Chen Lin's words echoed the sentiments of the others.
Except for Qin Hu, who was still unconvinced due to pride, the other four Dragon Shadow team members expressed their agreement.
Qi Chunyuan, nursing his injuries, had been anxiously waiting on the sidelines, unable to join the excitement.
It wasn't until his teammates returned that he learned the full details from them.
"Holy cow!"
"If I'd known General Qin was this monstrous, I never would have challenged him to a fight!"
"Look at my wrists and ankles, they're swollen like steamed buns!"
Qi Chunyuan, seated on the ground, complained to Chen Lin and the returning team.
However, Qin Xuan's increasingly astonishing displays made him reluctant to go to the infirmary.
A mere superficial wound would heal in a couple of days.
But encountering someone as divine as General Qin was not an everyday occurrence!
After watching the video, everyone returned to their positions.
Fu Guoan called Qin Xuan, who had been waiting nearby.
Qin Xuan surveyed the excited crowd and then asked, "How is it, does anyone else feel unconvinced and wish to challenge me?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Lin, who had just been defeated, was the first to step forward.
He scratched his head with his right hand and chuckled, his somewhat naive appearance masking deep admiration. "No more, no more."
"General Qin, your skills are truly incredible!"
"No wonder you're a general and we're soldiers. If I were the leader of Dragon Country, I'd definitely make you a general too!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the other five immediately chimed in their agreement.
They hailed Qin Xuan as a divine being and declared themselves completely convinced.
"Are you all convinced?"
"I don't think so."
"Special Forces member Qin Hu, step forward!"
"Yes!"
Qin Xuan scanned the group with a smile, finding no trace of deception in their expressions.
Only Qin Hu stood at the edge of the formation, silent.
His demeanor suggested he still harbored prejudice.
"Special Forces member Qin Hu, I now challenge you."
"The rules remain the same, and you may choose the event."
"I want to see if you'll still be as arrogant after being defeated in your most proficient area."
"Yes!"
Knowing that Qin Xuan had seen through his defiance, Qin Hu dispensed with pleasantries.
After a brief moment of thought, he decided on the event they would compete in.
Sniper.
The entire competition would consist of three events: close-range sniping, hostage rescue, and long-range engagement.
Participants could choose any sniper rifle available in the military, and the competition would take place at the sniper training grounds.
Qin Xuan had no objections to this.
After Qin Hu finalized the rules, Qin Xuan, along with Fu Guoan and others, proceeded to the sniper training grounds.
At this time, it was the training session for the Red Rose Special Forces squad.
Upon suddenly seeing a group of male soldiers on the field, their gazes lingered on them.
When Fu Guoan and the female special forces instructor explained the situation and requested temporary use of the training grounds, the female special forces soldiers erupted in chatter.
"Quiet!"
"It's not like you haven't seen men before, what's with all the noise!"
Instructor Zeng Jingjing shouted, and the entire special forces squad quickly fell silent.
However, once the formation was orderly, a spirited female soldier suddenly called out, "Report."
"Reporting, instructor, what we were discussing was whether these male soldiers could beat our female soldiers!"
"We weren't discussing any other issues!"
The female soldier's tone was firm, and her statement was indeed factual.
Zeng Jingjing realized her initial judgment might have been too hasty.
But then, she considered that this could be an excellent opportunity to motivate them.
"So, you're saying I wrongly accused you?"
"Fine."
"Since you're so confident, I'll go to General Fu and arrange for you to participate in the competition."
"If, in this sniping event, you can outperform any of the male soldiers, I will formally apologize and grant you an afternoon off."
"However, if you consistently finish last from start to finish, then I'm afraid your training load will be doubled for one day starting from the end of the competition."
"What do you say?"
Zeng Jingjing's words instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the female soldiers.
They stood at attention, took a deep breath, and responded in the loudest voices possible.
"Fight!"
"Fight!"
"Fight!"
"Good!"
Looking at the proud and spirited female soldiers standing tall, Zeng Jingjing felt a surge of pride.
This was the best special forces squad she had ever led.
Except for their physical limits compared to male soldiers, in most military drills, they were capable of competing with the Dragon Shadow squad next to them.
It was precisely because of this that she did not want them to become too complacent.
Otherwise, they would end up like the Dragon Shadow squad, becoming excessively arrogant.
This would undoubtedly lead to them suffering greatly!
Fortunately, there was now a ready opportunity.
Although her female soldiers were all skilled marksmen capable of hitting a target at a hundred paces, they still lagged behind Qin Hu, whose sniping scores were top-notch in the entire military region.
This was why Zeng Jingjing had the idea of participating in the competition.
Her intention was for Qin Hu to use his performance to put these young ladies in their place.
As for who would compete against Qin Hu, she wasn't particularly concerned.
After all, he was just a stranger without a uniform, acting like an ordinary person.
Regardless of his performance, it would not significantly impact her plan.
After communicating with Fu Guoan, Zeng Jingjing returned to her squad.
Under the expectant gazes of more than a dozen women, she smiled and announced, "General Fu has approved our request."
"However, this competition will only allow one person from our side to participate."
"Discuss among yourselves now and decide who will represent all of you in the competition."
After speaking, Zeng Jingjing sat aside with a smile, allowing the female soldiers of the special forces to discuss amongst themselves.
Three minutes later, they stood at attention together and reported to Zeng Jingjing, "Report, instructor!"
"We've decided to have Li Hongyu compete!"
"She has the best sniping scores among us and will definitely be able to surpass those male soldiers!"
Zeng Jingjing smiled, stood up, and called out loudly, "Li Hongyu, step forward!"
With a clear response, the spirited female soldier from before stepped out of the formation once more.
"Li Hongyu, they've asked you to participate in the competition, do you agree?" Zeng Jingjing appraised the attractive female soldier, feeling very satisfied.
This was the special forces warrior she had the highest hopes for; if she were to choose herself, she would have picked her as well.
Li Hongyu stood tall and proud, a hint of eagerness in her eyes. "Report, instructor, I agree!"
Zeng Jingjing nodded with satisfaction and said no more.
After allowing Li Hongyu to choose her required spotter, she led them to the competition venue.
At this moment, Qin Xuan was holding a sniper rifle, adjusting the equipment by himself.
Although he hadn't been by Fu Guoan's side earlier, the conversation between him and Zeng Jingjing had not escaped his ears.
Therefore, Qin Xuan was not surprised at all by the three female soldiers approaching him.
On the contrary, Qin Hu, who had just finished adjusting his sniper rifle, was taken aback by the arrival of the women.
After a few seconds of hesitation, he stepped forward and said to Li Hongyu, "Hong, Hongyu, why are you here?"