"You..." Han Zhuangzhi was already speechless. He held back his anger but still didn't dare to challenge authority. "How about we ask for Brother Chen's opinion?"

"No need. What does a freshman know about combat?" Zheng Zhixing rejected without hesitation.

Han Zhuangzhi and his warriors were speechless. The reputable "Volunteer Soldier's Spirit" didn't understand combat?

Did Zheng Zhixing really think Chen Gu understood nothing? Of course not. But to achieve his own goal, he had to exclude Chen Gu from the decision-making process for this operation; otherwise, Marshal Bai would undoubtedly attribute all the credit to Chen Gu.

"Advance in the original formation!" Zheng Zhixing urged. Han Zhuangzhi and the others, having no choice, could only proceed towards the central cave entrance.

However, this time, they finally saw some hope, as traces of the Subterraneans frequently appeared along the way.

Their claws were sharp, leaving easily discernible marks wherever they passed.

After several hundred meters, the space ahead suddenly opened up, revealing a huge cavern.

It was pitch-black, surrounded by dozens of cave entrances, and the ground was uneven, strewn with large, scattered boulders.

Zheng Zhixing was already suffering from "choice paralysis." So many cave entrances, which one to choose? He couldn't even pick the right one out of three before; his chances seemed even slimmer this time!

Suddenly, a hand reached out from the side and pressed down on him. A low voice whispered, "Careful! Something isn't right!"

It was Chen Gu.

Zheng Zhixing glanced at him discontentedly. However, Han Zhuangzhi and Qiao Shuangyi had great faith in Chen Gu and immediately crouched down, each finding cover and remaining vigilant.

Through Chen Gu's Mind Belief, the vast cavern ahead felt filled with various threatening "malice."

I see, he realized. After ascending to the Third Energy Level, the perception of Mind Belief has become somewhat more accurate. All my abilities have been correspondingly enhanced. It's just a pity that, unlike the last promotion, I haven't awakened any special professional skills.

Meanwhile, Zheng Zhixing, troubled by his "choice paralysis" and made somewhat complacent by not having encountered any Subterraneans earlier, didn't immediately realize that this was also an excellent spot for an ambush.

Alerted by Chen Gu, Zheng Zhixing also reacted and immediately found cover. However, in his heart, he felt no gratitude for Chen Gu's warning; instead, he was annoyed that Han Zhuangzhi and the others readily obeyed Chen Gu.

If it turns out there's no ambush later, I'll mock him harshly and make his face flush red! Zheng Zhixing thought viciously.

He had put on a good facade in front of Ling Yitong, but now his true nature was completely exposed.

Han Zhuangzhi didn't consult Zheng Zhixing. Instead, he cautiously moved next to Chen Gu and asked excitedly, "Brother Chen, are there battle merits to be earned?"

The past few hours had truly frustrated them.

Before Zheng Zhixing's arrival, everyone had already "lined up" as Chen Gu had previously instructed. The warriors at the front of the line, their eyes lighting up, were about to move closer.

But Zheng Zhixing's cold voice cut in, "No reckless actions!"

Chen Gu had already switched to his Radiation Field, clearly perceiving the situation within a hundred-meter radius.

Within perceivable range, there are two ambush spots. The number of individuals at these locations is smaller than the group outside, but these Subterraneans feel like the 'elite.'

Han Zhuangzhi quietly explained to Zheng Zhixing that earlier, outside the cave, they had easily broken the Subterraneans' ambush by following Chen Gu's guidance and arrangements, using only personal missiles.

However, Zheng Zhixing remained unmoved, coldly stating, "Advance in pairs, covering each other."

Chen Gu, feeling helpless, pulled back the somewhat angry Han Zhuangzhi. He told him the two ambush locations he had sensed and cautioned again, "There might be more ambushes further ahead. Be extremely careful!"

Han Zhuangzhi nodded but hadn't yet had a chance to speak when Zheng Zhixing, feeling his authority as commander had been undermined, lashed out at Chen Gu, "You're misleading the warriors!"

"Can you guarantee one hundred percent that, aside from those two spots, there are no other ambushes?"

"What if the warriors only guard the two locations you mentioned and are ambushed from elsewhere? Can you bear that responsibility?"

"Don't think you're somebody special now. When it comes to warfare, you're just an elementary school student with much to learn!"

Chen Gu was also infuriated. He knew that on the battlefield, a military unit could only have one supreme commander. So, even though he had sensed Zheng Zhixing's hostility earlier, he hadn't made an issue of it for the sake of the group.

But now you're directly stepping on my face? What do you mean by this? Chen Gu was a student of Huai Shan Branch School, not Zheng Zhixing's subordinate; he didn't need to listen to him bossing him around.

He snorted coldly. "I guarantee that within a hundred meters ahead of us, there are only these two ambush spots! If anything goes wrong, I'll answer for the lives of any sacrificed warriors! Do you even understand what being a Professional means? You have an advantage but don't know how to use it. Instead, you're conservative and stubborn. Behavior like yours is what truly jeopardizes the lives of the warriors! You're an incompetent fool, arrogant and self-opinionated! An inept commander will be the death of his entire army!"

Zheng Zhixing, now furious, was older than Chen Gu and considered himself the most skilled and highest-ranking individual present. He immediately rushed forward and swung a slap at Chen Gu. "This isn't Huai Shan Branch School, you little brat! Do you want to drag us all to our deaths? I'll discipline you on behalf of your dean..."

Zheng Zhixing knew Professionals were powerful. However, this "knowledge" was merely hearsay; he had never witnessed a Professional in combat firsthand and thus lacked a true, clear understanding.

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