Training Base

Jiangnan Base City.

A squad of soldiers is waiting at the airport.

"Captain, who are we picking up today?"

A young officer with a round face asked curiously.

The captain, a lieutenant colonel in his mid-thirties, with muscles like steel, said, "He was sent by Tianjing to participate in the International Special Forces Competition."

"Ah?"

The round-faced team member asked in confusion, "Haven't the participants from all the military regions already arrived?"

The captain said, "So this one is different. Before the commander sent me here, he told me that this year's special forces competition is a bit special. This one was sent by Tianjing to ensure that we can win."

"Could there really be such a person?"

International Special Forces Competition are full of talented individuals, with all sorts of experts showcasing their unique skills. Is there anyone who can guarantee a win in such a competition?

The team leader wasn't quite sure either. "Maybe they have a special talent in certain areas."

"Some veterans are very experienced and reliable in critical moments."

At that moment, a giant flying saucer-shaped passenger plane landed at the airport.

"Alright, the plane has arrived."

In modern society, monsters roam the Wilderness Area, and flights across Base City are not something ordinary planes can accomplish. Lin Yan wasn't on an emergency mission, so there was no need for him to go to great lengths just for himself. Therefore, he came directly by commercial airliner.

However, the ticket price for this type of passenger plane is extremely high. Fortunately, I don't have to pay for it myself, otherwise I really wouldn't be able to afford it.

Lin Yan, dressed in combat gear, with a backpack on his back and a sword at his waist, disembarked from the plane.

He glanced around and immediately spotted the group of waiting soldiers, then walked over.

Lin Yan asked, "Are you from the Fire God Commando?"

The captain was somewhat surprised by his youthful appearance. "I am Gao Qing, the captain of the Fire God Commando. Are you Comrade Lin Yan from Tianjing who came to participate in the International Special Forces Competition?"

Lin Yan handed him his identification. "It's me."

When Gao Qing saw that the person on the ID card was only 18 years old, he thought that the person sent by Tianjing to cover up the situation was so young. When he saw the military rank on the ID card, he was shocked.

An 18-year-old major, and a combatant at that—is this really not a joke?

He'd never even heard of it, let alone seen it. The commander hadn't mentioned it when he sent him to pick up the person.

Where did this monster come from?

He returned the credentials to Lin Yan and said, "Hello, Comrade Lin Yan, we are taking you to the training base for the participants as ordered by our superior."

"Okay, thank you for your help."

The round-faced team member leaned closer and said, "Captain, didn't you guess that the one you sent would be an experienced veteran? He doesn't even look as old as me."

Gao Qing sternly rebuked, "Geng Hui, don't be so disrespectful! You should call him 'Commander'!"

Geng Hui was taken aback. "Commander?"

I'm just a Second Lieutenant, how could this guy be a field-grade officer?

Lin Yan waved his hand. "Captain Gao, don't say that. I don't have a specific position, so I can't be called a leader at all."

After they got into the car.

Lin Yan asked, "Captain Gao, how many people are there in this special forces competition?"

Gao Qing replied, "Each country will send fifty Advanced Warrior and three High-level General to participate in the competition."

"One of our Advanced Warrior was injured during training. We were originally planning to reselect a suitable candidate, but then Tianjing said they would take care of that."

Lin Yan nodded, indicating that he understood.

Geng Hui, clearly a restless individual, asked, "Sir, which events are you participating in?"

Lin Yan said helplessly, "I told you, there's no need to call me 'Commander.' It's inappropriate for someone my age to address me like that. Besides, if others hear me when I go to the training base, it will be very troublesome. Just call me by my name."

"I was sent here by my superiors to broaden my horizons," Lin Yan replied.

You can't just say you're here to claim the title of "Soldier King," that would be too arrogant.

Geng Hui was somewhat puzzled. "But the captain heard from above that Tianjing arranged for you to guarantee victory in the match."

Lin Yan looked at Gao Qing questioningly.

Gao Qing nodded and said, "That's what they said."

Lin Yan was speechless. How confident was he in himself? He didn't take anyone else seriously at all.

The vehicle arrived at the training base.

The car door opened.

The members of the Fire God Commando stepped aside.

Lin Yan saw a group of people doing push-ups in the mud ahead, and a middle-aged man standing next to them. He was wearing a military green combat uniform and had dark skin. He walked over after seeing Lin Yan.

"I am Guo Hong, the head instructor of this training camp."

He said coldly, "Are you a newbie?"

Guo Hong looked at Lin Yan with a furrowed brow. It was one thing that he was too young, but he looked fair-skinned. Was he a pampered young master soldier?

Lin Yan saluted and said loudly, "Reporting, Instructor, if you're looking for a rookie, then I'm probably not!"

Guo Hong pointed to the soldiers in the mud. "When they came, they all said they weren't them!"

Lin Yan asked, "And now?"

"Not a single person met my requirements, without exception!"

Lin Yan replied, "That's why my superiors assigned me to come!"

Guo Hong sneered, "Sharp-tongued."

"Not just anyone is qualified to join our training program. Before that, you must pass a test."

After he finished speaking, he turned around.

He shouted to the soldiers in the mud, "Rookies, your new comrade has arrived. Come and participate in the welcoming ceremony I've prepared for him."

The soldiers all stood up and lined up in silence.

Guo Hong said to Lin Yan, "Come with me."

They and the participating soldiers arrived at a special training ground, and members of the Fire God Commando also followed.

It resembles a large alloy iron cage.

A mechanical sound rang out, and a lifting platform appeared on the ground. A small iron cage rose from it, containing a Swift Wolf.

Judging from its size and coat color, it should be Elementary Beast General Level.

It opened its mouth, revealing its fangs, and made a growling sound, drooling as it looked at them.

"Go in and fight it!"

"If you can't even last ten minutes, then get out!"

Guo Hong showed no mercy and said coldly.

Lin Yan put down his backpack and walked towards the gate of the alloy iron cage-like training ground. The moment he entered, he paused and said, "Ten minutes... I'm afraid I really can't last that long."

After saying that, he went inside.

The small iron cage containing the Swift Wolf was opened at that moment.

Guo Hong sneered. "A mere Elementary Beast General Level Swift Wolf, you don't even have the confidence to last ten minutes. What are you doing here?"

This is just the most basic requirement.

All the participants here have gone through this stage.

Although the Swift Wolf is a very fast monster and not considered weak among the Primary Beast General, the people present are all selected elites with rich combat experience, so holding out for ten minutes is not difficult.

The Swift Wolf emerged from its cage, looked at the human in the distance, circled him for a while, and seeing that he didn't seem too dangerous, quickly charged forward.

Geng Hui was shocked. "What's going on?"

"That idiot!"

Guo Hong cursed and saw Lin Yan in the middle of the field, motionless, as if he were scared out of his wits.

Where did they shove this person in from?

Are they crazy? Are they sending people here to die?

He couldn't just stand by and watch Lin Yan be killed by the monster. He was about to press the button in his hand. These monsters, which were captured for training, had chips implanted in their brains. While these chips couldn't affect their thoughts, they could be remotely controlled to instantly damage their brain nerves and prevent unnecessary danger.

But at this moment...

The Que Xie Sword was drawn.

A sword light, almost invisible to the naked eye, swept past, its blade stained with blood. Que Xie Sword, the blood dripped from the tip of the sword without leaving a trace of dust.

The Swift Wolf's throat was slit, and its body fell heavily to the ground.

Lin Yan turned around, his expression calm.

"I didn't last ten minutes, can I still be considered to have passed?"