The square is located not far from where he lives.
Many of the faces were quite familiar; I had seen them when I disembarked. They were new recruits from the Ministry of Military's Demon-Conquering Army —though they couldn't really be considered new recruits, as they had all been on the battlefield and fought against the Insect Calamity.
The "hunting" Zhao Ying was referring to was clearly not the kind where a bunch of female soldiers go out with a handsome guy.
This made Li Su somewhat disappointed, but she could understand it.
If that's the case, it can't be called hunting. In the Mortal Realm, it's called a wild party, Earth Immortal Realm, it's called suicide!
After all, women are inherently at a disadvantage when hunting, at least before reaching the Divine Power Realm. She has a friend called Auntie, and in a desolate place where wild beasts roam, it could be fatal if she were to suddenly knock on the door.
Zhao Ying pulled Li Su into a nine-person team.
It consists of six male compatriots and three female compatriots.
The other teams are basically the same, meaning it's a typical nine-to-one situation. Of course, female players are relatively scarce; there's usually only one, or none at all, except for Li Su's team, which has more.
Of course, in terms of team strength, Li Su's team is not weak; in fact, it's quite strong.
The leader was a very respectable man, in his thirties, born in the year of the Chinese lunar calendar, and clearly a decent person.
" Chen Hao?"
"Yes!"
The captain nodded, flipping through the tablet in his hand, and said, "Based on your information from the Mortal Realm, you participated in two Insect Calamity wars and are quite skilled with firearms? Are you a sniper?"
Well..
Li Su tried hard to recall her own setup. Chen Hao's preferred weapons were a sniper rifle and a knife. She nodded and said, "Yes, and a knife too."
"Yes, using a gun is good."
The captain ignored Li Su's last sentence: Although melee combat is a compulsory course in this world, it is obvious that those who are good at ranged combat are generally weak in melee combat. And using firearms basically indicates that their own attack power is insufficient. Even if they have entered the Dao Arts Realm, they should not place any hope in this aspect in the short term.
To become strong in melee combat, one must go through countless bloody battles!
Not to mention that Chen Hao later left the army; a guy who breaks through to the Dao Arts Realm outside the battlefield is not worth expecting at all.
"Come with me!"
The square-faced captain turned off the military-grade tactical tablet and put it in his pocket.
"Yes!"
He led Li Su directly to a room not far from the square.
As soon as I entered, I heard gunshots coming from inside. It must be a shooting range. There are many individual rooms, and the soundproofing is quite good.
The only problem is that the distance seems very short, less than fifteen meters.
They led Li Su directly into one of the rooms, and the national team captain said, "Let's assess your condition first."
Li Su was taken aback. Chen Hao was using a sniper rifle, not a pistol. What would be the point of trying at such close range?
The square-faced captain tapped a few times, and soon a huge machine descended.
Putting everything else aside, the protruding part is clearly shaped like a sniper rifle.
"This is.?"
"Holographic shooting can perfectly simulate the actual environment, testing everything from distance and wind speed to the sound of the weapon, the feel of the gun, and even the recoil force. Give it a try!"
Li Su nodded in realization, "So that's how it is."
He walked up, recalled the movements of a sniper holding a gun, and started shooting.
Buzz!
The heavy pressure acted on him the moment he gripped the gun, as if he were actually holding a sniper rifle.
Immediately, the scene before her flashed, Li Su was no longer in that small room, but on a vast grassland.
The simulation is really good; you can even feel the distinct scent of the grassland.
In terms of degree, it's about 80%. Li Su's senses were already incredibly sharp, and after cultivating to the Supreme Flesh, they became even more terrifying, with his five senses reaching an astonishing height.
A man with a square face appeared, standing next to Li Su, and said, "First, try what you're most comfortable with, the Crimson 118 type!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Su felt an astonishing weight in his hand as he gripped the gun, almost a hundred kilograms.
Times have changed, and the weight of firearms has naturally changed as well. The lightest military sniper rifle weighs at least 40 kilograms, Li Su's is of medium weight, and the ultimate ones can reach 300 kilograms. The materials are more robust, and the lethality is greater. It's fortunate that the Xu Family could only get relatively low-quality civilian products back then. If it had been used by the Demon-Conquering Army, he would probably be dead by now.
It's no different from a cannon.
"Let's try the kilometer distance first!"
Soon, a target appeared a kilometer away on the grassland.
Li Su nodded and looked at the target through a three-point line. Without a sniper scope, even with sixteen times magnification, his vision at the Dao Arts Realm might not be as clear as when he looked directly at it.
Hopefully it won't be too bad!
Outside the room, Zhao Ying and the others were holding tactical tablets. One of the men spoke up, but his voice didn't carry much expectation.
If they came from the Ministry of Military, that would be one thing, but the Ministry of Administration... they're basically retired veterans, and they're supposed to be snipers? They haven't touched a gun in seven or eight years, what kind of skill level could they possibly have?
Middle school student? Or high school student?
It's basically meaningless for their small team.
There's not much to show for it; it's more about letting them get used to it and gradually become proficient, since there will be quite a few team outings in the next month.
The best outcome would be to exert some restraint, at least giving the impression of nine points per person.
Zhao Ying also took a breath, secretly looking forward to it. After all, with its unique temperament and extraordinary aura, it shouldn't be too bad.
The other two girls also looked curious. Li Su's temperament undoubtedly caught their eye, but as a girl from the military, she undoubtedly valued ability more than appearance and temperament when choosing a partner.
Bang!
Li Su fired the shot.
Of course, it was undoubtedly a miss, no, to be precise, a huge miss.
It hit the ground a hundred meters away.
Faced with this scene, both the square-faced captain and the remaining eight team members wore expressions that seemed to say, "Are you kidding me?"
Even the captain, a very serious person, couldn't help but have his lips twitch wildly, and his eyelids twitched violently, as if he were playing the piano.
The five male team members immediately covered their heads and couldn't help but groan.
This level of skill, is it middle school? High school? Don't insult them, even elementary school students wouldn't be this bad!!!
Oh no, what do you mean by nine per person? This is practically a negative one, turning nine people into eight!
Zhao Ying couldn't help but twitch her face. Among everyone, she undoubtedly had the highest expectations for Li Su, but the result... well, to call it all just fancy footwork is an insult to the word. After all, at least she could hit the target.
The other two girls immediately showed disdain in their eyes. "Just as I thought, the Ministry of Administration."
A silver-plated spearhead, all show and no substance!
In the Earth Immortal Realm, appearance is useless; strength is everything, and that is the only true path to power.
Inside the room, Li Su wasn't particularly embarrassed. After all, it was his first time using a real gun. Before he transmigrated, the most powerful gun he had ever used was an air rifle, and that was against a two-meter target.
Later, the country completely banned lethal weapons, and air guns became unusable, which clearly demonstrates the level of sophistication.
The square-faced captain also took a breath and forced a smile, "It's alright, it's been too long since I've handled a gun, this isn't strange, just keep trying."
To be honest, the main reason they were assigned to mentor Li Su was because of the team leader's competence and temperament.
He was very gentle, especially off the battlefield, and was particularly good at taking care of children.
Unlike other team captains, if Li Su dared to use this kind of marksmanship, he would probably be met not with comfort, but with a kick.
Haven't touched a gun in a long time? Don't insult retired snipers. Is this what you call "haven't touched one in a long time"? Are you underestimating the intuition of a strong soldier?
Hmm, let's skip the hunting trip today. We need to train Chen Hao properly these next few days, so he can hit the target every time within a kilometer without moving.
As always, the gentle-looking captain made the following decision in his heart.
Li Su did not react; his attention was entirely focused on the sniper rifle in his hand.
For normal boys, firearms undoubtedly have a huge appeal, to the point that it can be described as a fanatical belief.
The explosive sound, the terrifying destructive power, the incredible distance—it was simply breathtaking.
His senses were fully activated, and golden light danced in his eyes.
Distance, wind speed, the difference in the first shot.
Li Su took a light, gentle breath, and in an instant, countless numbers danced in his eyes. With his Dao Eye, which could analyze even the highest chapters, firing a gun at a long distance was naturally no challenge for him.
The square-faced captain was about to say something when his pupils contracted, sensing a different atmosphere.
Yes, it's the atmosphere only apex predators can create!
Bang!
Another loud bang.
boom!
The target shattered instantly, a kilometer away.
One shot, right to the bullseye.
Um?
The people outside were stunned. The first shot was worse than a primary school student's, but the second shot was undoubtedly amazing, hitting the bullseye perfectly, not just a bullseye, but the very center.
Inside the room, the square-faced captain couldn't help but get goosebumps. Just a moment ago, the person in front of him had given him an unprecedented shock.
He couldn't help but ask, "Shall we try again?"
"Great!" Li Su was slightly excited; she hadn't expected firing a gun to feel so satisfying.
The square-faced captain quickly set up ten targets, each farther than the last.
1200, 1500, 1800, 2000, 2200, 2500, the farthest one is a full four kilometers apart.
Hiss~!
Before Li Su could say anything upon seeing the target appear, the team members outside were stunned.
Looking at that furthest stationary target, four thousand meters? Captain, what are you doing? That's something only a top-tier sniper could do, right? And that's in the Earth Immortal Realm.
Unlike other team leaders who set impossible challenges for their members, their team leader only sets challenges based on what he feels you can accomplish, though the difficulty level is about the same.
The other team leaders said, "If you can't even do this, what's the point of your life?"
Their captain's response was, "You can do it, you absolutely can do it, no problem, believe in yourself."
The former was extremely stimulated, while the latter was extremely motivated.
Of course, that's not important.
The important thing is that the captain thinks that guy named Chen Hao can hit a stationary target at 4,000 meters? That's undoubtedly a huge deterrent. Even in this flying Immortal Earth Immortal Realm, even a Dao Fusion Realm cultivator would take more than ten seconds to hit a target at 4,000 meters. Don't compare him to someone like Li Su; he's not human.
In ten seconds, a top-tier sniper can fire approximately six shots.
If the opponent is a skilled moving target, you'll be killed before you even get close.
Therefore, if you are shot by a sniper four thousand meters away, unless you are at the Divine Power Realm, you will only have one option: retreat.
For a small team like theirs, it's no less than a nuclear deterrent.
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
Li Su was unaware of the intricacies of sniper rifles, but now that he was interested, he started firing continuously based on the distance.
1200, 1500, 1800, 2000.
Soon, we reached three thousand meters.
It still hit the target.
Another shot hit the target 3,500 meters away.
Instantly, everyone became excited. Could it be that he could really hit a target at 4,000 meters? Would their squad be gaining a top-tier sniper?
Zhao Ying couldn't help but clench her small fists. This man, this man, was hers!!!
Beside them, the two young women also gasped. That aura, that marksmanship, and that story that brought tears to their eyes—this man, this man.
"What's wrong?"
The square-faced captain was also a little excited. Top-tier snipers were so rare. Seeing Li Su stop and shake her head, she couldn't help but ask.
"It's beyond its maximum range; hitting it is basically a matter of luck..."
The square-faced captain was taken aback upon hearing this, then somewhat surprised. Right, how could he have forgotten? The maximum range of the Scarlet Type 118 Sniper Rifle was only 3,500 meters?
And this is not the precision range, but the maximum range.
That hit a target 3,500 meters away? Holy crap!
The captain was understandably shocked; he couldn't help but clench his fist tightly. He slowly said, "Should we try a different gun?"
"Are there any further away?"
The Scarlet Type 118 Sniper Rifle is undoubtedly the Ministry of Military's highest-range weapon.
"Hmm, the Candle Dragon model!"
Li Su's eyes lit up. The crimson color was nice, but for Li Su in his current state, it felt somewhat lacking. The recoil was too low; he could barely feel anything. A true sniper rifle should deliver a shot that sent a powerful vibration through his bones, making him feel weak in the knees!
"Good!"
The captain immediately replaced Li Su's gun.
Li Su picked it up again, and couldn't help but tap the ground with her big toe. Hmm, it's hard now, this feeling is good.
It weighs over 500 kilograms, doesn't it?
The gun is nearly two meters long, with a thick and large barrel; its caliber could practically be considered that of a cannon.
Moreover, inscriptions can be seen on the gun body, and when touched, a Daoist aura flows within it.
It's no longer a firearm; it's now a hybrid kinetic energy system.
Li Su's eyes lit up; this gun was interesting!
The strength can actually be adjusted; the greater the power, the higher the weight, and the greater the reaction force.
Five hundred kilograms is its minimum strength.
The maximum weight can be adjusted to 1,500 kilograms; a single shot can shatter a mountain, even from thousands of meters away.
A powerful weapon, undoubtedly a powerful weapon.
Its power is comparable to a direct strike from a level three ultimate Daoist divine power.
Unless it's a supreme scripture, even a level four defensive spell will cause someone to cough up blood if hit head-on.
" The Torch Dragon Sniper Rifle comes in two models. Yours is the first model, the latest offensive weapon developed by the Ministry of Military. Its maximum power can even injure an ordinary Divine Power Realm cultivator. Someone once used the second model of the Torch Dragon Sniper Rifle to successfully snipe and kill an ordinary Divine Power Realm Demon Race from the demon race."
Li Su was somewhat surprised that the assassin had killed someone at the Divine Power Realm. Was the power really that great?
Even if we're talking about ordinary Divine Power Realm, they're still Divine Power Realm.
Give it a try!
"Um!"
Li Su gripped the Torch Dragon Sniper Rifle, his mind highly focused. Based on the characteristics of the crimson model, the weight and strength of the rifle in his hand, and the wind speed outside... this must be the place!
Boom!
Like a bolt from the blue, a terrifying reaction force appeared, making Li Su shudder and feel her bones go weak.
That's the feeling, that's the feeling!
So damn exciting!
Whoosh!
The bullet truly pierced through the void, carrying a large amount of kinetic energy, and landed directly on the target four kilometers away.
It didn't hit the bullseye; there are still some differences.
But it doesn't matter anymore.
Boom!
With a deafening roar, the entire bullseye was blown to bits.
With a kill radius of 4,000 meters and the ability to withstand the recoil of the Candle Dragon, the square-faced captain couldn't help but shudder. It was his first time leading a newcomer, and he had already created a sense of awe.
The same applies to the eight team members outside.
The gunshots were distinctly different; there was no doubt that it was the sound of Candle Dragon, the most powerful weapon in the Dao Arts Realm.
Torch Dragon Sniper Rifle, a kill at the summit from 4,000 meters away, wow, a top-tier sniper!!!
In an instant, the boy was stunned, the girl trembled, and they were both completely captivated.
******
"Alright, is everyone ready?"
In the square, the square-faced captain looked extremely serious and solemn.
"Yes!"
"Then, let's go!"
All eight team members were excited at this moment, glancing at Li Su in the center of the team, who was carrying a sniper rifle codenamed " Candle Dragon" that was about 2.3 meters long.
This time, we'll make a fortune!!!
As the teams set off, many team captains and members in the square couldn't help but exclaim, "Fuck!"
Torch Dragon Sniper Rifle.?
Damn it, that bastard Li Tao has such incredible luck! This new recruit is a sniper, and a sniper who can use the Candle Dragon weapon at that.
With him on the team, they're probably going to be able to unleash their full fighting potential.
Then, compare it to your own.
You guys really came from the Ministry of Military. Shouldn't it be that you're the ones in administration, and that young man is the one from the Ministry of Military?
Feeling the gazes of their captain and teammates, many newcomers were on the verge of tears, feeling utterly distressed.
******
Soon, the group left the city.
As they left the main road, the captain's expression immediately turned serious, and all the members gripped their weapons tightly.
" Chen Hao, this is your first time participating. There are many things that are hard to understand just by being told them, so be extremely focused. This trip is just to familiarize you with the environment. You don't need to think about combat. Just learn how the team members move, observe our actions, and remember these things well, understand?"
"Yes!"
Li Su also became serious for once, which was rare. Although his clone had already appeared once and had already wreaked havoc, his current persona was definitely Chen Hao, not one of the three geniuses of the Military University, the Tyrant Li Su!
Ugh, you damn mushroom head, Li Youyou, don't give me a chance to stay here, or I'll make you experience the power of a ' Tyrant ' firsthand.
The team moved very quickly, after all, they were at the Dao Arts Realm.
They marched eighty kilometers in less than three hours.
Along the way, the nine of them undoubtedly displayed an amazing teamwork, slaying many monsters.
The three girls were by no means weak; their methods were ruthless and their attacks swift. Even some seemingly cute monsters were not spared by them; they were all wiped out.
Sure enough, those who survive here, whether male or female, all possess a heart of stone.
"Rest where you are!"
After confirming that there were no monsters or spirits around, the square-faced captain spoke directly.
Everyone immediately stopped, remaining standing and maintaining a high level of alertness while recovering their strength.
"How are you doing? Are you adjusting well?" the square-faced captain asked Li Su.
"Not bad!" Li Su broke out in a sweat, seemingly not quite used to such a high intensity. Of course, he was faking it, as it was part of the setup.
"Very good! We'll set off again in five minutes. This time, our destination is the Rocky Slope thirty kilometers away, to collect a plant called Moonflower, which can be used to make healing potions and is quite precious."
However, it's also very dangerous there. The Moonflower itself is a spirit and can attack people. Chen Hao, once we get there, you stay close to Zhao Ying; we'll handle the harvesting."
"Hmm!" Li Su nodded, then suddenly frowned and turned to look in the other direction.
"What's wrong?"
"Captain, over there, a wolf-like creature spotted three thousand meters away... hmm, a monster."
There is a difference between Demon Race and spirits.
The former possesses a high level of intelligence and can approach human beings, while the latter does not, relying primarily on instinct.
Wolf type?
The captain gestured in the direction Li Su was looking. Three thousand meters, clearly beyond his direct visual range. No wonder he's a sniper, his eyesight is excellent.
"What does it look like?"
"Black, with a white crescent moon on its head, very large, three meters tall and seven meters long."
"Moon Wolf?"
The captain's eyelids twitched, and the others couldn't help but show excited expressions as well.
Among spirits, it is considered a relatively high-level creature, and its fur is extremely tough and expensive, making it a valuable material for crafting advanced combat equipment. Furthermore, its flesh and blood have high nutritional value, and its bones can be used in equipment manufacturing.
Most importantly, this wolf contains a large amount of moonlight, which is a treasure that can heal hidden injuries and strengthen the body.
nice one!
"Captain!" Even Zhao Ying and the other two girls couldn't help but get excited. They never expected to encounter such a treasure on this trip. More importantly, with their current team composition, killing the Night Moon Wolf shouldn't be too difficult.
After all, their strength could only be considered as the peak of the Fusion Realm, as could the other nine.
The square-faced captain frowned, then quickly shook his head. Taking down the Night Moon Wolf wasn't difficult; the problem was that once they were done, the hunt would be over, and they had to return immediately.
Moon wolves are very valuable; one can sell for around 10,000 Extraordinary Crystals.
The nine of them were fine, but with Chen Hao around, things were different; there was a possibility they were being targeted.
Furthermore, although it is possible to take it down, it is not something that can be done easily; it requires combat. If it cannot be taken down in a short time, it will undoubtedly increase the possibility of being targeted, which is quite troublesome.
"Captain, why don't I give it a try first?"
Judging from the team members' reactions, Moon Wolf must be very valuable. They brought him out and protected him tightly all the way, barely letting him fight. Although he didn't need them, he was still very grateful.
After all, such places are very dangerous for them.
Everyone was taken aback, then many of their eyes lit up.
Oh right, snipers, they have snipers!!!
The square-faced captain was also taken aback, and his initial disagreement began to waver.
This is a sniper; they are extremely valuable.
Once spotted from a distance, snipe directly; with luck, you might not even need to fight.
"Captain!" the male team member couldn't help but speak up. One Moon Wolf was enough for all of them to cultivate for a month.
Zhao Ying and the other two women couldn't help but show expectant expressions. Moonlight, putting aside its other functions, has top-notch beauty effects. Even if it's considered a powerful being, it's still a woman, isn't it?
The square-faced captain took a breath and finally nodded, saying, "Alright, here's the plan: the six of us will flank it. Zhao Ying, the three of you protect Chen Hao. Once we're within a kilometer's distance, Chen Hao, you fire. If you can severely injure it with one shot, then make your move!"
After all, the purpose of hunting is ultimately to make money.
"The country is not rich, so we must earn money ourselves"—this was the Ministry of Military's motto.
good!
They acted swiftly and decisively.
The square-faced captain led the way and rushed towards the direction of Moon Wolf, while Zhao Ying and the other two surrounded Li Su, keeping a close watch on their surroundings.
Li Su put down the sniper rifle, half-squatted on the ground, took a breath, and looked at the giant wolf three thousand meters away.
"Little Firefly, if the Moon Wolf hits the eye, it shouldn't lose too much value, right?"
Li Su thought for a moment and decided to ask anyway.
"Huh?" The three women were taken aback, their eyes suddenly lighting up, and they couldn't help but shudder. Just that simple sentence had elevated their demeanor.
Shooting into the eye—only a top-tier sniper would dare say that.
Zhao Ying immediately replied, "Yes, the Moon Wolf's greatest essence is in the crescent moon between its eyebrows. We won't attack that spot; any other place will do."
Li Su nodded, took out an armor-piercing magazine; this time the focus was on penetration, not explosion.
Load the gun and take a deep breath.
arrive!
Seeing that the captain and his men were approaching within a kilometer, Li Su paused, then fired!
Bang!
With a deafening roar, the gun barrel barely moved as the bullet pierced the air.
Whoosh!
The air was torn apart, traversing a distance of three thousand meters, heading straight for the Moon Wolf.
Seemingly sensing something, Moon Wolf suddenly stood up.
This is the difference between a fixed target and a moving target. Especially for spirits and monsters, their reactions are very strong. When their lives are threatened, they will immediately sense it and take action.
A kilometer away, the square-faced captain and his team couldn't help but gasp, hoping to hit the target, even if it was just to the foot.
Bang!
The sharp bullet swept across three thousand meters of empty space, striking the Moon Wolf directly in the eye and exiting from the back of its head.
Sniping terminology: single kill!
Hiss~!
Seeing the Moon Wolf crash to the ground, instantly killed from 3,000 meters away, the national team captain and his teammates couldn't help but gasp.
Even movement is included in the calculation???
My God, this isn't just a frontline sniper, it's a damn sharpshooter!!!
"Superior!"
Suppressing his excitement, the square-faced captain yelled and pounced on them.
Li Su raised the sniper rifle in her hand, a slight smile playing on her lips. Not bad. With this marksmanship, even without using any supernatural abilities, it's enough.
Seeing Li Su's slight upturn of his lips as he shot and killed the black wolf three thousand meters away, Zhao Ying and the other two girls immediately shuddered. Damn it, hold back! Hold back! Zhao Ying ( Wang Qian, Zhang Jie ), you're ladies, and strong women in the Ministry of Military. You can't be little fangirls!
As everyone knows, being a fangirl doesn't get you anything in return; that's not the kind of thing military women are looking for!!!
Suddenly, Li Su's expression changed. He pounced on the two women, grabbing them and then lunging at Zhao Ying.
Huh? Has his wolfish nature come out?
The three girls were stunned when they were tackled to the ground. Although they didn't intend to refuse, it was still too much to ask, especially with all three of them together and their captain and the others still there.
boom!
The thought had barely left his side when the seat where Li Su had left exploded!
The enormous impact sent all four of them flying.
In mid-air, the expressions of Zhao Ying and the other two women suddenly changed drastically. In an instant, Zhao Ying took out her whistle and took a deep breath.
Beep!
The sharp sound pierced the air and could be heard for kilometers.
Instantly, the expressions of the six men, including the square-faced captain, changed drastically.
This is an attack alert; there are enemies!!!