Chapter 156: The Second Third-ss Merit


    Trantor: Dragon Boat Trantion Editor: Dragon Boat Trantion


    At this moment, Wang Ye’s eyes brightened.


    To be honest, Wang Ye had never considered this possibility before.


    The main reason was that Wang Ye couldn’t discuss this with Wu Jianfeng.


    He hadn’t even started shooting, nor had he fired a gun. He merely aimed and practiced every day.


    How could he be certain that he could retrieve all the rings?


    He couldn’t reveal the existence of the system to Wu Jianfeng.


    Hence, he had to devise his own strategy.


    However, now that Wu Jianfeng hadid out his ns so clearly, Wang Ye realized that it might disrupt his own strategy.


    He didn’t want things to take an unexpected turn now.


    Wu Jianfeng truly lived up to his reputation as apanymander. He had a solution.


    Observing Wu Jianfeng, Wang Ye secretly gave him a thumbs-up in admiration.


    “Alright, wipe that gloomy look off your face.


    We’ll discuss the shooting practiceter. When the regimentmander arrives, don’t make any mistakes.


    Now, start your recovery routine promptly.”


    “Alright!”


    Wang Ye concurred with a smile.


    Wu Jianfeng gazed at Wang Ye, who was beginning to limber up, and continued, “Let me tell you, don’t let me downter, and don’t hold back any longer.


    This time, you need to run as fast and as far as you can, ideallypleting the run in under one minute and thirty seconds.


    Even if you run until you copse, I’ll carry you back.


    But if you don’t perform well and fail to attain even a third-ss merit, you’ll crawl back.


    Hang on. If that happens, I’ll sit on your back. You crawl, and I’ll be your passenger!”


    “Yes, I guarantee I’ll fulfill the mission!” Wang Ye stood up and saluted.


    One minute and thirty seconds. Wang Ye was actually rather confident.


    Just earlier, he hadn’t held back, but he hadn’t gone all out either.


    After numerous practice runs, even without a stopwatch to monitor his time, he had a rough sense of it.


    Under these conditions, he simply had to give it his all.


    However, if he discarded all other thoughts and ran for his life, Wang Ye estimated he couldplete the run in one minute and thirty seconds, or perhaps even break the team’s historical record.


    After all, his stamina was no longer ordinary.


    His physical strength was 1.8 times that of an average person. Most scouts didn’t possess such an advantage, and those who did were blessed with robust physiques.


    Yet, if his physique was excessively robust, it would inevitably impact his other attributes.


    For instance, flexibility, reaction speed, and so forth.


    Striking a bnce among these traits was quite challenging for a regr individual.


    Nevertheless, with the system augmenting every aspect, Wang Ye had no weak points.


    “Regiment Commander is here!”


    Not long after, three individuals approached from the direction of the regiment headquarters building.


    Two were in the lead, while one trailed behind them. Wang Ye nced at the one in the rear and surmised that it must be a messenger or something of the sort.


    He didn’t pay excessive attention to them, focusing instead on the two leading figures.


    Wang Ye recognized one of them, the chief of staff. However, the other individual was unfamiliar to him.


    “Let’s proceed.”


    Wu Jianfeng greeted Wang Ye in hushed tones.


    Subsequently, he guided Wang Ye forward to meet the neers.


    “Greetings, Regiment Commander! Greetings, Chief of Staff!”


    Wu Jianfeng spoke, and although Wang Ye didn’t need to utter anything, he followed suit with a salute.


    “Very well!” The regimentmander let out a chuckle and motioned for them to lower their hands. His gaze thennded on Wang Ye.


    “Comrade Wang Ye!”


    “Yes, Regiment Commander!”


    “I heard from your captain that youpleted the run in 1 minute and 31 seconds?”


    “Yes, sir! Regiment Commander.”


    Wang Ye responded in a robotic manner, addressing each query with precision.


    “Yes, an impressive performance indeed. For a new recruit to achieve such a result, I must say, in my years of service, you stand out as one of the most remarkable recruits I’ve encountered.”


    How about this: could you run once more? I’ll personally witness it!”


    “Yes, Regiment Commander!”


    Wang Ye echoed his response.


    “Very well, go ahead. I’ll personally keep track of the time.”


    With those words, the regimentmander turned around.


    A soldier behind him promptly produced a stopwatch.


    “Yes, Regiment Commander.”


    Then, he nced at Wu Jianfeng, who nodded in approval. Wang Ye then jogged over to the nearest track, a 400-meter training ground on the left.


    Truthfully, during standard military assessments, the 400-meter obstacle course wouldmence from a prone position. Ye Sanshi had informed Wang Ye of this.


    However, being a new recruit, Wang Ye’s starting position hadn’t been stressed by the regimentmander and the others. So, he discreetly chose to ignore the rule andmenced the race from a standing stance.


    At present, seeing Wang Ye’s stance, the regimentmander didn’tment.


    After all, they were recruits from a new recruitpany, and there was a degree of leniency when it came to the starting position.


    “Prepare!”


    The regimentmander positioned himself at the side, while Wu Jianfeng and the chief of staff stood a few meters behind him.


    “Go!”


    As the regimentmander pressed the stopwatch, Wang Ye explosively dashed forward.


    His initial speed was quite impressive. Even Wu Jianfeng couldn’t help but feel a tinge of concern witnessing this rapid start.


    This young recruit, let’s hope he doesn’t overexert himself simply because the Regiment Commander is observing.


    Fortunately, Wang Ye’s fortey in the initial eleration. After covering a dozen meters, he adeptly adjusted his pace and breathing rhythm.


    In his case, the explosive start was just that—an initial burst—and his stamina was more than capable of sustaining it.


    Before long, the first hundred meters were behind him.


    The regimentmander scrutinized the stopwatch in his grip.


    Meanwhile, Wu Jianfeng observed from behind. It wasn’t that he doubted the regimentmander’s uracy, but rather he desired to ascertain the oue as promptly as possible.


    Turning the g, executing the Five Step Stance…


    Wang Ye navigated the obstacles with swift fluidity. He employed the most efficient techniques recognized by the military to maneuver through them.


    Of course, this approach bore its own risks.


    Perfection was an elusive goal. Pursuing speed could exact a significant toll on one’s physical energy. A misstep could lead to a miserable fall or even hospitalization.


    However, such a scenario wasn’t in the cards for Wang Ye.


    Bolstered by his remarkable reflexes andplemented by his rtively lithe physique, along with the steadiness of his limbs and enhanced flexibility and explosive power gained from his extensive training, Wang Ye was almost impervious to error when he focusedpletely.


    He sailed through the obstacle course with ease.


    Although his return speed was marginally slower, he maintained his rhythm with precision. He recalibrated his pace in harmony with his diminishing physical reserves.


    As thest hundred meters drew near, Wang Ye emitted an “ah” sound. His countenance flushed, and his strides surged.


    In truth, Wang Ye’s legs were verging on the edge of control. He was capable of maintaining a steady pace, yet his impulse to elerate had taken hold. It was a drive fueled purely by determination.


    “Faster… Faster… Pick up the pace!” At the finish line, the regimentmander remained glued to his stopwatch, bellowing encouragement at Wang Ye.


    The regimentmander’s customary demeanor had vanished, reced by the fervor of an animated referee on a stadium track.


    “Excellent!”


    Finally, as Wang Ye arrived at the regimentmander’s side, he ceased the stopwatch and erupted into heartyughter.


    “Haha!” Indeed, he wasn’t the sole oneughing; Wu Jianfeng joined in the celebration.


    In that instant, he pocketed the stopwatch and hastened to Wang Ye’s side, where the recruit had knelt down afterpleting the run.


    “Company Commander!”


    Despite his heaving breaths, Wang Ye turned his gaze toward Wu Jianfeng as thetter approached.


    At this juncture, Wang Ye experienced a tinge of nervousness.


    Confidence aside, this context diverged from standard training.


    Now, he had justpleted the run for a third-ss merit.


    “1 minute 29 seconds 42 milliseconds. You’ve seeded. You were a mere 0.10 seconds away from breaking the team record!”


    Wu Jianfeng’s grin stretched ear to ear. He crouched beside Wang Ye, extending a helping hand to assist him to his feet while sharing the oue.


    “Haha, I managed 1 minute 29.39 seconds—close, but not quite. That’s the oue, Wang Ye, you’ve outdone yourself!”


    The Regiment Commander’sughter resonated as he strolled over.


    In that instant, Wu Jianfeng lent a hand to Wang Ye, aiding him to stand upright.


    Wang Ye’s face was suffused with a deep crimson hue, sweat beading his forehead.


    Yet now, Wang Ye too, was beaming with unbridled tion.


    The second third-ss merit was now within his grasp..