Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 890, 100. You lost, Li De.
He gripped the 'Discard Pawn' pistol in reverse, using it like a small hammer to launch a storm of attacks on Karl, combining punches, elbows, knee strikes, and low kicks. Each move was ruthless and deadly, displaying the concise and efficient style characteristic of special agents.

However, as someone who had once wielded the 'Nightfall' and knew best how a pistol could be used in conjunction with fists and feet like a short-handled weapon, how could Karl possibly be vulnerable to Li De's attack?

Faced with Li De's relentless close-range attacks, Karl's eyes remained unwavering. He seemed to have already seen through the trajectory of Li De's every move, his feet moving nimbly within a small area, sidestepping, and leaning back, always narrowly avoiding fatal punches and kicks and the swing of that reverse-grip 'discard' pistol.

"boom!"

The instant Karl elbowed Lid, he fired his 'KK' pistol almost under Lid's armpit!

The kinetic bullets unleashed tremendous power at such close range. Even though Li De's combat suit, subcutaneous armor, and titanium skeleton provided effective protection and shock absorption, the enormous impact instantly numb half of his body and caused his movements to falter.

flaw.

Carl wanted to retrieve his pistol and then use the knife in his sleeve to deal with Li De, but Li De was not someone who could be stopped by numbness alone. He endured the excruciating pain and, using the momentum of his body rotation, swung the 'sacrifice' pistol in reverse like a heavy hammer at Carl's throat. At the same time, he slammed his knee into Carl's abdomen, a completely mutually destructive fighting style!

As if he had anticipated this, Karl flicked his left wrist, using the sturdy barrel of his 'KK' pistol to precisely deflect the fatal blow aimed at his throat. Sparks flew as the 'KK' collided with the sacrificial pistol. At the same time, Karl raised his right arm, his modified arm slamming down like an iron rod, forcefully shoving aside Li De's knee strike!

"Bam—"

Another muffled thud, and the collision of their arms and legs produced a metallic clanging sound.

Li De's legs were supported by subcutaneous armor, nanofiber muscles, and titanium bones, making them incredibly hard. Karl's arms were even more so. In the collision, Li De's legs were clearly dented, and blood and foam splattered out as they were smashed.

Having failed to land the first blow, Li De did not pause for a moment. With his other free hand, he brought his five fingers together and thrust them straight into Karl's heart like an iron chisel. Karl, instead of retreating, advanced and used his shoulder to take the hit. At the same time, the 'KK' pistol roared again, the bullet grazing Li De's ribs. The scorching air wave made Li De's skin sting.

'That was a close call.'

If he were hit again, Li De wasn't sure if his body could withstand the attack under those circumstances.

After that, Li De also fired a shot.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

"Pfft! Pfft!"

At extremely close range, the two stopped engaging in tedious dodging and instead incorporated shooting into every gap in their combat. Gunshots and silenced shots became short and dense, with bullets whistling around their bodies and scattering countless fragments as they hit the walls and the ground.

If the two hadn't intentionally kept their distance at the beginning, a stray bullet alone would have been enough to kill Song Zhaomei, who was slumped over there.

In their close-quarters combat, bullets grazed their skin every moment, and the scorching air and the smell of gunpowder filled their nostrils. Both of them were relying on their superhuman reaction speed, anticipation, and the strength of their cybernetic bodies to engage in a dance that seemed to be close to death.

Li De threw a heavy punch at Karl's face, but Karl dodged it by tilting his head. The force of the punch stung Karl's cheek, while Karl took the opportunity to point his 'KK' pistol at Li De's jaw.

Li De abruptly ducked, using the hardness of his forehead to smash the muzzle of the gun. The bullet grazed his scalp and flew upwards, while his 'sacrificial' pistol was pointed at Karl's abdomen. Karl swiftly thrust his knee up, deflecting Li De's gun-wielding hand, causing the bullet to miss. Karl's other hand gripped Li De's wrist like an iron clamp, attempting to disarm him. The two instantly engaged in a grueling struggle, the force of muscles clashing against mechanical power, producing a teeth-grinding creak.

Li De's face flushed red from the exertion, and Karl's breathing became slightly rapid. At this critical moment, a resolute glint flashed in Li De's eyes. He suddenly abandoned the struggle and shrank back like an eel, seemingly trying to create distance. But just as Karl leaned forward, Li De used the momentum of his backward movement to deliver a vicious headbutt to Karl's forehead!
This is the most primitive and also the most unexpected attack!
However, Carl's reaction was incredibly fast. The moment Li De's headbutt came, he not only did not retreat, but instead tilted his forehead back slightly and then charged forward at an even faster speed to meet the attack!

Carl had seen this kind of headbutt fighting technique before. To avoid taking the maximum damage, you have to stop the opponent's headbutt before it accelerates!

"Boom!"

With a thud that sent chills down their spines, the two men's heads collided.

Li De's headbutt was hard, but Karl stopped it before it could strike, preventing the hard blow from coming down. Even so, a wound was ripped open on Karl's forehead, from which blood flowed, sliding down Karl's face to the edge of his cheek, and then dripping onto the ground.

Even as blood flowed, Karl's eyes shone with an astonishing light.

He saw the opening that Li De had created due to the impact.

The middle door is wide open.

Won!

He was trained by Night City's legendary boxer, Old V, and the current legendary champion, Jack, so he knows how to create an opening!
Although the next move doesn't seem to be boxing.

Carl loosened his grip on Li De's hand, and his arm wrapped around Li De's wrist like a supple vine. He quickly cut into Li De's embrace, and his other elbow slammed into Li De's ribs like a heavy hammer.

"Ugh!" Li De groaned, the intense pain causing him to pause in his movements.

But that wasn't all. Using the reaction force from the impact, Karl spun his body like a top, using his entangled arm as a fulcrum to pull Li De's body along. With a fierce over-the-shoulder throw, he slammed Li De's massive body hard into the ground!
"boom!"

Li De crashed heavily to the ground, feeling as if his internal organs had shifted. His vision went black, and the 'sacrificial pistol' flew out of his hand and slid to a distance.

He struggled to get up, but a foot had already gently stepped on his chest. It wasn't heavy, but it carried an irresistible force, making it impossible for him to stand up.

Li De looked up and saw Karl's calm, unwavering eyes, and a small knife that had reappeared at his fingertips at some point.

At that moment, the knife was pointed at his throat, and if Karl wanted, it could fly out of his hand and pierce Li De's throat in the next instant.

"You lost, Li De." Karl, his face covered in blood, spoke with a slight wheeze, but his voice was flat, as if the intense battle was entirely within his expectations.

(End of this chapter)