The tense atmosphere in the conference room gradually dissipated, replaced by a chilling calm. Ning Yu's gaze swept across the markings on the map representing opposing forces, and he had already made up his mind.
"Assemble in the operations room in one hour."
The brief and forceful command heralded the arrival of a new storm.
Mu Xue accepted the order and left, her stern reprimands echoing across the training ground. Although the new members were full of enthusiasm, they lacked practical experience, and many began to complain incessantly when faced with Mu Xue's almost harsh training standards.
"Real combat is no child's play! Do you think you can survive by throwing a few punches?" Mu Xue's long whip danced like a serpent, creating a gust of wind that knocked a new member who couldn't dodge in time to the ground. "Get your act together! If you want to live, show some ruthlessness!"
The new members looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear, but also with a renewed fighting spirit. They understood that Mu Xue's strictness was to help them survive in the cruel apocalypse.
Time passed second by second, and in the operations room, the captains of each squad had gathered together, waiting for Ning Yu's instructions.
Ning Yu spread the map on the table and pointed to one of the marks, saying, "'Black Claw' is the closest old force to us. They are entrenched in the industrial area in the west of the city and possess a lot of heavy weapons. They are our primary target."
“Boss, Zhao Kun, the leader of ‘Black Claw,’ is ruthless. We’ve fought him before and suffered heavy losses,” a team leader said worriedly.
"Times have changed." Ning Yu's lips curled into a confident smile. "I have re-planned our strategic layout. This time, we will catch them off guard."
He pointed to several marks on the map and explained the battle plan in detail. Every step had been carefully considered to minimize the risks and maximize the chances of victory.
The team captains were thrilled. They saw in Ning Yu's eyes the determination to win and a bright future.
As night fell, Ning Yu stood on high ground, gazing at the flickering lights in the distance—the industrial zone where "Black Claw" was based.
"action!"
At his command, the troops that had been lying in ambush in various places sped off towards their target like arrows released from a bow.
In the distance, under the seemingly peaceful night sky over the industrial area, an unusual red light flashed and disappeared...
The tranquility of the night was shattered as a deafening explosion resounded over the industrial zone, and towering flames illuminated half the sky. Ning Yu's surprise attack had indeed caught "Black Claw" off guard, but Zhao Kun, who had managed to carve out a place for himself in that chaotic world, was certainly no ordinary person.
"Boss, 'Black Claw's' firepower is much stronger than we anticipated! The brothers can't break through!" The captain's anxious voice came through the communicator, amidst the noise of gunfire.
"It seems Zhao Kun was prepared." Ning Yu frowned, tapping the map lightly with his fingertip. "Where did they get so much heavy firepower from?"
"Report! 'Black Claw' has somehow managed to bring in the 'Blood Wolf' mercenary group to help them, and our people are being suppressed!"
The "Blood Wolf" mercenary group? Ning Yu's heart sank. How could this infamous mercenary group be colluding with Zhao Kun? It seems this is going to be a tough battle.
"Order the vanguard to tear open a breach at all costs!" Ning Yu decisively gave the order. He knew that there could be no hesitation at this moment; a swift victory was essential!
Under the cover of night, Ning Yu led the vanguard team like a sharp dagger, piercing straight into the heart of "Black Claw." With their exceptional skills and seamless teamwork, they managed to tear a gap in the enemy's defenses.
However, just as they were about to break through the defenses, an unexpected incident occurred.
"boom!"
With a loud crash, the ground beneath Ning Yu's feet suddenly collapsed. Unable to dodge in time, he lost his balance and fell.
"Boss!"
"Ning Yu!"
The communicator crackled with the cries of his comrades, but they were quickly drowned out by the barrage of gunfire. Ning Yu struggled to his feet, only to find himself trapped in a cramped space, surrounded by cold steel walls, with rubble constantly falling from above.
"Cough cough..." He clutched his chest and coughed violently. A mouthful of blood welled up in his throat, but he swallowed it down.
"Damn it, we've fallen for their trap!" Ning Yu's face turned pale. He knew he had fallen into Zhao Kun's trap.
"Boss, are you alright?" A weak voice came through the communicator, anxious and worried.
"I'm fine..." Ning Yu was about to speak when he suddenly heard a loud "boom" from above, and something was crashing down on him...
"Oh no!" His pupils contracted sharply, and he rolled to the side. The next second, a huge concrete slab crashed heavily onto the spot where he had just been standing...
Dust filled the air, and gravel flew everywhere. The anxious calls from the other end of the communicator were completely blocked by the concrete slabs, leaving only a suffocating silence. Ning Yu leaned against the wall, breathing heavily, the throbbing pain in his chest making his vision blur. He touched the blood at the corner of his mouth, gave a bitter laugh, and realized that he had really messed up this time.
"Our leader's fate is unknown, what should we do now?" Some members of the retreating team began to whisper anxiously. The previously high morale was now clouded by Ning Yu's unexpected death.
"What's the panic! Boss is a lucky guy, he'll be fine!" Mu Xue shouted sharply, her sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd, silencing those who were wavering. "Think about what Boss always taught us. If you back down when faced with difficulties, do you even deserve to be his brother?"
"But... with 'Black Claw' and 'Blood Wolf' joining forces, we have absolutely no chance of winning!"
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