Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

The drones can get a panoramic view of the entire venue from the air, and can also see some of the contestants below.

Yan Poyue, who was assigned to the rooftop for surveillance in Group 02, used his advantageous position to spot another group that was moving.

Immediately report to the leader via communicator: "Squad leader, guests have been spotted at the one o'clock position."

Upon hearing the report, Zhang Tianyang's expression changed drastically. He immediately moved to the window next door and cautiously looked towards the one o'clock position from the lower left corner of the window.

Sure enough, three people were seen running this way, seemingly also interested in this abandoned town.

Two tigers cannot share one mountain, nor can two soldiers share one town.

Since a group has come to us of their own volition, whether it's to ensure our own safety or to take the opportunity to eliminate them and loot supplies, we should consider this option.

Zhang Tianyang cannot let the other party leave!

In order to ensure that the enemy was captured and given no chance to leave alive, Zhang Tianyang specifically ordered, "Don't rush to fire, let them come over."

"clear!"

Yan Poyue and Xiao Yunjie answered at the same time.

Less than 10 seconds later, Yan Poyue noticed movement in another direction, and people were running towards them.

Yan Poyue frowned slightly, beginning to feel the pressure.

The leader reported again: "Squad leader, another group is coming. They're at the eleven o'clock position. Their directions of advance are intersecting, and we'll meet them soon."

"Another group? What's wrong with them? Why are they here instead of grabbing airdrops?"

Unable to contain his agitation, Xiao Yunjie abandoned his vigilance on the other side, dashed through the house to the window, and looked in the direction Yan Poyue had indicated.

Zhang Tianyang was worried that Xiao Yunjie was too impatient and might not be able to restrain himself from firing at the other party.

He hurriedly instructed, "Yun Jie, don't rush. The enemy is in the open while we are in the shadows. They don't know we're here. Let their two teams fight first."

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind; a good idea." Xiao Yunjie laughed.

The three reached a consensus: to remain indoors and wait patiently, like the orioles stalking the cicadas.

The two groups that ran over from the other side clearly didn't know if there were any people in this town. They were just attracted by the town's many buildings, which made it an ideal place for seclusion. They didn't expect so many people to be interested in this place.

but.

Those who can participate are all elites from various grassroots levels, and their basic skills are quite solid.

Unaware of the situation within the town, both teams moved with extreme caution, employing team-based tactics for advancement.

The group that arrived at 11:00 AM moved a little faster and soon approached the outskirts of the town.

There are many collapsed houses and various abandoned items outside the town, which now serve as natural cover, allowing them to approach from a concealed position.

After observing the town's edge for a short while, they headed straight for the high-rise building where Group 02 was located.

They clearly also had their eye on this vantage point!

The group at point 1 was also very cautious, and their direction was the same high point where group 02 was located, but their speed was slightly slower than that of group 11.

Running behind actually gave it an advantage, allowing it to spot the 11 o'clock group that was running ahead first.

"Da da da da..."

The first team didn't discuss any tactics and was relatively impatient. As soon as they saw the eleventh team ahead, they opened fire.

They didn't have time to aim precisely, and the two sides were still tens of meters apart.

The first team to fire got nowhere; their burst of bullets missed their target and instead alerted the three members of the eleventh team.

Upon hearing the gunshots from behind the car, the three members of the Eleven O'Clock Team reacted quickly.

They immediately moved behind the nearby cover and began to counterattack the small group.

The two groups, separated by a small town road, were hiding in buildings that had mostly collapsed and were now just ruins, trying to take down each other.

The two sides fought back and forth fiercely.

Soldiers value honor more than life itself; whether or not they can join the Cheetah team is a matter of personal honor.

There are no bullets whistling overhead like on a real battlefield, but there is the same "life-or-death struggle" where both sides want to kill the other and become the victor.

Group 02, which was not far in front of the two groups, remained hidden and did not fire, not intending to expose themselves.

Even with a cooked duck right on his face, he could resist eating it.

Zhang Tianyang's mentality is indeed very stable!

The 11 o'clock team and the 1 o'clock team fired at each other for about two minutes until someone was finally hit and red smoke appeared.

With the first player "fallen," the subsequent battles progressed faster than expected.

Ultimately, the 11 o'clock team was completely wiped out.

In terms of tactical application, they were more appropriate, using the technique of pulling the gun line to the side to harass and win, but they also paid the price of one person.

The brief exchange of fire between the two groups ended, and the situation was immediately relayed to the command center.

"Report to the captain, Group 03 has been eliminated, and one member of Group 07 has been eliminated."

The report from the drone observer elicited different expressions from Cheng Long, Qin Feng, Lü Tu, Cheng Cai, and others waiting in the command center.

It wasn't the outcome of the battle between these two groups, but rather the outcome for another group.

"Where is Group 02? Turn on the image." Squad leader Qin Feng ordered.

There are more than 20 teams operating in the war zone, but the number of drones available for deployment is not that many, so they can only shuttle back and forth between the groups.

To control the battlefield situation as much as possible, and to record every key battle.

The radio was filming Groups 03 and 07 the whole time, but no drones were pointing the camera at Group 02, and no one in the command center knew their situation.

Upon receiving the order from the squadron leader, the drone operator immediately turned the camera around.

They discovered that 02, who was less than 100 meters away from the firefight zone, was still huddled inside the house, showing no signs of taking advantage of the chaos.

It's important to know that although Team 07 has won, they have been reduced to only two members.

And its location and status were completely exposed.

In this extremely disadvantageous situation, Team 02, who were hiding in the shadows and observing the entire scene, had at least an 80% chance of success if they made their way through.

But they resisted the temptation and remained motionless in the room.

Seeing the 02 team so thoroughly holed up, Captain Qin Feng was very surprised. He didn't expect that the three members of the 02 team, who were young and should have been full of energy, could be so patient like old hunters.

I couldn't help but complain, "These three cowards are really good at holding back."

"In skirmishes, blindly attrition is pointless. The best approach is to kill the enemy in one fell swoop. Judging from their situation, they have chosen an ambush route, prioritizing stability," Lu Tu analyzed.

"There are many experts participating in this selection. If we rely on hiding and ambushing all the way, we won't go very far."

Qin Feng shook his head, not entirely satisfied, and turned to Jackie Chan, saying, "Team Leader Cheng, what do you think of Team 02?"

On the surface, Qin Feng was asking about Team 02, but in reality, he was testing Jackie Chan's strategic thinking.

To put it bluntly, it's testing the waters!

The military staff led by Jackie Chan are "special instructors" specially sent by their superiors, and they will be fully involved in the training of the cheetahs.

As the highest-ranking commander of the Cheetah Commando Unit, Qin Feng certainly had some concerns and worries.

It's not uncommon in the military to have people who only talk the talk but actually know nothing, ultimately causing chaos and disorder within an entire unit.

This is a case where, in the end, not only did their combat effectiveness not improve, but they also suffered a crushing defeat in the exercise.

Jackie Chan saw through Qin Feng's probing. As someone who had been through it all, he understood his feelings and didn't mind. He spoke freely, saying, "Group 02 may seem overly cautious by not taking what's already in their mouths, but that's not actually the case."

On the contrary, I think there is a master in their team who is ahead of everyone else in terms of strategy. He has seen through the essence of this selection.

I don't need to say what the essence of this selection is; everyone here knows. Choosing to be the sparrow that eats the mantis is actually meaningless, isn't it?

With him in this group, I think Group 02 will most likely make it to the end, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

"Oh, really?"

Qin Feng was genuinely surprised by the high praise Jackie Chan gave him.

"Don't forget, just yesterday, Comrade Lü Tu fell into their trap. From this, we can deduce that at least one of them was a strategist, and it was this strategist who caused Comrade Lü Tu to suffer a setback."

To prove his point, Jackie Chan specifically cited the case of Lu Tu.

"I think..."

Lu Tu scratched his head awkwardly. To prove that he wasn't a coward, he chose to stand on Jackie Chan's side and said resolutely, "There is indeed such a person. This kid is treacherous and cunning, and his head is full of tricks."

"Could it be Zhang Tianyang? He's a non-commissioned officer, and he's been in the army for a long time, so he's more experienced. That's a possibility," Qin Feng analyzed and guessed.

"Spending a long time in the military is not a trigger; whether someone is smart or not is innate."

Jackie Chan raised an eyebrow and smiled faintly, saying with a hint of anticipation, "As for who this clever little guy is, let's wait and see."

……

Jackie Chan speculated that Team 02 had a strategist, and in fact, there was such a person.

When they saw that all members of Group 03 had been eliminated, the two remaining members of Group 07 lowered their guard and ran over to clean up the battlefield.

They looted all of the 03 team's magazines, grenades, batteries, and other supplies.

During the looting by the two members of Team 07, they had already slung their guns behind their backs, leaving them vulnerable from head to toe, making them easy targets.

Zhang Tianyang felt this was a good opportunity and planned to take both groups down.

He immediately gave the order: "It's time. We're ready to move. Yan Poyue, you're in charge of the left side. I'll take care of the other one."

"Wait for my command. I'll count down from three, then we'll all fire and take them out at the same time."

"Squad leader, leave the other one to me. I've already got my eye on him. As soon as I pull the trigger, I'll definitely send him back to his hometown," Xiao Yunjie suggested excitedly.

"No, squad leader, I don't recommend firing." Yan Poyue had a different opinion.

Why?

Given that Yan Poyue had cleverly broken the deadlock of choosing three out of six in the first round of the assessment, allowing all six of them to advance to the second round, Zhang Tianyang chose to ask why.

"The selection rules are very clear. The number of enemies killed does not affect the result. There is only one condition for passing the test, which is that the last two groups survive," Yan Poyue explained.

"Yanzi, if we eliminate them, wouldn't that increase our chances of success?" Xiao Yunjie asked doubtfully.

"There are still 47 hours left until the end of the selection. If we keep fighting, we will have to keep changing positions and constantly consume a lot of ammunition and energy. We will need to keep grabbing airdrops, which will lead to a vicious cycle and the chances of surviving will only be lower."

Yan Poyue hit the nail on the head, leaving Xiao Yunjie and Zhang Tianyang speechless.

There is no other reason.

Yan Poyue's words were absolutely correct. As long as they fired, they would expose their position and potentially attract other groups.

To avoid being targeted by others, they had to change locations.

Then, during the relocation process, they may be discovered by other hiding teams and forced into battle, consuming more ammunition and supplies.

Once ammunition and supplies run out, the only option left is to try and snatch airdrops.

There are always unexpected events in everything. In this endless battle, no matter how strong your fighting ability is, you simply won't survive to the end.

Moreover, even if we take a step back and assume the worst...

Even if they shot and wiped out the remaining members of Team 07, and seized all the supplies of the six men in both teams, the most useful thing would still be the ammunition.

As long as you stay in a turtling position and don't fire, you can survive until the final circle.

The ammunition we brought with us when we set off was more than enough.

Having been reminded of these problems by Yan Poyue, Zhang Tianyang chose to follow Yan Poyue's advice and ordered, "Put away your guns and stop hunting."

Xiao Yunjie was extremely unwilling to see the two men, who had finished looting the supplies, swagger away from right under his nose.

But he had no choice but to obey the team leader's orders, and reluctantly put down his gun.

He plopped down on the ground, leaned against the wall, and sighed deeply, saying, "Squad leader, Yanzi, they've let them escape. What do we do now?"

"What else can we do? Just stay here. If you're really bored, just go to sleep. I'll be up here watching over you. You can just sleep and don't worry about waking up to find yourself gone," Yan Poyue joked.

"I've only slept two or three hours in total since yesterday. I couldn't sleep at all last night. I'm really sleepy now. Are you two sleepy too?" Zhang Tianyang said, sitting down as well.

With Yan Poyue keeping watch on the rooftop, the two of them really didn't need to stay on edge all the time.

"Yanzi is definitely not sleepy. He's very carefree; he could sleep soundly even if the sky were to fall. I was next to him last night and listened to his snoring all night, which kept me awake. Now I'm a little sleepy."

Xiao Yunjie was also too excited to sleep last night, but he blamed Yan Poyue for it.

Despite being unfairly blamed, Yan Poyue displayed a maturity beyond his years, refraining from engaging in playful banter or arguments with Xiao Yunjie.

Instead, he spoke more like a group leader than a class monitor, saying, "I'm really not sleepy. Lao Xiao, class monitor, you two should take advantage of the time you have now and get some sleep."

When you two wake up tonight, you can come and relieve me. If nothing unexpected happens, we'll be staying here for a while.

Since they're fighting like the snipe and the clam, we won't be the fishermen; we'll just be spectators.

(End of this chapter)