are certainly present. Each type of attack has its own unique preparatory movements before it is executed, and Long Chen was able to analyze General Liu Qi's subtle preparatory actions to determine the nature of the impending attack, thus being well-prepared in advance. For instance, the slight lowering of the center of gravity, raising the hips, or turning the toes in a specific direction. These movements may be very subtle, but they are certainly present. Each type of attack has its own unique preparatory movements before it is executed, and Long Chen was able to analyze General Liu Qi's subtle preparatory actions to determine the nature of the impending attack, thus being well-prepared in advance. Therefore, Long Chen easily dodged General Liu Qi's punch.

Indeed, Lord Zongqi greatly appreciates him, and he is sure to prosper in the future

Fortunately, although General Liu's defense was breached by Long Chen's knife hand, it managed to dissipate most of the force of the strike. As a result, after being hit, Long Chen only experienced severe pain in his neck and complete loss of strength throughout his body. He collapsed onto the ground, but there was no danger to his life

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Hu Meng was pulled up from the ground by Long Chen, patted his backside, and jogged over to General Liu. "General Liu, here's the situation. I just recruited a soldier, and I wanted to see how skilled he is. Who would have thought I stumbled upon a treasure? As a result, none of us were a match for him. Haha, it's nothing serious; it wasn't a brawl, just a bit of sparring among brothers."

Hearing Hu Meng's words, General Liu's expression softened somewhat, but he still gently pushed Hu Meng, who was standing in front of him, aside and walked towards Long Chen

As General Liu approached Long Chen, he remained unfazed, even sporting a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. However, in General Liu's eyes, this smile was nothing but a disdain for his authority

Liu Zongqi opened his eyes wide, but at this moment, it was too late for him to change his tactics. His front leg was hooked by Long Chen, who then pressed his body down, thereby destabilizing Liu Zongqi's center of gravity. This caused Liu Zongqi's dantian to lose its grounding, weakening the force in his hands. However, it is often these slight differences that determine victory or defeat. Liu Zongqi's attacking right palm was wrapped by Long Chen, and his defending left hand was forcibly broken through by Long Chen's knife hand due to the loss of power, striking him on the neck. This was a life-and-death struggle, not a martial arts performance; Long Chen would not play at being gentle, unless, of course, you completely lost your fighting ability.

Seeing that the opponent was already exhausted, Long Chen gritted his teeth and continued to strike, resulting in the opponent's habitual response. He simply stood there, looking down at General Liu from a position of superiority

Mr. Liu Qi struggled to stand up from the ground and pointed at Long Chen, asking, "Young man, what is your name?"

In this day and age, some individuals, thinking they possess a bit of skill, become overly arrogant, unaware of the principle that there are always greater talents and higher realms beyond their own. General Liu regards Long Chen as one of those who flaunt their abilities with bravado.

"It is strictly forbidden to cause trouble or fight in the military. Who dares to commit such an act? Are they tired of living?" The leading officer of the law enforcement team pointed at the crowd and reprimanded them, and the soldiers on the scene did not dare to meet the officer's gaze, indicating the considerable authority this person held.

Long Chen originally launched an attack with his right leg, swiftly changing his move to a hook circle, entangling General Liu's front leg. His right fist, which was attacking from above, quickly transformed into a palm, wrapping around General Liu's attacking right palm. Then, his left hand transformed into a "blade," turning into a lethal strike aimed directly at General Liu's neck.

"Step back! Did I ask you to come up?" shouted General Liu, who was sitting on the ground in a state of exhaustion.

The soldiers of the law enforcement team were stunned to see their own banner bearer taken down by the enemy in the midst of a surprise attack. It took them a while to regain their composure, realizing that this young man was challenging authority. The law enforcement team immediately drew their weapons and surged towards Long Chen, with some even beginning to draw their bows and nock arrows. Now convinced that the opponent was a formidable adversary, they felt it necessary to respond with full force.

"Let us go in and talk." After saying this, Long Chen walked into the room

Long Chen

"You few, fix this door quickly, move your hands and feet faster." After instructing his subordinates to repair the door, Hu Meng also entered the room. Who is the real leader here? Forget it, the one with the bigger fist is the leader

If you have something to discuss, come find me. I will treat you to drinks tomorrow night, but tonight is not possible; I need to go back and lie down for a while. President Liu smiled and admitted that he had been thoroughly dealt with, yet he was a carefree person and did not get angry because of it

General Liu was also greatly shocked. To outsiders, this seemed like a fleeting encounter, but he knew that the opponent had calmly faced his surprise attack, skillfully evaded it, and was able to launch a powerful counterattack. Even after he responded, the opponent had the capability to change tactics midway and outmaneuver him, defeating him in an instant. Such astonishing reflexes and practical experience were remarkable! During the confrontation, he sensed the bloody aura emanating from his opponent; the slight blood on himself was insignificant in comparison. Was this kid someone who had walked out from a pile of corpses?

The onlooking soldiers were stunned by this scene. This young man had easily dealt with Hu Meng and the others; after all, Hu Meng, despite his burly appearance, lacked real skill. However, Liu Zongqi was different. He was an old veteran who had fought alongside General Mao in the heat of battle, renowned as a brave general in the Tieshan Brigade. It was no wonder he held the position of chief flag officer, overseeing the law enforcement team. Yet, that young man had managed to take Liu Zongqi down in an instant; how formidable must he be? At this moment, the way the crowd looked at Long Chen changed. The initial mockery was replaced by respect in their eyes. A strong individual deserves respect, no matter where they are.

General Liu, after all, is a seasoned veteran who has been through the battlefield. Any martial art only transforms into a true "combat" skill after being tempered by blood, much like a sword requires sharpening. He appeared to clamp down on Long Chen's fist with his left hand while his right palm sought a path to strike Long Chen's shoulder. His legs were positioned in a bow stance, with his entire lower body leaning forward, forming an arrowhead shape. In response to Long Chen's simultaneous attacks from above and below, General Liu countered with an upward strike while firmly defending against the lower attack, demonstrating an exceptionally shrewd reaction. He appeared to clamp down on Long Chen's fist with his left hand while his right palm sought a path to strike Long Chen's shoulder. His legs were positioned in a bow stance, with his entire lower body leaning forward, forming an arrowhead shape. In response to Long Chen's simultaneous attacks from above and below, General Liu countered with an upward strike while firmly defending against the lower attack, demonstrating an exceptionally shrewd reaction.

Are you saying that this pale and tender young fellow is very capable in a fight