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The vast expanse of Desolate Hill rose and fell like the back of a camel. The crisscrossing ravines carved out strips of farmland, each solitary peak resembling an ancient tree, and together they formed a dense forest.
A team from Qi Fa cautiously approached a ravine, gradually drawing closer to the enemy's encampment, then lying in wait at a relative distance.
Behind them, two other teams were also spreading out, keeping a watchful eye on the front.
On the screen in the command room, a dark shadow loomed closer, indicating at least two brigades of troops.
Qi Fa did not act rashly; instead, he meticulously relayed all the information to Jufeng and quietly awaited further instructions.
Jufeng turned around to look at a floating virtual 3D map suspended in mid-air. With a gesture, two bright green dots appeared in one location.
As Ouyang Chang and others gathered around, they awaited Jufeng's analysis and orders.
Jufeng spoke calmly, "The total strength consists of two divisions and two reinforced brigades. Given the size of their force, this situation should be divided into six parts."
With another gesture, eight more green dots appeared on the 3D map, paired up in twos, forming a circle around the previous location. In the center of this circle, two more green dots emerged.
Once Jufeng finished speaking, the calculations made by several members appeared on the map, remarkably aligning with Jufeng's and Hastily's estimates. The central point nearly overlapped perfectly.
Based on their numbers and the time elapsed since detection, such distribution made perfect sense. Analyzing it was not particularly difficult. However, what was astonishing was Jufeng's ability to calculate distances with such precision; it was truly jaw-dropping.
He was practically a walking calculator! Although opportunities to utilize such advanced mental skills were rare, having such abilities was certainly not a disadvantage.
Sisi had also dedicated herself to learning over the past two years. Time had sculpted her into a more alluring and mature figure; her hourglass shape continued to evoke envy among many. Moreover, during these years, she had honed her self-defense skills under Chen Tan Hua’s guidance.
She gazed at the red dot in the center and cheerfully suggested, "Brother Feng, since we should capture the leader first, can we directly raid their command center?"
Jufeng glanced at the eager Sisi and then at Chen Tan Hua before ruffling Sisi's hair playfully. "Why not ask your Brother Sanlang?"
Sisi was not a foolish girl; upon hearing Jufeng's words, she realized her idea might have flaws. Her expression immediately dimmed with a hint of disappointment.
Ouyang Chang shot a glance at Jufeng, his eyes sparkling with intrigue.
Chen Tan Hua took a moment to process Jufeng's implication as he studied the map before understanding fully.
Seeing Sisi's slightly dejected demeanor made him smile involuntarily. He walked over to her side and comforted her gently, "Xisi, it's not your fault; even your master didn't see it clearly right away. Blame it on your master for not teaching well. When we get back, I'll take care of it."
Sisi's previously gloomy mood suddenly lifted at those words, and she felt a hint of a smile. She knew that Chen Tan Hua treated her very well, and that with just a smile, she could resolve all problems.
Her frustration transformed into joy as Chen Tan Hua explained, "If I'm guessing correctly, the other side wouldn't just expose their command center like that. Such a flaw is too obvious, almost as if they're trying to lure us in. It's likely that their command post is among the five moving teams, and this one in the middle is merely bait."
"If we jump in, we might get trapped and surrounded."
Sisi nodded in understanding, suddenly realizing how much she had gained from this conversation. She looked back at Jufeng, who had just finished issuing orders and returned.
"Sanlang is right. In warfare, deception is key. If we lack insight, it's easy to fall into traps set by the enemy. Our three regiments have an absolute advantage in ambushing their two brigades, as long as this army isn't as elite as their command center."
Ouyang Chang listened to Jufeng's words and found his own suspicions confirmed—he had indeed thought of this point, which was quite challenging for someone new to the battlefield.
It seemed that our Commander had truly learned a lot over these past two years.
Everyone's gaze returned to the screen, where Qi Fa led the Special Forces at Azure Level standards. Even the ordinary regiments were at Azure Rank, unlike the enemy, who occupied a significant portion of Scarlet Level troops.
In the entire Cosmos, only those who reached Scarlet Level could enlist, meaning Scarlet Level comprised a large part of ordinary soldiers. Azure Rank could serve as officers, while Azure Level indicated higher-ranking officials. As for the decision-makers, they naturally belonged to Tenth Rank and Crimson Rank.
Whether it was luck or misfortune, Qi Fa encountered a unit that wasn't the command center; within half an hour, it collapsed. Qi Fa and his team disarmed Shell and made a clean getaway.
At least this battle proved that Jiang Xue's products were reliable.
Another quarter of an hour passed before news came from Hua Cheng that they had also encountered their opponents.
Jufeng naturally issued commands similar to those given to Qi Fa; however, after fifteen minutes of combat, he noticed the situation was becoming somewhat stalemated and suddenly realized the key issue.
Although Hua Cheng's Independent Regiment was slightly less capable than Qi Fa's Special Forces, they were still three regiments strong; their performance should not have been like this. If there was one reason to find, it could only be one.
It seemed they were fortunate enough; this unit must be the enemy's command center.
Jufeng turned around and scanned the virtual map; aside from the two green dots engaged with Hua Cheng, all others had vanished without a trace.
After pondering for a moment, Jufeng decisively ordered Hua Cheng to gradually retreat towards Qi Fa's direction, increasing speed from slow to fast.
Everyone watched Jufeng's orders; although the battle was somewhat stalemated, it hadn't reached the point of retreating. It’s important to know that retreating on the battlefield is far more complicated than just those two words—it can significantly affect morale and even the mecha's state during combat. Therefore, retreat should not be taken lightly.
Feeling everyone's gaze upon him, Jufeng casually remarked, "What do you think survivors will report back to command about the battle situation after what just happened?"
Tian Feng thought about Qi Fa's bravery just now and said, "The enemy is powerful; we cannot collapse into a rout."
Jufeng murmured, "Let's think from their perspective. If we were the commanders, wouldn't we be very cautious about our lives?"
Tian Feng frowned slightly, then suddenly his eyes lit up and said, "Brother Jufeng means that all the troops should be converging towards this army now."
Jufeng nodded and continued, "So once we get bogged down, it's very likely that the enemy's reinforcements will catch up to us quickly and surround us. That would be a major mistake. Moreover, with such bait available, how can we not make good use of it?"
Tian Feng recalled the direction Jufeng had retreated in earlier and couldn't help but smile.
Brother Jufeng truly is Brother Jufeng.
(To be continued)
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