The wooden plank bridge swayed back and forth in the breeze. Every step Yue Ming took was like stepping on a tightrope. His hands were slightly open to maintain balance.
Although he tried hard not to look at the rolling river at his feet, he still caught the sparkling waves on the water from the corner of his eye, causing his heartbeat to speed up involuntarily.
Duan Jinglin followed closely, feeling every vibration of the bridge. Every time his foot stepped on the wooden board, the wooden board would make a low creaking sound.
Sweat beads dripped down Yue Ming's forehead, glistening under the sunlight. He tried his best to concentrate all his energy, and his steps became more cautious and slow.
The plank bridge shook from time to time, which made his heart skip a beat. Whenever he stepped on a particularly loose plank, the entire bridge would make a dangerous creaking sound, making his heart jump into his throat.
Without the opportunity to grasp the handrails, the hands completely rely on the air for balance. Every step must be accurate. The wooden board under the feet is not wide. Every step is like walking on a rope. If you are not careful, you will fall into the river.
The backpack on his shoulders increased the weight and made his body's center of gravity unstable. He felt that the muscles in his shoulders and neck were becoming stiffer due to tension.
Qin Yuan stood on the other end of the bridge, calmly watching Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin approaching step by step. He was a rigorous instructor, and this training mission was to train their sense of balance and willpower in harsh environments.
"Pay attention to your steps and grasp your center of gravity." His voice came from the other end, brief but full of majesty.
The river under the bridge was rushing and roaring, and the occasional splash could even hit the bridge. The tiny water droplets brought an icy touch, enhancing the unbearable coldness of this moment.
Duan Jinglin frowned slightly, but his pace did not slow down and his arms maintained a delicate balance.
Yue Ming's steps moved slower and slower. Every time he took a step, he had to carefully measure the load-bearing capacity of each board.
His arms were balanced in the air, and the backpack on his shoulders was like a heavy lead weight, making every nerve in his body as tight as a string. He gradually felt that his legs were sore and numb from the endless tension.
Qin Yuan watched Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin intently, evaluating their performance secretly in his mind. He knew that such training was not only a physical challenge, but also a psychological test.
He waited calmly for the moment they crossed the bridge, because the next task was more difficult than this.
Yue Ming finally reached the end of the bridge and collapsed to the ground as if he had lost all strength. He held his knees with both hands and gasped. Duan Jinglin followed closely behind and stopped next to Yue Ming, also dripping with sweat.
As the two of them reached the other side first, others also arrived one after another. Although this kind of training did not consume much physical energy compared to other physical training, the mental consumption was much greater than the physical strength.
Seeing that they had all finished walking across the plank bridge, Qin Yuan nodded slightly and motioned for them to take a break. His eyes scanned everyone's current state, and then he slowly said: "The training ahead will be more difficult. You have to
Be mentally prepared.”
Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin leaned against a big rock, panting and looking at Qin Yuan, trying to discern the next step of training from his eyes. However, Qin Yuan's expression was still stern, with no emotion at all.
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After wiping the sweat from their foreheads, they looked back at the wooden plank bridge they had just crossed, still recalling the nervousness of carefully calculating every step.
After resting, everyone followed Qin Yuan to another place, which looked like a ruins with broken walls everywhere.
Yue Ming was a little confused and asked: "Instructor, what are you doing?"
Immediately, Zhou Jin, Qi, Bai Shenyang, and Duan Jinglin all looked at Qin Yuan. They didn't understand Qin Yuan's plan.
Then Qin Yuan asked them to open their backpacks. The backpacks were filled with firearms. Even Qin Yuan was holding a gun in his hand at this time.
He said: "The next content is very simple, either I will eliminate all of you, or you will eliminate me!"
Everyone was shocked when they heard this. Although their current strength has improved a lot, they have seen Qin Yuan's strength before. Even if there are five of them, the chance of winning is very small.
The firearms in each of their hands were without ammunition, and all ammunition had to be found in the ruins. These ammunition were all blanks. As long as they were not shot at close range, the lethality was within a controllable range.
Qin Yuan did not give them much time to hesitate. As the countdown began, everyone hurriedly ran into the ruins to look for ammunition and suitable hiding spots.
Facing Qin Yuan, they must not confront Qin Yuan head-on. Only by finding the right opportunity to cooperate with each other can they have some chance of winning.
Time seemed to flow through the broken bricks and tiles, creating a sense of oppression, and the air was filled with the smell of tension and gun smoke.
The wind blows, kicking up some dust on the ruins, and the sunlight reflects dazzling light on the broken glass pieces. The whole scene is like a picture torn apart by war.
Yue Ming lay down behind a collapsed hut, lightly stroking the gun body with his fingers and feeling the cold metal texture. He tried to adjust his breathing and try to calm himself down.
The ammunition boxes scattered in the ruins were not as easy to find as expected, and his heartbeat became faster and faster as time went on.
Zhou Jin and Lian Qi acted separately. The former bent down behind a pile of bricks and carefully rummaged through the hidden ammunition box, while the latter was trying to retrieve the hidden ammunition box through a small iron hook next to a semi-tilted wall.
A box of bullets high up.
Duan Jinglin and Bai Shenyang tacitly chose a relatively secluded location. They quietly observed the movements around them, their eyes always alert to any slightest movement.
The two of them had already agreed before the drill not to act rashly for the time being and wait for the perfect opportunity to take action.
Suddenly, a gunshot pierced the silent air, and a burst of dust instantly rose from a corner of the ruins. He suddenly turned his head and saw the elusive figure of Qin Yuan.
His accuracy and speed made everyone tremble, and they knew that Qin Yuan would not give them much chance to breathe.
"Be careful! The instructor will not show mercy." Yue Ming whispered to himself, while quickly moving his body towards a new hiding spot.
Just as Yue Ming was sneaking to the new bunker, he caught a glimpse of slight movement in his peripheral vision, and his heart suddenly tightened. It was Duan Jinglin, and he was quietly moving in the direction of Qin Yuan.
Yue Ming understood that what they needed now was teamwork rather than reckless actions of going it alone.
"Old Duan, don't act rashly!" Yue Ming conveyed the message in as low a voice as possible, but Duan Jinglin seemed to be immersed in his own calculations and ignored him.
Zhou Jin on the other side finally found enough ammunition. He quickly loaded the bullet into the barrel of his gun. His eyes touched Lian Qi not far away. The two exchanged a firm look, obviously preparing to act together.
Qin Yuan's eyes were like lightning. At the moment of shooting, the muzzle of the gun jumped slightly, but his stance was still as steady as a mountain. There was a kind of cold professionalism in his eyes, as if he was not training at this moment, but in real life.
on the battlefield.
Yue Ming continued to move, trying to be as light as possible. He saw Zhou Jin and Lian Qi taking action. At the same time, he also saw Qin Yuan's intention - to defeat them one by one and use the time difference to suppress everyone.
Qin Yuan's reaction speed is far beyond that of ordinary people. He can almost predict everyone's next move, which makes them walk on thin ice.
"Hmph, come on, let me see where your limits are." Qin Yuan murmured to himself, clasping his fingers lightly, and then a dull gunshot shook the air again.
The warhead accurately hit the ground less than two inches away from him. The flying dust frightened him and he immediately rolled to another bunker.
Duan Jinglin suddenly stopped. He also noticed Qin Yuan's intention. After calming down, he used the cover of the ruins to move closer to Yue Ming.
Seeing this, Yue Ming nodded slightly, indicating that he would wait with bated breath for Zhou Jin and Lian Qi's further actions.
At the same time, Zhou Jin and Lian Qi, who had loaded their bullets, looked at each other in tacit understanding and then began to move quickly. They wanted to find the right time to attack Qin Yuan at the same time and distract him as much as possible.
The air was filled with nervous and vague breathing sounds, and every second seemed to be stretched infinitely. Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin in the hiding place did not dare to be exposed easily. They knew that what was hidden in this oppressive silence
It's the instructor's murderous intention.
Zhou Jin and Lian Qi decisively moved their positions. They used quick and precise movements to find a more favorable shooting position, maintaining eye contact and tacit cooperation with each other.
Gunshots rang out again. Qin Yuan dodged an oncoming bullet at an incredible speed and quickly counterattacked. A piece of brick not far away suddenly exploded, apparently being hit by one of Qin Yuan's bullets.
Lian Qi felt tremendous pressure and his palms began to sweat, but he knew he had to stay calm at this moment. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and aimed at the target again.
At the same time, Zhou Jin also completed the angle adjustment. The two of them pulled the triggers almost at the same time, and the two bullets flew towards Qin Yuan almost without interruption.
This time, their shooting finally forced Qin Yuan to retreat, buying them a short respite.
"The opportunity has come!" Yue Ming's heart perked up, and he quickly turned to Duan Jinglin and whispered, "It's time for us to take action."
Duan Jinglin nodded, and the two quickly climbed out of the hidden ruins and flanked Qin Yuan.
They approached quietly, trying their best to avoid making any noise, and Yue Ming felt his heart beat faster and faster.
At this moment, Qin Yuan suddenly became keenly aware of their approach. He scanned the surrounding environment with his eyes. He turned around as smoothly as flowing water and aimed his gun at Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin who were trying to get closer.
"So you are all here," Qin Yuan said with a faint smile, a dangerous light flashing in his eyes. He immediately pulled the trigger without any hesitation.
Not to be outdone, Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin opened fire almost simultaneously. A series of gunshots echoed in the ruins, deafening like thunder.
Fortunately, it was a blank round. The smoke emitted from the muzzle mixed with the flying dust, and the vision was instantly blurred. Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin took this opportunity to move quickly to avoid being locked again.
Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin quickly separated from each other, trying to form an outflanking situation to create more pressure on Qin Yuan.
The gunfire gradually stopped, and the entire ruins once again fell into a dead silence. Only the breeze blew through the gaps between the bricks and tiles, making a low whistling sound.
Through tacit tactical cooperation, they have successfully restrained Qin Yuan for a moment. What they need now is the courage and execution to win with one strike.
"Old Duan, go around to the left and try to force him towards me." Yue Ming commanded in a low voice. He knew that Duan Jinglin moved faster than him and was better at concealment.
Qin Yuan felt the tremendous pressure of being surrounded from three sides and realized that he was at a disadvantage. Despite this, he still had a confident smile on his face and mastered the rhythm of the attack with ease.
His defense is not through simple avoidance, every shot is extremely threatening, forcing them into a more disadvantageous position.
After several rounds of shooting, the corners of the ruins gradually began to look a bit monotonous, but every remaining brick bore traces of fierce battles. The thick steel bars overhead hung in the air, precariously crumbling, and the earth seemed to be responding to this tit-for-tat contest.
Zhou Jin and Lian Qi had already found a new cover point. They took a brief breather and then continued shooting, trying to distract Qin Yuan. Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin no longer gave Qin Yuan any chance to breathe, and quietly formed
It has the tendency of outflanking the two wings.
In this highly stressful training, it is not only their bodies that bear the limit, but also their will. Hours of high-pressure tactical drills have already pushed their physical strength to the limit, but the belief in everyone's heart is still as strong as iron.
Qin Yuan still stood in the middle of the ruins, the confident smile on his face not weakening at all. As an instructor, he knew how to take advantage of his opponent's psychology and environment.
He quickly glanced around, calculating the time and the approximate location of everyone, with a hint of cunning in his eyes.
"You think you can beat me like this?" Qin Yuan murmured to himself with a smile, as if he was talking to his opponent, but in fact he was reminding himself.
Yue Ming heard the whispers in the distance and couldn't help but feel nervous. He knew it meant Qin Yuan was formulating new tactics. He whispered to Duan Jinglin: "Be careful, he may have to change his strategy."
Duan Jinglin nodded and said no more. He calculated his route approaching from the left, moving his steps slightly but quickly, trying not to make any noise.
Suddenly, a clear "bang" gunshot sounded in the ruins, triggering the steel bars above their heads. The huge sound stirred up an echo in the ruins, like a dark thunder, shocking the nerves of Yue Ming and Duan Jinglin.
They instantly realized that Qin Yuan was controlling the entire audience to distract them and increase their psychological pressure.
Smoke and dust filled the air and his vision became blurry. Qin Yuan poked his head out from behind one wall and accurately aimed at Yue Ming in the distance. Although he did not actually pull the trigger, he just made a fake move.
He wants to deliberately create illusions and make everyone psychologically shaken.