The absence of gunfire from the woods meant that the two had not yet spotted each other. But once a sniper's shot rang out, it might mean the battle was already decided.
At this moment, the young general took out their most advanced communication drone, "mL004," and flew it over the forest. As the name suggests, it was named after Yang Meilin. The young general currently has eight drones with different functions, all named with "mL." This made Yang Meilin quite embarrassed.
This drone essentially provided a live broadcast of the competition below, projecting the scene directly onto the nearby display screen.
Everyone crowded around the screen, watching nervously. However, due to the dense trees in the forest, many areas were obscured. The drone couldn't fly too low, and both men were adept at concealing themselves, so for a while, the young general's drone couldn't even find a trace of them!
Although Lin Chen had appeared confident, this type of competition was, after all, his first time, and it was a real, live-fire contest. One wrong move could cost him his life. Therefore, he was extremely nervous, and his mind was focused to its peak.
At this moment, Lin Chen did not activate his Insight skill. The prolonged Insight he had used had already drained his energy. Right now, physical strength and mental stamina were the most important things for him.
Although he hadn't activated his perception skill, Lin Chen's five senses were still a huge advantage. His breathing gradually slowed down, and eventually, he even felt as if he had become one with his surroundings.
In this state, Lin Chen is like a miniature radar receiver. He can keenly perceive almost any movement within a 500-meter radius.
"Heh, the disguise was quite clever, but it still couldn't escape my eyes."
Huang Ya was secretly pleased with herself. She had entered the woods first and quickly chosen a concealed spot as her sniping position. Lin Chen, on the other hand, had to rack his brains to find her location, which undoubtedly gave her the upper hand and allowed her to wait in comfort.
Huang Ya is indeed experienced, but Lin Chen's performance today has impressed her. From initial disdain to later respect, and now to nervousness, Lin Chen's strength has gradually earned her recognition.
When she confirmed that Lin Chen was indeed handling a sniper rifle for the first time, a strong fighting spirit surged within her. She was determined to defeat Lin Chen, otherwise not only would she lose face, but she might also lose her position as the lead sniper in this important mission.
This competition was of extraordinary significance to Huang Ya. If her most prized skill were surpassed by a novice who had only studied for about an hour, the blow would be enormous. Therefore, she gave it her all, determined to go all out.
After nearly an hour of searching through the binoculars, Huang Ya finally noticed something unusual.
She quickly adjusted her sniper rifle and aimed at the target. However, the distance between them was considerable, nearly a kilometer, which was beyond the reach of short-range rapid fire. She needed to precisely calculate a series of data, including distance and margin of error, to ensure a perfect shot.
"I'll teach you a lesson you can't be too arrogant..."
Huang Ya silently recited the instructions, but her calculations had barely begun, not even lasting a second, when the target suddenly moved. Lin Chen changed position, hiding below a small slope, and vanished instantly.
"Did this kid discover me? Impossible..." Huang Ya was startled.
She knew that some highly skilled snipers had a premonition of danger, which they called intuition. But this feeling usually occurred in short-range sniping situations or within two or three hundred meters. She had never encountered anyone who could sense danger in advance during long-range sniping, at a distance of nearly a kilometer.
Although for a fleeting moment Huang Ya felt that Lin Chen seemed to possess that kind of intuition, she quickly shook her head, dismissing the thought. That keen intuition was simply too astonishing, almost beyond her imagination.
Lin Chen, hiding behind a mound of earth, scanned his surroundings. He had suddenly sensed danger, but couldn't pinpoint its exact direction. He trusted his intuition, as it had always been accurate since he acquired his perception skill; it was almost an instinctive self-defense mechanism.
Sensing danger, Lin Chen realized that his opponent had spotted him without him noticing anything. This meant the opponent was definitely more than 500 meters away.
He hid behind a mound of earth, and the feeling of being watched quickly faded. Based on these clues, he swiftly determined the other party's approximate location.
Knowing the direction made Lin Chen's actions much simpler. He quickly retreated from behind the mound, constantly changing direction and seeking cover as he moved. Huang Ya, a kilometer away, kept a close eye on Lin Chen's position with binoculars, but soon lost track of him.
"His movements are passable, but where did he learn these professional moves?" Huang Ya wondered to herself. This was their first encounter, and although Lin Chen seemed to be at a disadvantage on the surface, his subsequent actions greatly improved Huang Ya's evaluation of his professionalism.
At the same time, she was also curious about where Lin Chen had learned those professional moves.
The doubts in her heart spread like wildfire, instantly permeating her entire mind. Zhao Zhuowen's words echoed in her ears, yet she found them unconvincing.
"This is impossible!" she exclaimed inwardly. "How could someone who is new to firearms display such professionalism?"
Just as she was lost in confusion, the young general's communication drone, "mL004," finally tracked down Huang Ya. The young general couldn't help but regret that if he had known this would happen, he should have equipped them with GPS in the first place, so that they wouldn't be in such a passive position now, having spent more than an hour finding the two of them.
“Three-Second Girl’s choice of location is absolutely brilliant,” Black Mamba exclaimed. “She truly deserves to be our top sniper. This position is both high and concealed, undoubtedly the most ideal sniping spot in this forest.”
Yang Meilin chimed in, "The location is good, but it also has its limitations. For example, she can't cover the slope at the 10 o'clock position. I discussed it with Sanmiao before, and it really is a rare blind spot."
“But,” Black Mamba raised the crucial question, “would that newbie, Old Dog, know that the reverse slope is a blind spot?”
After all, they now have a godlike perspective, able to see the whole picture and find loopholes. But Lin Chen, as a new member, is unfamiliar with firearms and maps, so how could he possibly grasp this crucial information?
After seeing Huang Ya's position, Zhao Zhuowen realized that she now held an absolute advantage. Lin Chen's attempt to ambush her was simply a pipe dream; she would likely catch him very quickly.
"Haven't you found the old dog's location yet?" Zhao Zhuowen asked anxiously.
The young general had already maximized his field of view, with Huang Ya's high point in the center of the screen, and the field of view extended to 800 meters, yet he still couldn't spot Lin Chen. This meant that Lin Chen was at least 800 meters away from Huang Ya.
The young general continued to expand his field of vision, 900 meters, 1000 meters, 1100 meters, but still found nothing. As long as Lin Chen was not within this distance range, he was safe for the time being.
However, this competition wasn't without its limitations. Like a battle royale game, it featured a shrinking safe zone. Thanks to the young general's advanced technology, they were able to create thick smoke around the forest.
This smoke, like the fog of war, not only restricts visibility when one is inside, but also causes harm to the body when inhaled. Therefore, people are forced to flee towards the center of the circle.
The drone footage shows that Huang Ya's position is relatively close to the center of the forest, meaning she will be affected by the smoke effects later. Lin Chen, on the other hand, is already less than 1500 meters from the center of the smoke!
If this continues, he will eventually be forced into Huang Ya's attack range by the smoke.
"I knew it! How could Three-Second Girl possibly lose..."
Just as Yao Dao was about to light a cigarette to relax, a gunshot suddenly rang out from the drone's broadcast signal! The little general was so startled that he almost dropped the drone remote control.
A shot was fired! Was it Huang Ya who fired the shot?
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