Soldiers' Assault: Veteran Special Agents and New Recruits

Playing games and actual gameplay may sound similar, but they are actually worlds apart.

Playing games only requires two hands; you can control the character to jump around using a mouse, and there's no stamina consumption or anything like that.

Now that we've entered the simplified version of the Killing House, two hands aren't enough; we have to be fully engaged.

Body coordination, footwork and positioning, methods of searching for enemies, reaction speed when encountering enemies, cooperation and coordination between teammates, etc.

Any one of these factors will affect the final result.

Yan Poyue and Xiao Yunjie may be very good at Counter-Strike, but their performance inside the Killing House was completely different from what they had imagined.

When the first target appeared, Yan Poyue and the other two made a mistake.

It's not that we missed, it's that we hit too many.

The target appears inside the house on the left. According to the rules, Zhou Zijian in the middle should be responsible for it, while the other two only need to be responsible for their respective directions.

The result was like they were used to target practice; all three of them fired at the target at the same time.

If the shooting is not completed according to the rules, the score for that target will be invalidated. To pass, you need to hit seven of the remaining nine targets.

The difficulty level has increased significantly!

After Yan Poyue and Xiao Yunjie fired their shots, they immediately realized what had happened, their nerves jolting as they knew they had shot the wrong target.

Perhaps it was the target that disrupted their thoughts and mindset.

When the target appeared directly in front of him, Xiao Yunjie, who should have shot it down, was so affected by his earlier mistake that he hesitated for a long time and didn't fire.

It's as if the big boss has crashed; he doesn't know whether or not to shoot at this new target.

Two seconds passed in the blink of an eye.

When the unattended target disappeared again, Xiao Yunjie suddenly realized what had happened.

He slapped his head in frustration.

However, by then it was too late to realize it.

The first target was fought over by three people, while the second target was ignored. This comical scene made Qin Feng and the others laugh.

It seems a bit too stupid and unbelievable, but upon closer inspection, it is understandable.

In the midst of busyness, things go wrong; self-doubt arises; hesitation sets in.

These are all reactions of extreme tension!

Missing the first and second targets had a significant impact on Yan Poyue and his two companions, making them even more tense and emotionally charged than before.

"Xiao Yunjie, what the hell are you spacing out for? Why didn't you fire just now?" Zhou Zijian complained.

"Oops, that was a mistake. I'll be more careful next time."

Xiao Yunjie knew he had made a mistake, and that he should stand up, admit his guilt, and accept punishment. He did not make any excuses, but took the initiative to admit his mistake and repent.

"You fired recklessly just now, and now you're not firing. If you fail the test, it'll be your fault."

Zhou Zijian shifted all the blame onto himself, and even after admitting his mistake, he kept nagging. Xiao Yunjie, who already had a short temper, was immediately annoyed.

"You're no different. If you were really that good, why didn't you remind me earlier?" Xiao Yunjie retorted.

"Didn't you hear the instructor say that everyone should be in charge of their own area? Why should I remind you?" Zhou Zijian retorted.

"What the instructor meant by 'everyone minding their own business'? We're a team now, don't you understand? Teams should help each other, you..."

"Alright, you two, stop arguing. Don't forget we haven't finished our exams yet."

Yan Poyue interrupted Xiao Yunjie to prevent the conflict from escalating further, and then instructed, "Old Xiao, just focus on what's in front of you, don't worry about the others. We can't afford to make any more mistakes with the remaining targets."

Xiao Yunjie and Zhou Zijian did not have any major conflict; he was just venting his frustration.

Having vented their emotions, and now reminded by Yan Poyue, the two stopped arguing and returned to the assessment.

pity.

The three of them didn't even get off to a good start, so it's even less likely they'll do well in the rest of the game.

Jackie Chan, Wu Zhe, San Duo, and Cheng Cai are all top-notch veterans with extensive experience, each with more than ten lives on their hands.

The killing house they built together must have had incredibly tricky target positions.

They are placed in unexpected locations and then suddenly appear at the most unexpected times, which would give even the regular Cheetah team members a headache.

Yan Poyue and his two companions had only learned a few basic tactics, making it extremely difficult for them to counter.

Even after they tried their best, the final result was still very poor.

The rule is that seven or more of the eight characters are required to be qualified. These three only hit three of the required numbers, which is less than half of the requirement.

Faced with such a dismal result, Yan Poyue and his two companions could only return to the team dejectedly.

The other trainees were unaware of the training conditions or how difficult the training was.

However, upon hearing that Yan Poyue and his two companions had only hit three targets and were still far from passing, the remaining trainees couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

When the second three-person team entered the killing house, they came out after a burst of gunfire.

Even worse than the first group.

They only managed to hit two targets.

The already tense team felt an immense pressure, and the entire team was shrouded in a heavy gloom.

While the trainees were under immense pressure, Qin Feng and other Cheetah officers were shining brightly.

Although CQB training materials had been issued a few years earlier, it was from that time that the Cheetah Commando Team began to formally engage in professional CQB.

But for some reason, the venue that Jackie Chan and his group set up had a unique feel to it.

Even if it's just a simplified version.

If forced to pinpoint the difference, Qin Feng and the others couldn't quite put their finger on it; they simply had an instinctive feeling that it was more profound and sophisticated.

This strange feeling without any reason left them all puzzled.

however.

If Qin Feng and the others knew that Jackie Chan was the founder of China's modern special operations CQB, they would surely realize it.

And they will definitely take advantage of this rare opportunity to extract more valuable technology from Jackie Chan.

Unfortunately, this information is top secret, and Jackie Chan doesn't need to talk about it or brag about it everywhere. Ordinary people don't have the authority or qualification to access it.

Having top-tier instructors is both an honor and a misfortune for the trainees.

If you can persevere, you'll learn even more. The skills you can't learn from other instructors will definitely benefit you greatly in your future military career.

As for those who couldn't hold on, you can only say they were unlucky.

After all, if they hadn't met Jackie Chan as their instructor, and had trained under other instructors where the intensity and difficulty of the training subjects weren't as high, they could have gone much further.

Through this training camp, one could even become a formal member of the Cheetah Commando Unit.

Following the dismal performance of the first and second groups, the other groups that followed did not fare much better, failing to clear any of the four targets.

It wasn't until the final group, consisting of White Dragon, Lone Wolf, and a sergeant, entered the field that the results finally improved.

But he only hit six targets!

It's still a tiny bit short of being up to standard.

The confident White Dragon and Lone Wolf were more frustrated with their results than the other trainees, and were extremely dissatisfied with their performance.

Because of our deeper involvement in the field, we have become more aware of the importance of cooperation.

Since all the trainees' scores are so poor, there's no need to say anything more; the training will continue as before until all the trainees pass.

Training is naturally not unconditional; each training session will result in a deduction of points.

After several training sessions on mobile tactical shooting, the trainees have lost a lot of points, with most of them now below half.

The pressure of elimination based on points began to weigh on the trainees.

This is also one type of training.

The ability to withstand pressure is one of the most essential basic abilities of every special operations soldier. Whether one can withstand pressure and persevere to the end is an invisible form of training.

Only those trainees who can withstand the pressure and make it to the end will be able to handle even greater pressure and complete missions after joining the special operations team.

You should know...

The grueling training that felt like torture for the trainees was actually just the beginning of their special operations career.

After joining the special forces, all training standards were set by special forces, and the intensity of regular training was now hellish.

The pressure the trainees will have to endure then will be several times greater than it is now.

With another session of points deducted from the trainees' scores, their first CQB killing room training came to an end after two days.

After two days of rigorous training in the killing room, all the trainees finally achieved a passing grade or higher.

The number of people has also dropped to only 18.

The rate of elimination slows down as the training progresses, not because the training courses become less difficult, but because the remaining trainees are all stronger.

Survival of the fittest.

The trainees who can persevere to the end are more capable, more resilient in training, and less likely to be eliminated.

Jackie Chan led the team out to play with fireworks, giving the trainees an interesting experience and surprising the Cheetah instructors.

Then they returned to regular training, which was once again led by the cheetah's instructors.

Since the training camp has entered its second half, physical training has basically come to an end, and the focus is now more on technical training.

For special forces, the most crucial technology is always related to firearms.

Therefore, the students' new training subjects are still related to guns, but the methods they use are completely new versions they have never seen before.

"Right face, front face."

Cao Ben led the team to a large lawn, and after organizing the team, he announced: "Next, we will conduct a physical shooting test under extreme conditions."

All trainees face their firing positions and are assigned to the moving targets. They are required to empty all the bullets in their magazines within thirty seconds.

And you must ensure that every bullet hits the target; one point is deducted for every missed shot. Do you all understand?

"clear!"

The trainees responded loudly.

Two high-pressure water trucks were parked on the sidelines. The trainees weren't stupid; they could basically figure out what the next design conditions would be.

They also knew that shooting under such conditions and hitting the target with all thirty bullets was actually very difficult.

The thought that missing the target would result in a point deduction, and with few points remaining, the trainees felt immense pressure, and their expressions became somewhat somber.

"First row, step forward."

Cao Ben gave the order to prepare to fire, and the six trainees in the first row stepped forward.

"Take off your helmet and put it on the ground."

Upon hearing Cao Ben's second instruction, the trainees took off their helmets and placed them on the ground in front of their toes.

"Move to your firing position and prepare to fire."

Upon receiving the instruction, the six trainees marched forward in unison to their shooting positions five meters away, where they all lay prone in preparation for firing.

"The water pumps are filled with ice water. During the shooting session, you'll experience the sensation of ice water hitting your face and body. You'll also need to answer various questions randomly posed by the instructors. One point will be deducted for each wrong answer. Do you all understand?"

Lu Tu then provided further explanation, revealing the full extent of the training difficulty.

Ice water can be very stimulating to the human body. Many people will convulse if they are suddenly exposed to ice, and it will be especially unpleasant if it is poured over their head.

In this situation, you still have to answer questions, and you'll lose points if you answer incorrectly.

And you need to maintain a firing rate of one shot per second to fire all the bullets on time.

The interference is indeed quite significant!

Whether you are calm enough, steady enough, and resilient enough – each of these factors affects the outcome. Those with poor abilities are likely to be eliminated.

Thirty bullets equal thirty points, and some trainees don't even have thirty points left.

In order to complete this challenge and try to avoid or minimize point deductions, the trainees had to be on high alert and ready to take it seriously.

"Load, prepare."

As Cao Ben gave the order, the six trainees in the first row quickly loaded their weapons.

Cao Ben and the other trainees were ready to shoot. They positioned their sniper rifles, aimed at the targets in front of them, and made a hand gesture toward the water truck.

Upon receiving the instruction, the teaching assistant adjusted the water gun nozzle and turned on the tap, aiming it at the students.

Puff~~~

A high-pressure water jet shot into the sky.

The water gradually dispersed and disintegrated due to air resistance, turning into water droplets that fell to the ground, like a torrential downpour that completely covered the students at the shooting positions.

The ice water at zero degrees Celsius was exceptionally refreshing, and the trainees couldn't help but shiver when it was poured on them.

The crosshairs that were originally aimed at the target were shaken and shifted.

The impact is really quite significant!

Not to mention, rainwater pouring down on your head will uncontrollably run from your eyes onto your eyelashes, causing serious interference with your vision.

How to deal with water that gets into their eyes is the biggest problem the trainees need to face.

The moment the icy water fell from the sky, about fifty meters in front of the trainees, two three-row tracked moving targets began to move left and right along the track.

"We're going to have to shoot at moving targets?"

The trainees were even more nervous when they saw that the target was moving.

This is another level of difficulty!

"shooting!"

Cao Ben didn't care what the trainees were thinking. After seeing the target, he took out his stopwatch to time it and gave the shooting order.

The trainees were now like arrows on a bowstring, ready to be released at any moment.

There's not much to say.

No matter how difficult the shooting is, we must get right to it and start shooting immediately, because time waits for no one, and thirty seconds will pass very quickly.

(End of this chapter)