These words sent a chill down everyone's spine. The other party clearly didn't take them seriously and was enjoying some kind of morbid pleasure.

Just as tensions were rising, a roar suddenly came from not far away—another black SUV sped over and broke up the formation between the three!

Immediately afterwards, several fully armed special forces soldiers jumped out of the car and instantly subdued the three people who were trying to approach Xiao Zhang and his group again...

The leading soldier approached the group and explained, "Are you the people we're looking for? We've been ordered to come and provide support. Please evacuate this area with us immediately."

Su Ting was surprised but also felt a bit fortunate, "Thank God for sending a helper..."

However, just as Qin Hao was about to ask for more details, he was interrupted—a series of explosions and piercing alarms suddenly rang out in the distance…

"It seems the enemy has detected our presence. We should hurry and leave as soon as possible, everyone!" the leading soldier ordered solemnly.

There wasn't much time for further communication. Urged on by the other side, Xiao Zhang and the others quickly boarded the two armored vehicles and sped off along the designated route...

Although there were occasional attempts by pursuers to stop them along the way, they were all promptly repelled and posed no real threat. They only stopped to rest and check for injuries after finally entering a safe area.

"We've finally arrived safely... It's been an unbelievable experience," Su Ting exclaimed, still shaken.

Old Yang patted him gently on the shoulder and laughed, "That's right, we were only able to escape danger this time thanks to reliable reinforcements! But we'll probably have to be even more careful in the future."

Chapter 261 Hidden Place

Su Ting took a deep breath, trying to calm the fear and tension in his heart.

He glanced back at the receding danger zone, secretly relieved that he had escaped unharmed this time. Although the scene he had just witnessed still haunted him, he knew that this was only the beginning.

"Do you think they'll let this go?" Su Ting looked at Old Yang, his eyes filled with worry.

Old Yang nodded, his expression equally solemn.

"No, they won't give up so easily. But we also have our advantages, such as the support we've received from reinforcements. The most important thing now is to contact Xiao Li as soon as possible to find out the current situation."

Sitting in the driver's seat, Xiao Zhang tried to contact the outside world through the car radio. "This is codename 'Falcon,' we need urgent communication..."

A moment later, a familiar voice came from the receiver, "This is Hawkeye, received. Please continue to report the situation." Hearing the reply, everyone's tense mood relaxed slightly.

Qin Hao took over the conversation: "We have successfully broken out of the previous encirclement and rejoined your support team. We are currently withdrawing according to the planned route. However, some unexpected events just occurred..."

Before he could finish speaking, the radio station quickly gave him instructions.

"Don't say anything more for now. According to the latest intelligence, the enemy is launching a large-scale search operation. Your primary task now is to ensure your safe arrival at refuge area A-12."

We'll make further arrangements once we get there. Remember to keep communication open throughout the journey!

After the brief but crucial conversation, the atmosphere inside the car grew even more serious. Everyone understood that the current situation was extremely complex and fraught with danger, and that any small mistake could have fatal consequences.

Just as everyone was pondering how to deal with the potential problems that might arise, a dense forest suddenly appeared ahead.

"This is a temporary rest stop we've chosen. We need to replenish our food and water before heading to our final destination," the lead soldier explained.

After parking the vehicle, the group got out one by one to stretch their muscles and breathe fresh air.

At this moment, Su Ting quietly pulled Lao Yang aside and whispered, "Do you really think these people are reliable? After all, we've only just met... and their attire doesn't seem like that of ordinary people."

Faced with his friend's straightforward yet doubtful words, Lao Yang remained remarkably calm.

"Believe me, encountering such well-trained helpers in this situation is absolutely our best luck. As for their true identities... we don't need to worry too much about it, as long as we can get out of here safely."

After hearing this, Su Ting, though still having reservations, could only nod. After a moment of silence, he said, "I hope your judgment is correct. In any case, we cannot give up easily, otherwise we will have let down everyone's previous efforts."

Old Yang smiled and patted his friend on the shoulder, encouragingly saying, "That's right, as long as there's hope, we must persevere! By the way, why don't we go help distribute the supplies first?"

The two returned to the group to help organize their belongings and provide the others with what they needed.

Despite the continued uncertainty and potential dangers in the surrounding environment, everyone seemed much more determined thanks to the encouragement and support they received from each other.

As the sun gradually sets and the sky slowly darkens, the entire forest is shrouded in a veil of mystery.

After checking the map, Xiao Zhang said, "We should hurry up and get going. At this rate, we should reach the refuge in about three hours."

Just then, Su Ting's gaze was suddenly drawn to the unusual commotion in the bushes not far away.

"Wait, did you hear that? It sounds like something..." Before the words were finished, a group of people carrying guns and dressed in uniform black slowly emerged from the edge of the woods.

Chapter 262 Waiting for the Right Opportunity

A deathly silence fell over the crowd, everyone gripping their weapons tightly. The opposing forces were clearly well-trained; they didn't attack immediately but instead halted at a distance.

Su Ting's heart raced, and he tried to remain calm. "It seems the enemy has caught up," he whispered to Old Yang.

“There are quite a few of them. It seems they came prepared this time,” Old Yang muttered, his eyes fixed on the men in black.

The leading soldier waved his hand, signaling everyone to retreat to concealed positions beside the vehicles. "Everyone, prepare for battle!" His voice wasn't loud, but it was filled with undeniable authority.

Xiao Zhang quickly started the vehicle's engine, ready to evacuate rapidly if necessary. "Falcon calling headquarters, we've encountered an emergency and request urgent support! To reiterate, we've been ambushed at our temporary rest stop."

The voice on the other end of the radio was tense but calm, "HawkEye received. Maintain concealment as much as possible, hold out for half an hour, reinforcements are on their way."

At this moment, Qin Hao stood next to Xiao Zhang, picked up his gun and pointed it outside, his expression cold. "Brothers, follow my orders. Don't act rashly, wait for the right opportunity."

Suddenly, a clear, slightly mocking voice came from the men in black: "No need to hide anymore, we know you're there. Hand over the information and items you have, and maybe we can consider letting you go."

After the words were spoken, there was no reply. The two stared at each other from a distance of several meters. Time seemed to slow down, and the atmosphere was almost unbearably tense.

Just as Su Ting felt the air about to freeze, Qin Hao finally broke the silence: "We have nothing here! What you want? You'll probably have to wait until your next life!"

These words ignited the anger of the men in black. One of them suddenly raised his gun and aimed it at them, saying, "Since that's how it is, then don't blame us for showing no mercy!"

In that instant, a figure darted into the enemy ranks with lightning speed, wielding a sharp dagger—it was Old Yang! He moved through the crowd like a ghost, taking down several opponents in just a few seconds!

This sudden turn of events stunned everyone, even the previously confident enemy was caught off guard. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Qin Hao and his team decisively launched a counterattack.

"Quickly, take this opportunity and rush over to help!" The leading soldier made the decision quickly, speaking as he ran forward.

Although Su Ting wasn't a professional soldier, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and follow along in this life-or-death situation. When he rushed into the melee, he discovered that the situation was not as simple as he had imagined—the men in black were clearly highly trained professionals who were able to quickly regroup and fight back in the face of the surprise attack.

"Watch out behind you!" A warning came from not far away, followed by a gunshot. An enemy was attempting to ambush Old Yang but was stopped by Qin Hao, who arrived just in time.

However, the battle was far from over, and the enemy seemed unwilling to give up easily. With a long whistle, countless new members poured into the woods…

No one knows how long the battle in this dark forest will continue before nightfall; and where will the path to survival lead in such an environment? What will become of everyone's future?

Just then, the sound of a car approaching came from afar. Everyone instinctively looked in that direction, a strong sense of anticipation rising in their hearts: was hope and rescue about to arrive?

"Wait, who's here?" Xiao Li shouted excitedly.

"Are they our people?" Su Ting asked Old Yang beside him, panting, his eyes never leaving the source of the approaching voice.

Chapter 263 Deploying Defenses

The approaching vehicles drew closer, their screeching tires shattering the brief silence. As headlights pierced the darkness, several black SUVs came into view, each bearing prominent military insignia. Su Ting's hope began to rise.

"It's reinforcements! Quickly move aside!" The leading soldier immediately directed everyone to step back a few steps to make way for the approaching vehicle. Qin Hao also quickly turned around to signal Lao Yang and the other team members to prepare to receive the new reinforcements.

The vehicle stopped not far away, and more than a dozen fully armed soldiers jumped out of it. Their movements were swift and orderly, and they immediately set up a defense around the convoy.

One of them, who appeared to be the team leader, walked to the front of the group and asked loudly, "I am Wang Ming from the Dragon Flame Commando Team. May I ask who is in charge here?"

Qin Hao stepped forward and replied, "I am Qin Hao, the leader of the action team. You have arrived just in time."

"I rushed over as soon as I received the message." Wang Ming nodded and turned to face everyone.

"Brothers, the situation is clear. We need a swift victory. Satellite reconnaissance indicates the enemy may have a second wave of reinforcements on their way. We must end the battle before these reinforcements arrive."

Su Ting listened to the conversation from the edge of the crowd, feeling both safe and worried—although reinforcements had arrived, the danger in the forest didn't seem to be over. "What should we do next?" he asked his comrade beside him.

"Just follow the captain," Old Yang gently patted Su Ting on the shoulder to encourage him, "Our mission isn't over yet."

At this point, Wang Ming began assigning specific tasks: "Groups one and two, follow me to flank the enemy's right flank; groups three and four, engage them head-on; Qin Hao, your squad stays put and continues to hold the line."

Everyone responded quickly to the order and began to move in the designated direction.

The forest was filled with a tense yet exciting atmosphere under the cover of night. Su Ting gripped his rifle tightly and followed Old Yang forward. Although he was still a little scared, he knew that he must not show any weakness at this moment.

Suddenly, several dark figures appeared about twenty meters to their left, clearly also looking for the best angle to attack.

Almost instinctively, Lao Yang immediately signaled his teammates to lower themselves and quietly approach the target, while saying in a very low voice, "Get your weapons ready and wait for my signal to make your move."

A few seconds later, after confirming that they could defeat the enemy in one fell swoop, Lao Yang suddenly waved his hand and shouted, "Go!" As soon as he finished speaking, he rushed to the front and launched a surprise attack, and the other soldiers followed closely behind and quickly joined the melee.

After several minutes of fierce fighting, the situation clearly turned in their favor. As Su Ting cautiously made his way through the chaotic scene to a heavily wounded enemy to search for useful information, he heard a series of hurried footsteps.

"Watch your back!"

Before he could even react, a gleaming dagger slashed towards his cheek. Fortunately, he managed to dodge in time, avoiding the fatal blow, but he still felt a slight cut on his arm from the sharp edge.

"Damn it..." After failing to strike, the attacker raised his knife again in an attempt to continue the attack.

In the nick of time, Xiao Zhang swiftly fired, hitting the enemy in the leg, rendering him unable to retaliate and causing him to fall to the ground. "Are you alright?" his companion asked with concern.

Su Ting shook his head and replied casually, "It's nothing, just a minor scratch. Thank you for saving my life."

At that very moment, a series of gunshots and shouts of battle rang out in the distance, indicating that the main battle was still ongoing.

"Don't let your guard down, be ready for the next move at any time," Xiao Zhang reminded them, then the two of them turned and joined the others in the fight.

Chapter 264 We Must Go All Out

Su Ting took a deep breath, trying to keep himself calm.

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