General's Order, Squad Leader's Position

The news of the impending great war swept through the entire Northern Frontier Camp like a biting cold wind overnight.

The previously peaceful training atmosphere was instantly replaced by a tense and solemn, murderous iron-blooded aura. The "huo huo" sound of soldiers sharpening their weapons and the shouts of officers mobilizing troops echoed across the camp.

The air was filled with a heavy sense of impending doom, like the calm before a storm.

In the early morning, as Wei Zhe led his squad on their routine morning run, Shi Meng's figure appeared on the training grounds.

His expression was more serious than ever before.

"Everyone, fall in!"

Shi Meng's voice boomed like thunder, exploding in the ears of every recruit.

Thousands of new recruits quickly assembled, silent as the grave. They could all sense the scent of war in the unusual atmosphere.

"Yesterday, the High General issued an order!" Shi Meng's gaze was sharp as he swept across the field. "The Xiongnu are about to invade. Our Northern Frontier army will depart for the front lines today! The New Recruit Camp is disbanded early! From now on, you will serve as replacement troops and be officially incorporated into the various Northern Frontier battle camps!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a suppressed commotion erupted in the crowd.

One moment they were recruits under the protection of their instructors, the next they were about to face the legendary, ferocious Xiongnu cavalry head-on. The immense shift in their identity caused many young faces to show fear and unease.

"Silence!" Shi Meng roared, suppressing all discussion.

"As soldiers of Great Qin, protecting our homes and country, and dying on the battlefield, is our destiny! Those who fear death can leave now!"

No one moved.

They might be afraid, but the courage and honor of Great Qin men did not allow them to retreat.

Shi Meng nodded with satisfaction. He took out a roster from his embrace and began to read out the assignment list.

"Wang Ergou, Third Battalion, Second Company, Sixth Squad!"

"Li Si, Fifth Battalion, First Company, Third Squad!"

Name after name was called, and recruit after recruit stepped forward, being led away by the officers of their respective units. The sadness of parting and the fear of the unknown spread through the crowd.

Soon, most of the new recruits had been assigned. Only Wei Zhe's squad, along with Qian Hu and a few other veteran squad leaders and their men, remained on the field.

"Wei Zhe!" Shi Meng called his name.

"Here!"

"Due to your outstanding performance in the New Recruit Camp, possessing both bravery and wisdom, the High General has specially granted you an exceptional promotion to Squad Leader!"

Shi Meng's voice was loud and clear.

"From today onwards, you will lead two squads, a total of twenty brothers, and will be assigned to the Vanguard Camp, under my direct command!"

Squad Leader!

This appointment was like a massive stone dropped into a calm lake.

All the soldiers who had not yet left, whether new recruits or veterans, cast looks of shock and envy at Wei Zhe.

Less than ten days after enlisting, he had been promoted from an ordinary recruit, skipping two ranks, directly to Squad Leader commanding twenty men! This was an unprecedented, exceptional promotion in the Great Qin army!

"Ding, 'Military Fame' Quest 2 complete."

"Successfully promoted to Squad Leader, Reward: 500 Tempering Points, Mystic Rank Martial Skill Wind Piercing Spear Technique."

The System's prompt sounded in Wei Zhe's mind, warming his heart.

He took a step forward, knelt on one knee, and said in a powerful voice: "Your subordinate Wei Zhe thanks the General for the promotion! I will not fail the General's high expectations, I swear to kill the enemy and be loyal to Great Qin!"

"Good!" Shi Meng strode forward, personally helped him up, and handed him a Bronze Tiger Tally, representing his status as Squad Leader.

"Qian Hu!"

"Reporting!" Qian Hu quickly stepped forward.

"Your squad will be assigned under Wei Zhe's command from today onwards. You will serve as the Deputy Squad Leader, assisting Wei Zhe. Do you have any objections?" Shi Meng asked.

Qian Hu glanced at Wei Zhe, then at Shi Meng's unquestionable gaze. Finally, he lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "Your subordinate accepts the order!"

Although he still felt some unwillingness in his heart, military orders were like mountains. Moreover, Wei Zhe's strength and demeanor truly made it impossible for him to say "no."

Thus, under Wei Zhe's command, there was now the new recruit squad led by Hu Lei and the veteran squad led by Qian Hu, totaling twenty-one men. A new and old combination, a team with considerable combat effectiveness, began to take shape.

"Congratulations, Squad Leader!"

"Long live the Squad Leader!"

Hu Lei and the others excitedly surrounded him. The veterans under Qian Hu, however, looked at their new officer, who was much younger than them, with complex expressions.

Wei Zhe ignored everyone's reactions. His mind was filled with the rewards he had just received.

500 Tempering Points and a Mystic Rank spear technique!

This was undoubtedly his biggest trump card before stepping onto the battlefield!

That evening, in the independent tent assigned to him as Squad Leader, Wei Zhe dismissed everyone.

He couldn't wait to open the System.

"Learn Wind Piercing Spear Technique!"

Instantly, countless insights about spear techniques flooded his mind. Unlike the broad and powerful Glaive, the Wind Piercing Spear Technique focused on "speed." Its movements were agile and swift, the spear thrusts like dragons, specifically targeting the gaps and weaknesses in the enemy's armor. It was a top-tier battlefield killing technique!

"Allocate Tempering Points!"

He looked at the massive 500 points, a surge of ambition rising within him.

"Strength +150, Agility +200, Constitution +150!"

He wanted to elevate his speed and explosive power to an entirely new level!

A surging warm current coursed through his body. This enhancement was far more intense than any before. Wei Zhe could even hear the faint popping sounds from his bones, and his muscle definition became smoother and more explosive.

When everything settled, he slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing and disappearing.

Character: Wei Zhe

Realm: First Order Martial Apprentice (Beginner)

Strength: 45 Agility: 45 Constitution: 47 Tempering Points: 0

Mastered Skills:

[Forging]: Hundred Battle Saber (Novice 15/100), Fish Scale Armor (Novice 0/100)

[Martial Skills]: Thousand Refinement Force (Novice 1/100), Wind Piercing Spear Technique (Novice 0/100)

"First Order Martial Apprentice..." Wei Zhe muttered to himself. He could feel that the flow of energy in his dantian had grown several times larger, now truly qualifyng as "internal energy," flowing slowly through his meridians, bringing him a continuous stream of power.

He had finally, truly stepped across the threshold into the extraordinary realm of this world!

Just then, hurried horn blasts echoed from outside the tent.

"Wooo-- Wooo-- Wooo--"

The desolate and urgent horns were the signal for the entire army to assemble!

Wei Zhe shot to his feet, grabbed the glaive he had personally modified beside him, and strode out of the tent.

Outside, torches blazed, and figures bustled about. The entire Vanguard Camp was rapidly assembling.

"Squad Leader!" Hu Lei and Qian Hu were already waiting outside the tent with their squads.

Wei Zhe looked at the twenty faces before him, some young, some weathered, but all carrying a hint of tension. He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Brothers, the time to serve our country has arrived!"

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