The six classes led by Han Lang, being their first mission, had no elaborate tactical arrangements.
The six classes split up, and Han Lang, leading his own class members along with two other classes, began searching the vicinity of the destination for the outpost's location.
The cultivators moved swiftly; even in this primitive forest with dense vegetation, they were all agile and moved as if on level ground.
Soon, the first outpost, resembling a bunker, appeared before them.
"Third class stays, second class continues with me!"
Han Lang ordered without pausing, and the third class naturally concealed themselves near the outpost to observe.
The subsequent combat missions did not require further arrangements from Han Lang. Each class leader was expected to train basic leadership skills.
Before long, another outpost was found. Han Lang left the second class behind and continued deeper with Tang Geng and a few others.
By the time they located the third outpost, nearly half an hour had passed.
This was almost ten minutes longer than Han Lang's original plan.
Despite this, Han Lang remained unconcerned.
Moreover, in the first stage of this simulated combat, not alarming the outpost guards was also part of the mission.
Therefore, Han Lang knew more clearly the more it was like this.
He absolutely could not rush.
He carefully pushed aside the bushes and peered through a small gap, meticulously observing the movements of the outpost.
"The number of espers in the outpost should be around twenty. Since we cannot open our spiritual senses, their strength is not clear. Furthermore, there are significantly more espers on the top floor, indicating that the communication device linking the outpost to the central esper base is on the top floor. Our objective now is to strike with full force and directly control all espers on the top floor. As long as no alarm is sounded, our mission will be considered complete!"
After listening to Han Lang's analysis, Tang Geng nodded slightly.
"That's what you say. However, considering the height of the outpost and the number of guards, instantly controlling all key members is not simple!"
Ma Long also joined the discussion.
"With my strength, under a full-power strike, I can at most take down two. Including the six patrolling below and above, how should we deal with the remaining twelve?"
Tang Qin chimed in actively.
"I can also take two. That leaves ten! Tang Geng, what about you?"
"I'll take three! That leaves seven. Han Lang has his golden needles to assist, so six should be fine. But there's still one left, what do we do?"
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Zhao Wu, who had been in a low mood.
Zhao Wu paid no attention to their gazes and did not offer any suggestions.
Seeing this, Ma Long became angry.
"Damn it! At this crucial moment, what kind of attitude are you putting on?"
Saying this, he prepared to step forward and discipline Zhao Wu.
Zhao Wu, of course, was not afraid of Ma Long and immediately stepped forward, confronting Ma Long head-on!
Han Lang shook his head upon witnessing this, while Tang Geng quickly pulled the two apart.
"We're on a mission, on a mission! Harmony is most important."
While comforting them, he spoke gently to Zhao Wu.
"Zhao Wu, can you handle the remaining one? Regardless, we are now the closest of comrades. You can't still be this temperamental when we're actually on the battlefield, can you? Even if you don't consider us, you must consider your comrades in the other five classes! If it's just a mission failure, it's one thing, but if these petty tantrums cost everyone their lives, how can you live with yourself?"
Tang Geng's words clearly moved Zhao Wu somewhat.
The reason he was unwilling to obey Han Lang's orders at this moment was indeed because this was merely a simulation training.
However, if his petty temper led to mission failure or poor coordination, the consequences in the future would indeed be unimaginable.
However, Han Lang had no intention of indulging Zhao Wu's temperament and said directly.
"Zhao Wu! Don't forget. Our bet has taken effect. Choosing you for my team was purely my care for you as the elder brother. If you disobey your elder brother now, isn't that the same as breaking your promise? Do you intend to let everyone know your true nature as a noble young master from a prominent family who is untrustworthy?"
Hearing this, Zhao Wu, whose mood had slightly eased, immediately became sulky again.
However, compared to Tang Geng's gentle approach, Han Lang's provocation seemed to be more effective on young men like Zhao Wu.
He first glared fiercely at Han Lang, then pushed aside Ma Long, who was standing directly in front of him, and without a word, leaped out of the bushes.
Ma Long was shocked.
"Hey, what are you..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Han Lang suddenly pulled him and commanded.
"Everyone, launch the attack. Follow closely behind Zhao Wu, and do not give the enemy any opportunity!"
Upon hearing the order, Ma Long immediately understood Han Lang's intention and stopped complaining. He followed Han Lang and Tang Geng, charging towards the esper outpost.
With a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator like Zhao Wu leading the charge, followed closely by Han Lang and Tang Geng, almost in an instant, thirteen of the fourteen espers who had the chance to raise an alarm were subdued.
Among them, Zhao Wu accounted for four, Tang Geng for three, and Han Lang for six.
It is worth mentioning that Han Lang's golden needles only sealed six people, and Tang Geng's strike only severely injured three, rendering them harmless.
However, the four people under Zhao Wu were all killed with a single blow!
It seemed they were merely tools for him to vent his emotions!
As for the last remaining person, they were subdued by Tang Qin, who had rushed ahead.
By the time the slow-reacting Ma Long arrived, the main task had essentially been completed.
Ma Long was immediately displeased.
"Damn it! Are you guys bullying me? You didn't leave a single one for me?"
Tang Qin completely ignored Ma Long's complaint and instead teased him.
"Who told you to be so slow! It's good that I didn't call you a drag!"
Hearing this, Ma Long was even more upset.
"I'm a drag? Hey, Tang Qin, speak with a clear conscience! I ranked higher than you in the arena, you know?"
"Tch! So what? At least now, in our team, I've proven I'm better than you!"
Ma Long was rendered speechless and looked resentfully at Zhao Wu, who was refusing to follow the plan.
In his opinion, if Zhao Wu hadn't acted according to the plan, he wouldn't have ended up being a mere spectator!
But Zhao Wu's cold demeanor paid him no mind. Instead, he flashed his body, moved out of the outpost, and began to clear out the other patrolling espers outside.
Ma Long was stunned.
He quickly followed, muttering.
"Damn it! What the hell, you're not even going to leave me a mouthful of soup?"
Fortunately, he reacted quickly, and there was a distance between the patrolling espers.
Therefore, when he saw Zhao Wu charging towards the top, he did not hesitate to clear out the espers on the ground.
In the end, out of the six patrolling espers, Ma Long, as he had wished, killed three.
The other three, as expected, became Zhao Wu's punching bags, all killed with a single blow.
By the time the five of them regrouped, their first mission was essentially completed.