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Gu Xiaoxi took a step back and gasped for breath. At that moment, her foot sank into the mud, impeding her speed.

After the relay race of the past two hours, she had already expended much of her physical strength.

This person seemed very strong. If she wasn’t careful, she would definitely suffer a disadvantage.

Still, she wanted to test the waters with her opponent first.

Wu Gui clenched his fist, immediately revealing the dragon-like muscles on his arms. Gu Xiaoxi seized the opportunity, launching the first strike with a punch, putting all her strength into hitting his chest. Instantly, she felt her arm grow numb from the impact, but when she looked at her opponent, he stood as steady as a pine tree.

Wu Gui let out a chuckle and flashed a mouthful of big, white teeth. "Little freak’s punch is too weak, feels like you’re just tickling me."

Gu Xiaoxi gripped her numb fist and, seeing the wicked smile on Wu Gui’s face, sensed trouble. She turned to dodge, but Wu Gui’s punch was already on its way.

Gu Xiaoxi could feel the forceful wind from his punch, even more solid than her own attempt. Unable to dodge in time, she was sent flying by his palm strike.

Afterward, her petite body flew backward, crashing into a mud embankment on the side before tumbling into the muddy water, looking somewhat disheveled.

Song Jingyi was startled and quickly crawled out of the mud pit. She rushed to Gu Xiaoxi’s side, helping her up. "Are you okay!"

Gu Xiaoxi slowly stood up from the mud pit, her clothes soaked through and her face caked with mud, feeling very uncomfortable.

"I’m fine!" Gu Xiaoxi wiped the wet mud off her face and said to Song Jingyi. At the same time, she unbuttoned her military jacket and handed it to Song Jingyi, "Hold this for me!"

Song Jingyi, seeing Gu Xiaoxi’s cold gaze and composed demeanor, left her side somewhat relieved, to avoid being collateral damage.

Gu Xiaoxi wore a military tank top, exposing her arms as white as jade. Her devilish figure was now plainly visible, making everyone fiercely envious.

However, at this moment, Gu Xiaoxi was completely immersed in facing her opponent.

Good, she liked opponents who could send her flying. She just wondered how long he could last.

"Come at me again! If you don’t fall today, I will. Comrade Gu Xiaoxi, be prepared to fall," Wu Gui guffawed.

Gu Xiaoxi spit out a mouthful of mud from the corner of her mouth and sneered, "Then today, I’ll accompany you to the end."

Just now, her pure physical attack hadn’t involved any Inner Strength. Seeing how strong the opponent was, she decided to use fifty percent of her Inner Strength to see if that could bring him down.

The second wave of offense.

Gu Xiaoxi adopted a strategy of swift battle to quick victory, relying on strength and resilience in close combat. This time, Wu Gui also felt the increased speed and power in her punches. They were obviously much stronger than before.

But what good would that do? His Iron Cloth Shirt was impenetrable even by bullets, let alone fists. His physical strength was like a fortress.

After ten moves, Gu Xiaoxi looked at Wu Gui in dismay, shocked by his unwavering immobility. He stood there letting her hit him, without a hint of dodging or counterattacking.

Gu Xiaoxi felt the tide turning against her and immediately retreated as Wu Gui began pursuing her relentlessly.

Despite his large and imposing build, he was neither slow nor clumsy, but rather quick, accurate, and ruthless with his punches.

Gu Xiaoxi’s small stature made her elusive like a slippery loach, evading while simultaneously astonished by the guy’s physical strength.

She had landed over a dozen punches on him, causing throbbing pain in her own arm, yet he remained completely unscathed, as if her punches, heavy as they were, were nothing but decorative flourishes without any real power.

This greatly surprised her. She had used fifty percent of her Inner Strength, and yet it hadn’t harmed him? Could it be that he also practiced Inner Strength?

Now, Gu Xiaoxi took no chances; while dodging, she also circulated her Inner Strength to its peak. When she fought back, her movements became faster and her reactions even more agile.

Although Wu Gui’s punches were powerful, they always missed in front of Gu Xiaoxi.

After a dozen or so rounds, both parties were feeling the depletion of their energy.

Gu Xiaoxi and Wu Gui separated and watched each other warily, each with a newfound awareness of the other’s capabilities.

At this point, the spectators were all surprised, especially Ye Qiran. He had been in the Fourth Squad for some time and knew Wu Gui very well.

In the whole squad, no one could last ten moves against him.

Usually, just one of his punches would knock someone down, unable to get back up.

Not only were his punches powerful, but his movements were also incredibly fast. Even the most agile person couldn’t evade him for more than ten moves.

But under Wu Gui’s attack, Gu Xiaoxi took a punch and was unfazed, still able to dodge and defend with ease. It was far more than just a dozen moves.

Gu Xiaoxi narrowed her eyes, a strong interest flickering through them, she had finally met an opponent worthy of a true challenge!

...

The third round arrived without any warning. The two were tangled in a scuffle.

Wu Gui was completely stunned, a fervent light shimmering in his eyes.

This was the rival he had been seeking! In the military, he was known as "Seeker of the Solo Defeat," bored with his mundane days.

He even felt a touch of empathy for his opponent, so he pressed even harder, forcing Gu Xiaoxi to fight back.

"Gu Xiaoxi, defeat me!" Wu Gui roared. "Defeat me, and I’ll treat you to a big meal tonight."

Gu Xiaoxi squinted, a sharp gleam crossing her eyes. Clenching her fists, her Inner Strength began to concentrate in her palms. If he so wished to be defeated, she would grant his wish.

The air in her palms twisted gradually, amalgamating into a devastating cyclone. As she dodged Wu Gui’s attacks, more energy gathered in her hands.

In a moment, a bone-chilling cold emitted from Gu Xiaoxi’s body, spreading through the air.

At that moment, everyone in the mud pit stepped back, warily watching the battle unfold, not even understanding where that chilling sensation came from.

Zhang Jingyue and the others quietly grouped together, looking disdainfully at Gu Xiaoxi, "Look at her just dodging, with no power to strike back. Worthy of a four-peat champion. Let’s see how much longer Gu Xiaoxi can act so mighty."

"I hope she gets beaten till she’s stuck in the mud and can’t get out. I can’t stand that contemptuous look of hers," Na Feng said angrily. "See if she still dares to oppose us!"

Zhang Jingyue just quietly watched the fight, feeling an indescribable eeriness even though Gu Xiaoxi was at a disadvantage.

And at that moment.

"You’re as good as beaten." Suddenly, Gu Xiaoxi stopped dodging and, instead, swiftly turned back to face Wu Gui’s punch head-on.

Shao Changfeng’s face changed dramatically. It wasn’t that he didn’t believe in Gu Xiaoxi but how could he believe that, after probing Wu Gui several times with her smarts, she would dare to confront him directly.

Zhang Jingyue and Na Feng both revealed scornful smirks, "Arrogant and self-important, looking for death..."

However, before they could finish their words, they saw, under that punch, a fierce collision, and Wu Gui was sent flying backward. His massive frame slammed into the mud, splashing mud everywhere, especially since he landed face down with all four limbs in the air.

Everybody’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Gu Xiaoxi had actually defeated Wu Gui.

Shao Changfeng was also stunned by the unexpected turn of events. He had known that Gu Xiaoxi had good physical strength, but he had not foreseen that it would be so freakishly good.

After her move, Gu Xiaoxi felt her energy reserves depleted, her Physical Strength so overtaxed she could barely stand. However, during battle, one could not show any sign of weakness to the opponent.

She stood expressionless in the center of the mud pit. Even though she was dirty and disheveled, there wasn’t a single person who dared to look down on her at that moment. That silhouette, in an instant, became like a towering mountain, making everyone there inhale sharply.

It took Wu Gui quite a while to climb out of the mud pit. Not only did his entire arm feel numb as if it were about to turn useless, but even his blood seemed to flow backward in his veins, and his Inner Strength was chaotically disrupted.

Only then did he look at Gu Xiaoxi in shock, this young fellow’s Inner Strength was so profound. Even his Iron Cloth Shirt had been rattled.

"Still want to fight?" Gu Xiaoxi flexed her arm, staring at Wu Gui.

Wu Gui’s eyes turned a reddish hue, his body’s fighting spirit flaring up, "Yes, but not now. If I’m not mistaken, that last attack cost you all your strength. Carry on, and you’re certain to lose. Besides, I don’t want an unfair advantage. We’ll have another match next time."

Gu Xiaoxi’s face darkened upon realizing she had been seen through, a feeling she quite disliked. She glared at Wu Gui a few times, "Don’t forget the feast you promised."

"Hahaha! That can happen anytime, whenever you’re free," Wu Gui laughed heartily as he climbed out of the mud pit and patted Gu Xiaoxi on the shoulder.

He had found his match.

Zhang Jingyue and Na Feng exchanged glances. Gu Xiaoxi was out of strength? Was this not the best opportunity to teach her a lesson?

Shao Changfeng breathed a sigh of relief after the fight ended, having been anxious for Gu Xiaoxi during the skirmish.

"Everyone, go take a shower now. Get changed into clean clothes, and prepare for the upcoming extreme armed cross-country training," Shao Changfeng commanded.

At his words, everyone’s expressions shifted. They were already exhausted from before and now had to face the extreme armed cross-country.

Gu Xiaoxi’s face darkened, regretting using too much force earlier. Now she too was drained. How would she manage the upcoming extreme armed cross-country?