Tang Cheng is their leader and boss. Although he's quite ruthless during training and fierce with his scoldings, when it comes to critical moments, Tang Cheng always shields them from adversity.

Previous missions were dangerous too, but they always managed to pull through safely... Perhaps it's because of this that in their hearts, Boss Tang Cheng is always the undefeated legend, the great tree that protects them!

Who would've thought this time they'd be pushed to such an extent, and even their guardian Tang Cheng was ambushed, ending up on the brink of death — how could they not be heartbroken?

As they say, "iron bones with tenderness"... The more rugged these men are, the more admirable their emotions become when they're moved.

"Alert, alert..."

At this moment, Zi Dan, who was in charge of lookout ahead, immediately sounded the alarm.

This location is extremely secluded, hard for anyone to find. If it wasn't for their fortuitous discovery, it would've been even harder to notice this place.

But unexpectedly, those mercenaries are no pushovers. Just when they caught their breaths, they were pursued again like mad dogs.

"Damn it, they're pushing us too far! I'm going all out against those bastards..."

Scarface's face turned crimson and purple at once, his centipede-like scar appearing even more menacing as he grabbed the gun beside him, ready to charge out and fight the mercenaries to the death.

"Fight!"

"Fight those bastards to the end..."

Scarface's shout immediately rallied the other comrades. It's been frustrating these past two days, being chased around like mice. They prided themselves on being one of the country's strongest special units, yet they were pushed to this point, it was infuriating.

It's not that they weren't skilled, but... Facing mercenaries with more than twenty times their numbers and much stronger firepower, the fact they've maintained full strength so far is quite impressive.

If it were the likes of the Anlang Government Army, Qin Fang and Iron Head could've taken them all out, but against well-equipped and highly-skilled mercenaries, even with several times their numbers, they'd still be wiped out...

Just as Scarface and others were about to rush out with their weapons and fight the mercenaries, ready to die honorably, instead of this stifled death...

"All of you, get back here... cough cough cough..."

But Tang Cheng's furious voice came from behind, filled with urgency, and shouting seemed to sap his strength, followed immediately by intense coughing!

"Boss..."

"Chief..."

Scarface and the others instantly became extremely anxious, rushing back, trying to help Tang Cheng catch his breath while attempting to persuade him.

"All of you shut up... I'm not dead yet... I'm still in command here... Anyone who acts on their own... I'll skin them alive..."

Tang Cheng, after catching his breath, shouted each word forcefully, his already weak face becoming even paler, with a hint of gray — things looked increasingly dire.

"Boss..."

The faces of everyone were gloomy, wanting to persuade him, but they knew Tang Cheng's character well — he was resolute in his decisions, and once he made up his mind, there was no changing it.

Poo~~

Just then, Tang Cheng reached around, immediately pulling out his military spike from his side, holding it shakily.

While everyone was puzzled, they saw Tang Cheng suddenly reach out, stabbing the spike brutally into his arm, causing blood to flow profusely from the wound...

"Boss, what are you doing?"

Scarface and others were greatly alarmed. Tang Cheng's situation was already critical, and losing so much blood would only worsen an already precarious condition.

"I'm fine!"

Tang Cheng cursed grumpily, and perhaps due to the intense pain, his face regained a hint of redness, though his lips were notably paler.

Clearly, he was using this method to forcibly stimulate his spirit, essentially depleting his vitality in an unwise act of self-harm.

But given the current situation, it seemed the only way to keep Tang Cheng barely conscious, avoiding being bedridden.

Scarface and the others, witnessing this scene, had reddened eyes, faintly misty, as Tang Cheng's display emanated the image of a great soldier.

"Wipe your damn tears... Assemble!"

However moved they were, in Boss Tang Cheng's eyes, it was quite displeasing. He cursed again, propping himself up with his gun, issuing an order.

Snap~~

Everyone glanced at each other but promptly lined up, their movements strikingly uniform, without the slightest bit of chaos.

"Fight to the death!"

As Tang Cheng's gaze swept over each warrior's face, none showed any hint of fear; all they had was boundless hatred.

With satisfaction, Tang Cheng, despite his weakened state, lifted his gun with a tragic determination and shouted.

"Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death!"

"Fight to the death..."

Scarface and the others also raised their guns high, following Tang Cheng in a powerful roar, full of fighting spirit...

It's said that desperate troops are sure to win...

At present, Tang Cheng's team found themselves in a desperate struggle. News confirmed enemy mercenaries had arrived at their mountain front and blocked their only path out — fighting to the end was their only option...

Victory, they no longer hoped for.

Outnumbered and low on ammunition, with no terrain advantage, their sole goal was to take down as many enemies as possible before total annihilation!

Ratatatatatat~~~

The battle soon erupted, with Tang Cheng, despite grave illness and weakness, holding the front line, his gun never ceasing fire...

The gun's recoil continuously battered Tang Cheng's shoulder, each impact further weakening his complexion...

The battle was horrifyingly fierce. Though the enemy suffered casualties, Tang Cheng's side was increasingly dire, with people getting shot, falling with uncertain fates...

Ammo was dwindling too, with one warrior after another announcing they were almost out of bullets!

The end of the battle seemed imminent...

Boom boom boom~~

But just as the gunfire subsided, terrifying explosions erupted from behind the mercenaries in quick succession, with shockwaves snapping many large trees, hurling people through the air...

"Brother Cheng, I'm coming..."

"Boss, reinforcements are here..."

The thick smoke and mushroom clouds towered up vividly amidst the mountains, and faintly, angry shouts could be heard from outside!

Especially the first voice was incredibly clear, even from over two hundred meters away, distinct amid the explosions and gunfire, audible to everyone present.

By contrast, the other voice was less clear, only barely discernible...

"Brothers, reinforcements are here, charge..."

Encircled in the deepest part, Tang Cheng, who had been slipping into unconsciousness, suddenly heard this familiar voice, invigorating him. He immediately raised his gun anew, assaulting the caught-off-guard mercenaries with renewed ferocity...(To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation.)

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