With their minds made up, the group began preparations for crossing the border.
As Han Lang and several other high-ranking officials were on the list for entry, the command of the outpost company was temporarily handed over to another Golden Core stage platoon leader.
Secondly, the miniature communication devices requested by Zhao Wu were put to use. After crossing the border, Han Lang and the other seven individuals would not only need to maintain constant contact but also report their situation to headquarters in real-time, making these devices indispensable.
Finally, there was the matter of disguise before departure.
Thanks to Han Lang's masterful disguise techniques, the seven individuals' transformations did not take much time.
When the seven emerged from the outpost again, the soldiers on guard duty almost mistook them for invading "A San" from Bai Xiang Country and opened fire.
With all combat readiness in place, the seven ascended to the mountain peak together.
"Descending from here leads into Bai Xiang Country. According to our intelligence, this is a weak point on Bai Xiang Country's border, so we won't be discovered immediately upon descent. However, to ensure everything goes smoothly, we must quickly enter the jungle and hide after we go down. That way, our reappearance won't arouse suspicion from the enemy."
As Dan Nan issued his orders, Han Lang and the others responded in unison.
Just as Dan Nan was about to give the order for everyone to descend, Han Lang suddenly stopped him.
"Wait, Deputy Officer Dan."
Dan Nan, surprised, quickly asked, "What is it?"
Han Lang took out twenty Spirit Replenishment Pills from his怀, handing ten each to Dan Nan and Liu Xiaoxiao, replying, "The risks of crossing the border are unknown, so I'll give you some recovery pills first. If we encounter intense combat, we'll be prepared!"
Looking at the Spirit Replenishment Pills in their hands, the surprise on Dan Nan and Liu Xiaoxiao's faces was similar to Zhao Wu's first encounter.
"This... such dense spiritual energy, where did you get such high-grade recovery pills?"
Han Lang chuckled, "You don't need to worry about that. Just use them!"
Liu Xiaoxiao's reaction was similar to Dan Nan's, but her concern wasn't about the source of the pills, but rather Tang Geng and the others.
"These pills are so precious, you probably don't have many, right? How about you share some with Tang Geng and the others?"
Hearing Liu Xiaoxiao's concern, Tang Geng and the others were deeply moved. To them, encountering a superior officer in the army who prioritized his subordinates above all else was the greatest fortune of their lives.
However, they all refused the Spirit Replenishment Pills.
"It's alright, Political Commissar Liu. Han Lang gave us these long ago. We have enough, don't worry!"
"Yes, yes. Han Lang, as our direct superior and a comrade who often fights alongside us, he wouldn't mistreat us!"
Seeing everyone's firm assurances, Liu Xiaoxiao looked at Han Lang with suspicion before finally agreeing.
"Alright! Regardless, this journey is fraught with danger, so you must all protect yourselves!"
After giving final instructions, the group, led by Dan Nan, leaped from the high altitude.
They dared not fly directly into the depths of Bai Xiang Country using the terrain; they could only descend along the edge of the mountain. Only by doing so could they avoid being discovered by Bai Xiang Country's border garrisons.
The landing spot was a small patch of lush grassland. The grassland wasn't large, and a small patch of forest lay opposite. Fortunately, this location was seldom visited, so no one discovered their infiltration. However, to avoid any unnecessary trouble, Dan Nan directly ordered everyone to rush into the jungle as quickly as possible. Only by entering the jungle could they avoid suspicion if they were to reappear, especially since they had all disguised themselves. They wouldn't be perceived as having infiltrated from Xia Country.
The journey was uneventful, and the group soon entered the forest.
"Map!"
With Dan Nan's command, Tang Geng quickly took out a map and unfolded it before him. Ma Long and Zhao Wu were assigned to keep watch, while the remaining members gathered around to study the route.
"According to the markings, we should be at this location now!" Dan Nan pointed to the end of the map, which Tang Geng had specifically marked with the tracker's position. "The SS-class ability user's escape direction is southwest. If we travel southwest for about three kilometers, we'll coincide with the tracker's location!"
"That's right! Let's set off immediately and move towards the tracker's route in the southwest direction. We'll observe again at the edge of this forest. The escape route of the ability user must be heavily guarded, so we must be extra careful!"
Having found their direction, Tang Geng put away the map. Then, the seven individuals channeled their spiritual energy and swiftly traversed the jungle. They all possessed Golden Core stage cultivation and could fly, but at this moment, they dared not fly too high. After all, this was an infiltration, and they needed the jungle's terrain for cover to prevent discovery by Bai Xiang Country's army.
The forest wasn't extensive. At their pace, they soon reached the edge of the ability user's escape route. Simultaneously, they spotted the first border outpost of Bai Xiang Country's regular army.
"As expected, the escape route of Gou Tui Zhi and the SS-class ability user is along Bai Xiang Country's main military road!"
Upon hearing Han Lang's analysis, Dan Nan nodded in agreement.
"Indeed! This further indicates that there must have been some agreement reached between Bai Xiang Country and the ability users."
Seeing this, the group became more certain of the ability users' army's intention to open a new battlefield on Bai Xiang Country's border.
"Deputy Officer Dan, what do we do now? Although we've disguised ourselves, we still look like ordinary civilians. How do we get past this outpost?" Liu Xiaoxiao's words reminded everyone. Although the ability user's escape route was within sight, it would be difficult for them to continue investigating the ability user base's location with their current identities.
"We need to find a way to infiltrate the army. Otherwise, even with disguises, we'll be stuck. Han Lang, do you have any suggestions?"
Han Lang frowned. "I don't think infiltrating is difficult, but the key is, after we infiltrate, will we still face a similar situation? For example, if we disguise ourselves as ordinary soldiers, we might still not have clearance to pass through subsequent Bai Xiang Country forces."
Just as Han Lang finished speaking, a vehicle approached from Bai Xiang Country's stationed area. Ma Long, being an elite from the regular special forces, had a deeper understanding of the situations of various countries' regular armies than Han Lang and the others. He quickly reported, "The people in that vehicle are at least of Division Commander rank or higher in Bai Xiang Country. And it looks like he's only here with a few trusted subordinates for an inspection. If we can impersonate them, will the road ahead be easier?"
Hearing this, Han Lang's heart leaped with joy.
"Brother Ma, are you sure?"
Ma Long replied immediately, "Of course! This kind of knowledge was almost common knowledge when I was still a regular army soldier. I'm absolutely certain it's like this!"
Seeing Ma Long's certainty, Han Lang immediately said to Dan Nan, "Deputy Officer Dan, if that's the case, we can indeed find a way to replace them. With the identity of a Division Commander or higher, we can save at least one-third of the time for this mission!"
Han Lang's suggestion was immediately approved by Dan Nan.
"Alright! Then we'll wait here like the hunter waiting for the rabbit. When they come out again, we'll find a way to intercept them!"