Chapter 143 The Final Battle (Part III)
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In order to tempt Tie Feinan to shoot, Lu Yao deliberately exposed his positions following the 2.5 seconds law. He tried his best to extend the duration of his appearance to somewhere between 2.45 and 2.48 seconds.
To his disappointment, no matter how he tried, Tie Feinan would not shoot. After several fruitless attempts, Lu Yao gave up and even contacted Li Jiang to temporarily remove the first layer of restriction on him. Like a gust of wind, he then dashed into the distance.
The new location Lu Yao chose was far away from the valley but perfect for both offense and defense. More importantly, he had calculated it repeatedly and believed that Tie Feinan's hideout should not be too far away from Su Li and Hong Yan. Otherwise, if an emergency happened, he could not act in concert with his teammates in time.
Like a cheetah, Tie Feinan gazed at his prey until he was surprised by the new spot that Lu Yao had selected.
"What is this kid trying to do? It's hard to observe from such a distance, let alone shoot. I've never heard of anyone hitting a target from so far away." Tie Feinan aimed at Lu Yao through the sniper scope but found that he could not have the kill. He had no idea what Lu Yao was up to.
In the sky, a micro-detector the size of a fly captured everything that was happening in the valley. He Dong and a middle-aged officer hadn't even blinked since the beginning of the skirmish.
As battle-hardened veterans, they had more accurate judgment about the battle than anyone else. From the fight between Gao Feng and Su Li and then Hong Yan's performance, he had reason to believe that the Falcon Assault Team would win the contest.
He Dong shared the same view. He did not think that the Elite Team stood any chance of turning the tide. Lu Yao's performance was much better than his imagination, but he was just a newbie who had served in the army for less than ten days. This was mission impossible even for a genius.
When he turned around and saw Huang Bingtian sitting on the sofa leisurely drinking tea and flipping through the newspaper, a different feeling rose in his heart.
He remembered what Huang Bingtian had said when he proposed this confrontation drill. "Xu Long should be eliminated in advance so that Lu Yao will have to face and solve everything that happens on the battlefield. It doesn't matter if we win or lose, as long as Lu Yao is trained and recognized as a worthy soldier. This is what matters for himself, the 89th Army, and military researchers across Shina. Moreover, Lu Yao's performance is very likely to exceed the expectations of all..."
Could it be that Lu Yao was really a rare military genius? Did he really possess heaven-defying strength?
He Dong asked himself again and again in his heart. Then he seemed to feel less stressed.
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After a sprint, Lu Yao's breath was a little unstable. Lying prone, he gasped for air and adjusted his breathing. He was confident but not impetuous. He was determined to hit the target at the first shot.
Thirty seconds later, his breathing was almost in tune with the surroundings. He got his groove on, slowly raised the muzzle, and aimed at a figure in the valley.
His first target was Su Li!
Hong Yan was very strong, and Tie Feinan kept hiding. Therefore, Su Li would be the biggest variable in the drill. Moreover, in Lu Yao's view, Gao Feng could not hold on any longer despite his willpower of iron.
He breathed, aimed, and pulled the trigger deftly.
"Bang!"
The gunshot was like a bolt from the blue sky. Everyone was shocked.
To Tie Feinan's surprise, Lu Yao shot first. The moment the gunshot resounded, his heart thumped. For a moment, he lost his senses.
When Gao Feng heard the gunshot, his blurred consciousness suddenly quivered. He knew that this shot should come from the sniper rifle in the hands of Lu Yao or Tie Feinan. He was dying to know the result.
Hong Yan and all the members of the Elite Team were attracted by the gunshot.
Su Li clenched his fist with difficulty and raised his arm, ready to give Gao Feng the final blow, but his hand did not fall.
The series of reactions were instinctive. After a second, a ring of blue smoke emerged from Su Li's body.
Blue smoke was not strange, but it looked quite eye-catching in such a situation. Every participant of the drill and everyone standing in the director team knew one thing at the moment. When the blue smoke rose, Su Li was eliminated.
Hong Yan and Tie Feinan were the only members of the Falcon Assault Team who remained.
In the tent of the director team, the smile on that Falcon Assault Team officer's face stiffened. His feelings were complicated beyond description.
The gloomy look on He Dong's face disappeared, and a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
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When Tie Feinan saw the blue smoke, his mind went blank. He could not believe that Lu Yao was able to hit the sensor on Su Li's body from such a long distance.
He had observed and tried several times. From his position, he was unable to hit Lu Yao. However, Lu Yao miraculously hit Su Li from a longer distance.
Was it a coincidence?
Luck?
Or real strength?
After being stunned for a full minute, Tie Feinan panicked to see that Lu Yao was pointing his g*n at Hong Yan.
Compared with Su Li, Hong Yan was a few meters closer to Lu Yao. He did not dare to bet whether Lu Yao could hit the target this time. In reflex, he raised his hand and fired.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Tie Feinan and Lu Yao shot at the same time.
Tie Feinan lay there motionless, his eyes fixed on Lu Yao through the sniper scope. After the gunshot, he did not find Lu Yao's sensor was hit. He could take that.
However, he could never forget Lu Yao's smile at him, which he saw through the scope.
His smile was broad and ardent like that from a lover. But it was also cold and cruel like that from an executioner who was about to behead a prisoner.
A slightly pungent smoke assailed Tie Feinan's nostrils and went all the way to his heart. It was suffocating and tormenting.
He knew that the thing would not stimulate his heart but he still felt uncomfortable.
The veteran, who had participated in countless drills, was aware that he had been eliminated.
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In the director team, that Falcon Assault Team officer had been wearing a long face after Su Li was eliminated. Those around him didn't even dare to talk to him. The entire tent fell silent.
When he saw Tie Feinan's elimination, however, a completely different expression appeared on his face.
It was a kind of delighted and ecstatic emotion. An antique expert would be like that when he discovered a rare treasure from a pile of junk. He slammed his hat down on the table, causing the teacup to quiver. The tea spilled everywhere, but he did not care. Instead, he turned to He Dong and said loudly, "Sniper God, an absolute Sniper God!"
He Dong felt both nervous and excited. Compared with others, he looked less shocked because of what Huang Bingtian had said to him before the drill. Only the beaming smile on his face betrayed his emotions. Still, he said with feigned composure, "Old Yang, easy, easy!"
"How can I? Old He, you see, that distance is over 2,500 meters. It is over 2,500 meters!" The middle-aged officer called Old Yang snatched the ballpoint pen from a stunned staff officer, quickly marked on the map, and continued, "What does that mean? My God, I can't believe there is such a talent in the 89th Army. Guess what, he is mine. The Falcon will recruit him even if I have to appeal to the central leaders!"
He Dong was even happier to hear that, but his joy was only due to the upcoming victory. Deep down, he knew that no one could take Lu Yao away easily.
Through Lu Yao's stunning performance, He Dong finally realized why Huang Bingtian liked this young man so much and why he had proposed the confrontation drill in the first place. He also knew that no one but Huang Bingtian could decide on Lu Yao's leave or stay.
What He Dong did not know was that Lu Yao was the one who would call the shot. Not even Huang Bingtian could make decisions for him. This time, Huang Bingtian just wanted Lu Yao to show his strength in front of everyone and get prepared for what might happen next.
Like a spell, the two gunshots bound every participant and the directing crew. Meanwhile, it boosted the fighting spirit of the Elite Team like a dose of stimulant.
The confrontation between Gao Feng and Su Li changed dramatically. Gao Feng tottered a little before stabilizing his body. Su Li, who originally had the strength to fight, was on the verge of collapse.
Everyone knew well that the change was brought about by Lu Yao's incredible shots.
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