The steel walls, with their ruggedness and coldness unique to the post-apocalyptic world, stood like a silent behemoth under the dim sunlight, guarding this hard-won place of refuge.
Ning Yu stepped off the chariot, each step heavy with emotion. The joy of victory from the fierce breakout battle three days prior had long been replaced by sorrow and solemnity.
"Boss!" The members who stayed behind at the outpost came forward and were shocked to see the battered and bruised team.
Ning Yu waved his hand and ordered in a hoarse voice, "Immediately arrange a medical team to prioritize the treatment of the seriously wounded!"
"yes!"
Watching his teammates being helped into the medical room, Ning Yu's tense nerves finally relaxed slightly. He knew that now was not the time to rest. This wasteland was fraught with danger, and only with great strength could they protect the hard-won peace.
"Notify all squad leaders to assemble in the conference room in ten minutes!"
The atmosphere in the simple conference room was so oppressive it seemed to freeze. The power distribution map on the wall looked particularly jarring at that moment.
"How many brothers have we lost?" Ning Yu's voice was deep, yet it carried an indescribable pressure.
"Reporting to the boss, 137 dead and 68 seriously wounded..." A captain's voice choked with emotion.
Ning Yu closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his gaze was icy cold. "Pass down the word: have the names of our fallen brothers engraved on the monument to heroes. Their families will be permanently supported by the organization."
"This battle has made us realize our shortcomings," Ning Yu said, looking around at everyone. "From today onwards, we must intensify our training and improve our combat capabilities. In addition, I need you to draft a complete defense plan to ensure that our stronghold becomes an impregnable fortress!"
"Yes!" the crowd responded in unison, their eyes blazing with fury.
Late at night, Ning Yu stood alone on the city wall, gazing at the dark night sky. The battle scene from three days ago kept replaying in his mind. He knew that to survive in this wasteland, defense alone was not enough.
"It's time to build a truly elite force..." Ning Yu muttered to himself, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. "Only the strong can control their own destiny!"
The next day, familiar figures appeared on the training ground; they were all elites who had survived that fierce battle.
"Starting today, I will personally train you..." Ning Yu's voice echoed across the training ground. "I want you to become the sharpest blades and the strongest shields in this wasteland!"
Ning Yu's sharp gaze swept over the sweat-drenched figures on the training field, the battle scene from three days ago replaying in his mind. He needed to sift out the most resilient seeds from this brutal test.
"Li Feng, you have plenty of strength, but you lack combat skills. Next training session will focus on strengthening your fighting skills," Ning Yu said to the team member next to him who was taking notes, pointing to the name on the list.
"Zhang Qiang has good speed, but lacks endurance. Increase the intensity of his training to improve his ability to fight on the long run."
“Wang Hu…”
Every name and every comment embodies Ning Yu's profound understanding of combat. He is not only selecting the strongest, but also searching for warriors who can survive the brutal battles of the future.
The thirty selected team members, each with a resolute gaze, would receive personal guidance from Ning Yu. Without any grand rousing speeches, Ning Yu simply imparted to them the combat experience he had accumulated over many years of teetering on the brink of death, without reservation.
The training covered everything from the application of supernatural abilities and teamwork tactics to strategies for dealing with different types of enemies. Ning Yu was like a strict yet patient mentor, polishing these rough gems and forging them into sharp blades.
Besides combat training, the rational allocation of resources is also of paramount importance. Ning Yu carefully checked the existing supplies, categorizing food, medicine, weapons, and ammunition according to priority to ensure that each team member could obtain the supplies needed to improve their strength.
"Boss, this is our latest map of the surrounding area, as well as the intelligence we've gathered." A team member in charge of intelligence gathering handed a document to Ning Yu.
Ning Yu took the document, his brows furrowing slightly as he tapped his fingers lightly on the map. "It seems our initial assessment was correct; danger..."
His words trailed off as his gaze fell on an inconspicuous mark on the map—that was…
“That’s… underground?!” Ning Yu suddenly stood up, pointing to the inconspicuous mark on the map, his tone filled with disbelief.
“Yes, boss.” The intelligence officer nodded. “Based on the information we’ve gathered, there’s a high probability that a large underground facility is hidden there.”
Ning Yu frowned, pacing in front of the map, his mind racing. Underground facilities? What could they be? Could they be an enemy secret base?
"System, perform a deep scan analysis of this area!" Ning Yu silently commanded, activating the system's powerful functions.
"Ding! Scanning and analyzing the target area..." The system's cold electronic voice sounded, and at the same time, a series of three-dimensional images appeared in Ning Yu's mind. These were the underground facility structure diagrams simulated by the system based on the collected data.
"As expected..." Ning Yu's gaze sharpened. The system's analysis confirmed his guess. This underground facility was massive in scale and complex in structure, and was by no means an ordinary shelter.
“It seems there are still many unknown dangers lurking around us…” Ning Yu took a deep breath, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. “Pass the word down to strengthen vigilance. Also, have the technical team members come to see me.”
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