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Brendon faced the seven members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces who now surrounded him, and perked up instantly.
He had been practicing the Cunningham Divine Arts from his grandfather, Lord Southville, Colm Cunningham, since he was three years old.
The Cunningham Divine Arts was once considered Southville’s top divine art and ranked third among the top eight great divine arts in Draconia.
At the age of 12, Brendon was equipped with ten years of cultivation and was given an exception for participating in the National Youth Combat Competition, attaining first place.
At the age of 15, he defeated the Number One Iron Fist Master Byrne, who came to Draconia to challenge him.
At 16, Brendon joined the Special Operations Military Region’s training center and has remained there ever since.
- He was extremely gifted in the areas of free combat, long–range shooting, and survival in the extreme wilderness.
However, he had always been kept in line by Lord Southville and had not been able to showcase his talents.
Otherwise, Brendon would have stood out in the military by now and had a rank higher than a colonel.
Brendon Cunningham was the third generation in a top family and was generous, loyal, and a good friend.
He also had a bold and carefree personality.
Other than enjoying making friends, he also enjoyed fighting fiercely.
The one thing that made Brendon excited was fighting
This was the reason why Lord Southville had always kept him under control, to keep his temperament in
check.
If it wasn’t for the fact that Robin was the overall commander this time, Lord Southville would not have allowed Brendon to take part.
Brendon made a disdainful gesture toward the seven elite members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces before he rushed toward them.
In the blink of an eye, Brendon was charging among them, almost like a tiger that had pounced onto a herd of sheep.
He scattered the Rattlesnake Special Forces, leaving them surrounded by chaos.
The Rattlesnake Special Forces were an elite team but now they were completely defeated.
Brendon pushed each of them out of Dragon Soul’s area.
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Brendon raised his fist, pausing in mid–air.
Dana looked at Brendon with a pitiful expression and said, “Brendon, I’m a woman. Can you bring yourself to attack me?”
“You…” Brendon suppressed his anger.
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“You ungrateful woman! I helped you but instead of being grateful, you even used underhanded tricks behind my back to sabotage Dragon Soul! Are you ever human? If you were a man, I would kill you right now!”
Dana chuckled, “Brendon, your every action is being monitored by the mystic realm. If you touch me, all the elites will despise you! Look at the forces around you. They’re all watching you as well. If you hit me, you’ll never be able to hold your head high ever again! One more thing. I despise arrogant men like you the most! Always pretending like you’re helpful and thinking you’re the savior of the world! You’re just a fool!”
Brendon was so angry, he was trembling.
Dana was a beautiful woman but in that instant, Brendon could only see her as nothing more than a beast.
At this moment, all he wanted was to attack her and teach her a lesson.
However, he was unable to bring himself to strike her, even with his fist raised in mid–air.
Seeing this, the other teams started laughing.
“This guy is an idiot! He’s being taken for a ride and doesn’t even know!”
“This guy just wants a good reputation so that everyone will think he’s a righteous and good person.”
“If that’s what he wants, he’ll have to bear the consequences of merely seeking fame and fortune.”
“He can’t bear the thought of losing so he’s resorting to hitting a woman?”
“D*mn, how pathetic!”
Hearing these sarcastic remarks, Brendon was even more furious.
He looked at the mocking and disdainful expression on Dana’s face.
He was so angry he was about to explode.
Seeing this, Catherine wanted to rush up and kick Dana
From the command center, Robin’s voice sounded through the earpiece, “Brendon, why are you still standing there?”
Brendon was startled, ” Mr. Robin, I’m sorry,
be mocked by everyone…”
she … She’s a woman. If I attack her, even Dragon Soul will
“This is not the time to discuss right and wrong, or even honor!” Robin responded coldly.
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“On the battlefield, there’s no such thing as man and woman, or rules of any sort! There are only enemies! So, the biggest shame would be to go soft on your enemies! Who deceived you, humiliated you, and used underhanded tricks against you? For this kind of trash here’s only one word. Revenge!” Robin continued.
With a sudden jolt, Brendon responded, “Yes! Revenge!
With a crisp smack, Brendon brought his fist down onto Dana’s face.
With this strike, the disdainful expression on Dana’s face disappeared as she went crashing to the ground.
However, Brendon was not done yet!
Without waiting for Dana to catch her breath, Brendon grabbed her by the hair.
Raising his arm high, he slapped her face again, the loud cracking sound crisp and clear.
This violent slap stunned everyone, both within and outside of the mystic realm.
The entire L2 Mystic Realm Battlefield fell silent. The silence felt vast and boundless.
Dana was shocked.
She was used to being shameless.
However, she was unable to withstand such relentless attacks.
Her exquisite cheeks cracked under the rain of blows.
The Rattlesnake Special Forces clenched their teeth in anger as they saw this.
This was a great humiliation for their entire force.
The eight members pulled out their short blades, ready to seek revenge even though it was irrational.
The few members of the Dragon Soul Special Forces who were part of the rear guard were already positioned behind Brendon.
From their stance, it was clear that they were ready to handle anything.
As long as the Rattlesnake Special Forces attacked, they would retaliate and make sure they were eliminated from the competition.
The commander of the Rattlesnake Special Forces gave an order at the last minute, wisely putting a stop to any retaliation.
He knew that nine of them could not defeat Brendon, let alone the four strong elites from the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
At this moment, the commander of the Rattlesnake Special Forces was extremely regretful.
He regretted letting the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces talk him into this and ultimately subjecting his entire team to humiliation.
He had always thought that the Dragon Soul Special Forces prioritized peace.
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Even if they were taken advantage of, he assumed Dragon Soul would not react much and would merely protest a little.
However, this generation of fighters from Drago
coul urned out to be very fierce.
If not for the fact they knew their team number, he would have thought they were from the Sea Lion Force.
As Dana began to regain her senses, Brendon shouted, Get lost!”
Holding her by her collar, Brendon flung her toward the Rattlesnake Forces‘ area.
“You despicable and shameless person! This is the price you pay for being ungrateful!”
Catherine patted Brendon on the back, “Brendon, I’m proud of you!”
Brendon took a long and deep breath, “I was so frustrated! If it wasn’t for Mr. Robin, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life! Loss of honor? What nonsense! A man should simply do what feels right!”
Following that, Brendon pointed at all the members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces and said, “Return all the energy you stole from us!”
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All the participants both within and outside the mystic realm looked toward the Rattlesnake Special Forces.
This was the main issue!
The conflict between the Rattlesnake Special Forces and Brendon was essentially a moral matter and unrelated to the rules.
However, at the end of the day, it wasn’t about venting. It was about the Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ energy replenishment to the next area.
Without it, no matter how strong Dragon Soul was, they would not be able to hold out.
Putting this issue aside, the Rattlesnake Special Forces had been singlehandedly defeated by Brendon.
The best way to take their revenge on him was to keep Dragon Soul’s energy and water and push forward to Area Three before taking Dragon Soul’s energy replenishments in the exact same way.
If that happened, Dragon Soul would be in big trouble.
Everyone knew the Rattlesnake Special Forces would not return the energy and water to Dragon Soul.
It was foolish to give away something that they had obtained with such difficulty.
This would be the best revenge on Dragon Soul.
If Dragon Soul acted impulsively and crossed the line to seize the supplies, according to the rules, they would immediately be eliminated.
As such, if Dragon Soul wanted to move on to the next area, they had to hold out without supplies and gamble their chances.
Dana raised her swollen face, gritting her teeth as she said, “Brendon, dream on! Without energy and water, Dragon Soul can slowly starve and die of thirst!” She laughed.
Brendon was furious. His mind was whirling and he didn’t stop to think. Taking a stance, he readied himself to charge toward the Rattlesnake Special Forces.
Catherine and the rest tried to stop him but it was too late.
Just as Brendon was about to cross the boundary, Robin’s voice boomed through the earpiece, “Stop! The rules of the competition cannot be broken. Otherwise, Dragon Soul will be eliminated from the rest of the matches!”
Brendon roared, “If we can’t retrieve our supplies, how can we to continue?”
“I am the commander, that’s for me to worry about!” Robin chided him coldly.
“Think about it! A real martial art expert would use proper means to defeat those who use underhanded means!” Robin continued.
“But…” Brendon looked up at the dry and scorching weather, before glancing at the dry and cracked lips
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“Yes!” Brendon glared fiercely at the Rattlesnake Special Forces before turning to rejoin his team.
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All the members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces looked toward Brendon and the rest of Dragón Soul, who were all filled with a righteous indignation, before bursting into laughter.
Despite being badly beaten, the Rattlesnake Special Forces felt it had all been worth it.
Mario taunted Brendon loudly, laughing, “Without energy or water, you’ll never be able to leave Area Two! Dragon Soul won’t even be able to pass the preliminary round this time! Bye!”
As news traveled, all the other participating teams were overjoyed.
They were gloating and secretly rejoicing.
All the other participants knew that Dragon Soul was a powerful force.
This was despite the fact that Dragon Soul had not done well in previous competitions.
For the past 20 years, they had been ranked in seventh place, which was the last place within the top tier of the ranking.
Even so, all of the teams knew that Dragon Soul was one of the strongest elite teams in the world.
If Dragon Soul was eliminated here, it meant a strong team would be out of the running.
That meant one less obstacle for all of the other participating teams.
Everyone else would benefit.
None of the teams delayed any further and quietly quickened their pace.
All of them hoped that Dragon Soul would not appear in Area Three.
Dragon Soul’s supplies would thus become an additional source of supplies for the rest of them.
As long as they obtained those supplies, they would increase their chances of victory along the way.
However, as the saying goes, pride comes before a fall.
At this moment, the Rattlesnake Special Forces made an extremely provocative move.
They shouted loudly at Dragon Soul, as well as all the other teams, “Everyone, let’s take out our spoils! Have a nice drink, replenish our energy, and move forward!”
All the members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces deliberately exaggerated their movements, opening the lids of the water bottles and drinking them in front of everyone.
Mario had merely taken a few sips before he made a disgusted sound, spat out what he drank, and exclaimed, “What the heck! It stinks! What in the world is this?”
He took a deep sniff and a strong smell of urine and bird droppings hit him.
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As Mario spat out the water, the other members of the Rattlesnake Special Forces started gagging as well.
“D*mn! This is urine! Bird droppings!”
Hearing this, Brendon stopped in his tracks.
At first, he had thought the Rattlesnake Special Forces were playing a prank.
However, a gust of strong wind brought the foul smell with it and he realized they were telling the truth.
What was going on?
Freya and Gavin quickly raised their voices at him, “Come back quickly, we’re moving out!”
Mario and his members quickly shouted, “I want to file a complaint! Dragon Soul tampered with the energy and water!”
“They filled the bottles with urine and bird droppings!”
“Despicable!”
The rest of the teams in the mystic realm were puzzled
Then, it dawned on them.
Everyone realized that there were only eight members in the Dragon Soul Special Forces right now.
The other two members must have arrived ahead of everyone else and tampered with the bottles.
This meant that Dragon Soul still had their energy and water.
Brendon and Catherine realized it at this moment as well.
Robin had anticipated that the other team would resort to underhanded tricks.
The Rattlesnake Special Forces had intended to sabotage Dragon Soul from the beginning.
However, they had been outsmarted by Robin’s tactics.
At the Command Center outside the mystic realm, the commander of the Rattlesnake Special Forces was protesting strongly and complained to the organizers.
The enforcement team asked Robin, “Mr. Ramsey, what did your team do?”
Robin responded indifferently, “Our vanguard members merely replaced the energy and water stored in Area Two with urine and bird droppings. Anything my team members did or stored within the bottles was within our boundaries. These belong to us, so no one has the right to interfere. The Rattlesnake Special Forces crossed the boundary and stole from us. Whatever it is, even if they stole urine, they brought it upon themselves! A thief can’t ask for justice! If they cross the boundary again, I’ll ask my team members to take them out!”
The commander of the Rattlesnake Special Forces continued to complain, citing the fact that Robin had given too many orders in a single area.
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Before the enforcement team could issue any warning, Robin directly turned on the public broadcast switch, “I did so under irregular circumstances. If the Rattlesnake Special Forces continue to sabotage my team, I can order my team to break some rules and take out anyone who provokes us without a cause!”
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Eighty commanders–in–chief and the entire supervisory enforcement team for the Mystic Realm War Games understood the weight behind the words of the Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ commander–in–chief.
Although the Dragon Soul Special Forces had been in perpetual state of dormancy for years, no competing team from any region dared underestimate this slumbering beast.
It was a beast that had yet to unleash its full fury. Once provoked, its wrath could destroy the Earth. Throughout millennia of change and turmoil, this slumbering giant had never fallen in the ancient East.
Though it endured humiliation, hardship, and unwarranted provocations, it remained undefeated, its presence commanding respect and fear. Time and again, history had proven that those who dared challenge its limits would meet a grim fate.
Its fierce spirit and violent resolve had never faded from this great planet.
After a moment of silence in the Command Center, Surman Middleton, the commander–in–chief of the Peacock Kingdom, activated the public player.
“Commander–in–chief Ramsey, are you deliberately trying to provoke an unpleasant dispute?
“Are you implying that the Dragon Soul Special Forces disregard principles and the rules of the game?”
Robin sneered. “You resorted to dirty tricks behind others‘ backs, instigating the Rattlesnake Special Forces to engage in those despicable, thieving acts. That alone is disgraceful and shows your utter disregard for principles. What right do you have to accuse us?
“Your underhanded schemes failed, and now you’re hiding behind so–called humanitarianism and game rules.
“This is no longer a debate about competition rules. This is about taking the Dragon Soul Special Forces as
your opponent.
“If that’s the case, I can declare right now that the Dragon Soul will cast aside all constraints of ethics and rules to show certain fools what a worthy adversary truly looks like!”
Robin’s words left Surman speechless.
The Command Center fell into a suffocating silence once again.
Everyone began to realize that this year’s Dragon Soul Special Forces commander–in–chief was unlike his predecessors.
He didn’t waste time protesting or haggling over irrelevant conditions.
What he offered was simple: the absolute elimination of anyone who dared provoke the Dragon Soul.
From the moment Robin ordered a brutal strike against the Rattlesnake Team members, it became clear that he wasn’t one for empty words. He was a commander of action, one with true grit.
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Special Forces had committed no violations and dismissed the complaints from the Rattlesnake Special Forces and Peacock Kingdom Special Forces.
Additionally, Cyril and the competition’s enforcement cam clarified a rule.
During the competition, if any team disregards the rules to infringe upon another team’s interests, the opposing team may file a complaint or retaliate in kind–even excessively so, if warranted.
The primary purpose of the International Military Skills Competition is to cultivate steely guardians of human justice and Earth’s safety–not to glorify despicable, cowardly, and hypocritical behavior.
In the face of brutal war, enemies will not speak of friendship, humanitarianism, or harmonious coexistence. They speak only of defending or attacking
For instance, if Earth were attacked by an unknown extraterrestrial force, those beings wouldn’t care about humanity’s ideas of morality or rules.
In a world as insignificant as a speck of dust, there is only one rule: if the strong want to destroy you, your feelings are irrelevant.
The Command Center fell silent again after Cyril finished speaking, the atmosphere suffocatingly tense.
Yet Surman was far from resigned. He turned off the public communication channel and issued a cold directive to his team. “Terminate Dragon Soul in Area Three.”
Meanwhile, in Area Two, chaos erupted among the members of the Rattlesnake Team from Vailia. They had just discovered that the energy and water supplies they had stolen were nothing more than feces and urine.
Earlier, egged on by the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces, they had stolen Dragon Soul’s energy and water supplies, using up all of their resources to ensure they reached Area Two ahead of Dragon Soul. But their efforts had backfired spectacularly. Not only had they failed to achieve their goal, but they had also sustained heavy losses.
Unbeknownst to them, Dragon Soul’s commander–in–chief had anticipated their actions and set a trap, ensuring that Dragon Soul suffered no losses. Meanwhile, the Rattlesnake Team’s entire operation was thrown into disarray.
Now, with their energy completely depleted, it was nearly impossible for the Rattlesnake Team to complete the upcoming challenges. In stark contrast, Dragon Soul Special Forces continued their journey unscathed, maintaining their composure.
Bill rejoined the team at the perfect moment, bringing a supply of stored energy and water, which he quickly distributed among his teammates. He approached Brendon, giving him a hearty pat on the shoulder. “Remember, the most dangerous thing in the world is a beautiful woman.”
Brendon nodded with a grin. “Got it. But I can’t help loving a good risk. Hahaha …
“Brendon.“A soft, feminine voice called out from behind.
Dana stood at the boundary of their camp, trying to strike a seductive pose. Brendon shivered instinctively.
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Dana’s once beautiful face was now grotesquely swollen from the earlier confrontation, with bloodstains and unkempt hair completing her ghastly appearance. She no longer resembled a striking military beauty but looked more like a specter from a horror story. Brendon almost gagged.
With a dramatic flick of his thick hair, Brendon asked, What now? Trying to trick me again?”
Dana’s eyes filled with tears as she pleaded pitifully. “Brendon, I know I was wrong. Please, just give me one more chance. I’ve always admired men like you. After witnessing your skills carlier, I can’t help but be completely captivated by you….
“D*mn! I don’t care what you say. There’s no way I’m falling for your games again.” Brendon turned away coldly.
“You’re all such jerks!” Dana sobbed. “Brendon, I–mean–I’m telling the truth this time.”
Brendon smirked. “Fine. Admire me from afar, then.” Without a backward glance, he rejoined his Dragon Soul comrades, climbing steadily toward the second peak.
The members of the Rattlesnake Team watched in frustration as the energized and focused Dragon Soul Special Forces continued their ascent. Lacking both energy and water, they knew that even if they managed to climb the mountain, they’d likely die of hunger or thirst before long.
Nester, the Rattlesnake team leader, stormed up to the Peacock Kingdom Special Forces. His face was dark with rage. “Melvin, we’re out of everything now. What do you suggest we do?”
Melvin shrugged nonchalantly. “Not my problem.”
“You…” Nester growled, his fury barely contained. “If we hadn’t followed your suggestion to steal Dragon Soul’s supplies, we wouldn’t be in this mess!”
“I think you should share half of your supplies with us,” Nester demanded.
Melvin smirked and shrugged again. “That’s your fault for being stupid. There’s no way we’re sharing our energy with you.”
With that, Melvin ordered his team to move out, ignoring the Rattlesnake Team’s angry shouts.
Nester clenched his fists in fury, his voice trembling as he roared, “D*mn it! We’re going to settle this with you once and for all!”
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The L2 Mystic Realm Cominand Center was abuzz with tension as Surman filed a formal complaint with the competition’s committee against Rattlesnake Special Forces for violating the rules.
Meanwhile, the enforcement team issued a warning to the commander–in–chief of Vailia’s Rattlesnake Special Forces, ordering him to instruct Nester, their front–line commander, to cease further harassment of the Peacock Kingdom’s Wild Wolf Special Forces.
Frustrated, Nester admitted, “At this rate, they won’t even make it through Area Two. Their elimination is inevitable.”
Vailia’s command center reluctantly accepted the grim cality. Rattlesnake Special Forces were filled with regret. According to this year’s competition format, they had a chance to secure a respectable ranking based on their physical endurance. Yet, they fell prey to the instigation of Peacock Kingdom’s Wild Wolf Special Forces, choosing to target Dragon Soul instead.
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Beyond the mountain in Area Two lay a river, followed by the mysterious forest of Area Three. Out of the initial 80 teams, fewer than half remained.
Area Three was a harsh, primal forest, where freezing temperatures and fierce predators roamed. The Mystic Realm system had concealed each team’s energy supplies and provisions in well–hidden locations often guarded by dangerous beasts. It was almost guaranteed that retrieving these supplies would lead to a deadly encounter.
Talia, who had arrived early, had already completed her assigned tasks and had been waiting for some time. Robin’s calculations had accurately predicted that Rattlesnake Special Forces, with their lack of strength and underhanded tactics, would fail to reach Area Three. Acting preemptively, Talia retrieved their energy supplies and water reserves, relocating them to Dragon Soul’s designated area.
As Talia exited the area formerly occupied by Rattlesnake Special Forces, she spotted members of other teams arriving. These groups, acting on intel from their command centers, had finally made their way to the location, but they were too late.
Talia transported all the supplies to a cave on a nearby hill. Once everything was secured, she sent the coordinates to Gavin and Freya. Just as she settled in to rest, her instincts kicked in–a faint rustling sound caught her attention. She froze as two massive pythons each nearly 30 feet long and as thick as a grown man’s arm, slithered silently toward her from both sides of the cave.
Her heart raced. The cave’s narrow confines left her with no choice. If she wanted to escape, she would need to kill the snakes. Yet, the odds of successfully taking down both predators in such a space were slim. Death seemed almost certain if she failed.
Talia drew her dagger, bracing herself for the inevitable However, as she observed the pythons more closely, she noticed something peculiar: their eyes lacked focus, and their movements were guided purely by scent and sound.
After a tense moment of observation. Talia realized the pythons had been drawn to the scent of canned
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In a flash of desperation, she reached for a survival spray she had packed for emergencies. The spray emitted a sharp, unpleasant seent. Without hesitation, Talia doused the canned beef with it, hoping to repel the pythons before it was too late.
The giant pythons froze in place.
One of the monstrous snakes stopped directly in front of Talia, its gaping jaws terrifyingly close to her face.
Talia’s heart nearly stopped. She held her breath, desperately trying to avoid detection by the two blind pythons.
The standoff lasted for a full two minutes. The snakes continued sniffing around her, searching for the scent of the beef cans they’d initially detected.
When one python’s head moved slightly away, Talia seized the opportunity. She quietly opened a can of beef and rolled it toward the cave entrance. The rich aroma quickly filled the air.
The pythons lingered around her for a few more moments, then began slithering toward the cave entrance, following the scent of the beef.
With the immediate danger diverted, Talia swiftly reorganized her energy supplies and buried them under a pile of dried grass in the cave.
Just then, faint footsteps echoed closer.
Talia quickly moved to a shadowy corner of the cave.
Peering toward the source of the sound, she spotted two members of the Wild Wolf Special Forces sneaking toward the cave. Their furtive movements suggested they had caught the scent of the beef cans and followed it here.
It was clear the Wild Wolf Special Forces intended to infiltrate the Dragon Soul territory and steal its energy supplies. They had likely searched the Rattlesnake Team’s area, found nothing, and then ventured here.
Talia immediately reported the situation to Robin, emphasizing the presence of the pythons.
She proposed using the pythons to deal with the two would–be thieves, and Robin approved the plan.
-The footsteps grew louder.
Talia opened another can of beef and tossed it toward the two approaching Wild Wolf members.
The men, drawn by the sound and scent, quickly entered the cave. Spotting the scattered beef cans, they crouched down to grab them.
Before they could react, the two pythons lunged with lightning speed.
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The snakes struck before the Wild Wolf members could put up a fight, devouring them whole. The men’s screams of agony echoed through the dense forest, turing the atmosphere chillingly sinister.
The horrific cries alerted members of other teams who had already reached Area Three.
Hearing the screams, Gavin, Freya, and the rest of the Dragon Soul Special Forces immediately rushed toward the cave with their teammates.
Meanwhile, the remaining Wild Wolf Special Forces members recognized the voices of their comrades and sensed disaster. They hurried to the scene, accompanied by members of Demberoa’s Crocodile Special Forces, Sakurania’s Blackforest Special Forces, Autreynia’s SEAL Team, and other competitors passing through the area.
When they arrived, they witnessed the aftermath. The Wild Wolf members had been torn apart by the pythons, leaving behind only scraps of shredded clothing and scattered strands of hair.
As Talia carefully carried the supplies and bypassed the pythons to rejoin the Dragon Soul team, the remaining Wild Wolf members charged forward, shouting furiously, “You’re monsters! You stood by and watched while our teammates were devoured by those snakes and did nothing to help!”
Gavin snorted coldly. “Your teammates trespassed into our territory, got themselves killed by the pythons, and now you’re blaming us for not intervening?”
He stepped forward, his voice sharp. “Let me ask you this: when two of your men couldn’t fight off the pythons, how was one woman from our team supposed to stand a chance? Were we supposed to risk our people’s lives to save thieves who infiltrated our territory?”
Turning to his team, Gavin barked, “Maverick, Brendon, Catherine, Ernest, prepare for combat. Anyone who dares obstruct our progress will be eliminated without mercy!”
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Peacock Kingdom’s Wild Wolf Special Forces commander, Melvin, froze in shock. His gaze instinctively shifted to the four Dragon Soul Special Forces warriors advancing toward him with an imposing and fearsome presence.
These four warriors were elite fighters, each exuding aommanding aura that could chill the blood.
Since the start of the competition, Dragon Soul Special Forces had continually surprised Melvin. He hadn’t expected them to display such tenacity and boldness, a stark contrast to the rumors of their supposed decline.
Melvin had competed in the previous International Military Skills Competition alongside Surman. Back then, the Dragon Soul team had been courteous and composed, even in the face of disputes. Any conflicts were typically handled by their external liaison officers through negotiation.
This head–on confrontation was entirely unprecedented.
He hadn’t had the chance to fully assess this year’s Dragon Soul team, but their actions made one thing clear–they were not to be underestimated. Even during the last competition, where his team had narrowly defeated Dragon Soul, he had recognized their formidable potential.
As Gavin issued a direct order to prepare for combat, the Wild Wolf Special Forces members behind Melvin immediately got into defensive stances, ready to retaliate.
But Melvin hesitated. More than hesitation–it was fear creeping in.
He hadn’t intended for things to escalate this far. His earlier posturing was merely a bluff, an attempt to intimidate Dragon Soul. It had backfired spectacularly
“General Brooks, let me remind you–if you dare to engage, the competition committee might disqualify you!”
Gavin snorted dismissively. “Your team trespassed into our area to stir up trouble, and now you dare to accuse us of breaking the rules? What kind of logic is that?”
With a sharp glare, he added, “Melvin, I’m warning you one last time–clear the path now, or my team will not hold back!”
Melvin glanced at the Dragon Soul warriors, who were closing in with unyielding determination. Then, his peripheral vision caught the watching eyes of the other nearby teams. He was cornered, unsure of his next
move.
Backing down would be humiliating, yet Gavin wasn’t wrong–this mess was Wild Wolf Special Forces‘ fault. They had invaded Area Three, attempted to steal supplies, and suffered the consequences when the pythons attacked.
The situation was utterly embarrassing for Melvin.
The four elite Dragon Soul warriors continued their steady advance, their disciplined strides carrying an air of inevitable conflict. If Melvin didn’t act quickly, a clash was inevitable.
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“Everyone, calm downl This is just a competition–there’s no need for anyone to escalate matters further!
A burly, dark–skinned man from Demberoa stepped forward from the crowd. It was Senior Colonel Zach Kaplan, commander of Demberon’s Crocodile Special orces.
Freya exchanged a quick look with Gavin, signaling for Catherine and the others to hold their positions for the time being.
Zach’s face lit up with relief.
Dragon Soul’s gesture was a clear show of respect, and He was eager to play the peacemaker.
Adopting a diplomatic tone, Zach approached Freya and Gavin with a conciliatory smile.
“General Brooks, Colonel Wright, we’re all old friends Here. Could you do me a favor? I have a proposal to resolve this matter. How about you hear me out first?“ach said with a forced smile.
“Go on,” Freya replied coldly, her tone making Zach flinch before continuing.
“Think about it. The other teams are still advancing. If you waste time on this trivial matter and miss the competition, wouldn’t that be a huge loss?
“General Brooks, my suggestion is this: you take a step back, and Dragon Soul Special Forces can also make some concessions.
“Let’s face it–your vanguard has already seized Rattlesnake Special Forces‘ energy supplies. Dragon Soul now has more resources than anyone else, which seems a bit excessive.
“In the spirit of fair play, which has always been Dragon Soul’s tradition, why not distribute some of the resources to the other teams? That way, everyone makes a small compromise, and we can call it a day.
“Colonel Wright, what do you think? After all…”
“Shut up!” Freya’s sharp rebuke cut him off mid–sentence.
“What?” Zach’s jaw dropped in shock. “Colonel Wright, let’s be reasonable here.”
“D*mn it!” Freya snapped, pointing a finger directly at Zach. “Your words are complete nonsense! Get out of my way!”
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Still attempting to maintain a conciliatory demeanor, Zach grinned awkwardly. “Colonel Wright, I’m just stating the facts. Can’t you do me a small favor…”
Freya let out a disdainful laugh. “Who do you think you are? Get lost! If you don’t move, Dragon Soul’s team will deal with you too!
“We’re moving forward!” Freya barked.
Zach’s face darkened in humiliation. He had never expected Freya to be so unyielding. Exchanging a subtle glance with Melvin, the two commanders silently reached an agreement.
Zach’s expression turned icy. “General Brooks, Colonel Wright, don’t you think you’re going too far?”
Before he could finish, Freya shoved him aside with a single hand. “And what do you plan to do about it?
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“Everyone, calm down! This is just a competition–there’s no need for anyone to escalate matters further!”
A burly, dark–skinned man from Demberoa stepped forward from the crowd. It was Senior Colonel Zach Kaplan, commander of Demberoa’s Crocodile Special forces.
Freya exchanged a quick look with Gavin, signaling for Catherine and the others to hold their positions for the time being.
Zach’s face lit up with relief.
Dragon Soul’s gesture was a clear show of respect, and he was eager to play the peacemaker.
Adopting a diplomatic tone, Zach approached Freya and Gavin with a conciliatory smile.
“General Brooks, Colonel Wright, we’re all old friends here. Could you do me a favor? I have a proposal to resolve this matter. How about you hear me out first?” Zach said with a forced smile.
“Go on,” Freya replied coldly, her tone making Zach flinch before continuing.
“Think about it. The other teams are still advancing. If you waste time on this trivial matter and miss the competition, wouldn’t that be a huge loss?
“General Brooks, my suggestion is this: you take a step back, and Dragon Soul Special Forces can also make some concessions.
“Let’s face it–your vanguard has already seized Rattlesnake Special Forces‘ energy supplies. Dragon Soul now has more resources than anyone else, which seems a bit excessive.
“In the spirit of fair play, which has always been Dragon Soul’s tradition, why not distribute some of the resources to the other teams? That way, everyone makes a small compromise, and we can call it a day.
“Colonel Wright, what do you think? After all … ”
“Shut up!” Freya’s sharp rebuke cut him off mid–sentence.
“What?” Zach’s jaw dropped in shock. “Colonel Wright, let’s be reasonable here.”
“D*mn it!” Freya snapped, pointing a finger directly at Zach. “Your words are complete nonsense! Get out of my way!”
Still attempting to maintain a conciliatory demeanor, Zach grinned awkwardly. “Colonel Wright, I’m just stating the facts. Can’t you do me a small favor … ”
Freya let out a disdainful laugh. “Who do you think you are? Get lost! If you don’t move, Dragon Soul’s team will deal with you too!
“We’re moving forward!” Freya barked.
Zach’s face darkened in humiliation. He had never expected Freya to be so unyielding. Exchanging a subtle glance with Melvin, the two commanders silently reached an agreement.
Zach’s expression turned icy. “General Brooks, Colonel Wright, don’t you think you’re going too far?” Before he could finish, Freya shoved him aside with a single hand. “And what do you plan to do about it?
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“Someone like you dares to lecture us? Who do you think you are? Our supplies have nothing to do with you. Now get out of the way!”
“And if I refuse?” Zach, visibly irritated, squared his stance, ready to fight.
At that moment, a man with a neatly trimmed mustache stepped forward. He was none other than Theodore Wade, the commander of Sakurania Special Forces.
Hahaha, Theodore chuckled loudly. “Colonel Wright, Ceneral Brooks, there’s no need to get so worked up.”
“General Kaplan was only trying to mediate. He meant well, though his words might have been poorly chosen. How about we all take a step back and maintain peace?”
Brendon stepped forward, his fists clenched. “There’s nothing more to discuss!” he growled, clearly ready to swing.
“Brendon, stand down! Let him speak,” Freya ordered, her voice icy.
Theodore smirked. “Colonel Wright, if you offend this many teams, do you think you’ll be able to handle the backlash? You might even face collective complaints, and the committee could very well disqualify you from the competition altogether.
“Don’t forget, our nation is one of the founding members of this event. We have the authority to report and intervene in any rule violations.”
Gavin and Freya hesitated. Theodore’s warning wasn’t baseless. If things escalated, the situation could spiral out of control, leaving them with no choice but to escalate it to Robin.
Meanwhile, more commanders joined forces with Melvin, Zach, and Theodore, presenting their arguments. Their words were tinged with jealousy and self–interest.
The truth was simple: Dragon Soul Special Forces had secured Rattlesnake Special Forces‘ supplies, sparking envy among the other teams.
Though the resources were barely enough to make a difference when divided among so many teams, they saw it as a critical advantage in Dragon Soul’s hands. If Dragon Soul kept the supplies, they would gain a significant edge, enabling them to breeze through Area Three and leave the others far behind.
Now, facing a growing crowd of teams blocking their way, Gavin and Freya found themselves momentarily at an impasse.
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The involvement of nearly 20 competing nations in the conflict emboldened Melvin and the Wild Wolf Special Forces, leading them to act with unrestrained arrogance.
Though such behavior was clearly against the rules of the competition, the reality was often that punishment rarely fell on the masses. Collective misconduct became a convenient shield for the unscrupulous.
Theodore, noticing his schemes bearing fruit, couldn’t conceal his smug
satisfaction.
Zach, standing at the forefront, continued to flatter Theodore. He was exactly the kind of petty individual who thrived on forming alliances. The more people he could rally to his side, the more invigorated he became.
With a self–righteous air, Zach raised his voice. “Commander Brooks, the Dragon Soul Special Forces forcibly taking Rattlesnake Special Forces‘ supplies is inherently unethical! Now you intend to hoard everything for yourselves? That’s nothing short of selfishness. You’ve shown us zero respect!
“This competition’s organizing committee allocated energy supplies fairly to all teams. Yet you resorted to underhanded methods to seize extra resources. Such behavior makes this competition grossly unfair…
Before he could finish, Elliott stepped forward and coldly cut him off. “If you’re so desperate for fairness, why don’t you just go home?
“This is a competition. It’s about survival of the fittest, not holding hands and singing kumbaya. Do you think all 80 teams should tie for first place? Are you out of your mind?
“Let me give you some advice. With that kind of garbage logic, you’d better go home and reevaluate who you are before running your mouth here.”
Zach froze, rendered speechless. Pointing a trembling finger at Elliott, he roared, “Do you even know your rank? Don’t you realize lower–ranking officers are supposed to salute their superiors?”
Elliott sneered. “Commander–in–chief Ramsey made it very clear–inside this Mystic Realm, rank means. nothing. Strength is all that matters!
“And if you want to talk about status, maybe you should kneel and salute me instead!
“I’m from a line of royalty, with two generations of generals behind me. Who do you think you are?
“Can’t win a fight, so now you’re flaunting some pathetic rank? How shameless can you get?”
Elliott’s scathing words left everyone stunned.
Earlier, Brendon’s verbal takedown of the Rattlesnake Special Forces had been brutal enough to leave them humiliated. Now Elliott’s fiery tirade practically reduced Zach to ashes.
The entire scene shocked the Dragon Soul Special Forces members as well.
The new generation of Dragon Soul warriors wasn’t just skilled in combat–they had unparalleled wit as
well.
Maverick, initially dumbfounded, burst into hearty laughter.
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Clapping Elliott on the shoulder, he added, “D“mn, Elliott, that was incredible!
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“We’ve known each other for 20 years, and I had no idea you and Brendon were this good at trash–talking. Don’t hold out on me–when this competition’s over, you’ve got to teach me that skill!”
Elliott nodded solemnly. “Trash–talking isn’t exactly a skill. Just find a mangy mutt, trade insults with it for a few days, and you’ll pick it up.”
A ripple of laughter spread through the crowd.
Zach’s face turned purple with rage as he gritted his teeth and spat out, “Commander Brooks, Colonel Wright, your subordinates are uncivilized! How can they spew such vulgar language? I demand an apology!”
“Shut up!” Catherine stepped forward, her voice thunderous.
“Civilized words are reserved for civilized people. For scoundrels like you? Only the sharpest insults will do!”
Theodore chuckled darkly. “It seems the Dragon Soul Special Forces are beyond redemption. Insults are all you’re capable of, aren’t they?
“You took Rattlesnake Special Forces‘ supplies, so you should share them with all of us! Otherwise, even if you win, your victory will be tainted!
“Everyone, don’t you agree?”
Catherine let out a cold laugh. “Sea Lion Force, the Centraline Special Forces, and Tanqueria Special Forces have scavenged supplies from teams that were eliminated. Why don’t you go talk to them instead?”
Theodore twirled his mustache with a sly smile. “We’re not here to discuss that. Right now, we’re only interested in your ill–gotten gains.”
“Shut the f*ck up!” Brendon snapped, turning toward Gavin and Freya. “Let’s go! It’s time to shut these pieces of trash up!”
Catherine nodded in agreement. “So annoying! Let’s do it already!
“These jerks are pushing us too far! What we acquire is none of their d*mn business!
“Now they’ve got the nerve to come into our territory and start bossing us around? Unbelievable!”
With that, she raised her fists and charged toward the dozen or so soldiers blocking their path.
Talia quickly grabbed her arm. “Catherine, wait! General Brooks is requesting orders from Commander- in–chief Ramsey.”
“Hmph! If Commander–in–chief Ramsey were here, we’d have already started fighting. No need to waste time listening to their nonsense!” Catherine growled, pulling out her dagger and pointing it at the group ahead.
Then she turned to Freya. “Fine, I’ll wait. But only for a little while!
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“I’m sure the order we get will be to eliminate every single piece of trash that dares challenge Dragon Soul Special Forces!”
Freya’s gaze turned ice–cold as she looked at the nearly wo hundred people blocking their way. If a fight broke out, she had no doubt they could take them on.
The ten warriors representing Dragon Soul this year had been handpicked and personally trained by the clite Twelve Great Warriors. They were the best of the best, capable of taking on any opponent.
Freya believed that Robin would give them the green light to strike.
Meanwhile, inside the Dragon Soul Special Forces command center at the L2 Mystic Realm, Robin opened a public channel after receiving Gavin’s request for orders.
Every commander from the 80 participating teams heard Gavin’s report loud and clear.
Robin immediately issued his command.
“All Dragon Soul Special Forces personnel, listen up! I am now authorizing you to disregard all rules and consequences. For any team or individual who dares to trespass into our territory without cause, there’s no , need for warnings. Eliminate them on sight! If you fail to defeat, humiliate, or cripple these arrogant
challengers, don’t bother coming back alive!”
The command shocked everyone in the Mystic Realm Command Center. Commanders and committee members alike thought there had been a communications error. This audacious order was beyond anything they had expected.
The commander of the Wild Wolf Special Forces was the first to roar in outrage. “Commander–in–chief Ramsey, are you declaring war on all participating teams? Retract that order immediately! Otherwise, you’ll face devastating consequences!”
One after another, the commanders–in–chief of the other teams attempting to block Dragon Soul joined in, demanding Robin rescind his command.
Robin chuckled coldly. “Too late!”
“You’re only ten people! How dare you think you can take on nearly two hundred of us?” The commander of Crocodile Special Forces sneered.
Robin’s tone was calm but filled with menace. “If it’s a fight, why would we back down because of numbers? Dragon Soul Special Forces have always stood for one principle: to declare war on any powerful enemy, no matter the odds. We fear nothing–not even death! At worst, we’ll go down together.”
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When Robin’s words were spoken, the Mystic Realm Command Center descended into an eerie silence.
The commanders–in–chief of the teams that had interfered with and provoked the Dragon Soul Special Forces were left in stunned disbelief, unsure of how to respond to Robin’s uncompromising and reckless approach.
They had grossly underestimated the Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ tolerance for provocation and their willingness to retaliate. In their experience, the Dragon Soul Special Forces, apart from the era of Young Lord Dragon, had never been this aggressive.
These teams had planned to exploit what they assumed was a perpetually docile Dragon Soul unit. Instead, this young Dragon Soul commander–in–chief had responded with immediate, decisive action, leaving no room for negotiation or retreat.
Robin wasn’t concerned about the consequences or the potential fallout of offending so many teams. His orders were clear: launch a retaliatory strike on the offending teams. To make matters worse–or perhaps more deliberate–Robin had activated the public broadcast button while issuing the command, ensuring that everyone heard his unyielding stance and resolve.
This bold move wasn’t just a statement to the offending teams; it was a direct challenge to the international military skills competition committee itself.
After a brief stunned silence, Surman broke into a cold laugh.
“Commander–in–chief Ramsey, let me remind you–your impulsiveness is leading the Dragon Soul Special Forces to their doom.
“The conflict in your area is nothing more than a minor scuffle. There’s no need to overreact like this.
“In the past, incidents like these would have been resolved through negotiations, with your external liaison officer advocating for a peaceful resolution. Once the competition ended, any violations would be addressed at the negotiation table. That was your usual approach.
“But now, if you disregard this precedent and allow Dragon Soul Special Forces to break the rules first, you’re giving 20 other teams a valid reason to retaliate.
“One against many is never a fair fight.
“In simple terms, even if the Dragon Soul Special Forces are strong, they can’t possibly defeat nearly 200 elite fighters in the arena. Your decision is rash and irresponsible!”
The Mystic Realm Command Center remained silent, including the competition committee, all waiting to see how Robin would respond. His command had undoubtedly shaken the authority of the competition’s enforcement team.
Surman’s warning was echoed by the enforcement team, who secretly hoped to see the Dragon Soul Special Forces suffer a setback. It would serve as a reminder that arrogance often leads to downfall.
No one believed that a mere ten members of the Dragon Soul Special Forces could stand a chance against nearly 200 elite competitors.
Robin’s voice broke the silence. “Words are meaningless. Let’s settle this in combat.” With that, he turned
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The Mystic Realm Command Center erupted in disbelief.
Robin had left no room for negotiation–his intent to fight to the end was unmistakable.
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After their initial shock, the commanders–in–chief and committee members shook their heads in ridicule. To them, Robin’s approach was nothing short of suicidal, an impossible task that would surely fail.
In Area Three, Gavin and Freya immediately relayed Robin’s command.
“All Dragon Soul Special Forces members, hear this! We move forward!
“Anyone who dares block our path will be eliminated without hesitation. Reduce them to a mere memory.”
The ten elite members of the Dragon Soul Special Forces drew their short blades and advanced swiftly.
Melvin, Zach, and Theodore simultaneously issued orders to prepare for counterattacks. The commanders of the remaining 17 teams followed suit, readying their forces for what promised to be an all- out clash.
However, instead of regrouping their teams immediately, they cautiously retreated, waiting for the right moment to act.
Before they could react, the elite members of the Dragon Soul Special Forces had already charged forward, closing the distance.
Following Freya’s tactical plan, two Dragon Soul members flanked from the left and right, while one held the rear. The remaining seven charged straight at Demberoa’s Crocodile Special Forces.
Zach and his team were stunned.
They couldn’t fathom why the Dragon Soul Special Forces, these fierce, tiger–like elites, had all targeted them at once.
The Wild Wolf Special Forces from the Peacock Kingdom and the special forces from Sakurania were equally dumbfounded.
They had stood their ground, braced for an attack–but were left hanging in suspense.
By the time they realized what was happening, the Dragon Soul Special Forces had already struck like lightning, leaving the Crocodile Special Forces in complete disarray.
Zach frantically called for assistance from the Peacock Kingdom.
Melvin, however, ignored him, and Theodore pretended not to hear.
At this point, none of the commanders wanted to lend a hand.
Every team’s commander shared the same thought: in this endurance competition, the elimination of even one team meant fewer competitors. Helping Demberoa now would be counterproductive.
In less than two minutes, the seven elites from Dragon Soul swiftly took out every member of the Crocodile Special Forces.
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Even their commander, Zach, was subdued..
Zach shouted furiously, “I’m reporting this to the competition’s enforcement team!”
Freya scoffed, “Trash like you makes me want to swear
“D*mn! Talia, finish him!”
Without hesitation, Talia slashed Zach’s throat.
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At the same time, the competition’s enforcement team declared that Demberoa’s Crocodile Special Forces had been eliminated and all members were removed from the Mystic Realm.
At that moment, the remaining teams understood Dragon Soul’s strategy: concentrate their forces, eliminate one opponent at a time, and systematically reduce threats.
The Crocodile Special Forces paid a steep price for provoking Dragon Soul, forced out of the competition early.
In the Mystic Realm Command Center, Demberoa’s commander–in–chief filed protests and complaints with the organizing committee, but all were dismissed.
Meanwhile, the skirmishes and eliminations in the Mystic Realm continued.
The Dragon Soul Special Forces regrouped and advanced toward Sakurania’s special forces.
Seeing this, Melvin, commander of Peacock Kingdom’s Wild Wolf Special Forces, immediately grasped Dragon Soul’s intent.
If he continued to stay passive, his team could end up being picked off just like the Crocodile Special Forces.
He quickly ordered his team to join forces with Sakurania’s special forces and attack Dragon Soul’s flank.
But Dragon Soul didn’t take the bait.
Midway through their charge toward Sakurania, they abruptly switched direction and turned their assault on the rear flank of the Wild Wolf Special Forces.
This time, Freya employed a strategy of targeting weak points where the enemy was least prepared. With a swift strike, they eliminated four members of Wild Wolf’s rear guard.
By the time the six remaining Wild Wolf members turned to respond, the ten Dragon Soul elites had already surrounded them.
In just two minutes, the Wild Wolf Special Forces suffered heavy losses: five members were conceptually eliminated, four were severely injured, and their commander, Melvin, was captured alive by Maverick.
Holding a dagger to Melvin’s throat, Maverick awaited orders from the commander.
If Melvin were eliminated, the Wild Wolf Special Forces would be forced to withdraw from the competition.
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While the Sakuranian Special Forces were still in disarray, Elliott and Catherine quietly slipped past unnoticed, circling to their flank.
In a swift and coordinated move, both of them elimina ed two members of the Sakuranian Special Forces, capturing their commander, Theodore, in a lightning–fast maneuver and bringing him back to the Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ lineup.
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Seeing this, the remaining seven members of the Sakuranian Special Forces attempted to retaliate and reclaim their commander.
But Catherine’s short blade was pressed firmly against Theodore’s throat.
“Step back and drop your weapons!” Catherine barked, her voice cutting through the tension. “Otherwise, I’ll let your commander die right here!”
The seven remaining members of the Sakuranian Special Forces had no choice but to obey Catherine’s orders, stepping back and lowering their blades.
At this point, no other teams dared to approach.
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Theodore and Melvin were stunned by what had just transpired–how they ended up captured by the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
They had originally come to intimidate this nearly all–young team, hoping to squeeze out some advantage.
But now, they had turned their own forces into a complete mess.
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If the Dragon Soul Special Forces refused to release them, their entire participation in the international military skills competition would be over.
“Let us go!” Theodore and Melvin roared.
“Otherwise, our commander–in–chief will file a formal protest with the organizing.committee. You’ll be disqualified from the competition!”
Brendon stepped forward and kicked Melvin hard in the chest. “Our commander–in–chief said that no matter the consequences, we’ll take down every single provoker!
“In other words, there’s no hope for you to continue in this competition.
“But we might not be done yet.
“Enjoy the air of this mystic realm while you can. After your conceptual deaths, your military careers will
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the commander of the Sakuranian Special Forces, urgently filed a formal protest with the competition’s
enforcement team.
They argued that the actions of the Dragon Soul Special Forces were a serious violation of the rules.
They demanded immediate intervention from the organizing committee, calling for the release of their commander and remaining members so they could continue in the competition.
Upon receiving the complaint, the enforcement team found themselves unable to make a quick decision.
The issue sparked a heated debate within the team.
One side argued that the Dragon Soul Special Forces had escalated a minor issue into an all–out battle, even eliminating Demberoa’s Crocodile Special Forces entirely and taking control of both the Peacock Kingdom’s Wild Wolf Special Forces and Sakuranian Special Forces. This nearly crossed the line of the competition rules.
The other side believed that the actions of the Dragon Soul Special Forces were a result of being attacked by multiple teams in their own territory, and they had been forced to defend themselves.
Such self–defense was understandable.
The debate continued without resolution.
Cyril immediately requested Robin to open the public communication channel. “Commander–in–chief Ramsey, the commanders of the Peacock Kingdom’s Wild Wolf and Sakuranian Special Forces are jointly demanding the release of their mystic realm commander.”
Robin’s voice was cold and resolute. “Let them demand all they want. I’m not in the business of just giving in!
“This whole incident was caused by them, and they need to take responsibility for the consequences!
“Besides, they have no right to dictate our actions!”
Cyril paused for a moment before replying, “Commander–in–chief Ramsey, they have now filed a formal protest with the competition’s enforcement team.”
Robin responded directly, “Then I’ll file a protest too!
“Being surrounded and attacked by dozens of teams on our own turf–are you telling me that’s within the
rules?
“If that’s the case, then I’m telling the committee right now: I will give the order for the Dragon Soul Special Forces to raid any territory they want, with no limitations!”
Cyril sighed deeply, knowing Robin’s firm stance would not easily be swayed.
After his recent experiences with this commander, Cyril had come to understand that Robin’s background was far beyond anything he could imagine.
The truly ironic part was that the commanders of the Peacock Kingdom’s Wild Wolf Special Forces, Demberoa Crocodile Special Forces, and Sakuranian Special Forces had dared to provoke this commander!
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On the other hand, according to the rules of the competition, Robin’s actions were completely justified.
He had no obligation to release them.
The commanders–in–chief of Peacock Kingdom and Sakurania seemed to have misplaced confidence, daring to speak to Robin in such a harsh tone, demanding that he release their commander.
Cyril suspected that without a substantial trade offer, Robin would never agree to such a request.
This was his understanding of Robin!
Surman, the captain of Wild Wolf Special Forces, could no longer contain his frustration and fired off a question in the command center’s group. “Commander–in–chief Ramsey, are you seriously provoking us like this?”
. Robin’s voice was cold as he replied, “What if I am?
“You broke the rules first by trespassing into our territory. Of course, we can handle you however we see fit!
“I warned you before: Challenge Dragon Soul’s authority, and you’ll face complete destruction!
“Now, this is your own doing.”
Before Surman and the others could continue their argument, Robin swiftly activated the mystic realm command. “General Brooks, Colonel Wright, I order you to eliminate them immediately!”
Surman hastily interjected, “Commander–in–chief Ramsey, wait! W–we can offer some supplies in exchange!”
Robin scoffed, “Not happening. No deals, no exchanges.
“Besides, by dealing with you, don’t all the energy supplies become ours?”
Robin turned his attention away from Surman and issued his next order without hesitation.
“All Dragon Soul Special Forces personnel, listen up! From this moment forward, anyone who dares to provoke us will be completely eradicated!
“For such matters, you no longer need to ask for my approval–just eliminate them!”
A chill ran through everyone at the mystic realm command center.
They all turned their gaze toward the Dragon Soul Special Forces area.
Gavin received Robin’s order and immediately transmitted it to Dragon Soul. “Attack!”
As the remaining seven members of Sakuranian Special Forces rushed to save their commander, they didn’t get far before Catherine and Maverick swiftly slit the throats of both commanders, effectively ending their lives.
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Without wasting time, Dragon Soul Special Forces launched an attack on the remaining Sakuranian Special Forces members.
In a brief but intense battle, all members of Sakuranian Special Forces were captured.
Wild Wolf Special Forces and Sakuranian Special Forces were both removed from the competition at Area Three.
After dealing with the two teams, Catherine pointed her short blade at the remaining commanders of the other teams, asking, “Would any of you like to test the strength of Dragon Soul Special Forces?”
At that moment, commanders from several teams simultaneously received orders from the command
center.
“Evacuate Dragon Soul Special Forces‘ area immediately.
“These are a bunch of lunatics. We can’t afford to provoke them!”
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Watching the teams try to take advantage of the situation and flee in disgrace, the members of Dragon Soul Special Forces couldn’t help but laugh.
Even the usually serious Gavin let out a quiet chuckle.
A long–lost smile appeared on his face, once cold and stern for 20 years.
He exhaled deeply, and the biting cold of Area Three seemed to crystallize his frustration and helplessness that had been building up for two decades.
It condensed into a misty, swirling column of vapor, a symbol of the bitterness leaving his chest. In an instant, a refreshing, cleansing energy swept through him.
This was truly a soul–refreshing relief!
A man, a true warrior, should stand tall, unyielding to shame and not afraid of death.
A soldier carries his weapon, always ready to charge, eager for battle, never content to rest.
As a human, how can one cower and live in fear?
When donning armor, how can one forget their mission?
How can our people, as a whole, prioritize profit over the honor of our nation?
We, the warriors, lay aside the concerns of personal glory or loss and stand united, a sharp blade of cold light.
What room is there for the petty to step forward, hoping to take advantage?
Looking up at the towering trees reaching for the sky, a single beam of light broke through Gavin’s somber
eyes.
In that moment, his smile was one of genuine joy.
This is a cause for celebration!
At an age of certainty, he had witnessed once more the radiant honor that belonged to soldiers.
He thought back to his younger days, full of heroic ambition and youthful vigor.
The moment he donned his armor, his commanding officer had asked: “Gavin, what is the duty of a warrior?”
Gavin had answered loudly, “To ensure the peace of our nation, to fight as long as we live!”
The officer had asked, “Are you afraid of death?”
To which Gavin had responded, “Sir, I fear neither hardship nor death, only that I might not live up to the noble armor I wear!”
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Yet, on countless dark nights, he still found himself asking–was the passionate spirit of his younger self still within him?
Now, Gavin had his answer.
The warrior’s soul still burned within him!
“Dragon Soul Special Forces, listen up! Gather all energy supplies from Wild Wolf and Sakuranian Special Forces. We will take a three–minute break here!”
Gavin looked at the faces of his young soldiers, their passion shining through. It felt as though his lost youth had returned to him.
“Eat, drink, and get ready. We’ll head for Area Four next”
“Yes, sir!” the entire Dragon Soul Special Forces responded in unison.
“Bill, step forward! We leave immediately. Report back with a full survey of Area Four’s terrain!”
“Understood. I’ll complete the mission!” Bill grabbed enough supplies and quickly disappeared into the dense jungle.
The soldiers of Dragon Soul Special Forces swiftly gathered all the energy supplies from Wild Wolf and Sakuranian Special Forces, organizing them efficiently.
Then, they took a short break to replenish their energy
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Three minutes later, every soldier of Dragon Soul Special Forces was ready to go, fully recharged.
Nearby, several other teams watched, envious and impotent, as Dragon Soul Special Forces swaggered through the area, collecting all the energy supplies from Sakuranian and Wild Wolf Special Forces.
No one dared to stop them.
Even though they knew their own energy supplies wouldn’t last for the demands of Area Four, the earlier display of confidence and fearlessness from Dragon Soul Special Forces had instilled a deep fear.
The soldiers of Dragon Soul Special Forces finished their rest and quickly moved into the deeper areas of Area Three.
In the depths of Area Three, an untamed jungle teeming with dangerous beasts and perilous obstacles, the Dragon Soul Special Forces pressed on.
The warriors hacked their way through thick foliage and fought off vicious predators, advancing at breakneck speed across the dense forest.
Finally, they reached the edge of Area Three. Gavin received a message from Bill, who was stationed at Area Four.
Area Four was a canyon area, devoid of light, where fierce winds and sandstorms made the temperature plummet to freezing levels.
The canvon’s terrain was treacherous, with rugged roads, steep cliffs, and bizarre rock formations that
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posed constant challenges. Traversing the canyon would consume an enormous amount of energy.
In such conditions, one had to carry ample energy supplies.
Without them, even if one didn’t fall prey to the beasts urking in the area, exhaustion or the freezing cold would be enough to finish them off.
There was no way to survive the journey through the dark, freezing canyon without sufficient energy.
But it wasn’t just the terrain that was dangerous. The canyon was also home to unnamed, vicious predators, clever and elusive creatures that hid in the shadows, ready to pounce on any unwary traveler.
To deal with these beasts would require immense stamina from the warriors.
Therefore, in order for the Dragon Soul Special Forces to navigate Area Four successfully, they would need to be vigilant at all times, ready for sudden attacks But more than that, energy supplies would be the key to victory.
Not long after Dragon Soul Special Forces arrived in Area Three, the L2 Mystic Realm Command Center announced that 38 teams had successfully passed through.
Meanwhile, all 38 teams received messages from their advance scouts.
The commanders of each team were well aware that in such a hostile and harsh environment, survival depended on having sufficient physical strength to reach the end. But that strength relied on one crucial factor: enough energy supplies.
The remaining 38 teams had already expended a significant amount of their energy while crossing Area Three. If they hadn’t, they would have already been eliminated.
The energy supplies left behind by the eliminated teams in Area Three were quickly seized by several strong, veteran teams like Autreynia’s Sea Lion Force, Tanqueria Special Forces, King Hawk Special Forces, and Centraline Special Forces. These powerful teams had already stripped the supplies bare. No second- rate team dared to challenge them.
To provoke teams like Sea Lion or Tanqueria would lead to utter devastation. As a result, the second–rate teams set their sights on the Dragon Soul Special Forces.
Despite Dragon Soul’s formidable strength, they were known for their fair and diplomatic approach to conflicts, built on years of experience in competitions.
More importantly, Dragon Soul had secured far more energy supplies in Area Three than Sea Lion, Tanqueria, or the others.
So, the remaining 37 teams decided to approach Dragon Soul Special Forces. If they could negotiate a deal with them, sharing some of their energy supplies, they might just manage to make it through Area Four.
After a discussion, the commanders of the 37 teams sent a joint message to their respective commanders- \in–chief, explaining the urgent situation. The most pressing issue was the lack of energy supplies.
Due to the extreme physical exertion, many soldiers were collapsing from shock and exhaustion. Without replenishing their energy, they wouldn’t be able to continue the competition.
With their current energy reserves, they couldn’t possibly make it through Area Four. As a result, the commanders–in–chief decided to approach the competition’s organizing committee, requesting that the
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logistics team facilitate a discussion with Dragon Soul Special Forces, hoping they would agree to share some of their energy supplies to help the other teams ross Area Four.
However, the organizing committee flatly rejected the request.
Some members, though, felt that the 37 teams‘ demand was too widespread to ignore. If ignored, the survival pre–qualification round in such a harsh environment could easily fall apart.
The committee still considered the possibility of negotiating with Dragon Soul to find a solution…
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The logistics representative of the Mystic Realm survival competition’s organizing committee received a direct refusal from Cyril.
He sternly warned the regional representatives involved, making it clear that if the committee agreed to help certain teams in exchange for selfish gains and mediated a deal with Dragon Soul, their authority would be immediately revoked.
Cyril emphasized that the committed had no right to intervene. The supplies Dragon Soul had obtained were legitimate and lawful. It was entirely up to them who they chose to share it with or not. The committee had no place in enforcing any moral obligation or striving for equality.
“This is a competition,” Cyril said, his voice resolute. There are winners and losers. How you solve your supply problems is your business. Teams can negotiate privately. But if the organizing committee intervenes, the nature of the competition changes.”
The proposal from the 37 teams was swiftly vetoed by Cyril.
It was clear that their objections stemmed not from a concern for fairness, but from jealousy and dissatisfaction with Dragon Soul’s overwhelming strength. They wanted to isolate Dragon Soul, using public pressure to weaken and contain them.
The organizing committee rejected their proposal but pointed out that the matter could still be addressed privately within the mystic realm.
The connection between Area Three and Area Four was marked by a wide passage. All the teams that had made it this far gathered at the edge of the passage, near the mouth of a canyon.
Beyond the canyon lay the boundaries of Area Four.
Standing at the canyon’s edge, they immediately felt the harsh climate within. The wind was so strong it could lift a person off the ground. The interior was pitch black, so dark that one couldn’t even see their own hand in front of their face. The sight was a vast, endless black hole, from which the eerie sounds of
wild beasts echoed.
This alone was enough to make many teams hesitant to proceed.
The commanders of the teams quickly received orders from their commander–in–chief. They were told clearly that the supply issue was something they could only resolve by negotiating directly with the commander of Dragon Soul Special Forces.
Upon receiving this news, the commanders of Scentialand, Crimsonland, Roselane, Duneward, and other teams gathered before Dragon Soul Special Forces.
“General Brooks,” Mona of Scentialand began, “It is an honor to encounter Dragon Soul Special Forces, Sea Lion Force, and Tanqueria Special Forces in this region
“We understand that only the strongest teams have made it this far.
“However, with the perilous environment ahead, our teams have almost depleted our energy supplies.
“We’en critically low on
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Gavin scoffed, his face unreadable. “So, you’re asking Dragon Soul to give you some of our energy supplies to help you survive Area Four, right?”
Hammond Grind, commander of Crimsonland’s team, odded. “General Brooks, please don’t
misunderstand us. We’re not like the Wild Wolf Special Forces or Crocodile Special Forces, trying to force you into sharing.
“We have no intention of taking your energy supplies by force.”
Gavin sneered. “Even if you had the courage of a thousand tigers, do you think you’d dare to take from us?”
Hammond hastily tried to smooth things over. “Genera Brooks, we would never think of such a thing. We just want to borrow some of your energy to ensure we can pass through Area Four and secure a spot in the next round.”
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Freya’s cold laughter rang out. “Why should we help you reach the next round?
“Remember, this is a competition, not a communal feast. We Dragon Soul have no obligation to carry you to the next stage.”
But… but you’ve already got plenty of energy! Isn’t that selfish? The commander of Duneward, Briar, said irritably.
The commanders of Roselane, Scentialand, and the others looked equally displeased. “How can you be so selfish?” they asked, their frustration evident
“On the global stage, we’re all allies. Given the harsh conditions ahead, it’s your responsibility to provide us with more energy to pass through Area Four. That’s the only way this can be a fair competition!
“You’ve always done it this way before, haven’t you?”
At the same time, commanders of several teams in the Mystic Realm Command Center were angrily shouting in their commander–in–chief group chat.
“Although this is a competition, we believe that, when necessary, Dragon Soul Special Forces should demonstrate the qualities of a strong team by helping others!
“How do they justify hoarding all that energy?
“This selfish behavior shows no sense of responsibility from a strong team!
“In such a harsh environment, Dragon Soul should provide their opponents with a fairer competition. ground.
“Only then, no matter who wins in the end, will it be truly convincing.
“Dragon Soul Special Forces allegedly used underhanded methods to secure the energy in Area Three. We all agree–they should share some of it!
“That’s the only way Dragon Soul Special Forces can show their magnanimity and truly represent this as a world–class competition.
“If Dragon Soul Special Forces hoards too much energy and disregards the resource shortages of other
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More than 20 commander–in–chiefs were shouting angrily, their accusations squarely aimed at Dragon Soul Special Forces.
The commander–in–chief of Elaria’s team directly shouted at Robin.
The Thalrex Order is organizing this international miliary skills competition, which is already an extraordinary event. But it’s too brutal, too unfair. If all the resources are monopolized by a powerful team like Dragon Soul Special Forces, this competition will be meaningless.
Elaria’s commander–in–chief’s proposal gained–widespread support from other commander–in–chiefs.
Teams from Tanqueria, King Hawk Special Forces, and Centraline Special Forces also joined in supporting Elaria’s statement and some of the weaker factions.
It was evident that teams like King Hawk, Centraline, and Maple Special Forces already had sufficient resources. But to collectively push Dragon Soul Special Forces out of the picture, they stirred the pot and mixed things up.
The organizing committee didn’t respond immediately instead waiting for Robin’s stance on the matter.
Robin, observing the desperate attempts of the commanders–in–chief in the group chat, responded directly.
“If you think you can’t handle this competition, then just quit! Only the weak beg for fairness in this world!
“All of you who are begging me, feel free to grovel and show me just how sincere you are.
“If you keep stirring up trouble, constantly making excuses for your team’s incompetence, let me tell you -go home and suck on your bottle!
“A bunch of insignificant trash, and you’re spouting the most ridiculous nonsense! If you can’t get enough to eat, it’s because of your own incompetence. Don’t drag me into it!”
With that, Robin immediately issued an order to Dragon Soul Special Forces stationed at the border between Area Three and Area Four.
“Gavin, lead Dragon Soul Special Forces forward. Anyone who dares to obstruct us, eliminate them on the spot!”
At the junction of Area Three and Area Four, Gavin received Robin’s command and immediately ordered, “Brendon, Maverick, Ernest, George, clear the path ahead. Anyone who dares to interfere with our progress, eliminate them immediately!”
