After putting on their communication headsets, they immediately established contact with the Southwest Garrison District. The voice of Shi Qingsong came through: "This is the command center of the Southwest Defense Zone Third Brigade. Please respond!"
"Received!" the group responded in unison.
The members of the two special teams answered in unison.
Soon after, they heard Shi Qingsong speaking in a calm tone: "I am fully aware of the situation you have experienced."
Earlier, due to mercenaries using rocket launchers to spray graphite powder in the mountains, aircraft were unable to approach.
Therefore, Shi Qingsong quickly arranged for artificial rainfall to wash away the graphite powder, allowing the helicopter to enter, not only providing necessary weapons but also restoring real-time video transmission.
However, they witnessed a heartbreaking scene.
Shi Qingsong paused briefly, then said in a low and determined voice: "I understand how you feel right now, but this is not the time to immerse in grief. There are more important tasks waiting for you."
"After receiving your message, we immediately launched an investigation and successfully intercepted a satellite phone call. It is confirmed that there are indeed foreign mercenaries who have entered, led by a mercenary named 'Old Cat'."
"Old Cat is extraordinarily skilled, cunning, and ruthless, with a formidable reputation in the mercenary realm, never having failed. This time he has brought nearly a hundred mercenaries with him."
"Furthermore, according to our intelligence, the mastermind behind this might be Min Teng, an international drug lord, and the brother of Wu Ji, who was recently killed by Lin Beichen of the Venomous Snake Special Team."
"Through satellite communications, we have learned that he has already entered the country and is likely hiding near the southwest border."
Upon hearing Shi Qingsong's words, everyone's expressions immediately turned solemn.
Especially Xia Luyao and others, who were not unfamiliar with the name 'Old Cat', a notorious and fearsome mercenary.
Unexpectedly, this time he has joined forces with Min Teng to invade Huaxia. It seems that a fierce battle is inevitable!
After listening, Lin Beichen clenched his fist tightly and said coldly: "Min Teng has mobilized such forces for revenge for his brother, even entering the country himself?"
Xia Luyao shook his head and said seriously: "It can't be that simple. Min Teng is a profit-driven businessman. There must be a bigger conspiracy behind this collaboration with Old Cat!"
Shi Qingsong, stationed at the Southwest Military Region command, agreed with Xia Luyao's view.
"Indeed, this is a premeditated and well-planned incursion by foreign mercenaries. We have currently sealed off the border to prevent their escape."
Upon receiving the distress signal, they quickly contacted the Southwest Garrison District headquarters and launched an investigation.
Although the soldiers led by Shi Qingsong from the Third Brigade were not far away, they were not carrying live ammunition at the time, so they returned to the garrison area for equipment.
After obtaining weapons and live ammunition, they hurried back to support, now being almost within reach.
Meanwhile, Shi Qingsong stayed at the command center, assisting in operations through real-time images and satellite cloud patterns.
"Venomous Snake Special Team, Wolf King Special Team, heed the order!" Shi Qingsong commanded loudly.
The members of the two special teams immediately stood straight, eyes firm, awaiting further instructions from Shi Qingsong.
Shi Qingsong stared intently at the satellite images, analyzing: "Their only escape route now is to cross a jungle to the southwest, but that jungle is a war legacy minefield, full of landmines."
After hearing Shi Qingsong's words, everyone instantly understood the next task.
They quickly stepped forward, solemnly organizing their gear in the airdrop package.
They methodically loaded bullets, hung grenades, removed their special team insignia, and replaced them with the unified emblem of Huaxia soldiers.
Shi Qingsong watched their every move through the images, suppressing his inner anger and sorrow, saying in a deep voice: "Look at the fallen comrades before you, this is a war challenge, a provocation to us, the soldiers of Huaxia!"
"In six hours, the enemy might escape the Huaxia border. I order you to regain the lost dignity!"
"If the mission cannot be completed within this time frame, I will deploy fighter jets for carpet bombing of this area."
"This place we guard is desolate and uninhabited, but in our soldiers' eyes, it's the most beautiful place. Because it is the border line of Huaxia, territory we must defend with our life and blood!"
After the preparations were complete, they placed Yu Fei's body onto the helicopter.
Seeing all the ready warriors, Shi Qingsong solemnly spoke: "Now, let us swear by a soldier's dignity: Whoever offends Huaxia, will be punished, no matter how far away!"
"Salute!" Xia Luyao and Long Chuzhi shouted in unison.
Soon after, the two special teams and the soldiers who came to support from the Southwest Garrison District swiftly moved towards the southwestern jungle—the inevitable path of those mercenaries!
Not long after, the two special teams along with the soldiers from the Southwest Garrison District jointly arrived at the jungle. At the entrance of the jungle, they keenly discovered the footprints of the mercenaries.
Without hesitation, everyone entered the jungle, relentlessly following the tracks.
Upon entering the jungle, Long Chuzhi quickly observed the footprints on the ground and made strategic deployments based on them, signaling to the team members with a gesture.
The team members immediately understood, quickly dividing into three teams, launching pursuits in three different directions.
Lin Beichen, along with the Venomous Snake Special Team and part of the Southwest Garrison District soldiers, chose the far left path to pursue.
However, shortly after separating, gunshots suddenly rang out ahead.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
"Everyone be careful!"
Xia Luyao immediately reminded everyone and ordered a counterattack.
But mysteriously, although the opponent was shooting at them, they weren't directly targeting them.
Moreover, the distance between the two sides was still far, not within the effective range, meaning the opponent couldn't actually harm them.
The opponent's behavior was indeed puzzling.
Soon after, they saw figures flickering in the bushes ahead, seemingly escaping quickly. Without time to think, they accelerated in pursuit.
After all, having finally got a trail, they couldn't give up easily.
However, just as they accelerated in pursuit, a sudden explosion and screams came through their headsets.
...
"What happened?"
Xia Luyao immediately inquired about the situation through the communication device.
"We encountered a mine trap, multiple injuries!"
Upon hearing the news, Xia Luyao immediately ordered: "Halt!"
Everyone stopped immediately, cautiously observing their surroundings.
Lin Beichen looked around, realizing that since the other side had set an ambush on the route of another team, their path could also be potentially dangerous.
At this moment, Lin Beichen noticed traces of disturbance on the ground ahead, with the soil unusually loose.
Despite the disguise, there were still noticeable differences from other areas.
Lin Beichen's heart tightened, and he immediately shouted: "There's a minefield, retreat quickly!"
...
Hearing Lin Beichen's warning, everyone quickly retreated to a safe area, finally breathing a sigh of relief.
In their team, the leader from the Southwest Garrison District was a Captain Li. After escaping unscathed, he walked over to Lin Beichen, appreciatively patting his shoulder and said: "Young comrade, thanks to you this time!"
He hadn't expected this young special forces soldier to react so quickly, even surpassing him, an experienced veteran.
Lin Beichen said casually: "It's nothing. The main thing now is to figure out how to bypass the minefield ahead."
Xia Luyao observed the situation ahead, frowning as he said: "The path ahead is the only way to the destination, there's no way around. We must now find a way to avoid the underground mines."
Simply put, if they want to continue forward, they must cross the minefield ahead. And those mercenaries had specifically set this minefield, knowing this point.
Captain Li showed a troubled expression, saying: "Judging by the disturbed soil marks, there are quite a few mines buried. Trying to avoid them one by one is probably very difficult!"
He roughly estimated from the disturbed soil area that there were at least twenty-something landmines buried underground.
Facing so many landmines, trying to avoid them easily was indeed not easy.
"Who said it's impossible!" Lin Beichen suddenly spoke.
Captain Li turned back, looking at Lin Beichen surprisedly, and asked: "Do you have a solution?"