"Alright!"
With that, Wang Yu waved his hand, as if unwilling to say more, and directly laid down a harsh threat: "In short, for this year's competition, your Iron Fist Regiment had best pray you don't encounter us, otherwise, you'll just have to watch your Iron Fist be utterly destroyed."
After speaking, Wang Yu cast a cold glance at everyone present, then turned and left.
Seeing Wang Yu depart, Qin Feng's gaze shifted to Gong Jian, and he asked, "Did you two have some past grievances?"
Hearing Qin Feng's question, Gong Jian let out a bitter smile and then said indifferently, "It's nothing."
Seeing that Gong Jian was unwilling to elaborate, Qin Feng didn't press further. After all, everyone had their secrets, and there was no need to pry too deeply.
However, after hearing Wang Yu's words and observing Gong Jian's demeanor, Qin Feng made some decisions in his heart.
After chatting for a while longer, everyone returned to their quarters to rest.
The next morning arrived in the blink of an eye.
Kang Lei had already assembled everyone and they stood in their designated areas.
All the participants were gathered here, their expressions solemn.
Facing them stood leaders from the headquarters, the directorial department, and various military regions, with the regimental commanders of the participating legions standing behind these leaders.
At this moment, a person with the insignia of a general on his shoulder stepped up to the microphone.
He looked at the assembled crowd below, coughed softly a few times, and then announced in a clear voice:
"Comrades, you are all the finest soldiers in the entire military region. Today, we gather here for a competition of utmost importance. I believe your unit leaders have already informed you of the competition's difficulty. However, I am confident that as our nation's most outstanding soldiers, you will achieve excellent results. Now, tell me loudly, are you ready?"
Upon hearing the general's inspiring words, all the soldiers standing below roared in unison:
"Always ready!"
Their fighting spirit shook the heavens, and their imposing aura reverberated for miles.
"Well done. Now, I declare the competition officially open!"
As soon as the general finished speaking, a colonel immediately stepped forward and announced loudly: "Now, all regimental commanders, please proceed to the designated drawing areas to draw lots, and then head to your assigned positions. Good luck to you all."
As the colonel's words concluded, the participating regimental commanders orderly proceeded to the designated areas to draw their lots.
To prevent any collusion or information sharing between units, the drawing locations were separated. Upon drawing their lots, they were to depart immediately for their assigned positions.
After everyone had been dispatched, the commanders of the various military regions and other dignitaries proceeded to a large warehouse.
Within this warehouse were numerous screens displaying live feeds from on-site surveillance.
The large screens showed footage from the various military regions.
Half an hour later, helicopters ferried personnel to their designated positions, as determined by the lot drawings.
Additionally, mobile command centers were visible, with vehicles traversing the mountainous terrain.
"Begin!"
With the arrival of the last group of regimental personnel at their positions, the command to start the competition sounded simultaneously in the earpieces of all participating units.
Concurrently, the commanders of the various military regions intently watched the content on the display screens.
The operational area for this exercise was vast, but even a large territory could not accommodate so many people.
Just then, as Kang Lei and the Iron Fist Regiment arrived at their designated location, Qin Feng's premonition skill went haywire in his mind. Red dots appeared approximately one kilometer away.
However, Qin Feng chose not to raise an alarm, as the Iron Fist Regiment's intelligence capabilities were not to be underestimated.
Moreover, he was currently observing the surrounding environment. Their command post, unlike the mobile units, had to be defended at all times, yet could not remain static indefinitely.
Therefore, at this juncture, the importance of their team became evident: infiltration and combat.
Dividing into two, they had to be capable of both offense and defense.
While Qin Feng was assessing the surroundings, an intelligence officer immediately approached and reported: "Report, enemy forces detected one kilometer ahead."
"One kilometer?" Hearing the report, Kang Lei frowned and immediately inquired, "Which regiment?"
"Report, the Sharp Blade Regiment!"
Upon hearing the report, Kang Lei's furrowed brow relaxed.
He had initially thought it might be a regiment from the Central Combat Zone, but it turned out to be the Sharp Blade Regiment, which was of no concern.
Without hesitation, Kang Lei ordered Gong Jian to lead his men to attack the Sharp Blade Regiment.
The reason for not assigning Qin Feng to lead the charge was twofold. Firstly, the Sharp Blade Regiment's strength was inferior to that of the Iron Fist Regiment, making it akin to using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.
Secondly, Kang Lei did not wish to prematurely expose Qin Feng and his team. They were to serve as a trump card, capable of a decisive blow at the critical moment.
Shifting focus to Gong Jian, he led the Sharp Shooter Fourth Company stealthily forward.
Upon arrival, Gong Jian and his men launched a direct assault.
After all, the members of the Sharp Shooter Fourth Company were the most elite personnel within the Iron Fist Regiment, and their combat prowess was not to be trifled with.
Furthermore, the Sharp Blade Regiment's defenses were not particularly stringent at this moment, and it seemed their regimental commander and others were engaged in discussions, making this the optimal time for an attack.
Gong Jian did not hold back, leading the Sharp Shooter Fourth Company in a relentless charge.
Have you ever witnessed a "horizontal push"?
At this moment, every member of the Sharp Shooter Fourth Company was advancing like a battering ram.
After all, those who could join the Sharp Shooter Fourth Company were skilled marksmen.
While Gong Jian and his men were engaged in combat outside, inside a nearby tent, the commander and chief of staff of the Sharp Blade Regiment were in deep discussion.
"Old Zhang, the Iron Fist Regiment is one kilometer away," the commander of the Sharp Blade Regiment said, looking at the intelligence on the screen. "You know our regiment is weaker than the Iron Fist Regiment. Why don't we seek an alliance with someone to take down the Iron Fist Regiment together?"
The chief of staff beside him frowned deeply. "Commander, you know our regiment's capabilities. Do you think other regiments wouldn't want to swallow us whole?"
"This... then what should we do?"
For a moment, the two men exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of their next move.
Just then, the sound of gunfire erupted from outside.
Hearing the gunshots, both the commander and chief of staff of the Sharp Blade Regiment felt a jolt of dread.
Immediately, they began to make calls on their regiment's communication channel.
"Sharp Blade Regiment, respond if received!"
"Respond if received!"
"..."
However, after several attempts to inquire, the earpieces remained silent, as if they were no longer present.
Hearing no response, the faces of the commander and chief of staff of the Sharp Blade Regiment turned grim. Before they could react further,
Suddenly, the voice of the directorial department crackled through their communication channel.
"Sharp Blade Regiment, you are deemed fully eliminated in this exercise. Please withdraw from the exercise area immediately..."
This voice, like a phantom of death, echoed in the ears of the Sharp Blade Regiment's commander and chief of staff.
"It's over, it's over, we're truly finished this time..."