Falling from the Sky
Special forces members need to excel in six key areas: physical fitness, tactics, shooting, psychological warfare, hand-to-hand combat, and sniping.
Zhang Yang didn't want to bully anyone right away.
To truly convince someone, one must start by highlighting their strengths.
"You go first," Zhang Yang said, glancing at the special forces member beside him.
This round is a test of rapid fire.
The player who hits the most targets in the shortest time wins.
To put it simply, it tests your ability to react in real combat.
Comparing Zhang Yang's superhuman reflexes to this project is truly unfair.
The special forces soldier standing nearby nodded and stepped forward without hesitation.
"Prepare."
"Have!"
At his command, he quickly raised his gun and fired.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
It only took a few seconds.
In the distance, someone announced the results.
"3.84 seconds, ten bullets, ten hits."
Put away your gun.
The teammate gave a slight smile, then looked at Zhang Yang. It wasn't exactly a provocation, but more like a "it's your turn to step in" look.
All around, there were countless expectant and scrutinizing gazes.
Zhang Yang smiled, then his expression hardened, and his reflexes instantly accelerated to the maximum.
In that instant, everything around seemed to slow down.
Every movement, every word, every furrowed brow, the flapping of an insect's wings in the distance, every gentle sway of the grass and trees in the wind.
Then he heard the starting whistle.
The whistle seemed to come from afar, lingering and endless.
Almost simultaneously, he smiled, raised his gun, aimed at the target in the distance, and pulled the trigger.
Whoosh!
The gun barrel was slightly raised, a flash of light appeared, and the bullet whistled out, disappearing into the distant target.
All of this is what he sees from his perspective.
But in the eyes of outsiders...
The moment the whistle blew, the figure almost vanished into a blur.
The sound of gunfire was almost continuous.
Then, everything vanished as if nothing had ever happened.
"0...0.8 seconds, ten bullets, all hit..."
In the distance, Zhang Yang's score was announced in a trembling voice.
A barrage of gazes shot towards them, filled with shock and disbelief.
"How is that possible!"
"Is this even human?"
"With that kind of reaction speed, the criminal didn't even have a chance to utter a single word before being instantly killed!"
A thousand words are insufficient to express my feelings; in short, it all boils down to one sentence.
Awesome.
In 0.8 seconds, ten bullets were fired, and all ten hit their targets.
This isn't just strength; it's beyond belief, breathtaking, and even awe-inspiring.
Zhang Yang glanced at the target in the distance, smiled, and said nothing.
If they looked more closely, they would see that every single one of his bullets hit the bullseye with perfect accuracy; all ten bullets landed in the same spot.
"Is there even a need for a comparison?" Chen Zhang said with a smile. "Are your soldiers convinced yet? And you... are you, Dalian Commander Zhao, convinced yet? Don't think I don't know, when it comes to not being convinced, you, Dalian Zhao, are number one."
Just then, Zhang Yang walked over.
"What else is there to compete in?"
He discovered that the system did not notify him that the task was completed.
That means... there are still people who are not convinced...
Physical fitness.
"No need, I don't have time to waste here. How about something more direct?" Zhang Yang said.
Given his status, his mere presence is already a great honor. How could he possibly be here competing on the parallel bars and horizontal bar, or even running...?
"Are you scared?!" Zhao Jian suddenly stared intently at Zhang Yang.
"Chen Zhang, you buddy, don't you understand the situation? You still dare to provoke me." Zhang Yang's smile vanished. "I'm standing here today, and I haven't used any of my status to intimidate him. From beginning to end, it seems like I've been relying on my abilities, right? And it's a practical combat project in their eyes to demonstrate my abilities. So what right does he have to provoke me?"
"Zhao Jian, don't go too far in front of Zhang Yang. Do you think Zhang Yang has no choice but to come?" Chen Zhang frowned and looked at Zhao Jian.
Because from beginning to end, Zhao Jian's words carried a subtle barb, and it was unclear where he got such a strong temper.
"Mr. Zhang! I admit you're very strong!" Zhao Jian took a deep breath and stepped forward. "Even in terms of physical fitness and combat skills, I know without a fight that you're probably ridiculously strong. But can you honestly say that the rumor about you escaping an ambush unscathed and annihilating your opponents is true?!"
"Whether it's true or false, I don't need to prove it. I don't care whether you believe it or not," Zhang Yang said dismissively.
To be honest, if it weren't for the system task, he wouldn't have bothered coming here. Why bother? Why should he prove himself and convince everyone who didn't believe him?
That's something only children do.
"Chen Zhang, let's go." Zhang Yang said, looking at Chen Zhang.
Chen Zhang thought for a moment and nodded.
"Brother, your presence is already a huge favor to me. I'm truly sorry about what happened with Zhao Jian."
He was well aware of Zhang Yang's current status and position.
They came all this way, didn't use their status to intimidate others, and relied entirely on their own abilities to speak for themselves, yet they still got insulted. That's just unacceptable.
You can't leave!
For some reason, Zhao Jian suddenly raised his arm to block, becoming agitated.
"I absolutely do not believe that anyone can single-handedly take on an entire special operations team. This is an insult to our special operations philosophy, and it shows your ignorance of modern civilization. Humans are made of flesh and blood; no matter how strong you are, you can't be that strong!"
Zhang Yang paused, then understood.
To put it bluntly, Zhao Jian acknowledged his strength, but he absolutely refused to admit that he could actually fight against fully armed modern special forces with his bare hands.
To put it bluntly, the era of cold weapons is over; now we live in the era of firearms.
No matter how skilled you are in martial arts, you're still vulnerable to bullets and kitchen knives—that's an ironclad rule. In his heart, he absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to trample on or transcend this rule.
Otherwise, wouldn't they become a laughing stock?
"So, just defeating them isn't enough for me to complete the mission." Zhang Yang suddenly realized that to win their respect, he didn't need to defeat them, but rather demonstrate the absolute strength to prove he could withstand modern firearms.
No wonder! No wonder they all looked at me with eyes blazing with anger the moment we met. That's the crux of the matter.
"Let it go." Zhang Yang glanced at the arm in front of him.
"No!" Zhao Jian's voice was firm. "Unless you admit that those rumors are all false!"
"What a joke! What do I have to do with these rumors? Did I spread them?" Zhang Yang flicked a finger at him casually.
A crisp snap.
Zhao Jian's arm went numb instantly, as if he had been electrocuted.
Zhang Yang strolled over, and as he looked down, someone hugged his waist again.
"You..."
Zhang Yang was both amused and exasperated.
Only girls can hug his waist; this is the first time a grown man has ever done so.
"Mr. Zhang, unless you beat us all down today, I'd rather be punished than let this go," Zhao Jian said through gritted teeth. "Please clarify! Please tell us that what happened is impossible."
"I can't comment on what happened that day," Zhang Yang smiled, lowering his eyes. "But I can give you a chance to judge for yourself."
Demonstrating how one's body can block a bullet is certainly a direct approach.
However, he had some new ideas.
A moment of silence fell over the surroundings. Zhao Jian suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.
"You mean?"
···
Moments later, a helicopter took off from the base and soared into the sky.
Zhang Yang stood by the hatch, looking at the ground receding into the distance, his mind still racing with thoughts.
"Wow, is this... a famous scene being recreated?"
I still remember the joke Chen Zhang made in the car yesterday, jokingly saying that he was the young marshal of the Azure Dragon or Yujiro Hanma.
He was joking, and of course I didn't take it seriously.
But just now, he actually recalled a famous scene from a novel from many years ago, where the protagonist descended from a helicopter, shocking a group of elite soldiers.
That scene was truly classic and breathtaking.
It amazed me at the time.
But now, he never dreamed that he would actually have the opportunity to recreate such a famous scene in reality.
This truly is a case of fiction coming to life.
It's just unknown whether Zhao Jian and his group's words and actions at this moment reflect the diverse range of people depicted in the novel, filled with disbelief.
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On the training field.
"No... no, Mr. Zhang, what do you mean by this?" Zhao Jian kept repeating, grabbing Chen Zhang, "What is he trying to do?!"
Chen Zhang's forehead was covered in cold sweat, and he remained silent.
Although he had guessed it, he simply couldn't believe it.
How can a body of flesh and blood communicate with the divine?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
"Company Commander! Why does this scene seem so familiar? Falling from the sky... wow, have I seen this in a movie or a novel before?"
"It's Chen... No way, that's a novel! How could I be so confused?!"
This is reality; there is no Azure Dragon Special Forces Team, and there is no Azure Dragon Chief Instructor.
The whole thing started when they heard that shocking rumor: someone had single-handedly wiped out an entire fully armed special forces unit. This was a complete shock to these special forces soldiers who considered special tactics to be divine, and it shook their confidence.
That's why we met this time.
Deep down, nobody believed it; they all thought it was just hearsay. They just wanted to witness the scene, debunk the rumors, and clear their minds.
However, this unfolds...
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
Subconsciously, they all felt disbelief, and their rationality only made them more disbelieving.
But deep in his mind, a wild thought surged forth, merging the scene before him with a scene from the depths of his childhood memories.
It left them feeling bewildered and absurd.
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Hundreds of meters or even higher in the air.
The hatch opened, and a strong wind swept across our faces.
Zhang Yang looked at the ground receding into the distance, gazing at the city skyline in the distance, and felt a sudden emptiness in his heart.
Even someone as powerful as him, despite possessing props, had never before leaped from a height of over 100 meters bare-handed.
Falling from such a height in free fall, all carbon-based life forms would be nothing more than ants.
Let alone carbon-based life forms, even a bulletproof helmet would shatter if it fell, since that's equivalent to the impact force of a car traveling at over 100 kilometers per hour.
He didn't know what the outcome would be if he jumped down without using the Injury-Free Card, given his own strength.
Of course, he couldn't possibly try that.
At this moment, naturally, one is protected by the Injury-Free Card.
Although losing an Injury-Free Card, gaining another super-powerful trump card in return is definitely worthwhile.
Instantly, an invisible force field enveloped his entire body.
Zhang Yang took a deep breath.
That familiar feeling is back!
"You can hover now."
He said something and stepped one foot out of the cabin.
The training field beneath his feet was a sea of black; he didn't know how many people were watching him.
The next second, he stepped completely out of the cabin.
Call!
A strong wind brushed my face!
The gravitational acceleration is skyrocketing! The wind resistance is being torn apart!
And then there's the ground rushing towards us!
Within seconds.
Extreme power, an impact force strong enough to shatter everything.
Then··
The entire earth seemed to be right before my eyes!
Boom!
Like a flying meteorite crashing to the ground, with a deafening roar!
Click-clack.
The cracks spread outwards, and dust flew everywhere, enveloping everything.
The training ground was completely silent.
"He... he just jumped out of the helicopter like that?" someone asked in a trembling voice.
They have strong willpower, sound values, and are not easily swayed by external things.
But what did they just see?!
One hundred meters, or even higher.
A person, with flesh and blood, leaped down, like a meteorite falling to earth, the tremor felt in all directions.
Such immense power.
Let alone people.
Even steel wouldn't be completely undamaged, would it?
Why did he jump without hesitation?
"Quick... look!"
Suddenly, someone cried out in shock, their eyes wide with horror, as if they had seen something incredible.
Everyone looked over.
Amidst the scattering and slowly dissipating dust, a tall figure slowly rose and stepped out of the grime.
Bathed in sunlight, the figure stood tall and imposing, almost like a god descending to earth.
"My God!" someone shouted excitedly!
Some people were so excited they were trembling.
Unbelievable, so unbelievable I almost collapsed to the ground!
Descending from the sky at a height of 100 meters!
Completely unharmed! Completely unharmed!
"Could it be that, if martial arts are practiced to the extreme, one can truly achieve a level of divine power?!" Chen Zhang muttered to himself, his hands trembling slightly as he hung down.
Even if Zhang Yang called him Brother Chen now, he wouldn't dare to respond.
Who's calling whom "brother"?
What power this is! What incredible strength this is!
And what about Zhao Jian at this moment?
He remained silent, his eyes fixed on the approaching figure, bloodshot and unblinking for a long time.
The next second, he swayed and almost fell, but fortunately his teammates were there and caught him on either side in time to prevent him from staggering to the ground.
"You! You!" His voice was hoarse, and he managed to utter two words before he could no longer speak.
Zhang Yang walked closer and looked back at the spot where he had fallen.
A deep pit, with cracks and fissures spreading outwards.
Although he had anticipated this.
However, imagining and experiencing are two completely different concepts. Only by experiencing it firsthand can you feel the power of freefalling from a height of hundreds of meters.
That's terrifying.
Its power and destructive force are enormous!
Without Injury-Free Card, I absolutely dare not attempt it.
The Injury-Free Card is truly a great item!
Bite.
Congratulations, host, you have completed the mission.
The reward has been issued.
Hearing the pleasant system notification in his mind, Zhang Yang felt reassured and stood smiling in front of Zhao Jian, whose face was ashen.
"Company Commander Zhao, do you have an answer in your heart?"