The other special forces soldiers also raised their guns, pointing them at all the recruits.
Song Kaifei still appeared unfazed and taunted, "Don't think we're afraid. Your guns, a hundred percent, have no bullets."
"Is that so?" Chen Shanming let out a cold sneer, his expression blank.
The next second, 'rat-a-tat-tat…' gunshots rang out, and bullets struck the empty ground by their feet. These were real bullets, not blanks.
"Whoa!"
The recruits' faces paled in shock, and they scrambled backward.
Observing their expressions, Chen Shanming asked without any warmth, "Do you know now that there are bullets?"
"Mm…" Song Kaifei, on the side, was almost scared to pee himself, stammering a reply.
"Do you know?" Chen Shanming raised his gun again, aiming it at the recruits, and asked loudly.
"We know, we know…" He Chenguang and the others immediately shouted back.
At this moment, Chen Shanming's voice suddenly became very serious, his eyes revealing a stern gaze as he looked at the recruits.
"Don't tell me there's nothing to be afraid of! You're scared, and so am I! You're afraid I'll kill you, and I'm afraid of killing you! It's not shameful to be scared. Knowing fear means you are human, not machines. Many times, even when you're scared, you have to carry on because we are soldiers."
After Chen Shanming finished speaking, he looked at the stunned faces before him and then raised his gun, shouting loudly:
"Do you understand?"
"We understand… we understand…" the recruits responded immediately.
Seeing their replies, Chen Shanming pointed to the special obstacle course ahead and commanded:
"Special obstacle course, charge!"
"Move out!"
Upon hearing Chen Shanming's command, the recruits quickly moved towards the special obstacle course.
The special obstacle training ground, enveloped in smoke, was filled with continuous artillery fire, and cardboard cutouts resembling terrorists popped up one after another.
The recruits had to aim their shots at the heads of these cardboard terrorists. Only after a cutout fell could they advance.
Bang bang bang…
The explosions of hand grenades also echoed around the recruits.
This made the recruits even more vigilant.
Meanwhile, in a small house elsewhere.
Fan Tianlei, while reviewing the bomb training report submitted by Chen Shanming, asked without looking up, "What do you think of this kid Qin Feng?"
Hearing Fan Tianlei's question, Chen Shanming, though he pursed his lips, still replied with approval.
"Report, Recruit Number Five, I think this kid is definitely a freak! His physical fitness, reaction time, and speed are all above that of the other recruits."
Upon hearing Chen Shanming's words, Fan Tianlei nodded in agreement, a smile creeping onto his lips. "Indeed, his abilities are not to be underestimated! Given time, he will surely become the pride of our Southeast Military Region."
Chen Shanming was first taken aback by Fan Tianlei's high praise for Qin Feng, then felt a slight shock in his heart.
Become the pride of the entire Southeast Military Region?
Good heavens, is this kid Qin Feng really that capable?
After all, Fan Tianlei had never praised anyone like this before!
But before Chen Shanming could say anything more.
He then saw Fan Tianlei wave his hand and say, "You continue managing the recruits. Remember to properly break their arrogance. I'm sleepy, I'm leaving!"
With that, Fan Tianlei turned and walked out directly.
After Fan Tianlei left, Chen Shanming grumbled.
"Damn it, what is this? I'm sleepy too. Why is it all dumped on me?"
After grumbling, Chen Shanming resignedly got up and headed towards the training ground.
…
Over at the training ground, the sounds of gunfire and hand grenade explosions continued unabated.
As Chen Shanming arrived at the training ground, he saw that the recruits were showing signs of fatigue.
Seeing this, Chen Shanming let out a sinister smile, then picked up a Type 88 sniper rifle and began to engage the recruits below with single shots.
Suddenly, Chen Shanming hit a blood pack on a dummy. The liquid inside exploded and splattered everywhere.
On the training ground, Qin Feng looked up and saw Li Erniu's face covered in blood, and immediately asked.
"Huh? Why is there so much blood on your face? Did you get hit?"
Hearing this, Li Erniu was first stunned, then quickly checked himself.
"What? I didn't get hit. I didn't get shot."
At this moment, He Chenguang shouted from the side, "Who got shot?"
Hearing He Chenguang's words, the other recruits immediately checked themselves and found they were unharmed.
Wang Yanbing also said gleefully at this moment, "I didn't get shot, I'm lucky!"
"It's not about luck, they're all sharpshooters, they know where to aim…"
Xu Tianlong couldn't help but roll his eyes at Wang Yanbing's words and then shouted from behind.
The next moment, as everyone poked their heads out to see what was happening, another burst of gunfire erupted nearby.
At this point, Song Kaifei couldn't help but say.
"My god, when will this day ever end…"
Hearing Song Kaifei's words, Chen Shanming directly shouted into the training ground via loudspeaker.
"If you can't take it, you can withdraw. As soon as anyone tells me they quit and steps forward, we will no longer fire at you."
Hearing this, one recruit immediately raised his hand high. "I can't do it anymore, I choose to withdraw." He then walked out, signifying his withdrawal from the selection.
Where there is a first, there is a second.
As soon as the first recruit finished speaking, another recruit shouted loudly, "I also forfeit."
With that said, he also raised his hands in surrender and walked away.
Qin Feng looked directly at the declining morale around him and immediately said, "Those of you who are left, if you're willing, charge with me. If you're not, you can quit." As he spoke, Qin Feng raised his rifle and ran forward.
"Ah! Charge!"
With Qin Feng leading the way, Wang Yanbing, Li Erniu, and dozens of others also charged forward.
Bang bang bang…
Bullets rained down, accompanied by strong gusts of wind.
The walls beside them were already riddled with bullet holes.
Finally, a group of them reached the electric fence, and they continued to crawl forward at the same speed as before.
Qin Feng was the first to lead, followed closely by He Chenguang and Wang Yanbing.
Bang bang bang…
The explosions of hand grenades continued to sound, and the deafening noise made the recruits' heads pound.
"I forfeit, stop shooting!" At this moment, another recruit chose to withdraw and left the selection team.
At this time, Chen Shanming, on the watchtower, began to aim at Wang Yanbing's canteen.
"Bang!"
With a gunshot, Wang Yanbing's canteen was perforated.
He Chenguang turned and saw this scene, and immediately warned everyone.
"Sniper! Be careful!"
Hearing this, everyone looked up.
They saw Chen Shanming on the watchtower, holding a Type 88 sniper rifle and aiming at them.
Wang Yanbing said fiercely, "You brat, wait until I come back to get you."
Chen Shanming seemed to hear Wang Yanbing's words, a smirk playing on his lips as he replied, "I'll be waiting for you to come and get me!"
At this moment, the recruits all accelerated, crawling forward with all their might.
At some point, Qin Feng had already managed to get outside the electric fence.
Seeing this, Chen Shanming was suddenly shocked.
When did he get out?
Immediately, he turned his gun towards Qin Feng, intending to curb Qin Feng's spirit.
However, the moment Chen Shanming's gun turned, Qin Feng sensed it.
Without hesitation, Lin Xiu immediately pulled the trigger of his gun.
Although their guns had no live rounds, this did not mean that the blanks were harmless.
Bang…