Chapter 3: The Wrath of the Dragon Flame

Nature: various arduous tasks such as assault warfare, psychological warfare, urban destruction, jungle counterinsurgency, and others

Department: Unknown

Equipment Status: Equipped with the most advanced weapons and equipment in the world, as well as specialized auxiliary devices unique to China

In a few foreign countries' intelligence agencies, this team is referred to as the "Shadow Special Forces." Since its establishment in the early 1970s, it has maintained an air of mystery, attracting countless speculations from intelligence agencies around the world. Some say it is a technical unit, deployed to monitor the performance of new weapons in wartime; others claim that this unit is temporarily formed during wartime, consisting of elites selected from various special forces across China as needed; yet others assert that this unit is a branch of China's intelligence agency, tasked with training high-level spies. In the archives of the CIA's top-secret files, there is only one page concerning this unit, and on this solitary page, there are only a few terse sentences.

The Longyan Special Forces possess a complete and independent system of their own, and no individual or agency outside of the central authority has the right to inquire or interfere. They are distributed across the country, including dozens of bases such as the Comprehensive Training Base in the Northwest, the Amphibious Operations Training Base in Hainan, the Jungle Training Camp in Xishuangbanna, and the High-Altitude Training Camp in Heilongjiang in the Northeast. Their operational tasks include conducting unconventional assault operations, psychological warfare, urban destruction, and jungle counterinsurgency operations behind enemy lines, among various other arduous missions. They have participated in numerous high-difficulty military operations both domestically and internationally, such as counter-hijacking, hostage rescue, reconnaissance behind enemy lines, and even challenging missions like decapitation operations targeting enemy generals. In the 1980s, during the Vietnam War, they were frequently deployed, leaving countless nightmares for Vietnamese soldiers. A Vietnamese agent who once participated in the encirclement of this unit remarked: "They are a truly demonic group; in the jungle, we lost eighty percent of our combat personnel without even seeing their shadows. We could only flee in fear, not knowing at which moment we would die at their hands."

Although Western dragons are essentially different in appearance from Chinese dragons, they are also synonymous with power and terror. They possess a massive body, have two wings, excel in flight, and often breathe fire. They are supreme beings, and once provoked, they will annihilate everything.

The regular training intensity of the Dragon Flame soldiers is 1.5 to 2 times that of ordinary special forces. Each year, Dragon Flame selects nearly 3,000 various elites from military branches across the country for trial training, conducting three months of high-intensity training under the guise of large-scale exercises for special forces. This period is referred to by the upper echelons of Dragon Flame as the "Selection of Iron" phase, during which approximately 500 of the elite among the elites are secretly sent to remote mountainous areas across the country to establish more than ten temporary field bases for a year of devilish training

Whether it is the Eastern Divine Dragon or the Western Giant Dragon, they can unleash flames that burn everything—Dragon Fire

Unit Name: Mountain Eagle Special Forces (also known as Shadow Special Forces) Actual name is unknown

The purpose of this troop's deployment is never solely to resolve a crisis; rather, each time it is primarily aimed at "military training." In the words of one of their officers: "By the time we decide to intervene in a crisis, the crisis has already been resolved. Our purpose in deploying is to provide our soldiers with continuous training, thereby tapping into their combat potential." This is certainly not arrogance, but rather a profound confidence, as they possess one of the most formidable special operations forces in the world. In the words of one of their officers: "By the time we decide to intervene in a crisis, the crisis has already been resolved. Our purpose in deploying is to provide our soldiers with continuous training, thereby tapping into their combat potential." This is certainly not arrogance, but rather a profound confidence, as they possess one of the most formidable special operations forces in the world.

To provoke this giant dragon of China is destined to lead to the destruction of everything

Dragon Flame Special Forces—Taking the meaning of "The Dragon Roars, Dragon Flame Fills the Sky, Burning Away Evil, Striking Fear into Barbarians." The name alone reveals the terrifying nature of this unit

The "Mountain Eagle Special Forces" is one of the most mysterious units in China, known by various names in the outside world. The name "Mountain Eagle Special Forces" is used during external operations, while its official designation, "People's Liberation Army Longyan Special Forces," is rarely known, even within the military, where only a handful of high-ranking officials are aware of it. However, the number of individuals who truly understand the actual situation does not exceed 10. This is an elite unit that exists independently and is not under the jurisdiction of any military district

Detailed information: None

The Dragon Flame Special Forces consists of 2,600 officers and soldiers, organized into a special operations battalion, which includes 3 special operations companies (each containing 3 platoons), namely Mountain Eagle, Blue Sword, and Hunting Dog, as well as 1 psychological warfare company, 1 technical intelligence platoon, 1 communications platoon, and 1 support company, with more than ten secret bases of various sizes located in China

After talking for so long, it is time to introduce the origins of this special squad.

Number of people: unknown, analysts estimate no more than 3,000 individuals

Note: As one of the most mysterious forces in China, being targeted by them is undoubtedly a nightmare. Your ultimate outcome can only be one of two: death or disappearance. This is a group of genuine devils, who mysteriously vanished after frequently being deployed during the Sino-Vietnamese War in the 1980s, and later occasionally appeared in some high-difficulty counter-terrorism operations. Experts estimate that the combat capabilities of this unit are comparable to the once most mysterious Blue Spider Special Forces or Red Scorpion Special Forces, and may even be stronger. They mysteriously vanished after frequently being deployed during the Sino-Vietnamese War in the 1980s, and later occasionally appeared in some high-difficulty counter-terrorism operations. Experts estimate that the combat capabilities of this unit are comparable to the once most mysterious Blue Spider Special Forces or Red Scorpion Special Forces, and may even be stronger.

The dragon, a celestial beast that soars through the skies, is a sacred and powerful entity in Chinese mythology. As a unique embodiment of Chinese culture, it stands supreme, symbolizing kingship and dominance, and representing the Chinese nation. Its legacy is woven throughout the illustrious history of the Huaxia people, dating back over 7,000 years to the Neolithic era, when our ancestors began to worship the totem of the primordial dragon. It holds an exceptionally important place in Chinese culture and history, representing strength, nobility, confidence, excellence, and transcendence.

In the next two years, each soldier must complete more than ten specialized assessment tests, transitioning from the Air Force to the Navy and then to the Army's armored troops. During this period, Long Yan will provide targeted training based on each individual's strengths. A soldier must master more than three skills and be proficient in more than five skills to meet the qualification standard. Only those who pass these complex tests can truly step into the threshold of Long Yan and qualify to know what Long Yan is all about. This period is referred to as the "Sword Forging" phase. Those who do not meet the requirements will have to roll up their bedding and return to their original units, remaining unaware of the purpose of over three years of training. The orders above merely state normal transfers and promotions in military rank. After nearly three and a half years of selection and elimination, fewer than 100 individuals will ultimately enter Long Yan, representing only 3% of the initial 3,000 who participated in the preliminary selection. These qualified team members will serve in Long Yan for five to ten years, gradually being honed into the world's most elite special forces.

Danger Level: Extremely Dangerous

In the end, no more than 200 individuals can remain, with a brutal training accident mortality rate as high as 8%. This period is referred to as the "Steel Refining" phase; do not think that having endured over a year of selection means you can enter Longyan, as this is merely the beginning. After various assessments, the remaining more than a hundred outstanding individuals will undergo approximately two years of comprehensive training at Longyan