allonlinenovel Chapter 308: Item 1: Survival
Chapter 308: Item 1: Survival
Water Lion added, "Sparrow, you have to know that the Dragon Group is not an ordinary team.
When you were in the Wolf Warrior Squadron, you were really amazing and could support an entire team by yourself.
But in the Dragon Group, that is a completely different concept.
Our missions here are extremely dangerous and complex, and almost always involve a life-or-death situation."
Longshi began to introduce some assessment items: "Apart from the simple survival test, all assessments will lead you to practice."
"Only those who survive in practice can become a member of our Dragon Group."
"Sparrow, although your strength is obvious to all, it does not mean that you can take the lead in many projects."
"Next, comes the real test."
Qi Tongwei listened quietly, without a trace of fear on his face. He simply said calmly, "There is nothing I, Qi Tongwei, cannot accomplish if I set my mind to it."
When Qi Tongwei followed the Dragon Group to several other military regions, he discovered that the Dragon Group's influence far exceeded his imagination.
Whenever they arrived at a military region, the Dragon Group was warmly received.
When they heard that the Dragon Group was going to hold a selection, the special forces in the military district went crazy.
At a selection site in a certain military district, Qi Tongwei saw a group of special forces fighting tooth and nail for a spot in the Dragon Group.
Their eyes were shining with passion when facing various assessment items.
One assessment item is a timed sprint in a field filled with various obstacles and traps.
I saw those special forces soldiers rushing forward like mad beasts, regardless of danger.
Some even push each other in order to gain a little advantage.
A soldier was crossing a high wall when he was accidentally bumped by someone next to him. He lost his balance and fell to the ground, but he ignored the pain, got up and continued to rush forward with a desperate determination on his face.
Another project is to conduct actual combat confrontation on a simulated battlefield to compete for a flag that symbolizes the mission objective.
The two teams of special forces fought fiercely on the battlefield, and they used all their skills for this flag.
Some soldiers, after being hit by their opponents, still struggled to continue fighting, and kept shouting: "I can't lose, I must join the Dragon Group."
Qi Tongwei stood aside, watching these scenes, his heart full of confusion. He frowned and said, "Is it really that serious?"
The Golden Lion laughed heartily at the side, "Sparrow, you are the only one who doesn't know how to appreciate your blessings. You even asked the entire Dragon Team to mobilize and invite you three times. Others are scrambling to join the Dragon Team.
Look at them, they don't care about anything else for this opportunity.
In their eyes, being able to join the Dragon Group is like reaching the pinnacle of special forces, which is a supreme honor.
And you, on the other hand, don’t seem to care about this spot at all.”
Qi Tongwei shrugged and said, "I came to the Dragon Group just to improve myself, not for this so-called glory."
A few days later, all the assessment members arrived at the Dragon Group's training base.
The base was located in a primeval forest that was declared closed to the outside world. As soon as I stepped into the forest, an oppressive atmosphere hit me in the face.
The trees here are so thick that it takes three or four people to hug them.
The tree trunks were covered with moss and were wet, as if they were traces left by time.
The treetops block out the sun, and even with all their might, the sun can only shine a few faint rays through the gaps between the leaves, making the entire forest look like it is shrouded in a layer of dim gauze all year round.
The air seemed to be covered with a layer of fog, which carried a damp and rotten smell that made people want to vomit.
The ground beneath my feet was extremely muddy. Every time I stepped on it, it felt like being held tightly by an invisible hand. Every step required tremendous effort.
The forest was filled with an atmosphere of deathly silence, and the occasional bird calls exuded an indescribable eeriness.
From time to time, there was a rustling sound in the grass, as if countless pairs of eyes were secretly watching the intruders.
Many people start to have allergic reactions on their skin as soon as they arrive here.
Some people quickly develop red rashes on their arms, which are extremely itchy.
Some people's faces began to become red and swollen, and their eyes were squeezed into slits.
Longshi observed everyone's reactions and said expressionlessly, "The deeper you go into this forest, the thicker the miasma becomes. Both the miasma and the swamp are poisonous, and there are poisonous insects and snakes everywhere. Whether you can survive is also part of the test."
As soon as he finished speaking, a special forces soldier couldn't help but stand up and question him.
A burly special forces soldier frowned and said angrily, "We are also top special forces soldiers. If we die in this kind of environment instead of on the battlefield, how will you explain it to the country?"
"We are here to receive training and assessment, not to risk our lives."
"This rule is too much. It simply doesn't treat us as human beings."
Another special forces soldier echoed, "That's right. We're here to improve ourselves, not to ruin our lives."
"This place is full of dangers. Before the assessment even started, some people were already experiencing health problems."
"What on earth are you thinking, Dragon Team? Are you planning to screen personnel through such a cruel method?"
"This is not normal training or assessment at all. It's simply a meaningless torture."
Some special forces soldiers also started discussing it.
"This environment is too harsh. It feels like being thrown into a death trap."
"Aren't the Dragon Group's assessment rules a bit perverted? If we continue like this, we'll be eliminated by this environment before we even have a chance to demonstrate our true strength."
The crowd's dissatisfaction continued to spread in the depressing atmosphere of this primeval forest. Everyone looked at Longshi with anger and doubt, waiting for his response.
Longshi said seriously: "This is the Dragon Group. We have our own rules. If you don't agree, you can leave at any time."
His voice was cold and firm, without any sign of compromise.
After hearing this, many people were filled with resentment, but they could only hold their breath and glare at him.
They knew that the Dragon Group was a special existence, and since they had come here, there was no reason to retreat easily, but this rule was really hard to accept.
The Dragon Team leader continued, "Today is your first night here, and it will also determine your future dormitory environment."
Everyone was surprised and didn't understand what this first night had to do with the dormitory environment.
The Dragon Team leader looked at everyone's doubtful attitude and continued, "There are twenty-three of you in total, but only one can survive."
His words were like a bombshell, exploding among the crowd.
Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and worry.