Seeing the number 54 and the relaxed demeanor of the Akhmat players, who seemed to have not yet exerted their full strength, made everyone involuntarily break out in a cold sweat, their palms becoming slightly damp.

Shen Junjie clearly remembers that last year, their Ganjiang team took 2 minutes and 52 seconds in this event, even without penalty! That was almost a minute slower than the record-breaking time this year!

The gap is like an insurmountable chasm!

He subconsciously glanced at Luo Fei, who was sitting on the team bench, still with his legs crossed, as if it were none of his business.

Luo Fei felt his gaze, turned his head, gave him a lazy smile, and mouthed something silently.

"Just perform normally."

His relaxed attitude was completely out of place with the heavy and tense atmosphere on site.

After the Akhmat team's perfect performance, Hu Wei and Shi Yin Hong in the professor's live broadcast room were even more excited, clapping enthusiastically.

Hu Wei's face turned bright red as he spoke excitedly.

"see it?
This is the strength of a world-class team! Flawless! Zero mistakes! And they even broke their own tournament record! I believe the championship in this event this year is a foregone conclusion!

Shi Yin Hong nodded repeatedly, deliberately speaking to Ai Yongsheng.

"The Ahmat team did not become complacent because of last year's brilliant achievements. Instead, they trained even harder, which is why they have made such great progress!"
This spirit is something we should all learn from! In contrast, some teams and goals that only talk big are truly... well, let's just say they're lacking.

His words were clearly a veiled attack, belittling Luo Fei and the Ganjiang team.

Faced with the two's back-and-forth praise and veiled sarcasm, Professor Ai Yongsheng did not get angry this time. He merely glanced at them indifferently, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable power.

"Professors, I remember there was a General Mike in history whose UN forces were considered to be heavily armed and invincible at the time."

But what about the results?

They were driven back to the negotiating table by our anti-American heroes armed with rudimentary weapons.

He paused, then looked back at the screen and said meaningfully.

"What is powerful is not necessarily invincible. The game is not over yet."

These words, using the past to allude to the present, immediately made Hu Wei and Shi Yin Hong feel as if they had been choked. Their faces turned red, and they wanted to refute, but they couldn't find the right words. They could only snort awkwardly and remain speechless.

On the field, Chen Fan approached Luo Fei and looked at Shen Junjie and the others who were warming up actively and looking serious. He couldn't hide his worry and whispered to Luo Fei.

"Brother Fei, you...you really aren't planning to play? Is it too risky to just let them fight it out in the first match?"

Luo Fei yawned and said casually.

"Otherwise, why would I bring you here? For sightseeing?"

Chen Fan panicked.

"But... this first match is crucial! If we don't play well, the rest..."

Luo Fei interrupted him, his gaze sweeping over Shen Junjie, Li Bin, and the other five players who were about to take the field, his eyes becoming deep.

"Xiao Fan, remember this. Last year, those five people were the ones who lost the worst in this project, coming in second to last, and were ridiculed for a whole year."

This year, if I can't let them pick themselves up from where they fell and regain their lost face, then even if I personally step in and lead them to a good result, they'll never overcome that hurdle in their hearts!

His tone carried an unquestionable decisiveness.

That second-to-last place has become a thorn in their side, a source of deep resentment!
If they don't take advantage of this first match to personally overcome this mental barrier, they'll never be able to perform at 100% in the subsequent matches! They might even underperform! Therefore, this match must be won by themselves! And they must win it back!

Luo Fei's words struck Chen Fan's heart like a heavy hammer, instantly making him understand Luo Fei's deeper meaning.

This is not a simple letting go, but a do-or-die battle targeting the team members' mentality!

His gaze toward Shen Junjie and the others gradually shifted from worry to unwavering support.

According to the order of the matches, the Ganjiang team is scheduled to play 52nd, and is expected to play around 4 or 5 pm.

During this time, they can stay on the field and closely observe and analyze the performance of other opponents.

The following matches were extremely competitive.

The top-ranked seeded teams took to the stage one after another. Although they failed to break the amazing record set by Team Akhmat, their performances were still commendable. The time difference between them was very small, demonstrating the stability and high level of world-class teams.

However, what is even more noteworthy is the unexpected rise of the two teams.

Last year's 13th-ranked Los Angeles SWAT team has achieved an excellent time of 2 minutes and 22 seconds this year, temporarily placing them in eighth place!
Last year's eighteenth place finisher, Japan's DSB Special Police Team, ran a time of 2 minutes and 28 seconds, currently ranking ninth!

Both of these results represent a significant improvement compared to their rankings last year!
The host in the live broadcast room keenly sensed something and said...

"The Los Angeles team and the DSB team have been very impressive this year. They seem to adapt very well to the field, and their movements are so smooth that it looks like they have practiced many times."

Professor Ai Yongsheng immediately seized on this point and analyzed it.

"The host makes a good point. Based on past experience, some teams do indeed acclimatize to the venue in advance through various means, and even... have the opportunity to handle and test the firearms used in the competition before the event. You know..."

The "official guns" and the "personal guns" that the team members are used to have differ in feel and trigger pull. Being able to use a more familiar firearm obviously improves shooting performance.

His words were pointed, implying that some teams may have taken advantage of loopholes in the rules.

But Professor Hu Wei immediately refuted this, her tone carrying an "objective" disagreement.

"Professor Ai, your guess is biased. As far as I know, the Los Angeles team and the DSB team arrived in Debai on the same day as our team, and they did not enter the competition venue for acclimatization training before the competition."

We cannot suspect someone of cheating just because they have improved their grades; that's a sign of a lack of self-confidence.

Professor Shi Yinhong also echoed this in a sarcastic tone.

"Yes, Professor Ai, we must learn to acknowledge the excellence and hard work of others. Always looking for external reasons is not conducive to our own progress."

Seeing the two of them singing in unison, defending the other team and belittling their own, Ai Yongsheng could no longer suppress his anger and slammed his fist on the table.

A loud "bang" echoed through the microphone throughout the live stream!
"fart!"

He was furious and pointed at Hu Wei and Shi Yin Hong, cursing them.

"Am I looking for objective reasons? I'm stating a possible fact! And what have you done since the start of the competition?! Besides boosting the morale of others and diminishing your own, what else have you done?!"

They're doing everything they can to elevate our opponents while subtly belittling our own team! Whose side are you really on?! Huh?!

Hu Wei and Shi Yin Hong were startled by Ai Yongsheng's sudden outburst, and their expressions turned grim.

But the two quickly regained their composure. Hu Wei adjusted his glasses and tried to maintain a "scholarly demeanor," speaking insincerely.

"Professor Ai, please watch your words and manners. We are simply conducting a rational analysis and expressing our opinions."

Arguing won't solve anything in front of so many people.

Shi Yin Hong also kept a straight face, putting on a "I won't stoop to your level" act, while subtly putting pressure on him.

"That's right, we represent the image of the program, so we need to be mindful of the impact." Ai Yongsheng looked at their hypocritical faces and trembled with anger, but after taking a few deep breaths, he forced himself to suppress his rage. He knew that it was pointless to argue with such people.

He slumped back into his chair, no longer looking at the two men.

The viewers in the live stream saw all of this clearly through the bullet comments, and they were all furious.

"Oh shit!
Those two old bastards are fucking disgusting!

"Professor Ai's criticism was well done! It was so satisfying to watch!"

"These two are practically walking 500,000 yuan!!"

"I'm so angry! I want to jump into the screen and punch them!"

"There's nothing we can do. They're holding a professorial title, spouting nonsense on screen with an air of righteousness. What can we do besides yell at them in the comments?"

Although they cannot directly condemn them, the online outcry against Hu Wei and Shi Yinhong has already reached a fever pitch.

On the field, as each team finished their match, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

After the 23rd SWAT team finished their match, the big screen clearly showed that the Ahmaat team was still the only team to break the 2-minute mark, demonstrating their dominance.

As Shen Junjie, Li Bin, and the others watched the constantly updated and increasingly impressive results on the screen, especially seeing the astonishing progress of the Luoshanji and DSB teams, they felt the pressure mounting.

This year's opponents have not only not declined in strength, but have generally improved! Achieving a good ranking will be more difficult than expected!
The two-hour match session in the morning has ended.

Of the three teams from Da Xia, only the Flying Tigers played during this period.

As the 27th place finisher in this event last year, the Flying Tigers withstood the pressure this year and performed consistently and excellently! Whether it's shooting accuracy, obstacle course speed, or teamwork, they have all shown significant improvement compared to last year!

When the five of them worked together to hit the finish line timer, the result that appeared on the big screen was 2 minutes and 26 seconds!
Currently ranked tenth overall!
"it is good!!"

"The Flying Tigers are awesome!!"

The Daxia compatriots who came to support him at the scene erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers! The internet was also filled with praise!
"Tenth! That's an improvement of seventeen places! Not bad!"

"The Flying Tigers are still solid! They truly deserve to be called one of Asia's top teams!"

A great start!

"That puts a lot less pressure on me!"

"It seems this year's special training has been effective!"

Amidst the praise for the Flying Tigers, there was always a discordant note about Luo Fei.

"The Flying Tigers are awesome! What do you think of that captain who boasted about getting a top-three finish?"

"@Luo Fei, come out and walk around? Look at the Flying Tigers, that's what you call down-to-earth!"

"Waiting for the Ganjiang team's performance this afternoon to see how they handle it!"

These comments made Chen Xuanran, who was watching the game, furrow her brows. She couldn't help but take out her phone and dial Luo Fei's number. As soon as the call connected, she lowered her voice and complained.

"Look, look! It's all your fault! What nonsense you spouted! Now the whole internet is laughing at you! Even the Flying Tigers getting tenth place is being used to put you down!"

On the other end of the phone, Luo Fei's voice remained lazy, even carrying a hint of amusement.

"Oh? Only tenth? It seems Captain Zeng was being conservative."

Chen Xuanran was exasperated by his reaction.

"You...you can still laugh! Do you even have any confidence? Are Shen Junjie and the others any good?"

Luo Fei suppressed his smile, his tone carrying an undeniable confidence.

Remove the word "cannot".

They can do it. As for whether they can actually do it... it's too early to say now.

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

In the live broadcast room, the host also took the opportunity to steer the conversation toward the Flying Tigers, who had just finished their match.

"Professors, what are your thoughts on the Flying Tigers' performance in their debut this year, achieving a commendable tenth place?"

Professor Hu Wei forced a smile.

"Well, the Flying Tigers' performance was quite commendable, basically meeting pre-match expectations."

This shows that their preparations this year have been effective.

His words sounded like a compliment, but his tone was flat, far less enthusiastic than when he had previously praised Ahmat and the Los Angeles team.

Professor Shi Yinhong's words were even more loaded with hidden meaning.

"The performance of the Flying Tigers proves at least that our Great Xia's special police force is still capable of competing on the international stage."

Of course, what we can expect right now is mainly the Flying Tigers.

He deliberately emphasized "main" and "Flying Tigers," making his intention to belittle the other two teams obvious.

Professor Ai Yongsheng suppressed his nausea and tried his best to give an objective evaluation.

"The Flying Tigers have made significant progress, which is commendable."

They withstood the pressure of being the first to play, performed to their expected level, and gave our Daxia team a good start.

However, Shi Yinhong seemed to feel that the previous hint was not enough, and added another sentence with an unsettling "admiration" on his face.

"Speaking of which, Hong Kong Island, where the Flying Tigers are located, was once managed by a major European country for many years. In terms of training philosophy and personnel genes, it may have indeed absorbed some more 'advanced' elements, which is one of the reasons why they have been able to maintain a high level."

Professor Ai Yongsheng finally couldn't suppress the anger and disgust churning in his chest. Amid Hu Wei and Shi Yinhong's back-and-forth "profound" arguments, he suddenly stood up, too lazy to say another word, and simply turned and left the live broadcast site.

"Professor Ai! Professor Ai, wait a minute!"

The host hurriedly tried to persuade him to stay, but Ai Yongsheng turned his head away without looking back, his back view resolute.

The live stream became chaotic, and the morning's program had to end prematurely amidst panic and embarrassment.

On this side, Luo Fei had just hung up the phone with Chen Xuanran, who was filled with concern and resentment, when he saw Zeng Zhiqiang, the captain of the Flying Tigers, walking over arrogantly with several team members.

Zeng Zhiqiang looked Luo Fei up and down with an undisguised provocative smile on his face.

"Captain Luo, tsk tsk."

The goal of "top three" is certainly ambitious!

Zeng Zhiqiang's sarcasm was almost tangible. (End of Chapter)

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